The Petersham Hotel, Richmond - (Near , london)

David Billings We were kindly gifted this experience. Finding it was easy but the taxi driver drove straight past and we had to tell him to turn around. Its magical walking up into the area trees on each side. Its very natural ans rustic and charming. Small details all around add to the atmosphere. We had 3 complementary gin and tonics each! And got a bit merry. And the canapes were yummy..we stood in the right place as was offered loads and even had to resuse in the end as would have been full. Tables were beautifully decorated. And separated around the area. We had hoped to sit under the main tent but was directed to our allocated table with others. There are games dotted around to interact with if you want. We met a lovely couple and had a great evening. Some on our table did not interact as much but everyones experience is different I guess. The place became alive when it became darker with twinkly lights everywhere. Even the toilet was full of candles and lights. If you want to buy any more drinks they are expensive just be preparred. The food was good serves on wooden plates, and wooden cutlery, and more of a shared style of passing the food around the table. The evening was followed by marshmallow toasting and tea which we missed as was enjoying the prosecco too much. Think we were the last ones to leave...had so much fun with pictures on the giant deckchair at the end. Luckily we had fantastic weather but can imagine a very different experience if raining.

Dean Barrett Had a lovely Saturday evening meal here - staff were super friendly, professional and attentive. All meals were spot on - my venison was particularly good

S Km The Turkuoise restaurant exceeded all expectations – the food was absolutely great, each dish fresh and flavourful. The atmosphere was brilliant, creating a welcoming setting for a relaxed meal, and the service provided by the staff was second to none; they were attentive, friendly, and effortlessly efficient. Prices were very reasonable, making the overall experience even more satisfying. We’ll definitely be returning.

Efe Zeybel I’d been seeing this place at the top of the delivery app for a while — probably because of good ratings and heavy promotion as a new spot. Eventually, I decided to try it out. A friend of mine in Italy had told me it wasn’t anything special, and I kind of agree. I chose the “make your own panza” option with chicken and mozzarella, but honestly, I didn’t really like it. The truffle fries were okay, just average. Overall, it’s not bad at all, but there’s nothing particularly special about it either. Worth trying once out of curiosity, but probably not something you’d order again.

Bernard Jones We are infrequent users of Fish and Chip shops nowadays - prices have unavoidably risen over the past year. However, this is by far and away the best place in town: they serve excellent quality fish, perfectly cooked in a thin crispy batter - its never greasy and soggy. Their chips are generally, but not always, excellent, they are never bad. I guess that depends on how busy they are and other factors. The good news is that the chips are never undercooked, unlike some places which have reduced their cooking temperatures in order to save on energy. The high price of fish at the supplier and high energy costs are key factors in the price of serving food these days. It seems that Saltwater has not compromised on quality. It should be remarked that they ate not at all the most expensive (in comparison with other local shops and shops in Sevenoaks snd Edenbridge where we have bought gish and chips in recent times). They have merged their premises with the chicken and chips Saltwater to make for a more spacious environment (see photo). That is a great improvement, especially when there is a crowd waiting on their order. I should add that their service is always efficient and friendly, even when there is a queue waiting on orders. They do not under-cook in order to deal with the queue. I cannot speak about their non-fish food like burgers since I only go there for fish and chips. If you have not tried them, do have a gon!

James Hegan-Smith An excellent place with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Have been here plenty of times, the food and service is consistently very good. The menu is varied and changes frequently. They have a good selection of drinks and a decent wine list. The place itself is spread over a few rooms and over two floors. It makes it feel more cosy and intimate. This is almost certainly the best restaurant in Reading at the moment. Will continue to revisit and eat here.