Harden's survey result
Summary
“Romantic but with a buzz”, this Covent Garden crowd-pleaser excels for its “consistent mixture of ambience, service and quality food”. Not surprisingly “a pre-theatre favourite”, it offers “no real gastronomic experiences” but superior comfort food, such as the “delicious and imaginative mini ham-and-cheese toastie starter portions: to die for!”. Like its older sister Kitty FIsher’s in Shepherd Market, it’s named after a courtesan who, in times gone by, frequented the area.
Summary
“Cosily atmospheric”, with a “stylish theatrical ambience”, this little sister of Kitty Fisher’s in Shepherd Market (both are named after historical courtesans) is “particularly welcome in Covent Garden”. There’s a “delicious short menu” of “sophisticated British comfort food”, and “efficient but personal service which creates a warmish glow”. Top Tips: “the chips are to die for” and the kitchen “does rose veal like nowhere else”.
Summary
“One of the more individual, thoughtful places opening up in Covent Garden” – this “lively”, “very enjoyable little sister of Kitty Fisher” opened in mid-2018, and inspires many reports of “simple, luxurious food” from “an incredibly attractive menu” of “delicious, little, sharing bites”. “Decent-without-being-exceptional” is another school of opinion on the cooking, though, and middling ratings overall take into account seating that’s “so cramped” and service that’s “at times, pushy, brisk and hurried”. Top Tip – “I’m not sure what they did to the chips but they transcended any normal form of potato – order a bowl each as you won’t want to share!”
Summary
“One of the more individual, thoughtful places opening up in Covent Garden” – this “lively”, “very enjoyable little sister of Kitty Fisher” opened in mid-2018, and inspires many reports of “simple, luxurious food” from “an incredibly attractive menu” of “delicious, little, sharing bites”. “Decent-without-being-exceptional” is another school of opinion on the cooking, though, and middling ratings overall take into account seating that’s “so cramped” and service that’s “at times, pushy, brisk and hurried”. Top Tip – “I’m not sure what they did to the chips but they transcended any normal form of potato – order a bowl each as you won’t want to share!”
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Cora Pearl Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Dinner for 5. We were so well-looked after it was phenomenal - waitress really helpful both in terms of steering us in the right direction (eg the steak was indeed comfortably shareable between 3) and in bespoking a few things! Menu highlights: the roe crumpets and the dressed crab bun were both sensational, and its signature “ham and cheese toastie” (really made using pulled pork) is an absolute must-have. It also claims (on the sign outside) to do the best chips in London - they are we think actually fried confit potatoes, and they are certainly in the mix for that title!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £24.00 | £28.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.00 | £26.00 | £6.50 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 13.50% |
30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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