The Dysart Petersham

The Dysart Petersham has held a Michelin star since 2019. This light-filled venue is elegant and homey, housed in an Arts & Crafts movement building. It's a distinctive space for a gourmet meal, with traditional rugs, contemporary art, fireplaces, and cosy lighting. This family-run restaurant also has an attractive garden with an abundance of plants and flowers.

In addition to the main dining area, The Dysart Petersham offers private dining with bespoke menus available. The private dining room offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The restaurant also lays on several classical music concerts each year.

The restaurant serves European tasting menus where sophisticated dishes are presented in a stylish way. A lighter set menu of three or four courses is also served for lunch and dinner. There's an emphasis on natural and seasonal ingredients as well as bold presentation. The food is brimming with vibrant colour and tantalising aromas, and changes with the seasons. Expect courses like parmesan shortbread with Seville orange, risotto, and oak-smoked Anjou pigeon.

The wine list at this restaurant is continuously tweaked to complement the changing menus of food. The goal is for food and drinks here to be in sync with each other. Wine, beer, or tea pairings are available for tasting menus and ciders and cocktails are served too. This restaurant may be on the city's outskirts but for many it's worth travelling to, with everything needed for a sophisticated award-winning meal.