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Cora Pearl

London, Covent Garden - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Kitty Fisher’s little sister plies her trade in Covent Garden’s theatreland rather than Shepherd Market. Both are named after 19th-century courtesans, but Cora Pearl feels more 'decadent' with lush velvety fabrics, dark green tones and dark varnished woodwork creating an inviting backdrop for plates of comforting food with strong Anglo-European leanings. Full of soothing richness, cod’s roe crumpets and a riff on a ham and cheese toastie are perfect, although you can also get serious with a grown-up plate of asparagus and sauce gribiche followed by pork belly with apricot and parsley or sea bream with aubergine and samphire. If you’re hoping for at least one showstopper, look no further than the best-in-class chips. Hot, crisp, fatty and deliriously moreish, they are cooked and pressed for 24 hours before being cut into Jenga-like oblongs and dunked in the deep-fryer. To conclude, you might opt for the pâtés de fruits, although a creamy bowl of &lsq...

Kitty Fisher’s little sister plies her trade in Covent Garden’s theatreland rather than Shepherd Market. Both are named after 19th-century courtesans, but Cora Pearl feels more 'decadent' with lush velvety fabrics, dark green tones and dark varnished woodwork creating an inviting backdrop for plates of comforting food with strong Anglo-European leanings. Full of soothing richness, cod’s roe crumpets and a riff on a ham and cheese toastie are perfect, although you can also get serious with a grown-up plate of asparagus and sauce gribiche followed by pork belly with apricot and parsley or sea bream with aubergine and samphire. If you’re hoping for at least one showstopper, look no further than the best-in-class chips. Hot, crisp, fatty and deliriously moreish, they are cooked and pressed for 24 hours before being cut into Jenga-like oblongs and dunked in the deep-fryer. To conclude, you might opt for the pâtés de fruits, although a creamy bowl of ‘milk and cookies’ is the go-to option. To drink, Bloody Marys seem to suit the mood, and there’s also a short list of European wines from £29.

 

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VENUE DETAILS

30 Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
WC2E 8NAGB

020 7324 7722

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Outdoor dining, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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