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Cora Pearl Covent Garden

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Hearty comfort food & handcraft cocktails served in a historic, chic Covent Garden townhouse. People often mention service, good, chips, friendly, menu, great, roast, delicious, lovely, restaurant,


Address

30 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8NA, United Kingdom

Website

www.corapearl.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7324 7722

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (464 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (33) good (24) chips (23) friendly (20) menu (19) great (18) roast (17) delicious (14) lovely (14) restaurant (14)
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  • 5/5 Edoardo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Some say Sunday roast tastes better in good old school pubs. Well, they don’t have the chance to try this crazy ham and cheese toast (seriously, it was worth the trip). Anyway, the roast was nice, but I’m still curious about trying the regular menu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue G. 2 years ago on Google
    Given the menu is so understated we came with no expectations of anything in particular. But we were completely blown away by the food. Every course was delicious and some dishes were absolutely awesome. The 'croutons' served with the fish stew were the best thing we have ever eaten and the hazelnut milk & cookies was a close second. Outstanding! The atmosphere and the staff were perfect. Really could not have been better and we can’t wait to go back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhonal 2 years ago on Google
    I was a bit sceptical when I booked as it has availability on a Saturday afternoon for lunch in Covent Garden! And when I arrived the place was quite! But once you try the food! Wow it was delicious! Very well presented and tasty! - staff was very friendly and helpful! Definitely recommended and I will go back soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian L. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cora Pearl for their Sunday roast and it was absolutely divine. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was impeccable. The roast itself was cooked to perfection and the flavors were simply out of this world. The meat was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The gravy was rich and savory, and everything was served in generous portions. But what really made the Sunday roast stand out at Cora Pearl was the side dishes. The roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the carrots were sweet and caramelized, and the Brussels sprouts were cooked just right - not too soft, not too crunchy. The ham and cheese was my personal favorite because of its unique taste and dip. Overall, the Sunday roast at Cora Pearl was an absolute treat and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was top-notch. I will definitely recommend their Sunday roast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe O. 2 years ago on Google
    Best ham and cheese toastie and by FAR the tastiest chips I've ever eaten in my life. I'll be going back for both the next time I'm in London! The fish stew was beautiful, fish was slightly firmer than I probably prefer, but the broth itself was powerful and flavour-packed! The Kiev was deliciously crispy and soooo garlicky, amazing! The overall ambiance was just perfect, it really transported you away from London while you were dining. House white was really tasty as well! And the handwash in the bathrooms smelled so lush...not to mention the friendly service. There was a notable delay between the starter and the main but if assume it's because everything is being cooked from scratch. Long story short, 5 stars!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noor 8 months ago on Google
    Flavourful food served in a dark atmosphere. Portions small, to be expected from a Covent Garden eatery. The toastie was the highlight but the sugared pork was great too (if not slightly too salty). White wine was the best bit. Staff were very hospitable and accommodating for us bringing a birthday cake out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tigershout 6 months ago on Google • 235 reviews
    A really lovely place, great for a date or pre-theatre. The service was fantastic and we notified them that we'd need to leave before a certain time for the theatre. We did the a la carte menu & sampled the fish roe crumpets and ham & cheese sandwich (the latter was better). For mains, I had the pork chop with clams and my friend had the sea bass. We shared a side of tomatoes & broccoli, which were both good. The pork chop was excellent & very filling, would definitely order again. Cocktails were also good. A great pre-theatre recommendation or date night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashlee de K. 7 months ago on Google • 224 reviews
    We ordered the toastie as a starter, the pork chop main and chips as a side. The chips are supposedly the best thing ever but they were ok - needed some salt and tasted more like a roast potato than chip. The toastie with the side dipping sauce was tasty and well balanced savoury and sweetness combo. The fennel that accompanied the pork chop stole the show - my absolute favourite!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica V. 4 months ago on Google • 437 reviews
    Meals were delicious! The fries are big and crunchy tasty. The pork chop was so good. I loved my fish! Food took a while to come out

  • 5/5 Ruth N. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect dining experience from start to finish! Beautiful interiors, lovely lit, nice private tables and excellent service. Not to mention the food… absolutely delicious! I will be returning! Make sure you order the chips. They’re the best I’ve ever had. I also loved the crab roll!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 duncan c. 4 years ago on Google
    Would have given 5 stars for the food and but - to be served white wine at room temperature wasn’t the restaurant’s finest service On request I asked for the wine to be on ice- the ice bucket had no water so the bottle sat on top of the ice and didn’t get any cooler- the waitress was not aware how wine should be presented or served- £35 bottle ruined the evening for me Wife loved the evening so thumbs up for Cora pearl👍🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elicia S. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Food was excellent. I had the crab starter and it was so perfectly balanced and really refreshing on the warm day we had. Next I had stone bass. Cooked perfectly with a little crisp, well seasoned and just the right portion size. We had a provance rosé with our food and ordered the chunky chips as a side dish. Service was really great, the only thing that let them down here was serving our dessert (sorbet and icecream) we had to ask for it to come, it was a simple missed ticket. Highly recommended, would definitely like to come back and try more food on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L A. 4 years ago on Google
    5/5 for food, service, especially upstairs, very patchy: 3/5 max. When we first got there, we were sat in the cosy area downstairs, side-facing the kitchen. The service from young boy there was very friendly, if not particularly genuine. The lady in her 40s, who was very lovely and warm, then took over the service later, she had a sense of humour, she picked up our champagne glasses after they asked us to move from downstairs area, to almost empty upstairs, because they wanted, and I quote, "set up for dinner". Weird to be kicked out from a booked table; but the lady in question was so nice about it we didn't mind. The upstairs area was run by much older gentleman maybe in his late50s/60s, he had permanent pained expression of displeasure plastered on his face. He was rather abrupt; not very attentive to diners, impossible to get his attention, even for the bill, he walked around as if he was annoyed all the time. He was quite abrupt to walk-ins, especially if they dared to ask where he would recommend they go for a drink instead, since he couldn't accommodate them. Luckily, the food more than made up for patchy service. I never thought I would say this in a review, but brussel sprouts with chestnuts and lardons were unbelievably good! As were the agnelloti with ricotta and hazelnuts with cream of Jerusalem artichoke and Jerusalem artichoke chips. Beetroot and goats curd - such a pretty dish, though it needs a bit more zing and a texture contrast, but looks amazing. Whisky cured salmon divine, though why you would serve huge dollop of butter and 4 pieces of salmon with one small solitary piece of bread we don't know. We asked for at least one piece for my friend, but it again came with another mini plate of butter. Perhaps less scrougy bread portioning is the answer? So long as I don't have to sit upstairs, next to the door, and have an unpleasant gentleman working the floor, I would definitely want to visit again if for no other reason than that, beautifully presented, tasty food. Plus they serve champagne in proper champagne glasses, not flutes, which is worth an applause.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anneka P. 4 years ago on Google
    Cute little place with fantastic staff. Really friendly and couldn’t help you more. Food was delicious, you have to try the chips! We had them as a starter, and completely worth it. Duck was great and perfectly cooked. They also have a set menu which cuts the costs down more, looking at £27 for the main with no sides
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam R. 6 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Very good food, in particular the ham and cheese toastie, which was sensational. The chips were a bit of a let-down. They were actually confit potatoes cut into chunky chip shape. I wasn't expecting the garlic and thyme flavour and the inside was underseasoned. I would suggest a more accurate menu description for them, as at the QCH. The steak was good, but expensive and had quite a bit of gristle/fat. The service was great - understated but effective.

  • 5/5 Tony G. 3 months ago on Google • 128 reviews New
    To say we was impressed would be a understatement. The oyster we had were probably the best oysters I've ever eaten. They were fresh, huge and so creamy. (can't remember the name of them) we had the king prawn which was absolutely amazing too. It was so good would ordered another one. The flavour of the dressing was a perfect compliment. We also had a few bottles of wine which we was able to taste before ordering. The lady serving us found the perfect bottle for us. The service overall was really really good from the moment we entered. I will for sure be coming back when I'm next in convent garden

  • 5/5 Steve M. 6 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    This is a wonderful little boutique restaurant in Convent Garden. The atmosphere is quite laid back and they have a good selection of drinks. I had the bacon steak which was really good. This venue is highly recommended and I’m sure I’ll be back soon.

  • 5/5 Shirley T. 1 year ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Came here from a recommendation and we were not disappointed. We tried a variety of dishes and not trying the mains as we wanted to try a lot and we made a right choice; however this deserves another visit so we can try mains. The chips were one recommendations and they were so flavourful and crunchy. I appreciate the work that the chefs put into this dish. Must order! The dessert of milk and cookies were also highly recommended and we loved it so much! Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been. The other dishes we ordered were so good, white bait so flavourful, beet root salad nice light dish and the ham and cheese toasty is not your normal ham and cheese. Staff were also very friendly and attentive!

  • 5/5 Mann K. 7 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Definitely go for their Sunday roast - the best in London, hands down! Never seen a restaurant give as much attention to the trimmings to the meat. The potatoes are amazing! Desserts are also delicious - try the milk and cookies. Staff also extremely friendly and warm!

  • 5/5 Adam R. 3 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Excellent food / service / atmos. Can't wait to go back. Next time might just have two portions of the toastie and the "chips"! So good.

  • 4/5 Mick H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, with a limited menu. Pretty pricey!

  • 5/5 Daryl S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and good service.

  • 5/5 Russel de L. 4 years ago on Google
    The sirloin steak is lovely!

  • 5/5 Andy H. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a group of 14 for a business dinner. Outstanding evening. Great service, great environment, and great food. I hope to return soon.

  • 5/5 Sarah- Jane C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, would highly recommend the chips and the milk and cookies desert is to die for!

  • 5/5 Alistair M. 4 years ago on Google
    What a lovely restaurant. A pleasant surprise for me with plates of perfectly balanced flavours and textures. Unobtrusive service and calming décor make this a haven from the mobs outside.

  • 5/5 Yvonne R. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous. From the music to the service to the food .

  • 5/5 Theresa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Another brilliant meal at Cora Pearl. This is simply one of the best restaurants in London. The venison I had last night was divine..as well as everything else we ordered..and the other 3 had the veal and all said it was easily one of the best dishes they have ever had. Every time my husband and I have visited Cora Pearl, it is consistently impressive, which is a rare find in London (from the food to the service and ambiance)...and definitely our favourite restaurant right now. Almost don't want to let others know about this amazing place hiding in plain sight. :)

  • 4/5 Shweta K. 2 years ago on Google
    A simple menu with amazing food. The staff was lovely, they were friendly and made great recommendations. The food was beautiful and tasted even better. Missed out on the ham and cheese toastie, have to go back for that. Everything was delicious especially the milk and cookies. Oh and the chips are an absolute must!!!

  • 5/5 Nathan 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and service. Fantastic environment to enjoy a lovely meal. The menu is refreshed regularly so there's always something new to try. The staff are super pleasant and accomodating. Definitely worth a visit if you're in London. Delish wine & cocktails too! We will be back.💯

  • 3/5 Sail H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good service, tasty food, but feels overpriced for very little choice and super small portions. We enjoyed the dinner, but wouldn’t return. Nothing special to mention despite the lovely location.

  • 5/5 Amelia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Limited menu but great choices. Dishes are presented well and good quality. The triple cooked chips are incredible. Good ambience in the restaurant, and great location in Covent Garden. Staff are very friendly, knowledgable about the menus and attentive throughout the evening. Cocktail menu is pretty good too. A little on the pricey side overall, but well worth it given the quality and overall evening. Would highly recommend this gem in Covent Garden.

  • 5/5 Ash 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, great prices and impeccable service. Each and every dish was fantastic in its own right; if we were to pick a highlight or two, it certainly would be the cod crumpets and chips which were simply amazing. The service was excellent and for that alone we would return. We felt welcomed from the outset and it certainly was a highlight of our visit. I certainly recommend a visit to this gem - you won’t regret it!!

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Sunday roast - everything was cooked perfectly and clear that good quality ingredients were used. The potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were immaculate. Staff was also very polite and friendly - would definitely recommend the beef sirloin roast!

  • 5/5 Elvina A. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful pre-theatre dinner at Cora Pearl. The food was absolutely delicious, made with fresh and good-quality ingredients, the staff were friendly and helpful. It was my husband’s Birthday, and he received a lovely sweet treat with a candle. The restaurant is very cosy, with great ambience and interesting decor. The Milk & Cookies desert was our absolute favourite! Their chips are really good too.

  • 5/5 Liam O. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Brought my girlfriend here for her birthday on a recommendation and was not disappointed. I believe the menu has changed slightly, but the pit bacon chop and steak tartare are still on the menu, and I would highly recommend both. Had the steak tartare for starters then the chop and lamb for mains with a side of chips. The chips are just incredible! The waiters were very friendly and knowledgeable both for the food and the wine pairings. Upmarket for sure, but if you're having a couples evening, this place is perfect.

  • 5/5 Michael N. 3 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food. The chips are a must-try as is the fish stew, and the ham and cheese toasty. Playful takes on classic food without being pretentious, like this review.

  • 5/5 Kelly S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cora Pearl claims to serve the best chips and they were fantastic. Amazing cocktails and all our food was fabulous! Great night out, beautiful ambience and staff were awesome, friendly and welcoming!

  • 5/5 Sara T. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great find! Sunday lunch was delicious! Kudos to the chefs and service team!

  • 5/5 India 3 years ago on Google
    Very romantic, intimate interior with beautiful food and attentive service. A lovely experience!

  • 4/5 Aviva F. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food

  • 5/5 Merissa D. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice ambiance for a first date ☺️ and the food was lovely.

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous. In every possible way. Food, drinks, decor, ambience, people!

  • 5/5 Emma C. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best meals I've had for a long time Super fresh menu Food superb Cocktails lovely Not too expensive for the quality you recieve and the location Service was perfect

  • 5/5 NapoTung 4 years ago on Google
    Staffs are friendly - explained the dishes if you are not sure. We sat downstairs- quite quiet.(so crazy everywhere after pride parade 🏳️‍🌈2019) Chip - please please you can miss it. Fish stew - delicious 😋

  • 5/5 N 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food, ambience, service!!

  • 4/5 William R. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the “pre-theatre” menu at 2 courses for £20. We had to ask to have this menu, because the staff didn’t provide it, which was quite disappointing. The portions for the starters are very small, so I wouldn’t say they actually qualify as a starter, All the food was excellent though. The fish stew was very nice, and the “chips” are not your usual chips, thin slices of potato reconstructed into a chip then deep fried - but the end result is brilliant!

  • 5/5 C S. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a fabulous restaurant. Everything from the welcome, service environment and aperitif is truly exquisite. Very friendly and professional service; a fantastic, brilliantly executed delicious menu. The atmosphere is absolutely delicious, you have the pleasure of enjoying your meal at sound the greatest blues and jazz musics (the volume is perfect, allows you to have a nice conversation and enjoy the music

  • 5/5 Laura B. 3 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food, tasty cocktails, wonderful service and the perfect ambiance for date night - we loved every moment! The croutons for starter and the beef were our food highlights, so delicious! Would 100% recommend.

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 3 years ago on Google
    I would consider cora to be a Michelin star restaurant if I were to rate them based upon our last meal

  • 3/5 Matthias s. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good but I expect more. Service was great but food was to expensive. You will taste that they use very good quality but the chips for 6£ where only 6 big chips ( size like a finger from your hand ) ... burger was okay, the bun was sweet but i guess you get in every Pub a burger you like more for the half price. But when you like to taste a classic menu a other way, try it!

  • 5/5 Rachel T. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing place. Staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. Wines were recommended to go perfectly with food, which was seriously tasty and beautiful to look at. A serious contender for my favourite restaurant of the year, maybe the last few years and I eat out a lot! So good...

  • 3/5 Spyridon M. 3 years ago on Google
    I'd expect much more from a place in Henrietta Street. Ham and cheese was great, but the beef on the Sunday roast was disappointing. If I can cook a meal better than the restaurant, I cannot give it more than 3 stars. I asked for the best wine bottle to go with the Sunday roast and my friends and I all agreed that the wine was below average. Staff were super friendly and nice, but all together not a great dinning experience.

  • 5/5 Bean 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, left me feeling very satisfied. I'm usually a picky eater but even given the challenge of mussels and scallops (something that I wouldn't usually have) this place turned them into something I can now say I'd happily eat. Well worth the visit!

  • 5/5 Irene R. 3 years ago on Google
    Can't wait for Cora Pearl to reopen post lockdown. I have dreams about their roast potatoes and am very much looking forward to visiting again for their fantastic roast and hospitality.

  • 4/5 Michael C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere surrounded by Greek or Roman architecture in the garden.

  • 4/5 Marie-Laure R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very good table, the dish based on seafood was excellent! the very friendly service and the charming place. (Original) Une très bonne table, le plat à base de produit de la mer était excellent ! le service très sympathique et le lieu charmant.

  • 5/5 xian t. 4 years ago on Google
    Potato Royalty 🥔👑

  • 5/5 James T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok (Original) Ok

  • 5/5 Teemu P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, good service

  • 5/5 Siân T. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and lovely glasses...

  • 5/5 Craig M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous. The best Sunday roast I have ever had in my life, with no exceptions. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and not intrusive. I’ve also been on another occasion and had the pre-theatre menu, when I had the duck tagliatelle. Everything I’ve had here has been exceptional. The cheese plate is phenomenal. I’m going to stop gushing about the place some time, but it won’t be soon! A fabulous take on British/European food!

  • 4/5 Chris 4 years ago on Google
    Well-located, cosy, friendly, not over-fancy, not too expensive, mid-range, French restaurant. We shall return.

  • 5/5 Jayson Y. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my preferred spots to eat. great location, well organised, and very good service. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Ashley M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and a nice little restaurant, will definitely be returning when back in London.

  • 4/5 Agnieszka M. 4 years ago on Google
    The duck is spectacular. Service very professional and knowledgeable. A bit on the pricey side, but understandable given the location.

  • 1/5 Owen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Said they could and would do vegan alternatives, but weren't offered any and only had very limited options including two sides, and some roasted carrots...hardly the options you'd expect from an upmarket place.

  • 5/5 Marco P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat at Covent Garden. Good Good and the staff is Great. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited in March 2020. Amazing cute restaurant with excellent food and wine list. Went there for lunch and had a lovely bottle of Riesling. Attentive service - would recommend!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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