Parsons in Camden

We came across this little restaurant in London, outside of the usual busy area of Covent Garden and my goodness, it was amazing! They managed to fit us in for a quick snack before a booking they already had scheduled, the service, food and atmosphere was fantastic. We had oysters which were delicious and the anchovies too, with a Bloody Mary each which was made to perfection! I would highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you again!

Wonderful food, as ever. Beautifully cooked and presented fish. My scallops with devilled eggs were a delicious combination and my whole sole was perfectly grilled. The sides of french fries and salad were also top class. The service was excellent - quick but relaxed. I always look forward to coming to Parsons - well done all.

Wonderful place (plaice?) for fish lovers. Extensive wine list. Been here several times, and it never disappoints.

Absolutely lovely place. Food and wine were delicious as was the service. Didn't have a main, just had a few small plates, but we had such a lovely time. If you want a unique, low key, but buzzing atmosphere this is your place to be. Will definitely be back.

FOOD POISONING!!! I visited the restaurant with 2 friends on Saturday 25th of November and all 3 of us got severe food poisoning from the oysters. We were vomiting for 2 days straight and 9 days later we still can’t eat properly or even go on about our daily lives. 100% do not recommend. They should be checked by health and safety professionals before offering another dish.

I felt compelled to write this review because I was so appalled by the disgusting service we received after this establishment had long been recommended to us by a dear friend. There was an incredibly arrogant and obnoxious French waitress, who clearly thought she was above the job, who was rude to us from the moment we sat down. We had done absolutely nothing to upset her - and considering the cost of a meal here, we did not expect to be treated with such disdain. When we politely complained to the hapless manager, he did nothing about it. Moreover, we did not wish to press further because this difficult woman was serving our food and could have done anything to it. In hindsight, I regret not walking out at the very beginning when encountering this type of atmosphere. Save your money and go to J Sheekey or Scott’s. Both the food and, suffice to say, the service is considerably better. I will never return to Parsons on principle. I spent almost £200 (for two people) and left feeling aggrieved.

Really superb fish restaurant - great service, relaxed and informal atmosphere. Menu seems to change based on fresh fish availability. One of the best fish pies in London!

A really pleasant dining experience that will take a lot of beating! The greeting and atmosphere started high and remained. The staff were exceptional in their service, and the food was excellent. Highly recommended

Okay, I know good restaurants but this gem 💎 in Covent Garden is superb. The food is very very good but the service is exceptional. I had tonight an oyster 🦪 out of the twelves I order not looking so good. Replaced immediately by one of the two amazing Claires working there with the cutest dish for one oyster. I am in retail and service. Parsons is way on top of the best restaurants in London. The gluten free menu is very large and precise. One feel safe and that is important. All in all a perfect evening. Absolutely going back. Thank you Claire 1, thank you Claire 2 and thank you Chef for the wonderful food. Antoine

I saw this restaurant on Tic Tok and decided to try it. Our server Manon was fun and informative. She handled the man begging the customers with grace he walked away with respect. MANAGEMENT qualities all the way. Oh the oysters were DELICIOUS.

Nice meal, with reasonable prices for Covent garden. Wine list was interesting, not a list expected but more “wow didn’t know they did wine”. We opted for a nova scotia Sparkling, was good enough. We would go again

We ordered the mussels and when the plate came, we thought it must be a farce! we add about 10 mussels in which 2/3 of them were empty Very pricey for little food! Having said that the tiny portion was very good. But won't go again!

We were looking for a good independent fish restaurant and this one showed every sign of tickling all the boxes but sadly it ailed to deliver, for us anyway. We both chose the potted shrimp fritters which, quite honestly, were beyond the boring and mundane. They tasted like something from an Iceland special offer. perhaps four for a pound, instead of £9 for a portion of three, served with no hint of a garnish or a sauce to break up the monotony. Neither of us could be bothered to eat the full portion as it would have just been eating for the sake of it. In fairness, they did deduct one portion from the bill. The mains were better. My wife had a fillet of, I think, sea bream, served with heritage purple potatoes which she enjoyed and I had the steamed fillet of trout served on cabbage which was arguably faultless other than being devoid of flavour and being dry (quite an achievement with a steamed fish). The carafe of wine was reasonable and the filtered water was appreciated. I was inclined to deduct the service charge but the service had actually been quite good, as it should have been when there were three waiting staff and four clients. We did not stay for desserts or coffees which we had elsewhere and which was equally dismal - just not our day! We came away disappointed, not angry, as we had been bemoaning the absence of a good niche seafood restaurant. Were we unlucky? Did we just hit the place on the wrong day? Other reviewers were ebullient in their praise and that is how we wanted to feel.

Friendly service, interior design feels chic — great atmosphere. We had and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Excellent low key seafood restaurant ticked away in Covent Garden. Oysters, potted shrimp croquettes, delicious crab and cod cheeks. Cheese and biscuits were also delicious. Loved everything.

Casual seafood restaurant at the edge of Covent Garden area with some outdoor seating. Quite tightly packed as one expects in central London. Good buzz. This is my second visit after a long absence. Excellent fish cookery. We had the grilled whole brill among three people plus a few starters which included some beautiful oysters and a fantastic taramasalata. The brill was perfectly cooked justing coming off the bone. Reasonable wines by the glass.

Stumbled on Parsons just as I was about to give up finding any kind of quality haven in Covent Garden. Trout ceviche was light in a beautiful spicy sauce that awakened the palate. Halibut on a creamy truffle potato base was deep and creamy with...

Parsons is a little fish shop . Great little fresh fish restaurant with amazing flavours and a good choice of wines . Staff always very good.

Have visited this restaurant many times , food and service has always been amazing, this evening Mathieu was outstanding

Wonderful experience! It was a busy Thursday evening, but they were able to squeeze us in without a reservation. (I would recommend making a reservation!) Amazing food! Small portions, but delicious. We loved the smoked eel devilled eggs and the wasabi prawn and sugar snap...

We were really looking forward to going to this restaurant as all the reviews were great. We enjoyed the starters (oysters, shrimp croquettes, cod cheeks) but the main of John Dory with a crab sauce was way too salty. Unfortunately, this was a sharing dish...

A lovely lively fish restaurant that I’ve walked past so many times. I’m glad we booked. The menu was a daily set of dishes from small to large. We went for oysters and then a whole turbot to share. The staff were friendly and politely...

Great oysters to a great price. Very nice staff. Good location and cosy ambience. Would absolutely return one day. Cod cheeks and broccoli with bottarga excellent.

Came for lunch with my friend and we had such a beautiful meal. The restaurant is small but perfectly formed and with a lovely warm atmosphere. The staff were really friendly, knowledgeable and professional - perfect service. The food was SO delicious - we had...

The bad news is it’s small, unassuming, not enormously atmospheric. The good news is that the seafood dishes are superb and sensibly priced for the quality. I was expecting something in the same class as Wright Brothers or maybe a very high end fish and...

Enjoyed a lovely meal at Parsons. Cosy small restaurant serving an all fish menu. We had oysters, cod cheeks, octopus and fish croquettes to start followed by Brill. All were delicious along with a very nice albarino. Managed to squeeze desserts in which were also...

Thank you so much for a fantastic birthday dinner yesterday. We ordered a lot, ate a lot, loved everything and still have a list of things to try from your clever menu so we will be back soon. Staff were friendly and helpful and even...

Found this place by chance after an afternoon matinee. It is informal, small and friendly. It is also very busy. We were lucky to get a couple of seats in the window but next time we will book. The Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon, Guinness...

Parsons is a cosy seafood restaurant in the Seven Dials area of London. There are a good choice of starters and the fish dishes are properly cooked. Good wine list too with nice coastal selection It's busy so get a reservation!

We were just a bit anxious about where they would sit a table of four but we were given the very best in the whole restaurant. We all love seafood so it took a long time and it was very difficult to choose - I...

Excellent informal fish restaurant near Covent Garden, highly recommended. Menu focused on seasonal fish - superb cooking. Marinated trout in soya sauce / spicy dressing exceptional and v good fish pie

Nice enough food and good enough service but I wouldn’t make a return visit. I must have missed something the other reviewers found. Location not the greatest in Covent Garden

Brilliant. Great oysters, mussels and mackerel. Good service and no background music! Very relaxing for central London.

We were in London just for one night and booked a table at Parsons - such a good decision! Our waiter was fantastic and happily talked us through his recommendations for both food and wine. The food was divine; scallop, sardines, mussels, mackerel croquets and...

This is a really, really nice little restaurant doing high end fish at a not ridiculous price. This was lunch. It has a Parisian feel, (but very polite service) and is informal but smart, if that makes sense. I must strongly recommend it. I went...

This restaurant was a GEM of a find. I am a professed food snob so am extremely persnickety especially when it comes to seafood. Parson's did not disappoint.... In fact, EVERYTHING was way above par and really nothing short of perfection. The prices are more...

I’ve been to Parsons a few times now. It’s my go-to for good seafood at a price point that won’t break the bank. I’m obsessed with the Guinness bread and everyone I introduce it to loves it. I can’t go here without ordering: oysters, shrimp...

Tremendous food at a very reasonable price in a lovely little space. It was quite quiet inside for a lunch booking on a Sunday, but everyone eating appeared to be having a wonderful time with the fantastic food and pleasant, attentive service. Well worth a...

Great fresh food (Cornish crab sandwich with salad and fries), served quickly with a smile and a recommendation for a killer Bloody Mary, what's not to love?

Lovely food and friendly service at this small fish restaurant. Be aware however that noise levels can be excessive due to tiled walls and closely placed tables: consider asking for a high table, window seat or outside table.

Make a reservation, great place for lunch. Nothing to write home about but a good meal. A little pricey, but wonderful service and centrally located.

The service was excellent and the restaurant was buzzing. The food was outstanding. If you love seafood you just can’t go wrong.

We visited last week for an early evening meal. The food was absolutely incredible, especially the potato salad and whole Turbot. Fresh, full of flavour and unique! Stunning Parisian feel and beautiful outdoor dining experience. Understated and effortless fine dining! The staff were so kind,...

Excellent food, great variety and affordable. Service was very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..............

Thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous meal prior to going to the theatre. The menu is not huge, but what we had was excellent. The staff had great humour, were attentive and entertaining.

As ever, the food and service at Parsons are brilliant. We tried several dishes from the starter menu and tried a couple of different wines by the glass. Absolutely love the staff here and it is one of my favourite places to push the [seafood]...

I am a Mediterranean person that was brought up in a coastal village and I had a great dinner at Parsons. I know my fish, and the fish at Parsons was exquisite. If you add to that an excellent service you can count yourself lucky....

If you’re an oyster lover or simply just love a fish dish , this is the place. We booked here a few weeks prior. We were on our way to the theatre. Staff were really friendly, We didn’t feel rushed. We arrived well before our...

We pre booked a few weeks before arriving. We arrived about 45 minutes before our booking time but they didn't mind and we could pick where we wanted to sit. We were offered water with our dinner too. We ordered 7x oysters and bread. Then,...

One of the best places we have ever eaten. We were lucky enought to get a table, as we were eating early, before 6pm. Everything looked so good on the menu, we didn't know what to order. Very nice, clean, little restaraunt, lovely staff. We...

Really enjoyed our first visit to Parsons, good food and great staff. Loved every aspect, will certainly go again.

Great place. Food was really tasty and well presented. Very good service and ambience on Monday evening with full restaurant. Highly recommended.

First of all and to be clear - the fact I have the same surname as this restaurant is entirely coincidental: we share no relationship whatsoever. Having got that out of the way, let’s talk about the dining experience, which was truly excellent. The food...

We had a reservation for Friday evening; all well and good. Our first visit to this restaurant, which is very small, and this may hold the key to the lovely atmosphere that was generated; because it was so small the serving staff had developed a...

I have been a few times, and it has always been a delight. Fresh fish and seafood, nice combinations, and just really great taste. The service is attentive, and not too much. The only downside is that with tables close to one another, it is...

Saw Parsons on TA but it seemed a little off the main road in Covent Garden but I made the effort and it's really sweet. We had a street table under the gazebo with adequate heating. Waitresses were all fabulous and very impressed with the...

Chose this restaurant after reading good reviews, unfortunately it fell short of my expectations.Dover Sole was a little overcooked and Samphire also overcooked.I didn't make any comments to staff as I had been invited there by a friend....

Great atmosphere, great food and a great location just off Covent Garden. Well priced, beautifully cooked fish and seafood in a friendly restaurant.

What a great find …. My wife and I have been in London for a few days and were in need of a great fish restaurant that was unpretentious, not overpriced with great service… oh and great fish!! Through trip advisor we stumbled across Parsons...

Great value top quality seafood cooked simply but with bags of flavour. We had 6 oysters for £6, smoked eel tart, crab flat bread & halibut with green sauce & fries. For puds we had chocolate ice cream with hazelnut praline & apricot sorbet. All...

Amazing place ! Oysters fabulous and a great atmosphere!. Food is superb !! Great for an hour or great for three !! A great place

Incredible fresh fish! We visited Parsons for dinner and had such a wonderful experience. Everything on the menu looked incredible, so we ordered a lot! Every single dish was amazing, with beautifully fresh fish and stunning flavours. The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is...

Just passed by and it looked rather nice so I took a table. I don't like eating on my own but needed immediate sustenance. All was so good and the service was first class. The Colchester oysters were a bargain and my halibut was sublime....

I love Parsons It is a wine bar and fish restaurant of incredible quality. The menu is fabulous, allowing you to choose small plates, sharing mains or starter main and pudding. The wine list is brilliant, the range of white wines to compliment fish is...

This was a real find. You can sit inside or out; both are very pleasant and there is good social distancing. The meal (this is a fish restaurant, and there was a wide choice available) was excellent and good value for money. The service was...

We were walking past mid-afternoon and could not resist the oysters that people were having in the restaurant. Informal place with friendly service. Excellent fresh Colchester rock oysters at very reasonable prices (£1 per oyster) washed down with a rosé. The bread was surprisingly good...

Small restaurant near Covent Garden’s and Seven Dials. Love this places. Very good service. Food was excellent. Very good selection of wine. Definitely I will come back.

Top restaurant can’t wait to go back. Perfect portions and delicious food. Service excellent. Convenient to Covent Garden area.

My girlfriend and I had the lovely evening served by Christie and team. She was friendly and welcoming, kept us warm, kept us wined and kept us laughing. The food was delicious and topped off by a fisherman’s friend at the end ;) Thanks Christie...

Popped in for lunch on recommendation from friend. Did not disappoint. Oysters were sublime and the skate dish very special. I will certainly be back

Excellent dishes and excellent wine selection. This place is so wonderful and buzzy. The staff are friendly and relaxed. Great vibe. Have been before and will come back.

Very nice place. Oysters for 1£. Unfortunately they have only one kind. Very nice food, tasty. Good selection of wine. Cool place. Definitely I will come back.

Parsons is an incredible restaurant . It’s small with simple elegant design and an interesting menu . The delivery is even better . All the small plates are tasty, beautifully cooked and delicious. The chefs know how to cook fish and they cook it with...

One gripe is the way the oysters are shucked, little shards of shell are left and served, in the oysters. Didn't realise this until I ate one. This is bad when your seafood comes with bits of shell in it. Disgusted.

Recently visited here for a pre-theatre meal and was very impressed. Relatively small venue that can get a bit noisy when full but that’s more than made up for with service and food, both of which are excellent. Would recommend booking.

Looks like an old pie and mash shop with tiles etc. Reasonably comfortable environment- small, crowded although noise levels are fine. Attractively laid out. Excellent service from owner(?) and help. Small menu but sufficient choice... Brown shrimp croquettes were scrumptious; sea trout tartare excellent; shared...

If we want fish then there is only One place to go in London, it’s a tiny restaurant with a great buzz, the food is perfect they take great fish cook it in a simple way to create the most amazing fish dishes, I had...

Parsons is squeezed into the row of businesses in Endell St and has a really nice friendly buzz. Very good and helpful service and a short but very enticing set of choices for each course. We had Oysters and Crab with rice to start (both...

Besides its wonderful location, on the "outskirts" of Covent Garden, this restaurant is one of the few places which, even now in winter, have fully operational kitchen open all day on Friday and Saturday. So you are guaranteed to have a very late lunch or...

A small charming bistro, charming and fun staff. All my courses- the chowder ,whole fish for sharing and apple tart was delightful . Our waitress had a slightly mischievous yet fun service which added to the enjoyment of the meal

We really wanted fish well prepared and found this restaurant online. We were greatly impressed. It's a small cozy place with wonderful food and good wine options. Perfect spot for lunch when we're in London.

Lovely staff and food cooked to perfection. Short menu that provides for fish lovers. The restaurant is small, so make sure you book. The plaice on the bone was just perfect!

Amazing food and seafood, service was great, prices a bit higher than expected but you pay for quality I guess Great wine

Tiny restaurant so tables are not the most generously sized. However this faded into the background when lunch arrived. The Colchester oysters were exceptional and the gilthead bream, plenty for two, was perfectly cooked and delicious. All ccompanied by great chips and a good pinot...

Small menu with good collection of wines to match delicious food. Chips were great with good options for seafood

I loved this place as soon as I walked inside. Clean,bright,cosy and friendly staff. Simple menus with focus on fish. Absolutely delicious starter of tartar of trout which was fresh and beautifully presented. Main course was halibut for two was also very well prepared but...

Looked good from street, went in wish we hadn’t. Overpriced very bland food . It’s a fish bar ( I think) bland diver scallops , the prawns even worse , just tasteless, , bread quite good with one knob of butter to do five slices...

I was initially a bit disappointed at the short menu, particularly the limited shellfish offering compared to the website. However, I was more than happy with my hake and salsify dish. It was a little expensive, but reflects the prime location in the heart of...

We dined at Parson's prior to attending Agrippina at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. My wife had two appetizers for dinner: the shrimp croquettes and the brown crab pissaladiere. She described the croquettes as "little bites of heaven". The pissaladiere, which is a little pizza-type...

I have been waiting for some time to go to this place so I was really looking forward to enjoying the meal.The starters was okay, I had king prawns and my friend had scallop( only one piece was served ) but said it was delicious.Decided...

This place offers some great fish and seafood. It has nice and cozy atmosphere and the staff is knowlegable and treats you well.

We went to Parsons after an event at the Royal Opera House. It’s a convenient 5 minute walk. It is a small restaurant in an oyster bar style, and would probably feel quite cramped if it was full. We has asked for, and got, a...

We popped in here for drinks after Afternoon Tea in Mayfair, so we were pretty full. Shame, as the seafood looks amazing! We had a lovely carafe of wine and the service was excellent, clean glasses, nicely served, cold: perfect!

I came to Parson’s for a light lunch with a friend after hearing many positive reviews and we were delighted with the menu and quality of the food and service. Recommendations to begin: a variety of Lindesfarne rock oysters and the bread basket with Guinness...

We had dinner here tonight and it was suburb. We both had the haddock and it was done perfectly and served with some creative vegetables. Dessert was a lemon pudding that was the perfect ending to the meal. We'll be back.

Used to love this restaurant. On my recent visit, I found that the menu has changed, confirmed by the staff that there’s a different chef now. I used to love their bread with savoury seaweed butter. That has been replaced with anchovy paste, which is...

Small restaurant where you in eat in close proximity to your fellow diners - however, unusually, this didn't detract from the charm of the place. excellent choice of food, and excellent standard of food. Well presented and tasty. really pleasant and friendly staff from booking...

A disappointing return visit for Saturday lunch. Main problem is that prices have gone up to what I consider to be frankly stupid levels. Nearly £70 for Sea Bass (OK it is supposed to be large enough for two and wild not farmed) and others...

I adore this lovely restaurant. A beautifully pared back and simple setting in which to watch the world go by and enjoy a varied range of delicious small plates. The staff stand out as really well informed, and welcoming. They could not have been more...

My family and I were looking for a restaurant around the Covent Garden area where we could have some nice fish. We Googled this restaurant and from the moment we walked through the door we were really looked after. It had been raining so our...