The Parsons Table in Arun

This place is hands down the best place to eat in Arundel the food was 10/10 the service was 10/10 the atmosphere was 10/10 we saw some customers travel from Lewes in East Sussex for the meal that’s how good it is, so we had pork belly to start and poached pear salad along with cod, hake,lamb pie and pheasant with a cheese board, date pudding, cheesecake, apple crumble. We were swiftly seen to our table by some wonderfully happy staff who were all so helpful our table was big in size which you need coat hooks right next to your table the cucumber water which is served complimentary is lovely and refreshing we had a bottle of cotes de province wine which was light and crisp and the toilets were very clean with lovely hand wash. The restaurant wasn’t overcrowded at all we will return 100%

A relaxing lunch with friends. A warm welcome from a young but proficient front of house team. The menu was extensive with the addition of a packed specials board comprising of local Southdown meats and game, complemented with numerous fish options. The drinks list is modern and competitively priced as was the 2 or 3 course lunch. Portion sizes are generous which is nice to see in an age of shrinkflation. Significantly better value than local pub food with high quality fresh local ingredients. I would highly recommend this venue for its inventive Autumn menu. A hidden gem, literally.

We booked for lunch whilst on holiday in Arundel. So glad we did. The food was delicious. We had terrine of seasonal game and cured and torched mackerel for starters. Then roasted pork chop and roasted loin of cod with mussel veloute. Then we finished with chocolate and hazelnut tart. Three courses £38. Such good value for what we had. Everything was delicious and the presentation was really special. Liz who served us was such a nice and friendly person with a great sense of humour. If ever in Arundel again we will definitely book again.

Our third visit to this fabulous restaurant. What a find! We do not live locally but visit family regularly nearby. My husband said if we lived there we would eat at the Parsons Table every day, might be worth a move! Staff are so friendly but very professional and don't miss anything e.g. noticing we had eaten all the butter but still had bread left so offered more. Food is consistently excellent, great menu, decor bright and modern but comfortable. Such value for money as well. As another reviewer mentioned you will not want to eat anywhere else. You'll need to book though, lots of people coming in seemed to be regular customers.

The restaurant never fails to impress. In my opinion it's so good I don't want to try anywhere else. But then why when you are happy with the service, food and price.

Lovely food and service was great

If Google had 6 stars then that would almost be enough to describe our experience of The Parsons Table. The food has always been exceptional, the service more like meeting old, charming, relaxed friends and the atmosphere is made that much better by dining amongst other customers who love it as much as you do. It is just superb and we are trying to find more excuses to return.

Superb, our second visit and it certainly won’t be the last. Well worth the 40 minute journey. The food was beautifully presented and the service was everything you could wish for, attentive;, not pushy, informed and very alert and attentive to my allergy. While it is not cheap it is well worth the cost and overall great value for a memorable meal and occasion. Rebooked for our anniversary.

A wonderful evening at the Parsons Table during the annual Arundel Festival. A warm welcome from Liz and her brilliant team and some incredible culinary delights from Lee’s kitchen. An amazing experience you’ll want to repeat many times.

The Parsons Table is such a lovely place to eat and relax . Everything about this restaurant is first class Can't wait to visit again

Star gone to their head, whacked the prices up but food hasn't changed. Emperors new clothes. Don't get me wrong the food and service is as good as it always been, but now sadly not value for money.

We haven't been able to get back to Arundel for a while, but when we managed a weekend away last week the Parsons table was our first port of call. We miss this lovely, friendly restaurant so much, just wish we were nearer. I have to disagree with the previous review. The food is first class, we have never been disappointed and compared to London prices it is excellent value for money. I just hope we can squeeze in another visit soon.

Lunch from the fixed price menu, the staff were friendly and professional and every dish was well presented and tasty.

Amazing food, amazing staff. One of the nicest meals we have had for a very long time. Will be back next time we are in the area for sure.

This was our second visit to the Parson's Table and it was as excellent as the first. The service is great and everyone makes you feel very welcome, and the food is just delicious. It's a real gem of a restaurant and I can't wait to return - thank you!

If you want something special, this is the place to go, the food was great quality and prepared with expertise to produce outstanding dishes with each course.The staff were attentive, warm and provided an excellent customer service. My sister and I will talk about our night for a long time as it was a memorable experience. Thank you!

A charming location with equally charming owners and staff. We sat on the covered terrace (with 2 dogs), which is more spacious than appears in the pictures. We had fish, which was super fresh and expertly cooked. Starters and puddings were also delicious. The wine list is not overly lengthy, but is varied and interesting, with a plentiful selection of decent wines by the glass. A fabulous lunch. Thank you.

Great selection of modern British food, the duck leg was delicious. Service is excellent - great attention to detail and staff are sincerely friendly

We have just been for my wife’s birthday, the food was excellent and the service was also excellent. There is a wide choice of meals on the menu and also the specials board. This is our first visit and certainly will not be our last. Thank you to all staff

Great food and service in a relaxed environment. Good value pricing with focused menu of fresh and well cooked choices ..

What a lovely restaurant with great staff and stunning food. A meal for two with a good bottle of bubbly was 140. I’d recommend Nutty English sparking wine and the Duck. Both were excellent

Amazing Food! Really attentive service, Would definitely recommend and will be back!

My awful experience at the Black Rabbit in Arundel a couple of days ago (see review) caused me to think back to the numerous times I have had the distinct pleasure of dining at the Parsons Table, also in Arundel. Tucked away in the centre of town, intimate and comfy, always with a warm greeting and a “great to see you again, welcome back” Parsons has to be one of my favourite eateries in West Sussex. Succulent, always fresh fish, delicious lamb and great deserts, accompanied by reasonably priced wines from a good listing, have always brought me back, time and again, to this highly recommended establishment. Go, you’ll love it.

Superb food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Good value too for the set lunch menu. Nice courtyard on a sunny day.

Lovely food, great vibe and lovely staff..

From the ease of booking to our fabulous meal The Parsons Table team could not have done anything else. A warm welcome greeted me and my family for my wife’s birthday. Great friendly service alongside a really delicious dinner. A must visit restaurant if you are in the area. You won’t be disappointed.

The Parsons Table serves good, imaginative food. Friendly staff and a nice environment. The food is a far cry from the usual boring and predictable fare delivered up by many restaurants. Really enjoyed it and will go back even though it's a long dry!

The food was excellent. Stand out dishes include the Beef and the Lamb. Service staff went above and beyond to make a birthday celebration special.

It’s not often you walk into a restaurant you haven’t been to in nearly two years and they recognize you. This lovely restaurant and the owner did exactly that today. We walked in and were immediately known and treated with such care and love, it’s exactly the type of experience you want on your anniversary! I would happily pay for the service, food and experience over and over again!

Really excellent evening meal. Served by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

The absolute best in every way. Ambience, staff and not forgetting the superb food. Can I give it 6 stars please?

Beautiful little restaurant. Very friendly and knowledgeable service without being intrusive. Food was tasty and charming - the lamb with a beautiful glass of red was a real taste of Spring! Can't wait to return.

Long awaited dinner reservation as we came from abroad. Charming restaurant in Arundel, wonderful staff and service, delicious food. We had the whipped feta with spring greens, carrot hummus and curried parsnip soup. All superb. Then duck breast and chicken for the mains. The food is made from quality local ingredients, and packed full of flavour without being rich and over the top. We really enjoyed our meal and definitely will be back. Also wanted to mention the wine list had a lot of variety - both new and old world wines. I would highly recommend making a reservation + pit stop here if in the area.

We absolutely loved our lunch at The Parsons Table. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were so friendly, welcoming and helpful which made for a great experience. We had 3 courses and thought that it was really good value. Not cheap but worth every penny. We will definitely be back soon and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Was looking forward to our visit to a Michelin starred restaurant, but came away a little disappointed. Venue lacks any ambiance and menu was limited. In all honesty the food wasn't exceptional in my opinion. Service was friendly and efficient, the wine was good.

I have eaten here a couple of times and it's always fantastic. Local, seasonal ingredients so the food is fresh and tasty. Service is also super friendly.

We went for lunch on Saturday. Great food, excellent service.

Excellent setting, small, clean and traditional, thoughtfully set out cozy restaurant with well trained attentive staff, a stones throw of the castle, excellent cuisine, worth a special journey! A varied menu using fresh local ingredients, the chef refreshes the menu regularly, catering for all dietary needs, nothing ever seems to much trouble and the menu never fails to surprise, fine dining in a cozy relaxed environment.

Good lunch menu. You gotta do it once - and you'll no doubt go back

Absolutely beautiful food and setting, staff were attentive, but not over bearing, the reason for knocking off 1 star, is the small portion sizes

Excellent food and very reasonable prices.

Amazing restaurant and fantastic wine list. I had, what I can only describe as the best Lamb dish I've ever had here. Incredibly well cooked food.

Wonderful evening, we were looked after by the front of house perfectly. Great wine with an interesting selection by the glass including some real gems. The food was sublime, great attention to detail and classic combinations that just work beautifully.

Went for dinner last night for my birthday meal and the food was lovely & all freshly made, we had the lamb and pheasant mains which were delicious, for pudding we had the special of treacle tart with thyme, lemon and passionfruit ice cream, probably the best icee cream I've had! They put a candle and birthday message on my dessert which was a nice gesture. The wine was also very good. The staff were really friendly and nice, the only minor thing I would suggest is that they could have been a bit more attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious food, beautifully presented. Personal service. Home made gluten free bread to start is always exceptionally tasty. This is a great small restaurant.

Always consistent excellent quality food and service

Excellent food, great staff and lovely atmosphere, my new favourite restaurant.

We went for lunch here. The food was really tasty, great quality and for an excellent price. The service was wonderful and friendly. My starter, hot smoked salmon with beetroot purée, was the best thing I've eaten in a long time and a highlight of the meal. I would recommend dining here wholeheartedly.

Incredible food served by really knowledgeable and friendly staff. Absolutely amazing value for money & one of the best dining experiences I've had in years.

Always by far the best food, service, and value for money that we have experienced in a long time

cosy environment, fantastic food and lovely staff.

Just a great place to excellent food very reasonably priced

Firstly, I would like to say that you should really change the price of your two and three course lunches, as stated on your website. We booked a table for lunch for 4 people on the basis of the cost as shown, only to find that two courses were now £7.00 more than shown and three courses were £9.00 more, and bread was extra! It proved to be a little embarrassing as we were being treated for the lunch. This did not detract however from the food and service, but please update your website.

Well worth a visit. Lovely food

Comida de calidad en Inglaterra, después de varios días sin salir de las hamburguesas y el fish and chips, es entrar en un oasis. personal super amable y comida riquísima, recomiendo reservar porque nos dieron mesa de casualidad..

5 stars to everything! Wouldn't know where to start. From amazing accommodating service to fabulous food.

Amazing food, staff very friendly & knowledgeable. Best restaurant in West Sussex by far

Me and my wife had a wonderful experience. The food was divine, every dish we had was marvellously executed. Everything from starter to dessert was perfect. The service was flawless and caring. To all the people at The Parsons Table. Thank you for making my birthday special and memorable.

I give 5 star on quality of food and service but to charge £2 for two half slices of bread is really taking the ****. Come on, the prices you are charging you could include the bread.

A Tuesday night in Arundel, I am tired and in need of subsidence . There is a cold breeze on my back and a feeling of being followed as I hurry round the corner of Tarrant street, hoping Parsons is open. I am lucky ,last spot inside so I sit with my back to the wall and watch the door. Service is swift and with a smile. Brown prawns and charred sweetcorn , creamy soup is quickly dispatched and I am more relaxed . Not long before a small mound of creamy soft rice and browned scallops planted in the top, samphire adorned . Food you can close your eyes to. I must depart , it is darkening outside, I hurry to my carriage and release the horses, on ,on before .....

Lovely food, lovely staff, and catered beautifully for vegans too with multiple menu options to choose from. Thank you!

Fantastic restaurant well worth a visit. Great atmosphere, excellent staff, delicious food.

A great restaurant, good food and friendly service

I don't understand why to keep on Google map & your site the tiime 12-14 on Thursday if you are closed!?(

Food always excellent. Fish cooked to perfection and delicious soups. Not to mention mouthwatering deserts. Great menu to choose from. A favourite place.

Our first visit and what a find! The food was delicious and service fast and efficient. The welcome was warm and friendly

Very pleasant restaurant in Warranty street in Arundel. Professional and friendly service, good food, admidst relaxing surroundings. Enjoyed these course meal for £36 plus wine.

A delightful experience we will remember for years. Exceptionally kind service, lovely accommodations for our children, and truly delicious food and wine. We appreciated that the menu was focused on local cuisine while still providing a range of dishes and seasonal offerings. Well pleased we trained out from London to enjoy!

Lovely place. Quite understated and relaxed. Food was good and not too complex. Really tasty and beautifully prepared and presented.

Great food and great service. Great value for money.

Superb lunch today, with a friend. Food was first class; creative & delish. Very welcoming & accomodating staff & owner. Will definately be back. Loved it. 😍

Absolutely fantastic lunch at The Parson’s Table. The tastiest food with incredible service. Love the attention to detail. Quite honestly the best food I have eaten in West Sussex. Love it.

Exceptional food and service. One of the best meals we've had and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Lovely food service and ambience. They fitted us in without an appointment

A real favourite for me is this relaxed but impeccable little restaurant tucked away up a small side alley off Tarrant St in Arundel. The food is just incredible. If like my family you don’t mind sharing your dishes and everyone orders something different, as you taste each dish you’ll get food envy… from dish to dish. Staff are super friendly and very attentive and efficient… always in the background ready to be there if you need something… but never pressuring their guests. Unfortunately I live too far from Arundel to visit this gem regularly… but I would if I could.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Very relaxed. Good attentive service.

It must be one of the best meals out I've had, the fish and the staff were fantastic, friendly and knew their stuff—long way to visit but worth it.

Fabulous tasting food and an exceptional overall experience. The whole staff were friendly, helpful and very smiley. Absolutely loved it. We were lucky enough to find an early mid week table

First time visiting Parsons Table and we are pleased to say we will definitely be back! I'd booked a table online for our anniversary with a small comment requesting a corner or romantic anniversary table. Without mentioning this fact when we arrived, at every opportunity, the team added specialised touches that made for one of the best services we've ever had. Food was fine dining quality but in a relaxed and charming atmosphere. We VERY much enjoyed our evening! Thank you to the team on the night of the 12th of April! Chris and Isa

We had a wonderful meal. Everything was brilliant - food, service, ambiance… even the bill wasn’t too bad! We were warmly greeted and coats and umbrellas sorted before being seated. A nice corner table. Usually banquet seating is tricky bad I am short, but this was really good and comfortable. All of the dishes sounded amazing and we plumped for 2 courses each. As the food was freshly cooked we were warned there would be a delay, it the time flashed by helped along by some fantastic bread. As we were having a mix of fish and red meat for mains we asked for some help choosing some wine and we got great advice covering a range of prices. The one that we chose was delicious. The mains were so tasty and beautiful presented. The lamb gravy was so full of flavour and the meat beautiful. Dessert was also fantastic made even better as they made up a dish for my mum who is lactose intolerant. I wish I live near here !

Wonderful meal - the rabbit was perfect and puds divine.

Delicious!! Such a wonderful spot, really beautiful food and service, would be such a great spot for a date or a celebration

We had a superb dinner last Saturday 3 very tasty and well presented courses and beautiful service Well done all at the Parsons Table

Absolutely amazing lunch with Liz and the team. Highly recommend the braised rabbit leg special! First class food, first class service!

Beautiful food, first class service- highly recommended!

Always a great experience eating here. First class chefs and other staff. Highly recommended

What a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Arundel! We pre-booked ahead of a weekend trip based on reviews and were not disappointed. The food was of an outstanding quality and such a great range both from the menu and specials board. Hake, pork, fishcake and the brownie were all delicious. The evening was made better by the wine and impeccable service. Parsons Table is not to be missed - thank you! We hope to return again.

Everything was 5 star from the food to the service. Couldn't recommend more

Fabulous food and friendly, helpful service.

I absolutely love the varied menu, which is like no other restaurant I have visited. Excellent food.

Absolutely divine food. I had a Risotto and my partner had a chicken dish. Deserts were both beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Wine was delicious and topped off with excellent service and fair prices. Already booked our return visit with friends.

Excellent food and service. Good choice on menu plus specials. Nice choice of wines, helpful staff.

Very good food, menu is superb,try the beef cheeks, wow. Service was excellent. Really good atmosphere 👌

Can not rate this restaurant highly enough. All our food was fabulous with the exception of my pudding the mince pie. It was next level sublime. It was a luxurious Christmas on a plate. Soaked in booze in a velvety thin custard. It was one of the specials of the day. If this is on the menu I thoroughly recommend you order it.

A large group of us visited for a Christmas lunch.The staff were kind and efficient.The food was excellent..absolutely delicious .Large portions and an amazing Christmas pudding.The best that I have ever tasted..This is such a wonderful place to eat.

Excellent venue, friendly and efficient service, excellent menue choice and quality 👌

Four friends for lunch. Service exemplary. Kitchen superb. We all had the special,,, yum yum yum yum. Starters were not shared, food envy all round I had the terrine. Excellent. Don't hesitate if you haven't been before, book now.

An exceptional dining experience. The restaurant have really got their act together. I am vegetarian and have some allergies (which I had stated at the point of booking) and my dietary requirements were attended to perfectly by Liz who even asked her husband to make something for me 'off menu'. Although the bill was not much short of £100 for 2 of us, considering the quality of the food and level of service this did not seem astronomical. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

Our second visit to The Parsons Table this time for lunch. Superb food and personal and attentive service

Fabulous birthday lunch.....great food, terrific service