Parsons is a small fish restaurant at 39 Endell Street in Covent Garden, opened in December 2017 by the team behind The 10 Cases across the road. The unassuming dining room was conceived as a contemporary version of a classic British fish restaurant, equally comfortable for a quick plate or a full meal.
Freshly landed fish and shellfish lead a compact, seasonal menu, with ingredients handled simply enough for their character to remain clear. Oysters, prawns, clams, smoked fish and crudo can sit alongside battered preparations and whole fish intended for sharing.
The exact catch changes, but representative dishes range from whole lemon sole and sea bass to turbot, plaice and mussels. Straightforward vegetable sides, chips and carefully chosen desserts support the seafood without turning the menu into an oversized catalogue.
Wine is central to the experience, with bottles and glasses selected to work across delicate raw seafood, richer sauces and roasted fish. Guests can also stop for oysters and a single drink, while anyone with allergies should tell the team promptly because raw seafood and other common allergens feature throughout the menu.
Address: 39 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BA, England
Parsons Menu
Starters
Jersey Rock Oysters
Achill Oysters
Bread & Butter
Marinated Anchovies
Pickled Chilli
Hash Brown
Smoked Cod’s Roe
Potted Shrimp Croquettes
Fritto Misto
Lemon Mayonnaise
Shell-on Whole Atlantic Prawns
Lemon Mayonnaise, Gremolata
Poached Chalk Stream Trout
Fennel, Mushroom & Horseradish Cream
Aubergine
Courgette, Tomato, Capers & Pine Nuts
Crab & Prawn Cocktail Roll
Sea Bream
Beetroot & Wasabi
Fowey Mussels
Cider, Cream & Parsley
Mains
Handpicked Devon Crab Tagliolini
Lemon Breadcrumb & Bottarga
Wild Sea Bass
Watercress, Fennel & Langoustine Sauce
Grilled Trout
English Asparagus, Beurre Blanc
Atlantic Cod
Wild Garlic, Peas & Broad Beans
Turbot Tronçon à la Meunière
Sides
Baby Gem Salad
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette & Parmesan
Artichoke Salad
Pine Nuts, Rocket
Green Beans
Shallots, Mustard
Fries
Desserts
Bread & Butter Pudding
Vanilla Custard
Chocolate Mousse
Miso Caramel, Amaretti Crumb
Strawberry Sorbet
Welsh Rarebit
Cheese Plate of Brie de Morins & Bleu d’Auvergne
Crackers
Drinks
Parsons Martini
Black Velvet
Bloody Mary
Nito Vermouth
Hayman’s Navy Strength Gin & Tonic
Manzanilla Sherry
Singlefin (½ pint)
Pentire ‘Adrift’ (0%) & Tonic
Lucky Saint (0.5%)
Nito Vermouth / & Soda
Manzanilla Sherry / & Tonic
Singlefin (½ pint)
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