The Parsons Table offers a focused and seasonally driven interpretation of modern British dining in the historic market town of Arundel. Mentioned in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant is defined by clarity, balance, and a confident handling of local produce, with each plate built on discipline rather than effect.The kitchen draws on classical technique to shape a menu that evolves with the availability of ingredients. Flavours are direct and well-articulated — built on savoury depth, restrained sweetness, and subtle acidity. Each component is placed with intent, supporting a composition that favours coherence over elaboration. The cooking resists theatricality, allowing structure and taste to guide the experience.Dishes reflect a clear understanding of proportion and tone. Fish and meat are presented alongside seasonal vegetables and carefully reduced sauces, each prepared with attention to timing and detail. Textures are layered without complication, and garnishes are used for balance rather than decoration. There’s a sense of quiet rhythm throughout the meal, with courses following a deliberate progression.Presentation mirrors the kitchen’s approach: composed, precise, and visually restrained. Plates arrive finished and resolved, with no extraneous elements. The focus remains on taste and temperature, on the logic of the dish rather than stylistic gesture.Located at 3–5 St. Peter’s Square, Arundel, BN18 9BG, United Kingdom, in the county of West Sussex, The Parsons Table sits within walking distance of Arundel Castle and the town’s historic centre. The setting complements the food with a calm, well-structured dining space that supports rather than distracts from the experience.Its Michelin Guide mention reflects the restaurant’s quiet consistency and technical assurance. There is no overt narrative here — just a commitment to well-sourced ingredients, prepared with clarity and control. The result is a style of dining that feels considered at every level.At The Parsons Table, refinement is not about reinvention. It’s about doing the essentials well — from seasoning to plating, from ingredient to composition — and delivering a meal that speaks with confidence, without ever raising its voice.
