Ready to discover the world’s finest garden designs and new plants that will inspire your garden? Read on to learn more about the prestigious event and find the perfect restaurant near the Chelsea Flower Show.
It’s that time of year again where people from all around the world flock to Chelsea Royal Hospital to see the grounds transformed with the most beautiful, cutting edge designs for your garden.
This esteemed event allows world renowned garden designers, florists, and plant specialists to share their masterpieces and set the new garden trends.
If you are fortunate enough to get tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show 2021, this year is a little different from previous. This year shows is dedicated to the nursing profession, to celebrate and thank them and the NHS for all they do every day, especially through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Originally this event happens the first weekend of May every year but has been pushed back because of the pandemic. The Royal Horticulture society founded this event in 1804, making it an incredible 217 years old.
Over 150,000 visitors attend this floral equivalent to London Fashion Week, even the Royal Family. Slowly make your way round this truly exquisite event, sipping on champagne and taking it all in for all its glory.
The excitement doesn’t just stop there, you can feel the buzz all throughout Chelsea as local shops and restaurants near the Chelsea flower show create flower themed displays in support.
To keep your tummies happy, here is a couple of the top independent restaurants near the Chelsea flower show, where you can take an hour or two to relax and eat some delicious food.
- Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant – At Riccardo’s we provide the ultimate Tuscan experience. Relaxed Italian dining, offering ‘tapas’ style portions that are perfect for sharing so guests get to try a little bit of everything. We have a beautiful terrace, excellent for rain or shine in a prime spot on the Fulham Road, in the heart of Chelsea.
- Manicomio – A slightly more formal Italian restaurant offering an elegant and simple menu. Another fantastic alfresco dining spot. Executive chef, Tom Salt, is a good friend and even better cook that will guarantee to have your taste buds tingling.
- Le Colombier – Moving away from the Italian cuisine, Le Colombier offer a delicious French menu that you will not be disappointed with. A true neighbourhood restaurant with peaceful surroundings and excellent service. Owned by Didier Garnier, a very well-respected restaurateur.
This is always a particularly busy week in our Calendar, as it is for all restaurants in Chelsea. So, don’t miss out on getting a table and call 020 7370 6656 to a book a table now for Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant. You can find us at 126 Fulham Road, South Kensington, SW3 6HU.
