Best Restaurants in Kent, United Kingdom (2025) - Top 10 Rated!

Rating: 5 / 5

Quiet intimate restaurant. Due to dining early in the week, we dined with only two other couples but service was friendly. Enjoyed the Venison.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful food, classy surroundings and ‘just right’ service. It’s a really warm, friendly restaurant. Had a lovely dinner with my extremely well travelled son and he was very impressed! Especially with the red bottle!! Venison was gorgeous too!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an excellent dinner here and was super impressed with the quality of food and service! Came for a birthday and staff couldn't do enough to make it special. Steak was cooked to perfection. Also had a great range of local beer and wines

Rating: 5 / 5

We’re here on holiday and our friends recommended Quince. The staff were so accommodating when I requested a vegan meal, and my apparently many dislikes of others ingredients they suggested (I didn’t realise I didn’t like so much!)! The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgable! I’d say the price is completely fair for the quality and size of the portions! Would highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food! Amazing service and such a great space! Hands down the best breakfast and Sunday roast in Canterbury.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for dinner and had a wonderful evening. Food was yummy, prices were very affordable and service was super friendly. If you are driving, there's ample free parking onsite. Also great for breakfast and morning coffee, and lunch. Reservations are strongly recommended as they do get very busy. Highly recommended! 😋

Rating: 5 / 5

I highly recommend the Sunday Roast. The beef was amazing, along with the homemade Yorkshire puds and seasonal veggies, including cauliflower cheese. Ted and his team provided a highly efficient and friendly service and all at very reasonable prices. My friends and I will be returning to try a Saturday brunch.

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious breakfast, great coffee and a very warm welcome, we'll definitely be back!!

Rating: 5 / 5

WOW!! We are visiting for the weekend and knew we had to visit Angela's. With our expectations high, we were still blown away!! The mackerel with kohlrabi and scallops were AMAZING, apple cider sorbet FANTASTIC, and every drink - wine, soft, and coffee - was a delight. Not only was the food and drink incredibly fresh, delicious, high quality, perfectly prepared and creatively devised - the service was BEYOND 10/10. We felt so at home and welcomed. We came in 30 Nov @ 2.30pm - a very special shout out to both waiters who served our table and the chefs, for being incredibly accommodating of a gluten + dairy intolerance - altering the dishes we ordered, explaining super clearly the menu and allergens, and the chefs even going the extra mile to serve us a delicious dessert. I have never been accommodated for intolerance so kindly, professionally, and gracefully - this was just truly fantastic. We will be back!!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice fish and seafood restaurant in Margate. The food was delicious and the service really attentive. You can feel the fish is fresh and the water always happy to answer any question. It tends to be busy so it is advisable to book in advance.

Rating: 5 / 5

If you love fish, like I do, then you will love Angela's. An ever-changing and varied choice of sea food based meals that are very tasty. There were a single vegetarian and vegan option for starter and main which were very good also. The staff were very friendly and helpful, as well as being extremely attentive.

Rating: 4 / 5

A small but cosy restaurant. Excellent and fresh seafood, we ordered scallops and pumpkin soup as starters, the scallops were cooked just well with pumpkin potatoes mashed at the bottom. The pumpkin soup is rich in flavour. Perhaps is Monday, there was limited choices for the main, we have the turbot and skate, both are incredible delicious.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a real treat of a café. Zara and her partner are so friendly and welcoming. The coffee is great and the food is yum, real homemade treats. We have been going for years with my aunt, but hadn't been in ages, however Zara remembered me and as usual had a lovely warm welcome. It's one of my favourite places in Birchington.

Rating: 5 / 5

Proper English cafe, real tea proper food lovely service, feels like walking into a family home in the respect that everyone seems to be on first name terms! I had Breakfast No 2 with Scrambled Eggs and extra toast on the side! Went there with my best friend who knew everyone there! If you're looking for delicious food served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with ample on street parking, this is the place for you! Popular with locals, and visitors like me alike!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a delicious breakfast in a friendly cafe with great customer service. Would 100% recommend for both the quality food and travel advice if needed, thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place, called in for breakfast this morning, so nice, we went back for a roast dinner this afternoon ! friendly service, good food served nice and hot (and on a hot plate) at a reasonable price. will definitely call again. well done ladies.

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing cafe, staff are absolutely wonderful and cheery! Elz the man that owns the cafe is a proper laugh!! The food is lovely, I’ve been in a few times now and the two waitresses are very kind, lovely and helpful. It’s a clean local cafe. Lisa the cook is very friendly and lovely. Atmosphere is amazing, everyone talks to eachother and there’s 80’s music! Service was astounding like usual. And it’s a dog friendly cafe so bring all your pups!! Would urge anyone to come here with family or friends!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great restaurant with friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. The WW2 decor has a very interesting history and adds an extra charm that you don’t get at a lot of other cafés. 100% recommend if you’re in the area and fancy a tasty brunch!

Rating: 5 / 5

The Hosts with the Mosts none feel on entering that they have ever been a strangers in this wonderful welcoming place. Chapeau to u both. Safe bike storage too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in on the way to Minis Bay beach and so glad we did. Off to a good start cafe being dog friendly. Food and drinks we had were very good as was the service . Turned out the owner used to live local to us . Cafe theamed with Lancaster stuff as the bouncing bomb were tested off the coast at Reculver. Good to see places like this still remembering how many air crew lost in WW2 .

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolute hidden gem! Incredible flavours and textures, a proper foodie experience and very friendly staff. Eat here, tonight!

Rating: 5 / 5

Been a few times to this great little restaurant. The food is outstanding, try one of their mixed plates with injeera bread and a tasty Asmara beer.

Rating: 5 / 5

Best food in Canterbury! Never tried this before - was blown away! Very friendly and chilled atmosphere, friendly people. Would come back next time I’m in Canterbury. We had the traditional meal and tea and both were amazing

Rating: 5 / 5

The cutest little spot right by the sea! They have some nice wines and ciders and a great cheese board. The folks there were really sweet.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great atmosphere. Wonderful ales and fantastic snacks. Dogs welcome. A great local. Well done Kirsty and Phil. You have worked hard and deserve your successes.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place. Friendly staff. Good choice of drinks. Saw a fantastic band here. Plenty of parking on the road. Highly recommended. Looking forward to returning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely friendly chap that runs the place, we stepped in for a refresher along our coastal walk and he was very accomodating. I had a trio taster of cider and my boyfriend has a trio taster of local ales. All delicious, dog friendly and the locals drinking there made us feel welcome - thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

The best roast dinner I’ve ever had, I would give 10 stars if I could! The roast potatoes were to die for. Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful staff. Thank you No 9. Look forward to returning very soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really glad I found this wonderful restaurant. What a place Service is excellent food to die for. Absolutely perfect evening.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the barbecue menu tapas style and the food was delicious. Perfect setting in the sunshine with our little furry family member too!

Rating: 5 / 5

Well, this was a great surprise. I'd been working in West Malling all day filming, and my mother in law booked us in for dinner. She is rather discerning, and this was to be her third visit in a couple of weeks, so I had high hopes. We had the taster menu. See the attached pics and what a wonderful gastronomic journey it was. The kitchen team has obviously honed this menu to a level of layered brilliant flavour bombs. We loved this meal and every course was interesting and delicious. We had a nice, well priced Malbec, and I'll be back it it was a great meal. The staff and venue were attentive and yet relaxed. Thanks very much, and keep up the great work!

Rating: 5 / 5

Another stunning meal at St Leonard’s! I come here every time they change the menu and it just keeps getting better. The food is seasonal, beautifully presented, and tastes amazing. They also have a really good wine selection and elegant cocktails. I’d recommend the Bloody Mary or the chocolate and hazelnut martini (this is really nice for dessert too). 10/10, definitely recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food and brilliant service! From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel special. The menu options were diverse, and the waitress was exceptionally kind. Each course won us over, one after another. The decor of the room adds a unique charm, making the entire experience even better. We are truly happy and can’t wait to return with more friends. Highly recommended!

Rating: 5 / 5

The food here is very good. Each of our seven courses from the taster menu was top quality. In line with its marketing, this is definitely a small and cosy restaurant. There are literally only 10 seats and - as far as I'm aware - only the taster menu is available. You therefore definitely need to book ahead. As it's a taster menu, you get a nice varied meal, and the menu changes each month. The food comes out promptly and in sync with the other diners. Some people choose the wine pairing option too, though a regular drinks menu is available. On our night, the chef introduced each of the dishes personally.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had one of (if not) the best brunches at Chef's Table. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles with bacon jam and maple syrup, Steak and Eggs as well as the mushrooms and potatoes on the side. All were delicious and the server went out of their way to ensure we had the best experience. A quaint setting with only 12 seats, we were the only diners which felt very intimate but we enjoyed this. Definitely enticed me to want to come back and try the A La Carte or Tasting Menu offerings!

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited for the second time last week for brunch, and wow, what a beautiful brunch we had! Food was of amazing quality, presented beautifully and the flavours were fantastic. Service was attentive, friendly and we felt well looked after. Small, but cosy restaurant, we wish it was somewhat bigger so it wasn’t so difficult to book a table, but will definitely visit for a dinner soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband booked a table at this establishment for our wedding anniversary, I thank him very much for the chance to have this unique experience! Food and service were beyond my expectations, we were lucky to have lovely people around, the atmosphere was vibrant and relaxing. Definitely recommend!