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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Kent

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Kent? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

A photo of The West House restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1389)
£41 and over
European
Biddenden
About the restaurant
Biddenden in Kent is home to a small, family-run restaurant. Housed in a 15th Century weaver's cottage, The West House Restaurant is one of only a few restaurants in Kent to hold a Michelin star.
The Good Food Guide said of this Kent restaurant... “Respondents continue in their enthusiasm for Graham Garrett’s cuisine: ‘great intensity of flavours, fabulous textures.’ as one reader put it."

Top review
CatherineVIP
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Another wonderful meal at the West House. I love that the service is spot on but also relaxed at the same time. The food was delicious as usual. Love this restaurant.
A photo of The Fordwich Arms Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (60)
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
Canterbury
About the restaurant
The Michelin Starred, Fordwich Arms, located in the smallest town in England, dates as far back as 1828. Draped in ivory and wisteria in the most picturesque location over looking the Great River Stour, the perfect setting for an idyllic summers lunch. Boasting open fireplaces for the colder winter months, creating a cosy and welcoming ambiance.
Daniel and Natasha Smith took over The Fordwich Arms in 2017 and were awarded a Michelin Star within the first year, as well as being in the top 100 gastro pubs in the UK, multiple culinary awards, notable wine awards and various other accredits, a testament to their hair work and talent.
The seasonal menus focus on provenance, showcasing the best of local Kentish ingredients, sourced directly from local farms and producers. Dan's cooking is accomplished yet approachable, served in a relaxed pub environment with a choice of a la carte or tasting menus.

Top review
simon
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service were at the level you would expect and beyond.
A photo of Chef's Table restaurant
4.9
4.9 (62)
£41 and over
British
West Malling
About the restaurant
Nestled in the picturesque heart of West Malling, Kent. Welcome to Chefs Table, where every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and excellence. Led by Chef Owner Bradley Redding, honored with a prestigious Michelin guide entry for 2024, we invite you on a gastronomic journey in our cosy 12 seater restaurant. From the freshest ingredients sourced locally to the innovative techniques mastered in our kitchen, each plate is a masterpiece crafted with precision and care. Experience the magic of culinary artistry and indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.

Brunch: Thursday - Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm
Dinner: Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pm

A-la-carte available Thursdays Only. Tasting menu available Friday & Saturday only

Top review
Priya
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Can't recommend this highly enough! Food was outstanding, and for fine dining, quite a lot of it! You won't go hungry! A good balanced wine list, and friendly competent staff. Everything was just amazing and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Michelin star quality for better value!
A photo of Bar Ingo restaurant
4.9
4.9 (29)
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
Broadstairs
About the restaurant
Bar Ingo | We always welcome walk-ins.
Restaurant | Small Plates | Great Wines
We are a chef led bar serving sharing & -small plates of deliciousness, incredible wines and Estrella Galicia on tap.
The seasonal menu is inspired by San Sebastian and southern Europe using the best produce that Kent has to offer.

Wine is a big part of what we do and with our small but ever changing list you can expect old world classics, Pet Nats, chilled reds and wines from the next generation vintners.

Bar Ingo is the third project from the father and son duo, Tomas & Rio, together they have created a comfortable, cosy and casual restaurant with a mix of regular table seating as well as kitchen counter seats where you are close to the action. Swing by for a glass of wine or stay and enjoy the whole menu!

We are located on the beautiful corner of 9 York Street and together with our amazing neighbours we are creating an amazing restaurant, cafe & retail destination here in Broadstairs.

Top review
karen
Dined 6 days ago
A fantastic New Year’s Day lunch. A cosy and atmospheric vibe with excellent attentive and friendly service from the team. We chose a selection of small plates to share and a lovely sparking rose. Great value, fantastic flavours - will be going back!
A photo of Quince Westgate restaurant
4.9
4.9 (222)
£41 and over
British
Westgate-On-Sea
About the restaurant
Chefs Rafael Lopez & Ben Hughes opened a small intimate Bistro with flavour lead and produce driven food. Local farms are visited daily to gather ingredients to create dishes with. Fine dining in a relaxed dining room. Located on Westgate High street amongst other independent shops and a short walk from the sea front. The Restaurant features in both the Michelin Guide & the Good Food Guide, and is listed in the top 100 restaurants in the UK.
Top review
Roger.
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Great meal lovely service really welcoming the lamb we had was fantastic this is my second time of visiting will be booking again soon
A photo of Little Rock restaurant
4.8
4.8 (940)
£25 and under
Seafood
Folkestone
About the restaurant
Housed in a shipping container behind Platform Two of the old Folkestone Harbour Station, Little Rock is a spectacular new beachside restaurant just off the boardwalk before the entrance to Folkestone Harbour Arm. Explore the stunning indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Proud to serve fresh, local and seasonal fish and seafood, supplied straight from the day boats operating out of Folkestone Harbour and the surrounding Hythe Bay area.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@littlerockfolkestone.co.uk or you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

Please note, dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant and only outside on our terrace, weather permitting – sorry for any inconvenience.

Top review
Emmylou
Dined 6 days ago
Beautiful location with great views on the sea, we went on a stormy day and was so much fun to watch! Went for brunch for a birthday and the food across the board was incredible, I’d highly recommend the scallops and bloody Mary’s! The whole team made my birthday super special but I think we were served by Kasha(or Tasha) who was super lovely and friendly. Thanks for a great day out!
A photo of Land + Sea restaurant
4.8
4.8 (18)
£26 to £40
British
Whitstable
About the restaurant
Land + Sea is a foodie’s heaven, offering great food using quality ingredients.



From brunch, to lunch, to the deli counter, you can try some of the freshest made food and deli delights with the option of taking some home.



On select nights the restaurant is open, offering some unique dishes for you to try in a sharing style or your classical multi course dinner.

Top review
Linda
Dined 5 days ago
This is a very good restaurant with excellent food. Fish dishes delicious. Pleasant, quiet surroundings and friendly helpful staff. Service very good.
A photo of St Leonard’s restaurant
4.8
4.8 (275)
£26 to £40
Modern European
West Malling
About the restaurant
Welcome to St. Leonard’s, a modern British restaurant located in the pretty market town of West Malling in Kent. Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Leonard’s offers modern seasonal a la carte dining, tasting menus, private dining, a set lunch menu, Wednesday steak night, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts alongside a well curated wine-list and classic cocktails.
Top review
Michael
Dined 4 days ago
You can read all the Reviews and believe them or not! Go and find out for yourselves and be delighted and amazed! You will become like me, a returning and very happy Customer!
A photo of The Ferry Inn restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1198)
£25 and under
English
Tenterden
About the restaurant
The Ferry Inn is a serendipitous country public house with welcoming staff, character rooms, candlelight, open fires, real ales, popular foods and fantastic sunsets.

A 17th Century former smugglers haunt-- this is a pretty little pub in a lovely marshland setting with tables and benches on the front terrace and in the back alongside the riverbank.

Inside it's very easygoing and chatty. The main bar has hop-draped painted beams, a green dado, and stools against the bar where they serve a beer called Oxney Ale specially brewed for the pub by Westerham Brewery.

To the right is a cosy eating area with wheelback chairs-- ideal for a banquette with friends around a few long tables.

Top review
Luke
Dined 4 days ago
We booked as we were visiting the area and wanted something local. Incredible food, great service.
A photo of Sapore Vero - Beckenham restaurant
4.8
4.8 (217)
£26 to £40
Pizzeria
Beckenham
About the restaurant
We pride ourselves on our fresh, authentic Italian food and are passionate about bringing this taste to London. Our ingredients are carefully sourced from the best suppliers and many of our dishes are made with speciality Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) foods direct from Italy.

As well as sourcing the best Italian ingredients, we’ve also developed our own special pizza base recipe. Our UNICA pizza dough is made with a multigrain blend of flours that is vitamin-rich and packed with fibre while delivering the same delicious taste. Low in sugar and high in antioxidants, this is pizza that is good for you!

Our restaurants are a little corner of Italia in south east London. Cosy but elegant, with the warmth of family-friendly service delivered with the best wood-fired pizza you’ll find outside of Naples. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Top review
Anne
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
We got a warm welcome, friendly service and excellent food. A great Christmas Eve treat.
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