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Updown, Deal, Kent

Updown

4.6
4.6
113 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our magical conservatory restaurant is set amid Updown’s rambling grounds. Dine under the grape vines surrounded by beautiful 17th century brick and watch the chefs in the open kitchen tending to the wood fired grill and original farm house bread oven. The restaurant has been completely transformed by owners Ruth and Oli to be heated and fully enclosed and is open year round.

Menus will be small, hyper seasonal and use the best of local and European produce and change on regular basis to reflect what’s best. Everything is cooked over wood in the open kitchen. There is a short list of exciting wines of limited availability, local beers and seasonal cocktails.

On Wednesday nights in place of our à la carte we cook a Steak Night menu , priced at £30 per person for 3 courses. On Sunday nights the restaurant is closed but we serve a light supper for hotel guests in the Farmhouse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.

Experiences

  • Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown

    GBP 70.00 - GBP 87.50 per person

    23 Nov 2024 only
    Max Rocha will celebrate the launch of his new book by bringing a taste of Café Cecilia to Deal. This beloved neighbourhood-style bistro has been a hit since the day it opened and we’re thrilled to have Max joining us in the kitchen at Updown. Serving up seasonally inspired dishes using local Kent produce, Max has written a menu that brings bold flavours and rustic charm. The menu: Sage and anchovy fritti Guinness bread and Updown focaccia Crown Prince, Gracebyrne and black olive Confit lamb belly , dandelion and anchovy salad Mussels, datterini and aioli on toast Florentina steak, confit potatoes and peppercorn sauce and green salad Deep fried bread and butter pudding and cold custard
    Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown photo

  • Steak Night at Updown

    GBP 30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our ever popular steak night continues every Wednesday, with a £30 menu for three seasonal courses, always featuring a 40 day aged Aberdeen Angus steak.
    Steak Night at Updown photo

  • The Winter Set Menu

    GBP 40.00 per person

    21 Nov 2024 - 17 Jan 2025
    As tempting as it is to save our pennies for a Christmas blow out, the freezing temperatures makes us want one thing: a treat. And in our minds, the only treat we want mid-Winter is to be cooked for, cared for and sent home a little bit happier than when we left the house. So, we're offering a £40 set menu every Thursday dinner, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, every week 'til the end of January. We can always offer a vegan or vegetarian option if you let us know when you book. Sample menu: Mangalitza Pork Rillettes, Dill & Mustard Pickles & Sourdough Toast Bavette Steak with Wild Mushrooms, Tarragon & Gratin Dauphonois Choux Bun with Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
    The Winter Set Menu photo

Menu

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What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Nestled in idyllic countryside, Updown offers an exceptional dining experience marked by "excellent food & service" and "a gorgeous setting." Guests rave about the "stunning" environment, attentive staff, and delicious dishes featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients. Perfect for special occasions, Updown promises memorable meals and a relaxing atmosphere.

113 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Updown was an absolute delight. The location is amazing, staff are very professional and friendly and the food is absolutely amazing

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  2. John

    Hong Kong

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Restaurant was really cold and uncomfortable. Food was good, but not good enough for the price’s charged.

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  3. Christine

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been wanting to try Updown for a long time. It was worth the wait. Food and wine excellent. Relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend.

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  4. Denise

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food, great value. A perfect night celebrating with my sister. Thank you Updown and your great team

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  5. Anna

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience at Uodown. The food is consistently amazing . Had the lobster which was perfect . Atmosphere, location and service fantastic . I'll be back again very soon

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  6. Sue

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The actual barn and ambience is very pleasant. The food however is very expensive for what it is and the options are very limited. We didnt want to pay £95 for steak pp and no one wanted fish stew so it was duck (which I was told was nice) but not a veg in sight. One of our party doesnt eat meat so opted for the cabbage. The dish contained a piece of charred cabbage, some lentils, bit of spinach and some beetroot which had been soaked in far too much vinegar for the dish. This cost £26 which is ridiculous and it was not enjoyable. The duck pate was bland apparently and came with nothing else All the food was just put on very shallow plates with not much finesse. None of us would eat there again as we did not consider it was value for money.

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    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this restaurant. Stunning interiors and beautiful food. Can’t wait to go back. Perfect spot for a date or special occasion long lunch.

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  8. Alison

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Sunday lunch, exquisite service too! Highly recommended.

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  9. Janine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time for Sunday lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and the delicious food. The roast lamb is a Sunday staple but the pork starter was delicious and the rice pudding took me back to my childhood. The magician who circulated was terrific. I’d normally say this was not my thing but he was highly engaging and left us all speechless with his tricks. A lovely way to celebrate two joint wedding anniversaries.

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  10. Jonathan

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting, food, and service. Definitely recommend it!

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FAQs

Updown is rated 4.6 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Updown

Updown Farm, Updown Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0EF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sandwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.
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