Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Kent

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The West House

5.0

5 (1409)

£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."

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Keith

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Superb food from a set menu , all the dishes and wines was scrumptious, the front of house staff knew there stuff and explained each course and wine list …

Bar Ingo

4.9

4.9 (68)

£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.

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LISA

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Just excellent !! In every way . Can you get Botivo in for Folk Week please 😎 X

Chef's Table

4.9

4.9 (91)

£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

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Anna

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

We had a wonderful bday celebration here for my husband’s bday (though no special bday treats provided). The 6 course meal with wine pairing was exquisite, with each course delicately balanced on flavours, and adequate portion sizes were given so that by the end of the meal we both felt stuffed! The wine pairings were amazing and waitress service attentive, but not obtrusive. The restaurant is a small, intimate, 4-tabled affair and when we were eating there were just 4 guests so it felt special and almost like private dining. The music was retro and upbeat, but slightly too loud for me as I was sat directly under the speaker - I enjoyed the music so much that it slightly interfered with my attentiveness to tastes of food! We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed being able to see the chefs at work from our seat. An expensive but well worth cost that my husband thoroughly enjoyed as his birthday treat. I would highly recommend. Thankyou.

Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

4.8 (266)

£41 and over

British

West Malling

About the restaurant

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys.

Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen.

Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

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KevinVIP

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

An excellent evening with attentive staff. The eight course tasting menu is well set out & all dishes were very tasty.

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Experience

Set Lunch - (PRE BOOKINGS ONLY)

Experience

À la Carte

Experience

8 Course Kentish Tasting Menu

Quince Westgate

4.9

4.9 (286)

£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.

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Shaney

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

We had a wonderful evening with delicious food and the wine recommendation worked perfectly.

Sotirio's Bar and Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2539)

£25 and under

International

Folkestone

About the restaurant

Sotirio’s Bar & Restaurant treats guests to a delicious menu of freshly cooked made to order food using only the finest ingredients.

We can cater for any dietary requirements and offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on our tasty menu.

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Carole

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellent food and service. The family staff team go out of their way to provide a very enjoyable experience. Plus the food is amazing and reasonably priced.

Côte Brasserie - Bluewater

4.6

4.6 (126)

£25 and under

French

Greenhithe

About the restaurant

At Côte Brasserie Bluewater we pride ourselves on providing a truly exceptional French food right in the heart of Bluewater shopping centre. You can unwind in our stylish Art Deco inspired interior or enjoy al fresco dining on our outdoor terrace. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, we provide the perfect break from the bustle of the shopping centre. Treat yourself to our range of classic and contemporary French dishes, all perfectly crafted to provide a real treat for the tastebuds. Or why not visit us for a special occasion? Snuggle up in one of our cosy booths to indulge in cherished French favourites, and maybe a glass of wine or two...

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NicolaVIP

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Please put Poulet Breton back on the menu! Food yesterday was good

High Dive Margate

4.8

4.8 (55)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Mexican

Margate

About the restaurant

A luxurious spot designed and built by Vacuum Studio featuring a highly pigmented colour palette inspired by our global travels. Lighting is low, volume can get high and the intimate booth seating is a perfect facilitator for conversation.
Our menu is comprised of snacks, appetisers, larger plates and deserts made entirely in-house* and their flavour profiles are amplified with chillis, herbs and citrus being heavily inspired by Los Angeles' multiculturalism.

Our restaurant is compact and cosy with no extra space to accommodate prams and large dogs - if you do need to bring your dog to dinner please ensure they are comfortable in a busy restaurant atmosphere and are happy sitting on your lap or fit comfortably under your table. We welcome children in the restaurant however we do not have highchairs or a children’s menu. We have tailored the room to provide a fun, grown-up and safe space for all our guests and team.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Peter

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Great food, every dish has such a varied taste Great vibe for couples and mini groups The staff and music just work Defiantly recommend

Land + Sea

4.8

4.8 (93)

£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.

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Bev

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Always great food & service at Land & Sea - best food in Tankerton by far

Sapore Vero - Beckenham

4.8

4.8 (242)

£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.

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Lynda

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Wanted somewhere to get together to celebrate a friend's life. The atmosphere was great. We had a selection of starters and a sharing platter. Definitely enough food and was pleasantly surprised by the cost when the bill arrived. Server happily added an extra table when one extra person arrived and advised on amount of food to get.

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Experience

L' Aperitivo Italiano a Beckenham

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