Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Maidstone

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Funky Feast
Funky Feast
99/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Healthy
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Halloumi
Patatas Bravas
Lamb
Tostones
Chicken Shawarma
Fried
Salmon
Lamb chops
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Top of the line DELICIOUS! Superb tastes and combinations. I had the Olive Lemon Chicken with Couscous. The flavors were amazing! The chicken was..."
Sherry Hamilton
"We’ve eaten here a handful of times and it’s one of our favourite ‘real food’ places (great for a walk along the river afterwards too). We..."
ktpuss
"Was at Lockmeadow this afternoon for The Vintage & Retro Fair and decided to give this place a try after checking out the various food outlets. Had..."
Luke Godfrey
"I had a halloumi wrap (the picture is a chicken shawarma wrap) and it was probably the tastiest wrap I have ever had. The staff are friendly and..."
Emma Peto
"I can't believe we stumbled across this place, the food is as eclectic as it is amazing. We had 6 dishes in total each and every one was..."
Say Judds
"I’m disappointed I haven’t tried sooner! The pulled jackfruit wrap was amazing. You can tell a lot of love goes into the food. With so many..."
Shannon B
"They do quite a few vegan options and they were very tasty and filling. We had a mixed based and falafel. The lady serving us and the chef were very..."
Madeline McQueen
"This is now our go to food place if out in Maidstone. Each time I've eaten here, it has been great. You can tell the chef here cares about people..."
Simon Apps
"My friend and I both had Chicken Shawarma as per my brother’s recommendation… and let me tell you, it’s the nicest Shawarma I’ve ever had -..."
Cal !
"This has got to be the best place to eat in Love Foods @Lockmeadow. Great food every time. Love their cheesy cauliflower steak, their Lebanese..."
Subhrangsu Bagchi
Gem Of Kent
Gem Of Kent
88/100 (4891 ratings)
Restaurants
Turkish
Turkish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
European
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Halal
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Moussaka
Baklava
Calamari
chicken shish
Kabobs
Lamb Shank
Calamares
Lentil Soup
Lamb Cutlets
Zurek
Ayran
Lamb
Borek
Mixed Grill Platter
Chicken dishes
Ribs
Mint
Cappuccino
Prawns
Vegetarian Moussaka
Wine
Hummus
baklava
Ice Cream
spring roll
Hummus
Beef
Greek salad
Efes Draft Beer Turkish Beer
Chocolate Brownie
Falafel
Lamb Shank on a Bed of Mashed Potato
Lamb Ripes
The Gorgeous Lamb Shish
Gem's Mixed Platter
Puddings
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Came here with 3 friends yesterday lunch time - had an excellent meal ( we had set meal for two) service very good and food lovely - will be going..."
Lesley M Smith
"We celebrated Eid yesterday and decided to go to Gem of Kent as our family get together. We thoroughly enjoyed all the food . Everything we ordered..."
Yasmeen Akram
"Fabulous authentic Turkish restaurant. Huge portions of delicious food from a very varied menu. Great atmosphere , efficient friendly and discreet..."
Sharon Learmouth Petchey
"Lovely meal, staff amazing and brilliant value for money. Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who likes Turkish..."
Chris Gell
"Amazing food quality - great menu choices definitely would..."
Soraya Sophia Moghadass
"Absolutely love this place! Great food, great staff and the atmosphere is great too! It's so nice eating good Turkish food whilst away from Cyprus!!..."
Emma Bush
"Fitted 4 of us in at an hours notice on a busy Saturday evening. Amazing food. Had the house red which was actually really good. Would definitely..."
Berni Jenkins
"Fantastic quality food. Great setting. Friendly staff. Visit here fairly frequently and will defiantly be back. They never fail to..."
Tom Woodman
"What a great restaurant. Visited here this evening with friends. We had the set menu of 5 cold Mezze, 2 hot Mezze, main and dessert. All of us..."
LeeAnne Brakeswood
"Lovely food, service was really good, will deffienetly be going there again and would recommend anyone to try..."
Sam Leadsham
"Gr8t ambiance , attentive staff, fabulous wine and the most amazing choice of food to die for......���..."
Debbie Broster
"Rang on the day for a booking for 6, it was easy to book and quick. Restaurant is spacious but with lots of tables and seating. Had the family..."
Cazza 112
"Amazing second to none service Perfectly priced. A modern style Turkish cuisine with authentic flavours and great menu. Simple put a must visit in..."
zulfy aza
"I ordered from here 4 days in a roll. Everything I’ve ordered was excellent. The lamb is so tender and flavorful. Aubergine dish was sooo..."
Carina Zhao
"Excellent service and amazing food as usual! The Lamb shank I ordered was beautifully cooked with a very generous amount of meat on the bone. A very..."
Jenni Sharp
"Great food and nice staff. Parking is a bit of a pain but can find some within walking..."
Asif Sarwar
"Thank you very much for the unexpected “beyond expectation!!” The quality of the meet , our meal, the friendly staff both just beyond..."
Chef TM
"Amazing choice. his is definitely the gem of all Turkish restaurants I’ve visited on my travels in the UK. The entrance is grand, decorated in..."
David Clarke
"We visited the town for a family event, and we had dinner in this restaurant; they accommodated all of our total of 13 people. The food was..."
G H
"Exactly what it says on the sign, an absolute GEM of a place. Great food with very reasonable prices...."
Thomas Godfrey
"Went for a lunch/early afternoon meal. Had the restaurant to ourselves, (so cannot comment on the atmosphere), but the food was good wholesome, tasty..."
Erikles Les
"One of my most favourite restaurants in Maidstone! My pictures do not do the food justice. Gem of Kent is great for big groups as they have loads of..."
Paola
"Top class food and service. From the moment we got there we were looked after. We were not rushed either which seems to happen in a lot of..."
Jim Simmonds
"Fantastic restaurant, the food was top rate, the staff managed to be really friendly and welcoming whilst providing excellent, speedy service. The..."
Theresa Palmer
"Good food good ambience and friendly staff, only issue is its very difficult to find a..."
Tanvi S
"Amazing food and very friendly staff. We are definitely going to..."
Dana Dobrescu
"Superb food, friendly atmosphere, thoroughly..."
Phillip David
Persian Chai Tea Room
80/100 (5 ratings)
Restaurants
Persian
Asian
European
Middle Eastern
Persian
Sit down
Persian
Cheap Eats
Italiano Pizza
Italiano Pizza
70/100 (4372 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Persian
Pizza
Italian
Fast Food
Pizza
Italian
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pizza
Spaghetti
Hawaiian Pizza
Salads
Penne Arrabbiata
Gnocchi
Pizza Margherita
Pepperoni Pizza
French Fries
Cheeseburger
Veggie Wrap Meal
Lamb Kebab Wrap Meal
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Delivery
Takeout
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Pepperoni pizza made fresh on collection Dough nice and fluffy and not flat or chewy, nice layer of cheese to taste with acceptable amount of..."
Daniel Penfold
"Ordered triple deal 2 veg and 1 meat pizza 16". They came really quick and the pizzas were delicious! The thin crust base was really good. Ordered..."
Luke Raj
"Amazing pizza! Great prices and tastyyyyy . Fast collection within 10..."
Alexandria Rhoden
"I got familiar with this place as I lived locally during the pandemic. I believe that the lower the price the lower the quality so I always order..."
Malinka Margolcia
"I order pizza the veggie Hot, when i call the store and i want to edit my online order.. The man is so nice and good customer service and the..."
dav jahn
"I love italiano pizza!they have lovely pizza , fresh dough , and lovely customer service . Im highly recommended this place..."
Rachid Zaryouhi
"Love the pizza here, amazing deals during the week. Good food, generous portions and top service always High Recommended Guys..."
Hus Hash
"Nice pizza made while we waited. Will vary menu to do any..."
Steve Childe
"Amazing place, food always amazing, my favourite pizza..."
Kay Thompson
"Yummiest pizza in town. Highly recommended...."
Hassan Nasir
"This has the best pizza in town with great collection deals we get a 16 inch pizza for £8.99 if we collect and it tastes amazing, better than..."
Chris N Sonia F
"The best pizza in the town . Very fresh, good customer service,on time delivery,very friendly staffs, good quality foods, highly..."
Rooya Kamjoo