French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Royal Tunbridge Wells

7 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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Rendez-vous
Rendez-vous
98/100 (3350 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Belgian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Pork
Mussels
Parfait
Wild boar
Steak Frites
Cheesecake
Toasts
Burger
Confit
Hake
Meringue
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Fish
"Wonderful French restaurant in Camden Rd, really nice selection of rustic dishes in a relaxing atmosphere with lovely..."
Kwok Lau
"We booked a table at the Rendez-Vous after reading their reviews and we we not disappointed. Service was attentive and excellent, complete with a..."
Dermot de Courcy Robinson
"Just had food delivered and it was excellent. Ordering, delivery and service was simple, personable and timely - the lamb and pear croquettes were..."
Brendan Haverty
"Rendezvous is one of the most genuine and unpretentious restaurants in Tunbridge Wells. A wonderful independent. Fantastic value with a delicious..."
Joe
"The food here was incredible. With no offence intended at all it exceeded expectations. The restaurant is unassuming from the outside but it has good..."
Patrick Wantenaar
"The best ever beef steak medallion meal, I literally had to have it twice 🤩. Don't let the not so fancy website fool you, the food was amazing,..."
Caleb Chikoto
"Nice authentic French bistro. The owner Mark and the chef John do a great..."
Grant Henderson
"As part of the Tunbridge Wells Fringe, we attended a murder mystery evening here. The Food was to Die for!! The staff were so friendly, and were to..."
Nelise Price
"I went with friends for a Christmas supper. This was excellent with a good (pre ordered) choice of dishes. We go regularly and always enjoy our..."
Andrew Finch
"Amazing food and great service. Lovely staff who make it a pleasure to visit every time. Couldn't recommend highly..."
thesproat
"We've been going to Rendezvous for a number of years. Food is always brilliant. Great atmosphere. Mark (the owner) is usually up for some lively..."
Chris
"What more is there to say other than absolutely exceptional food and such fantastic, personal service! Every dish for all of our party was perfect...."
Mustafa Hassan
"Our first visit was last night for my wife’s birthday and we will very happily return in the future. The food was exceptional and the service first..."
Peter Gleaves
"Fantastic service and beautiful French food but reasonably priced. Their specials were fresh and seasonal and the house wine was really good. New..."
Jennifer Belton
"Very friendly and helpful, lovely food. However fairly limited menu, having said that I always manage to get something I like. Cosy atmosphere, nice..."
martin oxley
"Lovely very friendly bistro-style restaurant. Main menu has a good range of meals that would appeal to children as well as adults. But the main..."
Ann Analyst
"Just had three delicious meals hand-delivered to us at home - thank you Mark and also to John for their culinary delights. The napkins set it all off..."
Linda Waters
The Lyle
The Lyle
91/100 (755 ratings)
Restaurants
French
British
European
European
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Scallops
Halibut
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Sit down
British
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Nice restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere and a modern decoration. Menu is diverse, lot of choices, from starters to deserts. Food was delicious, good..."
W
"Beautifully refurbished, modern style with tip top food created by an obviously skilled top chef. The restaurant manager Ruby was very attentive and..."
Donna
"Second to none in Tunbridge Wells and exactly what the town needs! A non pretentious and actually, pretty superb restaurant where they describe the..."
Sarah Bee
"We booked a table here, after happening to drive past; very glad we did. Friendly and smart staff, and delicious, impeccably presented food all made..."
Stephen Reed
"Absolutely stonking food and great atmosphere. The staff were amazing (loved you Ruby!) And we were completely spoilt. Will definitely be returning..."
Chris Northwood
"Saturday lunch was a delicious experience. The food was great, modern and flavoursome, the staff friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the art deco..."
Janet Smith
"I Have visited the Lyle many of times. It never disappoints! The decor is stunning! With a big garden good for the summer and a very cosy vibe..."
Chlo B
"top service first class food. Cocktails yummy. not cheap but reassuringly expensive. Well worth dropping in for a good night..."
James
"Fabulous restaurant. Great cocktails, delicious food, good value & really professional & friendly staff. We went on a Sunday for lunch, which was a..."
June Drew
"One of the best meals in recent years, for sure. During lock down we were so disappointed in now being able to visit this newly opened restaurant,..."
Mr Happy
Coco Retro
Coco Retro
90/100 (2206 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
French
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sniztel
Lamb
Calamari
Burgundy Snails Herring & Cucumber Salad
Fish
Pork
Calamares
Boeuf Beziers
Charcuterie
Salmon
Puddings
Cocktail
Beer
Lemon Drop
Pisco Sour
Foie gras
French 75
Wine Tasting
Lamb Shank
Prawns
Cannoli
Negroni
Scallops
Lamb Shank
Beef
Pork
Beef Stew
Marmite de Poisson
Escargot
Cheese Board
Truffle Chips
Schnitzel
Fried
Apple and Cinnamon
Arancini
Rabbit
Salad
Salmon in Leeks
Frog Legs
Duck
Gelato Alla Vaniglia
Snails
Mediterranean
French
European
Jazz Bar
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
American Express
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Seating
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The ambiance and service is first rate from the moment you walk through the door. The cocktails are superb and my half of a Cote De Boeuf was..."
Jimmy Goldsmith
"5 * Cocktails 5 * Service & 5 * Food .. def..."
Alison Cavanagh
"We had a family supper here on a Monday night last month, there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere, the food was extremely good and the decor is very..."
Michelle Horlock
"Nice relaxed atmosphere where we had a lovely family lunch. Good service and food was very good! Will return for..."
Alan Covall
"Nice atmosphere, amazing food and..."
Robert Zaleszczyk
"Coco Retro is a charming French restaurant located in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a..."
Bennett Batten
"Great meal. Extremely tasty food, sensible filling portions, super service. Perhaps some bread without requesting it as the do across La Manche? Loss..."
Family T
"It's OK. Food was good enough. Good portions. My Marmite à poissons was a bit bland. The broth and monkfish could have been a bit more flavoursome...."
Dany Ros
"Very busy and buzzy on a Saturday night. Had cocktails downstairs and dinner upstairs. All staff members efficient and friendly. Food uncomplicated..."
Annie Partridge
"This place is simply GREAT! We had such a good night, the food was amazing, the staff were attentive, ploite and fun. I implore you to visit this..."
James Antony
"Disappointed with the lack of potato choice...French fries or nothing. The salad needed to be served in a separate bowl not on the plate with the..."
Karen Weston
"We arrived early to a warm welcome. Polite, unintrusive service and excellent food and drink. When we arrived it was just us, but it was busy when we..."
Paul
"We were recommended this place by some friends and we were not disappointed. It was fully booked when I tried to make a reservation, so I messaged..."
Mark Richards
"Really friendly and welcoming staff. Took time to talk us through the dishes, cocktails. Food was really tasty as well. Great..."
Anuradha Waduge
"Lovely little bistro. Good cocktails and varied..."
Gillian Douglass
"Nice place situated close to the station, great attentive staff and equally good menu with a wonderful array of dishes to choose..."
Kwok Lau
"Absolutely fantastic service, really weeell looked after by the wonderful staff and made a great night even..."
Allison Jacob
"Table of 8, fun, lively, great service and food. Really enjoyed myself. Thank you..."
Alison Stitt
"Fabulous food, staff and atmosphere. Great value lunch and we weren't hurried out - wonderful meal and fabulous cocktails. The snails were amazing..."
Katie Sails
"Always love going here and my hen party in wine cellar was no..."
Kirsty Amos
"Meal and venue was exceptional! Sommelier very knowledgeable and recommended a lovely red to accompany our food. Great portion sizes leaving you full..."
Maureen Reene
"Excellent restaurant. Holds more people than you'd think. The food was delicious, and the service was good despite being busy/under Covid..."
Daniel Millar
Under The Clock
Under The Clock
86/100 (45 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
Cafe
Italian
Healthy
Healthy
Cafe
French
European
Italian
Swiss
Swiss
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Café
Swiss
European
Italian
Healthy
French
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sat outside with the dog (who was brought a dog bowl) and had lovely wine and some delicious sharing plates. The loaded fries were my personal..."
Phil Meyers
"Found this little Gem just opened on the Pantiles. Lovely high quality interior, great cocktails and drinks range. Pantiles needs bars like this to..."
Robin Thornton
"Charlottes opened 2 weeks ago, I have been 3 times already. Chilled bar, really friendly staff, Eddy sorts out the tunes. Clearly a lot invested to..."
Craig wooders
"Such a beautiful place. Great cocktail and wine menu, although, I'd probably like to see a few more options for wine by the glass. Pretty pink..."
Cat C
"Great service, amazing cocktails and brilliant atmosphere. Owner offered us free drinks because we were waiting, staff are lovely and know how to..."
Georgia Eyers
"This is my new favourite place. Drinks are amazing. My favourite is Brazilian lemonade (with some rum!) . The staff go above and beyond and are very..."
Z H
"What a breath of fresh air for The Pantiles!!! This is such an incredible venue and everything Tunbridge Wells has been missing. The staff are..."
Louise Wright
"What a lovely addition to the Pantiles. The setting is well thought out. The staff are friendly and can’t do enough to help. They have a lovely..."
Lydia Martelly-French
"The best place to eat and drink in the Tunbridge wells. The Decor is beautiful and everything is finished to such a high standard and all the staff..."
Victoria Chernyshov
"Wow, exactly what the Pantiles needed! The interior design is beyond beautiful, making it the best place to get some Instagram snaps. Even better,..."
Eden Theodore
Bistro Du Vin
Bistro Du Vin
83/100 (3003 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Crab
Prawn Cocktail
Bass
Scallops
Charcuterie
Rump of Lamb
Roast Chicken
Duck
Trifle
Iles Flottante
Bouillabaisse
Hamburger
French onion soup
Oyster
Baguette
Beef Bourguignon
Risotto
Croque Madame
Cakes
Mussels
Roasted Scallops
Puddings
Lamb
Salmon
Cake
Fish
Sandwiches
Soup
Pork
Burger
Scones
Panna Cotta
Pâté
Cod
Pork Belly
Prawns
Beef
Sausage
Fried
Toasts
Salad
Roast Potatoes
Roast Beef
Sit down
French
British
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Validated Parking
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I went to Tunbridge Wells for a couple business meetings and stayed at the Hotel du Vin . A lovely grade II listing mansion built in 1762. I quickly..."
Odo
"We decided to try the taste du vin menu which was excellent value, 5 courses with wine pairings for £55 per person and brilliant that this is..."
Emma Chamberlin
"We enjoyed our Sunday lunch here yesterday. Service was friendly, generous portions and excellent value (3 courses for less that £30). Only slight..."
Harriet Sullivan
"Not Michelin star but it's delicious food; however, I don't think it's fair to charge extra for sides. Yes it's..."
Wendy Leung
"Had brunch in the lounge bar. Very good service, and went down a treat. Reception were very helpful in requesting us a taxi. Not too keen on some..."
Sophie
"Lunch with very old friends. A very satisfactory place to meet. The à la carte menu had some delights and some disappointing dishes, you had to..."
Ivor Slee
"A plush and relaxed setting... Good food and attentive..."
Kwok Lau
"Gorgeous spacious suite with welcoming staff. The breakfast although expensive was great. The Dinner not so good and..."
Pat Ridley
"Wonderful food, good value for..."
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Thackeray's Restaurant
Thackeray's Restaurant
81/100 (1874 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegan Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Crab
Monkfish
Bream
Scallops
Tasting Menu
Breast of Duck
Confit
Cheesecakes
Duck
Rabbit
Selection of Bread
Quail
Dry Aged Fillet of Beef
Lamb
Risotto
Raspberry Souffle Raspberry Sorbet Custard
Fish
Salmon
Lemon Parfait
Pork
Melange D'Orange
Tete De Moine French Cheese with Apricot Smoked Almonds & Shallot
Parfait
Roast Hand Dived Orkney Scallop
Cocktails
Cheesecake
Pan Fried Lande Foie Gras
Venison
Cod
Roast Pineapple Mousse
Sea Bass
Halibut
Beef
Puddings
Wine
Foie gras
Cake
Souffle
Lobster
Soup
Duck breast
Watermelon
Sorbet
Petit Four
Salad
Venison
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Bass
Sit down
European
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"A special birthday meal for partner was made even more special when they remembered my first telephone call. I had mentioned it was a birthday meal..."
Rocky Westerman
"Had the most amazing food fantastic staff could not do enough for us, I recommend this restaurant it was my 70 th birthday and 50th anniversary and..."
Carol Bashford
"Stunning Food, beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, gorgeous period building. Beware wearing high heels ladies, as flooring..."
Lisa Arundel
"First visit but certainly won’t be our last. From the moment we walked through the door we received a warm and friendly welcome! The setting was..."
Reece Hollamby
"I have eaten at Thackeray's many times and we celebrated our wedding anniversary there last night. As always, the food is beautifully presented. We..."
Charles Pope
"Celebrating our first year anniversary with my girlfriend was a special occasion and was a no brainer to visit Thackerays. We had a fantastic 7..."
Andy Kirby
"This place is first class, don't expect to go there and have a cheap meal, it won't happen, what you will get is a beautiful meal , the atmosphere is..."
Linda Whitelegg
"Wonderful restaurant catered well to my dairy free . Great atmosphere and lovely..."
Victoria Churcher
"Another Phillips hit!. Richard Phillips is fast becoming my favourite Chef, not only because he has created a damned good chain of restaurants that..."
Ghenghis
"It not in Croydon!. It's in Tunbridge..."
Jack Spratt
"Love our lunch and the staff were all very friendly! I made a note upon booking mentioning it's for my husband's birthday, they left a birthday card..."
Shunhan Chang
"My second visit to Thackeray’s and this time for the set lunch menu. It’s starts with the bread which is just moorish and then the food continues..."
Foodie KP
"We went for lunch for our anniversary, and let me tell you, this is the best food and service in Tunbridge Wells, and it's not even close. Everything..."
Phil Meyers
"We enjoyed the food at this restaurant, as it was of very good quality. However, we couldn't help but feel that the portion sizes were a bit on the..."
Ben S
"We visited this restaurant for Sunday lunch, and we were impressed! The food was very good and the staff provided excellent service and made us feel..."
Mira L
"Visit yesterday for my bday and so had we did, we moved recently to the area so still getting to know new places, food is great and well priced ,..."
Denise Hernández- Wright
"Absolutely fantastic! The experience begins before you’ve even entered. The characterful building greets you before entry, as you look upon the..."
Philip Gardiner
"Beautifully presented tasty food and excellent service at extremely reasonable prices. Chose Thackerays due to an article on the best places to eat..."
steph moseley
"There was a sense of anticipation in spending time in a spot where Thackeray once stayed and the place does not disappoint. The downstairs..."
Nive Raitz von Frentz
"We had a lovely Sunday lunch on the terrace. Four nice choices for each course and all the usual extras amuse bouche, bread and petit fours. ..."
Mandie Sidlin-Daniel
Cote Tunbridge Wells
Cote Tunbridge Wells
79/100 (4800 ratings)
Restaurants
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Burnt Orange Tart
Juice & Smoothies
Calamari
Puddings
Juice & Smoothies
Crepes
Cakes
Risotto
Cake
Roasted Sea Bass
Mussels
Soup
Breton Fish Stew
Lamb
Steak Frites
Pâté
Confit Pork Belly
Fish
Tuna
Pork Belly
Roasted Lamb Rump
Pork
Calamares
Sea Bass
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Eggs Benedict
Parfait
Salmon
French Toast
Moules frites
Sirloin Steak
Full breakfast
Sausage
Steak Tartare
Côte De Boeuf
Fried
Beef
Calamari
Latte
Cod
Goat Cheese Salad
CREME CARAMEL
Chocolate Mousse
Salad
Steak Frites
Toasts
Duck
Poulet Breton Au Grillé
Sit down
French
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We'd gone to Cote as it was across the road from a performance we were to see. We advised the staff that we were seeing a show tonight and they were..."
Danica Nau
"Oh if you have never been here, you have never had any service, like this. Kind friendly. Understanding. Our Grandson loved the cooked breakfast. So..."
Diana Parsons
"The waitress gave us two complimentary glasses of champagne when she heard my partner and I hadn’t been out for nearly a year without the children..."
Eva Sonneveld
"Food is always good, never had a bad meal here. That includes breakfast, Christmas parties and evening meals. Well done..."
Jilly May
"Lovely meal in a lovely restaurant served by lovely attentive staff. Thank you..."
Sally Burr
"My wife and I had a very lovely meal. Many thanks to all the..."
Paul Robert Ashwood
"Had a wonderful meal, would love if there was a cocktail menu. Sam Stacey was brilliant "Front of house!" Will return definitely!..."
Susie Duke
"good, great service, full breakfast for 3 £35 is a little expensive, but over all it was..."
Rachel Smith
"Have wanted to come here since it opened! The food was lovely. I had a steak and it melted in the mouth!! Beautiful. Will definitely come..."
Fay Hamilton
"Very nice lunch, tender steak and superb tomato salad with very helpful friendly staff. Would definitely visit..."
Sue Murrell
"Really friendly service, in a lovely environment and great location, with fantastic out door dining options. I had the fillet steak, crème brûlée..."
Wesley Richardson
"This is a delightful French Bistro to visit if you are ever in Tunbridge Wells. Located just on Mount Pleasant. The ambience was good. The food was..."
Olubukola Ayodele
"Côte Brasserie is a popular chain of French restaurants that can be found all over the UK. The Tunbridge Wells branch is located in a prime spot in..."
Kwok Lau
"I had breakfast with a new neighbor here,the waiter and waitress there are very friendly. The food is fair but the outdoor environment is..."
Carine Ip
"Love to come and eat at this place. The food is great and affordable. The staff are always very friendly but professional. The place is clean and the..."
Lavinia Popescu
"They have some really good vegan options - great vegan burger and a fantastic chocolatey vegan dessert! I'm told the steak is good as well. Service..."
Elizabeth
"Good service, good food . Drinks a little pricey if you're not a wine drinker. My only disappointment was the potato dauphinoise , more cooked in..."
daron bates
"Rocked up without a booking was told it would be difficult as within the next 20 mins they were fully booked yeah right! Anywho found us a table for..."
A Newman
"Lovely place! The food was nice, our waitress Danni was just fantastic! We were visiting TW just for two days but defo will come to Cote again when..."
I T
"Greeted by the manager who was so nice and polite. All staff were helpful and professional. Food was..."
Darren Scott