TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"We had a lovely stay here with our dog. Room was absolutely gorgeous, we both had a bath and you even get bath soaks and smellies provided. The food..."

Mike Tooley

Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld

"Great querky little pub with little booths in parts. GREAT food much cooked in the fire oven. Fish stew was a hit with us. The Globe has great..."

Elaine Briggs

"Very cozy and cute place. Nice atmosphere and interesting interior. Due to the fact that it is quite far from the town center, there are fewer people..."

Vital Yeutukhovich

"Quality pub, with amazing food. Had the Romney marsh lamb burger and chips and it was amazing! Great coffee too. Highly recommended, incredible decor..."

Ben Russell

"A group of us enjoyed an excellent breakfast here during a long weekend in Rye. The pub itself is beautiful inside and out, with some really..."

Adam Pescod

"Beautiful setting. Great menu and choice of drinks. Excellent service. Fab quirky pub for a good..."

Melanie Failes

"Great looking place. A good selection of Ales, Larger, Gin /, Cocktail and..."

Neil Allen

"A nice little place that we chanced upon for lunch. The fish was really good, especially the crispy skin. The mussels were very fresh and tasty too!..."

Siewling Lay

"Amazing food, excellent staff and the most eclectic atmosphere I’ve experienced anywhere. If you are in the Rye area, I recommend stopping by and..."

Zack Spieth

"Food was great, the service was impeccable and the decor is quirky! Love..."

Bernize Gregory

"The atmosphere and food were good. We liked this place. The food was really nice and a lot of it is original and great concepts with a few minor..."

Rebekah Weiler

"Lovely place for lunch in Rye. The interior was really nice with a cozy fireplace as well. We ordered the fried squid, whole Camembert and daily..."

Suani Rn

"This pub is a real gem! My daughter and I booked a table on her birthday never having visited before but were very impressed. It’s got a quirky..."

Andrew Deackes

"We’ve come back here two days running which says something! There’s a good choice of locally sourced food, including vegetarian and vegan..."

David Cooper

"Had the most amazing meal in 2020 and came back hoping to get the fish platter and strawberry smash. Sadly both werent on the menu anymore. (Please..."

Barb T

"May 2022 highly recommended - a must if in the area. First visit and we stopped for lunch. Interior amazing decor and excellent service. Staff were..."

Janette Wallace

Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen

Fresh Tagliatelle and Mussels

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"A stylishly decorated restaurant with a lovely ambience. Staff are very attentive, warm and friendly. The menu has a good selection of choices for..."

Claire Mendonca-Yeboah

"We visited this lovely spot during noon. At first it looked closed, but we're so glad we tried the door because the tables are in the back! We were..."

Ruben Decoster

"This place is a must when coming to Rye! The service was great, the staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious! The..."

Emma-Jo Berry

"Delicious mediterranean cuisine, very nice staff and generally a pleasing experience. Offers choice of vegan/vegetarian/dairy free/gluten free..."

Tereza Míková

"We went to Marco’s for lunch yesterday and both have agreed it was THE best pizza we’ve ever had. The decor is fabulous, the service was lovely,..."

Becca Howe

"Wonderful place with a lovely vibe and the most convivial of hosts. Marco and Mia are so warm and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious and..."

Ivar LeTap

"Had a great midweek meal here at Marcos. Always visiting and wandering around Rye, but haven't ever tried this place. Now, I'm not sure why we didn't..."

Matt Hards

"We were walk-ins and had a very warm and professional greeting and a table was sorted for the two of us with no fuss. The ambiance and vibe is..."

Ronald Keating

"The BEST food and experience!! 10/10!! The owners are passionate about what they do and it shows in the service they provide and the food they..."

Natalie Beeler

"Beautiful vegan food. Charming interiors and ambience with a lovely view of the private garden. I randomly found this place while walking down the..."

Teri Atif

"I loved the vibe and the food at Marco’s! Everything was fresh and tasty, the only thing is portions were small and we shared another main course..."

terry salerno

"On holiday in Camber and took my wife here for our date night. Beautiful Mediterranean cuisine, set in the stunning historic town of Rye. The menu..."

Eamonn H

"Very enjoyable evening at Marcos. Great menu variety for all, very enjoyable food, in a beautiful setting. Look forward to returning..."

Joe Brunt

"Amazing food, amazing indoor decoration and vibe! And also excellent service! Well done 👏 Also, massive portions. You would never get these..."

Dimitris Ntarladimas

"Great ambience and wonderfully friendly and welcoming hosts. It was refreshing to find vegan options that were rich with vegetables and not just..."

Paintmeblueagain

"Marco’s is lovely place. It was 10 out of 10 experience. Marco and Miya are very friendly and welcoming. Foods were amazing. Definitely..."

Barış Demirer

"Marco and his wife Mia are amazing! The atmosphere and food here was absolutely amazing. We decided to do a full three course meal for our..."

C H

"Booked online but were late due to our bus not turning up. We were greeted with a friendly and reassuring face :) A great start which only got..."

VJ Lonsdale

Hoof

85/100 (2502 ratings)

Burger and Fries with Cheese

Camembert Sharer with Toasted Sourdough

Steak salad

Ribs

Fries Seasoned with Garlic and Rosemary 10oz Sirloin Steak and Mixed Leaf Salad

"The setting is lovely in this restaurant in the lovely town of Rye. The beef brisket was tender and the meat was good quality. I'd say they missed a..."

Robin Cuthbertson

"Great food, especially the meat (locally sourced) Fantastic Milkshakes really liked the Nutella one. We all enjoyed ourselves. Waitresses were very..."

Surrey Cyclist

"Amazing burgers and the steak was incredible! Service was excellent. We loved it so much we ate here twice in our very short time in..."

Danielle H

"One of the best Sunday roasts ever tried. The beef was tender and juicy with an amazing gravy. The beef burger was really big and all the ingredients..."

Mattia Di Bilio

"Lovely restaurant, helpful staff, amazing meat..."

Clara Fernandez

"Oct 23 Lovely setting and visit recommended when in Rye. Staff very welcoming and helpful and attentive. Food was very good quality and cooked..."

Janette Wallace

"We've been there for a quick, unpretentious lunch and had a surprise. The waitresses were very friendly and kind, finding us a table and being..."

Matheus Buschinelli

"Really nice, I was pleasantly surprised as I’m generally speaking not a burger fan but I was a fan of these burgers, plus the coleslaw, truffle..."

Adam Elsodaney

Mark Lanario

"Excellent customer service by the young lady. Prompt and looked after us. The only loss was the medium-rare sirloin was overcooked slightly, and no..."

Adnan Hussain

"Popped in for an ad hoc lunch whilst visiting Rye. Really warm welcome and great table upstairs. I had the halloumi burger. We also had a lamb..."

Kathy Turner-Hart

"Absolutely delicious, my favourite restaurant in Rye. Everyone is so friendly and dogs are welcome. My pups had a fantastic..."

C Findo

"Great selection of food options, lovingly prepared. Delicious and reasonably priced. Great service, also. Would certainly..."

Simon G

"Restaurant was ok, food presentation was great. Burger was way too dry, I asked it to be medium and it was over well done. Gluten free buns and many..."

Miguel SG

"Lovely food . Steak was nice . They not serving Sunday..."

M.M

"Can’t overstate how good this place was and how much it exceeded expectations - it’s much more than just burgers. The selection of steaks from..."

Philip McEleney

"Visited Wednesday evening booked a table as it can get busy. The steaks are fabulous, but the chips looked anaemic and resembled the cheapest frozen..."

Bee Hobbs (sewlittlebee)

Giants Fireplace Bar At The Mermaid Inn

Accepts American Express

William The Conqueror

Moussaka with Greek Salad

Conquer Burger Fully Loaded with Skinny Fries

Waffle with Ice Cream and Butterscotch

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Friendly pub with welcoming bar staff. Fog friendly as long as they are kept on leads. Food tasty and prepared quickly, great way to begin or finish..."

birding john

"Had lunch here today on our day trip. A quaint, charming, nautically themed pub with good food. Tucked away with lots of charm. My son had the..."

Terence Webb

"The place is well look after, its clean and tidy, very good food we have the grilled tiger prawn when we're there and its superb!. The service was..."

Dii Alderton

"We enjoy visiting this pub after a dog walk. It's dog friendly so you can sit inside with your dog but as it was a nice day we chose to sit outside...."

Nicky Haselgrove

"Great place for food, pets welcome, caters for everyone, VVGF. Free..."

Fee Fee

"Great pub. Quick service. Also has a specialised Greek menu. Plenty of parking. I went with a ride 55 motorbikes. Not A..."

krisfoshizzle

"Lovely pub at Rye Harbour. Great fish and chips. Specialise in Greek and Cypriot..."

Caroline Page

"Wait staff excellent. Food decent by British standards. The floor and table were clean and tidy. Our slightly muddy dogs were warmly received (thanks..."

Brent Gauspohl

"We popped in here whilst away for the weekend with our dog. They were incredibly friendly, lovely atmosphere and we thoroughly enjoyed the food. We..."

Jodie Waumsley

"Very nice tucked-away local pub with a rustic but stylish interior. The fish and chips was excellent, as was the..."

G T

Ypres Castle Inn

82/100 (3887 ratings)

Roast Pork with Broccoli

Beer Battered Cod Chips Peas Tartare Sauce

Pork

Salad

Our Mixed Seafood Platter

Wild boar

Crab

Mountain of Ice Cream

Steak

Scallops

Ypres Burger Fries Coleslaw

"I've been to Rye many times, but didn't realize this place was tucked away by the castle. A must for cask ale and craft ale lovers. A great..."

Austen Marsh

"What a pub this is! Been to Rye twice and each time the Ypres has been the highlight of the visit! No food, just wonderful beer and a superbly..."

Martin Hodgson

"Such a lovely, historic spot a stones throw from the cute shops of Rye. There's a fantastic selection of beers and non-alcoholic options including..."

Nicholas

"Love popping in here when we come to Rye. Always a great selection of well kept beers. Friendly welcome and lovely feel to the place. We will be..."

Louise Talmage

"This 5 stars is a lot to do with the English Pet Nat we drank there - spectacular, and wasn't expecting to find natural wine here. They don't do hot..."

Dominic Parry

"Situated below Ypres Castle & Gun Gardens is The Ypres Castle Pub. Known as Vipers to us locals. A old rustic pub with a wood fire and great..."

Andy Packham

"Great traditional 'wet' pub with great beers and wine. Lively bar and a satisfying wood fire. Bar snacks (heffty pork pies). Large beer garden. ..."

Andrew P_______

"Stumbled into this lovely little country pub on a beautiful day in Rye. Fantastic selection of beers and ciders, many from Sussex but lots from..."

Seth Kallen

"My favourite pub in Rye. Very atmospheric with dark lighting and candles by the castle. The Ypres Castle Inn is a traditional English pub. It is a..."

Jay Tatlock

"Great free house with a fine selection of rotating beers on cask and keg. Sunny garden, great views and friendly..."

Johnny Horth

The Devil In Rye

81/100 (1323 ratings)

"Took my boyfriend for a birthday meal here this evening and we were absolutely amazed by the outstanding service we received as well as the menu..."

Lauren O'Sullyy

"Truly exquisite meal, my food heaven. We will definitely be returning soon and recommending you to our..."

Murdina Irving

"The best meal I have had dining out for a very very long time . A big Thankyou to the..."

Jane Pentecost-Wild

"It's not often I eat out and am seriously impressed, but the flavours here are something else. Truly spectacular and we will definitely be back!..."

Cindy Chin Sang

"We booked the Ambrette based on reviews - we were not disappointed. The food was amazing and the service excellent! The staff treated us as if we..."

TimandSue Davis

"Lovely place to eat, food was amazing and quirky, loved the little extras they thrown in, not a place for kids though! will def be visiting again..."

Camille Mclean

"Fabulous meal here, our first time and we will definitely come back. Food and service..."

Suzanne Merrifield

"Absolutely fantastic food and great staff,..."

Jon Webb

"FAB FAB FAB food. staff. new location. #..."

Alan Keith Birtles

"Been numerous times now and it just gets better and better. Without doubt the best restaurant in..."

Phil Martin

"Yet another fabulous meal. This time in the new premises. Very..."

Glynis Janetta Birtles

"Best food I have ever tasted and such wonderful staff and..."

Sarah Wickenden

"Wonderful food Wonderful flavours highly..."

Patsy Rose

"Wow! I didn't know what to expect but it definitely exceeded it! The food was excellent and unique. Very tasty, decent portion size and a spicy kick!..."

Nick Darlow

"The food was great and we were especially pleased that the menu has a separate Vegan section that groups together all dishes from other parts of the..."

Alex Hardiman

"My husband is Vegetarian and has a number of allergies. He is coeliac, and lactose intolerant, allergic to walnuts and Brazil nuts. The Head Chef at..."

Ivor Putnam

"Utterly fantastic meal! The menu is filled with delicate flavours and interesting pairings, from the small bite starters to the roasts. The peri peri..."

Zayna Aston

"Loved it! A delicious fusion of regional Indian dishes with new and fresh seasonal market produce. So much more than a curry house, with pleasant..."

Andrew Osborne

"I ordered the baked aubergine flavoured with garlic and it was honestly one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever eaten. The flavours, presentation..."

Mark Westwood

"Amazing food, Amazing service ❤️ Would definitely go back if I visit Rye again, pretty pricy but worth the money for sure, they gave us lovely..."

Georgia S

"Loved this place. It's a fusion of Morrocan / British / South Indian (?), done extremely well. It's cheap for the quality, service is attentive, and..."

Steven Burnett

"Amazing flavours, excellent service, very good value for money. I went to this restaurant on Saturday night without booking and i have been very..."

Вадим Нистер

"Visited this treasure one Sunday lunchtime. We were warmly welcomed and shown to a comfortable table. We didn’t feel we had the capacity for the..."

Jane Chakravorty

The Union Rye

81/100 (1441 ratings)

Aged Castle Farm Beef Tartare

Beef

Ricotta

Castle Farm Bavette Steak Soft Herbs Mustard Capers

Braised Pork Neck Fillet

Scallops Mash Smoked Pork Belly Wild Garlic & Walnut Pesto

"The starter and main course were as good as any food I have ever eaten. Thoroughly delicious. Pudding not to the same standard and wine a little..."

Victoria Thornburrow

"This restaurant is just a delight! Chef Mariana prepares dishes of exceptional refinement. She marvelously practices the mixture of flavors with..."

Pojhan Vahabi

"Amazing food with a wonderful wine list, and even better service. I celebrated my birthday at The Union Rye and we were well looked after by a very..."

George Hayden

"Was not expecting to find such amazing food in Rye! Everything was so spectacularly prepared, service was super friendly and decor is so cute too. So..."

Stephanie Lok

"Everytime we have been to Rye we have found this restaurant to be very busy. This time we were lucky to find space for lunch. What can I say about..."

Nitin Kapoor

"Spent a lovely day trip in Rye ♡ and found this lovely resto. A gem and nice food right next to the cathedral. We had ricotta, tempura veg, pork..."

Chay Chui

"Had a wonderful time along with Amos at the Union. Very dog friendly. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was chilled and lovely for a Sunday. Photos are..."

J-Ney Antique

"Delicious food, spanning a variety of cuisines and mixing a lot of flavours. Great service too. Particularly enjoyed the chicken hearts, goats cheese..."

Abhinav Gandhi

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant. We loved their sharing dishes - we had five between the two of us. The menu was imaginative and the friendly..."

Kathryn Hundleby

"Thank you so much for serving amazing food to a tired, grumpy and fussy family! We were let down by another local restaurant and the team at the..."

Emily Goodridge

Oriental Delight

73/100 (1584 ratings)

Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls Own Crackers and Chips for My Youngest

Sweet and Sour Vegetables Egg Fried Rice and Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

"Amazing food. Everyone enjoyed their food. Was a small trip from where we where staying at camber sands, but a quick and efficient phone call placed..."

Rik B (DadsAreBrilliant)

"Food was great, came out piping hot and was very helpful and patient with us when we ordered. Have used a few times now and never been a..."

Mike A

"Best sweet and sour chicken (HK style) and chicken balls I have ever had! Delicious..."

Joe Bond Creates

"A really great Chinese, but I think second best in..."

Wandering Man

"Wonderful and excellent, friendly service. My mother is gluten free and vegetarian and they accommodated very nicely (stir fry veg with tofu). We had..."

Martin

"Best Chinese I've ever had! the food was delivered hot we had it two days running highly recommended..."

TMS Friend

"Have had a few takeaways from Oriental Delight now. Every time the food has been delicious and hot, with great service too. Highly..."

Ian Robinson

"Great takeaway. The owner let us sit and eat our food inside during the annual Eye bonfire because it was raining and there was nowhere to..."

Billy curtis

"Used the Oriental Delight a couple of days ago when we were staying near Rye for a couple of days. Really good take-away! Chicken and pork cooked..."

Shane Waterman

"Regularly get take aways from here and meals have always been excellent! Not a single thing we could fault. Not tried any other Chinese takeaways in..."

Louise Wakely

"Probably the best Chinese we've had! We love Chinese and it was the first time we'd had it from here, but can safely say we will be having it again..."

Sara Maitland

Happy House

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"Amazing! One of the best King Prawn Udon Noodles I have ever tried. Not the biggest of the portions, but very generous with the..."

Mar Carrero

"Very good Chinese food, highly..."

Wandering Man

"Great takeaway, don't really know what people are moaning about. Had the Roast Pork with Strong Beans aka Char Siu Pork with Egg Friend Rice, Deep..."

J-Ney Antique

"Absolutely delicious, and they even leave out the beansprouts from my chow mein - just as I ask them to. Delivery is quick too. I order from here..."

Rynne

"I always have: Chicken in Thai sauce but change it to Kung Po Sauce. Fantastic dish, consistently excellent. Battered chicken breast in a thick spicy..."

Liam Mardle

"Just down the road from The Landgate sitting between The Queens p/h and Yummies kebab. The Happy House doesn't look much from the outside, but the..."

Andy Packham

"We arrived in Rye on a Friday evening, hungry. Happy House was a few days down from where we were staying and we ordered thinking we'd have to wait..."

Ed Hallifax

"Always polite, great..."

Sherry Skinner

"Went in and ordered our food and was cooked quite quickly. Nice food and would use again...."

Intelligent Business Solutions

"Really tasty food tastes better than it looks.Chicken is really good doesn’t taste..."

Cherri Gittens

"We've ordered from Happy House many times and found the service and food to be pretty..."

Matrix Wake

"Home delivery recommended when you just don't want to cook. Good variety of..."

Tracey Hooper

"Love the food from here always tasty and nice and freshly cooked ...Deff reccomend..."

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