Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ventnor

5 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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Tz's True Food Kitchen
Tz's True Food Kitchen
98/100 (2224 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Seafood
British
Asian
Mediterranean
International
Steakhouse
Street Food
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Street Food
International
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Pancetta
Swordfish
Truffle Ponzu
Lamb
Pastries
Curry
Crab Ceviche
Pasta
Pesto
Pork Belly
Prawns
Koji Coconut and Lemongrass Chicken Szechuan Noodles
Salad
Fish
Sea Bass
Thai Yellow Curry with Beef Fillet
Pork
Sausage
Wagyu Beef and Lobster Burger
Crab
Ragu
Fried
Poached Eggs
Scallops
Paninis
Monkfish
Linguine
Duck
Espresso
Brownie
Calamari
Pork Belly
Sandwiches
Bass
Puddings
Risotto
Seafood
Chimichurri
Burger
Truffle
Cake
Mussels
Mojito
Cheese Balls
Seared Scallops
Tasting Menu
Ice Cream
Soup
Calamares
Margarita
Hamburger
Beef
Tagliatelle
Panna Cotta
Carbonara
Quiche
Cappuccino
Paella
Tempura
Paella
Tapas
Risotto
Lobster
Panna cotta
Raspberry Doughnuts
Cakes
Ciabatta
Sit down
Seafood
International
Asian
European
Fusion
Street Food
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
American Express
Free off-street parking
Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Visa
Street Parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"The most amazing food! This must be one of the best restaurants on the Island. We've been twice now and have been really impressed on both..."
Katrina Reading
"Only our second visit. First was a year ago when we were down (from Lancaster) for a Cousin's Wedding. We're here again for her twin Sister's..."
Carl Parton
"Visited for the first time last night for a birthday meal and will definitely be going again. The food was amazing and the staff friendly and..."
Tanya Rock
"Fantastic birthday meal with my husband. Best meal we’ve had in as long as we can remember. Lovely and attentive staff. Will be back soon without..."
Robyn Munt
"Mexican night was BRILLIANT ....delicious food, it was impeccable; beautifully presented, tasted amazing, served by the lovely charismatic chef Adam!..."
Clare Williams
"Second time now and again did not disappoint , a lovely 50th celebration, fantastic food and fantastic service. This cosy little restaurant is..."
Steven O'Dell
"Lovely place good atmosphere good prices and very friendly..."
Fluida Adami
"Excellent food excellent venue excellent service. Would highly recommend..."
Carole Rann
"The most amazing steak I’ve ever had. Definitely gets Australia’s tick of approval..."
Mandy Marincic
"Fresh food cooked by proper chefs with an eye for detail, taste and above all, simplicity to entice the..."
Giulio Giancovich
"Had an amazing meal staff we're very nice..."
Julia 'watson' Davis
"Amazing food and really good service..."
Lauren Norman
"Fantastic food great service. Will definitely come again. Thank..."
Abida Mohammed
"Great food and fantastic service. My friend and me we lovely time over..."
Yanet Tamayo
"If you are someone love exploring and surprises, you must leave all your choices to the chef! You will be rewarded absolutely. The service and..."
Mary Milton
"We went to celebrate my Wife's special birthday. This is an absolute gem of a place and we will be back. We love dining out and working for a very..."
Clive Jones
"Can't praise the eve we had here enough. Food was a very full, interesting and enticing menu of flavours. It was very tasty and presented very well..."
Irwin Ford
"Quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever eaten in my life. I haven’t even left the restaurant without thinking, “my god I need to leave a..."
Ems Pearson
"There food is exquisite. 👌None like the other, Totally worth it. Every bit of the food was perfect. More than 100% Recommended. 💯Will..."
Ly
"Stunning small plate food, lovely service & great ambience. Dessert was the highlight for me - Eton mess accompanied by the most gorgeous citrus..."
sandy Comber
"one of the best restaurant we have been last few years. Great food , very nice hosting Good to booked in..."
Szymon Niestryjewski
"Wow. We were looking for a great dinner and I was completely blown away by the food here. The service was great, very friendly with good..."
Mike Hickman
"Highly recommend this place! A successful fusion of seafood and Asian flavours, done in a way that is innovative and very very tasty. Add to that the..."
Sandra Witzel
"Wonderful atmosphere, great food and..."
Dan S.
The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms
The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms
92/100 (562 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Ceviche
Duck Liver Parfait Crisp Croquette Spiced
Crab
Veal
Scones
Tarte Tatin
Chocolate Mousse Cocoa Tuile and Fresh Coffee
Scallops
Turbot
Sorbet
Cakes
Homemade Chocolates
Duck
Pork Belly
Mackerel
Lamb
Escalope of Cornish Cod Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Sauce
Oyster
Sea Bass
Fish
Coffee and Handmade Chocolates
Risotto
Venison
Pork
Honey Roast Guinea Fowl and Roast Hispi Cabbage
Salmon
croissant
Duck Liver Parfait with Crispy Leg Croquette Spiced Fig Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta
Sunday roast
Escalope of Cornish Stonebass Cauliflower Puree Saute Pak Choi and Red Wine Sauce
Sandwiches
Afternoon tea
Button Mushroom Velouté with Mushroom Stuffed Pasta & Truffle Dressing
Duck breast
Gazpacho with Crab and Pickled Radish
Cod
Beef
Gulab jamun
Penne
Foie gras
Bisque
Salt Baked Celeriac
Carpaccio
Finger Sandwiches
Lobster
Truffle
Puddings
Sourdough Bread with Butter
Desserts Winter 2022
Tasting Menu
Cake
Lasagne
Ice Cream
Slow Cooked Breast of Low Lamb Braised Pearl Barley
Salad
Homemade Bread
Soup
Sit down
Mediterranean
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Delicious and creative dishes, including interesting Vegetarian options. Wonderful friendly service added to the occasion. Would recommend table..."
Edward Barnes
"The champagne high-tea was an absolutely lovely experience for my auntie and I, from beginning to end. From the minute we arrived, we were warmly..."
Suki Stockham
"Top rated food. Rather an underwhelming interior in the restaurant and the lounge area, it could do with an interior designer coming in. The waiter..."
marc
"An excellent place for eating. The set lunch is amazing value for extremely good food. The service is excellent, and the location is great..."
Lee Cotton
"Matthew Tomkinson at the Hambrough reminds us all what 'fine dining' should mean, yet so rarely does, alas; for his cooking contains the rarest of..."
Ted Nield
"Ambiance, experience and hospitality where all superb - we were made to feel very special to be honest. Food in totality was exceptional - a lunch..."
Mike Jolly
"The duck parfait was a meaty cloud of joy. The lamb beautifully cooked but a little confusing. The beef was like eating delicious velvet. The cod was..."
Mr Akhtar
"Went there for a wedding breakfast ( evening meal). Highly recommend it. Amazing food, and great service. Couldn't of been more helpful..."
Helen Kibbey
"The most incredible fine dining experience. Each and every element of the meal was perfection. Everything from the sourdough and salted butter was..."
The Charlotte Diaries
"Superb, 7 course tasting menu, we enjoyed every dish. Table in the window with a beautiful view. Good atmosphere, helpful friendly..."
Rachel Green
"Outstanding experience ! Thank you Matthew and Geo ! Beautiful ravioli, beef Rossini and the Apple tart is a fusion of flavours you will never..."
Gino Feraru
"We had lunch at the Hamborough twice while we were on the Island. Both occasions were truly excellent, perfect flavours, textures and beautifully..."
Gordon Brown
"Well worth a visit. Had Sunday lunch here was lovely with a great atmosphere, Ventnor is a quiet holiday spot with its own charm plus a sandy and..."
David Best
"Our second time at this restaurant and this time staying in one of the room. Amazing breakfast, really high quality ingredients, beautiful room with..."
Vanessa Kho
"we had a lovely break in a lovely room looking out over Ventnor beach, breakfast was delicious, but we went to have dinner, cooked by Mathew..."
Serena Cottrell
"We had an amazing lunch at the Hambrough. Lovely, attentive staff and delicious food on the set lunch menu. A really happy lunch experience. We will..."
Ian Robinson
"We had a lovely large room with double aspect views over the marina and sea, with a bath strategically placed to soak them up. The bed was large and..."
Caroline Eastwood
"We booked for afternoon tea, using a voucher bought as a gift. From the moment we walked in, we were treated superbly. We were greeted at reception,..."
Island Nanna
"We went to the Hambrough for the weekend and booked the restaurant for our first nights meal, I can truly say it was amazing. I had Gazpacho with..."
Craig Campbell
Cantina
Cantina
89/100 (1069 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Asian
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Baked Beans
Pasta
Garlic bread
Tomatoes and Sourdough Toast
Green Tea
Toasts
Meatloaf
Duck breast
Lemoncello and Plum Tart
Seafood Stew
Salad
Juice
Poached Eggs
Pasta
Canelés de Bordeaux
Fondue
Chili
Avocado toast
Pepperoni
Black and White Pudding
Crab
sausage sandwich
Linguine
Toasted Banana Bread Ice Cream Salted Butterscotch Sauce
Meatballs
Duck
Goulash
Focaccia
Mussels
Puddings
Quiche
Salmon
Cake
Halloumi
Soup
Cakes
Noodle
Lamb
Chowder
Sausage
Beef
Pesto
Scrambled Eggs
Ragu
Fish
Sausage Rolls
Sea Bass
Slow Cooked Cheesy Beans
Pork
Homemade Bread
Pancakes
english breakfast
Sauerteig Brot
Hummus
Charcuterie
Latte
Poached Egg Avocado on Sourdough Toast
Bakery
Sit down
Café
British
Mediterranean
International
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Ive been here for two days straight filling myself with a veggie breakfast, my first BLT and unlimited coffee. It's full of beautiful, polite staff..."
Sam Bruce
"Thank you Cantina for a late served dinner (we came just before closing) for us on Saturday night! Food was absolutely amazing same as staff! We..."
Tatiana Stančíková
"Lovely staff, excellent service and fantastic food. Quirky place but the food is..."
Anne Humphreys
"My sister and I had breakfast here this morning. Fabulous sourdough toast topped with tomatoes, avocado, feta and poached egg with a sprinkling of..."
Sally Todd
"Something different on the Island, exceptional and eclectic breakfast choices, quality sausages with a duck egg. Really loved it. We were looked..."
Michele Salmon
"Great food, great staff, lovely evening. Highly recommend. Thank..."
Mark Chilcott
"Had lunch here today with a group of friends - meat eaters, veggies and a vegan. All had a fab meal, no fuss! Lovely food, delicious mocktails,..."
Linda Meredith
"Fantastic breakfast, smooth coffee and homemade bread. I’m in heaven..."
Phil Ainley
"Gorgeous food on every occasion we have visited. Particular favourites are the porridge and avocado toast. The bread and baked goods are fantastic..."
Eleanor Larkin
"Cantina has a great menu and staff. My kids love going there and trying different things. Their fresh bread is yummy..."
Toni Copping
"Thank you for some of the most interesting and delicious food we have eaten for a long time. We really enjoyed the great service, happy vibe and..."
Katrina Webb
"Excellent food, freshly prepared, very friendly and attentive service, a lovely location, and with a great selection of Austrian and Bavarian..."
Jane Maack
"Took friends for a meal on Thursday evening, Friendly and welcoming, great service, can see into kitchen and see food being prepared using fresh..."
Jane Mott
"Best breakfast ever �great value great hot chocolate as well..."
Tom Driscoll
"We stumbled upon this hidden gem when we were traveling on the Isle of Wight. Great food, even the beans for full English is specially made with..."
Jos To
"Absolutely wonderful brunch and amazing Bloody Mary (get one...or two!). Friendly staff too. Will definitely go..."
Carl Peachey
"Amazing brunch and friendly staff. The only thing that lets Cantina down is the lack of space inside, therefore, they have to turn people away at the..."
Zoé K (zoevisits)
"Absolutely loved this place! Dita is so friendly, welcoming and fun. We went for dinner and had an amazing evening. Adam is a very talented chef, all..."
Pete Coultas
"A cozy little place, with amazing food and excellent staff. We got to try just two things out of their brunch menu, and both were beyond amazing in..."
Kushagra Kapoor
"Love this place! We came here for brunch as it had some more interesting sounding dishes on the menu and we wanted a break from the usual full..."
Sandra Witzel
"Loved everything! Fresh and delicious breakfast, oat latte, lovely staff and cosy..."
Audre
"Outstanding food that was reasonably priced, amazingly friendly service, and a chill comforting atmosphere. The food really was divine, if you have a..."
Ben Eves
"Lovely place. Booked 15 for brunch. We were warned only the chef and one front of house staff working. We were fine with that and prepared to have a..."
Gilliana Sims
"Booked table (recommended as small and gets busy). Food was fabulous & cooked with care. We had garlic bread& chorizo followed by fish dishes & tart..."
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The Bistro
The Bistro
87/100 (1392 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
French
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
European
Mediterranean
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Crab
Hake
Sunday roast
Duck
Tempura
Puddings
Risotto
Lamb
Cake
Salmon
Pesto
Soup
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Sandwiches
Strudel
Cheesecake
Pâté
Haddock
Beef
Cod
Pork Belly
Prawns
Mackerel
Sea Bass
Sausage
Roast Beef
Pasta
Sit down
Contemporary
French
British
Mediterranean
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Discover
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Bistro is our favourite eating out place on the Island. Fantastic menu and staff. Wonderful food cooked by Andy. We recently celebrated our..."
Delia Blackman
"My 1st visit to the Bistro last night, and I must say I was very impressed. My friend & I had a wonderful meal, which included the Ventnor Bay crab..."
Mandy Lambert - Ousby
"The food is great (Andy the chef really knows his stuff) and you are always made to feel welcome. We have never had a meal there that we haven't..."
Mick Harris
"Superb food, lovely decor and ambience. Wonderful friendly staff. Can't recommend highly..."
Karen Anne Morgan
"Had a beautiful brunch this morning - the staff are all lovely and welcoming and the food is beautiful! Will definitely be returning..."
Katie Marie Hough
"The best steak I have had on the island so far! Accompanied by a sublime sauce. How I have overlooked this place is a travesty to my tastebuds...."
Darren Ford
"Lovely little restaurant. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive. Plenty of time between courses to relax. Absolutely delicious food..."
Jane Torode
"Wonderful meal to celebrate my wife's birthday while on short break in Ventnor. Would highly recommend this..."
Malcolm Smart
"Definitely worth a visit when on the Isle of Wight! -be sure to book a table, as you otherwise might struggle to get in! -and book the beginning of..."
Markus Wilian
"Fab-u-lous!!! Excellent food, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Top..."
Phil Ainley
"Absolutely gorgeous food, lovely friendly atmosphere recommend to..."
Madelyne Lewis
"Great chef, wonderful food, warm and friendly staff. Can't get enough of it!..."
Heather Whatley
"Amazing food and lovely staff! Definitely worth a visit!..."
Katie Weldon
"Great place, great chef!! Definitely a place to..."
Andrew Dodds
"Fabulous little family friendly restaurant. Amazing food and great value for money. Look forward to visiting again one..."
Caroline Allen
"Absoloutley gorgeous food loverly ambiance polite freindly staff defo go again..."
Tash Miller
"It was an amazing dinner! All dishes were terrific! Highly recommendable! A lovely waitress and our congratulations to the..."
Susana sousa egido
"Great restaurant with a good menu and specials board. Welcoming and attentive staff who made some good recommendations. Food was good of a little..."
Phil Allen
"First night opening and a fabulous find for our wedding anniversary celebrations while visiting the island. The duck was amazing as were the..."
Deborah Whiteley
"We had a fantastic meal here. All four dishes we tried were absolutely great and the portion sizes were very generous! The white wine we had was also..."
Sonny Johnson
"Excellent food with lovely staff. Highly recommended! Well worth a..."
Nikki Jackson
"Such good food and great service. Marinated herring with coleslaw, seafood linguine, red berry cheesecake with apple pie ice cream. All wonderful!..."
Hazel Allen
"Excellence is what best describes this restaurant. The service, the food, the atmosphere, everything surpassed any possible expectations. Gladly..."
juan .badariotti
"Small restaurant just off the seafront. Super atmosphere and attentive staff. Varied and interesting menu, the food when served was delightful. Would..."
Steve Crump
"Loved it here. Food was delicious. They didn't have a specific kids menu but they offered to adapt meals from the main menu and charged a lower..."
Tracey Nichols
"Stumbled upon this place and it’s a 100% gem. Food was delicious and great value too. Cocktails were dangerously good. All the starters were..."
Richard Taylor
The Met Wine Bar
The Met Wine Bar
70/100 (1491 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Beer restaurants
Beer restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Fish
Espresso Martini
Tapas
Sangria
Fried Ice Cream
Cappuccino
Caffe Espresso
Ribs
Spaghetti con pollo
Mozzarella Pizza
Prawns
Spaghetti Bolognese
San Miguel
Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato and Mozzarella Panini
Latte
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Toasts
Lobster
Iced coffee
Pint of International Beer
Pasta
Aubergine parmigiana
Red wine
Prosecco and Coffee
Meatballs
Salad
Cider
Mesquite Chicken Wings
Bolognese
Chili
Cake
Lasagne
Kabobs
Crab
Sit down
Beer restaurants
Wine Bar
Waterfront
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Live Music
Mastercard
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely bar on Ventnor sea front. Great tapas selection, good beer and cocktails. Friendly staff, great for couples and families alike. Good..."
Libby H
"A (not so) hidden gem. Great food, served beautifully and really nice friendly staff. I think? family run, and run very well indeed. 2 visits in my..."
Ben Cazzola
"Only had a drink. Went back again to eat but we picked the day they were not serving food in the evening. Lovely place to sit and watch the world go..."
Sharon Jeffries
"A lovely place to have a meal, a glass of wine and enjoy beautiful views of the beach and the English Channel. The staff are very helpful and..."
Maureen Sutton
"Great staff, food and ambience. The tapas dishes were great value for money and delicious. We ate here twice during our week long stay in Ventnor it..."
Liz Wood
"On a Beautiful sunny day there is nothing better then sitting in an air conditioned building with fantastic decor and a brilliant view. Now for the..."
Freddy Cairns
"Amazing food, excellent selection of tapas for all tastes. Whipped feta on specials was amazing. crab ramekin very tasty, service good, staff polite..."
ROBERT FERRY
"Stopped here for lunch today, and it was delicious!! Baguette with falafel and houmous. Very fresh bread , lovely side salad and crisps All served..."
Yvonne Upton
"Nice little seaside spot for small plates. We shared the taramasalata dip (pretty good) the barbecued pork belly (which was really more like..."
Bethany Staelens
"We only went for drinks but it was a nice environment with friendly bar staff. The cocktails were very good and reasonably priced. Would recommend..."
Mark McCarthy