TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Wow what a lovely little place for breakfast. Popped in with my sister for a quick bite to eat while we were in Ventnor. Beautiful breakfast one of..."

Bryony Bateman

Ally Streeter

"Lovely cup of tea. Got about 6 cups of tea out of the tea pot. Lovely bone China cups and saucers. Fab little place, beautiful..."

Carole Sams

"My son & 10 week old baby popped in for a cream tea & some bubblegum flavoured ice cream today. It was gorgeous! Such an interesting place and as a..."

Kelley Phelan

"Popped in here with my Mum on Mothers Day and had a really good time. Such an interesting place with lovely tea and cakes. Really recommend. Will be..."

Sandy Heward

"Really cute vintage style tea shop & licensed for alcoholic drinks too by the seafront! Homemade cakes are great! Tony the owner was very friendly!..."

Denise Tenn

"Amazing lunch. Fantastic nostalgic feeling - loved all the memorabilia!! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the wine glasses &..."

Anna Trevellick

"A wonderful place with amazing food. Not only that they’ve gone plastic free and their take away bags are made of old newspapers...."

Paul AT Wilson

"Enjoyed a delicious cream tea sitting outside in glorious sunshine. A quirky place. Really worth a..."

Suzanne Parekh

"Visited this morning before catching the Ferry back home and was gutted not to have found this little gem earlier on. A beautiful cafe with the most..."

Carole Gibb

"We stopped here for a drink and we're just taken back by the amazing vibe, décor and full on WW2 theme. We spotted a crab pasty on the menus so..."

james mcallister

"My two pals and I were on a bike tour around the IoW and stopped in Ventnor. This place is very subtle on the outside but is amazing on the inside...."

Marc Farmer

"Hot chocolate with cream was a really great quality treat. Served in a novelty fox mug which was a lovely touch. The cfe is very eclectic inside...."

Clare Sullivan

"A wonderful experience taking our family (including young daughter) to the tea room. Welcoming atmosphere, fantastic staff and quirky theme. Food,..."

Sean S

"The place is WWII themed with lots of interesting items such as gas masks, vests and flags. Hosts were welcoming and the cafe was cosy and nice...."

Floating Head

"Had a lovely visit to the tea rooms today. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The décor is very nice and the owners were very friendly..."

Samantha Lloyd

"Really impressed with the layout inside of this busy cake shop. They have a large range of Coffee syrups which is hard to find in Ventnor and the..."

Ryan Gregory

"What a lovely little gem in Ventnor. Excellent service and the decoration is so..."

Sandra Johnson

"Great service, if you want to know about recent history of WW2 and take in some nostalgic info this is the place to..."

Madgiraffe 70

"The afternoon tea at Lady Scarlett’s tearoom is nothing short of fabulous! With beautifully cut sandwiches stuffed with tasty fillings, melt in..."

Bella Doswell

"I only got ice cream to take away here, so I can't really comment on the atmosphere or menu, but I have to say that the crystalized ginger ice cream..."

Bethany Staelens

"Great friendly service! Good value for money and fantastic presentation inside the tea room with 1940s memorabilia. Had a delicious cream tea and..."

Vicki B

"My Mum and I went for afternoon tea. It was one of the best afternoon teas we have ever had. Excellent food quality, great value for money, brilliant..."

Rachel H

"Went for a birthday tea. Lovely experience. Very accommodating of two noisy, messy kids. Loved the decor...."

Jessica Talbot-Dyson

"What a gem! We had the most incredible afternoon tea. Huge portions and excellent quality. Daughter was really pleased with her vegan options. Lovely..."

Maxine Simon

"Really nice little quirky tea room. A shame they don't have more tables outside but the pavement is only..."

Alex Black

"Cozy seaside Cafe and terrace. Really dig the WWII theme and the eclectic drinks menu. Something nostalgic to brighten any visit to Ventnor Beach...."

A “A.J.” Jack

"My husband and I went for afternoon tea today. His retirement present from my brother and sister in law. Was absolutely delicious and humongous...."

Sally Coleman

Coffee and Walnut Cake

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Crème Tea

Hummus Olive and Red Pepper Toasties

Brie and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich with Salad and Crisps

Banana and White Chocolate Cake

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great Retro Beach Themed café, Doggy friendly, even doggy snacks available. We had the cream teas, which were lovely. Really friendly atmosphere,..."

Zerina

"Lovely and cosy spot with plenty of food and drinks on offer. Dog friendly, with treats available for them as well! Our hummus, olive, and red pepper..."

Julie Sorokurs

"We popped in here for lunch on the off-chance, and were not disappointed. Lovely food, reasonably priced, and very friendly service. I have to follow..."

Helen Holman

"My son and I stopped by for a coffee, cake and hot chocolate. First two were very nice but my son absolutely loved his kids' hot chocolate, which..."

K Hickman

"Lovely tea room. Amazing coffee and cakes. Lovely staff and a great..."

Belinda Scott

"Lovely dog friendly cafe. Great friendly happy staff who welcomed me and my dogs like old friends. Great choice of food. Had a lovely cream tea and..."

Pam Batchelor

"Beautiful views in a perfect location. Delicious cakes, toasties, hot chocolates, and coffees. Lovely, friendly staff and cute..."

Alice DeVille

"Go local! Really nice and cozy place with good coffee and a great variety of food 👍 and a nice ocean view..."

Rtz Rtz

"It's a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Admittedly it's right on the esplanade road and the World had to go by , but you know what I..."

Mark Geer

"Lovely new local business right on the esplanade with a sea view of Ventor. Stopped just for a cream tea but they have a wide menu including vegan..."

Alice Fox

"Gorgeous resting place watching the sun on the sea at Ventnor.....following a lovely walk from the Esplanade to Steephill Cove and back.....Gorgeous..."

Vanessa Goodman

"This is a magical, wonderful and joyful place. We stepped in and immediately felt at home. They are super dog friendly, with treats and beds..."

Robert Zapalski

"This is probably the best overall tea experience I have had. Weather was excellent for the time of year. Views are stunning with indoor and outdoor..."

Daanish Mehmood

"Fantastic experience, walked along the downs and was recommended by walkers to come to Toni’s, and they did not disappoint, friendly and welcoming..."

Simone Gabriela Van den Hoek

"Small tea room. Nice ambience. Seating indoors and out both under cover. Tea served in China cups and saucers. Sea view. Dog friendly inside and out...."

J Kfive (Jk5)

"Lovely little tea room / café in Ventnor, right by the beach. It's dog friendly, and there are usually a couple of tiny cute dogs, who I guess live..."

Rob Wood

"Great coffee and yummy cakes. Lovely view and great decor. They serve also sandwiches, lite bites etc. Recommended. Thanks..."

Grazyna

"Amazing service & food. Even though they had just turned off the toasties machine for my falafel wrap.They were happy to turn on again. Oh and OMG..."

Un Known

"Really lovely little place. Staples are on the main menu but look out for the specials board. The soup of the day was 10/10 and I’m not even a soup..."

Tierney Searle

The Seapot

96/100 (3808 ratings)

Mediterranean Platter

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Greek Beer by the Sea

Fisherman's Board

Hummus

Prawn Baguette in Piquant Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wandered down via Devil’s Chimney yesterday hoping for a drink by the sea and was delighted to find the Seapot. We were so pleased to see Vegan..."

Abi Adamson

"What a brilliant find, typically enough on our last day on the island! We will definitely be back. Excellent food and really friendly service! I had..."

Sarah Gomme

"A super spot. Thanx muchley James and staff. Amazing food..... beautifully presented..... great setting and polite staff. Definitely want a repeat..."

Helen Fry

"Thank you to the lovely people at the Seapot for a fabulous lunch in a relaxed setting. We always pop in when we are on holiday and are never..."

Allyson Keresey

"The best bacon sandwich mafe to my picky specifications and without a moan.and a perfect cold spritzer. And the view right next to you .whats not to..."

Carole Sutton

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, eating bacon sarnies, homemade cake and drinking pots of tea. Seapots is a super special spot. Would like to..."

Joan Ellis

"A great place for a sunny lunch. Very friendly and fantastic food...."

Ian Butchers

"Stopped here a few times whilst walking from shanklin to ventnor for drinks. Had lunch a couple of times and today we stopped for Boxing Day drinks...."

Kathryn Wheeler

"Lovely spot at Wheelers Bay. Always friendly, food fab and views fabulous when stopping for a coffee, lunch or wine!! Dog friendly..."

Marie Symons

"Fab place for kwaffee n cake, on edge of the sea with glistening sparkly big..."

Heather North

"Lovely location and a great friendly service..."

Jayne Nigh

"My fav place on the Island. Always exciting to see what cake flavour is for sale! Had some lovely sarnies there and so..."

Sharon Liddington

"Great place, friendly service, fsntastic..."

Sue O'Brien

"We hatched a cunning plan on Monday.....we left Woody’s lead just so we could return on Wednesday. Our favourite little gem on IOW. Thanks Kerry &..."

Sally Maddox

"Always a friendly welcome. Great food hot and cold. WONDERFUL cakes to die for! It even has a liquor..."

Moira Haydon

"Scrummy blackcurrent cake! Fantastic spot on a beautiful (if blustery) day! We'll be back!..."

Robyn Munt

"A great simple cafe alongside the sea, a beautiful spot in Ventnor to chill out and enjoy lovely platters, Mediterranean, vegan, seafood,..."

Gloria Stark

"A wonderful small café in a sheltered spot with lovely sea views. Excellent home made cakes and food. The strawberry + clotted cream Victoria sponge..."

Angie Davies

"Superb food, atmosphere, setting, staff are so helpful and freindly. Sitting in the little beach hut overlooking the sea with brilliant food and..."

Rob Cameron

"Lovely little place hidden away. My partner really enjoyed the muscles and they smelt amazing. The vegan platter i had was really good, but a little..."

Alexandra Phillips

"Ideal location. Food & service was excellent. Will definitely recommend &..."

Sharon Everitt

"Lovely little place. The team are so friendly. We had the fish platter & mussels which were beautiful and several cheeky glasses of wine. I wasn't..."

Tim Brickle

"Absolutely fabulous spot! It's literally the best little secret in Ventnor. Amazing cakes, milkshakes and superb beers for the adults!😊 Beautiful..."

Gemma Metcalfe

"Had lunch at Seapot , a lovely friendly welcome and lots of fuss to our little dog Tilly! Beautiful views with lovely tasty food and reasonably..."

Angela Davis

"A beautiful spot, ever friendly service and awesome snacks. A hidden gem not to be..."

Mark Jeanes

"The staff were lovely and incredibly flexible about our annoying food allergies. You'll rarely find somewhere that is willing to alter a platter to..."

Sonny Johnson

"Had a very enjoyeable lunch at this charming and unpretentious seaside café. The Fisherman's board was delicious! A bit difficult to find because of..."

Florence Zakrzewski

"Great location for a refreshing drink on a beautiful walk to monks bay! Unfortunately the sea mist rolled in but still warm! On a clear sunny day..."

G

"Had a gorgeous lunch at at The Seapot. It took a bit of finding due to road closure but worth the effort. I had the Fisherman’s board which was..."

Jackie Knight

"We came here after seeing the great reviews online! It’s really tucked away but 100% worth the walk down! The food was really good, very reasonable..."

Dan Dilloway

"A little gem! Lovely people, super food, amazing..."

Sharon Charalambous

"Wonderful restaurant. Sat in a beach hut and had the fisherman's board. All family members loved their food. Brilliant location, service and drank..."

Matt Atkinson

"A must do, at the end of the coastal walk. Just what we wanted. The 3 beach huts were very cute too, should you need to shelter from the sun or the..."

Ann On-Holiday

"Such a lovely place and great food too! Right on the seaside, there are tables outside or you can sit inside one of the cabin, very nice. We had the..."

Angela Barone

"This is a beautiful spot with a serene view. Very relaxing sitting right next to the ocean while enjoying a coffee. Would definitely recommend for..."

Angela Dalton

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"We had a dine and stay price is Wight deal . The taster menu looked so tempting that we upgraded + the wine selection it was fabulous would highly..."

Richard Ann Sheath

"Stayed at the royal hotel for my brothers wedding at the botanical garden from 19-22 July. I took my Bernese mountain dog along wth me and the staff..."

Sam Healey

"If you are looking for attentive staff, friendly faces, fantastic service, luxurious surroundings, sparkling blue pool water, bubbly champagne,..."

Sally Butler

"The welcome, service of the staff and the food were second to none at The Royal. Would absolutely recommend. A real timeless classic gem on a..."

Juliette Middleton

"Absolutely loved every minute of our time at The Royal Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, the grounds and views are stunning and the staff were so..."

Sarah Shaikh

"Beautiful hotel with the friendliest & helpful staff. Particular mention to our breakfast waiter Alex and the gentlemen behind the bar, thank you for..."

Julie Bartlett

"Excellent service, room was comfortable and welcoming with great view- although some stairs to negotiate after leaving the lift - the corridors..."

Bridget Jones

"Had afternoon Champagne tea for my daughters 21st Birthday, food and drink were 1st class, surroundings tranquil and beautifully maintained, staff..."

Karen Boudicca Hollingsworth

"We did the 'Dine and Stay' at The Royal to celebrate our anniversary after marrying there 10 years ago. Beautiful place, the staff are amazing,..."

Jo Chipperfield

"This is a beautiful hotel in a lovely setting. Staff are very friendly and helpful. An old fashioned charm with a modern twist. The restaurant food..."

Suzanne Hall-Gibbins

"Had a lovely stay! Thankyou! Complementary upgrade!! Fizz in the room! All the things that matter... Clean throughout, great food, great service!..."

Jo Hunter

"We had an excellent stay here. The staff were exceptional and very attentive. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to visit the Isle of..."

Courtney Graham

"A top class experience, in tasteful period surroundings, with superb gardens to enjoy looking out on to. The "Royal Tea" is an experience in itself...."

Tony Holmes

"Fabulous food, gracious staff, best bed ever! A perfect way to recover from a trans-Atlantic..."

Jennifer Parent

"The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel. It was a great..."

Barry Noke-Hart

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

The Kitchen At London House

Freshly Baked Pastries

Accepts American Express

"Mouth watering food made from high quality ingredients. The pies are freshly baked throughout the day and delicious. The freshly made cream teas are..."

Angie Davies

"I’m really glad I didn’t check the reviews before deciding to go to this place for breakfast. We were actually planning to go somewhere else but..."

Graziella Delceppo

"The cream teas were awesome. The blueberry & fruit scones were fluffy delights so much so we bought extra and they were as scrumptious the next day!..."

S Dunning

"The best on the island. They only use high quality ingredients that include: Meat from the local butcher, real butter, fresh eggs and Belgium..."

B Lawton

"Great bakery on Ventnor high street with a variety of pastries, pasties and drinks. Had a warm London house pastie. It was..."

G

"We have been on holiday in Ventnor and we stopped here for breakfast today. Very clean place, the food & drinks were excellently presented and the..."

Jo&Tred Wedding

"Lovely food.great staff.if you are moaning about lack of vegan food then pop yourself up st boniface downs and have a munch next to the..."

Martin Smith

"Just had an absolutely amazing roast dinner. Lovely setting, delicious food and amazing staff and service. Managed to squeeze a pudding in too which..."

Sarah Bettin

"I went here with my family. We booked a table in advance which I strongly advice if you want to gurantee a table as the food here is top notch. I..."

B H

"The kitchen has done the right thing after reading reviews from these vegans complaining. If it hadn’t been for the minority of you there would..."

Julie Barham

"It's always nice to see the Vegans are out in force, giving 1 star reviews to drive down the ratings of this establishment after they abandoned Vegan..."

Andy Timmins

"Lovely Coffee and Cake whilst exploring..."

Zerina

"Had an absolutely amazing breakfast today and the coffee was superb..."

Paul Bagley

"In my experience vegans adopt unusual and difficult food choices to stand out. They like the attention. This Google review board demonstrates what..."

Coraldye Coraldye

"Outstandingly good. My parents have lived in Ventnor for over a decade and we've been lucky enough to have London House most of that time. Their..."

Edward Conley

"Love this place and I've never been, I run a small cafe, thank you Sally, your article is now laminated and on the wall..."

Dug Hickin

The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms

Duck Liver Parfait with Crispy Leg Croquette Spiced Fig Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta

Beef

Escalope of Cornish Stonebass Cauliflower Puree Saute Pak Choi and Red Wine Sauce

Button Mushroom Velouté with Mushroom Stuffed Pasta & Truffle Dressing

Gazpacho with Crab and Pickled Radish

Sourdough Bread with Butter

Slow Cooked Breast of Low Lamb Braised Pearl Barley

Lamb

Risotto

Duck Liver Parfait Crisp Croquette Spiced

Fish

Salmon

Chocolate Mousse Cocoa Tuile and Fresh Coffee

Escalope of Cornish Cod Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Sauce

Sandwiches

Afternoon tea

Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Duck breast

Cod

Honey Roast Guinea Fowl and Roast Hispi Cabbage

"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

Mill Bay Inn

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Cod Fish Finger and Sausage

Mill Bay Fish and Chips

Carvery Roasted Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"As always great food. Can never fault the food, the staff or the location. Can't beat sitting outside in the sun looking at that view. And with..."

Lee Ryder

"Popped in with The Missis and The Father in Law to sample the Sunday carvery and wasn't disappointed, great food, polite staff and 1st class service...."

Tony Bryan

"Really good food and excellent staff. An extra star for the crayons to the children, they loved that they could colour their menus while we waited..."

Annica Karlsson

"Great value for money and very helpful staff - would highly recommend this..."

Maureen Butcher

"Amazing food Best gravy on the island � Staff are lovely very..."

Shannon Kelvin Christou

"The best carvery i have ever had ,good food, veg NOT over cooked , polite service , very clean and the price right ONLY one problem they are..."

Maurice Bennett

"Great Boxing Day Lunch after the swim. Amazing selection of delicious..."

Hilary Salisbury

"What an amazing place too eat and drink.Good prices and amazing..."

Mark Barratt

"Great carvery great location good..."

Jack Sears

"Have been twice for their carvery which is good value for money. There was a good variety of vegetables which were nicely cooked so they were not..."

David Banks

"Thoroughly enjoyed a carvery. Very cheap and good portion size and friendly staff. What more could you ask for. Will be returning..."

Karl McDonald

"Ate here with frail lady. Staff were unbelievably helpful and pleasant. Food arrived quick and was delicious. Best Fish & Chips I've had in a long..."

Wendy D

"Had a great Sunday roast the carvery had a great selection and very generous meat potions the puddings were to die for would highly recommend this..."

Clare Quinton

"Excellent food and really generous portion sizes, so a brilliant family dinner location after a busy day out on holiday. The beer battered fish &..."

Sarah Dena

"A great find right on seafront. Lovely fish and chips very fresh and hot and arrived quickly. Good service. Went down well with a cider. Definitely..."

Marion Bines

"Fab service, nice tasty home cook food, amazing..."

Phil Simpson

"Lovely food at very reasonable prices with welcoming staff. All topped of with an amazing..."

Ruby Tastic

"Fish and chips take away. It was very kind of the staff to cook for us as they have just closed the kitchen. The fish and chips were good quality...."

Gnans

"Me and hubby have just had cod and chips here , and it was amazing, firm cod in a crispy batter and scrummy chips that stayed crispy throughout the..."

Sue Crook

"Went in for a Sunday carvery and found the food and service to be very good. Would..."

David Smith

"Great fish and chips, very friendly staff, great views and..."

Mark H

"Very good. I enjoyed our fish and chips.😋 Good staff too...."

Lizabeth Stone

"Lovely atmosphere and really felt welcome and the guys running it are very friendly and the food was set to an amazing standard thanks again..."

Craig Hannon

"Went for a sunday caravey the place was really busy but the service was excellent and friendly and the food was very good for the price Advice is to..."

sharon nicholls

"Had a quick beer sat outside as there was fun, live music on which attracted a lively crowd dancing on the street..."

Jamie

"Can't comment on the food but the beautiful early evening views, well kept beer and friendly staff mean we'll be..."

Andy Groves

Chale Green Stores

The Crab Shed

91/100 (1127 ratings)

Crab Pastie & Mackerel Ciabatta

"One of the most beautiful and magical hidden treasures on the Island. The food � is fantastic and totally fresh. The wine � simply enhances your..."

Curtis Xavier-Ross

"After venturing down the 88 steep steps (my daughter counted them!) and back up them again with our crab pasties bought we headed home to bake them...."

Cathi Morris

"What a great place for lunch lovely food great staff fantastic views. Thankyou for a great..."

Martyn Pope

"Loved it. I had the Crab Pasty and I must say it was Excellent. The King Prawn Skewers looked amazing. Next time I will try them if I can get a..."

Brett Aherne

"Fantastic crab lunch in outstanding bay, with just the best staff. Hope to be back for the..."

Jane Routley

"My twin sister and I visited twice it was so good the crab pasties are delicious, to be enjoyed with a little salad dressing on the side, and the..."

Jeannette Bradbury

"First crab pasty I've ever had and it won't be the last �. �. The salads were very nicely done and the slaw was just right. We'll be..."

Jon Fitness

"Unique setting and a fabulous crab sandwich, even on a blustery day it's worth the..."

Jane Scott

"Best crab sandwiches I have ever had and friendly, welcoming service - a great little find! You must..."

Julie-Anne Burton

"Fantastic food, brilliant service, spectacular location. An absolute must..."

Catherine Sarah Mattingly

"Just awesome food, amazing view and a generally lovely..."

Paul Nicholas

"Fantastic food set in a beautiful cove, certainly worth a..."

Gary Smith

"Only got 3 things to say about this place...Fantastic, Incredible,..."

Laura Miller Dunsby

"Second time we've visited for crab pasty. Just the..."

Nicky Eastaugh

"Amazing little place. Everyone should..."

Kate Lamb

"One of my favourite places ever! Food, views and service all amazing. Not to be..."

Rebecca Singerman-Knight

"Amazing!! Walked down from the Ventnor Botanical Gardens for lunch and beer. Lovely service, great pasty. If I didn't live quite so far away, I'd..."

Megan Booth

"Amazing half lobster. Wonderful pasties and lovely friendly helpful..."

Samantha Nicholas

"The crab pasties are absolutely gorgeous!! Perfect setting, we will definitely be back..."

Louise Moran

"Can't wait to visit very soon what are your opening hours starting 27th may please..."

Louise Backhouse

"The BEST for food and service in Steephill Cove! Steephill Cove is THE best place on the IOW! :)..."

Jane Curtis

"great quirky eating place in a beautiful cove. The crab pasties are..."

Jayne Jones

"Crab burger excellent and Great service from..."

Steve Bowen

"Fab crab sandwiches washed down with a lovely bottle of wine! Not to be..."

Anne Humphreys

"Crab with lime mayo and lobster bisque, very very nice. Lovely place and very..."

Myles Filose

"Delicious local lobster at lunch in a fantastic location on a sunny summer's..."

Serena Constance

"Amazing little spot in a very cosy bay. Feels almost original in its concept and very hidden away. Had a crab and sweet potato pasty, both great..."

Tim Beech

"Lovely little business, very tasty food & friendly staff. Hard to find the delightful quirky setting that is Steep Hill Cove but it was worth being..."

Julie Owen

"Well, not cheap, this plate for 2 was £150, but good quality. Good service, despite I tried to book over the phone and couldn’t. Just popped in..."

Ion Lupascu

"Independently recommended by two friends in London and met all expectations. Mackerel Ciabatta and Crab Pasty were delicious, all washed down with..."

Keith McMahon

"Steephill Cove, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight. The Crab Shed serves (amongst other good stuff) crab pasties, like Cornish pasties, but filled with crab..."

Laurence

"Delicious crab pasty at the crab shed yesterday. Great view and prices were pretty reasonable too. The mackerel ciabatta was also delicious. The..."

Abi H

"A rare spot that pairs great local produce with a stunning location. Amanda and her team even did a dairy free option that our daughter could have...."

David Trott

"Delicious crab pasty! What a treat - they do a mackerel one too - we will return next year for one of those! Fabulous location, couldn't have got..."

Martin Willingale

"The pasties are delicious. The surrounding is stunning. Steep Hill Cove is perfect for a relaxing day..."

Thomas Kuschel

"What a lovely view. We stopped for drink midwalk and didn't speak. Absolutely stunning. They do crab or mackerel pasties that smelt delicious. Wine..."

Kelly Henderson

"Unreal crab pasties!! You have to try them. Really beautiful location too - the Santorini of the Isle of..."

Luke Hellebronth

"Delicious crab pasty and mackerel ciabatta! Super friendly service..."

Peiyi Deng

"The atmosphere is very relaxing and beach like. The manager is very nice and open. A very worth while place to..."

Tom's Production

"Fab quirky place. Pasties delicious but don't do anything else 😋. Only open 12-3 I think but well worth it. Steep hill cove is beautiful and..."

Anne Wilson

"Crab pasties were amazing lovely place . Very..."

Zoe Litt

"Lovely staff, beautiful location, wonderful..."

Robert Beaven

"Crab, Mackeral and Salmon Pasties. Best place to go to get them, get there when it opens or there won't be any left 🤣. Can buy them frozen to take..."

Oscar Joyce

"Freshly made crab and seafood pasties...."

Darren Barden

The Buddle Inn

90/100 (4698 ratings)

Lemon Cheesecake and Raspberry Sorbet

Curry

Mussels with Additional Fries

Prawns

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Beef

Local Beer You Can't Beat

Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice

Double Chocolate Brownie

Mixed Meat Roast Dinner

Pint of Fuggle De Dum Ale

Burger

Moules Marinière

Smuggler's Beef Burger

Free off-street parking

"Another visit to The Buddle Inn for a pre-Christmas meal. Roast turkey and a roast beef, all meals were perfect. Love this place for being a..."

Neil McNiffe

"Lovely pub serving Mermaid gin and island sea salt vodka, food was good, service was great and the live music awesome. Big up to Sean and his guitar...."

Jacqueline Murphy

"wow! - lovely pub with great views to the sea, good selection of beers + some of the finest pub food in..."

John C. London

"Amazing food and fantastic service! We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children. With our daughter being coeliac we are always weary of where to take..."

Wayne Kahn

"Absolutely lovely food,great service,can't wait to go back,would thoroughly recommend this..."

Craig Bridgeman

"Brilliant pub, great views and fantastic staff! A huge thank you to Vicky for her recommendation for our next pub as..."

Carl Iszatt

"Lovely atmospheric pub, dog friendly with great food. Always a must visit when on the..."

Steve Povey

"Great local pub!! Fantastic with kids and adults!!! Highly recommend it for anyone passing..."

Alec Nash

"Yummy roast dinner here today. Friendly staff but not in your face whilst eating, which is always good. Clean, welcoming and would definitely..."

Tracy McNulty

"Thanks to the Buddle Inn and Jamie.... our stay was great..... the food was excellent... next time I'll bring my accordion. Thanks again From the..."

Mark Buddle

"Great service, food good ,grandson enjoyed a tender steak , Portion size very good. There is even a Buddle Ale. All in all great..."

Brianrobert Worley Buddle

"Amazing pub. I visit at least once a year . Foods great, beers great, staff are great and the atmosphere is ...... you guessed it ! Been here loads..."

Ryan Hatfield

"A gorgeous country pub overlooking the sea. The smell of authentic pub, beer and food cooking was alluring and will surely be back to sample the..."

Ross Bray

"The Buddle Inn has got to be my favourite place to eat on the island. My first time there I had the crab Mac n cheese which was absolutely..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"4 of us dropped in without a booking just as the heavens opened 😱 So glad we did! Staff very friendly & helpful, local Smugglers ale nice and..."

Mike Walters

"A beautiful place to rest in Niton for a long summer evening. Outdoor settings were comfortable and the town is endearing and aesthetic. Careful of..."

James Godby

"Been here twice in the last week, and the food has been stunning each time! Highly recommend if you love big portions and homely pub..."

Nick Jones

"enjoyed three separate visits at the Buddle over our week's stay in Niton, lured by the innovative loyalty app, but returning for the quality of the..."

rickycowslip

"Amazing location to start with, especially when the sun is out and sitting in the garden. Great choice of food on the menu, friendly staff...."

Nick Cole

"Beautiful evening to sit in the garden for our meal and take in the amazing view! Such a lovely location and the food was perfect..."

Rebecca Cole

"Lovely old English pub with large beer garden. Excellent food and friendly staff. Good carpark opposite and views of the sea. Unfortunately not..."

Glynis Marsh

"Took my wife and 4 girls. What a lovely place with a lovely atmosphere. The food was too die for and the options for the kids plentiful, definitely..."

Nick Plumb

"Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast a couple weekends ago with a group of friends. I would definitely say this awesome Inn is a must visit for people..."

Samuel

"Lovely food, friendly staff. Decent Atmosphere, nothing too special just your average pub/inn. Overall pretty nice place, although was not fond of..."

Hayden

"Lovely pub. Good service and nice pint. Food was pretty good..."

JAMES GRANGER

"Came for Sunday roast. Seated by a window with stunning views! Staff were friendly and attentive. The meat was tender and veggies cooked spot on...."

Mily Mullin

"Absolutely amazing! Cosy atmosphere. Service was great, staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was phenomenal! We shared the..."

TashaJamesReynolds Reynolds

"Really lovely place to eat, fantastic old Smugglers Inn, very atmospheric. A varied menu and reasonable prices plus great service. From The Buddle..."

Kevin Miller

"Excellent Sunday roast and pudding. Very friendly staff and a great location. We lucked out catching it on the last night of opening for the..."

Jon Wickens

"Historic pub offering a beautiful view, cozy atmosphere and a traditional pub menu. I chose a lovely home made lamb stew with root veg and cous cous...."

Yvette Costall

The Bistro

87/100 (1381 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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 Spyglass Inn

85/100 (3794 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was extremely busy when we arrived however the queues moved quickly and the staff were efficient and friendly. The menu offered a good selection..."

Jaki Diggle

"Food , staff, place amazing!!!! I had the fish finger sandwich to die for..."

Ken Nurse

"Friendly and relaxing place to be service is great and great view with old fashioned music definitely worth coming to after a hike along the sea and..."

Antonio Richardson

"Great pub, right on the seafront with great selection of drinks and a menu for everyone. Staff are happy to serve, food is quick and there's live..."

Phin Hall

"The food was excellent good variety and reasonable prices. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and also welcomed our dog. Great place to..."

Elaine Moloney

"Fantastic food and atmosphere they even brought the dog a treat would certainly recommend..."

Natalie L Crewe

"An excellent all round dining experience. Good service, wonderful setting & great value tasty food. Large portions & varied menu. Great for whole..."

Jo Rayner

"Just moved over a few months ago and have been trying different pubs and restaurants this is one of the most fascinating places I've been in as a..."

Georgina Maria Mann

"Lovely old pub. Amazing food (although have to say the lobster seems to get smaller each time i go in there!). Still bloody lovely tho. Great..."

Nicki Monteath

"The food was amazing. Decent portions and the Seafood Curry is worth a..."

Terry Sykes

"We always go to this pub when we come to the island as it's such a great location and the food is fantastic. We came over for 1 night and decided to..."

Linley Buckingham

"One of my favourite pubs on the Island, always a good meal and great service, dog welcome too and always gets a few biscuits. Great location and..."

Mandy Kennedy

The Ventnor Winter Gardens

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin

Tom Punch

Beer Battered Cod & Chips Peas & Tartar

Homemade Chicken Kiev

Fish

Chicken and Vegetable Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is great! A hidden gem. Don’t be fooled by the exterior, which sadly needs a lot of work and has been left to deteriorate. Inside this..."

Edward Myatt

"Ventnor Winter Gardens was the perfect escape from the rainy weather outside! Inside, it felt so cozy and welcoming, like we were stepping into a..."

Sinbad B

"This place has awesome views from the windows and outside space of Ventnor Bay!! We both had a Burger and chips which was very nice and filling while..."

Nicky White

"Stopped off for a nice cup of coffee served with a smile and friendly chat. Nice views across the sea and surrounding gardens and a great example of..."

Steve Bishop

"Attended The Winter Gardens for a wedding reception today. This venue has a great location looking out to sea. To outside terraces and one roof..."

Sarah-Jane Martin

"Was greeted by friendly attentive staff the moment I walked into the building, I ordered the calamari, and was probably one of the best I’ve had..."

Hannah Hudson

"Parked in the town and walked to the front good variety of shops and eateries. Nice walk along the front plenty of coffee shops and a good pub at..."

John S

"Nice location with lovely views of Ventnor. Popped in whilst walking the dog for a beer and sat in the sun enjoying the peace, warmth of the sun..."

G

"Top top top time!! The organizers were stellar! The friendliest people you could wish for the atmosphere was electric and of course the general..."

Bboy williams

"We were pleasantly surprised - delicious food with a 25 per cent discount. Bit of a wait but the fish cakes were home made and absolutely lovely...."

Sally Burlington

"Great play, lovely breakfast,..."

darren quantrill

"Great spot great staff and brilliant food and beautiful..."

Daniel Marshall

"Very pleasantly surprised on Saturday morning in the Winter Gardens. Very warm welcome and quick service despite having a few customers in front of..."

Stuart Anthony Woodward

"The cake and coffee for a fiver drew us in and we weren't disappointed. Mark made us feel so welcome and the views are amazing. Would highly..."

jacqueline wesson

"I had creamy garlic mushrooms with baguette. Everything was fresh and very..."

Monika Rozwarzewska

"Sunny terrace area and smart tables and chairs inside. Quick and efficient service. Pleasant atmosphere with lots of events going on...."

Christine Gale

"Popped in to try the pie of the day ( chicken and vegetables) which was enormous, wholesome and very tasty. Really good chips too. Just a bit sad..."

Helen Young

"Great place to call off, choice of food some gluten free and dog..."

Wass Family

Edulis

77/100 (1210 ratings)

Butternut Squash & Halloumi Bruschetta

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Lunch

Mid-range

"Love walking round the gardens, amazing plants and wildlife, always see the lizards in the arid gardens. Just such a lovely place to sit and chill..."

Pete Hills

"One of my favourite places to visit and have a leisurely stroll around the gardens, sit an read a book and keep an eye out for the little lizards..."

Wendy Bayford

"Nice day out at the Botanic gardens. Started at the café, lovely mushroom omelette freshly cooked in front of our table with good tea & flat white..."

Lee 900

"The location is amazing. The history of how the place came to exist is very interesting. However the weeds were a bit overgrown in some parts and..."

Karen Avilez

"Really enjoyable visit to the gardens. I think there is an opportunity to be 'smarter' with places like this, putting QR codes to plants you like and..."

Tim Beech

"What a wonderful place to visit. The variety of plants is just off the scale, absolutely beautiful. Spent most of the day there, just..."

Claire Holland

"Nice place to walk around - so many interesting plants to look at. Particularly liked the Japanese terrace. Parking is free for visitors. Friendly..."

Lemony

"nearly put off visiting the garden having read all the controversy online, but so glad we didn't - really beautiful gardens with heavenly scents as..."

rickycowslip

"Never been to the botanical gardens before and I must admit, it wasn't high on my list of things to do whilst on the island. However, what a mistake..."

Alan Hodges

"Beautiful unique peaceful garden. Huge variety of exotic plants, lovely cafe with a view and a big..."

Youlie Mouzafiarova

"Lovely garden, very tranquil, varied plants, ample parking, friendly staff, loses a star as it is a bit expensive for what's on..."

James Wilkinson

"A great place for a peaceful walk around some beautiful plants. This place offers a wild variety of plants from around the world. The tropical house..."

Mark McCarthy

"Fascinating garden with geographically featured areas and diverse planting. Great for a stroll. Cafe is small and often very..."

Mike Tooley

"Wow what a little gem on the Isle of white. This place was amazing I highly enjoyed myself walking around all the wonderful gardens, the big white..."

Daniel Herd

"The gardens are magical. Well worth the cost. Sadly though the years have taken their toll. No lift or easy disabled access other than the slope of..."

Steve Davis

"We've just had a wonderful morning visiting Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Beautifully laid out and not overly manicured, the gardens are a medley of..."

Richard Lawton

"Beautiful gardens, clean toilets, and a lovely cafe and shop. But not..."

Barbara Hocking

The Ventnor Winter Gardens

70/100 (1684 ratings)

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin

Tom Punch

Smörgåsbord

Beer Battered Cod & Chips Peas & Tartar

Homemade Chicken Kiev

Fish

Chicken and Vegetable Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"came out for a meal the food was fabulous homemade burgers and isle of wight beef the staff were very polite and friendly would recommend if u..."

Paula Duff

"Incredible food . Amazing value. All staff were very friendly and accommodating. And price was cheaper than I would have thought. Not to mention the..."

Jordan Wade

"Went there for Mothers Day and had a delicious meal. The poor staff were rushing around and still smiling. Lovely atmosphere, the food and service..."

Debbie Hill

"Their weak bitter shandy are amazing and the atmosphere in there is fantastic definitely recommend for weddings and any..."

Emily Orr

"Had a great night. Staff friendly and welcoming. Lovely cocktails. Fully..."

Emma Alice Goodwin

"Lovely views, great food and beer. Friendly staff..."

Michelle Chase

"We filmed here in May for our teaser of T.I.M (This Is Me) lovely people greate service...."

Philip Lee Moore

"My favourite! Amazing view! Amazing atmosphere! Amazing..."

Lidia Majewski

"Just lovely for a coffee and light Saturday lunch - beautiful setting, food fresh and beautifully presented and excellent prompt service - thanks..."

Melodie Hicks

"Great service. We especially love the kids parties such as the Valentine's Ball and Halloween parties! Such hard work put in to..."

Tara Barnes

"Superb sunday lunch, tasted just like home. Will definately be returning..."

Sally Sprooles

"Fantastic venue, love what they've done to it. Fabulous views, great food, lovely..."

Maatje Lobbezoo

"So pleased we managed to catch the final performance of Cats. What a stunning show; beautifully choreographed with an immensely talented cast and a..."

Chris Elizabeth Turvey

"Great place for a relaxed coffee, chat and..."

Malcolm Young

"This place is great! A hidden gem. Don’t be fooled by the exterior, which sadly needs a lot of work and has been left to deteriorate. Inside this..."

Edward Myatt

"Ventnor Winter Gardens was the perfect escape from the rainy weather outside! Inside, it felt so cozy and welcoming, like we were stepping into a..."

Sinbad B

"This place has awesome views from the windows and outside space of Ventnor Bay!! We both had a Burger and chips which was very nice and filling while..."

Nicky White

"Stopped off for a nice cup of coffee served with a smile and friendly chat. Nice views across the sea and surrounding gardens and a great example of..."

Steve Bishop

"Attended The Winter Gardens for a wedding reception today. This venue has a great location looking out to sea. To outside terraces and one roof..."

Sarah-Jane Martin

"Was greeted by friendly attentive staff the moment I walked into the building, I ordered the calamari, and was probably one of the best I’ve had..."

Hannah Hudson

"Parked in the town and walked to the front good variety of shops and eateries. Nice walk along the front plenty of coffee shops and a good pub at..."

John S

"Nice location with lovely views of Ventnor. Popped in whilst walking the dog for a beer and sat in the sun enjoying the peace, warmth of the sun..."

G

"Top top top time!! The organizers were stellar! The friendliest people you could wish for the atmosphere was electric and of course the general..."

Bboy williams

"We were pleasantly surprised - delicious food with a 25 per cent discount. Bit of a wait but the fish cakes were home made and absolutely lovely...."

Sally Burlington

"Great play, lovely breakfast,..."

darren quantrill

"Great spot great staff and brilliant food and beautiful..."

Daniel Marshall

"Very pleasantly surprised on Saturday morning in the Winter Gardens. Very warm welcome and quick service despite having a few customers in front of..."

Stuart Anthony Woodward

"The cake and coffee for a fiver drew us in and we weren't disappointed. Mark made us feel so welcome and the views are amazing. Would highly..."

jacqueline wesson

"I had creamy garlic mushrooms with baguette. Everything was fresh and very..."

Monika Rozwarzewska

"Sunny terrace area and smart tables and chairs inside. Quick and efficient service. Pleasant atmosphere with lots of events going on...."

Christine Gale

"Popped in to try the pie of the day ( chicken and vegetables) which was enormous, wholesome and very tasty. Really good chips too. Just a bit sad..."

Helen Young

"Great place to call off, choice of food some gluten free and dog..."

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