Have dined here a few times with my wife and we have never been disappointed. Henri has been…read moreccooking his own style for many years in Worthing, (about 30!!), and is worth a visit. Mainly French cuisine but there are alternatives. They do an excellent 'shoppers' lunch and the evening selection is joyespecially the Magret of Duckling!!! Parking not too bad in the evening.

La Difference is a restaurant which is highly unassuming and the prices amazingly good value. It…read morereminds me a lot the type of French bistro in most small towns in France. There's no real atmosphere to talk of, the decor has not been updated for a while, but its part of its charm because the restaurant is not pretentious and it's about simplicity. Intimate and always busy on Saturday and Sunday evenings, I advise you will need to book or go in early to get a meal. Excellently priced lunch deals, the Normandy buckwheat crepe with mushroom filling and glass of cider was wonderful.

It's by far the best food in Folkestone. to be exact it has zero competition, no one is even close…read more Family owned by three sisters running a French Bistro style, the decor is very charming, service is very friendly and dedicated, the menu is based on the food bought daily at the markets. The food presentation is very modern. Which i had the honor to taste; Fillet of locally hot smoked salmon, with a homemade tartar sauce. Fillet of gilt head bream with a warm lemon & caper dressing. Caramelized onion tart. Roasted tomato lasagne with carmalized onion & thyme. There is no room to describe the flavors, just an amazing hidden gem. It's a BYOB place and open from 11:30-3p and for dinner from 7-10p. Reservations for dinner is essential. Anywhere else it would be 4 stars, here it's 5 star.

Absolutely amazing restaurant with incredible food and really friendly service,…read moreThis is Without doubt the best restaurant in Folkestone and defiantly one of the top five restaurants in Kent. The little bistro has a ever changing menu of fresh local produce and a fantastic wine and drinks menu at great value for money, My wife had the fresh crab and dill tart followed by the pan fried fillet of brill that was cooked to perfection with a beautiful butter sauce where I had the Pan seared calves liver with a balsamic reduction followed by the 12oz ribeye steak which was served with fried onions, roasted peppers, sautéed mushrooms and a green peppercorn and brandy sauce. Delicious! To accompany our meal we chose a bottle of château musar. We had never heard of this wine before from the Lebanon but my god what a tasty drop it was it so complemented my steak. For desert my wife had the white chocolate cheese cake. When I asked her how it was she replied orgasmic. I on the other hand had the cheese plate which was exceptional, not you average cheese plate with cheddar and brie there cheese plate had specialist cheeses like Gorgonzola dolce and pie d'angloys. Yum yum what a meal. I can highly recommend this place worth every penny, if you really want to treat a love one of friend this is the place to go, you won't be disappointed.

Chez Tonton is outstanding, I've been passing for years meaning to go in and finally did last night…read morethanks to a taste card 2 for 1 offer and I have to say it was excellent, I really am kicking myself it's taken me this long to try it. The food prices are reasonable and the wine is excellent value, £31 for a bottle of Chateauneuf du pape. Tasty food, great wine and a very welcoming and gracious owner really make Chez Tonton a gem of a local restaurant. If you're nearby, or even if you're not it's worth the trip to this great little bistro, it gives Barnét an accent.

Possibly the best french bistro this side of the channel…read more Creme Brulee is the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, although recently I tried the assiette du chef dessert (a little piece of many things) which was equally fantastic, so now i'm torn whenever I go. A meal at Chez Tonton is always an occasion- Eric brings over delicious Kir Royale, and melt in the mouth cubes of garlic bread whilst you select your order. The french onion soup is lovely, as are the rillettes. Lunch is a steal, with 2 and 3 course deals on offer each day. Dinner is somewhat pricier, but worth every penny.

First of all, 5 stars. The meal, the staff and ambience. Attention to detail on taste and…read morepresentation of food is incredible. It was really of the staff for preparing my man a written happy birthday card. He really enjoyed it. We went for the 5 course meal and regretted not doing the 7 course. If we do go back, we'll definitely try it with wine pairing. It's worth it. Highly recommended! The venue is lovely, there is a nice garden outside with a tiny waterfall if you'd like to a stroll too.

What's better than having a top class meal at a famous Michelin starred restaurant? It's…read morediscovering an exciting fantastic new restaurant which you can then share with your fellow Yelpers! Though not exactly completely unknown, I don't think the Latymer restaurant is on most foodies' radars. Chef Michael Wignall was recruited from the Devonshire Arms Hotel in North Yorkshire where he won a Michelin star to head up the fine dining restaurant at Pennyhill Park, which is famous for hosting the England rugby team's training camps The Latymer won its first Michelin star this year and speaking to the staff, they're hungry for success and aiming even higher. I think they are well on their way with top class ingredients, innovative cooking methods and combinations, pretty presentation and most importantly, great flavour I took my sister and a friend here on Saturday for my sister's birthday. The 50 cover restaurant is housed in a lovely snug part of the country house hotel The service was very friendly and not overbearing. The staff were all well trained with all the servers able to answer questions about the dishes. There was also no hard sell on the alcohol, which can be annoying in some fine dining places We enjoyed some nice canapes with aperitifs - G&Ts for the ladies and a non alcoholic cocktail for me. It was nice to see a choice of gin offered and eventually, Bombay Sapphire and slow gin were chosen while the barman concocted me a drink with cranberry juice, strawberry and raspberry puree. It's nice for us teetotalers/drivers to feel as valued as the alcohol drinkers The canapes included tiny cigars filled with foie gras & truffle, mini prawn toasts, deep fried risotto balls, prawn sashimi and a variety of breadsticks with 2 dips. All moreish and we had to control ourselves with these and the variety of fresh baked bread Although there were some yummy looking dishes on the a la carte, we went with the 10 course tasting menu 1. Truffle ballotine of marinated foie gras, seared foie gras, carpaccio of duck, beetroot caviar, pickled pear puree with pear crisp, butternut squash sorbet Some of my favourite ingredients on the plate and it was fun to try and mix the different elements on the plate in different mouthfuls 2. Cannelloni of tuna, lime & soy sauce, octopus presse, ginger marshmallow, Oscietra caviar The tuna was divine and matched perfectly with the lime and soy film it was wrapped in 3. Loin & spicy boudin of Lakeland hare, Hereford snails, marjoram cabbage, blck eye peas, bitter chocolate scented jus Cooked sous-vide, the hare was tender and had a gamey flavour. I also loved the marjoram cabbage. My dining companions were surprised how much they enjoyed the boudin noir 4. Seared hand dived scallops, poached quail egg, apple, cider & walnuts, apple emulsion The quail egg yolk oozed out onto the sweet scallop. Yum 5. Warm sardine, Scottish langoustine, anchovy on toast, roast pepper, Bagna Cauda jus The oily sardine was offset perfectly by the sweet pepper 6. Poached & roast croise duck with Agen prunes, coriander gnocchi, shallots, parsley root puree, jasmine jus My favourite dish of the evening - perfectly cooked duck with some innovative and interesting companions. Yes, it did taste of lavender! 7. Fourme d'Ambert, Beaufort, poached quince, smoked paprika crisp, Pedro Ximenez jelly 8. Pear & almond tart, liquorice sabayon, pear sorbet Lovely light tart full of pear flavour 9. Pineapple baba, confit pineapple, coconut cream, coconut sorbet A nice fruity take on the rum baba but once again, very light 10. Warm chocolate moelleux, honey comb, lavender ice cream, honey jelly A rich chocolate dessert with liquid centre. The obligatory popping space dust made an appearance A top class menu. Michael Wignall demonstrated immaculate sourcing of top class ingredients, great knowledge and technique of classic and modern cooking techniques, introduced wow factor into his food and left us with a smile on our faces Only slight disappointment for me was that my dining companions vetoed my wish to ask for a kitchen visit to thank the chef personally. I've been very privileged to have eaten at some terrific 2 and 3 Michelin star etablishments this year - Fat Duck in Bray, Marcus Wareing in London, Aqua in SF and Momofuku Ko in New York. The Latymer is definitely up there with them. They should retain their Michelin star easily next year and be pushing for the next level

I went to 'The Vardar' on a family outing/celebration, and I have to say that this was one of the…read moreGREAT meals of my life. The dish that you really have to order if it's your first time at the Vardar and you might never come back (you fool!) is the kleftiko. (This dish is also widely known, at least in my other half's family, as 'Kalashnikov' - har har!) It consists of a lamb shank cooked according to special (secret?) Greek methods and is utterly, utterly melting and delicious. The meat is so tender you barely need to chew, you could just bite and swallow. All the accompanying vegetables are also delicious (especially the fabulous fried potatoes), but the lamb is the centre and the star of the meal. Do not delay, book in today!

went here before christmas with family and wow it was gorgeous-delicious food-especially the…read morelamb-one of my favourite dishes in Greece-cooked long and slow in the oven-falling off the bone-must be cooked for 6 hours at least. Vegetarian dishes available too. The family are so welcoming that own the restaurant. Freinds are going soon that I have recommended. It is a hidden jewel in littlehampton. I think you canhave wedding there or large party as huge areas and garden-lovely. see you again soon.

Amazing entrecôte! Mario was my server tonight and he was exceptional! Friendly, efficient, and…read morefast. The food was delish and came fast. Efficient chef and staff I was in and out with a full belly and a smile. They were so kind and patient. They allowed other guests to hang out and enjoy their wine. And they even had a bunch of regulars come in and everyone was treated exactly the same. With kindness and efficiency. If you are nearby staying at the hotel or if you are enjoying the British Musuem, check them out! I had a glass of Malbec (attached) with my dinner and it was well balanced and fruity!

Very good experience for French and Mediterranean cuisine. Good quality of food. Fresh and tasty…read more Service is remarkable comes from hart. Very fast. The atmosphere is very good. I like it.

Great little restaurant, lots of character and very good cuisine…read more Small seating area but don't let this deter you because it is compensated in the quality of food and the service, if anything it adds to the atmosphere. It has a typically French feel to the place and the food just enhances that. A very tidy menu with a choice for all. The portions may seem a little small but this is French cuisine and it is also reflected in the price. The best part of this little gem is the value for money. There are three options on the menu and the dearest is £7.95 for a three course menu with add-ons depending on your choice of dish. A 3 course meal for 2 with 4 glasses of wine, 1 sparkling water and 2 coffees came to £38.40. I really like this place and it has made my short list of best places to dine in the area.

We've been several times and never had to fault ithowever, last night (27/09/11) for our wedding…read moreanniversary they let us down. Prices up Portions down Service less attentive Cleanliness (water jug/glasses) very poor When we paid they didn't bring us our change so we could sort a tip so we had to ask but they gave us back the wrong bill. We did tip but much smaller as the errors put us off. perhaps it was lack of serving staff (only 2) that made them stressed.

Had breakfast at this place before my sight seeing in the city and it was a very good experienced…read more The place was not busy at that time and got seated by window. Staff were very friendly, quick and accommodating. I had the Madame Croque Monsieur and I enjoyed every bite. It was so so so good and very tasty. The Capuccino was very good but wishing the cup would be a bit bigger. I highly recommend this place to visit when you're at Brighton.

Before coming here I thought Mange Tout was just another tasteful North Lanes cafe, I was wrong…read more.. As the name should have suggested, this is actually very much a French restaurant as well as a cafe bistro. As I sat down to drink my delightfully abrasive cappuccino (£2), I couldn't help but notice how many of the Mange Tout customers were tucking in to a generous sized bowl of moules et frites (mussels and chips to you and I). While not much of a mussels fan, I certainly am a fan of Steak, and just so you know, it was cooked to medium-rare perfection. Certainly a brilliant lunchtime spot for anybody looking for a well cooked continental meal.

I always try to stop here when I have a long layover or overnight stay at the Sofitel, it is a…read moregreat airport restaurant but more importantly actually a good restaurant I like to go to. Well executed French cuisine with flair. I started with the smoked trout, which was great (tasted like smoked salmon) and beautifully presented. For the main, I had the fillet with braised ox cheeks. The highlight was the ox cheeks, wish I had more. Also really enjoyed the beetroot mash. The fillet itself was okay but not exceptional. I also had a side of heirloom tomatoes, great variety of tomatoes though some were not perfectly ripe. Again, a nice and interesting meal, something you don't expect this close to an airport.

I stumbled upon Plateau in the Lanes in Brighton, and this is exactly the kind of place I love…read morefinding, making hours of walking past other restautants until I find that one that speaks to me all worth it. Small, cool, unassuming, and a little tucked away. Definitely one of those IYKYK restaurants. Sat at the bar and immediately knew I was in the right place. The natural wine selection is fantastic. The wine program is on point. We ordered a few things to share. The oysters were excellent, super fresh, and they had Porthilly Rocks, which is always a good sign if you know oysters. Everything that came out was just simple food done properly. Nothing overcomplicated, just really good ingredients and a kitchen that clearly knows how to cook. You can also tell this is a real culinary crowd kind of place. Not a tourist trap. The place felt abuzz with aficionados. Brighton has a number of good restaurants, but Plateau stands out. If I lived here, I'd be in this place all the time. Strong recommendation.

Taking advantage of the OctoberBest deal going on in Brighton at the moment, the top 20 Restaurants…read moreare all doing a £20 menu. It's a real catch! So many great restaurants having an affordable menu which you may not always get a chance to dine at. We dined from Plateau's autumn set menu. For starters, I opted for the cured salmon, apple, fennel and lemon. It was so delicate and fresh. The salmon, slightly salted REALLY really played with the flavours of the fennel and apple. A great light starter, my dining partners opted for the pigs head croquette, and though they said delicious, it was a lot going on. For mains, I had pumpkin risotto with walnuts and my favourite Barkham blue cheese. It was so creamy! I always feel a little miffed when the veg option is a risotto but this was very very tasty. Onto more cheese.. dessert! I went for the Spenwood and quince. Spenwood is a pressed sheep's cheese. We also ended up getting a cheeky little blackberry cheesecake as well. This was a cheesecake from heaven! Definitely recommend.