Dover, a historic port town, is famed for its iconic white cliffs and Dover Castle. Traditional meals often feature fish and chips, reflecting its coastal heritage.
Italian • British • Sicilian • Breakfast
"The Sicilian is a handy, family-run restaurant in the seaside town of Deal (Kent) offering delicious food, cheaper eats, from snacks to meals, and some of the best and reasonably priced wine in town. Located just off the High Street, the Restaurant is small (bijou), with additional seating outside for your morning coffee or one of their home-made ices. I dine here once a month, for lunch with friends. We usually each opt for the simple range of Panini to Antipasti Pasta and (collectively) a bottle of their local (Sicilian) wine. Time permitting (priorities) perhaps we’d start with a shared plate of ‘antipasto misto’, cured meats or cheeses, not to forget ‘pane e olive’, a trusted and fine accompaniment to the wine. I have always felt that the judge of a good restaurant is the soup, and have never been disappointed, but various pastas are on offer, the ‘Cannelloni Ricotta a Spinaci’ delighted my friend, the ‘Lasagne’ was among the best I have ever sampled. The baked aubergine with tomato and mozzarella ‘Parmigiana’ is another favourite. There is also a selection of pizza to suite many diverse tastes. Although we have often commented on the lovely deserts and pastries on display, we have yet to take the plunge, but ‘watch this space’ The service is friendly, we feel at home, loving the mix of authentic tastes. At the weekend The Sicilian offers evening dining, the ‘specials’ board giving an extended view of this cuisine from southern Italy."
Indian • Chicken • Barbecue • Pakistani
"The chicken Kahjani (green one) is amazing, full of spice and flavour. Chicken Kushboo was also very nice as was the spicy bombay aloo. It's a no thrills restaurant with lovely food, friendly staff, very clean and lots of space between tables. Don't be put off by the entrance in the car park. Highly recommend"
Pubs • Beer • Wine • English
"Located on a quiet side street in the historic town of Sandwich, this charming old pub is a delightful spot to enjoy a meal or drinks with friends. The front bar area has a low ceiling supported by exposed wood timbers, giving it a cozy atmosphere. The walls are made of exposed flint concrete, adding to the rustic feel. The rear dining area is newer and offers views of the small outdoor patio. The menu features a small selection of game dishes, with the duck from the lunch menu receiving high praise. The food is well-prepared and presented, making it a great choice for a casual meal with friends or a business lunch. While Sandwich may not be a well-known destination, taking the time to visit this pub is definitely worth it if you find yourself in the area."
Pub • Pubs • Steak • British
"Date night with the wife. Food was exceptional, recommend the brie starter. The little mini loafs of bread was a cute touch. We decided after seeing the sea food share plater to have that between us as a main. The food was amazing, the taste was incredible. The rub...... It's so not worth the money. There was enough on the plater for one as a main. Very expensive for what you get. Which is a massive shame. As with most things, what you see online is not what you get. The big mac effect. If you don't mind paying a lot of money for not a lot, it's very tasty. We had beautiful sea views due to sitting upstairs. As much as downstairs looks lovely inside, upstairs gives you the sea view. Service was amazing. Everyone had service with a smile. Suggestions worked out. Thank you!"
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here for my girlfriend's birthday! They brought us over prosecco to start but we don't drink so they happily exchanged it for 2 soft drinks so quickly.We had an amazing couple of starters to begin with the antipasti board and the ginger beer halloumi fries which were great. Onto mains we both opted for the pork roast and weren't disappointed! So much variety of veg and beautifully cooked roast potatoes, the whole meal was just amazing.We both had to have dessert at this point so went for the passionfruit martini Eton mess and white kit kat cheesecake both which were divine.All in all a fantastic experience for the service and the food, would definitely recommend to others."
Steak • British • European • Vegetarian
"we regularly come for family holidays and gave this little jewel an attempt to dinner for us. the restaurant is very cozy and has a beautiful atmosphere. we had a series of appetizers, among them ochsentail and framed, goat cheese...Salad, camembert, smoked salmon, sardines and the baptismal breast- all charming! for the net we had the calves leber, hammelbein, speck wrapped chicken breast, teriyaki steak, roasted parochus could not mistake these meal times, the taste and the quality was fantastic! only on the side we were so full we did not have space for puddings (all saw tasty) service was great and we will definitely come back. highly recommended!"
Pub • Wine • Fish • British
"Very friendly staff! Me and my boyfriend tried a new cider (see picture) and it was really tasty (sweet but not too sweet). I tried the scampis, it was fried and very nice. The scampis were served with chips and a fresh side salad. The place looks really cute. The dessert was amazing! I had a Belgium Waffle topped with ice cream. The waffle was served warm and tasted amazing with the ice cream."
Steak • Seafood • British • European
"Walked in to find a dog and nearly left. To keep us there the waiter said they 're going soon and he sat us some tables away. Barely started eating our meal and another dog arrived he seated them one table away. Two seconds later two women arrived with three more dogs again he sat them adjacent to us. We got up and left. Paying our bill we told the waiter we had mentioned our aversion to dogs in restaurants. With over three quarters of it empty we could only deduce he had no concern for us as customers. The owner was in the place but nowhere to be seen at that point so we told him to report back that we would not return. He was unmoved and we assumed our feedback would fall on deaf ears as the owner had already made a fuss of the first dog despite its owner commenting he really needs a bath , and, after eating his own lunch the owner promptly walked back into the kitchen without sanitising his hands!"
"they want to say a big thank you to helen layla rest of the rod on the crown. each one of you played a big roll in making sure lisa myself had a dream wedding! from beginning to end it was absolutely amazing! helen layla they were both fantastic, not only sure that the whole day ran smoothly, but also make sure everyone had a fabulous time! especially us newlyweds! so many of our friends and family have commented on how wonderful the whole day and evening was, and how chilled relaxed it was to xxx the barn looked incredible as well as xxx bar staff were fantastic xxx food was lovely the service to xxx when we say a negative thing, it would be just that the day and the night just went too fast for us! many thanks again they have our day special with wonderful photographs back on we are made Thank you."
Thai • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian
"we were at my thai at numerous locations and were never disappointed. excellent food and service, staff very hospitable and friendly. last Friday we took my brother and sister in the law that visited us by leicestershire, my sister in the law said it was the best Thai salad she had ever eaten x"
Cafés • Seafood • British • Fast Food
"In Dover for a Day trip from France a first time and a novelty already. After a quick search for suitable lunch spots on a wet, miserable Wednesday in March, i booked for 2 covers here. Easy parking added to the positive first impressions as did the entrance and welcome in the restaurant, a little before 1 o'clock. The sun was out and we were shown to a window table overlooking the beach and harbour. We were pleased with the menu choice and the daily choices and chose whitebait, scallops under a Parmesan potato whip, then the recommended Fish Chips, followed by a pudding each. Overall the food was hot, well presented and served promptly by charming staff. I must also mention the pleasure of finding a properly folded linen napkin; a rarity these days! The meal arrangement we chose included a bottle of House white, a light, very drinkable Spanish Sauvignon blanc. I found the choice of wines quite extensive but also rather expensive. Our only comment was that the battered cod, although copious and as far as i could tell fresh, was actually rather tasteless. Possibly some seasoning on the fish or in the batter might have improved the taste on the plate. A pleasant meal experience greatly adding to an enjoyable day trip from Normandy. Thanks"
Lunch • Dining • British • European
"Chose as a Birthday celebration for two. Hit the mark on every level of taste,quality, service,price, atmosphere. Partner raved over every course in the Nose to Tail menu. I finally appreciated Truffle Garlic in the Egg Mousse and Garlic almond Soup. Our bottle of Champagne was placed in an ice bucket and our bottle of red lasted perfectly with the meal. Marvelous setting for a meal for two (We were in Green Room) or for a party in larger rooms. The organisation of the whole evening was impeccable from arrival and departure for a full house with dishes arriving and clearing smoothly. I hope to return later in the year with a small party. They can be very proud of this establishment and can thoroughly recommend and hope they never expand and keep it soooo unique."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"We just moved to the area and had a couple of nice evening meals so booked to bring my daughter who had just had a baby for lunch. The price was the same as the evening and the food was terrible, my daughter always has spaghetti Bolognese as she says its best in an Italian restaurant. She gave me a bit to taste and it seemed like it had been cooked several times before. The pesto pasta with pine nuts I had was tasteless and no nice toasted pine nuts on top, in fact I couldn’t see any at all, it was very disappointing after I had told my daughter and partner how good it was. They had made an effort with decorating the table and the people are lovely but I think I probably won’t go back."
Pub • Pizza • Western • British
"Pizza Excellent Beer Excellent Atmosphere Excellent Music Excellent Staff Excellent What's not to love about this little gem of a place. We had a table of 8 on Good Friday. The place was buzzing. The staff were so welcoming we relaxed straight away. The choice and quality of the beers were amazing and when our food arrived we were not disappointed. The pizzas available were different in terms toppings that we have had before and worked really well. This place keeps it simple but does it with professionalism while keeping it fun and friendly. At the end of the night we were presented with a bill that was more than reasonable. Would highly recommend to anyone."
Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"beautiful hotel literally on the sea! we were 2 nights my man and I with our 2 children/tens and dog. the room was very nice and spacious, very clean, great view. vast choice of breakfast, freshly cooked. we also recommend this place for lunch and dinner. the personal is pleasant and the owner, brand is really beautiful and attentive to its guests and really goes the extra mile to make sure they enjoy their stay!"
Pub • Steak • British • Burgers
"I understand that the staff were doing their best, but considering we paid full price despite a shortage of staff, I have to give this restaurant a rating of 3. We were informed that the restaurant has changed ownership since our last visit, when we had a great meal. Unfortunately, this time the roast beef was tough and extremely rare. Our dog seemed to enjoy it though. The french beans were undercooked, far from being 'al dente'. We had to use our own tissues as there were no napkins on the table, and none were offered to us. The Lemon and Lime cheesecake I ordered was bland, so much so that I had my husband taste it to confirm. It was difficult to identify the topping. We were also surprised by the price of a pint of beer when we received the bill, as there were no drink prices displayed in the bar."
Seafood • British • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"beautiful visit. has read reviews about gluten-free fish, but still needed to check in person. very helpful explains that they cook the GF battery separately with the chips so that we can enjoy the full fish chips experience on the wonderfully sunny coast. very tasty and rewarding"
Cafe • Cakes • British • Breakfast
"Lovely welcome and only stopped for a cool drink and sit in the sun.Really friendly staff.This is a lovely café, the inside is so summery, colours fantastic.Great menu, curried goat, jerk chicken. I love spicy food, But also baked potatoes or omlettes or sandwiches or a full breakfast. Prices really cheap, shame I had cooked breakfast before we left the motorhome, next time on our way back home to Yorkshire.We stayed and had another 2 cuppas and some lovely home made cake. I have to say it was full with holiday makers and work people all eating.Love your herb tomato gardens.Thank you."
Cafe • Sushi • British • Breakfast
"Stop by this great place to grab breakfast in Dover! The food was affordable and tasty. The all-day breakfast selection is varied, with vegetarian options as well as the ability to order a sandwich or a full breakfast. The waitstaff and chef are very friendly and quick to chat if you're in the mood. The restaurant is decorated in lots of Charlie Chaplin paraphernalia and memorabilia, from figurines to pictures to a hate cane combo. Location-wise, it is walkable to most sights in Dover and the train (10 min. walk)."
Balti • Asian • Indian • Breakfast
"both were pendants by strictly, my neighbor and I decided to gather in a quiet night, so I decided to collect a beautiful curry from the chutney masala, from where I had enjoyed a beautiful curry in august. I had passed the chutney during a walk and studied the menu in the window when the friendly manager discovered me and gave me a menu and told me how long I should wait after I could pick up the order. I would have decided that I had my dinner to feel so disturbed by the fire in the readiness for the strictly semifinal that I had good time to collect and eat. I ordered the north indian special chicken with pure rice and aloo gobi. the special chicken was very tasty with the most beautiful afterburns and the aloo gobi had beautiful large pieces sweet. the takeaway is literally thrown out of my house, so will definitely be back."