Hastings, a coastal town in southeast England, is renowned for its rich history, seaside charm, and fresh seafood, especially fish and chips enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.
Kebab • Pizza • Vegan • Italian
"My partner and I took a little holiday in Hastings and were pleasantly surprised to come across this incredible restaurant. Although we didn't dine in as we had other plans, we couldn't resist the sight of the focaccia displayed in the window. We ordered two slices, and it was the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. It was truly authentic Italian and freshly made. I'm just disappointed it's so far from where we live because I would eat here every day if I could! The pizzas looked fantastic, and I would absolutely return to Hastings just to visit this restaurant again. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent."
Vegan • Coffee • Seafood • British
"This is an incomparable, little gem of a restaurant . Top quality, interesting and imaginative dishes all created by a very talented chef using locally sourced produce makes it difficult to decide what you would like! Memorable experience for someone who is coeliac too. Good sized portions and amazing choice excellent value for money. Don’t forget to try the Appasiomento wine a true find. Front of house service is relaxed, faultless and friendly making the overall experience excellent. We always pre book to avoid disappointment."
Wine • Steak • Tapas • English
"oyster perfect, small taste plates w good, mywmain plate panache w disappointing with tasteless overcooked fish. I was told the nasty was good. the rye twog has turbot on the menu and that was good last time I went there, not on the menu on rock a nore unfortunately. weinliste ok- the chablis is good."
Cafés • Kebab • Sushi • Seafood
"Myself, my husband and children stopped to have lunch at The Kingfisher restaurant after looking for some time for a place to eat. The staff were really friendly and when we explained that one of our children is autistic and will need a to...have a bisboke lunch, they were really accommodating. The food was quick and absolutely delicious!! We all enjoyed our lunch and we thought it was reasonably priced. This is a great place to eat and recharge. On leaving we all visited the toilets which were clean and great hand washing facilities. We will definitely be back!! Sue"
Wine • British • Seafood • European
"We were shocked when we saw the total bill; the 12% service charge added nearly £60 to our expenses, which felt outrageous. The waiter mentioned this charge only after we began paying, which honestly felt like a major rip-off. If you're considering dining here, be prepared to spend a lot—bring serious cash and a credit card. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant based on our experience. **Parking:** Very difficult to find. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** £60-70 **Food:** 3/5 **Service:** 3/5 **Atmosphere:** 3/5 **Parking Space:** Challenging to find **Parking Options:** Free street parking"
Pizza • Seafood • Asiatic • Fast Food
"Despite making a reservation, we had to wait over an hour for our food. The music at the Moda bar on the floor was excessively loud. The staff seemed overwhelmed and ineffective. Overall, our experience was negative and we will not be returning."
Fish • Vegan • European • Vegetarian
"I liked the pub very much, she had a good atmosphere and was warm and comfortable, although it was like in an iondon gastropub instead of a Hastings place. that is not so much a critique as something unexpected. the food was really very good and we all enjoyed it, with taking out my Christmas spice, which was quite dry and unstoppable. when the staff saw that I had left half of it, they immediately took the accusation of our bill, which was a pleasant surprise. the staff was friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend it for a pleasant evening. we will go back!"
Pizza • Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic
"Favourite place for lunch when visiting my mum. Feels just like Turkey with authentic flavours, and flamboyant staff; some of the food exceeded what I ate in really good restaurants in Turkey 1 month ago whilst on holiday there. Ask for WiFi as there is no phone reception as the restaurant is built into the base of the Hastings rock and caves. Totally recommended. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • Fast Food
"This restaurant in Hastings is known for its top-quality food and excellent service. It is consistently rated as one of the best places in the area. The service is professional and the meals offered are perfect for a dinner outing. The atmosphere is also top-notch, earning high marks from visitors. Although the price per person may be on the higher side at £100+, the overall experience is worth it according to reviewers."
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"I went to this restaurant on Sunday, September 3rd with my brother and his family who were visiting from Australia, totaling 6 of us. Four members of our group ordered the fish and chips, which they all enjoyed. The crab and prawn linguine was also excellent. However, I was disappointed with my roast pork, as it consisted of 2 pork chops, which I found unusual. I didn't complain since I was with family, but I won't be returning for the roast. Overall, I would rate the food 3 out of 5."
Kebab • Sushi • Cafés • Seafood
"one of the best fishing and chips I ever had and the service was fast and friendly to boot! the dough on the fish and the sausages was light and well seasoned, the part of the chips was massiv, and the muddy heaps were unexpectedly delicious compared to normal. not only was eating great, but there is a massive poster on the wall that shows all allergens in their products! I urgently post the owners a picture of it with the photos up here, so future non-sites know that this is the place to go if they want a great meal that will not contain unexpected allergens."
Vegan • Seafood • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"The staff were the most professional staff I have encountered in a restaurant in a long time and the food was excellent. It was nice that the gratuity was not automatically added to the bill. This place is a must visit whether you live in Hastings or you are just here for a day. It is a very relaxed atmosphere so you will feel overdressed if you arrive in your best suit or dress but so nice. The portions were generous and service was top drawer. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Recommended dishes: Grilled Skate Wing, Mash Potato Parking options: Paid parking lot"
Pub • Pizza • Vegan • British
"Our experience at this restaurant last Saturday was quite disappointing, but I am giving it 4 stars because I have always loved this pub and the food has been great in the past. We were all disappointed as the dishes we ordered were under seasoned and unbalanced. The monkfish was nice but was overpowered by the taramasalata. The pakoras had no salt or flavor, and the curried chips were lacking curry and salt, tasting like oven chips. The duck was overcooked and the accompanying dishes were bland. I have always recommended this pub as one of the best places to eat in Hastings, but this experience was disappointing overall. I was embarrassed for recommending it."
Soup • Meat • Full • Steak
"I recently discovered a hidden gem in this restaurant. The staff and owners were incredibly friendly and provided a welcoming atmosphere. The food was not only delicious but also reasonably priced. The female owner did a fantastic job pairing the dishes with the perfect wine, and they also had a great selection of beers. On Thursday evenings, they host a fantastic jazz club with talented musicians and special guest artists. Plus, the chairs were super comfortable. Overall, a wonderful experience!"
Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian
"We went for a vegan breakfast, it was really nice, everything was good and the staff are lovely and friendly. One of us had the full breakfast with substitutes: 3 sausages (Linda McCartney), bubble and squeak, baked beans, mushrooms, toast, grilled tomato. I had the sausage breakfast (smaller option: 2 vegan sausages, egg which I asked to be replaced with sautéd potatoes,toast). Slightly strangely, there is no veggie or vegan breakfast listed on the menu (although they say they do vegan sausages), which is why it took us a while to visit because we thought it might be complicated and weren't sure what the vegan breakfast would include. It was fine because the staff knew about veganism, knew exactly what was vegan, and everything that could be vegan was (eg the lovely bubble and squeak), and they had vegan spread. It would be nice ideally to have more clarity on the menu; it's great they're so happy to cater for vegans but they probably don't realise that it's a bit awkward for us always having to all for special treatment and it's much easier and more reassuring for us if the vegan breakfasts are simply listed on the menu. The lunch menu seems to have much clearer listed vegan items eg falafel, etc. Nice place, friendly, would be happy to go again!"
Thai • Fish • Sushi • Asian
"Myself and my partner always drive past The Hoxley and always say how we’ll go but never quite make it. Anyway it was my birthday this week and we decided to go (we didn’t book we just turned up and hoped for the best) well thank god we did. THE. BEST. THAI. FOOD. We actually went to the Ivy Asia last weekend and both said hands down the food here was a million times better, tastier and the service was top notch, at 1/3 of the price. There was a guy looking after us and he couldn’t have been more hospitable, giving recommendations on the menu and just generally being really attentive and friendly. Our food was amazing and we will be back again and again. So pleased we found this little gem!"
Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Fast Food
"Ordered a takeaway recently from Pizzarelli and I was not impressed. The Margherita had a nice flavour and plenty of cheese, but only had two cherry tomatoes and three basil leaves. The base was overcooked and it had a chewy crust. The padrino again had a nice flavour, but the pizza was ruined by the burnt black base that overided the taste of the toppings. Extremely disappointed, given the reviews and recommendations I'd received regarding this restaurant's food."
Cafés • Vegan • Moroccan • Vegetarian
"An impressive warm and welcoming Moroccan restaurant. Set in amongst antique shops in Hastings old town this is the type of restaurant that serves great food and doesn't shout about it. We were warmly greeted by the owner and given a choice of sitting in the main cosy restaurant area or next door in the shop connected to it. We chose the shop which was set up very nicely with just two tables and had the feeling of a private dining experience. We chose the harissa prawns and houmous with olives to start. The houmous was just as it should be and as good as I have tasted in the Middle East. The prawns were large juicy and the dressing was perfect. For our main we had the lamb and apricot tagine and this was probably the best tagine I've had. The lamb was falling apart, tasted fantastic was and generously portioned. The service was warm and freindly, food wonderful and setting unique. Highly recommended"
Pizza • Sushi • Cafés • Mexican
"Come to Hastings for the weekend and very unsure where to eat, found this little gem! The servers Emma and Josh were very nice and attentive to our needs.we had pasta and garlic bread which was the best Italian food we have ever had! Thank you Emma and Josh for helping us with the menu and looking after us!"
Vegan • British • Barbecue • Vegetarian
"We went for a stroll had thought about booking at Oscar 's. When we got there, we decided to continue with our booking, went inside, but it got a little confusing as we were stood on the steps, waiting. The girl that spoke to us was lovely, though, set our minds at rest. We chose to sit outside, which was great, except that the area around Warrior Square is very 'Bohemian ', especially in the lighter evenings, our evening was a little tainted by smells we weren 't wanting to smell. The burgers were great. One of us had meat, one had veggie, but they were both tasty. The chips were well cooked, the mac cheese was great too. We paid easily, everyone was chatty friendly. It 's just a shame we aren 't appreciative of extra curricular smoking."