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1. St Leonard’s

4.8

Exceptional(311)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • West Malling

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to St. Leonard’s, a modern British restaurant located in the pretty market town of West Malling in Kent. Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Leonard’s offers modern seasonal a la carte dining, tasting menus, private dining, a set lunch menu, Wednesday steak night, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts alongside a well curated wine-list and classic cocktails.

2. Alim-Et

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Maidstone

Alim-Et in Larkfield is one of the best and most popular Turkish restaurants in the area. It’s a family-run spot on London Road that’s open for lunch and dinner. Alim-Et as a name is a combination of the names of the two Turkish brothers who founded this restaurant, and to this day they ensure the highest levels of quality and authenticity right across the menu. If premium grilled Turkish meat is your thing, look no further than Alim-Et. It’s worth the trip from wherever you are in the Aylesford area, just be sure to arrive having made a reservation.

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3. Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone

4.5

Awesome(1018)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Maidstone

Booked 5 times today

On Maidstone’s bustling High Street, local foodies can discover the bold flavours and prime steaks that Argentina is famous for at Buenos Aires Restaurant. This popular eatery is well known for its friendly service and tasty Spanish tapas menu, which is ideal for sharing with friends and family. There are plenty of traditional Argentines dishes on offer, including empanadas, chorizo and succulent chargrilled fillet steaks with blue cheese or black pepper sauce. Diners can enjoy fine wines from the restaurants hand-picked list and for dessert there are home-made pancakes. If you’re having lunch with friends, dinner with a date, or feeding the whole family, Buenos Aires guarantees great food and good times.

4. Chef's Table

4.9

Exceptional(71)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the picturesque heart of West Malling, Kent. Welcome to Chefs Table, where every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and excellence. Led by Chef Owner Bradley Redding, honored with a prestigious Michelin guide entry for 2024, we invite you on a gastronomic journey in our cosy 12 seater restaurant. From the freshest ingredients sourced locally to the innovative techniques mastered in our kitchen, each plate is a masterpiece crafted with precision and care. Experience the magic of culinary artistry and indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.Brunch: Thursday - Sunday 9.30am-1.30pmDinner: Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pmA-la-carte available Thursdays Only. Tasting menu available Friday & Saturday only

5. The Angel Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1184)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • West Malling

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to The Angel Inn, we are a Traditional 14th Century Kentish village inn. Friday is Fish and Chip day. Available to eat in or take away.Mellow Mondays 5pm - 7pm serving Tapas only

6. The King & Queen

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Maidstone

Booked 1 time today

The King and Queen is a beautiful quintessentially, English country Inn, located in the small village of East Malling, Kent. Located just 5 minutes drive from the M20 the K&Q offers everything you would expect of a 15th century coaching Inn. Serving traditional English food, from 12:00- 21:00 Weds-Sat and 12-19:30 on Sunday, we offer everything from pub lunch and classics to our full a la carte menu. Saturdays we are serving Brunch from 11:00-13:00 and Sundays we serve our famous English roast dinner 12:00-19:30. In addition to the beautiful interior areas there is a large well maintained garden for you to sit out in during the summer months. If you are looking for accommodation the K&Q has 3 double letting rooms, one of which is equipped for disable guests. Each room has private parking and a complimentary, in-room, continental breakfast is provided for you. All tables in the restaurant and accommodation are available to book via our website www.kingandqueeneastmalling.co.uk

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7. Pad Thai Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(438)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • West Malling

Booked 3 times today

West Malling, widely considered the gastro-capital of the Maidstone area, offers a wide range of restaurants and Pad Thai is it’s finest South East Asian offering, tempting in diners from across the South East. One of the reasons could be the combination of olde worlde Tudor building and traditionally inviting Thai inspired décor, another could be the warm welcome and excellent service but undoubtedly the main draw would be the unsurpassed food. Created by a team with a history serving the Thai Royal family, the traditional dishes are authentic and delicious, made with excellent, fresh ingredients.

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8. 802 at Hamlet Maidstone

3.3

Good(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • East Malling

If you are looking for a stylish, welcoming dining experience, that offers superb food at competitive prices, then look no further than the Hamlet Restaurant!Recently modernised, Hamlet Restaurant compliments the building’s 18th century charm with a modern twist.The food ranges from a variety of traditional English and European cuisine, with a Sunday carvery that is not to be missed! We operate a ‘help yourself’ buffet option at our cold selection table for breakfast along with our Full English Breakfast option.Lunchtime dining offers a choice of two and three course menus available.As for dinner, join us and treat yourself to a pro-active, friendly service for those leisurely after work wind downs, a quick bite to eat, or, a romantic date night – better yet, why not request a conservatory table upon making your reservation to watch the evening draw-in under the stars!

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9. The Loose Chequers

4.3

Awesome(29)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Maidstone

Booked 3 times today

The Loose Chequers is a former 17th century coaching inn. We serve classic pub food and fantastic steaks from our local butcher. Every Friday we have live music in the evening from 8pm. Our range of menus means we can cater for large bookings of over 100 and we regularly do events of this nature.

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10. The Romney Restaurant

3.6

Very Good(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Maidstone

At the Romney Restaurant & Bistro, our chefs use locally sourced ingredients, freshly prepared and served with the attention to detail that you would expect when eating in such a sumptious setting.From the outset it has always been our intention to ensure that wherever possible, the Romney Restaurant & Bistro supports local producers and suppliers, farmers and market gardeners and we are proud to be members of Produced in Kent which helps support this invaluable community.We want to make every occasion truly special so we like our customers to take as much time to enjoy the experience as they want to – we won’t hurry you.Call us or send an email to make a booking, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Eleanor
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great dinner out at Buenos Aires. Food was excellent, great atmosphere and the waitresses were so lovely! Rachel was our main waitress who was really attentive and friendly! Would highly recommend going here for a nice dinner out! Expect it to be pricey but it’s worth the money!
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Buenos Aires Nights - MaidstonePrice: Expensive• Argentinean• Maidstone
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4.5
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Mark
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good food and service, with reasonable pricing. Ask for a table in the Stables if you like things a bit quieter.
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The Angel InnPrice: Moderate• British• West Malling
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4.6
PJ
PJouttolunch
Kent •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We have visited many times - but the consistently high standard of food and service is why we keep returning. The way we do it - 3 courses a la carte plus nice wines - means it isn’t cheap - but it IS excellent standard & actually if you had the set menu and cheaper wine it would be much cheaper - but still great food. We like to go for special Occasions (birthdays etc) and to push the boat out but whatever your reason for going, the food is always delicious & the service friendly and efficient. I can highly recommend it! Thanks Terry & team as always.
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St Leonard’sPrice: Expensive• Modern European• West Malling
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4.8
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Robyn
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Still my favourite restaurant in Kent! Amazing food and service as always!
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Chef's TablePrice: Very Expensive• British• West Malling
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4.9

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