Best Romantic Restaurants in Hildenborough

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndianBritish

Regions

East GrinsteadHartfieldOxtedSevenoaksTunbridge WellsWrotham

Neighbourhoods

East GrinsteadHartfieldOxtedSevenoaksTunbridge WellsWrotham

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells restaurant

1. The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

4.4

Awesome(6757)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 64 times today

Set just a few minute’s walk from the idyllic and iconic Pantiles Georgian colonnade, The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to local residents and visitors alike. Located on the bustling High Street of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the restaurant make for an ideal spot to enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

A photo of Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar restaurant

2. Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.6

Exceptional(492)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 16 times today

Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

A photo of The Poet at Matfield restaurant

3. The Poet at Matfield

4.8

Exceptional(3081)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 15 times today

The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16th century building, diners can expect food of the highest standards, made using the finest local and seasonal produce and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs led by Head Chef & Director Lee Adams. In addition to the food, we offer a selection of fine wines, quirky cocktails, and have a collection of over 25 craft gins available.World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon lived in Matfield and is the inspiration behind our name. Sassoon was awarded the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry" and later won acclaim for his writing. We're pretty sure he would have loved our food too!A warm welcome awaits diners from General Manager and Director Tom Haacke and his team. We look forward to seeing you!Please be aware we do not cater for the vegan diet. Late cancellations - £20 per person.

A photo of Rocca Restaurant & Cocktail Bar restaurant

4. Rocca Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.2

Awesome(74)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 11 times today

Quality eating for a good heart beating..Delight your eyes and your palate as you enjoy signature dishes crafted by Tunbridge Wells top culinary experts, served with refreshments from premium beverage purveyors.Enjoy the finest Mediterranean-style cuisines cooked freshly using locally sourced ingredients.

5. The Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Brasserie! We pride ourselves on serving delicious food that combines classic dishes with a modern twist. Our focus is on using high-quality ingredients, and we work closely with local suppliers who share our passion for excellence. Our menu changes with the seasons, offering a range of options from light lunches to more elaborate and hearty creations, promising something new each visit. Our Executive Head Chef leads a talented team that puts great care into preparing each dish, ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of perfection. But that's not all! Our bar is open to everyone, even if you're not joining us for a meal. Come and relax with us as you enjoy our impressive selection of drinks. Choose from hand-crafted cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines and craft beers.

6. The Moody Mare

4.5

Awesome(2122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Wrotham

Booked 12 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday with food served all day from noon.We now have 3 Giant heated Tipis, they provide lots of fresh air and a lovely open environment, they are also heated.Formerly an 18th Century farmhouse boasting exposed beams, oak floors, exposed brickwork and oak tables. This leads to a very relaxed and cosy atmosphere with candle lit tables and real flame stoves.The cuisine is typically modern European, classically cooked using cornerstones such as stock pots to create their sauces with a brigade that has a passion for what they do. This is exciting times for the pub which now has a new bar serving real ale straight from the cask. Be sure to check out the website regularly to keep up with the latest events and offers.

A photo of The Hatch Inn Hartfield restaurant

7. The Hatch Inn Hartfield

4.7

Exceptional(992)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Hartfield

Booked 17 times today

As a quick note to customers we would like to inform you that all of our reservable outdoor tables are under cover and have heating. Also standard seating is indoor seating. Proprietor Nicholas Drillsma and partner Sandy Barton have built an enviable reputation over the past 28 years in producing the highest quality, locally sourced food, complimented by an extensive wine list.The menus reflect our customer profile in delivering quality food and service in a cosy, quintessentially English public house. We would encourage anyone suffering with food allergens or specific dietary requests to alert us to these within the 'Special Requests' section of your reservation so as we may brief our team accordingly prior to your arrival

8. The Warren

4.1

Excellent(897)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to The Warren Restaurant, an extension of The Crowborough Estate, holding stock of Sussex Cattle, Boer Goats, Fallow deer, and Wild boar amongst others which the restaurant draws on for its menu. We are a Dog Friendly restaurant. Given the provenance, the kitchen predominantly cooks British food, occasionally dipping into other cuisines to provide a vehicle for flavours – nettle gnocchi for example, or poached oyster with wild boar chorizo.WE wanted a unique fun and informal restaurant, to offer their Crowborough Estate’s produce from. When the site of the renowned Signor Franco’s became available, with those iconic arched windows of its orangery and glorious terrace overlooking the Spa town, the stage was set.Please email us contact@thewarren.restaurant (our call line & online booking system will reopen from 1st August)Your SincerelyMagdalena & Martin

A photo of TN1 Bar and Kitchen restaurant

9. TN1 Bar and Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 4 times today

Set just a few minute's walk from the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls, and the historic Pantiles, TN1 Bar & Kitchen is a family-run restaurant, opened in May 2021, owned by Tess & Murat and their chef Lukas. TN1 has established a reputation as a warm and inviting restaurant and bar in the heart of Tunbridge Wells and provides drinks, cocktails and fresh food which is cooked on site by experienced chefs led by Lukas, and run by a welcoming front of house team headed up by Tess and Murat.Our ethos is to serve modern & imaginative dining, which our talented kitchen team delivers 7 days a week. We’re open all day starting with brunch. Dishes include classics such as eggs Benedict and a full English or lighter options such as granola. Our a la carte menu boasts robust and creative flavours, using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients with a selection of grills and seasonal favourites including burgers, steaks, seafood and fish and the week finishes with a fantastic Sunday roast.

10. Cattle & Cocktail

4.7

Exceptional(305)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Oxted

Booked 17 times today

In the heart of Oxted Cattle & Cocktail combines a modern steakhouse with a lively cocktail bar. Serving a wide selection of cuts from our British produced meat as well sustainably sourced seafood and a vast selection of the finest cocktails using fresh ingredients. We host a selection of themed nights from our Steak night, to Burger & Lobster night as well as a Bottomless Prosecco lunch on Saturdays.

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OpenTable Diner
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous food in a delightful environment with friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service.
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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul KochharPrice: Expensive• Indian• Tunbridge Wells
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4.6
OT
OpenTable DinerVIP
Kent •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing as always!!!! You always feel spoilt following an experience at The Ivy
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The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.4
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Ewan
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great place ,Tom is a great host made us feel special,.Food was to perfection. Good place for a special date as it was our wedding anniversary. Great experience all round, cannot fault it
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The Poet at MatfieldPrice: Expensive• British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.8
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andy
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Friday nights with live music are so good at Rocca. Great atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend
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Rocca Restaurant & Cocktail BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Tunbridge Wells
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4.2
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Ann
Kent •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
A delightful venue for an Afternoon Tea in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Lovely rooms and the tables are not too close together. All staff welcomed us warmly and were helpful during our visit. A wide variety of teas from which to choose and an extremely tasty selection of both savoury and sweet treats. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and we shall certainly be recommending and returning.
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The BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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3.9