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Castle View Restaurant, Maidstone, Kent

Castle View Restaurant

4.3
4.3
1780 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At The Castle View Restaurant, we cook the best traditional ingredients as simply as possible, letting the quality of the produce and the magnificent views across the castle’s moat speak for themselves.

We have changed the way we operate to ensure a safe and enjoying visit with all new government guidelines in place.

Please note we do not accept lunch bookings.

The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Country Kitchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01622 767819
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus<br /><br />Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Maidstone
  • Parking details
    The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
  • Public transit
    By Train <br /><br />Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
  • Entertainment
    The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Castle View Restaurant offers stunning views of Leeds Castle, making it "one of our favourite restaurants." The "fantastic view of the castle" and "excellent food" are complemented by "friendly and attentive staff." While the menu could be more varied, the atmosphere and setting provide a unique dining experience.

1,780 Reviews
  1. Junko

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All the dishes were delicious and stylish, and I really enjoyed myself. The staff were very attentive, making the experience pleasant and comfortable. This is a restaurant I would definitely like to visit again. The breakfast was also incredibly tasty.

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  2. Chris

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and service was quick, enjoyed the summer pasta and pavlova. Lovely interior and was well worth the overnight stay for a good breakfast as well.

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  3. Dennis

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner with nice food (I would call it elevated British cuisine) with a lovely outlook over Leeds Castle.

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  4. Brett

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were welcoming and pleasant. Food was delicious and served quickly. The bar is not very well stocked with spirits - only 1 gin that isn’t flavoured. Unfortunately it’s a bit canteen like atmosphere but it’s difficult as you have to walk through the main restaurant which is a big converted barn so can’t really change the ambience.

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  5. Klaudia

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, great location and view, staff. Food was a bit bland for me but my daughter enjoyed it. They also sell Kentish wine - soo good!!

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  6. Chris

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely family meal with an amazing view. Food was lovely and service was excellent.

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  7. Dee

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food beautfully presented, lovely location overlooking the castle, friendly attentive staff. Our only negative would be that as we booked "dinner, bed & breakfast" (which wasn't cheap!) we didn't expect that 2/3rds of the items on the menu then had a further supplement. Charge more upfront if necessary so your guests don't feel cheated!

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  8. Richard

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!! one of the best meals I’ve had, I went with my partner for dinner and will definitely be going again Firstly the setting, what a beautiful location, overlooking the castle which was all lit up, the view from the restaurant was stunning The staff were very helpful and friendly and looked after us, always being available but not over attentive The food was amazing!! From the starters through to desserts, would highly recommend the Crispy Bang Bang Cauliflower and the Braised Pork Belly and the price was very reasonable I would highly recommend coming here

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  9. Kazt

    Kent

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting , the staff all lovely. Food was hot fresh and delicious . Would recommend

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  10. Tracy

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful, lovely views right onto Leeds Castle, food was delicious, staff were super nice and efficient, overall a lovely experience

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Castle View Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1780 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Castle View Restaurant

Broomfield Road, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Maidstone
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Country Kitchen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
  • Public transit
    By Train Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01622 767819
  • Catering
    We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus<br /><br />Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.
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