Landgate Bistro

Name: Landgate Bistro
Address: 5-6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom, TN31 7LH
Telephone: 01797 222829
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1591 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

We make British food with a classic or modern slant. We source our ingredients from the local fields, woodlands and waters. Everything is cooked on the premises, including the sourdough bread and the icecreams.
The Good Food Guide (2023) says: "A fittingly quaint old building, complete with original features, given a suave modern twist via grey panelling and contemporary furniture. Chef-proprietor Martin Peacock has built his menu on classical French traditions and impeccable sourcing and there’s real creativity and originality on show here. The international wine list offers a decent but not overlong selection, with accessible pricing.

Vegetarian: we will always offer at least one starter and one main vegetarian choice. However, we cannot cater for vegans.

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Please note, due to customer allergies, we cannot allow dogs on the premises.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Seafood, Wild Game
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01797 222829
Website
http://www.landgatebistro.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Martin Peacock
Private party facilities
Due to current government Covid-19 rules, we cannot welcome a party larger than 6p. We welcome parties 8-12p on a general basis. However, for Saturday nights we are only able to accommodate a maximum of 8p. For larger parties (13–32), we are happy to create special menus which you and your guest preorder from. The latter would be available Wednesday to Friday, Saturday lunch, and Sunday lunch.You can only book a maximum of 6 people via Open Table. Please call us if your party is larger than that and we are happy to assist to find a suitable time for you.

Location
5-6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LH
Neighbourhood
Rye
Parking details
Parking opposite the restaurant is possible, but spaces are limited. A large car park is situated around the corner (on Fishmarket Road), a few minutes walk away.
Public transit
Landgate bistro is a 5 min walk from Rye train station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 1,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Great for creative cocktails
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Landgate Bistro in Rye is a delightful culinary gem, offering "truly exceptional cooking at fair prices." Known for its "imaginative and delicious food," the bistro features a concise menu that highlights quality over quantity. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "pleasant atmosphere," making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

1,591 Reviews

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G J
London
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We decided to try the Landgate again after many years. The chef obviously knows his/her stuff and has some good flavour combinations, although could think a little more about textures, e.g. the braised cuttlefish was delicious but needed something with more bite to contrast with the softness. The guinea fowl was well judged, although our plate did not look the same as others which were served. The sea bass was the smallest piece of fish I think I have had for a main course and was overcooked. Portion sizes vary wildly depending on which main you choose (he Lamb 3 ways seemed a large plate of food). The poached pear dish was excellent. Service was attentive and it was a welcome gesture to remove voluntarily the sea bass from the bill - clearly, something had gone wrong somewhere down the line. It happens. I get the impression that you can have a really good meal if you happen to order the right dishes. As it was, my partner’s experience was good, mine OK.
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Jacob
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing fine dinning, extremely good value for money. Professional service. Can't fault it. Great for a special occasion.
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Evie
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend, every course was delicious. The staff made our anniversary extra special!
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Scobie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was both delicious and imaginative. Portions were just right, and the extra free nibbles were much appreciated. Wine was also very good and reasonably priced
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Catherine
VIP
Kent
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another wonderful meal at The Landgate. Delicious food, fantastic service, I can't fault it. We will be back!
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Richard
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal, good service, lovely atmosphere Highly recommended
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Aaron
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dining experience at the Landgate Bistro. The food was exceptional and perfectly crafted and presented. Every mouthful was an exquisite. The service was also first class, we were very well looked after, not rushed and it didn’t feel forced, it was genuinely enjoyable in every way. We will be back very soon!
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Ian
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Another good meal in what we think is the best restaurant in Rye. Service helpful and efficient. Menu short but interesting and locally sourced.
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Olly
Devon
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely Bistro that punches above its weight. We had dinner there on a Friday night and he ambience, service and food were great. Visually the food is very well presented and flavoursome to match. The service was attentive without being overbearing. Finally the wine list was good too without it being lacking in choice nor over blown with expensive bottles. We will be going back next time we're in Rye and would strongly recommend that it.
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robin
Brighton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good cooking. Simple , quality menu. Always reliable
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Landgate Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

5-6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LH

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Rye
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Seafood, Wild Game
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking opposite the restaurant is possible, but spaces are limited. A large car park is situated around the corner (on Fishmarket Road), a few minutes walk away.
Public transit
Landgate bistro is a 5 min walk from Rye train station.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Martin Peacock
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.landgatebistro.co.uk/
Phone number
01797 222829
Private party facilities
Due to current government Covid-19 rules, we cannot welcome a party larger than 6p. We welcome parties 8-12p on a general basis. However, for Saturday nights we are only able to accommodate a maximum of 8p. For larger parties (13–32), we are happy to create special menus which you and your guest preorder from. The latter would be available Wednesday to Friday, Saturday lunch, and Sunday lunch.You can only book a maximum of 6 people via Open Table. Please call us if your party is larger than that and we are happy to assist to find a suitable time for you.

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