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Landgate Bistro, Rye, East Sussex

Landgate Bistro

4.7
4.7
1589 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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

Menu

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What 1,589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    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" with a focus on British seasonal cuisine. Guests rave about the "stunning food" and "amazing service" in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The small, carefully curated menu ensures high-quality dishes, making it a "favourite place to dine."

1,589 Reviews

  1. Richard

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, good service, lovely atmosphere Highly recommended

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  2. Aaron

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Ian

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Olly

    Devon

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. Adrian

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at the Landgate is always excellent, but unfortunately our last visit was marred by very slow service - we arrived at 8pm and were not served our staters until 9. Maybe they were short staffed in the kitchen.

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  7. Melissa

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here for my Husbands birthday last night. Service was spot on, waitress was warm and attentive. We enjoyed each course, food was amazing. We would recommend this restaurant to others!

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  8. Kev

    Kent

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit this evening, fantastic food, welcoming staff and lovely ambiance. We will be back !

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  9. Paul

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding , just a tad salty for us as we don’t eat salt but amazing definitely worth a visit

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  10. Jill

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a family birthday, this turned out to be a perfect destination. From entering and receiving a warm welcome, we were given a seasonal menu and comprehensive wine list. We started with a cocktail, an alcohol free cocktail for the driver of the party, and free amuse-bouche. We ordered starters; wild chanterelle mushrooms on sourdough, a beetroot and goats cheese starter, and a lobster risoni, all delicious. Mains were Dover sole, and two Guinea fowl… perfect. One of the party was gluten free and felt confident and catered for. Can’t recommend it enough.

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FAQs

Landgate Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1589 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Landgate Bistro

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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