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The West House, Biddenden, Kent

The West House

4.9
4.9
1395 Reviews
£41 and over
European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Biddenden in Kent is home to a small, family-run restaurant. Housed in a 15th Century weaver's cottage, The West House Restaurant is one of only a few restaurants in Kent to hold a Michelin star.
The Good Food Guide said of this Kent restaurant... “Respondents continue in their enthusiasm for Graham Garrett’s cuisine: ‘great intensity of flavours, fabulous textures.’ as one reader put it."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01580 291341
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Graham Garrett
  • Neighbourhood
    Biddenden
  • Parking details
    Seven space private car park to the rear of building, on street parking in front of restaurant, village car park 200 yards away at end of high street.
  • Public transit
    Headcorn.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace

What 1,395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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  • Kent

    Best Overall

  • Kent

    Best Food

  • Kent

    Best Service

  • Kent

    Best Ambience

  • Kent

    Best Value

  • Kent

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The West House in Kent is a culinary gem offering "amazing as ever" dining experiences in a charming, rustic setting. Guests praise its "fantastic flavours," exceptional service, and beautifully presented dishes. This unpretentious fine dining spot delights with a "very relaxed and chilled atmosphere" and expertly paired wines. Highly recommended!

1,395 Reviews
  1. sandra

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our little village is so lucky to have this outstanding restaurant

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  2. Stefania

    VIP

    Kent

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t think there is a better restaurant around here. The food is absolutely outstanding, and they are very accommodating if you need some variation! Services is outstanding again, every single little touch is just amazing! Wine pairings so well done. I can’t recommend this enough. Thanks for another great night! Steph xxx

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  3. Martin

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A memorable Valentines meal. All six courses were superb and the wines matched them perfectly. The staff were friendly and professional and the atmosphere good. A real gem.

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  4. James

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every visit is a truly wonderful experience. The food and the service is top notch

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  5. Catherine

    VIP

    Kent

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another wonderful meal at the West House. The staff are relaxed and friendly but very efficient. The food is beautifully presented and delicious. We will be back.

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  6. Christina

    Kent

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is efficient, helpful but unobtrusive. The servers know their job but if not, not afraid to get help. Honest! The food was amazing - an eclectic, complementary mixture of flavors with the sea bass and beef dishes being exceptional. All in all a memorable evening and one we look forward to repeating.

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  7. Gary

    VIP

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely dining experience - the food, drinks and ambience were all first class .... and we were able park right outside the restaurant!!

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  8. Katherine

    East Sussex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special place. The food was delicious, beautiful and interesting. The service was warm and friendly. Fine dining without feeling pretentious or inaccessible. All in all a wonderful experience. Thank you!

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  9. Carole

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the West House for my birthday dinner. It was a 6 course tasting menu and the food was outstanding. Everything was delicious and of the highest quality. Very relaxed and chilled atmosphere. Great evening would recommend

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  10. Peter

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Look forward to returning in the near future.

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FAQs

The West House is rated 4.9 stars by 1395 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The West House

28 High Street, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8AH

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Biddenden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Seven space private car park to the rear of building, on street parking in front of restaurant, village car park 200 yards away at end of high street.
  • Public transit
    Headcorn.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graham Garrett
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace
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