Best Places and Services in Rochester, Kent (2025)

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Don Vincenzo

108 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT, UK

4.5 (1,487 reviews)
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P: 01634 408373

Popped in as in the area, a lively authentic Italian restuarant in the hub of Rochester High street, easy parking opposite, exceptional service, home cooked food your Italian mumma would make, the sea food rissoto was very tasty, throughly enjoyed are meal, will come back when in the area again

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time. Our group ordered pizza, pasta, and a few starters - everything was top notch. The staff was on top of everything and extremely friendly. We don't live in Rochester, but would happily make a trip back to have dinner here again!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best place to eat in Rochester, and surely one of the best in Kent too. Food is incredible, and served extremely quickly - the staff are all incredibly friendly and polite, the atmosphere is lovely, and the prices are very reasonable. Would highly recommend the pistachio panna cotta specifically - one of the best desserts I have eaten anywhere at any time. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I'll be back!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I picked the restaurant at random for dinner on a flying visit to Rochester and was very pleased! Service was fast, appropriately Italian, and efficient. Despite it being busy our food came out in good time and was well-prepared. Would be very happy to go back again on a future visit.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Very generous portions ... good solid UK Italian style food. The calzone was something a family of four could have moved into! But looked really good. Definitely a good Rochester High Street establishment... give it a go!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Subway - 35m away
  • Rochester Cathedral - 157m away
  • City Wall Wine Bar - 35m away
  • Get Ready Comics - 24m away
  • Huguenot Museum - 85m away
Smoqe

172 High St, Rochester ME1 1EX, UK

4.6 (222 reviews)

P: 01634 553010

Had burgers with my family at Smoqe few times and it was delicious every time. We wouldn’t go to have burger anywhere else In Medway but there. Booking is easy and staff is amazing,nothing is too hard for them to make you feel comfortable and happy. Interiors are stylish and clean which is very important to us. We will definitely be back and i highly recommend this restaurant.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited one evening and popped in with the hope of getting a table without booking. The owners were friendly, welcoming, and couldn't do enough to help. They were genuine people, and this definitely added to our experience. I was on a strict diet, and they helped cater to my needs without issue. Another plus! When the food arrived, I can honestly say it was one of the nicest burgers I have ever tasted. Everything was cooked with time and care, it certainly showed in every meal. We will definitely be back for more when next in Rochester. This is a real gem of a restaurant that needs the support of all! Highly recommended 👌 Update - we visited again 05.10.24 and had another fantastic meal. Salads were delicious and staff very friendly, just as our first visit. We'll definitely be back!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We visited @smoque at the Rochester location and the burgers were delicious 🤤 The owners John & his partner were lovely and very welcoming I had the Smoque with a QC burger Hubby had the Grim Reaper burger and we had loaded fries with pulled pork and bbq sauce The burgers were fully loaded and so filling the loaded fries were yummy but the portion size was smaller then what we have had at other places and more expensive, you also had to pay extra if you want additional toppings To drink I had the Baileys chocolate milkshake & hubby had the cider Overall it was yummy 😋 and we recommend 💯 Look at the smile on my face 😂

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Great food. We had the smashin burger and it was DELICIOUS. unfortunately burgers don’t come with fries. The restaurant is lovely and the staff is super nice. The place is a bit small, they don’t have many tables so I would recommend to book before going.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Golden Lion - JD Wetherspoon - 18m away
  • Lenny's of Rochester - 22m away
  • Thai Four Two Restaurant - 36m away
  • Oliver's Bar & Restaurant - 52m away
  • Eastgate House - 96m away
The Moat House Coffee Shop

8 Crow Ln, Rochester ME1 1RF, UK

4.7 (37 reviews)

P: 01634 402268

Lovely coffee shop inside a church, great food and drinks

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have visited a few times and each time it feels comfortable warm and welcoming. It naturally feels like you can just relax

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great sized venue with plenty of seating very long wait for food and drinks but the staff were super friendly

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ok toastie (missed out the onion); nice and hot. Very nice coffee. Good service. Plenty of room. Peaceful atmosphere where you could maintain a conversation.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Golden Lion - JD Wetherspoon - 134m away
  • Serendipity Body Piercing - 36m away
  • Fleur de Thé - 48m away
  • Restoration House - 118m away
  • Eastgate House - 78m away
Brothers cafe

179 Bligh Way, Rochester ME2 2XG, UK

4.7 (69 reviews)

P: 01634 295790

Haven't been here for a while and was surprised by the increase in price of their menu. Food lovely but I cannot justify their prices.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the best burgers today. We’ve never been before but would come again. Very clean cafe, lovely food and great staff.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe. Really friendly staff. Amazing hot food. Milkshakes are lovely. Would love to come again

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice little cafe . Sat comfortably outside with my grandson. Breakfast was good.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am a regular in there and have a cooked breakfast 2 to 4 times a week and I can highly recommend it. The food is excellent. Very clean with good prices and excellent and pleasant staff, keep up the good work. I travel to the hospital regularly and always recommend it the the transport staff for their breaks. Many Thanks to all Staff.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • McCoys - 12m away
  • Bligh Primary School - 132m away
  • Morley's Fried Chicken - 23m away
  • Bounty Strrod - 54m away
  • Blighway Kebab - 26m away
Fish at 55

55 High St, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1LN, UK

4.7 (325 reviews)

P: 01634 844609

Dinner with friends at this restaurant last Saturday. Lovely restaurant on 3 floors with spiral staircase unfortunately food didn't live up to the tasteful decor of the restaurant - both my starter and main course were bland and the lemon meringue pie was an overwhelming portion of sweet meringue and very little lemon to balance it! Our Waitress Barbara was an absolute delight which is why I have rated 4* overall

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have walked past loads of times thinking "should go there some time" now after going I think what was I thinking not going sooner! Fantastic food, fairly priced. The Seabas ceviche I had is genuinely one of the nicest things I've eaten in a very long time. My Hake from the specials was great as was my wife's scallops starter and hake with muscles and clams. Fish cooked to perfection 👌 We never had deserts as was too stuffed but what we saw come out for others looked equally as good. Can't wait to go back. Keep up the great work.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The venue is lovely and sheek,clean and spacious. My friend and I went to have breakfast. The guy serving us ,Adam ,absolutely made this a treat. He was funny , attentive and just such a lovely guy. Because of him alone we will definitely be back. The food was good and well priced. I would definitely recommend and would go again.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is one of our favourite restaurant, the one that me and my husband always go to, sometimes twice or 3x in a month 😂 we know each other now. You can guarantee best quality of food! Oh and don’t let the name fool you as they also do amazing steak and chicken x

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what an amazing place. Seafood platter was outstanding, quality and freshness of food was great. Staff are so friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back... 1 thing I would say would be go when you are hungry because the portion sizes are definitely not small!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Cathedral - 101m away
  • Rochester Castle - 173m away
  • The Corn Exchange - 38m away
  • Medway Register Office - Registration of Births, Deaths & Ceremonies - 45m away
  • Costa Coffee - Rochester High Street - 15m away
Rochester RC Cafe

Rochester, City Airport, Maidstone Rd, Rochester, Chatham ME5 9SD, UK

4.7 (18 reviews)

P: 01634 984977

Rochester RC Cafe is situated inside an RC store but don’t let that detour you from stopping in for the best coffee,tea and sweets, a variety of sandwiches , soup or pasta bowls. The staff are so friendly and it seems the community is enjoying the new cafe as a great go to for a coffee or bite to eat.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely concept, nice outdoor viewing area good value for money friendly staff.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic little cafe, amazing choice of RC models and accessories and a little viewing spot outside for the airport.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Totally in love with the new Cafe at Rochester RC based at Rochester Airport. It is light years ahead of the former cafe onsite, offering a wide range of healthy foods and drinks along with a cheeky slice of cake!! The tea is fabulous and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you receive. The whole place is immaculate, the staff are warm and welcoming and it has a real family friendly feel. I will certainly be returning.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always have our work meetings here and the staff are so lovely and always happy to be of service

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Airport - 24m away
  • Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham, an IHG Hotel - 231m away
  • Asda Chatham Superstore - 403m away
  • Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex - 126m away
  • Rochester RC - 35m away
The Cheese Room Botanicals

60 High St, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1JY, UK

4.6 (473 reviews)
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P: 01634 845270

First time visiting The Cheese Room and it did not disappoint. The menu was a set one 2 course £27 or 3 courses for £34. You could also choose toasted sandwiches and lighter lunches. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. We were able to settle down and browse the menu without being interrupted. We had the 2 courses and had Beef Roast with Yorkshire pudding and amazing potaotes, veg was carrots, parsnip, beetroot and squash all roasted. We also ordered cauliflower cheese which is £6 for 2 people. It was lovely to have cauliflower that was cooked and not raw. The pudding we had was out of this world and couldn't fault anything, we had the cheesecake. It was more on the expensive side than i would usually pay, but it was so worth it. Service charge of 10% is automatically added and this is advertised on their website. Was a lovely experience but would recommend booking.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Right next to the castle in a 16th century building, I couldn't fault the food at a very reasonable price. There inside and outside seating and booking inside is recommended. I had a sour bread toasty and shared some triple cooked chips. Both food and setting are first rate.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Being a cheese lover myself I was excited to visit this place. The Cheese Room, located near Rochester Castle, is a charming restaurant specializing in all things cheese. The venue is in an old building with both indoor and outdoor seating, which adds to its character. We opted to sit outside, but the tables are a bit small, especially since the plates are quite large. The menu offers a great variety of cheeses, and we enjoyed the British Cheese Board and I tried the pesto sourdough sandwich. The food was good, but the service could have been more organized. It took a while to receive the menu, and when it came time to pay, we ended up going to the bar as we were in a hurry. The ladies' toilet, while clean, is quite small and a bit tricky to find. Overall, despite a few minor issues, we had a lovely time and would recommend it for cheese lovers!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Went here for lunch with my boyfriend and it is a beautiful quaint place to eat with a very lovely atmosphere. The food was good and the cheese platter we had was nice. The service was also good and the staff were pleasant. Would recommend for a different place to eat in the lovely town of Rochester.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited on a Sunday for my Daughter’s birthday and had a great time . Large selection on the menu including non cheese . I had British Cheese board , my daughter continental board , Mrs C Camembert and youngest Fish & Chips with some sides was an excellent start. Very extensive drinks menu and we finished with dessert and I have to say the Sticky Toffee pudding was the best I had . For 5 of us including service £180. Staff very friendly and attentive and would definitely visit again .

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Cathedral - 79m away
  • Rochester Castle - 163m away
  • Ye Arrow - 36m away
  • Medway Register Office - Registration of Births, Deaths & Ceremonies - 63m away
  • The Corn Exchange - 56m away
Coffee Time

168A Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2EP, UK

4.7 (228 reviews)
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P: 01634 814647

Lovely little caf. Great service and friendly staff. Big portions 😁 3 adult brekkies (delicious coffee included in price) , one kids meal, 2 milkshakes 👌🏼Highly recommend the banana flavour!!!

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very tasty food. Wide selection. Great place for breakfast, lunch. There are tables for small children. You can spend an hour reading interesting books. Clean, comfortable. You will always be greeted with a smile.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Another great breakfast at this local cafe on The Delce,Rochester. Packed out on Mother's Day but they remained cheery and still served up some great traditional fry ups, omelettes and more. Perfect fried breakfast today 08/02/24. Crispy Bacon 🥓 mmm. 18/07/24 Took my aunt in for lunch and also got a nice takeaway pie,mash and peas for another relation. The portion was very large and was only £7.50

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cracking cafe, staff, food, prices and a friendly atmosphere. First class hospitality and service right across the board. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Staff are so lovely and friendly. Food was tasty too and came out quickly. Highly recommend

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Community Healthy Living Centre - 78m away
  • St John Fisher School - 243m away
  • Jacksons Skatepark - 301m away
  • Chips on the Hill - 153m away
  • St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School - 240m away
J C Electrical Ltd

Unit 11, Rochester Trade Park Rochester Airport Industrial Estate, Maidstone Rd, Rochester ME1 3QY, UK

4.6 (13 reviews)

P: 01322 333384

I have used JC Electrical for many years now and they are very responsive, professional and provide a good quality service. It is why I keep using them. James came out to do some work for me over the past 2 days and was polite, professional and thorough. Cannot recommend highly enough

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Called them out on 2 separate jobs & was very happy with the both of them. 1st job was to find fault in wiring ✅ 2nd job was to replace plugs, sockets & pendles to a black nickel chrome✅ Good prices ✅

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An outstanding team with a fab boss. Really nice and did a great quality job both times they came out. As long as they’re around I’ll never call anyone else for a job! Thanks so much:)

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fast response. Reliable. All electrical engineering work undertaken large contractor jobs and small domestic all handled by professionals.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Health Club - 220m away
  • BAE Systems Rochester - 406m away
  • Medway Towns Gurdwara - 168m away
  • Performance Paddock - 123m away
  • Kidzone - 270m away
Deaf Cat Coffee

83 High St, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1LX, UK

4.4 (717 reviews)
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P: 07719 593960

The coffee, service, cakes and atmosphere are great at this independent coffee shop. The ready-made snacks are variable, but don't let that put you off, it's a coffee shop! Also, there's no WiFi, and mobile signal is weak inside, so if you want to have a conversation, this is the place!

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have visited here on a couple of occasions and there’s a cosy yet vibing atmosphere. The Caramel lattes are so lovely and go down well with a cheeky Chocolate muffin. The service is really great from all staff. Being a wheelchair user wasn’t a problem for us unless it gets really busy which it does at usual peak times. Well worth a visit and the staff sure make you feel welcome.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great coffee. Good selection of cakes. We love the collection of coffee pots on the wall.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We’ve been coming here for months & it is a firm favourite in our household, the coffee is always delicious and the staff are friendly. It’s usually busy, but if you can score a table outside it’s great for people watching & dog spotting in the sunshine! Would recommend a visit for sure.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rochester Cathedral - 68m away
  • Rochester Castle - 205m away
  • The Rochester Coffee Co - 19m away
  • Huguenot Museum - 50m away
  • Brettington's Steak and Lobster House - 22m away

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