Top Restaurants in Culverden down, Kent
The Counter by Robin Read
77 Calverley Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2UY, UK | Restaurant P: 07828 968578
Rating: 4.9 (37) Price Level:
This was an incredibly special evening, and we went for "The Counter" experience and got to sample the full menu. We liked the warm interior and the friendly hospitality. And we also appreciated how there was an effort to be "efficient" with the food and produce and waste as little as possible. I shall let the pictures do most of the talking, but basically, I enjoyed every single bite and I say this as someone who historically really doesn't like fish! My other half had the wine pairings and liked nearly all of them! The Muscat in particular was a special mention.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a beautiful dinner here with my husband. We live locally and had eaten at Robin's pop up previously. His food is amazing and menu both fresh and seasonal. The Counter is small but packs a great punch with friendly professional staff. Does get quite warm in the window seats and gets busy as the evening goes on but that is to be expected. Top end of the price range but absolutely worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful food - we had the 5 course tasting menu plus the cheese course. Great wine menu. We loved all the courses, the staff were all great and very attentive. I was slightly disappointed with where we were sat in a corner near the door but the music was brilliant.
Rating: 5 / 5
It’s not often you go to a restaurant and the tunes are as good as the food. It’s all about the menu obviously but the way Robin and the team go about their work is so chilled, it helps create this wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy it all. We had the 10 course all-in counter experience and I’m so glad we did. I love a bar and Robin was engaged and informative. I’m not sure my words will do the food justice, other than to say I can’t see how anyone would be disappointed here. They did a great job of accommodating my wife’s no red meat request. We’re going back as soon as the menu changes next month. TW is pretty lucky I think to have a place like this. The pudding wine menu looks well worth exploring for those that like this sort of a drop!
Rating: 5 / 5
An absolute pleasure to visit this gorgeous little gem of a restaurant. The 10-course tasting menu, sitting at the counter and watching the chefs, was a delight of exquisite tastes, and we had an additional cheese course between us. A truly magical evening.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dragon Tan - 30m away
- Marks and Spencer - 211m away
- The Guinea - 84m away
- Royal Victoria Place - 241m away
- Calverley Grounds - 307m away
La Spiga Italian Restaurant
3B Monson Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LS, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01892 327461
Rating: 5 (27) Price Level:
My husband and I both had a pasta dish which was incredibly delicious. Not too much cream and a fabulous flavour. Couldn’t be better. Our waitress was kind ,attentive and very informative. Lovely person and would definitely return next time we stay in Tunbridge wells. Very reasonably priced. Perhaps even slightly less than you’d expect.
Rating: 5 / 5
It's a lovely little restaurant and we were the only diners on a bitterly cold Thursday night. Thursdays the lovely staff (husband and wife?) Informed us are often quiet. They were attentive without being obtrusive. I had risotto and pannacotta and my friend had a salmon dish and biscoff cheese cake. In both cases polishing the plate clean. A fine meal. It felt homely and very welcoming and the food is great and not expensive. Do go there!
Rating: 5 / 5
We had such a wonderful meal at La Spiga! Delicious pizzas and tiramisu to die for 😍 Loved the warm welcome and the cosy atmosphere 🥰 Thank you … we will be back very soon! 🤩
Rating: 4 / 5
My sister and I visited for lunch today, this restaurant has only been open for a month and it was quite quiet, but our food came out piping hot and beautifully cooked.. lovely Italian restaurant.. quite small.. lovely food.. highly recommended..
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a wonderful meal at La Spiga. The food was some of the very best fresh pasta and pizza we’ve had the pleasure of eating, outdoing much more expensive competition. The food is fresh, there’s clearly a lot of care that goes into it, and it all tastes brilliant. Plus it’s very reasonably priced! It’s not a white tablecloth sort of place but the quality of the food in a casual atmosphere is part of the charm. We’ll be back, often!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Marks and Spencer - 81m away
- COOK Tunbridge Wells - 18m away
- Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists - 25m away
- Royal Victoria Place - 157m away
- The Guinea - 69m away
LagodiComo Bar and Restaurant
26 London Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DA, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01892 532660
Rating: 4.8 (229) Price Level:
If you are living locally or you are just visiting Tonbridge Wells, LagodiComo Bar and Restaurant is a place that must be on your list if you like Italian cuisine. Me and my wife had a lovely dinner recently in this place and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant has a great location, very close to High St, with a lot of places to visit around . There are plenty of parking places in the nearby area, we only walked 5min from the car. The moment we stepped in we were welcomed with a friendly positive attitude by the staff and we were amazed by the beauty of the place with lovely interior design, lights, shades and colours. The restaurant is spotless in terms of cleanliness. We served dinner and the food, cooked with fresh ingredients, was so delicious and authentic. The portions are not very big, the chef concentrates more on the quality, flavor, taste and elegance of the plate then quantity. So if you are very hungry and you want to eat the American way big portions this place is not for you, plenty in the area. On our visit we interacted with a few members of the staff and all of them were very friendly, eager to help, acting with professionalism making our visit an experience hard to remember. There is a wide variety of wines to choose from, amazing cocktails and premium Italian beer. If I have something to complain about, this is absolutely personal, I absolutely dislike the idea of service charge. I think it is quite disrespectful and redundant towards the customers as this is the main objective of a restaurant , to serve people. When the same bottle of wine that I can buy it from the local store with £50 you are selling it with £100 this is your services charge. Although I do believe in tipping, the tip should be minimum between 5-20%, should be suggested on the bill and the tip should reflect the satisfaction you had , it shouldn't be mandatory. But this is what I think and in our case we have been very satisfied. As a summary, the place is great, the staff is amazing and I am definitely recommending this place
Rating: 5 / 5
Very good food, great service and enjoyed the evening. Thanks to all the staff. Will be recommending
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food, and good service. I had lunch, some cocktails and desserts with two friends, one of them Italian, and she said everything was fantastic. We loved the starters, some of them with smoked salmon and mozzarella cheese, others with gratin aubergines, absolutely delicious! The pistachio dessert was lovely, with authentic Italian ice cream. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Food you cannot forget. The most freshest calamari and pasta dishes. Hard to choose which dish to have. Wine was reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in the town. Service was excellent and the restaurant had a stylish outside eating area and a cosy intimate restaurant. Jelly beans at the end of the meal was fun!!!! Will be returning.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a wonderful Sunday night meal at Lago. All courses were to a high standard with a great bottle of red. Filippo looked after us well and shared good knowledge of the menu and the other servers were polite, warm and efficient. Would recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells - 64m away
- Cassidys - 18m away
- Pizza Express - 96m away
- Juliets - 53m away
- rtwskin - Aesthetic clinic and Dermatology - 10m away
Tallow
15A Church Rd, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0RX, UK | Fine Dining Restaurant P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (149) Price Level:
Outstanding food to Michelin star standard. Service was excellent and very welcoming. Garlic dough balls to die for plus great monkfish and chicken mains. We will be back later in the year to celebrate our 40th anniversary
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a fantastic meal here, we have been twice and both times have been lovely! The food was fantastic, delicious, beautifully presented and a new and exciting take on food. All four of us really really enjoyed it. The staff are lovely, very knowledgable and helpful. They even remembered that one member of our party doesn’t like sweet Reisling and accommodated this effortlessly. For me the only downside was that the toilets are up some steep stairs and I have a disability so it is hard for me, however I understand that it isn’t always possible to accommodate this with space so I will be going again and soon!
Rating: 5 / 5
This was genuinely one of the best meals I have had in my life. The smoked haddock starter was served with a gorgeous creamy white foam, the BBQ'd monkfish was delicate and bursting with flavour and the chicken was tender and served with a milk bread fried chicken sandwich on the side which was simply fabulous. They served some garlic dough balls to start which I would like to eat every day please! We finished with the chocolate slice which finished the meal off perfectly. An absolute treat and I can't wait to go back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Tallow in Southborough delivers a truly remarkable tasting menu, where every dish is a blend of creativity and flavor. The service went beyond attentive; our waitress was knowledgeable and clearly passionate, explaining the processes and ingredients with enthusiasm. It made the meal feel special and personal, enhancing the whole dining experience. Each course was thoughtfully prepared, and the dedication to quality was evident. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining journey.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tasting menu is fantastic, the accompanying wines are well worthwhile and add to the experience. Our hostess was brilliant and knew in-depth about each wine and each course. Well worth a special trip.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Restroom
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Temper Temper Chocolate - 7m away
- Southborough Common - 145m away
- Hand & Sceptre - 164m away
- Fountains Lodge Care Home - Bupa - 317m away
- Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool - 251m away
Pecorino Italian Restaurant
155-157 Camden Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2RF, UK | Restaurant P: 01892 571616
Rating: 4.9 (57) Price Level:
Very cozy place with great atmosphere, fantastic staff which looks after you constantly!! Amazing food for the price I’ll come back here for sure !!
Rating: 5 / 5
Found it quite randomly but so glad I did. Very hospitable, cosy restaurant with delicious food. Unlike the chain Italians , the pasta had deep flavour that I have never tasted out of my trip to Sicily. Normally not a huge fan of tiramisu but had to try it after other food was great, and as predicted , it did not disappoint.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a lovely time at this Italian restaurant! From entering, it felt very welcoming with lovely decor and a wide-range of food available. Staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating, and the food tasted fantastic! The portions were very generous (especially the gnocchi!) and well-priced. Highly recommend, definitely our go-to when we're next in town!
Rating: 5 / 5
Omg the food here is incredible!! We had prawns in orange sauce for the first time and it was fantastic! Pizza bases were so good and full of toppings. The caramel cheesecake was the best cheesecake I’ve ever had! And last but not least, the staff were fantastic! Our waitress was really helpful and the chefs cooking tonight were so friendly and lovely. Really recommend! ❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice and cosy restaurant! Can here on a work night out! Pleasantly surprised 5*
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Black Horse - 28m away
- The Spice - 8m away
- Camden Food Bazar - 71m away
- Pizza Go Go Tunbridge Wells - 57m away
- Royal Victoria Place - 412m away
The Hidden Well
77 St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9TT, UK | Restaurant P: 01892 524233
Rating: 4.9 (166) Price Level:
This place is great The food and service was amazing Very friendly staff Would highly recommend We will be returning very soon
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a little gem to find! Despite us having confused the date we booked we were warmly accommodated by the team, even though it was a very busy evening! The food was delicious and the hosts were so welcoming. We will definitely be coming back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Easily the best restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. Friendly Staff, top notch Asian food and service. No complaints. I will defintelly keep returning for their Boa Buns and Beef Brisket Noodles. 😋
Rating: 5 / 5
Soooo good. Everything I’ve tried has been amazing, (highly recommend the beef salad and pork wontons in the picture). Food is fresh and high quality. This place is a must if you are in the area!
Rating: 5 / 5
One of the best meals we have ever eaten. Everything was fresh, served hot and absolutely delicious. The wasabi-mayo and crispy prawn bao bun with fresh mango was incredible. Best pan-asian food I've ever had.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Saint Johns Yard - 26m away
- Sainsbury's Local - 45m away
- Clue Cracker - 23m away
- Junahki - 35m away
- The Skinners’ School - 82m away
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
46-50 High St, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XF, UK | Restaurant P: Not available
Rating: 4.5 (1377) Price Level:
A lovely place to spend an early lunch. Booking a table on a Saturday is a must. We didn't and was given a "leave by" time on arrival that didn't really impact on our meal but meant we were clock watching. The staff were attentive, friendly and helpful though I wasn't sure if this was due to our having not booked a table. The food was delicious and the set menu made it affordable though there was an issue with over charging for a starter that we did not have. Despite our issues on the day, this is a great place to eat and we will look forward to returning on our next visit to Tunbridge Wells.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here for a family birthday dinner and was very impressed with the service and attentiveness of the staff. The food was delicious - I would personally recommend the duck curry, but the fish and chips and steak looked good too. Had a really buzzy atmosphere (only watch out for that is if you’re hard of hearing then this is not the place for you when it’s busy). Would definitely recommend and come again.
Rating: 5 / 5
We have visited The Ivy on a number of occasions and it never disappoints. On this visit we had chosen the toast to spring menu. It was £27.50pp for three courses and a glass of wine from a set menu. The food was delicious and there were a good number of choices. We always enjoy a visit here, the atmosphere and venue are wonderful and buzzy. The staff are always very well presented and helpful. You very much feel like you are getting a fine dining service but the cost is so affordable. I think if you ordered off the a la carte menu, you might rack up a bill that seems too much. However there is nearly always a set menu of some kind to choose from and the value for money that you get from this for the quality of food and service is unbeatable!
Rating: 5 / 5
Afternoon tea .excellent sandwiches fresh and lovely. Not keen on the cakes way too much chocolate but the scones where good but not enough butter or jam to go round.staff not chatty or engaging. Service good selection of teas disappointing. There was no choice sad.i must say I have had better high teas and would not do this again,I would prefer lunch.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The White Company - 61m away
- Juliets - 29m away
- Soprano Wine Bar - 36m away
- Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells - 99m away
- Oakley Fitness - 58m away
Saint Johns Yard
66 St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9PE, UK | Pub P: 01892 619376
Rating: 4.5 (813) Price Level:
We stopped for lunch on our way to town. The menu offered mostly burgers options and some other variations. Initially I thought it was a bit of a limitation but I have actually enjoyed my burger so much that I do feel that it's better to have a shorter menu but with greater food! :)
Rating: 5 / 5
Not the sit-down restaurant a local news article suggested it was but some of the best pub grub you're likely to eat. The other reviews about their burgers are correct, they were *that* good. If I could have taken half a star off, I would as they were fairly inflexible with the options, in terms of the fries (you couldn't upgrade the fries to "dirty" ones and had to either pay full price for the meal and the side or end up with two lots of fries...) but the food was good so I'll let it slide! Would I come back? Sure. If I was out this way but I wouldn't make a trip especially.
Rating: 5 / 5
The vintage room was just perfect for celebrating my little ones birthday along side my own. The space was great, loved being able to put some pictures up on the projector. Service was brilliant, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Everything was so easy to organise and overall very stress free.
Rating: 5 / 5
I visited for a private book launch. Jacob Dolley’s, ‘Calm after the storm’ (a life changing poetry book) we had a blast in their private event space. The rest of the venue was open as usual in their main space. Service was so welcoming! Fellow customers were friendly, this is evidence to what a treasured local Saint Johns Yard is. The legendary young man that had his book launch is on the journey of a lifetime! Best of luck and Saint Johns Yard, thanks for having us!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's Local - 28m away
- Clue Cracker - 17m away
- Junahki - 31m away
- The Shuffle House - 18m away
- The Skinners’ School - 83m away
La Casa Vecchia
70-72 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TW, UK | Mediterranean Restaurant P: 01892 544700
Rating: 4.5 (201) Price Level:
Lovely restaurant! All staff are very friendly and welcoming. The manager is especially helpful and accommodating. Food is nice with good portion.
Rating: 5 / 5
A lovely meal in a nice place, good atmosphere and surroundings. We sat outside and watched the world go by as we enjoyed excellent prawns and steak. Live music upstairs was a bonus too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice corner restaurant with an Italian menu Fish stew was the best I have had and worth the visit.
Rating: 4 / 5
Our party of 4 went here for the first time to eat and watch Soul Train in the Pantiles Tunbridge Wells. The service was great - our waiters were so polite and friendly and professional. In particular Henry who helped us choose a great wine to accompany our meal. Will definitely return and can highly recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Pantiles - 92m away
- Sainsbury's - 269m away
- The Grey Lady - 6m away
- The Tunbridge Wells Hotel - 49m away
- Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West, Station) - 319m away
Il Vesuvio Restaurant
112 Camden Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2QX, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01892 534420
Rating: 4.6 (389) Price Level:
Bruschetta funghi was exquisite - incredibly creamy and full of flavour. Mains: Gnocchi - this is the most authentic gnocchi I’ve had since Rome, it was amazing. Cheesy, full of flavour and the tomato sauce was one of the best I’ve had. Spaghetti - it was nice and simple - nothing too special but it did have a real authentic Italian element behind it. Dessert: All I can say is wow. Everything single item hit the spot. The Panna cotta, the chocolate fondant (I cant remember the exact name they had for it in the restaurant) and the cannelloni - it was unbelievable. Especially the chocolate fondant, cooked to perfection - the chocolate began oozing out as soon as we cut into it. The chocolate was rich but just the right amount. Also the hog chocolate was heavenly if you like thick creamy not chocolates - it tasted like a chocolate mousse! I would 100% recommend this restaurant - not only is the food incredible but the staff are wonderful and welcoming.
Rating: 5 / 5
A very nice and rustic atmospheric family restaurant run by a charming couple over 13 years now, serving authentic Italian food from Naples. and I need to mention the husband was very pleasing and attentive. The food was full of flavour, I could smell the aroma from the gluten free pasta I ordered from far away, and the portions sizes were just right. And the bill was beautifully had written. We truly enjoyed our dinner and time in this satisfying place.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was amazing. Would definitely come again!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very authentic Italian restaurant. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a pizza and fish but seafood spaghetti looked really good! We will definitely go back to try a few more dishes.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hattusa Tunbridge Wells - 24m away
- Perfect Charcoal Grill - 22m away
- Helios Homeopathy Ltd - 63m away
- Marks and Spencer - 376m away
- Totally Wicked E-Cigarettes and E-liquids - 24m away