The Best Restaurants in Margate, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

We’re here on holiday and our friends recommended Quince. The staff were so accommodating when I requested a vegan meal, and my apparently many dislikes of others ingredients they suggested (I didn’t realise I didn’t like so much!)! The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgable! I’d say the price is completely fair for the quality and size of the portions! Would highly recommend!

A lovely evening at Quince with friends. Staff were attentive but also gave us time to order, chat and enjoy the afternoon without being interrupted lots. My stomach is absolutely full and those charred vegetables I could eat everyday. Thank you for all your hard work and care - we will definitely be back soon. Excellent value for money.

Quiet intimate restaurant. Due to dining early in the week, we dined with only two other couples but service was friendly. Enjoyed the Venison.

Beautiful food, classy surroundings and ‘just right’ service. It’s a really warm, friendly restaurant. Had a lovely dinner with my extremely well travelled son and he was very impressed! Especially with the red bottle!! Venison was gorgeous too!

Lorenzo is such a good host and his food, especially the Lasagna is the best I've ever tasted. This is worth going and going again and again. Very, very good value for the experience you get.

Some of the best pasta and pasta sauce we've ever had, homemade and delivered to our door with a smile. I will never look at packaged pasta from the supermarket in the same way again!

Found DR pasta at clifftonville farmers market and am now absolutely hooked! The 2 different lasagnas are beautiful! So hard to describe you need to taste to understand. The ravioli is to die for. If you are having guests over I'd highly recommend a tray of this gentleman's pasta . Easy dining and will impress for sure. Just had a delivery in time for our wedding anniversary:) Lovely packaging, easy to reheat. What's not to love. Thank-you very much ! Highly recommended 👌

Had the most amazing time eating here, everything was 10/10 (would give it a higher rating if possible) we were seated straight away on arrival onto a beautifully set table. There is a huge selection of antipasti plates which all sounded delicious! I strongly recommend the courgette fritters to start along with the bruschetta plate- the vegan stracciatelle was perfect. For the main dish I decided on the Lolli alla gricia pasta, it was definitely the right choice although I tried the others and they were all just as phenomenal!!! The portions are generous and delicious. I also got tiramisu to take away as I was stuffed but it looked too good to not get, I am yet to try it but from how the whole meal turned out I know I won’t be disappointed. Thankyou so much again to the whole team for an excellent meal and lovely night!

Nice fish and seafood restaurant in Margate. The food was delicious and the service really attentive. You can feel the fish is fresh and the water always happy to answer any question. It tends to be busy so it is advisable to book in advance.

I booked Angela's for our wedding anniversary. Delicious, well executed food in a relaxed atmosphere. It was definitely worth the trip from Tunbridge Wells to Margate for the meal.

A small but cosy restaurant. Excellent and fresh seafood, we ordered scallops and pumpkin soup as starters, the scallops were cooked just well with pumpkin potatoes mashed at the bottom. The pumpkin soup is rich in flavour. Perhaps is Monday, there was limited choices for the main, we have the turbot and skate, both are incredible delicious.

WOW!! We are visiting for the weekend and knew we had to visit Angela's. With our expectations high, we were still blown away!! The mackerel with kohlrabi and scallops were AMAZING, apple cider sorbet FANTASTIC, and every drink - wine, soft, and coffee - was a delight. Not only was the food and drink incredibly fresh, delicious, high quality, perfectly prepared and creatively devised - the service was BEYOND 10/10. We felt so at home and welcomed. We came in 30 Nov @ 2.30pm - a very special shout out to both waiters who served our table and the chefs, for being incredibly accommodating of a gluten + dairy intolerance - altering the dishes we ordered, explaining super clearly the menu and allergens, and the chefs even going the extra mile to serve us a delicious dessert. I have never been accommodated for intolerance so kindly, professionally, and gracefully - this was just truly fantastic. We will be back!!!!

We stumbled upon this lovely restaurant while looking for somewhere to eat in Margate. We were welcomed in to eat despite it being the end of a long day for the restaurant team and without a booking. The decor is beautiful, the staff were warm and friendly and the food... we were impressed. It's delicate and delicious with options to suit lots of tastes. The price was very reasonable for the quality we experienced. Thank you 🙏

Every dish I have tried here has been truly delicious. All the elements were well thought of. It’s a really great place to eat if you want to try something new and very tasty.

Incredible food, tasty and freshly made, good size servings, definitely worth prices. Attentive and friendly service. Great ambience. Very impressed.

The staff were really friendly and explained the specials clearly to us. They were attentive. The food was delicious 😋. We'll definitely be going back

We arrived very late to Lillie’s without a booking and the staff were super friendly and accommodating especially for a group of 7! The hosts recommended some dishes for us to try and we chose some of our own, every dish was super tasty and left us wanting more. At the end of the meal the chef came out and said hello and had made us some amazing cheese and tomato filo pastries to finish of our meal! We were all raving about the food for the whole night and will be recommending to anyone who visits Margate! 10/10 I’m sure we will back.

We visited Lilie’s whilst in Margate for a couple of days last week and were blown away! The food was all delicious and the service was friendly and generous. We particularly enjoyed the octopus and the chorizo, but everything was superb! Prices were very reasonable and we enjoyed meeting Hazel, who is an exquisite maître d. We will definitely be back when we next come to Margate.

This place is a great find. Good vibe, friendly service and tasty food. It was a little slower than you might be used to but it seemed to be family run with one chef and the vibes were fun and service was friendly so we didn’t mind. Favourite standout food was Croquetas, and the Tigres. Devine. Price was super reasonable for a bottle of wine and a big meal we paid under £100 Worth a stop if you’re in Margate for the weekend

Amazing food! The croquettes and chorizo al vino were personal faves. The pomegranate + date negroni also deserves a special mention !! Super relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and a great menu

Lovely service , beautiful food, very chilled atmosphere. The perfect way I like to dine out. We loved the food especially the beetroot tart….I could live on those ! The pear terrine was perfect for me as it wasn’t too sweet. Everywhere needs a Pomus! Looking forward to returning on our next visit to the Kent coast.

We read an online review and so glad we made the journey to visit. Not easy to find as off the sea front but absolutely worth making an effort. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We booked a counter seat as like to watch the food being prepared and definitely the best seats. Each dish served by the chef who took time to explain the food. Every dish was a winner - deep fried chicken with togarashi (so good would have been happy to pay more for), smoked duck, cured bream and potatoes with shelled broad beans and goats cheese. Everything that left the pass looked so good we wish we had ordered. Talked into sharing the strawberry pavlova with fig oil for dessert and it was the perfect end to a perfect meal. Thank you, just wish we lived a little closer.

A hidden gem and well worth a visit for something a bit different. A small and lovingly prepared fresh menu which screams of passion and talent and a wine list that perfectly compliments the food ethos. A foodies dream! The service was flawless as was the venue. The attention to detail is clear to see throughout. We’ll be back for sure.

Brilliant new addition to Margate offering something new to the town. This is becoming a bit of a regular spot for me on a Saturday when i have some time off. The team are always up for a chat and it’s very welcoming when i pop in on my own. Lovely wines and small plates and a gorgeous sunny spot.

Faultless. Outstanding food, beautiful setting and warm friendly service. Special mention to Rosie who was an amazing waitress and also great tour guide! Colina is an absolute must in Margate

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Colina Restaurant for my Birthday party in Margate and it was an exceptional experience. The food was outstanding, particularly the baby chicken and clams dishes among others,The flavors were perfectly balanced and left me wanting more. The waiting staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The open rooftop facilities added a special touch, allowing us to enjoy our time with a breathtaking view. I highly recommend Colina Restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Margate.

I loved every bite of this perfectly cooked, well presented, finger lickings delicious, fresh, full of flavour, food. Compliments to the chef. Strongly recommend. Servise supreme: servers competent and knowledgable about the menu plus very attentive. GOOD JOB.

I had a wonderful experience at Colina. Everything I ate and drank was excellent, especially the shrimp burger and the lemon tart. The restaurant is conveniently located, looking right out to the coastline. It had a very cosy and inviting atmosphere, which was helped by the wonderful staff.

Absolute deliciousness! Beautiful food, wine, beer and perfect service. A most unpretentious place, great music, cool vibe, and the best Indian food, with a fusion twist, that I've ever tasted. Very skilful chef! Thank you so much for a great time out.

Good food and great service. Atmosphere was nice and fairly busy. I am not a fan of small plates but that's what they do here, which works well but can be pricey. The cuisine is Indian but with a twist. The taste was good and some interesting dishes. I think they change the menu regularly. The panna cotta was amazing. Staff were great. On a wet dark day we found the place hard to find. It was between to bright lit shops and the restaurant/ bar Sign could not be seen and was not lit up. The windows were full of condensation so you couldn't even see in. But we did find it and we enjoyed the food and drinks.

Absolutely DELICIOUS Indian food, great drink selection and wonderfully friendly staff in a cute space. Extra bonus for the great playlists always on there. We love coming here, thanks so much to Vik and the team!

The best thing on the menu – or, indeed, perhaps on any menu I’ll eat this year, and it’s only March – is Stock’s chicken schnitzel, there in honour of Ribbe’s heritage. The tender schnitzel, robed in crunchy breadcrumbs, is served with a whopping quenelle of Café de Paris butter, though Stock’s version is like a steroid-riddled curry sauce mated with a buttercream ganache.

Wonderful food, really friendly staff without being at all overbearing or feeling rushed, and being able to watch the chef prepare the food from our table was a lovely bonus. Will definitely visit again and eat as much of the menu as I can. Absolutely worth a dedicated trip if you are in or around the Thanet area, and thank you for making our birthday celebration truly special.

We went for the chicken schnitzel after reading Grace Dent's review. It was indeed the highlight, with the tempura salsify a close second, but everything was delicious (including the drinks of course). A lovely, cozy bistro with truly exceptional service (I've never had a dropped fork replaced so quickly). We look forward to going back the next time we're in Margate.

A gem! Great service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. The wine list was excellent. Highly recommend a visit for a drink or a bite to eat.

Jasmine at The Med in Margate provided exceptional service, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Her attentiveness and friendly demeanor made our visit truly enjoyable. Highly recommend! Amazing place by the beach

Just delicious freshly cut and deep fried Chips. Honestly I'm not big on chips but couldn't resist. Thank you chef. Excellent service. Always smiling. Will see you again guys. Thank you! ❤️

Great experience, we were given the warmest welcome by all of the staff and our dogs were given a little dog biscuit each and a bowl of water on arrival. The food was lovely, good ingredients cooked perfectly. The restaurant looked clean and was a good atmosphere. We were served by Abigail who was so incredibly friendly and helpful, it was clear that she genuinely cared about providing the best service, she spoke so positively of the restaurant, and is the reason we will return again.