Landgate Bistro

Landgate Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Emma

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was one of the best meals out I've had, and still shocked at how good value it was. I've eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants that were not anywhere close to the quality and creativity I experienced at the Landgate Bistro. I was impressed with each beautifully presented dish, especially the lemon sole (wow) and the poached pear with marzipan ice cream (the best version of one of my favourite desserts that I've ever had). The complementary fresh bread was also a lovely touch and impressive in quality in itself, I'm still thinking about that perfect focaccia as well as the marmite butter that went perfectly with the fresh sourdough. The atmosphere and service was also incredible, all the staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and even gave me some great recommendations for places to visit in Rye. I was particularly impressed with the young waiter who was only on his third or fourth shift he told me - l would never have guessed as he came across very natural and confident. I can't think of anything which could have been improved with regards to the food, service or ambience.
   

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   James

   Kent2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic local ingredients cooked to perfection. Breads particularly good. Nice compact wine list with excellent selection. Still the best restaurant in Rye.
   

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   Ian

   Bath/Somerset9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Well prepared and tasty food. Pleasant restaurant. Was very quite when we attended. Attentive and friendly service. Good speed of service.
   

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   Paul

   Surrey6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Limited menu but food served was very good.
   

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   Sarah

   Hertfordshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious, imaginative food, beautifully prepared and presented. Charming and helpful service, pleasant ambience - and good choice of music! Particularly delighted with the homemade bread and Marmite butter (which really works) and the little amuse-bouche of salt cod fishcake and Romeso sauce. My husband had the lamb 3 ways and we both agreed this was the best dish - but everything was wonderful.
   

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   jane

   Kent17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time back in many years and very pleasantly surprised. Service was very good, and not too noisy, but the food was excellent. Nice to have a full choice of tables as we arrived early. Particularly enjoyed the scallop and pork belly, and the lamb 3 ways, and an outstanding Brownie/Fondant, but everything was very good. Wine list was very interesting and well priced and we had a good bottle of Viognier.
   

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   Catherine VIP

   Kent31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Yet another lovely meal in The Landgate. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend the scallops for a first course, they are superb. To be honest all the food is wonderful and it is a nice relaxed dining experience. Highly recommended
   

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   Paul

   New York City12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our second visit which was as nice as the first one. Lovely food; friendly service; relaxed atmosphere. This is just a really nice restaurant with a well deserved good reputation
   

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   sally

   London3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food could not be faulted! Every course and the extras like bread were just delicious. The staff although polite and courteous at all times were not savvy enough and did not match the level expected when being served food of such calibre. I suggest that they need to be trained better to answer questions and be more aware of table etiquette. I would definitely return.
   

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    AnneC

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent food and great service! My second visit and scallop as great as I remember! I had pear as dessert this time and a pleasant surprise! Will return for sure!
    

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