Quince Westgate

4.9

217 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Chefs Rafael Lopez & Ben Hughes opened a small intimate Bistro with flavour lead and produce driven food. Local farms are visited daily to gather ingredients to create dishes with. Fine dining in a relaxed dining room. Located on Westgate High street amongst other independent shops and a short walk from the sea front. The Restaurant features in both the Michelin Guide & the Good Food Guide, and is listed in the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01843 833864
Website
http://www.quincewestgate.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
39 Station Rd, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8QY
Neighborhood
Westgate-On-Sea
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years' Eve Dinner
£90.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us on New Years Eve for a Five Course menu £90.00 per guest A taster menu combining the best local produce that Kent has to offer. Wine pairings available. We look forward to welcoming you to a special way to enjoy New Years Eve in a relaxed environment Seating at 6.45pm with the first course served at 7.00pm We please ask guests to pre book carriages home for 10.30pm

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Best Overall
Kent
Best Food
Kent
Best Service
Kent
Best Ambiance
Kent
Best Value
Kent
Neighborhood gem
Kent
Great for fine wines
Kent
British

Review summary

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Quince Westgate is a hidden gem in the dining scene, offering "excellent food and service" with a varied menu reflecting local produce. Guests rave about the "wonderful flavors" and "beautiful presentation" of dishes. The "attentive" staff and "inviting atmosphere" ensure a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

217 Reviews

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Simon
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, best local produce, prepared and served to perfection. Very good value you for such a quality restaurant.
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Anthea
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second visit this month and both occasions were a delicious experience as always! From the moment you walk in until you leave the service is so attentive! Friendly and professional. Such an excellent team. Westgate is so lucky to have such a special place and long may it continue!
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Joanna
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We booked the set lunch menu. Service & food were excellent, would be happy to return.
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Stuart
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great lunch experience, enjoyed by our party of 6. With 4 first time diners, who absolutely loved it, as always ticks all the boxes, great food, a fab wine list with great service. See you in 2025 guys Merry Christmas to one and all
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Scott
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was amazing night. Great food, great service. Will be back again and again. It’s a secret gem
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Karen
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food as always - the steak bavette was delicious.
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Maud
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxed dining at its best. Food is just amazing.
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Zoe
Kent
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely first visit to Quince -looking forward to a return visit soon
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Andrew
Kent
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
once again a very pleasant dining experience - a jewel of Thanet!
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Adrian
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local restaurant run by people who know what they’re doing. Service is excellent, the menu is not too big but has something for everyone, the food is beautifully cooked and the wine list is interesting. We will be back.
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Quince Westgate is rated 4.9 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

39 Station Rd, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8QY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Westgate-On-Sea
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.quincewestgate.co.uk/
Phone number
01843 833864

Quince Westgate

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Experiences

New Years' Eve Dinner

Menu

Appetisers

Rabbit Rilettes£5.00

Staple Stores Sourdough£4.00

Starters

Pastrami, Tempura Pickled Onions & Green Peppercorns £10.00

Margate Mushroom Tart, Coddled Egg & Herbs£9.50

Beetroot, Smoked Plums, Goats Curd£9.00

Rye Bay Scallops, Cauliflower & Black Pudding£14.00

Main Course

Doddington Lamb, Jerusalem Artichoke, Anchovy Dressing£26.00

Line Caught Cod, Bean Cassoulet, Tomatoes & Clams£25.00

Venison Haunch, Parsnip, Sprouts & Marmalade Sauce£26.00

Crown Prince Gnocchi, Lentils, Braised Leeks & Blue Cheese£19.50

Sides

Dauphinoise Potatoes £5.00

Creamed Sprout Tops & Soy Yolk£4.50

Dessert

Cote Hill Blue, Quince, Carrot Cake£9.50

Pistachio Cremeux, Roasted Fig & Fig Leaf£10.00

Honey Cake, Raspberries, Creme Diplomat£9.50

Salted Caramel Custard Slice, Quince, Coffee Creme £10.00

What 217 people are saying

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