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1. Fish at 55
4.8
Exceptional(1583)
$$$$
• Fish • Rochester
Booked 23 times today
A modern and contemporary restaurant serving a diverse menu of fish, seafood, sushi and meat-based options too, as well and vegetarian and vegen options also.
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2. Turkuaz
4.8
Exceptional(667)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Rochester
Booked 41 times today
At Turkuaz, we invite you to savour the authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Our menu, meticulously crafted by our skilled chefs, showcases a harmonious blend of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and modern recipes.
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3. Kara Lounge & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1539)
$$$$
• Turkish • Grays
Booked 46 times today
We are proud to serve you one of the healthiest and most well-balanced Turkish and Mediterranean food in Essex.Our dishes are prepared freshly upon order, using authentic recipes, traditional cooking methods with finest ingredients.Our focus is to provide the highest quality of service available.
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4. Don Vincenzo
4.6
Exceptional(68)
$$$$
• Italian • Rochester
Booked 21 times today
Established 1998Family run Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria located in the Heart of Rochester High Street in Kentknown for it's welcoming atmosphere and traditional Italian food.Every week, our restaurant offers a special menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.Our regular menu provides a wide variety of options to suit every taste — from meat and fish dishes to pizza, vegetarian, and vegan choices.What's more, almost 90% of our menu can be made gluten-free, including pasta, main courses, and even pizza — so everyone can enjoy a delicious meal, no matter their dietary needs.
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5. Sultan
4.7
Exceptional(219)
$$$$
• Indian • Chatham
Sultan Restaurant is based in a listed part of Chatham presenting the finest in Indian dishes. Using nothing but the freshest of ingredients all locally sourced. Classical and innovative dishes available as vivid flavours of India meets Kent. No matter what the occasion, we are confident that our relaxed atmosphere and exquisitely decorated interior with dedicated lounge areas prior to dining, our welcoming staff will be an experience to remember.
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6. Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Canary Wharf
4.5
Awesome(914)
$$$$
• Italian • Canary Wharf
Booked 31 times today
Just opened 14 Feb 2022!Walking into Emilia’s Wood Wharf will be like entering a bustling trattoria in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region with an ambience created by natural terracotta-plastered walls bathed in natural light, rustic Iroko furniture, creamy crema marfil marble counters and hand-painted Italian tiles. Chefs making fresh pasta greet diners at the window in a special dedicated custom-made area visible from all sides. The thoughtfully designed interior cleverly combines a vibrant bar area with a custom table bocce for some competitive socialising in half the restaurant, with a cosy rustic restaurant section for more intimate moments and lingering conversations. The custom-designed kitchen and bar areas will be fully open for diners to watch the theatrics of drinks and dishes being freshly prepared. Outside, alfresco diners will enjoy views of the water and the green open spaces of Harbour Quay Gardens as well as the stunning architecture of surrounding Canary Wharf
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7. Sol Y Sombra Tapas - Rochester
new
5.0
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Spanish • Rochester
Sol y Sombra is a warm and welcoming Spanish tapas restaurant serving an authentic dining experience in a relaxed setting. Our passionate team creates a delicious mix of traditional and modern tapas using quality, freshly cooked ingredients sourced locally, from Spanish suppliers and from the Rye and Hythe fishermen.
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8. El Alquimista
4.9
Exceptional(55)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Greenwich
Booked 9 times today
Peru… Land of pre-Columbian cultures. Renowned gastronomic destination, has been awarded ‘’World’s Leading Culinary Destination’’ multiple times by the World Travel Awards. Its cuisine is gaining popularity with British consumers. Peruvian chefs, including myself, often use ingredients sourced from the country’s diverse ecosystems, including the mountains, jungles, coast and deserts. El Alquimista will combined this and create a unique experience to elevate both cuisines British and Peruvian to new concepts and flavours.
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9. Fambul Restaurant and Bar
4.4
Awesome(7)
$$$$
• Lebanese • Gillingham
Booked 2 times today
Bringing the Flavors of Sierra Leone and LebanonDiscover a fusion of authentic Sierra Leonean and Lebanese flavors meticulously prepared to tantalize your taste buds. Our dishes are a labor of love, simply delicious, and made to satisfy every craving.
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10. Cafe Spice Namaste
4.9
Exceptional(1946)
$$$$
• Indian • Newham
Booked 3 times today
Cafe Spice Namaste is back, re-emerging bolder and better than we ever were. Expect many of the Indian culinary classics from the incomparable Cyrus Todiwala, but also some unexpected treats. We are a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant now, perched at the edge of Royal Albert Wharf in the famous Docklands, and we welcome the world to our new home.We commit to using the best local British produce wherever possible, and always the freshest ingredients. We are proud of our carefully selected, responsible suppliers. Café Spice Namasté hold the coveted Michelin BIB Gourmand for 21 years, and are pioneers in the UK hospitality industry's campaign for the environment and sustainability."At Café Spice Namasté, you are always welcome!

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  • Cristina
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    All the best Food amazing Staff very professional and respectful Amazing ambience Very clean Everything deserves 10 stars not 5
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    Kara Lounge & Grill££££• Turkish• Grays
    •
    4.7
  • Robert
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic food, great surroundings and good value. Staff are well trained and there to help as well as look after you which adds to the overall experience. Worth paying a little extra for the extra mile taken by chef and staff. I’ll be returning soo
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    Fish at 55££££• Fish• Rochester
    •
    4.8
  • Lisa
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    "I was so impressed with the service here! We had a group booking of seven for my daughter’s birthday, and the staff were upbeat, friendly, and genuinely happy to help. The food was lovely, and it is great value for money. They even brought her cake out while singing happy birthday, and it felt so sincere. Thank you for making her day special!"
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    Don Vincenzo££££• Italian• Rochester
    •
    4.6
  • Ashley
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Staff very friendly food is amazing and very good value for money every time we go I come out and rebook for next time
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    Turkuaz££££• Mediterranean• Rochester
    •
    4.8
  • Ambia
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 27, 2026
    My family and I went for Eid celebrations. Delicious food, excellent service and great ambiance.
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    Sultan££££• Indian• Chatham
    •
    4.7

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