Café Nucleus Rainham in Medway

Very beautiful setting but prawns were clearly frozen. For the price I would have expected fresh prawns 😕

I had the best Sunday roast at Cafe Nucleus Rainham! 😍 The atmosphere was so cozy and welcoming, with a stylish and relaxed vibe that made it the perfect place to spend a Sunday. The roast was incredible—tender, flavorful meat, perfectly crispy potatoes, and all the classic trimmings done just right. The gravy and cheesy cauliflowers was next-level! The staff were super friendly too. If you’re after a top-notch Sunday roast, this is the spot!

Me and one of my old friend had a delightful brunch at this restaurant. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was both beautifully presented and delicious. While some items felt a bit pricey, the overall experience was enjoyable. We sat in the Wine Vault area, which had a dark, moody atmosphere and upscale decor. I would definitely consider returning for another meal with my other friends.

Visited this enchanting restaurant on Sunday and opted for the Roast beef dinner. A truly festive feast with all the trimmings. Service, hospitality, management and atmosphere were truly magical. Very excited for my next visit.

I went here for breakfast and left broke. I spent 25 pounds on some pancakes and an orange juice (which tasted so bad I couldn’t finish it) to be rushed out by a rude waitress. I was charged 5 pounds for bacon which was just the same bacon which comes out of an Aldi pack of 10. Never in my life have I spent 18 pounds on pancakes! I could get a whole meal for dinner at that price! We were charged £5.50 for water! This place really think they’re something they’re not. You’re on Rainham high street, not the west end. I’ve never regretted leaving the house more. The quality of the food didn’t even reflect the price. Could make a better breakfast myself for a fraction of the cost and I will in future.

Inedible! Seriously terrible roast! Arrived and was told no Yorkshire’s or cauliflower cheese which was ok although it’s a restaurant, make more yorkshires?! Three of us had beef which I could hardly cut ye alone eat!

As a business owner I believe Reviews and constructive criticism to be vital (if honest, which I will be) So I begin with 5 stars as the Food, service, decor etc was fabulous!! Although our timing of late afternoon meant it wasn’t very busy, the atmosphere was still very nice. Overall, as a family we will definitely be back! My criticism may seem petty or of a personal nature that might not bother most but if it makes me question my experience upon leaving the venue, maybe it does others? Being in England and not the USA or alike, I really hate having a service charge added to my bill, especially when I am a very generous tipper and would have left £20 more had £15 not been added automatically (I do realise this is becoming more common over here but it’s a pet hate of mine) . I noticed the £20 deposit made at booking had not been deducted but hope this was an oversight. Finally, in the paperwork left on our table it said about a “Voluntary” donation which was added to our bill anyway, so not voluntary? As I say, overall very happy, will be back and totally enjoyed the experience, just little things that had me questioning it.

It is a lovely pace! Food, service, atmosphere were all great!

Visited for the first time during the week for breakfast. Service was very quick and attentive. Our food was quick to arrive as we had only had pancakes and eggs but the food was excellent. Obviously freshly prepared and with care. Portion sizes are very good and prices are reasonable given the quality of food with our 2 breakfasts and drinks came to a total of £35. We will certainly be back again soon.

My first time here and I will definitely be back. The food was delicious, the staff were very attentive and the surroundings were very comfortable.

Had dinner in the function room upstairs. The food was excellent and the staff were really attentive. Great addition to the restaurants in Rainham and well worth a visit

Once in a while eat-out experience.

Lovely atmosphere, delicious; fresh tasting food, very quick service and professional; kind customer service! Will definitely visit again!

I love the food here!! When I visit from America it's my go to place. The staff is wonderful too!

Food was so bad. I ordered a sandwich and chips. The cheese is the sandwich was just one massive slab and the chips were greasy and over cooked. Friend had a panini which was more a baguettes with some melted cheese and other friend gluten free option was not good, too much lemon in the avacado. Also do not order the orange juice I don’t know what we had but it was not proper orange juice. Would not go back there.

Wow what an amazing place. 5 star luxury. Would highly recommend. The place is decorated so well and to a very high standard. Food was amazing so was the wine. Waitresses very friendly and nothing too much to ask. Would highly recommend

Visited for breakfast and I must say the restaurant and the food was lovely. Unfortunately what lets this place down is the prices, I’m all up for a nice breakfast but £30 for 1 person with 2 drinks is not justified at all. I was asked when ordering if I would like hash browns to which I stupidly said yes, found out after they were £2.50 each, menu reads Hash Browns (Plural) not each, very misleading, I wasn’t even asked how many I wanted just got given 2. They could be the best hash browns on the planet but £2.50 each is a joke. I still can’t get my head round £4.10 for a glass bottle Coke which wholesale cost is just over a £1. Just had a read of the other drink prices on the menu, just out of curiosity and noticed if you order a half pint over a pint you get penalised. I know there’s discounts for buying in bulk but charging more for half over a pint is just ridiculous, maybe 2 halves don’t make a whole after all, just and extra £2, no justifiable reason for it, same product, same service, penalised for being sensible or driving. With the quality of the food and the venue if prices were bit more reasonable this place would be packed out. Real shame.

This was my first time here and it was a really lovely experience. The restaurant is quite compact but we didn’t feel crowded, lots of space between tables. Might be a bit crowded in the evening. Amazing choice on menu. The prices might be at the upper end but the food was very well prepared and presented. Drink selection looked great but we were driving so stuck to soft drinks. Service was excellent, attentive but not pushy, very calm server made us very relaxed. Service charge goes to all the staff in the restaurant so was happy to pay it. Looking forward to a return visit. Rainham needs a quieter classy experience and for us this was it.

Today 20/8/24 my daughter visited us for her birthday, she lives in Central London and she is very used to expensive dining. We had five latte, two Apple juice, 2 Bacon & Sausage sandwiches, an advocardo and Poached egg on one toast and a French toast with berries. We had 8 Slices of extra bacon, which were as it turned out no less than £2.50 per slice, it was nothing special, very normal, bog standard bacon. When the bill arrived it was £96.00. We were astounded. Its actually extortionate, you are based in Rainham not Mayfair. We queried it with the waitress who suggested that if it was too much we could remove our service charge, However, we certainly could afford to pay and we did. Then we walked out in disbelief.

Lovely afternoon tea in rainham,family group ,treat for my sister over from Australia.service was very good and the food was very tasty and plenty of it ,tea and coffee as much as you want ,beautiful decor

Food was lovely I really enjoyed it but I came here with my 2 young children and I didn’t realise that they didn’t offer a children’s menu. They got the waffles to share but the waffles were the same as ones you might get from a packet. The ones that have large crystals of sugar in them and for £13 I would expect them to be fresh if I’m honest. Then £8 for 2 apple juices was a bit on the pricy side. My coffee on the other hand was lovely. Over all £38 for 2 meals and 3 drinks after the service and donation was taken off.

This is a really nice place to meet and have a meal. We had lunch and there was lots of choice, from paninis and ploughman's to a full meal. The coffee was also excellent. Very pleasant atmosphere and the staff were helpful and friendly, can't wait to return.

Lovely place in Rainham -- totally at odds with the town! Great food and service but a little pricey. More of a restaurant than cafe but worth visiting.

For brunch it was costly. Delicious Kale smoothie. Service excellent! Tables were a bit small for four of us. Lovely atmosphere. Liked stories in the toilets through the speakers!

Firstly it's a very nicely decorated restaurant and adds for the first time, some class to Rainham. The food, however, is expensive for what it is. I had two bookings over 3,days; lunch and Dinner. The steak wasn't seasoned well and was chewy cooked medium rare. I'd cooked my own Aberdeen Angus 40 day matured steak a few days before and was tastier and much more tender. At £31 certainly not worth that at all. I don't think the restaurant lacked the skill Just the meat quality seemed inferior. There are Michelin 1 Stars in Kent with mains cheaper! Lunch: A BLT at £11 ? Hmm, with Nutmegs and Tiktoks in the precinct was it worth it? Not really. The food needs to be exceptional, not just the decor. It isn't busy at all, so that must be an indication to the owners. I really hope this place succeeds as I said at the start it adds some class to the other chips with everything 'restaurants in Rainham. Except Galata (nice place) I won't give up on Nucleus (yet) but too many Mediocre and expensive meals and i will.

It's an awesome place to chill with a latte or go for a meal.

This was my second visit to Café Nucleus, and it continues to impress. The service is excellent, with staff who are friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food is of high quality and beautifully presented. The extensive selection of wines and cocktails adds to the dining experience. Café Nucleus is, without a doubt, the best restaurant in Rainham. The exceptionally clean bathrooms, complete with audiobooks, are a nice touch. Highly recommended.

We came for lunch and a coffee. Perhaps we came for the wrong thing. The music is quite loud to have a nice conversation. We had a panini with chips which was nothing special for the price

Great Sunday roast! Good waiting staff. Literally only complaint was it was a bit noisy

Wonderful cafe, with quality food. You get what you pay for. Lovely staff, food and environment. Across all of the venues in chatham, Rochester and rainham

Really nice meal with friends,all in a very nice upstairs area,to ourselves!

A huge thanks to Sophie, Aimee and Justin for a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. Biggest brunch I've ever tried to finish. Couldn't fault anything. The only thing that spoiled the experience was myself (chronic pain).

Amazing, thoughtfully designed atmosphere & incredible food!

Didn't go there. No idea where it is

Dinner with my friends was amazing. Food was absolutely lovely .asparagus it’s a yes from me ! Steak was cooked exactly how i asked to be, delicious and tasty .Good selection of wine , cocktails was great too! Brilliant staff .Definitely recommend :)

Came here today with family for Father’s Day Very nice clean cosy place. We sat out the far end downstairs as it was bit too noisey in the front end. The staff are so calm and attentive which is rare these days. Very refreshing and respectful. The food was beautifully cooked and presented in nice hot plates. We had the gorgeous brisket and the French toast with scrambled eggs and maple. All So full of flavour. All our plates were clean. Certainly a lovely class of dining. It would be nice if it opened evenings as the older age group find it hard with children and babies screaming. That way it caters for all age ranges. But all in it was the best meal I’ve had had in ages with the nicest of staff. Many thanks from me and my family

Went with a friend for Sunday lunch and it was very disappointing. Having been to the one in Rochester i was expecting this to be as good. i opted for the roast beef which i was expecting to come out nice and pink, but unfortunately it was think cut, dry and not tender at all, i even had to ask for a different knife to cut it. My friend had the pork which was slow cooked and was very dry and tasteless. Although you got a big plate full, i think with cheaper Sunday lunch options around the area, they may struggle.

Took my friend here today for lunch for her birthday and was very disappointed. We got seated and was offered a high chair for my friends 2 year old daughter which we took. We then proceeded to look through the menu and realised there was no children's menu so when we came to order we asked if we could just have one scrambled egg and one slice of toast for her. We got told that they couldn't do that she would have to have what's on the menu which is two scrambled egg and toast at the cost of £8.50. I do not understand how they have high chairs but yet do not have a children's menu nor could only cook one egg rather than two. The waitress wasn't very helpful with this. My friend and I both had a panini. I had a tuna melt and she had bacon Brie and cranberry. They was both under toasted and had to be sent back and the Brie wasn't even melted. Cannot believe the food was poor as the restaurant wasn't even busy. I was very disappointed as the restaurant looks lovely, and for the prices, you would expect it to be amazing. Definitely wouldn't recommend going after today's experience!

WOW! From the very moment I stepped into the restaurant I was greeted by very friendly staff. We ordered brunch, from a very tasty selection, and were not disappointed. The food was sumptuous and had a sophisticated flare on the plate. Our waitress, Ame, was very courteous, professional and knowledgeable. She was able to provide information on the locally sourced meal and ensured my food alteration catering to my needs; this was all done with a smile and understanding of my dietary requirements. This is definitely a gem of a restaurant and one that I will be returning to and recommending to others. I cannot wait for my return visit to try the evening menu or just for my brunch treat with friends xx

WOW! From the very moment I stepped into the restaurant I was greeted by very friendly staff. We ordered brunch, from a very tasty selection, and were not disappointed. The food was sumptuous and had a sophisticated flare on the plate. Our waitress, Ame, was very courteous, professional and knowledgeable. She was able to provide information on our locally sourced meal and ensured my food alteration catering to my needs; this was all done with a smile and understanding of my dietary requirements. This is definitely a gem of a restaurant and one that I will be returning to and recommending to others. I cannot wait for my return visit to try the evening menu or just for my brunch treat with friends xx

£48 for breakfast! Noisy atmosphere Me and my sister both had a veggie breakfasts with extra hash brown and an apple juice… if im paying £48 for a breakfast I expect a nice atmosphere and good service. The breakfasts are a normal small size so just way too expensive when lacking the service and atmosphere benefit Its a small place so that time of day a lot of people chatting as tables are close by. I asked if the music could be turned down as I have sensory processing issues and there was a speaker above my head so found it hard to focus on my sister’s conversation. Guy sever just said no and kinda smirked, it would have been better to just say sorry or explain why he couldn’t. I just felt it wasn’t value for money at all. I wont be coming back The breakfast was nice, but my egg was under cooked I just expect a much nicer atmosphere and service when I pay more… next time il go to the many other cheaper places around

£48 for breakfast! Noisy atmosphere Me and my sister both had a veggie breakfasts with extra hash brown and an apple juice… if im paying £48 for a breakfast I expect a nice atmosphere and good service. The breakfasts are a normal small size so just way too expensive when lacking the service and atmosphere benefit Its a small place so that time of day a lot of people chatting as tables are close by. I asked if the music could be turned down as I have sensory processing issues and there was a speaker above my head so found it hard to focus on my sister’s conversation. Guy sever just said no and kinda smirked, it would have been better to just say sorry or explain why he couldn’t. I just felt it wasn’t value for money at all. I wont be coming back The breakfast was nice, but my egg was under cooked I just expect a much nicer atmosphere and service when I pay more… next time il go to the many other cheaper places around

Best breakfast around and parking

Lovely little venue, very clean and fancy, food was delicious, a little pricey but portion sizes generous and a lot of locally sourced ingredients so well worth it, large selection of dishes and drinks to chose from, staff were professional and polite, would definitely visit again.

Really lovely place to go in rainham :)

Had a lovely brunch from a good and varied menu Prices are a little higher than average but theres nothing average about any of it. Locally sourced food was excellent as was the service, can thoroughly recommend eating here Will be back soon

Have just enjoyed a wonderful birthday brunch. The food was amazing and our waiter Patrick was polite and efficient. Thank you

Excellent food and a special mention for Patrick's first class service. We will definitely return. Thank you

Had a great lunch here today. We hadn’t been before, but the decor is great, lovely atmosphere and the food was well presented and very flavoursome. But the most memorable part of the experience, has to be the fantastic service. Our waiter, Patryk, was attentive, fun and efficient. Thank you .

Had a lovely brunch with my dear friend today. This was my first visit to Café Nucleus Rainham and I will definitely be back. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and professional.

I had a lovely brunch here with an old friend. Service friendly and attentive and the food was beautifully presented and tasty. A little steep on the prizing for some items though. The atmosphere is dark and moody in the Wine Vault area (where we sat) and the decor feels very high end. I certainly think about returning for a meal at another date. Would have liked to have seen more art for the local area in the dinning space as that is what Nucleus Arts charity is so well known for.

Part of 4 went for brunch for a birthday on a Friday. Very nice food and coffee. Frappe was a bit overpriced considering the size of the glass it came in. Coffee comes in posh glass cups which keeps it so piping hot, I couldn’t drink it for 20 minutes even though I asked for it to be not too hot. I realise this is a personal preference so have not allowed it to impact the star rating. Friendly service otherwise and pleasant atmosphere and environment.

Food was excellent with great service

Didn't expect this restaurant to be situated where it was (does seem a little out-of-place). But you certainly get transported to a different realm once you walk inside. The décor is great, the vibe is warm & friendly, the service very attentive & the food tasted great. What more would you want......we'll I'll tell you...... the soothing voice of Stephen Fry narrating one of his audio books while you're visiting the toilet! Brilliant.

We went here for breakfast and it was lovely. We all had the full English and it was high quality and cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely return.

Absolutely wonderful breakfast this morning - the quality of the ingredients was outstanding and everything was perfectly cooked. The service was incredibly friendly, welcoming and efficient. This was our first visit and we can’t wait to return.

Excellent addition to the Nucleus Cafe brand.

A uniquely stylish combination of bar and coffee shop. Prices are a little high for the area but the food, service and atmosphere were fantastic and I'd love to visit again soon.

Lovely restaurant with great service. Nice chilled atmosphere. Server Patrik was very attentive.

Lovely fresh atmosphere with proper food.. good wines and beers.. clean toilets with marble on walls and floors and proper hand flannels to dry hands etc... you get what you pay for as not the cheapest in town but lovely staff and surroundings..

Lovely atmosphere, great service from Patrick and wonderful company. At these prices not something you could do regularly, but great a special occasion or get together.

Food was good , however me and my friends noticed , without notification an additional charge on the bill , that was already included on the total when presented. When questioned the additional 2 pound charge , service giver notified us it was for charity additionally to the service charge . Ethically me and my friends expressed customers should be asked at the point of paying if they would like to donate rather than assuming. Me and my friends didn’t have any problems donating , however this was our first time experiencing this at any restaurant as normally charity donations should be opt in or out . In the future I suggest the cafe ask customers if they wish to donate prior to the bill being given, or donate a portion of their service charge to charity?

Fantastic afternoon at Cafe Nucleus Rainham. Great food, excellent service, Beautiful decor. Thank you Patrick you made us very welcome.

It looks very good inside and we enjoyed the food and atmosphere plus staff were very attentive/professional.

Very good service and food as with all the Cafe Nucleus locations. Highly recommended.

First time here and was pleasantly surprised. Staff were polite and friendly, food was good

Very good visit here. Will be coming back with friends !

Lovley decorated giving a warm feeling service was good good excellent would visit again slightly pricey but for special occasion worth it

Really good mains, deserts were okay but not exceptional and maybe didn't justify the price for them. Service was great, no service charge automatically added thanks - one thing I'm glad they haven't imported from the 'London' experience without the train they advertise. And the waiter made a point of looking away when passing the card machine with a tip option on it so we didn't feel pressured (we left a cash tip as we prefer to.)

Very pleased with our visit today service first class staff excellent and food really enjoyed it, something on the menu for all tastes would certainly recommend a visit

We paid £14 for a prawn sandwich and it only had one layer of small prawns in quite thick bread so all that could be tasted was the bread. My other daughter had the same with her sandwich just one slice of thin meat. So over priced. The setting was lovely though such a shame I don’t want to go back due to the food.

No option for afternoon tea on why were you here,strange,one of our daughters treated us,beautiful place inside,can’t fault anything with decor,comfort etc. Staff very attentive,afternoon tea was brought up in stages,and you could have drowned in lattes we were offered,settled at 3. Large slice os sausage roll to start,selection of 4 fingers sandwiches,and were offered more,2 huge scones with jam and clotted cream ,selection of cake,macaroons,eclairs etc What more could you want.yes was quiet but we weren’t rushed. Maybe only tiny point,tad orientated towards Chocolate with cakes etc,but didn’t really bother me.and everyone finds a tiny issue. Rumours taking over neighbouring shop to enlarge building. Well done

It was a nice place, I'd recommend booking ahead of time with plenty of time before opening as they may not have it on their hand written timetable. Although this was the case for my partner and I, we were still welcomed with enthusiasm and sat promptly at a table. The food was okay, the way it was brought out to us was fancy which is always a fun touch. Due to the booking confusion, it did feel like it created an awkward atmosphere which was slightly unsettling. Overall, the staff work hard and that's very clear, it's a clean place, welcoming to all and the food is okay. I would recommend giving this place a try. There is free parking and it isn't too far from Rainham (Kent) train station.

Not a great experience, crushed on to a middle table for two. Both my mother and I waited ages to order a drink, ordered the Sauvignon blanc of which cost £50 a bottle ( I don’t mind paying for a good wine ) the wine wasn’t any different from a £10 bottle of wine from the supermarket!! We both had a salad, chicken Caesar salad and a halloumi salad Wow how adventurous the salads were! !! A whole bag of leaves and a few tomatoes 😂 Really!!! Come on guys I had 3 slices of halloumi on my salad a spoonful of mashed avocado not wort the money The Caesar salad was ok still not worth the money Regardless the service was poor, had high expectations as the venue itself looks lovely. Food and service should be so much better for the price I paid!! I won’t be returning Paid £105 for my mum and I A salad is much more than a bag of pre washed leaves and a few tomatoes, and 3 slices of halloumi is not acceptable! Try putting marinated sliced carrots, chargrilled peppers, roasted beat root and lots of mixed seeds, then you can charge that price Absolute joke And get a better selection of wine

Over priced and poor service Totally not what I was expecting!!! The beautiful restaurant really doesn’t match to the very poor food and service The salads if you can call them a salad, are literally a bag of wasted leaves and a few tomatoes 🤦🏼‍♀️😔 I mean come on guys !!! Where’s the rest of the vegetables? I can muster up a better salad at home, and 3 slices of halloumi is not really a meal more a starter ! I love a good wine, so ordered the £50 bottle of Savignon blanc, of which actually wasn’t any better than a £10 bottle of wine from the supermarket Let’s get on to the service. We were taken to our very small middle isle table, and left for 15 minutes before anyone came to take a drink order, there wasn’t a starter option to have any olives or bread , so we waited to have our order taken, once food arrived we ate out leaves, and before we had finished eating my mum’s pudding was brought over! I then ordered a bread and butter pudding and requested it to be served with clotted cream and not custard, they then brought out twi one with custard and one with clotted cream 🤦🏼‍♀️😫 then we were rushed to pay 💰 £105 really overpriced We have been to many exquisite establishments and paid the same price for a far superior meal and service

Lovely food in a very relaxing atmosphere. Nicely decorated and very polite staff. Would recommend

I took the wife here for her birthday and we were not disappointed, its a lovely, cosy restaurant with a great ambiance. The staff were friendly and welcoming but also discreetly attentive. Our starters were gorgeous as were our mains and I have to say the beef pot pie was the best I've ever had ( and I'm in my 70th year). Sadly we didn't have room for dessert but what we saw at other tables looked tasty. Its lovely to have a quality restaurant locally, yes its more expensive than the "chains" but that's like comparing Rolls Royce to Lada. I wish all the success in the world to Cafe Nucleus.

As a Scott with Hebridean connections I was intrigued to read that your menu referred to Hebridean eggs, on asking the member where they actually came from I was informed Kent. Put me out of my misery, where do they actually come from? I do have to say that my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our Brunch and would come again, pity about parking! Also why do you not have any Drambui or stones Ginger to accompany her whisky!

We (four friends) visited here on a Monday lunch time. We loved it here and enjoyed going somewhere so nice. It was extremely busy and therefore a bit noisy at times. The staff were top notch - so friendly and accommodating. We felt valued. We choose meals off the chefs specials. I had the pork dish and it was delicious. It was perhaps a little more expensive here than other restaurants in the area, but you get what you pay for and we felt it was worth every penny. All in all, this place is a gem. We shall definitely return again and again.

Good ambiance, good food both had full Canadian and best of all dog friendly who got the full VIP treatment including his own dog chair, well done guys .

A group of us met here for lunch. There is an extensive, varied menu and a list of seasonal specials. We all ordered different things and we were all very happy with our choices. It is a comfortable, welcoming environment and service was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!

Great wine selection and good beer options too Food was really nice , service is brisk but we were not pressured Lovely atmosphere Only downside is small table for 4 people dining

Not a place to come for food and a natter, food me and my friend had was perfect just a shame we couldn't hear each other the downstairs room is deafening and too many tables squeezed in...Will stay with Rochester in future

Came here for brunch last week. The Canadians breakfast was class. Coffee is really good too. Great attentive service too. Will be coming back!

This place is stunning and the atmosphere is great. We arrived at 11 and before 12:30 a lovely waitress came over with the bill (that we hadn’t asked for) and said “we’re not rushing you but we need your table back” - I know places have to try and make their money but I won’t be rushing back as I didn’t feel relaxed, once that comment was made I was just clock watching as I was so aware that they just wanted us gone. I was also a little shocked to be treated this way when my eggs Benedict and tea was over £20 - the food was lovely but it’s rainham not the west end.

Very nice meal indeed, with an excellent waiter for the evening named Justin. Highly Recommend.

Met friends for an evening meal, which we have done before but in the Rochester branch. The main courses were delicious, the service was good and we enjoyed the ambience. The only problem was the cheese and biscuit plate for desert. We ordered 2 to share, however at this price you would expect more cheese (there were 2 slices on each plate). The bulk of the plate was covered in hard, dried apricots and pea shoots. Instead of the apricots, maybe a sliced apple/grapes instead and of course a bit more cheese.

A warm and friendly welcome to this bustling restaurant. Service was very good - friendly and attentive without being 'pushy'. There is an extensive range of options on the long menu and by and large we were very pleased with our meal. We were celebrating the 90th birthday of a family member and were touched by the nice gesture from the restaurant of a box of chocolates :-) I enjoyed the Steak Frites - the chips were excellent, the steak just a tad over-cooked for my taste. The coq-au-vin was very well received, as was the stew and dumplings, and the pie - but the stroganoff was found wanting - a bit flavourless and 'sloppy'. Servings were generous so few of us were greedy enough to have a dessert, but the apple crumble and custard was outstanding! Overall a very enjoyable lunch with a very few shortcomings.

Disappointing service. Food average. Had the beef stew on the winter menu, very little beef, flooded in gravy with one rock hard dumpling. Hubby had the salmon sandwich which tasted like kippers. Expensive price for 2 mains of which 1 was a sandwich, and 1 cappuccino £55! Not recommend, maybe it was the time but service was very off today. Would not return.

I’ve eaten at the two Chatham venues and the food was amazing. However, at this venue I ordered the halloumi, avocado and lime salad. I was served two average and tasteless slices of halloumi, a small mashed up and watery avocado portion and the rest was salad leaves which made up 90% of the dish. I was so hungry that I ate every single lettuce leaf. Unacceptable for the price and for a main course. I did raise it with the waiter whom said he would take my feedback to the chef. Whether that happened, I’m unsure. My friend had Caesar salad with chicken and said it was ok. The chicken looked a bit more ample on her plate. Beautiful decor, very clean and nice ambiance at 3pm. The waiting staff are sweet and pleasant however, we were kind of left to our devices and not once was asked if we were happy with our meals. And they forgot the chips on a 3 item order? £128 for a bottle of chapeldown, two salads and one small portion of truffle and Parmesan topped chips and 12% tip, their waiting standards and food portions should reflect this but sadly they don’t.

Lovely looking cafe but a little pricey.

The decor is lovely we were taken to a room upstairs very small with only 2 tables . The waitress looked like she had been tango as she had so much make up on and it was a Saturday morning! She was so miserable and rude!!! The food came I ordered a Canadian breakfast. Bacon was hard you could not cut it so was the toast. The scrambled egg was running . Very over priced for what you get. Get a better breakfast in the Wetherspoons by the station!!!

I booked to go to Cafe Nucleus in Rainham for a birthday brunch with my girls - we all had such a delicious meal and talked about how great the service was! Sophie was our waitress and she was fantastic. On arrival, there was a little bag to say happy birthday with some chocolates inside, and I thought that was a lovely touch. I've been a fan of the Rochester branch for years, but the Rainham one is just as delightful and such a beautiful environment!

We love going to cafe nucleus at Rochester and wanted to try their new restaurant in Rainham. We had an evening meal for a Birthday celebration and it was excellent, the food was tasty and served at a good pace. The ambience is both stylish and welcoming and the staff were efficient and friendly. We will be back, thank-you.

Enjoyed their afternoon tea upstairs. The food was delicious and kept on coming to the point that the table was to small....but that's a good thing ;) Room was a bit hot so had to open windows in February. Had three children with us that loved the experience. Would recommend it but prepare for alot of yummy food.

Love cafe nucleus in Chatham and this has not disappointed me. Lovely food. Beautifully fitted out. Clean toilets. Always a pleasure to visit.

Recently had breakfast/brunch here. Pretty good overall. Eggs royale/blackstone were good. Pancakes were also nice, though they looked a bit flat for buttermilk pancakes. Cosy interior. Would recommend for brunch.

Smaller venue than expected. Lovely decor. Nice food with plenty of options.

The ambience very nice Tables spaced well

We dined in the Langley fine dining last night. The food was great… I just feel it’s overpriced by about £5 a main course and £2-3 per starter and dessert. We do eat out quite a lot so I know roughly what the prices are. Just my opinion , £3.20 for a soda water… really? Also the triple cooked chips might be cooked 3 times but they still tasted like oven chips! Such a shame as it’s local.