Hewitt's Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Had a wonderful birthday meal here this week. First time back for a couple of years, but good to see the standards are still very high. Attentive staff and delicious food (espresso panna cotta is amazing!).

Was disappointed with the meal after all the hype that Hewitts provides really tasty food. The others sat near me also said their food was very dry and didn’t taste very fresh. The front of house team were really nice and efficient and the place was clean it was just the food that didn’t meet expectation. I had the beef brisket and it wasn’t tender.

For my mums 60th I set off with the idea of arranging a big ladies gathering to celebrate! After some group discussions we decided Hewitts would be the perfect place! Central and easy for everyone to get to! People could even stay… in the rooms just upstairs (some people travelled from afar)! Parking just outside… great food reviews and beautiful decor! From the moment I enquired the staff were absolutely fabulous! Nothing was too much trouble… they helped in making it personalised and made every step an easy process! The food was exceptional! For a big group party our food all came out hot and at the same time! The cocktails fantastic! The Sauvignon was divine! An absolutely perfect evening! Highly recommend! Thank you again!

We had a 10 year celebration at the restaurant. Grace and Kate went out of their way to ensure we had first class service. They even moved us to a quiet room with good acoustics and a calm, quiet ambience. The food was stunning. Of highest quality and with good sized portions. We were a small party of four - and each one of us were full of praise for the way the evening panned out. Compliments to the staff and the chef.

Arranged a family meal for 20 people to celebrate a big birthday. Dean was helpful and quick to respond to emails. Couldn’t do enough for us to ensure we got the evening we were hoping for. On the night, the food was spot on (hot, on time, and everyone got what they ordered) and everything went to plan. The staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant, the ladies behind the bar were helpful, welcoming and friendly, as well as being sweet and patient with the children in the party. Thankyou all so much for helping us celebrate a very special lady’s birthday.

Short menu but something to suit most diners. Food was beautifully prepared, piping hot and so tasty. Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Great value.

Thank you to everyone at Hewitts for a lovely evening. The food was amazing and the service excellent. Special thanks to Grace for looking after us. We will definitely visit again

We had without a doubt the best roast dinner on the island here and we eat at lots of different places for Sunday roast !! The meat was tender, crispy roast potatoes and the best gravy ever !! The staff were lovely and friendly we will be back very soon. Thankyou.

Another fantastic meal and great service for a special occasion. Highly recommended. We will go back again very soon..

This was a very convenient place to stay in Newport. My room was clean and tidy and nicely appointed. Breakfast was good - toast, cereal, croissants. Be aware that it's not a hotel, you get keys to the restaurant front door and let yourself in and out (outside of restaurant hours).

Nicest place you could stay in Newport. Great food and service and the room was lovely. Huge bathroom.

Spacious, clean room with good beds. Friendly staff. Breakfast is meager.

Very nice spacious room overlooking garden.

We had yet another great evening at Hewitt's and we're already looking forward to our next visit. Dean, as always, gave us his usual warm and friendly welcome and, together with waitress Chelsea, excellent service throughout the evening. Top quality ingredients, perfectly prepared and cooked made every plate delicious. For starters we chose the smoked mackerel pate and the king scallops. For mains we picked the sea bass and the fillet steak. All were absolutely perfect. I don't have a sweet tooth so instead of a dessert I decided to have another starter and chose the crispy duck gyozas which were very tasty indeed. Full marks to all of the team and many thanks indeed for a first class night out.

We had trouble finding good vegetarian options at restaurants around the island, but Hewitt's was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious, and the staff was super attentive. For anyone looking for great vegetarian options - can highly recommend!

We had a lovely evening at Hewitt's last Friday. We were lucky enough to have the front dining room to ourselves do it was like private dining. There were 7 of us. The staff looked after us really well. The menu was interesting and varied and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. I loved my superb creamy burrata and Isle of Wight tomatoes followed by a chicken escalope. My husband had duck giozas and belly pork which he said was superb. We very much appreciated being so well looked after. The food was delicious. We would highly recommend Hewitts and I'm sure you will be seeing us again! Thank you from us all!

Not in a great area, however, the place itself was nice and the food was good.wine was chilled to perfection. Staff attentive.

Superb Fathers' Day lunch!!!!!! Really lovely venue, very smart but also very relaxed. Staff were lovely, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Special mention to Kate and Grace who made our visit feel very special. Great gluten free options for me as Coeliac. Our friends had the sharing Feast roast and said it was the best they had ever had. My hubby had an excellent steak and I had fish (bit of a small portion of fish which was a shame but I blame the fish)! Dog friendly and we enjoyed finishing our drinks in the lovely garden after our meal. Excellent value too. If we lived on the IoW then we would be back regularly.

Amazing chocolates I'm veggie not vegan choices looked limited but asked chef to do veggie meal with lots of veg no Mushroom and it was lovely thank you

Lovely restaurant in Newport Isle of Wight. Sunday lunch was top draw choice of lamb, chicken and beef with all the trimmings. Main menu also available. Great service and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Nice cozy hotel in Newport’s city center. One thing I would improve is definitely breakfast (microwaved scramble is a disaster). Still 5 starts for friendly service.

We didn't stay at Hewitts but had a fantastic meal in their restaurant. I would highly recommend them. Service was fantastic

Went for my birthday with my wife, the food was fantastic and the service was top standard.

Food was great and the staff was lovely as always.

Excelent Sunday roast. Attentive service, loved it!

Fantastic hotel. Always helpful with accommodating variable arrival times. Food is always fantastic. Rooms are spacious with good bathrooms and comfy beds. My top choice for accommodation on the Island.

Booked here for a Saturday night meal as it was recommended on different reviews. The food was really good and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back, but this time for their Sunday roast, which is supposed to be epic.

We really enjoyed our stay with Hewitt's, the room was very large, spotlessly clean with a comfy bed. Such a pretty room too. We had dinner in Hewitt's restaurant the night we stayed, the cod and chicken were very tasty! Service/staff for the hotel/restaurant are attentative, friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a lovely stay and experience!

We stayed in March 24 and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Room was lovely and clean and staff were very friendly. We had dinner there as well and food was fantastic, atmosphere was nice also. Egg allergy in our group was accommodated for professionally.

We loved our stay at Hewitts, Dean is extremely welcoming and helpful. The rooms are immaculate and the breakfast is always lovely. We will most definitely be back!

We have visited Hewitts multiple times now over last year or so and it has always been excellent. Staff are always friendly, helpful and welcoming. Dean the owner always goes the extra mile and because we have been regularly, we feel we are always treated as friends of the restaurant. The Sunday roast is the best we have had and the price is incredible for the quality and size. Dean my friend comes with me and is a wheelchair user, this has been no problem whatsoever and the owner Dean will meet us, help us with a ramp to get us in and then give us a table which always allows plent of space for him. I always have the chicken and could have it for ever, Dean has beef or lamb and says the meat is so tender, don't need to use a knife hardly. All is good. Can't fault anything at all and always look forward to the next visit. Hewitts deserves its great reputation. Thank you Matt and Dean

I visited Hewitt's a few weeks ago with friends and we had the most incredible Sunday lunch! We are a group of hungry athlete's and opted for "The Feast" Sunday roast option and it did not disappoint! With the feast you get a platter of all the meats on offer that day plus all the trimmings, which is great because you then don't have to choose between them! The portion sizes were enormous and defeated even our massive appetites, and all the food was super tasty and cooked really well. The salted beef brisket was a particular highlight! The staff were friendly and welcoming and were all over the service, and the venue itself has a great vibe and atmosphere to it. Hewitt's is definitely highly recommended!

We booked one nights stay in the rooms above the restaurant .The room was lovely bed was very comfortable the room also smelt really nice. Dinner was fantastic food was amazing the service was also fantastic 10/10 would definitely recommend

Wow! This was soooooo good! A real gem of a restaurant providing excellent dining experience from the minute you walk in. Simply a must visit!

Always the most impeccable service and food, warm cosy atmosphere, and perfectly cooked dishes with varied selection. Sunday Roasts are fantastic too.

Went for the flavours of hewitts NYE edition. Have been, and will be booking anymore that come up… ever! This is something you don’t want to miss out on and I’m not giving away any spoilers !

Just incredible, ate here last night for their 4th taste the flavours evening, and I definitely did not leave dissapointed!! Food was perfect as always, Thanks so much to Josh and Dean you're both amazing. Hewitts has always been, and forever will be, my fav place to eat 😍😍

More than accommodated 12 of us for a family birthday. Top notch friendly service and the food was in a class of it's own. Highly recommend Hewitts Restaurant if you want something a little bit special.

I’ve been going to Hewitts for several years now, and the standard just keeps getting better! As coeliac I find it very difficult for restaurants to really understand my dietary requirements and make adaptations, but not with Hewitts. The chef has continued to go above and beyond to accommodate my dietary needs making sure that I never miss out on any dish. The food (and I’ve eaten a lot!) has always been exemplary, from lunches, to dinners to desserts, the quality of food is second to none, the portions are extremely generous, great prices, the staff (everyone from Dean, to Josh, to the waiting staff) are so friendly and polite. I continue to recommend Hewitts to everyone, it really has an inclusive feel that you feel comfortable to be a part of. Without a doubt, the best restaurant on the IOW, don’t hesitate and trust me, you will not regret it!

Simply the best restaurant on the island. Been to many/most places on the island but we could happily eat here every day for the rest of our lives

My favourite restaurant on 'The Island', and by some distance. Have eaten here on half a dozen occasions, and have not found fault once. The food is fantastic, but what really impresses me is the service. Attentive, but not overbearing. Nothing is too much trouble, and you're always given a warm welcome. My partner and I decided to step out of our comfort zone and try 'Flavours of Hewitts', which was a set menu of 7 courses chosen by the Chef. These are scaled down versions of popular dishes, that have been served over the years. Thos is a great concept, as it allows you to sample food that you wouldn't ordinarily choose from the menu, and really broadens horizons. We both thoroughly enjoyed the variations, and discovered some beautiful dishes!. Price was very reasonable, and we both left with a full stomach!. If you haven't visited this restaurant you are seriously missing out!. I would urge you all to give it a try.

The tasting menu was delicious and the staff so attentive and friendly. An exceptional evening of amazing food and fantastic service- thank you so much! Cant wait to visit again!

By far the best restaurant on the Island, the food is incredible the attention to detail and presentation is out of this world! The staff are truly amazing and the overall dining experience is second to none. Visited last night for their taste the flavours evening and it was phenomenal, from the food to the service everything was incredible. If you haven't been here yet you definitely need to go you will not be disappointed. Massive thanks to Josh and Dean you guys are truly amazing ❤️

Calm tasteful surroundings and friendly staff. Super menu with a good selection of reasonably priced wines. Our meals were without exception absolutely excellent. Generous portions and really delicious. Set menu at £19 for 3 courses pp is extremely good value! This is a must for enjoyable well priced food in an excellent setting. We will be back!

This is the fifth or so time I have visited this restaurant. Dean the owner/front of house is just brilliant. Nothing is too much for him and he and his team are just a delight to chat to. This has to be the best place to eat on the island, so much so I often travel over from the mainland just to eat here. I also stayed in the rooms which are perfect to bed down in the evening and sightsee during the day. The menu has lots of varied dishes on it and the chef clearly knows what he is doing with not only presentation but quality. A cheeky cocktail is also a must. I will be back in a few months and can't wait.

I could not fault this restaurant The service was outstanding. The food was beautiful and nothing was too much trouble. Waiting staff were extremely attentive. A special mention too Dean who arranged flowers from the local florist as such short notice. The atmosphere was spot...

We had our wedding reception here at Hewitts. Well where to start! They made our day in everyway from the setting up the room and laying out the tables as we wanted to the greeting we had when we arrived from the lovely friendly and...

This is really a hidden gem. The food is a real blissful experience cooked to perfection and sourced locally all five members of my family raved about their meals. Also the staff are so lovely and professional and I must give a mention to Grace...

The food was outstanding - very tasty and beautifully presented. The staff were professional and attentive. Lovely ambience in the room too.

We came as a family of four for a birthday lunch. Two members of the party had been several times before but it was a new meal venue for the others. We all had a delicious three course set menu lunch. This was exceptional value...

A fantastic restaurant, a true gem, here on the Isle of Wight we can pride ourselves on having some amazing places to eat but Hewitts is a stand out venue, a clearly passionate chef that takes pride in every dish that leaves his kitchen, coupled...

We are regular visitors to the island but have never eaten here before. The whole experience was first class, the food, the service and the decor. We will always eat at Hewitt’s when we visit the island In future.

Hewitts is a gem of a restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience on the Isle of Wight. The service was impeccable, thanks to Neil, the owner, and Kate, who were attentive, friendly, and professional. The cocktails were great, with a wide selection and reasonably...

Truly outstanding experience from arrival to departure. Attentive FOH staff looked after us very well. The food was outstanding, as was the wine. Hope to book Hewitt’s Private Dining facility for my 75th Birthday next year. Thanks Josh - best fillet steak I’ve eaten for...

We found Hewitts on trip advisor when looking today for somewhere nice to eat. It did not disappoint. The team are welcoming, knowledgeable and more importantly very friendly. The owner Dean was great and along with great food we had lovely wine. Pork belly was...

I said I would return and again I was not disappointed. Me and a friend booked Hewitts function room for a surprise birthday dinner & drinks. When making the booking the communication with Dean was fast and accommodating. We were allowed in early to decorate...

A friend and myself booked a surprise birthday dinner and drinks for another friend. Josh and Deans communication was brilliant and they let us in early to decorate the room. Everything from start to finish was perfect! We were welcomed in as soon as we...

This is our very favourite restaurant on the Island. From the moment you walk through the door you know you're going to have a wonderful evening. The Staff always give such a lovely greeting which sets the tone for a relaxing time. The food is...

I honestly couldn’t recommend this restaurant anymore the service was amazing and the best food I have tasted. My family and I had the pork belly which is our favourite we have been to many restaurant around the country and this is the best we’ve...

Arrived on a sunny Sunday without a booking and 2 dogs, was advised dogs are allowed in the garden. We lucked out as the garden is a nice sun trap well sheltered from the wind. Lots of space and tables. We where offered the menu,...

I booked a table for a Sunday roast for myself and my family, and all of us were amazed with the food put infront of us! Brilliant portion sizes, tastes incredible and the staff were very attentive and friendly.

We had a lovely roast dinner at Hewitts Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We would definitely recommend it to others.

Absolutely wonderful family meal, we were given a lovely private room , Food was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and accommodating for our large family get together

I had the Fillet steak, it was one of the best I have ever had. We came as a family of 8, every single meal was made to perfection. The service from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was perfect. As a...

Yesterday we had family down from the mainland and the instruction was to find a nice restaurant. That meant only one thing, a trip to Hewitt's. As always, the service, venue and food was outstanding, we could not ask for anymore. Our family who regularly...

Amazing date night, the service was incredible and food was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. Thank you!

Brjl !!!! I’m in. Leeds can’t compete after hours Great review brilliant review and service and great

We returned back to Hewitts for our anniversary for a stay & dine and Hewitts did not disappoint! We were greeted by a pleasant front of house staff member who showed us to our room. The room was large and spacious, beautifully presented, spotlessly clean...

We visited the restaurant on 10th June 2023 at 6pm. The setting is lovely and slightly deceiving from the outside as you drive by. We were visiting the IOW for the day and I had seen the positive reviews on here and wanted to see...

Great restaurant, lovely food, atmosphere and service. We visited a few restaurants during our time on the island and this was definitely the best

We recently celebrated our wedding at Hewitts. We had approximately 30 guests, which worked perfectly in the space provided. We were greeted with canapés which tasted amazing. The 3 course meal was incredible, and catered for everyone, veggies and meat eaters alike. Service was amazing,...

Wonderful! Lovely little restaurant tucked away in Newport with one of the best cocktails i’ve ever had. Food was absolutely amazing all cooked to perfection. Staff are all lovely and very attentive, highly recommend! Definitely a must if you’re visiting the island.

I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Every meal we've had here has been incredible. The food is so fresh, tasty and well presented. The serve is so friendly too. Can't wait to go back again soon

Absolutely lovely birthday meal. Everything was spot on from booking to eating. Dean was so accommodating when I phoned to book, have a disabled brother finding suitable venues can be tricky. Dean answered all my questions and made us feel welcome. We were in the...

This is our favourite place ever . We go here for all our special occasions as well as when we fancy some fine dinning. Find it hard to order off the menu as everything sounds so nice. Every dish we have had has always been...

Awesome Food. Wanted to treat the wife to a special dinner and evening this was definitely the case. Definitely recommend and will deliberately returning

Food was tasty, nice atmosphere and good service. Will recommend to anyone on the island. Have seen great reviews on trip advisor and decided to give it a go. Overall we were happy with the quality of the food and service. Very friendly people

I rate Hewitt's 5 stars. We all had seabass with sweet potatoes and veg. It was extremely delicious. For dessert we had the cheese cake and panacota passion fruit. They were excellent too. Service was attentive and friendly. Thank you Hewitt's restaurant, we enjoyed our...

We & our close Family were delighted with our choice of venue to celebrate our Diamond Wedding Anniversary [60 years], March 23rd. 1963 - 2023. We dined in a private intimate room for our party of 7 which, had been decorated for this occasion together...

I was recommended Hewitts for my mum's wake and had never visited before. The staff were so helpful and the venue is intimate and tasteful. On the day, the staff put on a beautiful buffet for my guests and I was proud to celebrate my...

Sublime Sunday roast and relaxed service from front of house staff who were obviously proud of the food sent out by joint owner/chef Josh. Already booking our return.

Anniversary meal, 1 year on from our wedding… and wow! Just never disappoint! If you have never been get yourself booked in!

I received a warm welcome on arrival by Kate the Manager. The first floor bedroom was delightfully furnished with a very comfortable king size bed. The en-suite bathroom contained a Bath with shower attachment. My visit took place at a particularly cold time of the...

Had a lovely Sunday roast, the lamb was very tender and tasty. Maybe a bit more veg would have been nice, and perhaps gravy served on the side so you can choose how much and where, so not everything tastes of gravy. Staff were really...

Me and my partner were over from Southampton and thought we’d find somewhere nice for Sunday lunch and wow we were not disappointed! The beef and lamb were absolutely incredible and the biscoff cheescake and white chocolate panna cotta were insane. The service was wonderful...

Enjoyed another lovely meal here between Christmas and New Year. Excellent menu and wine list, good selection of cocktails, delicious food, first class service and all at sensible prices. Already looking forward to our next visit. Many thanks to Dean and all of the team...

Everything was excellent as always. Dean is the perfect host, plus the Ks, Kate & Kay. Our room was warm but not overheated, and the bed large and comfortable. We both had the lamb special - beautifully cooked. This overnight stay was excellent value for...

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I'm here to tell you why in my humble opinion HEWITT'S is deservedly the No.1 restaurant on the Isle of Wight. Simply stated, it does everything right. From the welcome you receive, the ambiance, obviously the ingredients and how they are cooked...

What a delight to find a restaurant that serves well prepared food using the best of ingredients and has a front of house team that are caring and proud of their establishment. We were there for Sunday lunch my wife had the lamb whilst I...

The highest possible recommendation is given for this gem of a restaurant, the food cooked to perfection, the staff very professional. A must visit for anyone wishing to impress family, friends and colleagues.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere, amazing food and very welcoming staff, they had a salted beef brisket on special tonight and it was fantastic 💯 highly recommended, we will definitely be back again! Thankyou Josh, Dean and staff 👌

Me and my partner hired Hewitts restaurant out for our wedding day, and hands down can honestly say, best decision we made. dean and josh were just super friendly, and very accommodating, nothing was too much effort for them both, they were quick to answer...

Excellent food, excellent service and surroundings, great value for money and a panacotta to die for. Will definitely be returning

We booked for a family Sunday lunch in July and the food was absolutely delicious. I had a gluten free roast dinner which was fantastic. Food, staff and ambience first class and would definitely recommend.

Visited this place as it’s just round the corner from where we live and it was fantastic, the food was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly, great atmosphere too.

Very accommodating staff… Lovely meal Couldn’t fault staff,food,atmosphere Five star Would definitely recommend..

This is a first class restaurant with wonderful rooms above. It is the most relaxing of places to stay as you can come & go as you like, rooms are made up as you want. Breakfast is relaxed full english or continental. Room was a...

It was amazing. Came here for a meal with friends, tried so many new things and had a great experience. Will definitely recommend x

Having read all the excellent reviews of Hewitt’s we couldn’t agree more. I was slightly apprehensive about the only dog friendly table being right by the front door but it was more than acceptable and not draughty at all. The mushroom stroganoff with dauphinoise was...

We booked for Sunday lunch & certainly weren’t disappointed. The mackerel pate was excellent & the IoW slow roasted beef brisket literally fell apart & melted in the mouth. The panna cotta was the perfect end to a perfect meal. Service couldn’t be faulted, very...