Kusina Restobar in Isle of Wight

Popped in just after 5 pm Nov 8th to suss it out with my son-in-law prior to bringing the family later. Just had a cake and a beer. Warmly, sincerely and holistically welcoming. Extremely clean. Beautifully and brightly decorated. We can't wait to go back and have a proper family meal!

We have been multiple times and the whole experience is amazing. The service is friendly and knowledgeable and funny . The food is absolutely out of this world . I recommend that everyone tries this place it’s so good

Delicious authentic cuisine served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Husband and wife owners Rick and Cris are a delight. Well worth a visit.

Excelente! We really recommend it. Its worth it. A family feel, delicious tastes, and great price. Not to miss! We will definitely be back

VERY NICE QUALITY FOOD TRAVELED FROM SHREWSBURY SHROPSHIRE TO THERE LOVELY RESTAURANT ON ISLE OF WIGHT FOOD WAS VERY FRESH TASTING AND GOOD QUALITY FOR THE VALUE KIND AND VERY WELCOMING PEOPLE WILL VISIT AGAIN AND RECOMMEND ANYONE TO VISIT THERE NICE COMFORT RESTAURANT

I always say if you’re bored with life, you’re probably eating the same cuisine all the time. Gift yourself (and loved ones) a delightful and scrumptious experience-today, tonight, tomorrow and every so often…Get a table @ Kusina RestoBar!💋👌 You can never go wrong with Chef Chris’ ube (purple yum) cake to finish off the meal💜. My French husband and I are coming back soonest as we’re not from the IOW.

The Phillipines are under represented on the High Street, so I was surprised and delighted to find a restaurant on the IOW. The food was delicious and both hosts Rick and Chris were warm and welcoming. I can't rate this food highly enough and would love to return soon.

The best birthday 🎂 and I never expected to have my wish granted ( to have Filipino food even only a dried fish ). The service is above and beyond and the staff I can't thank you all enough for making me feel at home. I'm so grateful 🙏 will come back soon.

I had no idea what to expect before I came here - and now I can't wait to come again. The food and the service was excellent and I can fully recommend this place.

Absolutely perfect. Once I had explained my particular idiosyncrasies, the selection I made was adapted to suit me perfectly.

Great food and the staff are all lovely! Would definitely visit again if on the island 😊

I rarely ever leave reviews but after visiting we simply couldn’t not share how wonderful our meal was. We visited for the first time last night after having the restaurant recommended to us by friends, this place is a complete gem. The staff were lovely and the restaurant has such a homely feel. The owners were so warm and welcoming and food is simply delicious. The food is freshly made and I can honestly say by far some of the tastiest I’ve ever eaten. I will be recommending to all our friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Amazing food. Lovely & friendly staff. I loved Karen, such a sweet lovely person 😍❣️ and Cris is really brilliant. My first time trying Filipino food and trying the place, and definitely not my last time. They just told me that they can deliver to Southampton (if ordered a day prior) 😍😍 Whoever is reading this feedback, you gotta try the place. Best of luck! Love, Didi 👼🏻

My first visit to Kusina, together with a friend, and received a very friendly greeting by the staff. Once seated and drinks ordered we were asked about allergies etc and advised about the nature of Phillipino food on offer. Having made our choices we were very pleased with our meals. Wine is not a big thing on the drinks menu but there was a Shiraz available which we really enjoyed. Thanks to all at Kusina for a most enjoyable experience. See you again soon.

I recommend it wholeheartedly. Very friendly restaurant. We managed to get in despite not having a reservation. Very friendly service. We have never tried this cuisine, but the lady who served us explained everything to us in detail. Delicious appetizers, squid very soft, juicy and crispy, lumpiang cebuano (something like spring rolls) with meat and vegetables, seasoned perfectly. Main course full of flavor, hot and a very large portion. Fresh ingredients, perfectly matched. You can feel the good hand of the chef. I recommend it to anyone who wants to eat well, relax in a nice family atmosphere. I will definitely go back there at the next opportunity.

Yummy dinner and we love all our dessert ube, yema and chocolate cake. My daughter loved her chicken adobo and my husband enjoyed pork sisig and beef pares Very lovely owners. We had a warm welcome. Well recommended to all Pinoys going to Isle of Wight don’t miss Kusina.

Never had philipino before won't bother again not my cup of tea! Didn't have any vegetarian starters left after busy lunchtime and main course of veggie noodle was bland and uninteresting. Really hot inside resteraunt.

By far the best food experience I’ve had. Food was second to none, atmosphere was brilliant, food portions are generous, prices very fair! What else can you ask for My new favourite restaurant for sure 👍

Amazing food, wonderful staff and such a friendly atmosphere. Never disappoints, I always come here and have the best experience with my friends. As soon as you walk in there's smiles waiting. They also remember my favourite orders so I feel at home like with a family environment

We are foodaphiles and refuse to eat anywhere not up to scratch, so having had so many positive comments about this restaurant from people who know what they’re talking about, we thought we’d give Kusina a try - and it’s definitely going to be on our ‘go to’ choices from now on. Very tasty dishes, a thoughtful selection with faultless and engaging service.

Cristy is a wizard in the kitchen, I couldn’t recommend highly enough. If you’re looking to experience true Filipino food, you won’t be disappointed!

Feels like home, good food, friendly staff.

Superb service and lovely food! Just wow and yum 😘 The best Filipino restaurant in the island. No question! 👏👏👏

This spot is probably ideal as an authentic Philippine choice, but not flexible enough for some other nationalities to enjoy. Nice staff but I wouldn’t go again, the half chicken I had was dry and tasteless, the rice bland and the bread burnt. No wine on the limited menu which caters to a limited client base in Newport, Isle of Wight. The chef/owner said it was her intention to cater to this group only.

This restaurant is aimed specifically at Philippino people, the chef, maybe owner, said it was established to service an audience from the Philippines exclusively. Which is absolutely fine, but that is not clear from the union jacks in the window. If you expecting food or drinks that are compatible with European preferences this is not for you. Although you can watch the England football match on a wide screen TV! The staff are nice and friendly, but the menu is inflexible and may not include anything you want to eat. As a minor point the bread we got with one dish was burnt.

It has always been a comfort visiting Kusina restaurant. I consider it home away from home. I found authentic Pinoy Foods in the UK. The food really brings back memories of the Philippines as your Filipino palate is tantalized by the burst of flavor.

Our go-to restaurant whenever we visit the island!😊 great food and service at a price that wont burn a hole in your pocket!!👍🏻 it's always a great time at kusina!!😊❤️ (especially that there's free karaoke!!!😉)

Being far from home, Kusina brings home close to our heart here in the UK.

They deserve more than 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing, tasty, freshly cooked food. Fabulous atmosphere. Wonderful staff. And the Chef is simply the best 🇵🇭💖

I didn't know what to expect when I arrived but now love Filipino food and this restaurant. Cris is very welcoming and boy does she know how to cook. We had salt'n'pepper squid and garlic & mushroom prawns to start. The latter being probably the best I've ever tasted. Then sizzling chicken and chicken & pork adobo, both perfectly cooked and delicious. Wine and beer are good and cheap too. The final bill was half what I paid for an equivalent meal at a very highly rated restaurant in Cowes last week. This is home cooked food prepared with love and served with warmth and professionalism. A real find.

There is a great choice of meals available, all made with fresh ingredients. Rick and Christy are very friendly and accommodating as well.

The warm welcome of Cris and her family along with the ambience, hospitality and food touched our heart. A must-have experience if coming to the island! A highlight of the summer and this year, for sure! Lots of love and best wishes <3 <3

This might be the best restaurant experience I'll ever have, visited tonight with my Filipino fiancée (I'm English) and her extended family and felt every bit like if I was in the Philippines. The staff were top tier and deserve every bit of praise that comes their way. I don't just highly recommend a restaurant to people for the sake of doing so but this has honestly been a perfect visit, the food is heavenly and served in great portions. Topped off with the most friendly hospitality possible, this place is a heavenly send and gives you nothing short of love from the homeland.

Food was like a hug from home. This is authentic Filipino food. Everything was so good and it shows that they were made from love. Service and atmosphere 100/100. The owners were very sociable and mingled with us. Would love to come back every night if I could.

I have been here multiple times but this is my first time reviewing. I normally get the chicken adobo but I decided to try something new and the beef pares was recommended. It was exactly what I needed. A bit fatty, super meaty, had peppercorns, bayleaf, star anise, ginger and a slightly sweet sauce. Absolutely would order again. I go for the food but stay for the conversation and the homey vibe. I've never been to the Philippines but if this is a fraction of what it's actually like there then I'm sure it will feel like home in no time if I get to visit some day :)

What a great find this restaurant proved to be. We visited on Saturday 4th May after searching for something a little different and reading the reviews. We have never tried cuisine from Philippines and we were very pleasantly surprised just how good this was. Menu choices were great and the flavours outstanding. Were were informed that we were experiencing traditional, authentic, home cooked Phillipino food and what a treat it was. Main courses were very enjoyable and we had homemade uke cake & cacao cake to follow which were something else. Really very, very tasty. On top of this the place had a nice feel to it and service was friendly, informative and welcoming. What more can I say except, it's a pity they are not based in Exeter.

The Kusina is a small family restaurant serving Filipino food. Very friendly service and always a great meal.

I felt like I was back in the Philippines for 1 hour. Traditional home cooked Filipino food, ate Christy made me feel so at home she is very kind and friendly as is her husband and all the staff. She even gave us some cake to try after we finished our meals. I feel like I made friends there at that restaurant and I will definitely go back soon. Ang Sarap mong magluto. Maraming Salamat kusina . Kuya Wesley. X

What a fantastic authentic Filipino freshly cooked food restaurant. We were met with a friendly smile and welcoming staff, it was our first time trying this style of food and was overwhelmed by the taste and the great dishes we had. You must try the freshly homemade cake made with yam, it’s a game changer. Many thanks

Such a wonderful experienced👌food was lovely and tasty 🤩staff and owner was very lovely and friendly highly recommend👌👍

Such a wonderful experience!! Would highly recommend. The food is lovely and authentic, the staff genuine and the restaurant has a great atmosphere.

I was not expecting to be served food as good as I got. This place is something quite special, and the best food we've had on our short stay in Newport and probably much much longer. All freshly cooked at time of order by the most lovely, generous, chatty chef who just wants you to love Filipino food. This is a small family run restaurant that you can't leave without tasty food in your belly and a smile on your face.

I’ve been thinking of trying this restaurant out for a while and I’m glad I did. The food has loads of flavour and they will give you tips of what to try if you’re new to this type of food. Very friendly service too. It won’t be long before I go back.

Well what can I say, we booked in at 8.30pm on Saturday evening what a lovely restaurant, I would highly recommended to anyone!All food was freshly cooked to order and tasted amazing!!Nothing was to much trouble the staff are so friendly ... especially the lovely lady who does all the cooking ❤Thankyou so much for a great evening! We will be back soon x

Wow! Steps back in amazement! What an incredible little place this was. A fairly innocuous looking frontage disguised an absolute gem. First of all a great friendly welcome, and an excellent explanation of the menu - much needed as I’ve never had Philippine 🇵🇭 food before. I explained I couldn’t eat spicy food but was reassured that it was depth of taste rather than spice, how right they were. We four had a range of dishes with a fair bit of tasting of each others, all declared fabulous! My Pork Adobo was amazing, the pork was unctuous, silky smooth rich sauce with a flavour unlike anything I’ve eaten & utterly wonderful. NO msg and everything cooked fresh to order. Very small, not posh, not pretentious but if you want exceptional food with incredible flavours this is the place to go. Chris the chef patron is a wonderful lady with a great smile & quite clearly a palate that many high end chefs could only dream of! Highly recommend!!!

What a lovely little pearl. My filipino asawa & I wanted to try out this filipino recommended restaurant. From the moment you enter too the time you leave, you'll have all kinds of senses blown away. Rick & Chris are a great friendly couple who make you instantly feel part of an adopted pinoy family. Their delicious food is all cooked freshly as it's ordered & served hot. They will talk to you [when they're not busy] about their travels. Their authentic Philippines cooking is spot on. Give this place a go. I'm certain they'll be as successful as Uncle Jolliee Bee in the future, with chains of restaurants around the world. We'll be coming back. Or should I say, we'll be looking forward to seeing their style of cuisine somewhere else soon. Paul & Chatty

Scrumptious and incredible filipino foods 😋 , Kris and her husband was very kind and very welcoming ambience..

Food was great, really tasty. Unfortunately the young waiting staff couldn't use their indoor voices when talking about customers! Would have been 5* otherwise.

Super delicious food! Thank you ;))

Wow! Never eaten Filipino food before and oh how we loved it. The restaurant is small, friendly and casual. The food was beyond our expectations and we will defbe back!

Incredible home cooked food made with love, amazing atmosphere of kindness and acceptance and homeliness. Will be coming back many times

First time trying Filipino cuisine, and it will not be the last. The meal I had was so delicious, I plan on eventually working my way through the entire menu. I grew up on a small family pig farm, so I know what fresh pork tastes like, and the pork belly was about as fresh as it gets. And the ube cake is absolutely unreal. Our waiter was very sweet, but could maybe do with paying closer attention to the customers. Overall very nice meal. I will definitely be back!

A lovely friendly and very tasty meal out.

Wow what a lovely experience! Our first time trying Filipino food since we were little and the dishes were absolutely delicious! So much flavour and freshness! The portions were great we were so full after but decided to take some cake home to have later - again it was delicious! Will definitely make this a regular when we come back for our holidays, we’re craving the Manok Inasal already! The service was very welcoming and friendly and it was great to chat to the owners. We had a lovely time and can’t wait to return. Thank you!

Absolutely amazing!! Just had a birthday meal for tita vangie 50th birthday. Such a friendly vibe. Beautiful food and beautiful service

Excellent food! And the owners were very kind and made us feel like home.

While visiting a friend in the island, they recommended Kusina as we love trying different types of food. From the friendly welcome to the excellent food and interesting menu options, I couldn’t recommend the restaurant enough. The food was spectacular. The chef is Filipino and gave personal suggestions based our tastes, along with some special off-menu dessert choices which were delicious. There are good restaurants on the island but this is now our new favourite. The best suggestion is to give it a try and see for yourself!

My wife, our friend and I came here for dinner last week as we wanted to try a new restaurant and were very very impressed with the choice! A small but very cozy little restaurant with truly amazing service from a knowledgeable fella and most importantly, some amazing food! Was incredibly cost friendly as well, would definitely recommend to anyone!

Never thought that on our family holiday to this lovely island, we would find a restaurant that serves authentic, aromatic, flavourful, cooked in perfection Filipino dishes that would satisfy our Pinoy food cravings. Hands down the best Pinoy resto in the country tucked away on this humble island. Staff are very much accommodating and friendly. My family had the best dining experience! I couldnt recommend any specific dish to try because they all taste delicious!😋👍🏼 The long drive from Norwich was worth it!♥️

Friendly owners, brilliant food and a very good price. Will be back if visiting iow again.

Wonderful place to eat . Delicious food , just delicious . Freshly made , nothing frozen so some things not available which is no problem for me as we went late unbooked on a Tuesday night. The bream was absolutely delicious . Super service with info about the dishes for example, a specials item being too big to share as a starter . No wine on the fairly extensive drinks menu but the host will get a bottle in for you to enjoy with your meal if you ask in advance. A really nice lady from the island shared her wine with me . I love the isle of wight . We will visit again and enjoy your hospitality, Friends from up north in HarrogateX

Friendly atmosphere, lovely family run business. Tasty Filipino dishes, generously served. Unfortunately they were out of some of the dessert choices but we will be back!

We were on the Isle of Wight, and the three of us had the opportunity to select two restaurants each for our stay. I like to try different foods, and the chance to try a new cuisine was too good to miss, and I am glad we did. (Because this was my first experience of Filipino food, I cannot confirm the claims of the restauranteur or whether this is good or bad Filipino food.) We ate here on a Tuesday evening and were the only patrons, which is a shame because the food and experience were excellent. The waiter (husband of the owner/chef) welcomed us. He sat us down and explained that a couple of dishes were unavailable as they could not obtain the "proper" ingredients and were unwilling to use substitutes that would detract from the dish. He explained that they served food typical of food stalls in the Philipines and that it was flavourful rather than spicy (hot). We asked for recommendations and ordered the dishes: PANCIT GUISADO - a noodle dish PORK MENUDO, PORK HUMBA (ADOBO) - pork stew-type dishes He also mentioned a pork stew dish to which pork blood was added (Filipino Black Pudding), left for a bit, and then stirred in; would we like a free sample? When served, the "sample" was an entire portion. Apart from the noodles, all the dishes were served with a portion of rice. And all the dishes were delicious, though my wife did not go near the blood dish (my son and I devoured it). Predominant flavours are cane vinegar which is tempered with sugar. Don't think sweet and sour, it's not like that, and all the dishes had their own flavours and subtleties. After our meal, we discussed Filipino food and some of the ingredients used. We tasted the shrimp paste used (ZAMBOANGA REGULAR SAUTEED SHRIMP PASTE) and will be locating some so we can try to cook Filipino food at home. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food and prices are great, and the staff are on top of their game. It's a shame I'd need a ferry to get there, which makes it non-regular for me.

Have wanted to visit for a while now, and so glad we did . We had an idea of what we were going to order but got some great advice about the menu. The food was delicious and so much more than what I expected. So wish we had visited sooner and we will definitely be going back again.

Me and a friend came and dined last week , having no experience of Filipino food I let the very welcoming and knowledgeable chef help me make a choice . The food was amazing and no stingy portions ! Price is super reasonable. We felt very welcomed by the husband and wife duo , who were really friendly and personable . Will be back again for sure :-)

Amazing food, great service Peach and mango turon are a must have!

Foods served are authentic filipino dishes. I love the pork liempo. The sisig is also delicious and good for 2 pax which is affordable coz it comes with rice. The people are welcoming and very polite. Much too our surprise is that the cook is not a filipino 😊.

What a treat to have this family run authentic Filipino restaurant on the Isle of Wight! The service is great and really personable. The owners come and talk to you and take the time to make recommendations and adapt things to your liking and dietary requirements. The kabute mo teh was a yummy mushroom starter! And I had the tofu siseg for main which was brilliant! Fresh flavours and ingredients! Looking forward to going back and trying more of the veggie dishes (a veggie spring roll starter would be a great addition 😉)! P.S. thank you also for the Annatto!!!

Delicious food. Reasonably priced. What's not to like. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment. It is very popular

Amazing food, amazing staff. If I could have given more stars I would

If you haven't been here yet, go now! Incredible food, great service. 10/10 will be eating there again

Great food, friendly staff, very reasonably priced. Highly recommended, I wish I knew about this place earlier!

We really enjoyed the food but found it very difficult to talk because of the noise from the young people opposite - I think possibly friends of the family. I don’t know but it’s happened twice each time we have been here. The food is lovely and the service brilliant and I’d like to go back but we found it hard to talk and hear one another.

A disappointing experience, we asked if we could have one of the soups on the mains as a starter. After the waiter checked with the kitchen he said that was fine. Starters came out with no soup and an item we had not ordered. (the table next to us posed the same question as well so possibly a menu revision is in order) Mains arrived after a considerable wait shortly followed by a large soup that we had requested for a starter. This was politely declined and sent back to the kitchen. Another soup then arrived minutes later, again declined. The manager then came over to offer apologies and ask us if there was anything he could get us, I asked for a drink as we had been there over an hour and not offered a second drink. This drink never arrived before finishing our meals so we paid and left. Overall a disappointing experience with mediocre food and lackluster service.

For a change we chose this restaurant as it offered traditional Filipino food, which we had tried before and enjoyed. Admittedly previously it was home cooked by colleagues at work but we had an idea of what to expect. The good points, friendly, informative, staff and owner, well cooked food at a reasonable price and a very pleasant atmosphere. As a personal preference Andy would have liked a little more spice in his starter of pork spring rolls and once pointed out, was given the option of more spice in his main. Sue’s food was perfect for her. Puddings, or sweets if you’re posh, were very tasty. There were a couple of silly downsides, the two “must have” puddings were sold out, obviously too “must have” and the red wine and bottled ale were far too cold. Over all the experience was good enough to make us want to return at some stage.

For a change we chose this restaurant as it offered traditional Filipino food, which we had tried before and enjoyed. Admittedly previously it was home cooked by colleagues at work but we had an idea of what to expect. The good points, friendly, informative, staff and owner, well cooked food at a reasonable price and a very pleasant atmosphere. As a personal preference Andy would have liked a little more spice in his starter of pork spring rolls and once pointed out, was given the option of more spice in his main. Sue’s food was perfect for her. Puddings, or sweets if you’re posh, were very tasty. There were a couple of silly downsides, the two “must have” puddings were sold out, obviously too “must have” and the red wine and bottled ale were far too cold. Over all the experience was good enough to make us want to return at some stage.

Went last night with my wife. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. The first time we've tried Filipino food. It was absolutely delicious, cooked just right and not too hot, spice wise, although if you wanted it hotter, they would accommodate. The staff were attentive without being overly so. I would also say it was really good value for money. All in all, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone

We had a absolutely a delicious authentic meal..Great flavours and tasty food..The hosts where very welcoming , and informative about the food and the Spanish influences... The wait for your order takes a little longer as all food is cooked from fresh. We definitely highly recommend Kusina...Can't wait for our next tasty experience..

Very friendly staff and delicious, reasonably priced food. Highly recommended!

First visit and we will be back very soon! Warm welcome with delicious, flavoursome and fresh food. So good to see a new cuisine on the Island. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, amazing entertainment and amazing staff.

Very nice restaurant serving lovely Filipino food with Filipino friendliness and style.

Sadly, we all had a poor experience. The service was slow, and the food disappointing. Our meals did not all arrive together, and some were tepid. We were charged an extra 10%, at the end, which we were not expecting. It was a shame, as we had looked forward to this meal out. I hope that, in time, the food and service improve. We are passionate about supporting our Island's restaurants.

Very friendly staff and delicious food.

Loved the place's atmosphere. You can feel the Filipino vibe. It's like being back home again. 5/5 Customer Services. Ate Cristy and the rest of the gang was very accommodating. We were very full when we finished! Favorites: Palabok, Pansit, Biko

Absolutely delicious authentic Filipino cuisine - the Vegan Sisig was AMAZING - as was the delicious Leche Flan, for dessert! 😋 Great value generous portions, wonderful staff and atmosphere!

A lovely warm welcome, excellent value for money. Tasty, freshly cooked food ; we will definitely be back.

Thank you for a lovely birthday meal. The food was delicious, atmosphere was vibrant and the service was good. The gin cocktail was lovely. We will definitely be back.

Had a meal in the restaurant last night, great food and warm welcome. Would recommend if you want to try something a little different. Salamat

Just had a fantastic meal with my friend. Really nice flavoursome food,such a brilliant atmosphere. Cannot wait to go again

Cosy, friendly, efficient knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere. Definitely reserve at weekends at it was packed on both Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime. Highly recommend the Mussels, Mango/Tomato Salad and the Sizzling Beef. The Sunday Breakfast items of Congee and the Chocolate Porridge were delightful.

Celebrated a birthday here this eve. We were all really pleased with the service, food and prices. Will definitely be returning. Great to have something authentic and a genuine taste of some thing different in Newport. Also rare to find such professional and welcoming service on the Isle. Menu is limited but great. We all had different dishes and everyone really enjoyed the food. Highly recommended.

Excellent tasty meal at Kusina tonight. I had starter of Mussels that were lovely, a huge portion! And for main I had Sizzling Pork Belly Sisig which was delicious. Service is attentive and friendly. Very nice owners who make you feel welcome. Live entertainment from Scott King was brilliant. Will be back definitely recommend.

What a gem! Fabulous authentic food, very welcoming hosts, and on this particular night, the incredible vocals of Scott King. Feel very lucky to have found this place. Thank you.

Child friendly, licensed, affordable hearty food, big breakfasts and classic Filipino dishes. Great atmosphere with some live music nights and karaoke. This is a bit like going to a lunchtime restaurant on the continent with large families all gathered to have an informal home-from-home mealtime together.