Marco's in Rother

Thoroughly enjoyed eating here. We were a small pre wedding family get together group. Pre booked, nice atmosphere, great food, attention when you needed it (peripheral vision, something that I find a lot of catering staff/management don't excersise). Recommended.

Lovely accommodating staff especially Hetty. We didn't feel rushed even though it was quite a late booking. Sit by the view of the Monastery if available.

This place won an award on TripAdvisor, but I have no idea why... Ambience 2/5; food - bland tortellini in a sweet sauce, very average sea bass.

Delicious, we will definately come again!

Best burger I've had for years. The staff are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. Definitely up for a return visit

Maybe the best adress you can try during your trip to Rye. Food is so fresh and girls are so welcoming. Super experience

Food was good as was the service. Atmosphere is interesting the best tables overlooking the old monastery (not as picturesque as it may sound). Don't be put off by the outside appearance which is quite dark and some people mistake it for being closed. Recommended.

Brilliant as always! Highly recommend the humous with pulled beef as a starter. The tortellini and seafood gnocci were both delicious too! Must try the orange wine🍊 and the cheesecake was delicious! Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere… will be back again!

I came for a few days to Rye, Im staying at The George In Rye .I came to dine alone.The host was so not nice and told me id at least be waiting 30 minutes for my food. I was initially joking saying Ill order a salad first. She is like even salads. The place had only 4 tables with people and was otherwise empty. She said sorry they all came st the same time. I thought in my head isnt this what restaurants are like. People show up to dinner in the evening?? also she pointed to the worse corner table in the place saying okay u want to sit here, its the only available table. She either didnt like me or didnt like that I was dining alone. People working in a restaurant should be welcoming and friendly , not arrogant and unfriendly. I walked out. She was really not nice. I think in all fairness she is probably a good person, She just has the wrong job:)

Amazing food and amazing staff, everything was amazing special shout out to the staff who were amazing over the moon.

Celebratory meal out, as locals we were made up by booking this restaurant. Amazing customer service, great food and brilliant wine, will definitely be returning.

I cannot recommend this place enough. If I could give 6 stars I would! The food, ambiance and service were simply exceptional. We need a Marco's cookbook! We'll be dreaming about the beef brisket, the honeyed halloumi, seafood gnocchi and lamb gyros! Our waitress had the most wonderful energy about her, she was everything you'd want and more in a host. The restaurant also sung my husband happy birthday which was so lovely. We sat on what was almost like a balcony, which was just amazing too! Highly recommend and we'll come back to Rye just to visit Marcos.

Absolutely lovely staff and delicious food. Would absolutely recommend when visiting Rye.

Food was very tasty, good portions and the servers were great

Such a lovely vibe at this restaurant and the staff were excellent, so friendly & knowledgeable about the food. We absolutely loved it & if we lived in Rye it would be a regular haunt for us! Fabulous

A great little restaurant and cocktail bar. Friendly service and good food make dining an experience!

Lovely building but food dry ,tiny portions and London prices .Shocked .We all left hungary .Child size portions

The food quality is great, the service is good with a nice atmosphere, unfortunately we did find it very pricey for the amount of food you received so I don't think we will be returning.

A beautiful open space, amazing food inspired by Greece (I wouldn't say it's very authentic but is delicious) and the cheesecake especially is amazing! Everything was great, just would have wished the greek salad was bigger for the price. Overall had an amazing time and would come again!

Very nice and quirky restaurant, window seats, small plates for lite bites available. Good waiting staff. Not busy on market day but parking very limited.

Amazing place with delicious food and nice view from conservatory. Chicken gyros tacos and greek aubergine dip are my absolute favs! Lovely positive stuff and open kitchen. Love it!!

Basically you don’t get good quality food in this restaurant. They had everything from tacos to halloumi but rather than fusion, they were CONFUSION! Everything was sour and tasteless. Do not waste your money here.

Beautiful, cozy place to go. Very interesting decorations and arts. Very quick service. Delicious food and great music on background. Everything you need! You can spend great time in here with your friends. I will come in Marco's again☺️

Came with my two daughters on Sunday. The service was impeccable. Felt very welcome and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful surrounds and amazing food! Can’t fault it at all. Delicious would highly recommend

amazing food, the hummus (with beef) is delicious, great options, nice atmosphere and the staff is kind and helpful!

Hidden gem, local food. Fantastic atmosphere, lovely staff. Highly recommend 👍

So delicious food, lovely staff, fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended 👍 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

So so so delicious. Highly recommend. Get the tacos.

My partner and I enjoyed a lovely dinner here. The starters, desserts and drinks were delicious, I highly recommend the basque cheesecake and the Basil Smash cocktail! The service was second to none, our waitresses were attentive and helpful, they even gave us some recommendations for bars to go to after we’d finished our meal. Disappointingly, the only thing that let Marco’s down were the mains. The seafood gnocchi had little to no seasoning in the tomato sauce, and my partner’s chicken burger was really underwhelming. It’s was a shame, as you couldn’t fault the rest of the food, service and atmosphere. Overall we did have a lovely evening.

Lovely little place in Rye. Staff were wonderful, really friendly and they set the pace of the food really well. Food was tasty.

Great food and service. We loved the decor aswell. The main problem I had was settling on what to eat as it all sounded so good.

Everything was 10/10. Food was delicious, staff were attentive and friendly and the atmosphere / decor were both lovely. Highly recommend.

Extremely recommend. Tongue tantalizing food, great drinks & lovely relaxing atmosphere. What a view over the Norman monastery! Hettie was a lovely host. A simply must visit in Rye.

Allergens are very well labeled. Gluten free, vegan, dairy free and vegetarian options!

Only Ok food, but very expensive for small portions and need to pay extra for sides

Absolutely incredible food, atmosphere and service! Thank you so much!

Absolutely fantastic meal. Everything was wonderful. Very special flavours. One of the best meals we have had this year. The coctails was exceptional. Will now make this one of our restaurants. Service was exceptional and very informative.

I recently had the misfortune of dining at Maroc's Mediterranean and I must say, it was a thoroughly disappointing experience from start to finish. Not only was the service abysmal, but the manner in which they handled our reservation left a sour taste in my mouth. To add insult to injury, we were shocked to see a £40 charge for a supposed "no-show” When we attempted to address this discrepancy with the management, we were met with nothing short of rudeness and dismissiveness. Overall, my experience at Maroc's Mediterranean was nothing short of a disaster and I have still not had a phone call back to amend the £40 no show charge! From the appalling service to the unjust charges and the complete lack of communication, I would strongly advise against going to this establishment. Save yourself the headache and dine elsewhere.

Do yourself a favour and eat here when in Rye. Staff and service were excellent - friendly relaxed but attentive. Atmosphere and setting is spot on too. The menu, whilst not extensive, is really clever and the quality of the food is excellent. Add the fact that it is reasonably priced and you won't be disappointed. If we lived closer we'd be there regularly!

The restaurant is nice and the food is OK. The pricing confuses me. I ordered Greek meatballs (£16) and when placed in front of me there were only 4 on the plate - they looked smaller than Ikea meatballs. No rice accompaniment or anything. Then there was no bread to accompany the Tzatziki (or meatballs). One extra piece of pitta was £3. Just seems a bit steep. When I asked about the price, the waiter explained supplier prices had gone up, but 4 small meetballs for £16 ? I don't think either of us believed the explanation.

What a great find! Beautiful decor with delicious food and cocktails. The cheesecake is a MUST try!!

Stumbled on this absolute gem in Rye. The food and drinks were delicious, service was excellent and the whole vibe of the place was really the icing on the cake! Would come back in a heartbeat.

Was really love food and servic Amber was amazing

Great venue with nice interior. Friendly staff. Food was yummy

Amazing food, very cosy atmosfer, great service. Glad we booked in advance as it was very busy!

While the restaurant itself is undeniably beautiful, and we received exceptional service, with our waiter, Marco, being quite attentive, unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired. The prices here are quite steep for what can only be described as very basic and poor-quality fare, especially the meat dishes which lacked flavor. Furthermore, it was a bit frustrating that when we were asked if we wanted water, we were simply brought bottled water and charged for it. Had the waiter clarified whether we preferred still or sparkling, we would have opted for tap water. This felt like an attempt to squeeze more money out of us, especially given that the restaurant wasn't particularly busy.

Booking a table at this restaurant turned out to be a nightmare. Their booking and cancellation policy feels more like spam than customer service. Avoid.

This restaurant is incredibly disappointing. Not only do they miss the mark on equity by refusing to serve children under 10, but their policy is not clearly displayed on the booking page and is very easy to miss. They charge you £20 per person as a 'no-show' fee if you turn up with children under 10, despite their own discriminatory policy.

The second time I went here. And the second because the first time, in beginning of August, was Good. But now very desapointed, they said they change the menu some weeks ago to Tapas, they really know what it's Tapas? Well fourtunely I know and it's not what they are doing. They serve most of the previous plates they had in August but now in small portions. Tapas it's not that. Also the prices now are incredible expensive to what they served. Well it's a shame. Never comeback. I don't recommend at all.

Absolutely terrible customer service. You never get through as they don’t pick up phone. So you can only message and they respond when they please. I have no idea about food as they refused us service when we were there very early dinner when restaurant was empty but they insisted on no kids at dinner (no other customers at 6pm!!) and then they charged me £200 deposit for table despite them refusing us service. It’s just dishonest horrible bunch of people. Definitely to avoid.

Great Tapas! Lovely seat by the window, very enjoyable meal. 100% reccomend!

Food was excellent, very high standard, presented well , i little disopointed with portion size i would say small but having said that i would recomend marcos and people will make up there own minds

I can't believe it took me so long to go here. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Rye... and there are a lot of amazing restaurants there. Will definitely be returning.

On the last day of our journey in the South of England we visited Marco’s restaurant in Rye. What a great experience! Very nice small plates prepared with passion. Excellent taste. Very nice atmosphere and friendly personal. We hope to come back here someday.

We were walk-ins and had a very warm and professional greeting and a table was sorted for the two of us with no fuss. The ambiance and vibe is sophisticated 1960-70s with an eye for fine detail and styling. Very comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere with gentle Cypriot music playing in the background. We went with the house red which was excellent quality. Ordered authentic pita bread and hummus to share and this was just right in quantity and spot on for flavour. The mains were belly pork and lamb cutlets; each dish was well cooked and utterly delicious. We supplemented this with a bowl of delicious fries between us. The puddings were also delicious: baklava with vanilla ice cream and a tiramisú. The service was just right, comfortingly reassuring and utterly attentive without being in your face. The quality is superb and this restaurant will not disappoint. Well done! ευχαριστώ

Loved this Greek restaurant in the centre of historic Rye.

Wow! what a great place to eat. five stars

In response to your reply below… Sorry, ‘parenthood problems’? I can only imagine you’re referring to the fact my son had just a bowl of chips as you were unable to cook him a plain chicken breast, which we had no problem with. We did check the menu beforehand and were already prepared in case there was nothing he wanted. Like we said when you accused us of complaining purely because of this, we’re really not that petty. Reviewed purely on the food and food alone. Maybe accepting the truth would be easier.. and yes very sad that McDonald’s would have been a better culinary experience. ******************** We decided to go to this restaurant upon looking at reviews. This place is over priced for what you would expect. The halloumi starter which was priced at £7.90 is actually one slice of cheese and not the best cooked. However the crab and prawn starter was lovely. The lamb cutlets are thin and was also over cooked. To be fair they were replaced and cooked properly but still very bland. Best thing about the dish was the whipped goats cheese but meat had no taste or good quality.. The chorizo and scallop dish was absolutely not up to standard. Ordered the broccoli, green beans and pea side dish which was also small, bland and overcooked. Finally after asking for the manager only upon request, the Owner did take money off of our bill but seemed disinterested in our complaints and was as more interested in taking our money than our concerns. Would no way be returning. If you’re in rye, definitely recommend going to diamond koz, which has a much better quality of service and meal which fed all the family for much cheaper price.

Amazing place with delicious food and wonderful staff. Very busy because of jazz festival but the owners did an incredible job. Definitely come here

Great front of house and waitress services. Lovely summer evening to be sat next to the opened balcony. Quality of food was also excellent albeit the portion was a little.on the small side and we were not asked about sides which we needed. All in all a very enjoyable evening.

Went out when visiting Rye with my wife for a lovely meal, the chorizo starter was lovely, the beef brisket my wife had was tender and moreish. My wife had a lemon pasta which she said was lovely (don’t like Lemon Pasta myself) and I had the Chicken Gyro which was top notch. Our only comment was our puddings we’re too big and of course we had to eat it all!!!!

Marco’s is lovely place. It was 10 out of 10 experience. Marco and Miya are very friendly and welcoming. Foods were amazing. Definitely recommended!

Excellent family run business! Owners of the restaurant are very friendly and good service! Meals tastes amazing combined by their signiture sauces/tastes! Cocktails are also unique! The interior of the restaurant makes you feel like home🤍 Definitely recommended!

Booked online but were late due to our bus not turning up. We were greeted with a friendly and reassuring face :) A great start which only got better. Food and drinks were perfect and as the restaurant got busier the 2 staff kept up a fantastic rapport with customers even though they could have done with an extra person on. It was my 40th birthday and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it anywhere else. Thank you very much.

We visited this lovely spot during noon. At first it looked closed, but we're so glad we tried the door because the tables are in the back! We were heartily welcomed and within 5 minutes of ordering our food was already delivered. Great service, great food. Can recommend all around.

We went to Marco’s for lunch yesterday and both have agreed it was THE best pizza we’ve ever had. The decor is fabulous, the service was lovely, the restaurant was clean and welcoming and the food was perfect. Thank you!

An unexpected surprise. Delicious food in a beautiful, atmospheric restaurant. Clearly by people with a passion for the business. Recommended.

Dog friendly. Amazing place all around. Decor and atmosphere is lovely, food is just perfect, staff is friendly and caring. Immediately decided we'll come back later the same week!

Popped in for a quick lunch on our way to a wedding at the Town Hall. Delicious pizza (best I've ever tasted!) and risotto. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

This place is a must when coming to Rye! The service was great, the staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious! The flavours and attention to detail, you can tell they care. The interior is stylish and great location! Reccomend sitting in the conservatory

Superb, would 100% recommend. Great food, lovely staff and decor fantastic

A stylishly decorated restaurant with a lovely ambience. Staff are very attentive, warm and friendly. The menu has a good selection of choices for all palates. It's a little pricey but we were there as a one off so it was justifiable. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Rye.

Beautiful and cozy restaurant with delicious food and great service! Mia and marco are very friendly, they make you feel very confortable and welcome! I highly recommend this spot in the heart of Rye. Will be back 🙂

Wonderful customer service and food, love to come back again 😋

Great place for lunch or dinner in Rye. Would highly recommend for the service and atmosphere - but the food is even better. Nice wine pairing also great cocktails. We went for a selection of small plates, all of which were great. A nice twist on classic mediterranean dishes, alongside other innovative dishes. Would highly recommend Roasted aubergine, halloumi, scallop & chorizo and Marco's Squid.

Marco and his wife Mia are amazing! The atmosphere and food here was absolutely amazing. We decided to do a full three course meal for our anniversary and sat in mid day. The ambience was so relaxing. Mia and Marco came to our table at always the right time and we were sat right at the window with an amazing view. We enjoyed Marcos Plate and the Tortellini and neither disappointed. We couldn’t stop sharing with each other, because both dishes were that good! Don’t get me started on the deserts! They were TO DIE FOR.

Easily the best place I've ever been to in Rye. Next level service, super attentive. The food is beautifully presented, the flavours so well paired. Off now to slip into a food coma.

AWFUL!!! Do not waste your money. Food portions are tiny and way over priced!!! Rudest owner or who ever she is. Terrible customer service. Shouldn’t be in that industry at all! I’m completely shocked at how bad she was. Do not go. So so many more nice restaurants in Rye. 0 stars. Bill was paid for what we drank. I’m sure cctv would show you shouting at us and being the disruptive one. Very unprofessional!! You are in the wrong industry. We went down the road to eat and 3 other couples had left Marcos that night. Says it all.

Really good, tasty food and lovely service. Baklava was delicious.

Great food, lovely people who really care and want their customers to have the best experience. Looking forward to our next visit.

Booked online 3 weeks before visit. Never received confirmation, so then rang at least 5 times over 3 days but they never answered! Turned up anyway but no reservation and no space. Also another couple behind us had exactly the same experience. This is not a criticism of the food, service or atmosphere of the restaurant. Its the booking system that failed together with unable to contact them by phone.

Delicious food (we had the 'Hand rolled fresh Tagliatelle with seafood' and 'Chicken Gyros) in nice ambience with friendly service: a perfect dinner out!

Amazing Food, Amazing Atmosphere

A hidden treasure in this ancient picturesque town. Excellent food, beautiful location. 5 stars from me!

Such a lovely place, we popped in having walked past a few times. The atmosphere is lovely with great music, lovely attentive team and sensational food. We were sat by the window on a hot summer day overlooking the church courtyard. Thank you for a delicious meal and memorable afternoon!

Very good food and really nice hosts

Perfect for Date night! Amazing food, great atmosphere and background music. Very attentive to allergies especially gluten free (celiac). Very friendly staff that take pride in what they do. We will return!

We enjoyed everything we had in this gorgeous venue. We tried the slow cooked brisket, roasted and pan fried aubergine, sucuk gyros, and baked cheesecake. The rosé we wanted wasn't available but a good alternative was provided. Met one of the owners who was lovely. Would travel back to Rye from London to dine here! Edit 5 stars to 3: Tried to book a larger group in more than a month in advance but only take bookings one month in advancd. Email communication is poor and we never secured a booking. Would not recommend for large group.

Very nice service, delicious food, the interior of the restaurant is very atmospheric. I highly recommend it

fantastic experience at Marco’s! Marco and Mia were so friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service was second to none! There is also disabled parking right outside the restaurant. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in Rye :)

Delicious mediterranean cuisine, very nice staff and generally a pleasing experience. Offers choice of vegan/vegetarian/dairy free/gluten free options in the main menu, all clearly marked. We enjoyed a superb lunch on our day out in Rye; would definitely recommend and return if we are ever back in Rye.

Very good food but unfortunatelly portions are too small for the price. Sad..

Excellent food, great atmosphere and great service would highly recommend!!

We had a really lovely evening at Marco’s tonight, the food and service were both impeccable and the profiteroles were out of this world. Beautiful setting and very friendly owners that we chatted to after our meal. Made for a perfect first night of the weekend in Rye.

The food was nice. The staff was really lovely and attentive. We spent a long weekend in Rye eating out for every meal. Marco's was the only place where people serving us were so polite and friendly. Would recommend.

Very friendly and courteous service. Lovely venue. Food fine. Sea Bass and green beans were especially delicious. Zucchini frites were novel and yum. Baclava was best I have ever had. Cocktail prices are prohibitive but to be fair that really applies everywhere today for me. Overall a very pleasing experience and happy to have found Marco's for our Sunday evening dining. Good luck to an obviously hard working couple.

Delicious Mediterranean food, amazing setting- especially at night! Lovely friendly family run business. Highly recommended if you visit Rye!

The venue itself is gorgeous and the staff are friendly. The food was ok, but it's very expensive and the portions are small. For example, a tiny portion of humous is £6 with no bread included! I guess restaurants are getting more and more expensive, but this didn't seem good value for money sadly.

Wonderful place with a lovely vibe and the most convivial of hosts. Marco and Mia are so warm and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious and served with attention to detail. The signature cocktails are amazing especially the dessert baklava cocktail! Will definitely be back again.

Friendly service, lovely setting, portion size was OK - but only just. Food was excellent.