The Wild Mushroom in Rother

Sunday lunch with friends. Splendid menu, superbly cooked and presented dishes. Tasted even better. Good selection of wines to complement . Staff and service couldn’t be faulted. Excellent meal and excellent value. We shall definitely revisit soon.

From our arrival a greeting set the scan for a delightful evening. The service is exceptional attentive but not intrusive , always with a smile So lucky to have such a fine restaurant a few miles from home . Excellent menu choice with a fine wine list to accompany the delicious food. The management have trained the staff well, Thank you all for a beautiful evening

The cooking, presentation and service were all very good. The dishes were interesting; for example I had braised ox cheek with rare beef fillet, which turned out to be an excellent combination. Taking that all into account, the prices were reasonable. We do have a reservation though: it was a very leisurely experience! We booked for 7:30 and arrived in good time. Our main courses weren't served until after 9pm.

Having thoroughly enjoyed an evening meal at The Wild Mushroom earlier this year, we decided we would definitely be returning, even though we live over 75 miles away! We subsequently arranged a 2 day trip to the area, specifically to attend their September Gourmet Evening last week and we certainly weren't disappointed. The food was outstanding throughout and was served by a team of highly professional waiting staff, all of whom were extremely pleasant and efficient which complemented the overall experience. This is a very well run restaurant that delivers food and service of a high standard and is one we are looking forward to experiencing again.

Having been here a couple of times already we decided it was where we wanted to have lunch celebrating my sister’s birthday. The Lunch menu was varied enough for any palate, and therefore choices were hard. Personally, as a Pescatarian, I was quite happy, and, when speaking to one of the excellent servers, giving my order, they were most accommodating in amending my Main Course, so that the core elements were either vegetarian or fish based. This was done without consulting the chef which shows the quality service that is provided. All the dishes we had were commendable in flavours, small extra elements added to the dish and the size of portions which were ideal. We could not fault the service throughout, my sister casually mentioned it was her birthday and her dessert dish came happily embroidered in chocolate lettering with “Happy Birthday”. It’s the simple details that are the basis of this restaurant along with the quality ingredients and excellent cooking skills. It is our Go-to place for a quality meal in Hastings area. Try it, prices for food and drink are not silly expensive and you get real value for money.

Just want to say, a fantastic meal, our daughter treating us for our birthdays, food was amazing, staff are lovely and so attentive without being intrusive, lovely restaurant, can't wait to come back, highly recommended

I have wanted to visit this restaurant for many years, and last night, my husband successfully surprised me with a visit for our wedding anniversary. From the moment we walked in to when we left the service was excellent. Setting was beautiful and the food was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. We enjoyed the canapés and every dish was incredible. Excellent choice of wines and other drinks. We will 100% be back to this lovely restaurant. One of the waitresses (sadly I didn’t get her name ) was so friendly and we all enjoyed our chat together. Thank you for making our evening so special!

We came here for lunch and had the £35.95 3 course lunch menu which is terrific value for the quality of the ingredients and level of cooking here. For a set menu you get a great amount of choice with 9 starters, 8 mains and 9 desserts to choose from. I chose the Thai style cuttlefish and egg noodle salad to start with which was beautifully light and full of Asian flavours, with melting cuttlefish. He had the more traditional but equally tasty pork and wild mushroom rillette. For mains I had steamed plaice with summer greens, perfectly cooked fish in a lovely broth, he had soft flaky ox cheek. For desserts he had a dark chocolate and seasonal cherry dish and I had pistachio parfait. We love this classy restaurant, the variety of dishes really shows off the range of skills this chef has, we also love the ambiance and attention to detail here, all without becoming too stuffy or formal, can’t wait to come back.

My first time leaving a review on Tripadvisor for anything but The Wild Mushroom is definitely somewhere that we will return to. The cuisine and staff were faultless. Strongly recommended.

The WM never, ever, fails to deliver. The food is just totally delicious and imaginative. The kind of food you don’t want to end! The staff are always friendly, attentive and knowledgable. We introduced family to the delights yesterday and they were also won over. FABULOUS!

A wedding party and wonderful place! My friends had a wedding event there and it was quite honestly so professional and well run, it set the bar high. I could easily breastfeed my baby in a quiet space, without interference and they were extremely attentive to me when I was. The staff were absolutely beyond professional, kind and well mannered. The food was outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed the company of family and friends as an additional to this experience. Well chosen by the bride and groom, well done to the staff and wild mushroom restaurant!

We had a party of twelve for Saturday lunch at the Wild Mushroom. We had a wonderful meal and experience. The meal was delicious with lots of choices on the menu to suit both family members in their twenties and family members in their eighties. The service, staff and hospitality were excellent. Looking forwards to our next visit.

As usual first class in every respect ,food ,,service ,staff everything you could wish for. Cannot fathom why this restaurant has not got a Michelin Star it certainly deserves one.

So often good restaurants get complacent but the quality of the food, the excellence of the services and the value for money was as good as ever. If we lived nearby we would go more often. Their table d’hote lunch is excellent.

Had Sunday lunch to celebrate an upcoming family wedding. Had the 3 course set lunch and it was a fabulous meal. Every course was a joy, so many amazing flavours complimenting each other. This is our second visit and wont be our last.

This restaurant was a fantastic find. Food exceptional and staff very attentive and friendly. The balance of flavours along with presentation was one of the best we have experienced.

Lovely restaurant with a very nice peaceful ambiance. The staff are very polite and friendly. The menu is excellent. Lots of choice. The actual food was amazing. The prices are very reasonable for the standard of the food. Would recommend and will be going back.

My husband booked dinner for my birthday, what a lovely restaurant, we had the tasting menu which was wonderful. Other diners had the normal menu and the food also looked great. The staff were very attentive, the only downside was that we didn't have enough time to go back. Definitely if in the area we will be back, definitely worth a detour. Thank you

We had an amazing evening last night at the Wild Mushroom. The food was fabulous and the service was top class. Thank you - we’ll be back.

Excellent taster menu and great service. Picked this place as close to place we were staying, had a great table near the window and enjoyed a reasonably priced taster menu which was very tasty

Wonderful meal in delightful surroundings. The staff were lovely, very attentive and aware of my dietary needs. Food was to die for, beautifully presented, even the free canapés. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.

This place is a culinary adventure! We had the tasting menu, about 8 courses, and it was an incredible experience. The only problem is that at the end of each course I wanted more! I can’t wait to go back and have a bigger plate of something really special.

What an amazing restaurant. My wife and I were away for a few days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We wanted somewhere special for our last night and looked wider than the Rye area we were staying in. Well what a find as the food and whole dining experience was simply first class. Food quality was amazing and wine reasonably priced. We will definitely return and already looking for next weekend away so we can visit the Wild Mushroom.

Booked for anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed-. First class service and superb food in this very comfortable restaurant. Highly recommended recommend

Absolutely top menu here....incredible food. Locals have been recommending for years and we finally booked - what a pleasure.Home baked assortment of breads. The portions are perfect .Loved it.

This place offers exceptional food and sensible prices. My second visit did not disappoint. The mint pea soup and plaice fillets were of the top order! The service was excellent!

Make no mistake, this is a wonderful restaurant. The food, service and ambience are fantastic. My only criticism is the lack of choice for vegetarians. One item for starters and one for main course. Take it or leave it. How many potential customers are they...

Excellent food and service. The presentation was masterchef worthy. Good quality French food. Staff were polite and attentive. Lovely little touches like canapés and sweetmeats with coffee. Certainly recommend lunchtime set price menu.

I absolutely love this restaurant. The staff and especially the Maitre D'hotel is an absolute gem. The food has always exceeded expectations, unfortunately I always drive so have never had the opportunity to taste the wine menu. It is not a place I would bring...

What a true find. This place is just wonderful. We drove 60 miles to try it & we were not disappointed. The welcome is warm. The interior is pleasant & comfortable. And the food is simply delicious. So much care is taken with presentation &...

Went for Hubby’s birthday. The food was delicious and the presentation was excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It was very good value for money. Hubby particularly enjoyed the homemade piccalilli. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely recommend the Wild...

Truly excellent restaurant that never disappoints. The food and service are always top notch. You would be hard pressed to find anything better in a 10 mile radius. Cannot recommend highly enough. Ambience is first rate as not a large restaurant and more like eating...

Delicious, unusual and well presented food. We visited this restaurant as a special treat and certainly weren't disappointed. We chose the taster menu which gave us a lovely selection of food, all of which looked and tasted delicious. Staff were all lovely and service was...

In one word...fabulous! Our favourite place whenever we want to celebrate, or just to treat ourselves. This great restaurant is consistent and never lets us down. The food is always special and service is friendly and impeccable. My wife and I can't wait for our...

We went to this restaurant to celebrate our friends birthday. Everything was amazing. The food was the best we ever had and very tasty. Professional and friendly service. Cannot wait to go again. Compliments to the chef.

visited for the second time on Saturday 25th March. We were seated immediately at a very nice table for two and, after having time to settle, were asked what we would like to drink and the menu was brought. This was how the evening continued...

We loved our delicious 3 course lunch at The Wild Mushroom and it was all beautifully presented with immaculate service. Thank you to the very friendly and efficient staff. We celebrated a 50th birthday here. Highly recommend the Thai beef starter and duck main course...

Having heard about this restaurant by word of mouth, I really wanted to try it out. I took friends & family & the whole experience was awesome. The food was excellent, the service was fast, friendly & helpful. It’s not cheap but you get what...

What a wonderful evening! Food, service, atmosphere all amazing and couldn’t fault a thing. We had a lovely spot in the garden room (the main restaurant but also looked lovely). So much choice on the menu and really well priced. Little touches like homemade bread,...

First time at this hidden gem, quality food, quality service and great value! Cannot recommend this fantastic restaurant enough!

Large group out on a Sunday to celebrate a birthday (mine!). Food was outstanding, rave reviews from all diners. If you were doing roast dinners for a large group then it would be easy(ish) but to do starters, mains, desserts and little extras to such...

This will be the easiest review I have ever done, 1. Food, Superb, 2. Service, Excellent 3. Value for money, without doubt. We travelled to eat here from Essex staying overnight at the Premier Inn, based on the reviews, well worth the effort, best dining...

Family lunch on a Saturday a wonderful welcome to the restaurant. The service and members of staff were second to none . The food was excellent we chose the Christmas menu.All the family enjoyed everything they had ordered it was all perfect. I would highly...

A very pleasant evening at the Wild Mushroom. The food was of its usual high quality and the service was good.

The food is fantastic and the three course lunch menu is a bargain at £28. Some of the reviews on here don't seem to take that into account. Book early, 6 weeks early!

My wife and I have used this restaurant many times over the years for special occasions and have always been very happy with the food and service. Our most recent visit though has left us a little disappointed. The service was still very good but...

Great staff, great food, BUT, we would not choose to eat there again. Why, because they only offer a three course meal and for many people that is to much, as we know the vast majority of restaurants offer a two or three course meal,...

We have visited the Wild Mushroom a few times over the last few months with family and friends. I was reluctant to take the kids first, thinking it was too fancy for them. The staff actually gave them a choice off the menu (fish or...

This was our second visit and was one of my surprises from my husband, and a great surprise it was. Starters, we had the wood pigeon and rare steak with blue cheese. Mains, we had venison and beef fillet Desserts, we had plum frangipane and...

We had the most fantastic meal, every member of staff was courteous and friendly. We all struggled to choose as everything on the menu was so delicious. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Had dinner on a Saturday evening in early September with my wife, and have to say the experience was faultless. The greeting/waiting/wine waiting staff were all brilliant (and incidentally all ladies) as was the food. For the first time ever, we drank a bottle of...

This was a family lunch and the food was fabulous. The restaurant was full when we arrived but we were seated quickly, drinks and food orders taken. The staff were friendly and attentive. At £30 for three courses it was excellent value given the quality...

Une ancienne maison à la campagne et un repas de très haute qualité. L’endroit est très joli isolé et charmant....

I had my lunch/ Birthday at "the Wild mushroom" last Sunday and I can't recommend enough!! Absolutely delicious, fresh and so well prepared food, MasterChef level... beautiful location and amazing helpful staff. Truly special place for fine lunch or dinner. And also very good quality...

The food, as usual was very tasty and well presented, and very enjoyable. I think that the price of the meal is very reasonable and probably why ,as usual the restaurant was full, even on a Thursday and at lunch time. I have been many...

Went here as an Anniversary treat, and were not disappointed. This little gem that’s tucked away in a small village, is Absolutely Fabulous. Service was great, ambiance is delightful. Had a three course meal and couldn’t fault any of it, even the price was very...

My husband and I had eaten here several times with friends but this was the first time we were joined by our adult sons for my husband's birthday lunch. The boys are now raving about the Wild Mushroom as much as us! It was a...

Six of us enjoyed a splendid birthday lunch here. The canapes were delicious as were all the different courses. Very efficient and freindly staff. Highly recommended.

We have eaten here many times and as always, the food is superb. The new team of waiting staff is a big improvement on the sometimes surly and rude waitresses, who were on duty in the past. The enthusiastic young manager is great, very welcoming,...

We hadn’t been here for ages and as we were passing decided to pop in for lunch with our young niece. There was an amazing choice of dishes on the set menu, normally set menus have very limited dishes especially if you are vegetarian or...

Had an absolutely fantastic meal with my Mother and girlfriend. The menu is so strong there were about 4/5 dishes per course that I wanted! Food was divine, wine was great and the staff were absolutely charming. Highly recommend for a relaxed dinner with friendly...

Fantastic food and attentive, polite staff. All you need really! Great value for money; worthy of a top London restaurant.

Excellent food and lovely service. First visit since lockdown and am glad to say it was as good as I remembered. Well done to all of the team, kitchen and front of house. Choice of local wines too. I hope to return soon.

Das Mushroom hat alle Erwartungen erfüllt: der Service war äußerst nett und aufmerksam und die Speisen auf sehr hohem Niveau....

A friend took us out for her big birthday. Virtually everything was superb. The staff were friendly and efficient, the ambience was relaxed and welcoming, the food was superb. The amuse bouche got us off to a good start. I’d recommend the crispy duck egg,...

A beautiful meal, fabulous service, nice atmosphere, great choice and will definitely be coming back again. The food is exemplary and the choice means there’s something for everyone. We were great warmly, and all staff were very attentive. Nice selection of wines too.

Simply excellent from the time we walked over the threshold! Very friendly, efficient & attentive throughout the lunch which was faultless in every way, well done! Looking forward to returning soon!

So Special. This little restaurant is the place to go for a special occasion. Take your time to enjoy every bit of it. They manage to make you feel that you are getting top rate attention without smothering you. They appear at the right time...

What a delight . So nice to have something different from a pub lunch. Well worth the money a delicious food experience . Lovely staff

We were given a voucher for Christmas and used it today for the lunch sitting. A great choice with a special Good Friday menu. £30 for three courses.The service was brilliant the food exceptional a very pleasant experience.Thanks to Staff and Chef. We will return

We have used the Wild Mushroom since it opened but our experience this time was a bit chaotic. Joel, their excellent maitre de for many years, has not been replaced so there was no friendly greeting on arrival. We just stood there waiting, fortunately not...

Visited for lunch whilst on holiday in the area on the basis of Tripadvisor reviews and restaurant website. Delightful experience with every course delicious, friendly and efficient staff and very reasonable bill. Highly recommended.

We dined here on Saturday evening and WOW what a fantastic place this is. The food was the best we have had in a long time , the wine was well priced, good quality and good value for money, and the ambience was lovely. The...

First impression - very cosy and homey interior - remindful of a plush Paris restaurant - attention of the service throughout the dinner was superb yet discreet - a tray of amuses-gueules gave a foreboding of delights to come - excellent appetizers - then a...

I was hoping the food would be good and I what we got was far, far better. We visited as a group for lunch and was greeted well and for the whole time the service was superb. We wasn’t rushed in any way at all...

We visited the Wild Mushroom this weekend after and aborted visit last week due to Storm Eunice. The restaurant was busy and we were placed next to a table with a birthday party going on. One person in the party was incredibly loud and annoying,...

We had the Taster Menu and found every course exceptional, the wine we chose was superb and service throughout was excellent. We have booked to return next week.

Yesterday we had an excellent lunch at the Wild Mushroom, the food was delicious and beautifully presented and the staff were suitably attentive and polite. It was a very enjoyable and memorable experience.

We have friends who'll drive a couple of hours, supposedly to see us, but, more enthusiastically, to come with us to The Wild Mushroom. As they've said so many times we are very fortunate to have such an excellent restaurant in our area. The menu,...

We have been dining at The Wild Mushroom for many years. The food is still of a very high standard and the service friendly and efficient. However, sad to say, that things have changed and not for the better. Joel, the long standing, and excellent,...

When a friend invited me for lunch and said we would go to The Wild Mushroom I was delighted. I was even more delighted with the whole experience - everything I hoped it would be from the service to the food - excellent - thank...

Our third visit, this time with family . Everything is gorgeous. The food is divine and the staff are so caring. From the home made canapés to the coffee and petits fours everything was beautifully made and served. The Rye bay scallop and potato chowder...

Our favourite restaurant. We haven’t visited for two years, largely due to Covid. This was a birthday visit and there was a special three course New Year’s Day lunch menu. The choice was really good and everything we had was very tasty. This is fine...

What a charming and beautiful experience. The food was sublime and cooked exquisitely. The attention from the young waiting team was professional, informative and wholly competent. The price of our delightful food, wine and local gin & tonics was great value. A tremendous find.

Came here with family including you grandson. The staff were very accommodating giving us a corner table but grandchild behaved and slept through the whole meal. The meal itself was excellent from the Amuse Bouche to dessert Everyone enjoyed the food and service and made...

We went to The Wild Mushroom with parents, wonderful atmosphere, incredible food and amazing service. I have a gluten intolerance and was confident in their approach to this, lots of gluten free options including gluten free bread that was delicious! Highly recomend the ox cheek!...

Delicious food, very well presented and the pre-Christmas menu is excellent value for money and the choices are fabulous. Service was attentive, friendly and superb. Ambience great too. Would definitely recommend and we will be back.

Well another fantastic beautiful lunch today. Chicken liver parfait amazing ox cheeks melted on the tongue. Coconut panna cotta was so amazing I can’t write words for how lovely it was. Was sad when it was over. Great service as always. Can’t wait to return...

We have been away for some years, so were delighted having moved back into the area, to have lunch here as it had always been excellent. It was perfect and is still in our view the best restaurant in the area. An interesting and beautifully...

I would like to thank all the staff at the Wild Mushroom for all the care and attention paid to a surprise birthday celebration we enjoyed at the restaurant. The tasting menu was absolutely delicious and the restaurant catered wonderfully for me as a coeliac....

A wonderful lunch was had here today. From the beautiful garden view in the conservatory to the excellent staff, everything was great. I had salmon starter, pigeon main and pear pud. All were delicious and beautifully served. A reasonable price for the delightful meal we...

Usually - pre Covid - have had an amazing dinner. We felt a bit disappointed with the food and in particular the main courses we had. There was not the flavour packed wow factor we have been used to. It was good but not a...

Wonderful meal for seven of us, they made something special for our four year old grandaughter and veggie canapés for our daughter. The food was fabulous, at last we have found a really superb restaurant, we all enjoyed our meal, the staff were attentive and...

What a warm welcome, we had a great table with the garden view. The staff were superb, attentive but not too much! and they knew their products. And what about the lunch? well, firstly the choices were mouthwatering and when I finally made my mind...

Out standing we come here for our anniversaries as it always delivers can't fault it we are so grateful after the last few years that we are still able to get this kind of a treat it makes you appreciate how lucky we are to...

warm welcome, great ambience and terrific french inspired food with a great wine list. Great value as well

We have eaten lunch here 3 times in as many months and each time it was perfect. A wide range of choice in starter, main and dessert, each elegantly presented on the plate, with everything you need, none of this sides rubbish! The food itself...

We visited at the weekend as a table of four. I notified the restaurant prior to attending my dietary requirements that I was gluten-free. I was impressed that they provided a gluten-free Appetizer for me which tasted lovely. The staff were really good at explaining...

Went in s a party of 4 the others had Beef and enjoyed it but l had the Lamb cutlets l know you got to rest the meat but not let it go cold as lettuce and tasteless. dauphinoise potato was rubber but the peas...

Visited twice recently in past 3 weeks and cannot speak highly enough of this restaurant. Food outstanding along with service and great value for money considering the quality of the food and ambiance. If you have not been yet strongly recommend you do so. Not...