Wildwood Restaurant & Bar in Maidstone

Food quality was fantastic but for the price we paid for the steak, it didn't really come with a lot at all (steak, fries and something green for garnish) but the food quality did make up for this... Had a starter (some sort of fish/seafood) and the steak meal as a main. If you want a meal to fill you up, this is not the place/option to go with! Maybe some other dishes would have suited my appetite better! This can be let off though by the service we received and the atmosphere in the place! It was early evening on a Tuesday so fairly quiet but still it felt homely and definitely wasn't boring... There were 15/17 of us that went out for a very belated Xmas party, as we work in the hospitality and catering industry ourselves and we do tend to be critical, it's in our nature, but not one of us had anything negative to say... The drinks kept flowing and all in all a great night! It's a very pleasant experience but I would recommend either eating a snack beforehand or go visit a Maccy D's afterwards... This happened in March(ish) but it only appeared as a notification to leave a review today so chances are the menu has changed so this could all be for nothing anyway 🤷🏽

Me and my mum visited today for lunch and the whole experience was excellent. Katarzyna was our server and she made our whole meal so lovely. The restaurant was quiet and we were offered to sit wherever we liked which was really nice. We were promptly served, and Katarzyna checked back with us on several occasions to check how we were enjoying. She made suggestions based on what we had already ordered so we could take advantage of the lunch time deal. The food was lovely and portions were very generous. The bruschetta was particularly nice. Thank you so much, this was the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a while and the atmosphere was lovely. Katarzyna was so lovely and really made our experience so thank you ☺️

Lovely place,food and atmosphere

We had a lovely meal celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary..food service everything absolutely perfect..We were made so welcome..Thank you. Xxx

Wonderful dinner, delicious food, friendly atmosphere. Thank you

Our family's fav restaurant in town - great food and service - would highly recommended for just a quiet meal or special occasion

30/04/25 5pm Family visit. X4 people. We love this venue. The service was good, the atmosphere is nice. However we found the chips being a seperate price to the say burger was an obvious attempt to generate more money. If it wasn't for the 50% of food and non alcoholic drinks we would not, we will not be returning. The end bill without service charge was £63. The final bill with service charge and no discount amounted to well over £100. One drink each, one starter between the four of us and one main each,but then add another £15 for x3 lots of chips!! Not affordable!! Seperating chips as another cost when the burger is all but £15 will not make me return.

We were a group of 17 on a very tight schedule. The service was very efficient and friendly and easily met our needs. Food was very good..we could not fault and will certainly go again

I walked past and decided to give this place a go, and I'm really glad I did! The food was top-notch, especially the Double Pepperoni and Seafood Risotto—everything was spot on in taste and presentation. The service was even better; I was greeted warmly and felt looked after throughout my meal. The atmosphere was perfect, and I couldn’t fault the cleanliness. I’ll definitely be back!

We booked this restaurant for my daughters birthday, the service was great, food was really nice too.

This I recommend to everyone restaurant is high class with excellent service and most important the food was essential one of the best Italian restaurant I been to but it a shame I on holiday I would be regularly customer if I live near . Me and family will certainly come here again when we pass by THANKS FOR AN WONDERFUL EVENING

Very good food and service. Friendly staff great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Highly recommend will definitely be back. We had stake and pizza with salad, prawns for starter. Everything was delicious.

The food could be much much better. Great place, location, and atmosphere, but the food is far from the best. Could be a nice place if the kitchen is better organised.

Lovely welcome , great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, good size portions . Coped really well as it was quite busy.

We had a lovely experience eating here for my daughter's birthday. All the food was absolutely delicious and the menu has a great variety to choose from. The staff were very polite and helpful. We will definitely be back.

The 2 pasta dishes was supposed to be Spag bowl , so didn’t like the ones that we got

Always lovely food and good atmosphere

I recently popped in for a meal and as usual the food and drinks were excellent The staff were very friendly, greeting us warmly and checking in on our enjoyment throughout the meal. Every aspect of the service was prompt, from dessert menus to the bill, making the whole meal experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend this place.

Excellent service and tasty food at an affordable price. Ideal for pre-theatre meal. Wildwood never disappoints for quality and value

I recently had a fantastic meal that absolutely nailed it on all fronts! The food and drinks were spot on, and the atmosphere was just perfect for a chill evening. The staff were friendly and made sure we were well looked after from start to finish, even checking in on us throughout the meal. I couldn't have asked for better service, plus we didn’t wait long for anything. Overall, a top-notch experience I can't recommend enough!

Really friendly staff food was amazing definitely be going back

Really lovely service - lots of choice, really appreciated the attentiveness of the team. Not too overbearing and food was delicious

I placed my order with Wildwood at 12:05 and I didn’t receive it until 3.15pm!! And it was cold 😔

I had the best dining experience! The food was exceptional, with the Tiramisu being the highlight—moist, tasty, and the perfect portion! The staff were so warm and attentive, making sure everything was spot on. Couldn’t have asked for better service; they really went above and beyond. I can't wait to come back and dive into those delicious dishes again!

Food and atmosphere were great. Lauren our server was so lovely and welcoming. All our party commented how friendly she was ☺️. Thank you Lauren!

This sport is amazing for a casual night out. The atmosphere is a really nice setting and is great if you’re going in a large group or by yourself or with another half and if you don’t like much on the menu I very recommend the buttermilk burger.

Another great family meal. Great tasty food and good value. Friendly and warm staff and lovely decor. Thoroughly recommended.

Really kind and positive staff, the food we ordered is amazing and the drinks were exquisite. I've been here many times and the staff is always kind and fast.

Very slow service, waited 45mins for food to arrive and they forgot our drinks completely so we had to reorder them. Carbonara was bland and tasteless, like a cheap jar brand - terrible. Toilets are mixed which was very awkward indeed, washing my hands next to a visibly uncomfortable woman. Another woman entered and looked at me shocked as if entering the gents by mistake. My wife complained of mens wee on her seat. Unlikely to return due to poor slow service and unwelcome mixed gender toilets

Quite poor. Very slow service, waited 45mins for food to arrive. Carbonara was bland & tasteless. They forgot our drinks order so we had to reorder. Didnt check on us. Mixed gender toilets were very awkward, washing hands cramped next to visibly umcomfortable females and my wife complained of mens wee on the seat. Unlikely to return.

Amazing food and staff relax atmosphere

Wonderful food excellent service nice ambiance value for money will definitely use this restaurant again & highly recommend this to anyone else

Staff excellent, food very good.

An outstanding Italian night out. It was my wife birthday and she absolutely loved it.

Melanie was the best waitress and made our evening a 5star experience. She was so attentive and good with the children (and grandparents!!). Fabulous service and great food!

We had a big table of almost 20 on New Year’s Eve and Wildwood didn’t disappoint. Considering how busy it was, the service was excellent and for a chain, the food is good too. Very limited (just one option!) vegan Gluten Free dishes though. We’d definitely return if there was more on offer.

Great food, great atmosphere, very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.

Booked a table via their website, only to find they have to view the email, check, and respond via email. I called when I didn't get any reply after some time,only to be told, "Oh no, we're fully booked" in this day and age and online system should be better and accurate.

quality of food not as advertised. Makes McDonald's look better

Excellent venue, really lovely food and staff

Appalling we waited Two hours for our food and it was cold had to keep going to the bar for drinks as no one would come to the table never again avoid

Update - came here after 3 years and enjoyed a similar experience. A great place to go for family and larger group dining. Very modern restaurant with a good menu. Portions aren't the largest but filling enough. A few interesting things on the menu alongside the standard stuff you would expect e.g chicken and chorizo risotto with edamame beans and harrissa. Staff very friendly and helpful. Better than most Italian restaurant chains I have been to.

Just had a meal here and everything was spot on! The Double Pepperoni was a standout - perfect taste, great portion, and very nicely presented. The service was top-notch too; the team greeted us warmly and made sure we were enjoying our experience from start to finish. The place was clean and had a lovely atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back for more!

Cosy place, good pizza and not only Helpful staff

We booked this restaurant for a Xmas party for 17 people, from start to finish correspondence was excellent and staff were extremely accommodating. The food, service, drinks and general ambiance was perfect! Everything was spot and and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!

The staff are so attentive and wonderful. I have been a number of times with either just my wife or the whole family. The kitchen produce some fantastic quality food at very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

I have just enjoyed a lovely afternoon with 14 other family members at Wildwood and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service we received was fantastic. Staff were always checking to see if everything was ok, checking if we wanted more drinks and helping out whenever we needed anything. I just wanted to say thank you for being so helpful and accommodating to a large party of diners you really made it easy and I would recommend 100%. Thank you.

Some work colleagues and I had a Christmas meal here. The food was great, the restaurant was warm and well-lit and our server was very attentive. A great time was had by all. Well done, Wildwood!

I recently visited and had a brilliant time! The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere really made the evening special. The service was top-notch; the team was friendly and attentive, ensuring I had everything I needed. One area for improvement would be the drink menu – I’d love to see more sugar-free options added. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can't wait to return!

Absolutely delicious and so fresh, it was a lovely meal and I can’t wait to visit again.

The food and the staff were amazing. The only downside was that the restaurant was extremely cold, so much so that I had to put my coat on for most of the time I was there.

54 of us at work Christmas meal. Food was a bit slow to arrive but worth the wait. Staff were efficient and friendly.

Excellent food. Good service. Always enjoyable with the children and well priced kids meal. Excellent pizza and tiramasu!

Lovley place for a Christmas do. Staff were friendly and tirelessly to accommodate 55 of us. Busy night for them.

I had a lovely festive evening out recently! The food was top-notch, especially the spaghetti carbonara and the baked chocolate cookie dough – both were delicious and presented beautifully. The atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for, really festive and welcoming. Although the service was generally warm and friendly, the speed could have been a tad quicker, but it didn’t ruin the experience. Overall, I can't wait to return for more of those tasty dishes!

We had such a lovely time here. We came in a Sunday afternoon and all the staff were so friendly. The good was all lovely, no faults at all. Plenty of gf and dairy free options.

What a lovely wildwood …:::the staff and food was amazing Lauren looked after us she was attentive and very professional.This branch of wild wood clearly has great management as it shines through in the whole restaurant and food they serve Well done

A great experience with attentive staff

25 estimated delivery time turned into an hour. Food was freezing cold as in just taken out of a fridge cold. This seems to be the standard now for just eat deliveries.

Been twice this week - really love this restaurant! Great variety of food

I had an awesome experience at this place! The food and drinks were top-notch, and the staff were super friendly, making me feel welcomed right from the start. Everything was spotlessly clean, which really added to the vibe. They checked in on me during the meal and even brought the bill and dessert menus promptly. Overall, it was a fantastic outing, and I can't recommend it enough!

A big favourite of mine - excellent food, environment and service. Their pasta and burgers are superb.

Originally planned to go to another restaurant nearby, however the servers saw us but did not greet, smile, or come over to us to seat us! We waited about 5 minutes before deciding to come into Wildwood. I’ve always loved wildwood and order/dine-in to another branch of wildwood often - mainly due to amazing gluten free options. Immediately we were greeted and taken over to table, gluten free menu items explained. We had some amazing drinks, tasty olives, and two unreal pizzas and fries. Service was outstanding, not only to us but to other customers nearby. Overal another 10/10 experience for myself (and my partner) in Wildwood.

Originally planned to go to another restaurant nearby, however the servers saw us but did not greet, smile, or come over to us to seat us! We waited about 5 minutes before deciding to come into Wildwood. I’ve always loved wildwood and order/dine-in to another branch of wildwood often - mainly due to amazing gluten free options. Immediately we were greeted and taken over to table, gluten free menu items explained. We had some amazing drinks, tasty olives, and two unreal pizzas and fries. Service was outstanding, not only to us but to other customers nearby. Overal another 10/10 experience for myself (and my partner) in Wildwood.

Just had a lovely family lunch here today. The food was good as was the service, my only one reservation was the price especially the soft drinks. Two rounds of Diet Coke was £31 which in my mind was too expensive. The total bill for 4 adults and 1 child (4 years old) was £187 for 3 courses which was a little more than I wanted to pay for lunch. Maybe a lunch menu would be good at weekends as well as Mon to Fri.

Beautiful food, great vibe, excellent service

A wonderful place to go and eat lovely food, always friendly staff, good variety of foods of everything. Very clean, toilets, the whole area, good value as well. We went there as booked to go to the Hazlitt Theatre to see a play.

Just had a great dinner and everything was spot on! The food was delicious, especially the Zucchini fritti and Minute Steak – full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The service was exceptional; the team really went above and beyond, making us feel welcomed from the start to the friendly farewell. I did think the Antipasto could’ve had a bit more bread and the Calamari needed a little rethink, but overall, it was a lovely experience. Can't wait to come back!

Great food and service would recommend if your in Maidstone

We attended as a family, including adults and children on a Sunday evening. We all had a ranger of food from steak sandwiches, pasta dishes and pizzas and everyone had nothing but praise for the meal! The portions were a lovely size, especially the puddings and it'll be a resturant that we will visit again! The service was quick, the staff friendly and the price was amazing for the food we got!

Went to Wildwood Maidstone for date night on Wednesday 30th Oct with my fiancé. We decided to eat here for dinner before the cinema. Going here was one of the best decisions we made as the whole experience was just lovely! The food was amazing! We had calzone and salmon fish cakes and both were absolutely incredible! So fresh and tasty and the calzone was the best I’ve ever ever had! We were served by the lovely Maia who was super friendly, kind, always smiling and made sure we had a great experience. The restaurant was so clean, cosy, and we had a lovely table right in the corner by a window and was just a really enjoyable night. Me and my fiancé have decided to 100% return again!!! Best restaurant in Maidstone by far. Thank you Maia and Wildwood for an amazing dinner :D

Nice place in the heart of Kent. It is an Italian place next to the fremlin walk. The food was good, I had carbonara, which was a big portion. The service was a bit odd. When we ordered, we were the only people there. Then more and more people arrived, and they got their food almost instantly, we had to wait for ages. The same happened with the drinks, but this time, I could see our drinks on the counter with nobody to collect them. The atmosphere was good, it is a big place with lots of seating, so you are most likely getting a seat. The toilets were also fancy.

Great service, delicious food and nice atmosphere.

Never been here before but it was lovely. The food was freshly cooked, great portions, friendly staff who can advise on the menu if you can't decide what to have. Service was great, the atmosphere and surroundings were lovely too. A little more expensive than I usually pay but happy to for the quality of food. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Wow! Tasty food, standout was the side of green beans which were fresh (not frozen) and cooked to my perfection. Clearly, they have a Chef here because the pasta and sausage ragu special was great as was the prima vera risotto - the later again, with perfectly cooked spinach, courgette and topped with beautiful grilled asparagus.

I booked this place for my partner’s birthday a couple of months ago. From the food to the atmosphere, everything was spot on. The starters as well as the mains were exquisite, and the service was impeccable. We did get slightly interrupted by an unwanted guest (a bee), but the staff handled it well! The food we ordered was: calamari and bruschetta (for the starter) and steak+fries as well as seafood risotto. I could not recommend this place more!

Excellent food and very good service

First time visit absolutely 5 star service and the waitress maia made me and grandson so welcome and nothing was to much thank u all so much u all work so hard food was amazing to I had seabass and it was spot on grandson had peporni pizza and he loved it xx

We hosted our engagement party here for 34 guests this past weekend. All of our requests were met which made this the perfect venue to host our celebration. We were able to reserve the back room (by the toilets) for the entire evening which was great and felt private and exclusive. I didn’t catch the name of the manager however she was very helpful - we came for a dinner about a month prior just by coincidence as some friends wanted to go, and we did speak with her about the reservation and party menu so it felt organised and we felt looked after. I also called up a few weeks before to confirm pre order and the booking was still confirmed. On the actual evening we were able to arrive slightly early to ‘set up’ as I had place cards, bridal party gifts etc to lay out before people arrived. Our server Mel came and introduced herself early on in the evening and kept ensuring asking if we needed anything else - she even offered to take photos. The food was lovely of course - we pre ordered and everything came out as expected. Rather than order lots of drinks to the table our guests went to the bar to order - there was never a wait or queue and in fact I complimented the bar staff on making my drink so fast I hadn’t even finished the rest of my order! The restaurant itself including toilets was clean. Decorated nicely. Lovely atmosphere. This was also on a busy Saturday night with several other large parties and the service was still great. I have absolutely no negative comments. I would not hesitate to recommend this venue. 10 out of 10!!!!

Visited on Monday for lunch with my wife. The lunch menu is extremely good value and I went for all three courses. The food was great with the tiramsu being the stand out dish. It was delicious.

Came here for an evening meal with my boyfriend. The setting is absolutely beautiful and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely amazing and very reasonably priced, as well as being served promptly by the brilliant staff. Huge selection of drinks available and the food menu is also vast with something for everyone! Can’t recommend this place enough, we will definitely be back :)

Starter The focaccia was heavenly. 10/10 Pizza was nothing special but definitely wasn't bad. 8/10 The brownie was the best desert I have ever had, it was perfectly soft and warm. 11/10

First time going in here and gotta say it was an amazing experience, staff were very welcoming with smiles all around and me and my mate had the rib eye steak with peppercorn sauce, and honestly it was better than the steakhouse and the sauce wasn't overpowering either which I can very rarely find anywhere else! Very much recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back in the future! From chef to restaurant very well done 👍

This is a really good Italian restaurant. The food was really good and the service was excellent. Great value 👍

Good friendly and attentive staff, nice food and reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and plenty of space to get a table. Would go again

Ordered the buffalo cheese pasta with tomato and basil. Very disappointed with the taste. Not nearly enough buffalo cheese and the sauce was poorly made (way too sour!!). The amount of pasta plated was generous though.

Really good food with comprehensive range to choose from. Reasonable prices and good service.

Spectacular food and a lovely atmosphere soured by one aggressively grumpy member of staff who kept snapping at people and dropping things. Her miserable demeanour really ruined the experience.

The food was outstanding! The staff were extremely attentive. Was a very enjoyable evening from start to finish and would highly recommend the experience.

So spacious inside with pleasant feeling and decoration. Pizza was baked in fire oven still. Good services and good price. A lovely place to come definitely.

Had a wonderful meal to celebrate my Son's Graduation from MEPA college.

Always a good place to celebrate or come with friends or family

Absolutely lovely place, good food and atmosphere

Lovely food but not worth the price.

Excellent food, very friendly staff. Kid friendly.

we had the tuna and it was very good, although a little more done than medium. Ambience also five points and our two waitresses actually deserve six stars

Been here many times. Never had a bad meal. Staff are lovely and attentive.

Amazing carbonara, friendly service and great ambience. Clean restaurant with a nice menu

Food is always great in this place been coming here for years I love it

Having lost Prezzo in Maidstone, my friend and I have been looking for a lunch venue that allows you to eat, chat and enjoy a bottle of prosecco without being hassled and made to feel hurried. Wildwood met all these requirements and we generally enjoyed the experience. My only complaint was the kitchen do not warm/heat the plates when serving the food. My friend had lasagna, baked in the over and piping hot. My carbonara was served on a cold plate and the food was lukewarm very quickly. I asked the waitress if the dish could be microwaved to heat the food and the plate, but she kindly served me a fresh meal on a cold plate so again it quickly cooled, Can't understand how the kitchen don't do such an important part of serving food like warming the plates is not followed. Next time I'll order the lasagna!