The best restaurants in Kettering East Midlands

A greater range of pizza toppings, and better price than others in the area, very happy, thank you!

the large cod is huge!!! came hot and on time, I only ordered the fish and they gave me free chips! there was a note on the receipt to say: we added in free chips as our food comes separately,and we didn't know if you knew. so they sent me free chips :) fantastic service! thank you very much!

Such a welcoming place for all. The locals make you feel so welcome and the barstaff are second to none. I popped in for one with the dog on a Saturday afternoon, I ended up getting a taxi home just after midnight. My half wasn't impressed, but the following weekend he did the same. Needless to say, we're regulars now. I can't recommend the Harlequin highly enough, a pub on the up which says it all in the present economic climate.

Very very slow how to wait a long while for my food

The very best fish and chips, Anywhere"!!, 10 bags of chips is the highest award rating 🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟 11 big thumbs up 👍

Really good pizzas, great chilli and garlic sauces. Best in Kettering by far!!

We were a party of 4, never been there before but we give a go as a friend said it was really good. Service was good, food is very nice, big portion. The drinks menu has a lot to offer. We ordered daiquiris, strawberry, and mango flavour. They were delicious, then we decided to order 2 more, this time both strawberry, but they weren't the same, not cold enough, very watery and it didn't taste like it has any alcohol, only can taste a sirup.

We chose to visit during a live music event, the band and staff were excellent and friendly. My only detractor was that some of the building looked a little dated.

This was our first visit. I reserved a 3hr slot as we were meeting family for Christmas. A family member ordered the pulled pork burger, she is not a fussy eater but what was served looked like dog food. The pulled pork had disintegrated. I tried some and the texture was not nice. Coated in a very large amount of bbq sauce. Not what you expect when you order pulled pork, you expect the nice shredded pieces of pork. This was mush. I raised this with the waitress and they said they can cook a plain one as there is a issue with there pulled pork, but the waitress said she would need to charge me for the new burger. This is the first time I've come across this. If your food is not up to standard and doesn't taste nice is is rude to charge them for something they haven't eaten. I went ahead and got charged with it as it was more important at the time to enjoy our family time and make it memorable than to be arguing with the waitress over extra charges. When the new burger was brought out the burger itself was stone cold, to the point where the cheese slice wasn't even melted so it had clearly been sitting around in the kitchen for a bit before serving it. Which I don't understand why as they were not busy there was only 1 other table dining at that time with 4 people on. My family member decided to eat it but diddnt enjoy it and left most of it. About an hour and a half into our booking the waitress comes to our table and said I've rung your bill up you can pay at the bar. Which made some of my family feel like they wanted us to leave even though I had booked the table for 3hrs. Overall decor is nice. But the food is awful. Dry cold burgers and pulled pork mushy and customer service bad, charging us for a new burger when there food is not up to standard.

MD’s Fish Bar: Where Fish & Chips Go to Win Awards and Steal Hearts MD’s Fish Bar in Kettering isn’t just a chippy – it’s a culinary institution. This is where cod becomes king, chips are crisped to golden perfection, and your waistline begs for mercy while your taste buds throw a party. If you’re not already planning your next meal here, you’re doing life wrong. Let’s talk about the fish. It’s not just fresh; it’s award-winning fresh. These fillets are so perfectly battered they could moonlight as supermodels on a fish catwalk. Golden, crunchy, and fried to absolute perfection, you’ll find yourself wondering if this is what happiness tastes like. And then there are the chips – thick, fluffy, and just the right level of salty. They’re the kind of chips that make you forget about kale forever. The menu doesn’t stop at fish and chips, though. Oh no, MD’s is here to cater to all your deep-fried dreams. From battered sausages that could convert even the fussiest eaters to pies that feel like a hug from your gran, there’s something for everyone. And if you’re feeling particularly fancy, the curry sauce is chef’s kiss – an essential dip for your chips (and maybe your fingers when no one’s looking). The portions? Generous. You’ll leave full, happy, and probably carrying a cheeky takeaway box because “it would be a crime to waste this.” And if you’re dining in, the atmosphere is pure “neighbourhood gem” – friendly, no-nonsense, and buzzing with the energy of people who know they’ve come to the right place. Oh, and don’t let the “award-winning” title intimidate you – MD’s isn’t snooty about it. They serve up their masterpieces with a smile, a friendly chat, and possibly the best vinegar-to-chips ratio known to humankind. MD’s Fish Bar is more than a meal; it’s an event. It’s the kind of place that makes you proud to be British because, honestly, who else could turn fried fish and potatoes into a national treasure? Five stars – and a deep-fried extra one for the curry sauce.

We would highly recommend The Raj for special occasions.We have just celebrated my husband’s 50th Birthday party there.The staff was fantastic.Giving there was 20 of us.They brought all of the different starters out all at the same time and the same for our Dinners and it was delicious 😋 Best Restaurant ever.All The staff was polite and efficient.We would rate this Restaurant a 5 star ⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.We would like to Thank all the staff what made our party PERFECT 😍

Great full English breakfast with friendly staff.

Just read Exotic has closed down! Omg im so gutted about this! It was my only take away! The best! I understand the reasons for this, but this is such bad news for kettering. Thank you for all the delicious food and exceptional customer service that you have provided over all these years! Such sad news. Wishing you all the best in whatever you move onto.

Expensive for a chain especially starters. Food is good but even for what looks like a new building it feels untidy and a bit run down. Service was excellent and very friendly

Attended a wedding and stayed the night. Venue was stunning. The staff were friendly and very helpful, the food was excellent and the venue and surroundings were amazing The room afterwards was very comfortable.