The best restaurants in Petworth Chichester South East

Circumstances changed the hotel destination of our visit to Sussex to just outside Petworth. Sadly, our first night in the hotel was spoilt by the poor standard of the food served, which prompted us to start scrolling Tripadvisor for another alternative restaurant. They say every cloud has a silver lining and for us this turned out to be Meghdoots! We were warmly welcomed and presented with a small appetiser, whilst we studied the menu. With seasonal special game options available, something I have never experienced before in the UK, along with three choices of Dahl, indicated that Meghdoots offered something more exciting than normally associated with the average Indian restaurant. The standard was extremely high and was the nearest to authentic home cooking we have experienced in a long time. We enjoyed the food so much that we ate there for the remaining nights of our stay. A big thanks you to everyone involve at Meghdoots for creating the wonderful dishes and also to all those Tripadvisor reviewers!

Very nice pub, and food was good. Gutted no crackling with pork but veg was nice. £5.50 for such a small dish of cauliflower cheese was not value. Staff were lovely and amazing. Few things that lets it down, was it was freezing the part we were in such a big room with a radiator opposite. Needs one where the fireplace is. Also poorly lit.

I would rate the food 6/5 if I could. A mix of classics and regional dishes - we finished every bite. We will return when next nearby, encourage you to visit too!

It was a lovely sunny day. Good enough to sit outside. The 4 of us were meeting and chose The Stag Inn because it was a 'halfway house'. We had drinks and food in the garden. The staff were lovely. They brought us a large brolly for the table - its first outing of the year as the spider verified! The beers and wines and food were great. We had steaks and sea bass, but the 'special' sweet and sour chicken was that special. Even so, we would go again and recommend you do to. Check opening times though. We got there at 12 for lunch and they were closing at 2pm on our Friday.

This is a lovely, relaxed pub in a beautiful location, with good food. The beer garden has lovely views across the countryside. I visited with a friend and her toddler. Staff were very pleasant and I am planning to return soon. There is parking with space for approximately fifteen cars.

As always a great coffee and great food Would recommend it to anyone Staff are always welcoming nothing is to much And are responsibly priced

Went as a party of 6 for my dads birthday. The Roasts were absolutely gorgeous - everything was done with care. And the puddings were delicious. What made our visit extra special was our lovely server - didn’t catch a name but I’m pretty sure she had red hair. Noticed it was my dads birthday and I’m guessing managed to get the chef to do a plate with some yummy fudge and a little candle. She really went the extra bit further, she didn’t have to and it was so kind of her and the kitchen. Every member of the team we came across were a pleasure. You have wonderful staff and a beautiful pub. Thank you so much!

Food cold and unpleasant. The Sunday roast was appalling. Yorkies were like clay pigeons - veg was frozen peas and microwaved cabbage! Roast pots were nasty... and microwaved... Shocking doesn't even cut it. Burgers were ok at best...... chips cold. Fish slimey and cold in the middle - so microwaved. Complete waste of money. Tartare sauce was nice so I imagine from a jar. Will never repeat.

Three of us had a wonderful lunch at East Street Bar and Grill restaurant yesterday. It was a special occasion, as one of us had a special birthday to be celebrated. As the birthday girl was the last to arrive we had the chance to tell Anthony, a most attentive and professional waiter, why we were all there. After a delicious lunch, Anthony arrived with a plate inscribed with her name in chocolate icing, a slice of cake with candles, and a scoop of ice cream. What a lovely surprise, and so very much appreciated. Thank you Anthony, and thank you East Street. Should also mention that the Maitre’d, Phillip, is also hugely attentive and professional. Definitely the place to go in Petworth.

First time here. It was very difficult to park took us 15 minutes to find parking space. We were meeting my son and daughter in law for lunch. We approached the bar to have a pre lunch drink. The lady serving was busy serving a person that she knew. When he was served she disappeared leaving us standing. 5 minutes later another lady appeared and took our order she seemed incredibly preoccupied/flustered and poured out drinks. The glass of red wine ordered was poured as a white despite the grape variety being asked for. I tried to lighten the mistake by saying gosh you really are busy today but it was met by a grimace. On ordering lunch after having been given the Menu I was told the whole grilled plaice was no longer available so I was put on the spot to choose my second choice. The food was good but there was a lack of portion size in terms of vegetables with the Lamb Rump. You have all the right ingredients to be good but several issues got in the way.

Dissipated with not having home made beefbergers and pati' however the overall experience was good. Great starff and welcoming atmosphere.

We decided to have a look at it and try the place out by having a bar snack with the view to return to the restaurant. I’m afraid we won’t be doing that …..the bar staff were charming the food was good but unfortunately the restaurant manager ,I believe that was who he was was very unpleasant which left a bad impression .

Best burger in the area by far as well as lovely other dishes. Staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly, can’t fault.

Have used the Stonemasons for a while. Disappointed when it shut a couple of years ago. Delighted to find it under new friendly management. Had a wonderful lunch today. Plenty of well presented, lovely food. A most enjoyable experience and we will be certain to return. Keep up the good work

Bureaucratic staff with rules about everything restricting enjoyment. Cafe miles away at your inconvenience and shop highly convenient, hmm I wonder why?!!! Basic, tasteless, cakes and biscuits all frozen then re-heated, why pay stupid prices for rubbish food? It's a money spinner for NT who've clearly lost their way when it comes to any kind of customer service and the parasitic family who still live in/exploit the masses. Giv it a miss..