The best restaurants in Maidstone South East

I’ve been coming to Fifi’s for years, and since they transitioned to a pizzeria, I’m happy to say the quality of the food has remained exceptional. Their pizzas are absolutely lovely, with a thick Neapolitan-style base and fresh, great-tasting ingredients. They also offer a fantastic lunchtime deal that’s excellent value and even includes a glass of wine. For those who need it, their gluten-free pizza bases are delicious too! The staff are always friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome every time. They even bring colouring activities for the kids, which is such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend Fifi’s for great food and a family-friendly atmosphere!

Beautiful flavours fresh ingredients and chef prepares as you like infront of you at record speed definitely recommend and first choice anytime I visit lockmeadow. Unfortunately at the moment they are closed Mondays but I guess everyone deserves a rest sometime

Where has the cafe gone? Its all stripped out 😲 was not expecting that! A refurb??? This was the best cafe in town!

Brilliant tasty food- highly recommend - bread is so fresh- fillings deeply filled and beautifully wrapped and good service

Please support this amazing local business. I love a good pizza and these are just the best I’ve ever had. The staff are lovely too and are always happy to slightly customise my pizza due to dietary requirements. Great place, give them a try.

First time we’ve ordered from this takeaway but shall definitely order again as food was excellent! Close to home. It would be great if they started delivering at some point in the future.

Stopped at Lockmeadow randomly on a road trip and ate a great meal from here. The 2 people running it were really smiley and helpful. We had the aubergine katsu which was yummy and very good value with lots of lovely fresh greens, pickle, edamame etc. Kids meals were nice quality whole chicken breast cut into strips, perfect skin on crunchy chips, also very competitively priced. The churros were spot on. But if an eclectic meal but worked well for the family with bits from the other food stalls. Really nice find

Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Ivy Coffee House. The food was excellent, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing lunch. I would highly recommend this café to anyone looking for a great place to eat in Maidstone.

A must visit when in yalding, the most delicious sandwiches freshly prepared for you, and divine brownies too. Customer service is excellent, friendly and welcoming. A real gem.

Absolutely delicious. The most flavourful, crispy and freshest Mexican food I have had in Kent. Will definitely be coming to visit again.

First time here been meaning to come for a little while absolutely fantastic food and service this must be the best pub roast I have ever had my wife and daughter are of the same opinion we will be back 100% WELL DONE SPECTACULAR

Hidden inside Freedom Lesuire centre, the Riverside Bar and Cafe offer an exceptional amount of lunches. From their cheesy toasties, omelettes, loaded jacket potatoes, wraps, I could go on. They even have vegan options, from a vegan toastie to milk-free alternatives such as oat milk, soy milk etc. I got the mozzarella and homemade pesto toastie and it was fresh and divine. The very good price includes homemade coleslaw and crisps alongside the toastie. Professional staff, timely service, generous with toppings, lovely owner. Underrated Maidstone Spot, looking forward to coming back when I'm back in Maidstone again in the future.

Genuinely very impressed with the food and atmosphere. A friend of mine had been before and had an amazing time so offered to take me and my partner out for the evening. Andy (the owner and chef) cooked all the food, brought it out and describes each dish. You can tell how passionate he is about the food. We really cannot wait to come back again soon! Thank you Andy ❤️

Great coffee (maybe the best in Maidstone!) and friendly service. The ambience is very calming and the Momo dumplings are a must try.

Took the kids here and was served by a really friendly woman who went out of her way to help us. Food was delicious and served really quickly!