The best restaurants in North Downs Maidstone South East

Do not do food even though the tripadvisor says it'd open for food

Fantastic - Lovely meal out with my wife today. The food was delicious and the presentation brilliant. We have been going to The Ringlestone for years before it closed and are so happy to see it back open and in such capable hands. The front of house service could not have been better. Well done you for making our impromptu lunch out so good. We left feeling uplifted and full of wonderfully cooked food and beverages. We will be back. Keep up the good work Guys. Nostimo Poli (sorry just back from Greece), you made us feel like we were still on holiday.

Lovely little community pub, had tea and very very nice cake, staff were great and a credit to the pub and village. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back and try the food which looked amazing

We had the most delicious lunch at The Ringlestone Inn today. The food was excellent and well presented. We only had the one course as we were going for a walk. I can definitely recommend the chicken and smoked bacon pie. We didn't stay in the accommodation so I couldn't rate it.

Didn't eat, just a pint with old friends I had not seen for decades. The place now has inside toilets but it's otherwise very much as I remember it. A proper old village pub with a warm welcome. Must try the restaurant some time. The walls are decorated with old clocks and memorabilia, which are for sale.

Just came back from a Halloween party at The Hook and Hatchet in Hucking. Our kids, aged between seven and ten, had an amazing time. We booked dinner, and the party started at five with a high-quality disco and games for the kids. They gave our kids a party bag on arrival, which was a really nice touch, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The party games were brilliant. I would highly recommend this evening to anyone with kids who enjoy Halloween parties! Plenty of candy was given out throughout the evening, and even some at the bar. It’s great to see a pub host such a fun event for kids. At 8 o’clock, it turned into an adult Halloween party. We also come here often for breakfast on the weekends. It’s one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had, offering great value for money and wonderful surroundings. If you have a dog, it’s completely dog-friendly, with great walks on your doorstep in the estate. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Well done, guys!

Very good pub food and in a great location with excellent parking facilities. All made even better by the fantastic service provided by Jasmine.

Does what it needs to. Quick and efficient with my Americano. Off within 2 minutes.

A great Pub restaurant. A good friendly room Service was excellent. I took my two nephews and wives so it was a special evening. Four of us had the bree starter which was both filling in a good way and slightly different.. My eldest nephew had the whitebait., which as it disappeared so quickly said it all. He had the steak and ale pudding whilst we four all had the Fishermans basket. A wide range of differing types with crunchy chip. It was served in a large oblong basket. Seemingly all fashioned and yet somehow very modern. A great meal in a nice place

Food was warm waited along time before got food people moaning how long it takes

Really happy with this choice in Maidstone. Quaint pub feel with upscale menu and wonderful bar and service. Fireplace; lots of ambience. Thanks for your very good service. Oh! Want surf and turf? Order in advance if you can for Thermidor Thursdays! It worked out for us which we were happy about. The menu can change and they explain that on their website. They also serve local winery; Balfour Wines, which were lovely (try a flight!). Husband was very happy with his Guinness. Great local spot.

Food and coffee typical costa standard. Let down by the staff. We were in the hotel next door for two days and intended to breakfast there. 1st day we arrived 20mins after advertised opening and they were only just getting ready so we ended up in the McDonald's as did two other customers (opened about 15 to 20 minutes later) Following day we arrived 15.minutes after opening, waited couple. Of minutes girl removed the board at entrance, then was off hand when we asked if it was OK to go in, then we still had to wait for the counter staff to get ready. OK food. And drink but could really do with getting act together.

Always prefer to eat here than mcdonalds and Liam behind the counter recognises me and always goes above and beyond.

Terrible coffee - we returned 3 full cups as it has a very unpleasant after taste - either burnt beans or some kind of taint. The staff just shrugged. Go to McDonalds across the way

My visit to McDonald’s in Hollingbourne was disappointing. The service was slow, the food was lukewarm, and the order was incorrect. The restaurant was also untidy, which made the experience even worse. Not what I expected.