The best restaurants in Thanet South East

Wanted to visit for some time, so glad we visited today, just a shame it took us so long. Such a warm welcome, knowledgeable staff and top notch customer care… a refreshing change to be met with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. The food was excellent, tasty, great quality and perfectly cooked. The best burger we have had by a mile!

We have been wanting to try this place for so long but first came the lockdowns and we always left it too late and it was booked up. Finally we booked ahead and got a table on a Saturday night for 2 of us.It was so worth the wait - this is a tiny treasure in Margate. The atmosphere was lovely - romantic and intimate, despite 3 other bigger parties on tables around us. wonderful music playing, delicious smells coming from the kitchen - we truly felt like we had been transported to Italy! And the food - simple, beautiful, incredibly tasty, fresh, authentic flavours. You could really tell everything was made with love. Every dish was perfect and bursting with flavour. The portions were good and both my meat loving partner and my vegan self, felt satisfied and happy. Really wonderful staff - just 3 of them, the owner and chef, the kitchen asssitant and the front of house but they worked together seamlessly. How they manage to do all this and so well, in a tiny space, whilst creating a relaxed, happy and warm atmosphere, is a true to credit to all of them. Many other bigger, higher staffed local restaurants could learn a thing or two from visiting Olivio! We can't wait to come back - a true treasure!

Popped in for lunch on Thursday 5th December 2024 and we both ordered steak & onion suet pudding from the specials board, very tasty and served with roast potatoes, seasonal veg and a lovely little jug of meaty gravy. Friendly service and we are looking forward to visiting again in the New Year.

The atmosphere was relaxed and the decor dark and sultry. The lounge area for drinks afterwards was perfect for us. The taster food was delicious. We all enjoyed every mouthful. The two different pudding were delicious. The wines were interesting. Personally I preferred sticking to a red throughout. The bit I would change was the fact we had to keep our cutlery for every course. For the price of the food and drinks ( Our bill was over £700 for two couples) and the ambience it was unpleasant to reuse them for totally different courses. ( there was a choice to change them but this would have been a request rather than the norm. ) Overall the experience was excellent and the service was amazing. We will be back.

Looking somewhere for lunch came across this tearooms . What a lovely find the staff were lovely and welcoming . I had a jacket potato with coronation chicken and salad it was delicious

Once again another superb meal at the Creta when we visited on Wednesday night (7pm - We’d 6 Nov) with our local friends Frank & Kathy., who recommended it. This our 2nd meal there was just as good as the first, lovely atmosphere and staff with delicious food and drink. Thanks

How have we not heard of this place before is beyond me! What an absolute little gem! With family visiting from abroad we often do a mixture of cooking, eating out and take aways! Tonight we really fancied Greek and chose Papa George... As we went to collect our order from the distance we were greeted by a beautiful Greek music and as we entered the restaurant we were warmly greated and treated to a complementary bottle of Greek wine and an extra Baklava! Food - absolutely stunning!! Amazing starters! Mixed grill for 2 was more than enough for 2 adults and 2 small children. And last but not least- Baklava - better then the one we had in Greece! You got yourself new regulars Papa George! THANK YOU!

We had looked at breakfast options before visiting and were keen to try The Hive as everything looked so delicious and well presented. I was not disappointed! Tasty food, nicely plated and wonderful friendly service. Took a chocolate muffin away for later, also very yummy!

Met up with some friends from swimming in the afternoon, for a change. Chose Bella's as they looked good on the Facebook posts. We were not disappointed. I had their cream tea option. Scone was served warm, with plenty of jam and cream, totally delicious. The tea for one was served in a large pot, so equally lovely. Others in the group had savoury dishes and these all looked fab. Will definitely be back.

Brilliant food at reasonable prices. Will defo be back

Had Lunch here and I ordwred the koshary . Pasta/ rice with small green lentails and crispy onions on top freash tomato sauce. With herbs spices . Delicious. Try the Herbiscus Egyptian tea . Hot or cold agsin Delicious!

Great coffee, good spot to sitt.

Me and my daughter went for the 'Harry Potter afternoon tea'. We opted to have this in the 'potion room'. When we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome and shown where we'd be sitting. The menu was explained and we were offered robes for the experience. The potion room was amazing and had all sorts of different trinkets to look at. The afternoon tea was incredible! My daughter can usually be slightly fussy, but she enjoyed everything offered. We actually had leftovers and were able to box this up and take it away. The owner is soon to be renovating the store and we can't wait to come back and visit. If it's decorated to the standards it is now, it'll be a wonder to behold. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.

This place is excellent for entertainment and traditional Greek Food. John the owner always amazes us for the acts he books in this venue and then the traditional meze John serves up is unbelievable. This place is local to us and well supported on its special nights and also on its take away food evenings .

Always drive past this place post visit to family . Finally went inside , food was as good as they say . Nice chilled but vibrant atmosphere on a Sunday morning . All staff were lovely and all very efficient and friendly despite being busy . Food was amazing , definitely will go back