The best restaurants serving British food in South East

Was visiting Southampton for the day with a mate and decided to drop into Miss Ellie's cafe for lunch. They were so welcoming when we walked in and they know their regulars inside out. There was a real community feel to it. Food was well cooked and the place was spotless, so if you're in St.Denys give them a try!

Remarkable dishes being crafted here Really good seasonal menu - standout dish - everything- from the deep fried rice with miso and vegetables to the beef ragu - incredible standard- you will want to return after visiting Well curated wine list with plenty of choice Overall an amazing experience of fine dining without fuss

Been twice in one week, absolutely amazing. Amazing service and food.

Very good service and the food we had was very good and value for money.

The Kitchen Cafe is an old school proper English cafe serving perfect fry ups and lovely roast lunches. Places like this have almost completely disappeared. It’s clean, offers friendly service and good cooking of good ingredients. Top tip: order fried potatoes..

Amazing atmosphere and always very busy. The staff were welcoming and extremely nice and the food and coffee there was amazing! Would 100% come back

My favourite restaurant in the whole area - including London. Outstanding food and service. Their Sunday set menu is a favourite and I love the roast beef. Can’t stop coming back for more!

This is a clean, charming , excellent service cafe. Food is tasty and well prepared . Very friendly with a great choice. Strongly recommend.

We had a magnificent lunch here. It was faultless. The premises have been converted from a shoe shop (of long standing) very well and the atmosphere is good. The staff were friendly and efficient and the set lunch was excellent and very well presented. We were enjoying ourselves so much we had an extra course from the a la carte menu ( gorganzola and tarte tatin). I would thoroughly recommend a visit. It deserves to succeed.

What a great little cafe.I remembered how good it was from last year.So we went back again when we were in town. Great home cooked food at very reasonable prices.The liver & bacon was so good.The rest of the food served was spot on.The cafe is run by a great couple.Which made for a good family meal. One thing for sure we Willie back to eat.Next time we are in Dymchurch. Give it a go.Its worth it.

The bistro was shut for a while, now they are back and it is worth coming to pay a visit.

Amazing people doing amazing stuff

A really very high quality experience. The owners have ensured that everything needed is available, and that there is plenty of space for different groups to use different rooms. All rooms are ensuite, and extra loos on ground and first floor. After the restoration, the place has been wonderfully furnished. Breakfasts were provided and were lovely.

Sensational - possibly one of the best pub lunches we have ever had. From the quality of the ingredients, the presentation, the friendly and attentive service. We could not fault it. Great beer too.

We booked for an early Xmas Lunch and had a good meal. Of note the attention and service were excellent, the choices adequate, portion size was about adequate. However, the food quality was not as good as I expected, which then made the value and cost expensive for what it was. the comfort was satisfactory, and the decor pleasant. Unfortunately it wasn't as 'special' as I'd been led to believe, and for me didn't really tick any boxes to want to return, or recommend to others.