The best restaurants serving Other european-cuisines food in South East

The Michelin Guide clarifies that service quality does not influence the awarding of a Michelin Star: “It’s entirely up to the restaurant to decide what style of service it wants to offer – and that has no bearing on a Michelin Star.” In Lewes, Dill restaurant exemplifies this distinction. The food is fine, although it doesn’t meet my expectations for Michelin-guide quality. The £200 bill for the table (excluding dessert, for reasons to become clear) doesn’t represent good value for money, in my opinion. However, taste and value are subjective. What is indisputable is the combination of a two-hour dining limit, slow service that consumes this entire period—leaving no time for dessert or after-dinner drinks—and the abrupt manner in which staff enforce this policy. Without prior warning, a staff member informed us, bluntly and curtly, that our time was up and we needed to pay and leave immediately. No desert for you, guys, by order of management. Despite our repeated requests, the manager never came to discuss and perhaps resolve what became a very unpleasant situation for us. Setting a time limit is acceptable if communicated in advance and aligned with the kitchen’s ability to serve promptly. When the first course arrives close to an hour after seating and the main course close enough to the two-hour mark, this is unacceptable. Having a staff member rudely dismiss guests whose time has expired, while the manager avoids addressing the situation, is worse. And so, if you’re inclined to dine at a restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, spend £200 for the table on reasonable but not great food without being allowed to order dessert or coffee, and enjoy being unceremoniously thrown out when your time is up by a rude staff member backed by an elusive manager who failed to deliver food on time—then Dill is indeed the place for you.

This was my favourite takeaway back in day and it's gone right down hill, I ordered last night to remember the good times but it just didn't hit the spot, absolute over priced and not the quality to match, shocking never again

We were served a delicious breakfast, the waiting staff are so attentive. The space is beautifully designed, it's an absolute must when in Brighton

Called in whilst out walking for coffee and cake. Really nice outside seating area, dog friendly establishment. Staff were friendly and quick service. Lovely location for a relaxing drink and watching the world go by 😀

we served by zoha kamila. nice food and good service

Always good food. Comes highly recommended for Middle Eastern cuisine. The wraps (falafel sandwich with the works) are the best.

Great food at a reasonable price for the quality. Excelent staff and service

Had a lovely afternoon tea with my daughter. It was my father's day present from last year. It's a pity it's closing because we certainly would go there again and recommend it to others.

Food was excellent, fresh n delicious. The menu straight forward packed with flavour and choice. The atmosphere was charming. The staff so polite and attentive. Will definitely return.

Great place with amazing food and great service!

Great food, good service, but unfortunately, rather noisy. We had to talk loudly which compromised conversation.

Just stopped in for a quick drink during a long walk with a friend. Excellent atmosphere and service.

Used to go here regularly for lunch whilst working at Falmer campus. Five years on we revisited the Swan to see if much had changed. It hasn’t really, which is a shame, but we did kind of expect it. I would love loved to see a more progressive menu of traditional pub classics. Steak chunks in the pie, not minced. Calamari Rings isn’t a main in my food book, sorry. However, the food was hot, simple but tasty and came out quickly. Friendly staff as always.

An excellent choice in Lewes! The service was fantastic and the food felt fresh and flavorful ; the soup especially

Myself and three friends had a wonderful afternoon tea at Foxhills. We would definitely book again and recommend to others everything was perfect .