Best Restaurants in Sevenoaks

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant in Sevenoaks, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Sevenoaks? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Sevenoaks is Shwen Shwen (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Maria Bradford serves up award winning African Cuisine. Shwen Shwen currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Sevenoaks, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no restaurants holding an AA Rosette in Sevenoaks; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Tucked away in the verdant heart of Kent, Sevenoaks has long charmed visitors with more than just its stately homes and leaf-lined lanes. A place once considered a sleepy commuter town, it has blossomed over the years into something of a hidden gem for discerning food lovers. The High Street, with its mix of old and new, hums with independent cafes, traditional gastropubs, and refined eateries that speak to a culinary scene quietly gathering pace. There's a satisfying blend of rustic countryside fare and elegant modern British dining here—an ode to the area's pastoral roots and modern ambitions. Sevenoaks boasts a fascinating gastronomic heritage, rooted in Kent's reputation as the Garden of England. Historic inns such as The Chequers and The Restoration reflect a local pride in sourcing produce from surrounding orchards and farms, lending authenticity to menus driven by seasonal bounty. Meanwhile, restaurateurs with a cosmopolitan streak have brought new flavours to town, introducing Mediterranean small plates, delicate French patisserie, and even touches of Asian fusion, all served with the warm, small-town welcome that Sevenoaks offers so effortlessly. It's a dining destination that whispers rather than shouts—but for those who know where to look, the food speaks volumes.