Best Restaurants in Kent

In total, there are 51 award winning restaurants in Kent, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Kent? 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 Kent is Hide and Fox in Hythe (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Allister Barsby serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Hide and Fox currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 3 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 94th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There are currently 4 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Kent consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 Michelin Stars and 3 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 19 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 37 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Kent consisting of 5 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 24 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 8 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the southeast of England, Kent basks in the appreciation of food connoisseurs and gastronomic adventurers seeking phenomenal culinary experiences. Boasting a rich historical tapestry interwoven with a vibrant food culture, Kent is well-regarded as the 'Garden of England' - a moniker owing to its abundant fruit and vegetable growth and the plentiful oyster beds in Whitstable. With its rolling landscapes speckled with vineyards, hop gardens and orchards, Kent has been a bountiful epicurean playground, capable of stirring the most discerning of palettes. Kent's gastronomic history is not only deeply-rooted but also incredibly diverse. Its lineage of hospitality goes back to the age of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, when roads were trodden by weary pilgrims seeking food and shelter in a myriad of local taverns. Tracing through time, one can discern a clear evolution in its dining sphere, with modern establishments embracing the farm-to-fork ethos, resulting in an impressive breadth of dining experiences. From quaint bistros tucked away in the cobblestone streets of magical medieval towns to sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurants establishing the zenith of fine-dining, Kent offers a truly multifaceted gastronomical landscape. The region's flourishing culinary repertoire is ample testimony to its passion for food and a proud celebration of its farming heritage.