Restaurants

If you have a love for dining out and quality culinary experiences, then Maidstone is the place for you. From international cuisine to traditional fine dining, you will find an abundance of great restaurants in Maidstone. There is a lively selection of well known restaurants alongside a wealth of local independent restaurants serving a range of British and international cuisines for all appetites and budgets.

In good weather, alfresco dining is the order of the day, just imagine dining whilst watching the world go by as you enjoy your meal. When it turns colder then a candlelit dinner or a lunch by a roaring log fire is the perfect remedy.

International Cuisine

There are some great restaurants in Maidstone producing dishes from around with world with fresh local produce. Head to Earl Street in the town centre where you will find all the well known restaurant names, Zizzi's, Côte Brasserie, Wildwood, Café Rouge, Prezzo, Nando's and Wagamama. There are other wonderful authentic restaurants close by such as Frederic's Café, a bistro with a sumptuous range of dishes and an extensive selection of wines, gins and cheeses. Family owned La Taberna provides a rich selection of tapas and La Villetta has great Italian cooking. 

Maidstone’s diverse community accounts for the authentic international cuisine that you will find around and throughout the area. Fancy the fabulous taste of the Mediterranean? Head to Artemis for the best of Greek cuisine or Vesuvius for some fantastic original Italian food. The Gurkha’s soldiers have been based in Maidstone for a number of years and a couple of Nepalese restaurants have since been developed. These are completely genuine and offer an exceptional range of quality food. You may well find a Nepalese family dining at the next table, which is testament to the standard. The popular Gem of Kent in the lower High Street is perfect for Turkish mezzes.  

Fine Dining and Celebrity Chefs

Local hotels such as Chilston Park are able to offer fine dining experiences in beautiful settings. Specialist seafood restaurant  Fish on the Green  is located in Bearsted near the village green. 

The Windmill in Hollingbourne provides great seasonal menus in an impressive characterful building, and The Dirty Habit also in Hollingbourne is a lovely place to discover.

So if you are planning a special occasion why not spoil yourself at one of the many Maidstone restaurants. Alternatively, if you are in need of a quick meal before a theatre performance or event, there are plenty of bistros, pubs and smaller restaurants to choose from.

To find the perfect restaurant for the occasion, use our helpful food and drink search tool.