The Fordwich Arms - (Near Kent, South East)

5 /5 Nicholas Gibbons: One of the best meals of my life. My wife and I had the tasting menu for lunch on a gorgeous sunny June day. We sat outside by the river that was a picture itself. The food was fantastic and clearly locally sourced and the wine list had many local wines too, and were reasonable. Worth the trip from London, which is what we did, mainly for this meal!

5 /5 Tim Foxley: The food tasted amazing and beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly and informative. We had the taster menu which I would highly recommend. Ill definitely be back. Thank you Fordwich Arms for a lovely evening.

5 /5 Nick Garrott: Revisited my favourite restaurant of 2024 for Valentines 2026, and it was even better than before. Exceptional value for money for the level of cooking and service. How it doesnt have 2 Michelin Stars is a mystery bordering on criminal. The tasting menu was excellent and they subbed in an extra meat course to replace a fish course with no issue. They took their time and nothing was rushed which allowed every excellent course to be enjoyed in full. Everything was erring on the side of overly rich and highly seasoned, which is exactly what it should be. No bland or healthy dishes in sight. Have to say possibly the best wine pairing Ive ever had, low flashy labels, high on wines that brought out the best in the food. The staff were fantastic as always, and getting a pint of Guinness from the front of restaurant pub is always a treat. Looking forward to coming back in the Spring.

5 /5 Aran Farazi: To begin with, the customer service was exceptional. The team thoughtfully arranged my flower collection the day prior and ensured we were seated at an excellent table for Valentine’s Day, which I greatly appreciated. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a genuinely enjoyable dining experience, and the food was of a high standard throughout. I did encounter a small crab shell in one of the courses; however, as a chef myself, I understand that when working with fresh crustaceans, such occurrences can occasionally happen. Overall, it was a wonderful meal at a very well-managed restaurant. The staff should be proud of the experience they deliver.

5 /5 Paul Rogers: Absolutely amazing food. Let’s be clear. Absolutely the best meal I’ve had in ages. But the service was too slow and the atmosphere was lacking. There was no background music until later in the evening so we could hear everything the staff said to the adjacent tables, which was somewhat annoying. But the food was incredible. It’s rare to see the bread and butter given its own course, but this was well deserved here. Delicious!