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Leading Modern European Restaurants in South East England

Included below are modern european restaurants, such as The Royal Oak in South East England. Modern European Restaurants – a light, seasonal style of cooking that incorporates Mediterranean influences and ingredients into well presented, contemporary dishes. Expect to see pasta and risottos served as accompaniments to fish and meat. Increasingly, Modern European cooks in the UK are reviving and re-inventing classic British recipes for the 21st century.

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak, Pook Lane, Chichester, West Sussex

Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester


An open firelpace, exposed brick and beams and simple wooden tables makes for a traditional and cosy setting for a menu of Modern European and English classics “with a twist”. The finest, freshest local produce is transformed into seasonal dishes... more

Restaurant Tristan

Restaurant Tristan, 3 Stan's Way, Horsham, West Sussex

3 Stan's Way, East Street, Horsham


A wooden beamed 16th Century building, with contrasting modern touches, houses this restaurant, which is run by chef proprietor Tristan Mason. Tristan is an award-winning chef with an impressive pedigree, having trained under Marco Pierre White... more

The Town House

The Town House, 65 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex

65 High Street, Arundel


Finding a 16th century carved walnut Florentine ceiling in a converted Regency townhouse in West Sussex is a surprise. But you won’t be distracted by it long once you tuck into chef Lee Williams’s keenly priced menu of locally sourced ingredients.... more

Arch 139

Arch 139, Brighton Beach, Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Beach, Brighton


You won't find a better sea view in Brighton, especially from the al fresco terrace or the window table in the first floor dining room of this sustainable seafood restaurant that's built into one of the seafront arches. Ingredients come from the... more

Apicius

Apicius, 23 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent

23 Stone Street, Cranbrook


If the framed menus from the world's poshest restaurants don't tell you your in an establishment of some ambition then the napkin rings monogrammed with chef/proprietor Tim Johnson's name will. From the first bite of homemade knotted onion rolls to... more

East Beach Cafe

East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Littlehampton


The Heatherwick that houses the East Beach Cafe is a stunningly modern building. But once you've admired the architecture, make sure you head inside to enjoy Jane Wood and her daughter, Sophie's hospitality. Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner are... more

Nobles Restaurant

Nobles Restaurant, 17 High Street, Battle, East Sussex

17 High Street, Battle


Chef Paul Noble has brought the skills and experience he picked up working for top London hotels to open the sort of smart neighbourhood restaurant you'd kill to have on your doorstep. There's a bright and airy dining room, with its polished wood... more

The Petersham Restaurant

The Petersham Restaurant, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey

Nightingale Lane, Richmond


If 180 degree views of the River Thames are your thing, then bag a seat in this plush dining room for a ringside view. Chef Alex Bentley’s modern British style favours fish with a menu that offers some five piscine starters including marinated smoked... more

Graze

Graze, 42 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex

42 Western Road, Hove, Brighton


Brighton’s Royal Pavillion and the surrounding Regency architecture of Hove’s Brunswick Square provide the inspiration for the modern decor in this restaurant with its chandeliers and heavily gilded mirrors. Guests, including vegetarians, are invited... more

The Griffin Inn

The Griffin Inn, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex

Fletching, Uckfield


The 16th-century Griffin Inn oozes old world charm with low beamed ceilings and uneven floorboards. Guests are greeted with blazing log fires in winter or can enjoy the attractive terrace in the warmer months, where they can also watch lamb and... more

The West House Restaurant

The West House Restaurant, 28 High Street, Biddenden, Kent

28 High Street, Biddenden


This converted Flemish weavers’ cottage in a quaint Kentish village is run by husband and wife team Graham and Jackie Garrett. He, the Richard Corrigan-trained chef, cooks while she takes care of the intimate wood-beamed 32 seat dining room. For the... more

Montrose

Montrose, Southborough Common, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Southborough Common, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells


As you might expect from a restaurant named after one of the top chateaux in France, Montrose offers a cracking list of French wines to accompany chef Richard Hard modern European food. There's plenty of Bordeaux and Burgundy from good years... more

The Talbot Courthouse

The Talbot Courthouse, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex

High Street, Cuckfield


The Talbot Inn is a recently refurbished 16th Century coaching Inn spread over two floors with an open kitchen and al fresco dining in the courtyard. The Talbot Inn has become a destination venue for dining as well as a good stop for fine wines,... more

The Swan

The Swan, 35 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent

35 Swan Street, West Malling


Contemporary meets classic at The Swan in West Malling set in a 15th century coaching inn where blonde wood floors, neutral walls, original restored beams and contrasted by splashes of stainless and granite. Today, The Swan is a bustling bar and... more

The Restaurant at Drakes

The Restaurant at Drakes, Drakes of Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex

Drakes of Brighton, 43/44 Marine Parade, Brighton


Deep grey banquettes, exposed brickwork and polished wooden floors make this intimate dining room in the smart Drakes boutique hotel perfect for dinner a deux or special celebrations. Chef Andrew Mackenzie has trained with the likes of culinary... more

Newick Park Hotel & Country Estate

Newick Park Hotel & Country Estate, Nr Church Road, Lewes, East Sussex

Nr Church Road, Newick, Lewes


Country house elegance is the order of the day at Newick Park. Comfortable sofas and soft green walls in the bar encourage guest to relax and perhaps indulge in a glass of champagne before dinner. The dining room provides stunning views of the lake... more

The Dining Room

The Dining Room, 59a High Street, Reigate, Surrey

59a High Street, Reigate


TV chef Toby Tobin’s clean, modern restaurant features beige walls festooned with paintings and mirrors and tables laid with crisp white linen. Three menus including set lunch and dinner, five course tasting and vegetarian provide something for... more

The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig, 3 Hove Street, Brighton, East Sussex

3 Hove Street, Hove, Brighton


This vibrant, contemporary restaurant is a further offering from the acclaimed local Gingerman group. Like its sister restaurants, The Ginger Pig takes advantage of seasonal ingredients to produce excellent food in a laid-back setting. Although the... more

Drakes On The Pond

Drakes On The Pond, Dorking Road, Abinger Hammer, Surrey

Dorking Road, Abinger Hammer


Over the past seven years, owners John Morris and Tracey Honeysett have built a solid reputation for their Surrey farmhouse style property. There’s countryside views from the lemon yellow coloured dining room that’s punctuated by blue wine glasses... more

The Gingerman

The Gingerman, 21a Norfolk Square, Brighton, East Sussex

21a Norfolk Square, Brighton


From humble beginnings Ben McKellar’s small culinary kingdom has grown to include four restaurants of which the unassuming Gingerman was the first. A stylish yet intimate restaurant a short distance from Brighton’s seafront, the Gingerman delivers... more

Michael Caines at ABode Canterbury

Michael Caines at ABode Canterbury, 30/33 High Street, Canterbury, Kent

30/33 High Street, Canterbury


With its caramel leather chairs, banquette seating and transparent wall of wine, Abode packs in so much contemporary style that you'd never guess you were in a hotel dining room. There's substance here too in the form of the highly accomplished... more

The Pass

The Pass, South Lodge Hotel, Horsham, West Sussex

South Lodge Hotel, Brighton Road, Horsham


Many restaurants these days have a chefs table where you can watch all the action of a professional kitchen. At South Lodge Hotel, they've gone one better and put all the restaurant tables in the kitchen so no one has to miss out on any of the fun.... more

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