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JoJo’s

Kent, Whitstable - Mediterranean - Restaurant - ££

Terrific local asset by the sea

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

‘Consistently good quality for over 10 years,’ is praise indeed for Nikki Billington and Paul Watson’s long-established restaurant, which has occupied a commanding spot overlooking the North Sea at Tankerton Slopes since 2010. With its hard-working open kitchen, mishmash of large, unadorned wood tables, wood burning stove and sea views, the light, airy and remarkably comfortable dining room is a draw all year round. It’s also the kind of place where loyal customers won’t allow favoured dishes to disappear from the repertoire without speaking up, which adds to JoJo’s distinctive community vibe – and two menus. One covers ever-present classics such as the famed beer-battered calamari, charcuterie boards, homemade gnocchi with Parmesan, and our excellent mutton and feta koftas. The rest of our January lunch was chosen from the second, seasonal menu, with its focus on local and regional produce. Highlights were an ingenious dish of pan-fried cabba...

‘Consistently good quality for over 10 years,’ is praise indeed for Nikki Billington and Paul Watson’s long-established restaurant, which has occupied a commanding spot overlooking the North Sea at Tankerton Slopes since 2010. With its hard-working open kitchen, mishmash of large, unadorned wood tables, wood burning stove and sea views, the light, airy and remarkably comfortable dining room is a draw all year round.

It’s also the kind of place where loyal customers won’t allow favoured dishes to disappear from the repertoire without speaking up, which adds to JoJo’s distinctive community vibe – and two menus. One covers ever-present classics such as the famed beer-battered calamari, charcuterie boards, homemade gnocchi with Parmesan, and our excellent mutton and feta koftas. The rest of our January lunch was chosen from the second, seasonal menu, with its focus on local and regional produce. Highlights were an ingenious dish of pan-fried cabbage with white wine, cream, Parmesan and toasted walnuts, and a robust, rustic combo of perfectly cooked mackerel fillets on a bed of chorizo in a rich tomato sauce.

Superb slices of focaccia and a delicately dressed green salad with feta, red onion and pine nuts added to the pleasure, and we finished with a chocolate, orange and hazelnut tart, which came with an intense raspberry sorbet. Dishes are generously portioned and designed for sharing, service is relaxed, friendly and efficient, and there’s decent selection of European wines from £26 (£6.75 a glass).

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P Southern

18 January 2024

Generous servings, interesting and delicious food combinations that worked well together. Very friendly staff. All round positivity! Straightforward and outstanding. Good value for money, including the wine list.

VENUE DETAILS

2 Herne Bay Road, Tankerton
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 2LQGB

01227 274591

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Credit card required

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