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Number Eight

Kent, Sevenoaks - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Neighbourhood restaurant that is unlike any other in the local area

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? Good

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

‘The best restaurant by far in Sevenoaks,’ is praise indeed, and there’s no shortage of vocal support for this local eatery – a lone independent in a ‘sea of high-street chains’ and also ‘a great place to take family, children (and dogs)’. But then Stuart Gillies has skin in the game. The chef (and former CEO of the Gordon Ramsay Group), has brought his unique experience gained working for some global big hitters to this charming clapboard building set back from the town's main drag – and you can see the results in the comfortable, easy-on-the-eye look of the dining room, in the young, clued-up service, and in the no-nonsense menu offering plenty of appealing and flexible ideas. At our meal, crisp, pan-roasted fillet of sea bream served with asparagus, samphire, citrus beurre blanc and crushed new potatoes delivered bags of satisfaction, while Basque cheesecake with Kentish strawberries proved to be happy bedfellows. Elsewher...

‘The best restaurant by far in Sevenoaks,’ is praise indeed, and there’s no shortage of vocal support for this local eatery – a lone independent in a ‘sea of high-street chains’ and also ‘a great place to take family, children (and dogs)’.

But then Stuart Gillies has skin in the game. The chef (and former CEO of the Gordon Ramsay Group), has brought his unique experience gained working for some global big hitters to this charming clapboard building set back from the town's main drag – and you can see the results in the comfortable, easy-on-the-eye look of the dining room, in the young, clued-up service, and in the no-nonsense menu offering plenty of appealing and flexible ideas.

At our meal, crisp, pan-roasted fillet of sea bream served with asparagus, samphire, citrus beurre blanc and crushed new potatoes delivered bags of satisfaction, while Basque cheesecake with Kentish strawberries proved to be happy bedfellows. Elsewhere, staples such as local Chart Farm sirloin steak with Café de Paris butter – as well as a good-value Sunday roast – show the kitchen is willing to do populist things (and do them well). The short set menu (available weekday lunches and some early evenings) is excellent value, too. To drink, there are cocktails and a well-annotated, mainly European wine list that opens at a commendable £28.

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VENUE DETAILS

8 London Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1AJGB

01732 448088

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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