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Read’s

Kent, Faversham - Modern European - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Good (Closed)

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

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very 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? Very Good

* Read's will be closing its doors for the final time on 31 August 2024, after 47 years in the business.* David and Rona Pitchford have served Kent well over the years, and run Read's with unwavering commitment – plying their trade against the very civilised backdrop of a smartly attired Georgian manor house. Chefs come and go, but David Pitchford remains resolutely at the helm – if not shaking pans, then supervising the kitchen, planning menus and ensuring his impeccable supply links are up to scratch. Locally sourced ingredients mean a great deal here, and the kitchen also makes admirable use of produce from the walled gardens of the manor. Dish descriptions come embellished with all manner of humorous quotes – a starter of confit chicken terrine with prune purée and toasted sourdough, for example, bears the citation ‘never eat more than you can lift’, attributed to Miss Piggy. Among the classically inclined, Euro-accented main courses, a ‘...

* Read's will be closing its doors for the final time on 31 August 2024, after 47 years in the business.*

David and Rona Pitchford have served Kent well over the years, and run Read's with unwavering commitment – plying their trade against the very civilised backdrop of a smartly attired Georgian manor house. Chefs come and go, but David Pitchford remains resolutely at the helm – if not shaking pans, then supervising the kitchen, planning menus and ensuring his impeccable supply links are up to scratch. Locally sourced ingredients mean a great deal here, and the kitchen also makes admirable use of produce from the walled gardens of the manor. Dish descriptions come embellished with all manner of humorous quotes – a starter of confit chicken terrine with prune purée and toasted sourdough, for example, bears the citation ‘never eat more than you can lift’, attributed to Miss Piggy. Among the classically inclined, Euro-accented main courses, a ‘superb and beautifully cooked’ Dijon-crusted loin of Kentish lamb was the high point for one visitor, although you might also find Scottish beef sirloin (cooked medium-rare as standard) with Cabernet Sauvignon sauce or sea bass fillet paired with confit potato, prawns, spinach, samphire and red pepper sauce. To finish, there’s generally a hot fruity soufflé with ice cream, alongside Read’s deep lemon tart and the likes of milk chocolate délice with local cherries and cherry sorbet. Front-of-house manager Brad Gent is very hands-on, and readers continue to praise the polite, attentive staff – as well as the kitchen’s flexibility (happily providing gluten-free options for one grateful guest). The connoisseur’s wine list is an in-depth exploration of the world’s producers, but look to the ‘best buys’ for value and quality from £28.

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VENUE DETAILS

Macknade Manor, Canterbury Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8XEGB

01795 535344

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, No background music, Wheelchair access, Parking

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