Castle View Restaurant

4.3

1789 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 3 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

At The Castle View Restaurant, we cook the best traditional ingredients as simply as possible, letting the quality of the produce and the magnificent views across the castle’s moat speak for themselves.

We have changed the way we operate to ensure a safe and enjoying visit with all new government guidelines in place.

Please note we do not accept lunch bookings.

The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Country kitchen
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01622 767819
Website
http://www.leedscastle.co.uk/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus<br /><br />Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Private party facilities
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.

Location
Broomfield Road, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL
Area
Maidstone
Parking details
The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
Public transit
By Train Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
Entertainment
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Kent
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Castle View Restaurant offers a "fantastic view of the castle," complemented by delicious food and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests appreciate the lovely atmosphere and the memorable dining experience. While some note that service can vary, the restaurant's stunning location and standout dishes like the "crispy bang bang cauliflower" make it a favorite for special occasions.

1,789 Reviews

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Mark
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New menu excellent food good quality. Lovely setting overlooking the castle!
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FranziskaH
Bath
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The meal we ordered for our family was decidedly average, much like most pre-prepped pub food. All five plates arrived luke warm to the table, which we returned to the kitchen. Service was more typical of untrained pub service, i.e. drinks should be handled by the stem or by the lower half of the glass, not fingered by the rim. The furniture is cheap and suitably uncomfortable to deter guests from over staying their welcome, namely, cheap bent-wood bistro chairs and too narrow, veneered tables, more suited for a transport caff than a restaurant. About 30% over priced.
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Alex
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
brilliant experience, lovely food and great service, beautiful location
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yvonne
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food was terrible, four of us ordered different meals and not one was edible. Calamari consisted of 4 small items that looked like pork scratchings. The pork belly was inedible. The only thing good about the meal was the selection of wine. The staff were doing their best although a couple of them looked like they didn’t want to be there. We understand that a new catering company has taken over and for us it just didn’t work at all. It was expensive and because it was not edible we won’t be going there again. We did not send our food back because we didn’t want to spoil our evening.
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Ron
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We regularly visit the Castle View restaurant and have never been disappointed with the relaxed ambience, efficiency and politeness of staff and outstanding quality of food.
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Emma
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
All very lovely, view outstanding.....amazing Christmas Decorations and the food was very tasty, chic and impressive, but there was no one in the restaurant, it was very quiet, almost too quiet.
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Vikki
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful meal with lovely service, a nice touch with the afters for my husband and daughters birthday.
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Samantha
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great evening meal after seeing the lights. Food was really well presented and enough choice for all. Did not take dessert as it’s not our thing but they looked great. Wine was nice but felt slightly over priced. Atmosphere was nice as it’s decorated for Christmas. Would definitely eat here again.
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Mollie
Brighton
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We ate at the castle restaurant.. although I am not completely disappointed by my visit, it is not what I expected. We went in the evening and was expecting a great view of the castle at night time, however the castle could hardly be seen due to the lack of lighting. So the pictures online are somewhat misleading. The restaurant itself has a canteen kind of feel, and has little atmosphere. However the food was lovely, and we enjoyed the meal itself!
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Delron
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The view of the castle was superb. The service was exceptional, and the waitress was pleasantly engaging.
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Castle View Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1789 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 3 times today

Broomfield Road, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Maidstone
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
Public transit
By Train Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Entertainment
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.leedscastle.co.uk/
Phone number
01622 767819
Catering
We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus<br /><br />Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Private party facilities
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.

Castle View Restaurant

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What 1,789 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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