2 Best Restaurants in The Southeast, England

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If you're in a seaside town, look for that great British staple, fish-and-chips. Perhaps "look" isn't the word—just follow your nose. On the coast, seafood, much of it locally caught, is a specialty. Try local smoked fish (haddock and mackerel) or the succulent local oysters. Inland, sample fresh local lamb and beef. In cities such as Brighton and Tunbridge Wells there are numerous restaurants and cafés, but out in the countryside the best options are often pubs.

Don Vincenzo

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This lively Italian trattoria in the center of Rochester specializes in delicious pizza and pasta, the best of which is the simple Napoletana, which is topped with mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and tomato sauce. If that's just not enough to satisfy your appetite, try a hearty calzone stuffed with two types of Italian cheeses, spicy salami, and tomatoes. There's also a good range of pasta, fish, and meat dishes. Best of all, the prices are reasonable.

Simply Italian

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In a quiet, edge-of-the-center location, this popular Italian eatery packs in the crowds on weekend nights with its inexpensive but classic pasta and pizza dishes. Try the mixed seafood spaghetti with garlic and tomato sauce or the n'duja pizza topped with a spicy, spreadable pork sausage, red onion, mozzarella, and tomato. The atmosphere is cheerful and bright, and the food is straightforward and unfussy.

12 Strand, Rye, TN31 7DB, England
01797-226024
Known For
  • Excellent pizza and pasta
  • Cozy interiors
  • Relaxed atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.