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Updown, Deal, Kent

Updown

4.6
4.6
103 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our magical conservatory restaurant is set amid Updown’s rambling grounds. Dine under the grape vines surrounded by beautiful 17th century brick and watch the chefs in the open kitchen tending to the wood fired grill and original farm house bread oven. The restaurant has been completely transformed by owners Ruth and Oli to be heated and fully enclosed and is open year round.

Menus will be small, hyper seasonal and use the best of local and European produce and change on regular basis to reflect what’s best. Everything is cooked over wood in the open kitchen. There is a short list of exciting wines of limited availability, local beers and seasonal cocktails.

On Wednesday nights in place of our à la carte we cook a Steak Night menu , priced at £30 per person for 3 courses. On Sunday nights the restaurant is closed but we serve a light supper for hotel guests in the Farmhouse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.

Experiences

  • Steak Night at Updown

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our ever popular steak night continues every Wednesday, with a £30 menu for three seasonal courses, always featuring a 40 day aged Aberdeen Angus steak.
    Steak Night at Updown photo

  • The Ultimate Roast Chicken

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the best roast chicken around every Thursday night at Updown, in our beautiful dining room set amid rambling grounds. Dine under the grape vines and watch the chefs in the open kitchen cooking whole roast chickens in our huge wood oven. The three course menu always has a seasonal starter, roast chicken to share, and a dessert option, for £30. Here's a sample menu: Asparagus Soup with Poached Egg & Pancetta - Whole Roast Chicken to Share with Wild Garlic, Gratin Dauphinois & Green Salad - Chocolate Torte with Creme Fraiche £30 pp Our a la carte menu is also available every Thursday for other main course options.
    The Ultimate Roast Chicken photo

  • Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown

    £70.00 - £87.50 per person

    23 Nov 2024 only
    Max Rocha will celebrate the launch of his new book by bringing a taste of Café Cecilia to Deal. This beloved neighbourhood-style bistro has been a hit since the day it opened and we’re thrilled to have Max joining us in the kitchen at Updown. Serving up seasonally inspired dishes using local Kent produce, Max has written a menu that brings bold flavours and rustic charm. The menu: Sage and anchovy fritti Guinness bread and Updown focaccia Crown Prince, Gracebyrne and black olive Confit lamb belly , dandelion and anchovy salad Mussels, datterini and aioli on toast Florentina steak, confit potatoes and peppercorn sauce and green salad Deep fried bread and butter pudding and cold custard
    Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown photo

Menu

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What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Ambience

  • Kent

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Updown is a hidden gem offering "excellent food & service" in a "divine setting." Guests consistently praise its "stunning" atmosphere, "delicious" menu, and "friendly" staff. With a "gorgeous" location and "superb" cocktails, it's perfect for special occasions. The renowned steak night and Sunday roasts promise an "outstanding foodie destination."

103 Reviews

  1. Frank

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue for the excellent Sunday roast lunch , with a few Italian style twists for starters and veggie option. Lovely environment even on a wet autumn day- and even better when sunny!

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  2. Neil

    Kent

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite getting rave reviews this place was a huge disappointment The starters were lukewarm and gluttonous. The main course (all 4 of us had the lamb) was plonked on the table and were left to serve ourselves. 5 pieces of lamb for 4 people, loads of potatoes but scanty vegetables. Mint sauce so diluted it had the consistency of tea. Then for dessert we had the option of bread and butter pudding or cheese and the bread and butter pudding was lukewarm and gluttonous I cannot understand where these wonderful reviews have come from

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  3. Susan

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy eating here. Busy, yet service always good and attentive. Relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food. Would have liked a second choice of dessert, perhaps a hot seasonal option, especially for Sunday lunch.

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  4. Jamie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding service, and hearty portions of exciting food cooked with love

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  5. Frank

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and environment for Sunday lunch. Splendid roasts preceded by adventurous starters and followed by some old favourites for pud.

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  6. Peter

    Kent

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. The food was very ordinary. Nothing special at all. Don't bother.

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  7. Foodlover

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue. Quality of food was outstanding as was the service. Noise level was a little high (high pitched children) due to the acoustics. Definitely geared more towards the London budget but worth it for a special occasion.

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  8. DAN

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amzn experience from start to finish. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all superb. We can't wait to return.

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  9. David

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guest chef was excellent. Addressing the room before service to give his audience we some background of his experience and talking us through the evening’s offerings. The service was slick and professional while happily not being too formal. The food was every bit as good as it promised to be and the wine pairing was pretty good too. Whilst not the cheapest of evenings out, we felt the meal and the experience were worth every penny.

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  10. George

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an outstanding menu delivered b Seahorse from Dartmouth and wonderfully hosted by Updown. Perhaps charging for so much coffee was unnecessary as practical criticism. A small coffee on the house would have led to a bigger tip. Thanks for wonderful evening. The food was delicious!!!

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FAQs

Updown is rated 4.6 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Updown

Updown Farm, Updown Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0EF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sandwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.
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