Restaurants in Lewes

[Carrot Cruncher]

Spice Merchant was very good last time I went, but that was a while ago. I was told that it's gone downhill, but would prefer to make my own mind up. The Shanaz on the high street was very good when I got a takeaway from there. Looks awful from the outside but the restaurant is downstairs.

I've heard very good things about the new Thai mentioned above by [MENTION=2019]jevs[/MENTION], but I'm led to believe it's quite small. They don't have a booze licence, so you have to bring your own. Never been in the other Thai so can't comment other to say that it's always been rammed whenever I've been past.

 

[Bry Nylon]

I have also been there when someone arrived on a canoe from Newhaven.

That's nothing. I was in there last week and 300 people arrived on a dinghy from Libya.

 

[Diablo]

Lazzatis for Italian...Shanaz Indian....Panda Chinese...Not a fan of Bills I feel expensive...Suprisingly no English/French ciuisine at all..Five Indians..Numerous Italians...Crying out for Good English restaurant.

 

[BensGrandad]

What is a good English restaurant a fish and chip shop as there are very few restaurants serving standard English type food with out any foreign influence. If it is run by English people it will probably close early.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Pailin Thai? Probably due to the lack of competition. There is a dearth of decent asian / oriental restaurants in the area. I genuinely don't think there is a stand-out chinese, japanese or thai restaurant in the town. Doesn't have a decent steak restaurant or a decent Italian either come to think of it.
Best bet is go to the Ram at Firle or the Griffin in Fletching.

really ,try the one next to the Lansdown pub
regards
DR

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

What is a good English restaurant a fish and chip shop as there are very few restaurants serving standard English type food with out any foreign influence. If it is run by English people it will probably close early.

stick to Paphos then Grandad
regards
DR

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

There is a new Thai restaurant called Erawan Thai Bistro, opened about 50 yards from Palin.....down the hill, turn left and it's almost next to the Lansdowne pub but in Friars walk.

Chinese...Panda Garden or Beijing. 3 decent Indians, my favourite is Spice Merchants. Loads of italians including Famiglia, Ask and Prezzos.

If you go to the Ram, not only would you need a taxi but you'd also need another mortgage.

panda garden has been there years ,the lady that runs/manages it is has an half decent Lewes accent now
regards
DR

 

[BensGrandad]

stick to Paphos then Grandad
regards
DR

I dont like Paphos too English, I prefer Limassol be there in 3 weeks, but as I said what is a typical English restaurant and where is there one?

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

The Hearth above the bus station is getting excellent reviews. Not been myself though.

I've often thought Lewes was lacking more decent restaurants.

Have to agree with HHGull - Lewes is a great place to drink but not great for food. When it comes to food, the pubs are stuck in a timewarp (with the exception of The Snowdrop). For a specialist burger place, the owners of The Elly really need a trip to Brighton to see how it is done these days.

The Hearth does a very good pizza - they make their own sourdough base and you get decent quality toppings. Beware the décor though - they have deliberately left it looking 60's bus station chic so not to everyone's taste.

Limetree Kitchen (just up from the Station) has been getting some very good reviews recently but can't comment personally on the food.

For posh nosh, you do have Pelham House but I've not eaten there for a while and I didn't think it was great value for money last time I went.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I dont like Paphos too English, I prefer Limassol be there in 3 weeks, but as I said what is a typical English restaurant and where is there one?

pie and mash cafe coast road Peacehaven
i thought the Russians were moving in around Paphos north coast is the place to be by all accounts
regards
DR

 

[BN9 BHA]

Ask, Prezzo or Pizza Express are the only restaurants I've been to in Lewes.
I like visiting the cafe near the prison, the owner has a very good sense of humour.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Have to agree with HHGull - Lewes is a great place to drink but not great for food. When it comes to food, the pubs are stuck in a timewarp (with the exception of The Snowdrop). For a specialist burger place, the owners of The Elly really need a trip to Brighton to see how it is done these days.

The Hearth does a very good pizza - they make their own sourdough base and you get decent quality toppings. Beware the décor though - they have deliberately left it looking 60's bus station chic so not to everyone's taste.

Limetree Kitchen (just up from the Station) has been getting some very good reviews recently but can't comment personally on the food.

For posh nosh, you do have Pelham House but I've not eaten there for a while and I didn't think it was great value for money last time I went.

GREAT PLACE TO DRINK............... tell me more
regards
DR

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Spice Merchant was very good last time I went, but that was a while ago. I was told that it's gone downhill,

This is what actually triggered my post. I typically meet with my chum in The Snowdrop, have a few wonderful beers, pop into The Gardeners, Tom Paine, Lewes Arms then Spice Merchant. But, my friend said he went recently and was quite surprised how bad the Merchant had turned.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

That's nothing. I was in there last week and 300 people arrived on a dinghy from Libya.

Well, they claim they want a better life and you can't get much better than The Snowdrop. Fair play I say

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Ask, Prezzo or Pizza Express are the only restaurants I've been to in Lewes.
I like visiting the cafe near the prison, the owner has a very good sense of humour.

wears a ball and chain around their ankle
regards
DR

 

[Murray 17]

Don't know anything about the restaurants, but I was pleased to see one fewer Baker in Lewes on 8th May!

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

This is what actually triggered my post. I typically meet with my chum in The Snowdrop, have a few wonderful beers, pop into The Gardeners, Tom Paine, Lewes Arms then Spice Merchant. But, my friend said he went recently and was quite surprised how bad the Merchant had turned.

In which case I'd give Shanaz or one of the Thais a bash then, my good man.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

In which case I'd give Shanaz or one of the Thais a bash then, my good man.

Cheers fella

 

[CheeseRolls]

Hearth has top quality pizza and decent bottled beer. Odd location though, above the bus station.

 

[smudge]

Someone said the Real Eating Co. I have to disagree. If you like paying over the odds for small portions then give it a go.
Oh & it's very pretentious; but then again, so is Lewes these days.