Where to Eat in Margate

21 The Parade, Old Town 

A green Michelin-starred stalwart with a provenance-obsessed ethos, Angela’s centres its daily-changing menu on hyper-local, sustainable seafood and seasonal vegetables. Reservations are essential at this intimate bistro – and it’s a wonderful spot for a celebration.

1 Duke Street, Old Town

A reimagined classic pub where British and French influences meet in precise, characterful dishes. Run by Billy Stock and Ellie Topham, The Wellington balances neighbourhood warmth with restaurant-level cooking. The classic interiors – complete with wax-dripped wine bottles, exposed brick and original tilework – are exactly what you’d hope to find in a ‘proper’ pub.

18 King Street, Old Town 

Intimate and exciting, Thao Thao is an inviting space on King Street, where French-Vietnamese-born Thanh Thao Nathalie Nguyen serves up ‘untraditional Vietnamese’ dishes learned from her mum. Unpretentious and community-driven, Thao Thao is proudly dog and child friendly, with Nathalie’s own dog, Sunny, often greeting guests.

6 Dalby Square, Cliftonville

An indulgent affair of deep burgundy velvets, pale pink tiles and rich woods, the interiors of Willy’s alone are enough to communicate what it’s all about – enjoying nice things. Set within the boutique Margate House hotel, the menu offers oysters, crab, sea bass and vegetable-led plates matched to a natural-wine list and expertly-crafted cocktails.

2-4 Broad Street, Old Town 

Bottega Caruso is an authentic, family-run restaurant at the heart of the Old Town, opened by Harry Ryder and his partner Simona Di Dio in 2018. The dishes, ambiance and products are all inspired by Simona’s heritage, and her family home in Foglianise, a village high up in the mountains of Sannio, an hour and a half drive from Napoli. The restaurant has a neighbouring little sister wine bar and deli, Cantina Caruso, which has been supposedly praised by Madonna herself as her “favourite Italian restaurant..”

If you want to stay at the heart of Margate and be steps away from all of the foodie delights on offer, Grosvenor Place is just the ticket. An elegant Georgian townhouse sleeping up to four, this light-filled home is teeming with original character and curated comforts. Stunning in any season, it is equipped with a log burner and a charming courtyard garden, with a perfect position at the heart of the Old Town.