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Frederic Bistro
Frederic Bistro
Frederic Bistro
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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FREDERIC BISTRO

(4.9 Score)
14-16 Market Buildings, Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1HP, UK Directions

Since 2012

Speciality:

✓ Steak Baguette With Fries ✓ Farmhouse Pâté ✓ Creamy Wild Mushrooms On Toast ✓ French Ploughman ✓ Goats Cheese Tartine ✓ Prosciutto and Brie Tartine ✓ Smoked Salmon Tartine ✓ Summer Cassoulet ✓ Breton Chicken ✓ Beef Bourguignon ✓ Seabass ✓ Goats Cheese ✓ Beetroot and Mint Salad ✓ Mediterranean Fish Stew ✓ Lentil and Cumin Soup

“Frederic Bistro is a quaint French bistro and cocktail bar that serves French-style dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. They have outdoor tables, plus an adjacent patisserie and wine bar. Guests can try their delicious beef bourguignon, smoked salmon tartine, and scrambled eggs. They specialise in quality French wines but offer a wide selection of wines from other countries, with over 1,200 options in stock. They have many gins, rums, brandy, whisky, and other spirits, all available for delivery. Frederic Bistro has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. They offer gift vouchers in £25, £50, and £100 denominations. You can also get a custom gift voucher at Frederic Bistro. High chairs are also available for kids. Outdoor seating and great cocktails are available. Book a table.

2025 Update: Frederic Bistro accepts payment methods by using American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.”

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Price:

Sharing & Nibbles
Oysters £3 each
English Cheese x5 £14
Olives £5
Nuts £4
Ham Croquette £6
Fish Platter £18
Large Baked Camembert £15
Meat Platter £18
Whitebait £8
Small Plates
Marinated Carpaccio of Scallops £12
Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Seed Soup £8
Stir Fried Salt & Pepper Squid £10
Ham Hock & Chicken Terrine £10
Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine £8
Grilled Pork Belly £12
Fritto Misto di Mare £10
Large Plates
Heritage Tomato & Burrata Cheese Salad £16
Duck Breast £24
Ox Cheeks £24
Cannon of Lamb £24
Mustard & Herb Chicken £20
Loin of Cod £22
Ribeye Steak £30
Seabream £22
Winter Squash Risotto £18
Sides
Gratin Dauphinois £5
Pont Neuf Fries £5
Mash £5
Celeriac Salad £5

Contact:

01622 297 414

Mon & Tue: 9am - 5pm
Wed-Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: Closed

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Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells
Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells
Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells
7+ YEARS IN TBR
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COTE BRASSERIE TUNBRIDGE WELLS

(4.8 Score)
71-73 Mount Pleasant Road, Maidstone TN1 1PX, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Cheese Soufflé ✓ French Onion Soup ✓ Chicken Liver Parfait ✓ Calamari ✓ Seared Scallops ✓ Crab Maison ✓ Warm Tomato Salad ✓ Weekends À La Côte ✓ Confit Pork Belly ✓ Baked Camembert ✓ Salade Maison ✓ Confit Duck À L'orange ✓ Mushroom Bourguignon ✓ Baked Ratatouille ✓ Pan-Fried Salmon Béarnaise ✓ Rainbow Crudités ✓ Charcuterie Board

“Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells serves authentic French cuisine, drawing inspiration from Parisian brasseries. The restaurant offers traditional French dishes in an elegant setting throughout the day, focusing on national specialities. They are dedicated to serving classic French cuisine, freshly cooked to order using quality ingredients. The Chicken Liver Parfait is a popular starter with pink pepper butter, fig compote, pickles, and toasted sourdough baguette. The Roast Duck Breast stands out as the main course, cooked to perfection and served with dauphinoise potatoes, showcasing the brasserie’s commitment to authentic French flavours. Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells provides a vegetarian and vegan menu. Gift vouchers, wi-fi, baby changing, bar area, highchairs, mobility toilets, and private dining are available.

2025 Update: Cote Brasserie Tunbridge Wells has both an indoor seating area and a charming outdoor dining area. They also provide the facility to book a table for dining.”

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Price:

Starters Sharing & Nibbles
Olives £4.50
Charcuterie £7.50
Fougasse – Cheesy French Onion £7.50
Fougasse – Sun-Dried Tomato £7.50
Chicken Liver Parfait £10.00
French Onion Soup £9.00
Twice-Baked Soufflé £10.50
Potted Crab £11.00
Calamari £10.00
King Prawns £9.50
Warm Beetroot Salad £8.50
Sautéed Scallops £13.50
Côte Icons Mains
Tarte Tatin £16.50
Confit Pork Belly £20.50
Bourguignon £23.50
Vegan Fable Burger £17.50
Côte Burger £17.50
Pan-Fried Salmon £20.00
Moules Marinière £17.00
Pasta
Lamb Mafalde £18.50
Pistou Gnocchi £16.50
Seafood Linguine £19.00
Salad & Baguettes
Salad Niçoise £18.00
Roast Chicken Salad £17.50
Sirloin Steak Baguette £17.50
French Onion Baguette £15.00
Chicken & Steaks
Whole Roast Chicken & Frites £40.00
Half Roast Chicken £22.00
Fillet (8oz) £39.00
Ribeye (10oz) £33.00
Sirloin (8oz) £28.50<

Contact:

01892 540215

Mon-Thu: 9am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: 9am - 9pm

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Ela Bella Restaurant
Ela Bella Restaurant
Ela Bella Restaurant
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ELA BELLA RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
163 High Street, Tonbridge, Maidstone TN9 1BX, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Soup of the Day with Bread ✓ Insalata Tricolore ✓ Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil ✓ Avocado and Prawns ✓ King Prawns with Garlic Butter Sauce ✓ Mussels ✓ Goat's Cheese and Spinach in Puff Pastry Pan Fried Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce ✓ Prawn Cocktail ✓ Calamari Fritti with Aioli ✓ Ribeye Steak Surf 'n' Turf ✓ Fillet Steak ✓ Chateaubriand for Two ✓ Beef Stroganoff ✓ Ribeye Steak ✓ Fillet Steak Tonbridge ✓ Steak Diane ✓ Whitebait with Aioli

“Ela Bella Restaurant is led by master chef Tarik, who brings 20 years of experience working in renowned restaurants across London and the Kent villages before opening his own establishment. Whether you're stopping by for a light lunch, a glass of wine with nibbles, or a relaxed, delicious dinner, every dish is simple yet refined. Their menu has a little of everything, from fresh fish delivered daily to rich pastas, grilled steaks, and vegan-friendly options. Ela Bella is a favourite among visitors and Tonbridge locals, so book ahead. Ela Bella Restaurant is a kid-friendly restaurant.

2025 Update: Ela Bella Restaurant proudly serves freshly made, home-cooked food inspired by the best flavours. This warm, family-run restaurant offers a friendly atmosphere where everyone is made to feel welcome. Vegetarian options and Wi-Fi are available. Book a table.”

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Price:

Starters
Soup of the Day £6.95
Goat's Cheese £9.95
Insalata Tricolore £8.95
Pan Fried Mushrooms £6.95
Bruschetta with Tomato & Basil £6.95
Prawn Cocktail £8.95
Avocado & Prawns £9.95
Calamari Fritti £9.95
King Prawns £9.95
Whitebait with Aioli £9.95
Mussels £9.95
King Prawns with Cherry Tomatoes £10.95
Jumbo Scallops £12.95
Mixed Italian Marinated Olives £4.95
Garlic Bread £5.95
Garlic Bread with Cheese £7.50
Beef Entrees
Ribeye Steak Surf 'n' Turf £39.95
Ribeye Steak £25.95
Fillet Steak £28.95
Fillet Steak Tonbridge £29.95
Chateaubriand for Two £59.95
Steak Diane £29.95
Beef Stroganoff £27.95
Extra Sauce £1.95
Fish
Dover Sole £39.95
Skate Wings £29.95
Filleted Whole Sea Bass £19.95
Salmon Fillet £19.95
Scampi & Chips £17.95
Poultry
Chicken Milanese £19.95
Chicken Ela £15.95
Chicken Stroganoff £19.95
Breast o

Contact:

01732 353660

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm|5:30pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm

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FREDERIC BISTRO REVIEWS

While we visited Maidstone we stopped at Frederic Bistro for a meal and we had an amazing experience. This place has a great location and excellent service. It should be on your list if you are getting to Maidstone. Excellent food, with lots of wines to choose from and drought French beer makes this place perfect for stopping by. I do recommend having a reservation but if you don't try your luck, the staff was very friendly with us and they offered us a table without reservation. I will definitely drop by next time when I visit Maidstone.

The place to eat in town. All sweets and pastry are all handmand on site, and the price is very good. We had my birthday in May it was a fantastic meal. Staff are very friendly. The wine list is massive! Lunchtime is very popular very reasonable priced. Top marks.

A very nice place to grab some breakfast or brunch. Plenty of space, affable staff and good food (I had the toasted cheese and ham sarnie). Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with plenty of space between tables.

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COTE BRASSERIE TUNBRIDGE WELLS REVIEWS

After being rejected from miller and Carter for being late to our reservation I found cote and honestly I’m glad because the difference between the staff there and the staff in cote is unreal the staff at cote were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable, the choice of food was great, overall had a lovely time.

Fantastic evening. We made a small request for our arrival and we felt very well cared for. Food was delicious and staff were friendly, funny and very accommodating. Great establishment and will certainly be back. Thank you to all at the Sevenoaks branch.

Nice breakfast, good choice of menu. French Toast for me, Breakfast Cassoulet for my wife. Nice feel, good food, friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

ELA BELLA RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Everything about Ela Bella deserves 5 stars. My companion has been twice before and upon arrival the maître d' and waitron recognised her with a warm hello and welcome back. We enjoyed the Sunday special which was delicious with generous portion sizes. The music was at the perfect volume; creating just the right ambiance. We all agreed that we will be back! Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Our first visit tonight and hopefully the first of many. A lovely setting and amazing food. The staff are lovely and just the right amount of attentive. Can't wait for our next meal there. Vegetarian options: Plenty of options for starters and mains.

We had a long day having left from north east of scotland early in the morning. We hadn’t eaten since first thing that day so it was lovely to find a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The lobster tails and spaghetti were lovely. Would thoroughly recommend Ela Bella

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FREDERIC BISTRO Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

COTE BRASSERIE TUNBRIDGE WELLS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Social Media: 9
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ELA BELLA RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10
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