Updown

4.6

112 Reviews

£41 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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.

Location
Updown Farm, Updown Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0EF
Neighborhood
Sandwich
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown
£70.00 - £87.50 per person
Nov 23, 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
The Winter Set Menu
£40.00 per person
Nov 21, 2024 - Jan 17, 2025
As tempting as it is to save our pennies for a Christmas blow out, the freezing temperatures makes us want one thing: a treat. And in our minds, the only treat we want mid-Winter is to be cooked for, cared for and sent home a little bit happier than when we left the house. So, we're offering a £40 set menu every Thursday dinner, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, every week 'til the end of January. We can always offer a vegan or vegetarian option if you let us know when you book. Sample menu: Mangalitza Pork Rillettes, Dill & Mustard Pickles & Sourdough Toast Bavette Steak with Wild Mushrooms, Tarragon & Gratin Dauphonois Choux Bun with Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
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.

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled in idyllic countryside, Updown offers an exceptional dining experience marked by "excellent food & service" and "a gorgeous setting." Guests rave about the "stunning" environment, attentive staff, and delicious dishes featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients. Perfect for special occasions, Updown promises memorable meals and a relaxing atmosphere.

112 Reviews

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Jessica
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our evening at Updown was an absolute delight. The location is amazing, staff are very professional and friendly and the food is absolutely amazing
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Christine
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have been wanting to try Updown for a long time. It was worth the wait. Food and wine excellent. Relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend.
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Denise
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, delicious food, great value. A perfect night celebrating with my sister. Thank you Updown and your great team
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Anna
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience at Uodown. The food is consistently amazing . Had the lobster which was perfect . Atmosphere, location and service fantastic . I'll be back again very soon
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Sue
London
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The actual barn and ambience is very pleasant. The food however is very expensive for what it is and the options are very limited. We didnt want to pay £95 for steak pp and no one wanted fish stew so it was duck (which I was told was nice) but not a veg in sight. One of our party doesnt eat meat so opted for the cabbage. The dish contained a piece of charred cabbage, some lentils, bit of spinach and some beetroot which had been soaked in far too much vinegar for the dish. This cost £26 which is ridiculous and it was not enjoyable. The duck pate was bland apparently and came with nothing else All the food was just put on very shallow plates with not much finesse. None of us would eat there again as we did not consider it was value for money.
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Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this restaurant. Stunning interiors and beautiful food. Can’t wait to go back. Perfect spot for a date or special occasion long lunch.
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Alison
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Sunday lunch, exquisite service too! Highly recommended.
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Janine
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time for Sunday lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and the delicious food. The roast lamb is a Sunday staple but the pork starter was delicious and the rice pudding took me back to my childhood. The magician who circulated was terrific. I’d normally say this was not my thing but he was highly engaging and left us all speechless with his tricks. A lovely way to celebrate two joint wedding anniversaries.
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Jonathan
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great setting, food, and service. Definitely recommend it!
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Neil
Kent
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
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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FAQs

Updown is rated 4.6 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sandwich
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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.

Updown

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Guest Chef Max Rocha at Updown

The Winter Set Menu

Steak Night at Updown

Menu

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Updown restaurant rated?

Is Updown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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