THE AMBRETTE
With awards and national press accolades galore plus
listings in every major restaurant guide, The Ambrette
in Margate’s old town is something of a Thanet
institution.
Chef patron Dev Biswal’s unique culinary style draws
gastro tourists from far a?eld and is widely cited
as one of the key factors in helping revive the
economic fortunes of the area.
A second opening just across the county border in
Rye in the White Vine House (holder of 5 AA stars in
the ‘restaurant with rooms’ category), is proving
equally popular.
Deft spicing, exquisite marinades and ?rst rate service
mean that booking is essential for both lunch and
dinner throughout the week. Yet prices are surprisingly
modest with the three-course £20 lunch menu offering
exceptional value.
tender breasts of wood pigeon or Gressingham duck)
combined with other more exotic fare such as water
buffalo, ?llet of claresse cat?sh or zebra.
Dev is a popular ?gure around Thanet, regularly giving
cooking demos at farm shops and food festivals,
running master classes and judging competitions at
local schools and colleges.
Sunday nights at the restaurants are often given over
to special gourmet nights, sometimes with matched
wines or even whiskies, occasionally to musical
accompaniment.
From the molecular school of gastronomy, Dev still
?nds time to devote to R&D, experimenting with new
food combinations. The cooking style is about creating
?avour af?nities with different textures and tastes to
combat ‘?avour fatigue.’ Each dish is a piece of visual,
as well as culinary, art.
Although invariably described a ?ne dining Indian
establishment, do not expect to ?nd curry house
staples on the menu. Ingredients with high sulphite
content such as onion, garlic and ginger are avoided.
The Ambrette Restaurant
44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE
01843 231504
&
White Vine House, 24 High Street, Rye TN31 7JF
01797 222043
info@theambrette.co.uk
www.theambrette.co.uk
The restaurants are named after the Indian ?ower
known for its culinary and aphrodisiac properties.
Indeed, given 24-hours notice, the kitchen will even
prepare a special seven-course aphrodisiac tasting
menu featuring an array of carefully crafted dishes
known for their positive effect on the libido.
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The eclectic menu changes regularly and draws on
locally sourced ingredients (English Channel sardine,
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