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Town: Dining Lupo Bianco, Orpington La Villeta, Maidstone Cyprianis, Orpington The Swan Restaurant at Chapel Down, Tenterden Contemporary and sleek tapas and wine bar offering authentic Spanish and Italian tapas, using only the finest aged Spanish beef and pork, with unique private dining in a former bank vault. www.lupobianco.co.uk Traditional Italian cuisine is brought to life in this cottage-style restaurant, where everything is cooked from scratch, with all the passion and flavours you would expect from an authentic Italian kitchen. www.lavilletta.co.uk Contemporary and relaxed Mediterranean bar and grill by Nick Constantine, offering a fresh and modern Mediterranean menu using the best quality ingredients as well as a welcoming warm ambiance. www.cyprianis.com Two AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmand acclaimed restaurant specialising in modern British cuisine made from locally sourced, seasonal produce, with the added bonus of a private dining chef’s table and an outdoor terrace with spectacular countryside views. www.chapeldown.com/visit/the-swan-restaurant Pradas, Bexleyheath Contemporary and welcoming Mediterranean bar and grill with a mouthwatering selection of exquisite cuisine, popular Sunday roasts and bottomless brunches, made from fresh, simple ingredients. www.pradasbarandgrill.com The White Lion, Tenterden Renowned stone-baked pizzas and Josper grill cooked steaks dominate the delicious menu which is accompanied by crafted drinks, in this rustic beamed pub/restaurant-with-rooms concept. www.whiteliontenterden.com The Warren, Tunbridge Wells Farm-to-table fine dining concept offered as an extension of the Crowborough Estate, boasting a flavoursome menu featuring Sussex cattle, Boer goats, Fallow deer and wild boar, in its classy yet quirky dining room. www.thewarren.restaurant The Salutation, Sandwich Acclaimed Head Chef Shane Hughes and his team mix fresh ingredients from the kitchen garden with culinary flair to create mouthwatering, playful and indulgent menus, best enjoyed by sampling The Tasting Room’s blind menu. www.the-salutation.com The Hungry Guest, West Malling Set in an 11th-century painstakingly restored building sits this artisan café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Watch the chefs at work, whilst sampling their award-winning chocolate brownies. www.thehungryguest.com/cafe-shop/west-malling Hop & Huffkin, Sandwich Contemporary and relaxed dining experience combining great Kentish food with a host of local ales, ciders, wines and gins, at this inviting ‘local’ gastropub. www.hopandhuffkin.co.uk The Swan, West Malling Cinnamon Culture, Bromley Michelin listed independent brasserie that offers modern, innovative cooking, fine seasonal British cuisine and a lively vibrant atmosphere in its sleek and stylish bar and dining room. www.theswanwestmalling.co.uk/about-us Contemporary Indian fine dining, offering well prepared, imaginative dishes, using fresh ingredients, to provide fabulously spiced cuisine in the smart dining room housed in a former Victorian pub. www.cinnamonculture.com Indian Essence, Petts Wood Cow & Pig, Orpington Showcasing traditional Indian Cuisine within a contemporary fine dining environment, with a breathtaking menu that appeals to discerning diners and satisfies the most traditional palates. www.indianessence.co.uk Harnessing fresh, local produce, this scratch kitchen offers classic British dishes with a contemporary twist, delivered in a polished but casual atmosphere, where diners are invited to experience a journey of the best of British! www.cowandpig.co.uk Market House, Maidstone Recently refurbished traditional pub with stylish decor and open-top terrace, situated in the heart of town offering casual dining including burgers, global comfort food and small tapas-style dishes. www.markethouse.pub 38