RestaurantsWest SussexChichesterPO18

survey result

Summary

£86
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

As it heads into third decade, Viv Casson’s “slightly dated but cosy” restaurant (rustic, with exposed brick and many a beam) has long been known in these parts for its “lovely food and service”, which extends to regular themed dinners, including eight- or nine-course tasting menu nights.

Summary

£63
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It’s “a little old-fashioned”, but that does little to dent the appeal of Viv Casson’s “lovely” restaurant, a short drive from the Goodwood Estate; the venue celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2023, and whether you go for the Sunday lunch or regular themed dinners, it “delivers on efficiency and solidly good food”.

Summary

£58
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A visit to this delightful restaurant is an event, not just an opportunity to eat”, agree the many fans of Viv Cassons’s “very good” cooking – who snap up bookings for the regular themed diners. Her husband, known simply as ‘Cass’, looks after the wine list and front of house. Even those who find it “a bit dated” say the food is “very good”, and its “traditional” qualities include the fact that it’s “well priced”.

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Arundel Road, Tangmere, Chichester, PO18 0DU

Restaurant details

Portions
Yes
14
No dress code
36

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £46.50 £60.00
SundayLunch £31.50 £40.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 80.00 Always available 3

Traditional European menu

Pudding
£0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £36.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
Arundel Road, Tangmere, Chichester, PO18 0DU
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday6:30 pm‑9 pm
Friday6:30 pm‑9 pm
Saturday6:30 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2 pm

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