Harden's says
The first joint venture for Allister Barsby and Alice Bussi, who worked together for The Seren Collection in Wales - before that, Allister was head chef at Gidleigh Park and Alice was at The Bath Priory, as sommelier and restaurant manager. They have opened in a small Kent village near Hythe, and aim to use as much local and seasonal produce as possible.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Third return to this venue… from its opening one Michelin star, then now with two stars in 2025! – the food sophistication has developed brilliantly” – regulars say that the dazzling recognition by the tyre men is “well deserved” for chef Allister Barsby and manager Alice Bussi’s “exceptional venue”, which is celebrating its sixth year. Set in a former village shop, it is spectacularly humbly situated for somewhere with such an accolade. The choice is of a five-course or eight-course tasting menu for £100 or £130 per person respectively, providing dishes that are “beautifully presented and with superb flavour profiles”. “Huge waiting list! But worth it every time!”.
Summary
“Delighted with the food matches and the quality of the produce” – chef Allister Barsby and manager Alice Bussi’s are celebrating their fifth year at this “lovely little restaurant… their Michelin star is well deserved”. All reports this year are unanimous on its “consistently fabulous cooking, with service and wines to match” which provided some diners with their best meal of the year. “I might have given it 5/5 for food, service and atmosphere had there been more guests creating a warmer atmosphere”.
Summary
“A real treat of a place” – this stylish restaurant was opened five years ago by a talented pair, Kent-born chef Allister Barsby (head chef at Gidleigh Park on Dartmoor at 24) and Italian Alice Bussi (food & beverage manager of the year in the 2018 Catey awards). The praise is unanimous: “we go when there’s something to celebrate. We’ve been three times over the last few years and it has never failed to be a joy – the food is fabulous and the service and front of house exceptional”. “One of the most amazing dinners I have had, in a very serene environment with exceptional service”.
Summary
The impressive 2019 debut restaurant from Kent-born chef Allister Barsby (who was appointed head chef at Devon’s Gidleigh Park at the age of 24), and Italian-born Alice Bussi (food & beverage manager of the year in the 2018 Catey awards). It helps that it’s a “cosy” venue, but the focus is on the “excellent food” – with the choice of a 5-course or 8-course tasting menu – and accompanying wine matches (“a good choice of local vintages, as well as many from further afield”).
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The Green, Saltwood, CT21 4BT
Restaurant details
Hide & Fox Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Still remains our favourite place to eat, even with a significant uplift in pricing following its promotion to 2 star. Fabulous dishes with considerable culinary technique, superb flavours, and excellent friendly and knowledgeable service making this the place to visit in the Kentish area.."
"Innovative tasting menu in the Kentish countryside. Well thought out wine pairing and very good value. Highly recommended."
"Third experience of perfection Third visit! First when quite new venue then when they got their first star then today with their recently deserved second star!. All courses of the 8 were superb. Special mention to the mushroom course and the palate cleanser. I can't laud them enough, but frankly every course was exceptional. The presentation and flavours were wonderful too! Cannot criticise any part of this experience. Was it worth 90 minutes of driving. YES YES YES! Does he deserve his second star UNQUESTIONABLY YES."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
The Green, Saltwood, CT21 4BT
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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