Harden's survey result
Summary
The “tops in town” – even if that town is “a bit of a culinary desert”, a “buzzy” and “fairly new” corner bistro, which was set up in 2022 by Stuart Gillies, ex of Le Caprice and NYC’s Restaurant Daniel, ‘entre autres’, and his wife Cecilia. The “interesting” modern European-meets-trad-British fare includes a “very good” Sunday lunch (Tuesdays it’s BYOB), while the Gillies are “very visible and ensure high standards”, though it can be “noisy when full”.
Summary
“Thank goodness for Number Eight” – “a relatively new arrival” (est. 2022) from Stuart Gillies (ex-of illustrious haunts like Le Caprice and NYC’s Restaurant Daniel) and wife Cecilia, also behind Bank House in Chislehurst. In “a scene which primarily consists of chains”, the cosy corner bistro really stands out, turning out food with “individual flair” that ranges from small plates to a “99% perfect” Sunday roast and Wednesday steak and taco night.
Summary
“A welcome indie” launched by Stuart Gillies (whose starry CV includes stints at Le Caprice and NYC’s Restaurant DANIEL) and wife Cecilia in 2022; the “informal” venue specialises in “delicious small plates”, and while the “bill can add up”, it’s “the best option in Sevenoaks” by most accounts.
Summary
“A much-needed independent in the heart of town serving delicious small plates (although the bill can add up)”. It was launched in early 2022 by Stuart Gillies and his wife Cecilia and though feedback is limited, it’s all upbeat.
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8 London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1AJ
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £19.95 | £24.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £11.50 | £23.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
8 London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1AJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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