The Ambrette - Carta

Outstanding and unusual food a UK French trained chef of Indian origin, merging the two traditions to wonderful effect. Brilliant!

Well cooked inventive flavoursome food...attentive service by young staff. Will be going again and look forward to trying their other restaurants.

We had such a brilliant meal on 13th that we went back the very next evening to try out some more of the menu. It was equally good, and we were again seriously impressed by the flavours and interesting locally sourced ingredients. The service was attentive and unhurried, and we will definitely be returning when we are next in Rye (or Margate). Ver carta

Just to let you all know our experience at the ambrette on this particular evening was pretty dreadful. I have written direct to the owner of the ambrette and to date have not even had an acknowledgement or reply. I have now re-sent the letter requesting at least some response form them regarding our dining experience. This was overall very disappointing. We booked Asia group of eight friends and our friend who booked this has let me respond for us all.

We went to The Ambrette to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday, based on my parents' recommendation. We chose the tasting menu, which featured locally sourced ingredients with strong Indian influences. Standout dishes of the evening were the wood pigeon and venison, as well as the popping candy granita dessert, which was a fun and tasty surprise. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere and the staff were welcoming, efficient, and not intrusive. We definitely plan on returning.

We have visited The Ambrette in Rye before, at their old location, and had a great experience. This time, at their new location, our expectations were exceeded. The food was cooked to perfection with outstanding flavors. The complimentary cocktail, pre starter, and other small bites were delightful. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for a second night during our stay in Rye. (We have also dined at their Margate restaurant and it is equally fantastic). The unique combination of incredible cooking and locally sourced ingredients sets The Ambrette apart. Ver carta

A real restaurant for foodies fresh modern takes on the Indian genre. Very inventive dishes, beautifully presented and great flavours. It was a nice touch to have complimentary pre starters and palate cleansers between dishes. My wife and I were in no rush, but even so, the service was very slow! The staff were very apologetic and took some money off the bill. But it shouldn't take 3 hours to serve a table for two! Value wise; our bill (without the discounts) for 3 courses and a low end wine would have been around £120. So not every day dining, but a good special occasion if you aren't in a rush!

Our dining experience at this restaurant was exceptional. The dishes were beautifully presented and timed perfectly, allowing us to fully enjoy the flavors. We chose the vegetable main dishes which featured unique combinations of okra, cauliflower, goats cheese, and quinoa. A side of local sea vegetables complemented the meal perfectly. The spices used were fresh and authentic. The complimentary soup and seared beef added to the overall artistic experience of the meal. The desserts, pear crumble with masala chai custard and wild rose creme brûlée, were both delicious. The wine selection was excellent. The restaurant has an elegant, light, and relaxing atmosphere. The staff were friendly and...

My husband and I were in Rye for the weekend celebrating our first wedding anniversary and had read about The Ambrette so decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed. We often do tasting menus and have had mixed experiences but decided to do the tasting menu here. It was worth every penny! The food is imaginative and flavorful. The 6-course tasting menu (which was more like 9 courses) consisted of dosai, soft-shell crab, pigeon, fish, venison and a chocolate dessert. Every single dish was a 10 our of 10. In addition to this, we also received a welcome cocktail, a samosa amuse bouche, soup and a palate cleanser. You will not leave hungry. If I had to pick a favorite, I think the soft-sh... Ver carta