Dill

I went there with my son for my birthday celebration on Saturday evening. I was so glad I chose this restaurant. I had been recommended by my son and his partner, as being one of the best places they had eaten in. And from my own personal experience now, I can see why they recommend it. The service was second to none, warm friendly, gave me that homely Italian feeling . That you get when you go into those beautiful little village restaurants in southern Italy. As for the ambience of this place, it was warm inviting and calming you can see your food being cooked from your table. This to me is always a good sign, I have been in this industry myself, and this is always a good sign the food is going to be good. The food wow it blew me away, we went for starters of oysters in the three different ways on the menu. They were perfection the way they were presented, and the difference between each one blew me away. We also had the home made crisps with the smoked cods roe and seaweed. And several other dishes.each one was presented in such a beautiful way and the flavour combinations, were incredible to say the least. This experience just got better and better as the mains came out. We had opted to go for the small plates, and as my son had eaten here before, I gave him free range to pick all the dishes, I can't praise this restaurant high enough. I have eaten in some very good places, and as I mentioned have been a chef myself, and love to produce great food. How you guys have not got a Michelin star yet I don't know. This was the best meal I have eaten from any restaurant. I will return many times. Don't stop what you are doing it amazing 🤩🤩🤩

The food is excellent...when it finally comes! We were a party of four and first in the restaurant. We were told that the food would probably not come out all at the same time, however, when three of us had finished our meals and the waitress was asking if everything had been OK we had to inform her that one of our party had still not eaten! She said she would chase the meal up but by then the restaurant was full and all the other tables were still being served their meals before us. It was really poor and ruined the evening. It was also pretty embarrassing for one of our party.

This is what all the fuss is about. Special occasion Sunday brunch… doesn’t get much more special or delicious. Amazing value. The fish pie unlike anything we’d had anywhere, rhubarb crumble… literally everything was taken to a whole new level. Perfect for intimate meal or family get together. Very generous servings. Will be back

The oysters was perfect and the lamb was just amazing! I almost licked the plate. (The english cheese selection was also good, but I would have liked to get some information about where, what and order of eating.)

Absolutely incredible food, delicious flavours and huge attention to detail. Service was excellent too. The food was so good that I'd struggle to pick a favourite out of everything that I tried. Can't recommend Dill enough, seriously, seriously great.

Absolutely incredible find! From the outside it looks very unnasuming and the inside is actually quite stark and minimalistic but this is absolutely not reflected in the quality of food. We ordered a selection of small plates and were blown away with every dish. The prawns and hake in particular were exquisite. The flavours and textures of each dish were so unique and so unlike anywhere else this side of Brighton. We can't wait to go back and try one of the sharing platters but we might have to still have a couple of oysters to start which were fresh and vibrant. So glad we took a chance on trying Dill!

We enjoyed a beautiful meal at Dill. Wine is fabulous (if a little on the pricey side), food delicious, with decent portions for a small plates restaurant, hearty bigger plates / sharing platters available too (we went for beautifully cooked duck, with sausage cassoulet, heritage carrots, pork belly and more). Desserts are very creative and delicious (I went for a dark slab of chocolate tart with stout ice cream). Overall it came to £90 per couple with a tip, including drinks, and for this quality of food and warm service we felt it was very reasonable. Dill is now undisputedly the best restaurant in Lewes, nothing comes close.

This is a small quaint and wonderfully delicious eatery in Lewes that can not be missed. Certainly heading towards Michelin stars. It doesn't matter what you order. It literally is spectacular whatever you choose. Go and be thrilled by their taste bud explosion. Staff and service were wonderful. Good advice on wine....we chose the Red Gamay, which was perfectly paired with eh venison. Blue cheese bites (melting in your mouth and what a taste). Did someone say Squash and compte Cheese soufflé? Yes, please! And raw tiger prawns that were so fresh it felt like they came out of the sea a minute earlier. Venison dish with four plates with additional assortment of yum. Then the white chocolate, passion fruit and giverbresd trifle. Look at photos for references. Can't wait to go back.