Dill

I've just been to food orgasmic heaven and back. The place looks small, cosy and unassuming from the outside, but once the food arrives you realise you're in the hands of people who really care. The chalkboard menu tells you everything you need to know: seasonal, fresh, and clearly changing regularly. Every dish was bold, creative and well thought through. The flavour and texture combinations were unlike anything else. Hats off to the chef's of this kitchen. Highlights for us: the ox tongue on a Marmite crumpet (outrageous), the skate wing with warm tartare (Though I'd happily skip the fried scampi and oyster next time—they were a bit oily and not as fresh as the rest.), the venison and black pudding Scotch egg, and the oysters and grilled was unique experience. If I had more room, I’d have ordered the entire menu. Can’t wait to go back and try more. Some of the best food I've ever had

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 was exceptional. Everything we ate was full of flavour infact explosions of flavours, beautifully presented and had the wow factor! Service was great too. The music was slightly too loud on the day we went and the chairs could be slightly more comfortable. Also when on a table for two, with the plates of food system, there isn't enough room on the table- felt a bit cramped.

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

We loved it all. Particular high points were the super friendly service, the Celeriac pithvier, the prawn ceviche, the ox tongue crumpets. Would suggest the sea bass comes filleted as makes it easier to share. We had a great time. Thank you for raising the culinary bar on eating out in Lewes. We will be back!

We went to Dill tonight with high hopes but came away very disappointed. Firstly, small cafe tables and uncomfortable chairs do not make for an enjoyable dinner especially when you're expecting fine dining. We were a party of just two and there was a 45 minute gap between my starter and when my husband received his. Presentation of food is the highlight but to the detriment of the time you wait for your food. Good food is all well and good but it needs to be accompanied by good service if you are looking to build a reputation. Both main courses were over seasoned. Far too much salt which ruined the food. Chefs need to consider that not everyone likes salt and in fact for some people it should be avoided. All in all, a waste of good money and we won't be going back. This is a restaurant trying to promote itself as being Michelin star quality but fails miserably. Maybe going back to being the good old cafe it used to be is the way forward.

A incredible meal, only regret, forgot to take a photo of the sea trout dish we ordered! Food was fresh, sauces were amazing and so complimentary. Highlight dish was the sea bream, flaky and full of flavour! The meal was finished off with the gooseberry and elderflower trifle. For anyone who has to eat gluten free, the restaurant has many safe dishes available!