Dill

Cuisine

Innovative

Michelin

bib_gourmand

Price

££

Website

https://www.dilllewes.co.uk/

Description

There’s plenty of originality on offer in the selection of small plates at this simple yet admirably inventive bistro. The menu adopts a global approach and wide-ranging influences, but nothing feels borrowed or copied from elsewhere with such uniquely put-together dishes – if it's on the menu, don't miss the Marmite-glazed ox tongue crumpet. A rustic interior and quirkily shaped dining room combine with the blackboard menus to give the place an intimate, welcoming feel, that is only enhanced by the knowledgeable and personable service team.

Review score

4.1

Review count

64

Review summary

Located in Lewes, Dill offers innovative seasonal dishes served as sharing plates. Reviews frequently praise the high food quality, highlighting exquisite items like tiger prawn ceviche, venison, and sea buckthorn tart. Service is generally described as warm and friendly, though pacing is a common concern, with some diners experiencing significant delays between courses. The atmosphere is intimate, but the lack of paper menus and reliance on a blackboard, along with occasional seating issues like drafty doorways, has drawn mixed feedback. While the culinary experience is often rated superb, the operational flow and value perception vary among guests.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined creative cuisine who can tolerate slower service pacing.

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