RESTAURANTS

Restaurants – Chinese / SouthEast Asian

222  Kei’s Restaurant                      
01252   782587
Guildford Road, Rundfold, Farnham
info@keis.co.uk                                               
 http://www.keis.co.uk
This is a very smart place to eat. The range of food provides a wide enough choice for any palate; the staff are delightful, most attentive and very child-friendly. It’s open seven days a week, 12–2pm lunchtimes, 6–11pm evenings and then midday through to 11pm on Sundays. One of the best places around to hold a family get-together.

223  La Orient                                  
01372   466628
01372   466629
61–65 High Street, Esher
Popular Chinese restaurant. Sunday buffets at £13.90 or £6.95 for under 10s and free for under 5s. House wine £13.50. Air-conditioned and comfortable. Can accommodate up to 120 diners.

Restaurants – Fish

224  Bryce’s Seafood Restaurant 
01306  627430
The Old School House, Stane Street, Ockley
bryces.fish@virgin.net                     
http://www.bryces.co.uk
One of the best fish restaurants around. Attractive venue in a former school. AA Restaurant Guide 2010 and the Michelin Red Guide 2010.

Restaurants – Italian

225  Al Vicolo                                 
01483   506306
1, 3 & 5 Swan Lane, Guildford      
http://www.alvicolo.co.uk
Sardinian restaurant/café in downtown Guildford especially praised by readers. No pretensions here, just great food and service. Wine is mostly Italian/Sardinian. Air-conditioned with 50 covers. Child friendly; a great place for family celebrations.

226  La Capanna                              
01932   862121
48 High Street, Cobham                      
http://www.lacapanna.co.uk
Inspirational Italian restaurant housed in a delightful 18th-century building that has played host to many celebrities from the world of film and music. Equally good for a quiet dinner or celebration, you can eat in one of three inside dining areas, including the lovely conservatory, or on the garden terrace overlooking the river Mole. Both traditional and contemporary leanings are in evidence here and a mostly Italian wine list with house wine at £15. ‘Wonderful food – for starters try the antipasto la capanna, a treat for both the eye and palate – gorgeous surroundings.’
* Surrey’s Most Romantic Restaurant *

227  La Meridiana                            
01483   284343
Ockham Road, South, East Horsley
A very popular traditional Italian restaurant. You can lunch for £11.95 (two courses) or £14.50 (three) Mon–Sat or dine evenings for £14.50 (two courses) or £16.90 (three). Three-course Sunday lunch is only £18.50 and house wine is £13.50.

Restaurants – Modern English / European

228  Drakes on the Pond
phone / fax        01306   731174
Dorking Road, Abinger Hammer
http://www.drakesonthepond.com
A Michelin star for 2010. Great write-ups in other guides. 32 seats. Red-brick restaurant on the A25. Booking essential. Closed Sat lunch, Sun and Mon.

229  Drake’s Restaurant                  
01483   224777
The Clock House, High Street, Ripley
http://www.drakesrestaurant.co.uk 
‘The food is creative, extraordinary and very special.’ Michelin star for 2010. Accolades in all the other main guides for food. A definite French accent. Closed Sun, Mon and lunchtime Sat.

230  Kinghams                                 
01483   202168
Gomshall Lane, Shere
http://www.kinghams-restaurant.co.uk
Highly rated restaurant located in a pretty 17th-century red-brick cottage in picturesque village. Cooking is bold and modern using local farm produce wherever possible and fresh fish delivered daily. Good-value menu features daily specials. Heated gazebo in garden. Closed Sun dinner and Mon. Featured in all the food guides.