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Sète, Margate, Kent

Sète

4.4
4.4
57 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Sète (named after the coastal town in France) is a wine bar, shop, and kitchen.

Our doors opened to the wine bar in October 2022 and the restaurant and garden in July 2023. The seasonal menu focuses on modern European cooking with a heavy French influence, highlighting the best produce Kent has to offer.

Wine is certainly at the heart of what we love. With an ever evolving list that highlights old world classics, accessible natural wines, female winemakers and exciting next generation vintners. We also serve a seasonally changing list of wine on tap and host private tastings.

Behind Sète is Natalia Ribbe who has worked across restaurants in Vienna, NYC and London, as well as the founder of the female collective; L.O.R.

In the kitchen is Head Chef Billy Stock who joins us from The Rose Inn in Wickembraux, St. John, The Marksman and Rochelle at the ICA to name a few.

Whether you’re a Cliftonville resident or a Margate day tripp

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop and Wine Bar Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Kitchen Wed, Thu 18:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    01843 606007
  • Website
    https://www.setemargate.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Billy Stock
  • Location
    238 Northdown Rd, Margate, Kent CT9 2QD
  • Area
    Margate
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Loop Bus stops almost directly in front of the restaurant if coming from Ramsgate/Broadstairs, and a short 2 minute walk if coming from Margate Station or the Old Town. You can use contactless payment on the bus.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for fine wines

  • Kent

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sète offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic hospitality" and "amazing food and wine." Guests rave about its "refreshing" and "quirky" menu, highlighting standout dishes like the Chicken Schnitzel. The warm, intimate atmosphere and knowledgeable staff enhance the experience, though some find it "a little expensive." Ideal for special occasions.

57 Reviews

  1. Neil

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gorgeous little restaurant. Lovely from the moment we walked in. The staff were fabulous and friendly. Amy chose our dishes and wine pairings for us from the guest chef menu, all of which was incredible and delicious!

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  2. Tom

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful local restaurant. Great food and sensibly priced wine.

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  3. Sue

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very friendly. Most of the food was good but some dishes were overly seasoned with salt. I felt that the food was overpriced and to charge £5 for a small portion of baguette and butter was outrageous! We paid £14 for pate but then had to pay for the bread to go with it!?!?

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  4. Kelly

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at Sete were brilliant, highlighting what could be made vegetarian and vegan, and providing recommendations for wine in addition to wonderful service. The food was excellent, as was the atmosphere. It is a little expensive, but a brilliant place for a treat or special occasion.

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  5. Alexandra

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant serving delicious small plates and great wine in Margate. We went on a Wednesday night and it was quiet, with excellent and attentive service.

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  6. Sharon

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff, warm, hospitable and really knowledgeable about the food and the great wine selection, really helpful when it came to menu choices. The atmosphere was great, intimate dining and busy but not too crowed. Food was a little hit and miss, the goats cheese voluvant was delicious as was the Jambon croquettes but the stuffed pepper was a little bland and totally overpowered by the chilli sauce. The ceps, barley and cheese tasted great super earthy but the presentation wasn’t great or appealing. All in all the star dishes were the staters. Would go again if the menu was to change and for the atmosphere and staff alone it is worth a visit

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  7. Alice

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked a table outdoors and we were sat in a very small coffee table despite the whole garden being empty with other 4 seaters tables available. At 9pm we were prompted to leave the garden as it was closing and to move inside. The portions were very small in size and the food not worth the price (e.g. 4 small slices of bread with butter charged 5 pounds). No sides were provided with the mains. No table cloth and paper tissues.

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  8. Gareth

    London

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and incredible food. Pretty perfect meal, all things considered!

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  9. MJTW

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! We’re so lucky to have such an amazing place on our doorstep.

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  10. Peter

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Food was amazing. We will be back!

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Sète is rated 4.4 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Sète

238 Northdown Rd, Margate, Kent CT9 2QD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Margate
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop and Wine Bar Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Kitchen Wed, Thu 18:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:15
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Loop Bus stops almost directly in front of the restaurant if coming from Ramsgate/Broadstairs, and a short 2 minute walk if coming from Margate Station or the Old Town. You can use contactless payment on the bus.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Billy Stock
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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