186 - East Grinstead

#19 - Vegetarian - East Grinstead, British, Contemporary

186

186
5.0 / 5 (725 reviews)

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Restaurant 186 stands out as a culinary gem in East Grinstead, offering exceptional dining experiences that have garnered widespread acclaim. Diners praise the stunning presentation, inventive flavor combinations, and high-quality ingredients, often likening the food to Michelin-star standards without the hefty price tag. The Sunday set menu is particularly popular, providing excellent value for a three-course meal. Attentive staff enhance the experience, making every visit memorable, although some feel the decor could use a refresh. Despite minor drawbacks, like limited dietary options, Restaurant 186 remains a top choice for those seeking exceptional cuisine and service.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Tessa

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★ 5 / 5 from 725 reviews
jan-fairhead
21.12.2023

I had a fantastic meal at this restaurant last night. Everything from the appetizers to the dessert was perfect. East Grinstead is fortunate to have such a wonderful dining establishment. I will definitely be coming back.

dave-frost
21.12.2023

The Sunday set menu with 3 courses for £25 is fantastic. The service and food were excellent, and the staff were friendly. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

peter-waterman
21.12.2023

Without doubt the finest restaurant I have ever eaten in. Not really for everyday meals, but for occasions, wonderful. My anniversary meal was enhanced by the attentive staff and superb service. If you want quality, the place to go.

tessa-gregory-2
14.12.2025

Fantastic food and polite, attentive staff. Between the 4 of us we had many dishes off the menu and all were wonderful. Some inventive cookery and flavour combinations but with some more classic options if you are feeling less adventurous. The variety and seasonality means I would happily go back again many times. A very fair price for such high quality cooking. My only criticism is that the dining room still feels exactly like an Indian restaurant and could do with some personality being added

k-h-squirrel5-2
14.12.2025

Refreshing to see an exceptional restaurant with great food and service in EG. I would go as far as saying the food is at Michelin star level without the price. Food portions are perfect, giving you enough space to accommodate a starter, mains and desert with pallet cleansers in between. Service was very attentive but not overly so. Definitely deserves a few revisits to sample the other dishes. I’d go as far as rating this as the number 1 restaurant in the EG vicinity.

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At 317, you'll find the station East Grinstead, from which you also have access to the municipal transportation.

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