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Interior - Sète, Margate, Kent

Sète

4.7 (210)
£26 to £40
French
238 Northdown Rd, Margate, Kent CT9 2QD

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop and Wine Bar Mon, Tue 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Kitchen Mon, Tue 18:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:15 Sat 12:00–14:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Sète offers its wine bar, dining room, and garden for private and group events, with flexible menu options for all occasions.
  • Area
    Margate
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Sète.

4.7

4.7
(210)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sète delights with a "warm and inviting" atmosphere, "delicious small plates," and "top notch service." Guests rave about its "unique dining experience" with "inventive flavors" and "excellent wine." It's a "hidden gem" for vegans and non-drinkers alike, offering "great portions" and "exceptional hospitality." Highly recommended for special occasions.
210 Reviews
  1. Ben

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, beautiful space. We were well taken care of

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  2. Simon

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best dining experience in Margate (we visited many of the best places there). See is a unique experience, the food is always delicious

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  3. Claire

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming into Sete.. it’s like having dinner in your own dining room with friends you don’t know yet. Always made to feel so welcome and the food is delicious

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  4. Kryn

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food service and venue we will definitely be returning the moules frites and pork schnitzel were amazing value and quality!

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  5. Mary

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable lunch. Very friendly attentive staff. Food very tasty and a good selection of plates and beverages. Relaxed atmosphere, perfect dining experience.

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  6. Robbie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent wine and great service. Highly recommended.

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  7. Judith

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely relaxed long lunch and as a solo diner I never felt rushed. The advice I was given about the menu was great so I had just the right amount of food and because I had time, I also had dessert. A great local restaurant that I hope becomes a regular destination when I move to Margate.

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  8. Adam

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality at Sète is always superb, we had the zesty crab vol-au-vent to tantalise the taste buds followed by some juicy boquerones and plump large olives and for our main lunch course the moules frites. Each plate was bursting with flavour and the service was impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed mopping the sauce up with their sourdough baguette sourced from Oast. The selection of wines and alcoholic beverages is extensive and for a non-drinker like myself the sodas offered were more than satisfactory, I had strawberry and lime. First time trying the Moules Frites here and will definitely return.

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  9. Joe

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels and the padron peppers were exceptional. Top notch service as well. Loved it

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  10. Douglas

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    an excellent experience from start to finish amazing food, great service, excellent outdoor space and very good value for the quality of food we were served would highly recommend

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop and Wine Bar Mon, Tue 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Kitchen Mon, Tue 18:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:15 Sat 12:00–14:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Sète offers its wine bar, dining room, and garden for private and group events, with flexible menu options for all occasions.
  • Area
    Margate
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Sète shines midweek, reviewers praise the Tue–Thu set menu as excellent value; Saturdays at lunch are also popular for aperitif-hour deals and a moules-frites special.

Yes, guests report Sète welcomes dogs, noting diners brought dogs to their tables and describing the restaurant and courtyard as dog-friendly.

Tues–Thu are a popular pick for the value set menu, Saturdays are great for lunch specials (like the moules-frites/aperitif offers), and Sundays are notable for the garden BBQ.

Yes, Sète welcomes private gatherings and allows private parties; guests have celebrated larger groups there (for example, a 20-person birthday).

The menu is built around small plates for sharing, and several guests note that the set menu and some mains are goodly sized, many parties report leaving satisfied.

Yes, Sète is often recommended for special evenings, with intimate dining, thoughtful wine choices and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries, Valentine’s and other special occasions.

Expect Sète to be busiest during special events and popular service times, guests describe it as bustling or packed on nights like NYE, during Margate Restaurant Week and at busy Saturday lunches/aperitif hours.

Yes, Sète has an outdoor garden/courtyard for al fresco dining; guests mention sunny Saturday afternoons there and regular BBQs on Sundays.

Sète feels like a French‑influenced wine bar and kitchen: a front wine bar leads to a back dining room and garden around an open kitchen, creating an intimate, warm and lively atmosphere with very knowledgeable staff.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Sète; guests repeatedly describe the place as dog‑friendly and report dining there with dogs.

Resort casual, light, comfortable attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

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