Fifteen Square Metres

Having scored a palpable hit with Copper & Ink in Blackheath, Tony and Becky Rodd have proved they are no one-hit wonder, quickly establishing Fifteen Square Metres as one of Broadstairs’ must-visit restaurants – ‘it’s like being in their home,’ noted one visitor. The venue's name references its bijou dimensions, so expect a small, contemporary space with just 16 seats and a galley kitchen tucked into one corner of the dining room. Despite the limitations, Tony Rodd has put together a thoroughly enticing package of good-value, generously portioned small plates, which arrive from the kitchen as and when they’re ready. Solid simplicity combined with a creative spirit yields appetising dishes ranging from mackerel tartare with salted celeriac, apple and avocado purée or jerk pork belly pointed up with mango slaw, charred pineapple and crackling. Reporters have appreciated that the whole kitchen is ‘gluten-free’ (right down to excellent bread), while clever desserts including grilled peaches with white chocolate mousse and basil oil, and clever pairings from an astute blackboard of global wines, all add to the feel-good vibe.