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Nobles Restaurant
17 High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AE

Email: paul@noblesrestaurant.co.uk

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

John Hawkridge - 23rd Dec 2009

I should just like to thank you for a really excellent lunch today. The quality of service was matched by the food. Well done! And a happy Christmas. We shall be back in the New Year.

CC - 8th Nov 2009

Had an excellent relaxed evening at Nobles in Battle. Imaginative and very well prepared/presented food with exteremely pleasant service.

Susan and John McGowan - 10th Oct 2009

Hi Paul and Debbie.

Our second visit to your lovely eatery, and it was just as good as the first time--perhaps even better. Wonderful food and service--so relaxing--wish we lived nearer to you, but then again we would be bankrupt--not because of your prices--because we would want to eat with you every day--see you next year--checking dates and will get back to you.

A. Michailidis - 6th Oct 2009

Dear crew at Nobles Restaurant, a few months back a colleague booked a table for us and our ladies at your fine restaurant and as a keen cook and a firm believer in very-well executed but not too elaborate food I was anticipating quite an experience.

Sure enough, absolutely nothing disappointed. Neither from a cooking, nor from service, nor from a business perspective. I often find one aspect in a restaurant, never before all three.

The staff was warm and accommodating, though neither too friendly and casual nor too stiff and cold. I noted how when inquired, they'd answer frankly and be relaxed, without being pushy or invasive. They also showed good knowledge of the menu, meaning you took the time to talk it over with them and give them samples. I always ask the waiter for a suggestion, as a ploy to see if they'll care at all or try and be sly and push the expensive plate. Yours did neither and their criticism was accurate and not something they'd been told to say.

The business was impressive; I noted how you offer catering with your (nice and large) business card along with the bill. An excellent move, and so is the tea you serve between the usually slow time between meals. If I was looking for a way to improve the business end of your operation, I thought, I'd do some more promotion... Then I remembered we came because my colleague read of a promotional discount in a newspaper! Excellent job.

And what is there to say about the food? I had the tuna tartare which was immaculately done, even if the crab risotto was what whet my appetite. I was so amazed by everything else I wanted to see how you'd interpret this dish, and technically it was excellent. Presentation was good and the flavours worked together. I was then totally blown away with the medium steak you produced; personally, I source my own beef with particular rigour and I'm quite meticulous about the physical and chemical aspects of cookery. My beef has been praised by all whom I've fed, yet first time in my life (and we do like to eat out well quite a bit) I had a steak which I couldn't do better myself. Even the roast red pepper and red onion was done better than I could; There is nothing I can say about the hand-cut chips. I have no idea how you processed them to get a buttery, almost fluffy mash interior matted to a crunchy, crispy seasoned exterior with no sign of oil soak anywhere. I can only guess some kind of multiple cooking.

I'm not much for sweets, but those put a cap on the best meal I've paid for in my life. I've been fed in several Michelin one-star restaurants, but yours tops the lot. I spent the rest of the day wondering "If I owned that restaurant what would I do to improve it?" and I couldn't think of a single thing. Decoration, decorum, staff, menu size, cooking skill, presentation, mood, tea, catering... Bravo, team Nobles.

Anon - 28th Sep 2009

Yet again, Nobles in Battle did not disappoint us. The food was fantastic. We used the dinner offer (2 courses for £15) which was great value. It was a shame the restaurant was so quiet - more people should head to this lovely venue.

R. Hooker - 22nd Sep 2009

Hi Debbie, Paul and Staff,

Many thanks for a lovely dining experience today. Service was superb, nothing was too much trouble.

You won through with efficient organisation, serving our 23 diners promptly as well as looking after other customers in the front of the restaurant. We all enjoyed the meal very much, Paul's food was first class and of course amazing value. I am sure we will all be recommending Noble's to friends and relatives and many of us will be returning again ourselves.

Helen - 9th Sep 2009

Dear Debbie & Paul

Just wanted to drop you a line re our visit to Nobles on Saturday. Sorry for the delay but this is my first day in work since the weekend.

We had a fantastic time and mum really enjoyed herself which was the main goal! Thanks so much for decorating the table - it was a lovely touch and for being so accommodating of our requests. Janni was lovely and she and your other staff couldn't have been more attentive. Everyone raved about their food which looked and tasted great and came out in a very timely fashion. And I know a number of the guests will definitely be coming back, myself included!

Please pass on my best to Janni and the team and thanks again.

Sheila Thomas - 4th Sep 2009

Hi Paul,

I just wanted to tell you how much my friends and I enjoyed ourselves last Friday. Although you weren't there, the 2 young ladies who looked after us could not have been more pleasant or helpful (and patient!) - the evening was a resounding success and we are looking forward to our next visit already!

AG - 24th Aug 2009

Great restaurant. A tardis from the outside. Had a superb light meal of ham risotto, plaice and apricot and a very reasonable house rose wine. The service was very relaxed and informal, a little bit too fast, so we asked for a it more time between courses! Obviously very popular as it was almost full when we arrived and remained so throughout.

Would definately book again.

Roger Kemp - 19th Aug 2009

Took eight people to Nobles Restaurant in Battle East Sussex, whilst it was quiet the service was attentive without being overpowering and food was very good and everyone was served together and it all was piping hot! We appreciated the chef/owner coming out at the end of our meal to check that we had enjoyed the experience. Well worth another visit and it's definately the best restaurant in Battle.

Shoba, Michele & Anoek - 17th Aug 2009

Thankyou so much for such a lovely cake and making our evening special. The food and hospitality of your staff was fabulous, hopefully we will be coming back soon.

MW - 3rd Aug 2009

Nobles in Battle provided a very good value meal deal via toptable. Food was great as was the service. Will be back.

Donna Abbiss - 30th July 2009

Food was lovely, our steak was cooked to perfection. We switched our order a couple of times which was no trouble at all. Very friendly and obliging staff. If I had to critisise anything at all, I think it would be the decor, it was modern but a little bland.....I would gladly eat there again.

G - 28th July 2009

We enjoyed very much our lunch at Nobles in Battle East Sussex. The fixed menu at the aptly priced £10.66 although limited was unusual and very well cooked. The house wine also was a very good french merlot and keenly priced. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and great value.

Paul Ruddock - 7th July 2009

To all at Nobles, Thank you for such an enjoyable meal experience on Saturday evening. The food was superb and the service second to none. We will all be back very soon.

Anita - 6th July 2009

Hi Paul, Well you did it again, you pleased all of the people, all of the time!

Thanks so much for a wonderful Saturday night. ALL of my family were so impressed with your restaurant and the food. Even the 'picky ones', were bowled over.

My brother, who lives in Paris, so eats very well most of the time, thought the food was superb, and it was. Thank you for putting up with the cranky calls and menu changes and smiling with good grace through it all, you will go to restaurant heaven one day.

I did thank Debbie on the evening and Malcolm, whose care attention to us was excellent.

By the way the chocolate mousse was excellent, or in the words of my French sister-in-law, it was orgasmic! (sorry, hope I didn't offend).

Take care and thanks again for pleasing all of my family and making me look so good for picking your restaurant.

Alison Hammond - 4th June 2009

Hi Debbie & Paul

I just wanted to say a belated, but none-the-less heartfelt BIG thank you for making my 40th birthday so special on the 16th May. You were all amazing and the food was exceptional-my guests are stil talking about the food!

Hope you are all well, and continue to thrive as a business. I see you now do afternoon teas-I will be over!

Helen Briggs - 31st May 2009

I highly recommend this restaurant. It's beautiful, the service is good and the food is excellent. I commend the chef for using RSPCA Freedom Food (higher animal welfare) approved salmon (I had this dish for this reason) and free range meat. And of course for creating delicious food! It might cost a little more than your bog standard restaurant/pub but it is well worth it and taking in the quality of the food and experience, well worth it. A gem!

LW - 23rd May 2009

Nobles, High Street, Battle = Faultless!

SD - 15th May 2009

We ate at Nobles on a Saturday lunchtime. Food was excellent as always as was service. This is the best place to eat in East Sussex - make sure you go soon!

LW - 27th April 2009

Nobles, Battle, East Sussex. An upmarket, yet relaxed atmosphere with extremely poite and friendly staff. Food faultless and delicious, good to meet the friendly chef who came out to ask how things were. Never disappointed here.

Lawrence Assock - 14th April 2009

Nobles is a great venue with fab service - will definitely go back when we're next in the area.

John & Catriona Bush - 9th April 2009

Nobles Restaurant is a joyous surprise behind a very low-key entrance straight on to Battle High Street. Ambiance, service and ability to deal with customers are first rate, but any restaurant stands or falls by the food on the plate. And here Nobles scores very highly. The ingredients are first rate, local where possible, eg beef from local Sussex herds, and seasonal without wearing a hair-shirt, eg a splendid blood orange sorbet. They are cooked to perfection and with imagination, but without over elaboration. The bottom line is Nobles food tastes original and great and it is backed up by an excellent wine list and a professionalism that can deal with any minor problems, eg a corked bottle of wine, quickly replaced without fuss. We had a splendid and thoroughly enjoyable evening there and will return soon.

E. Piper - 1st April 2009

Hi Debbie,

I just wanted to thank you all for providing such an amazing meal and evening. Everyone has commented on how fabulous the food was. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive making the whole evening relaxed and informal.

As a family we cannot thank you all enough and sing your praises of the amazing food and atmosphere that you and your team are able to provide. Once again many many thanks.

Paul & Heather - 21st March 2009

Hi Paul

Great to see you and Debbie today. We had a great meal with you today, great hospitality, great food and nice surroundings. I know it is hard graft Keep up the great work to you both and the team.

Michelle Brister – 12th March 2009

Dear Debbie and Paul, just a note to say many thanks for a great evening. It was a wonderful way to celebrate my husband's birthday and the food 'as normal' was cooked to perfection.

Hope to see you again very soon

John & Susan McGowan – 7th March 2009

Dear Paul and Debbie

We dined at your restaurant on the above evening and LOVED the experience The food was to die for, the service was above and beyond being excellent, the surroundings were sublime. We came to Battle for one night in order to experience the history, and were lucky to get your last table for two. Wonderful broccolli soup and a three salmon starter which included a salmon scotch egg--you need to try it to believe it's gorgeousness!! Cod and lamb mailn courses--yum yum yum..................................and the white choc and passion fruit brulee----------WOW!!! Service beyond attentiveness--------------chef came out to speak with his guests...Every good wish to you both--we will come back soon to Battle-not for the history--but to come to your wonderful restaurant!

Every Good Wish

TP 23rd - February 2009

Dear Paul and Debbie

Delicious food and good service. A really pleasurable dining experience. Pudding took a while to arrive, however, we weren't in a hurry to leave. Will definitely go back.

Anon - 22nd February 2009

Nobles is a real find - the broccoli soup was absolutely delicious - but so was the cod and the crumble for pud. House white good value. Service excellent.

A. Hatch - 6th February 2009

Congrats on the Michelin award, it is very well deserved, the food at your restaurant is excellent, in fact everything is excellent. We look forward to coming to you again soon and bringing more of our friends to your wonderful restaurant.

David Hawkridge - 30 January 2009

Druuske and I are delighted to hear of the Michelin place you and Debbie have won.

Speaking personally, we can't wait to visit you next time we come to your area. We had hoped to do so this spring but are waiting for Quince Cottage, our chosen lodging, to become available again.

Best wishes for a successful year

Roger Kemp - 27th January 2009

Druuske and I are delighted to hear of the Michelin place you and Debbie have won.

Nobles Restaurant in Battle East Sussex with its chef owner provided good value for money and a different and interesting menu. With attentive staff and a pleasant ambiance it is well worth a return visit.

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