Artisan Kitchen - Isle of Wight

I was blown away by this restaurant! It's a hidden gem in Ryde. After searching high and low for a good place to eat on the Isle of Wight, I was not let down by this spot. The food was exceptional - I tried the chicken and chorizo linguine and it was top-notch. The service was also fantastic, with our waitress being very attentive and providing excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this place for both its food and cocktails. 100% worth a visit!

However, once upstairs, the tables were poorly arranged, making it difficult for me to see half of my party. The atmosphere was dark, hot, and felt neglected. It took a long time for them to even play background music. The food was bland and dry, with the only highlights being the cocktails and chips. My steak, prawns, and pork were all overcooked to the point of being inedible. It was a shame to leave feeling so disappointed. We will not be returning to this restaurant for a meal. The vibe from the other party downstairs was unpleasant, with the staff and customers giving us disapproving looks as if it were our fault they couldn't be upstairs at 7pm. Definitely not a positive experience, and I will not be giving this place another chance.

I recently had an excellent cocktail masterclass with Jay. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the art of crafting fabulous drinks.

OMG!! That’s all I have to say this food was amazing and such a big amount, I would recommend to everyone because everyone should try this food

My wife and I stayed in Ryde for 6 nights in May 2023 and went on a Sunday lunchtime to the Artisan Cocktail Bar Grill. We decided to eat the Sunday roasts on offer and we were very pleased with our meals. The service was very good and we were very pleasantly surprised with how good the roasts were, bearing in mind that it calls itself a bar and grill. If we stay in Ryde again, we would definitely eat at the Artisan.