Restaurant in Petworth

Although it's tucked away in the verdant Sussex countryside, Petworth's Indian restaurants may well come as a surprise. If you thought that dining on the Downs was all about country pubs or tea shops, think again. Without leaving the English countryside, you can enjoy delicacies from a range of Indian culinary traditions. At places like Basmati in the heart of the village, you can savour exquisite tastes and aromas from the Indian subcontinent. Settle into historic premises on Market Square, and sample exotic treats like Goan fish curries, or Bengali prawn bhunas.

However, if you do want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon meal with family or friends, there's no lack of spacious country gastropubs restaurants near Petworth to explore. Check out the options in West Lavington, where chefs at the Royal Oak source traditional ingredients from the finest suppliers in Hampshire and Sussex. If you fancy a wild boar Scotch egg or tagliatelle cooked with locally-grown broad beans and peas, these classic rural pubs will be a delight. And with plenty of tantalising desserts to round off the meal, it's hard to envisage a more enjoyable family dining experience.