Now reopened and with Covid-safety measures in place, we've compiled a list of the Top 10 restaurants in Bromley, as rated by customers posting reviews on the Trip Advisor website. 

And so without further ado...

1. Rendez-Vous Caffe, Beckenham

News Shopper: Rendez-Vous cafe is officially the best-reviewed restaurant in Bromley (Trip Advisor). Rendez-Vous cafe is officially the best-reviewed restaurant in Bromley (Trip Advisor).

Beating all-comers to top our list, this coffee house/kitchen emerged first thanks to the staggering number of positive reviews it has garnered from customers online. Of 264 reviews posted online, a remarkable 251 rated Rendez-Vous as 'excellent', with a further six dubbing it 'very good'. 

"Friendly staff, great service and excellent breakfast options" were among the reasons given for such glowing reviews, while Trip Advisor itself gives the cafe five stars in every category (Food, Service, Value and Atmosphere). 

2. The Orpington, Orpington 
In the silver medal spot comes The Orpington, which sits in the unique position of being one of Bromley's best-loved record stores as well as restaurants. As such the atmosphere is second-to-none as is its handy location on Orpington High Street.  

3. Orpington Citi Kitchen, Orpington
The second Orpington establishment on our list is the third best-reviewed overall and the top specialised cuisine outlet. Orpington Citi Kitchen boasts the highest -rated Indian food in the borough, while customers also point out chef Mani Singh's excellent credentials as a young veteran who counts high-end hotels in India, Dubai and the UK on his CV. 

4. Imperial Arms, Chislehurst

News Shopper: Imperial Arms in Chislehurst, the best-reviewed pub in the borough according to Trip Advisor. Imperial Arms in Chislehurst, the best-reviewed pub in the borough according to Trip Advisor.
The best-rated pub on our list places fourth in the form of Chislehurst's much-loved Imperial Arms. A stunning 506 Trip Advisor users consider the pub "excellent" and with its awesome menu and phenomenal array of drink options, it's not hard to see why the pub, originally a coach inn dating back to 1779, is so popular. 

5. Maddisons, Bromley
For Bromley town itself, look no further than this highly-rated US-style restaurant whose burgers are the stuff of local legend. 

6.  Trattoria Raffaele, Sydenham

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First up in a 1-2 combo of the best Italian eateries in the borough comes this idyllic and cosy Italian diner, complete with chequered table clothes and other icons of classic Italian-style decor. The hosts are roundly praised by reviewers on Trip Advisor, while the restaurant also received plaudits for its Covid safety precautions. 

7. The Fireball Pizza Company, Bromley
If mouth-watering, wood-fired pizza is your thing, look no further

8. BR6 Restaurant, Orpington
Orpington's third entry on our list boasts stunning dishes that signal a high level of culinary skill, while it's drink options (especially the coffee) are all lauded by returning customers too. BR6 have also been on the frontlines of providing for the community during Covid-19. 

9. Lugana Italian Restaurant, Beckenham 
The third Italian eatery on our list has been showed in positive reviews on Tripadvisor, with the incredibly warm and friendly staff among the aspects most-praised by customers. 

10. Hisar Meze Bar, Beckenham
The top Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant in the borough, according to Trip Advisor, this firm favourite boasts not only a remarkable array of fascinating flavours but also a secretly stunning cocktail list to boot.