Matt and Cat share with you their thoughts and conclusions as they try out various eating and drinking houses across the lovely Isle of Wight. From the most modest of burger vans to the grandest hotel restaurants, nothing is beyond their scrutiny. Enjoy their rants and raves - add your own comments, or dispute their conclusions.

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The Isle of Wight Healthy Eating Alliance  Awards

The Isle of Wight Healthy Eating Alliance (IWHEA) Awards celebrate good practice on the Island. The Awards which are judged independently, are presented at a lavish and thought provoking Celebration Event, are now inviting entries for all classes. This year’s classes are: Schools, School Meals Supervisors, Local Produce, Early Years, Children’s Community Groups, Hospitality, Residential & Nursing Houses and outstanding contribution (any ideas for that one?). For more information or to make a nomination call Sara Ellis on 01983 539378 or email her on sara.ellis@iwrcc.org.uk. The closing date for entries is 21st November!

Matt and Cat's Favourites

Matt and Cat are often asked which are their favourite places so, to satisfy this request, they have created 'Matt and Cat's Favourites', indicated by their gold star. These special places have been chosen for a variety of reasons. If you think there are more deserving eateries on the Isle of Wight, let Matt and Cat know, they'd love to hear your suggestions?


Interactive Map

To help you locate the establishments that Matt and Cat have reviewed, please use their interactive map below, courtesy of GoogleMaps. Establishments have been flagged according to their review status - see key (below map).

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Black Cat Restaurant, Shanklin

Unexpectedly finding themselves in Shanklin one evening, Matt and Cat scratched around for someth...


Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton Bridge

The heroes swaggered through the huge glass doors and entered the gleaming, modernist palace. Spe...


Purple Mango, East Cowes

The lights are shining bright in East Cowes these days. Despite SEEDA's numinous arrival in the t...


Sainsbury's, Newport

Yes, this is where it all began. Way back in 2005 Matt and Cat had a disappointing experience at ...


East Dene, Bonchurch

It's not all chip shops and cafés on Matt and Cat's Isle of Wight eating out guide: sometimes the...


During their wait for food, Matt and Cat endured what sounded like Madonna's greatest hits being sung by a choir of wasps down the end of a long tunnel
Morrisons Cafe, Newport
In response to: Village Taverna, Sandown i was wondering wy the village taverna was not open everyday,and on friday i found out that it on...

In response to: Crown Inn, Shorwell Visited The Crown Tuesday 18th November having previously had many good meals there. However, it...

In response to: Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton Bridge Where tempted by the fabolous review, arrived there at 7.30 yesterday but alas were turned away w...

In response to: The Bahar Tandoori Halal Restaurant, Cowes Also Kashmir, which in between India and Pakistan and home of very many great'indian' dishes (and...

In response to: The Bahar Tandoori Halal Restaurant, Cowes Whatever your experience of the restaurant you obviously are not well informed. The majority of ...