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.

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.

matt and cat support healthy eating

The Isle of Wight Healthy Eating Alliance  Awards

The Isle of Wight Healthy Eating Alliance (IWHEA) Awards celebrate good practice on the Island. This year’s classes are: Schools, School Meals Supervisors, Local Produce, Early Years, Children’s Community Groups, Hospitality, Residential & Nursing Houses and Outstanding Contribution. For more information call Sara Ellis on 01983 539378 or email her on sara.ellis@iwrcc.org.uk.

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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Fox's Restaurant, Bembridge

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, or so the hackneyed saying goes. Matt and Cat's Isle of Wigh...


God's Providence House, Newport

M & C first visited God's Providence House in Newport in 2005. The (very short) review they wrote...


Busy Bee, Ryde

Remember the days when garden centres used to sell just seeds and compost? No, neither do Matt an...


SWAD, Sandown

Love and marriage, they say, go together like a horse and carriage. Or maybe like Peters and Lee,...


Coffee Republic, Newport

Despite the looming presence of the brutalist-style Somerfield and its multi-storey car park, New...


Generations of diners must have enjoyed their curries with the chirpy face of Sir Richard offering benedictions from the wall.
The Bahar Tandoori Halal Restaurant, Cowes
In response to: Mamma Mia, Shanklin I totally agree with the comments about the service and the food!!
Apparently this is the same gu...

In response to: The Bargemans Rest, Newport Quay I was invited to the bargemans with my boyfriend for his christmas works meal, the service was ok...

In response to: God's Providence House, Newport Its worth visiting just for the ourstanding service.You are made to feel welcome and not some hin...

In response to: Joe's (formerly Joe Daflo's) Ryde The boyfriend and I have been loyal customers of Joe's for over 12 years now, in recent years goi...

In response to: Lugley's, Newport i took my wife to lugleys for her birthday.it was our 1st and last visit. i dont think the chef h...