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Cafe de China

8 Marine Gardens, Margate CT9 1UN, England
01843 224428
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Ranked #35 of 77 restaurants in Margate
Cuisines: Chinese
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 18 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Margate, England, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We've been going to Cafe de China for years and it's always been a great place to go but in the last year or so the quality doesn't seem to be quite as good. For one, they've put up the price bit by bit to the point it's no longer almost an alternative to a take away but proper restaurant... More

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Margate, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My husband and I went out for lunch at Cafe de China. It's been a while since we have done it. We were greeted by the new staff. The food is still delicious. However, service could have been better. There was a waiter who got our orders wrong or forgotten. He also appeared to be in a hurry to get... More

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29 reviews 29 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

I have been going here for over a year, and the food has always been brilliant. It is a little more on a Saturday night, but it's still excellent value.

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Margate
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I have been eating at CDC for many years now and have always seen it as good food and good value, however a recent visit was a bit of a let down. Service at table was very muddled and somewhat slow. The food was ok, but not the same as past visits. The Duck was like chewing wire and took... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We have been here many times and have always had great food, great service and great fun. Taking our 6 and 10 year old there tomorrow as it has such a vast menu it caters for all types :)

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Kingsdown Kent UK
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3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Had read a few bad reviews of this place but 12 of us went for a Birthday meal and it was great. Most of our party had been on numerous occaisions so hadnt read the reviews but it was my first time.Excellent value.Food was lovely, staff attentive without being annoying. I would definately go back again

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wales uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

we went there for all you can eat on a sat night, £16 per person. There were four of us and we had several starters which was all served hot. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our main course was delicious and although the restaurant was very busy we didn`t have to wait too long for our food. We... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

We and a few mates visit here every couple of months. And rate it good . We saw some reviews over the past couple of months that said It had changed owners. And that It had gone down hill. Well we went 2 nd of April 2013 and are pleased to say that the food and the service is still... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

this has been a regular haunt for family and friends for quite a few years now and I have to say that it is by far one of the best All you can eat Chinese restaurants about, and there aren't that many in the Thanet area though I have to say. This is not a buffet style establishment and all... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

Went on a Saturday where they charge £16pp, absolute rip off. Took at least 10 mins to actually be greeted. Forgot half the starters and was a nightmare to get any of the waitresses attention to order/complain. After 2 hours had only had the starters. When the mains arrived they were cold so sent them back. Then brought the wrong... More

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