Exceptional Dining On The Isle Of Wight

Chef Robert Thompson invites you to experience refined island dining where simplicity meets elegance.

From relaxed all-day dining at RT Café Grill to exclusive private events in the intimate setting of The Cellar, Robert’s passion for bold, seasonal flavours and timeless British cooking shines through. Located on the Isle of Wight, this is modern dining at its most personal crafted by one of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. This Autumn and Winter you can also enjoy fine dining at Thompson’s with two special events.

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PRIVATE DINING

After a fantastic first year, we are thrilled to introduce The Cellar - our brand-new dining space featuring two intimate private dining rooms, each with a view into a stunning wine cellar. Perfect for celebrations with friends and family, private meetings, and special events

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This autumn and winter, Chef Robert Thompson invites you to relive the magic of his iconic Isle of Wight restaurant, Thompson’s, with a series of limited tasting menu events.

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Each menu is priced at £100 per guest, with an optional supplement for local and continental cheeses, and a full vegetarian menu available. Guests may also mix dishes from menus available on their reservation date.

VALENTINES AT RT CAFE GRILL

Available 12th - 14th February 2026

At RT Café Grill Valentine’s remains relaxed generous and flexible.

We will be serving our current à la carte menu alongside a selection of Valentine’s specials created especially for the occasion.

Valentine’s specials include seafood highlights premium cuts from the grill and dishes designed for sharing including a roasted tomahawk steak for two.

Desserts and after dinner drinks are available as normal to finish the evening at your own pace.

This option is perfect for guests who want great food without the formality of a set menu.

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VALENTINES AT THOMPSON’S

Available 12th - 14th February 2026

Valentine’s at Thompson’s we will be offering a tasting menu format only.

This is a refined and carefully paced dining experience built around seasonal produce luxurious flavours and beautiful presentation. The menu evolves over the evening allowing you to relax and enjoy each course as it arrives.

Guests can choose from three tasting menu options:
Six courses from one hundred pounds per guest
Seven courses from one hundred and twenty nine pounds per guest
Eight courses from one hundred and fifty pounds per guest

An optional wine flight is available to accompany each menu.

This experience is ideal for those looking to mark Valentine’s with a special night of food and wine in an intimate setting.

Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please speak to the team when booking.

SEE THE MENU

Interior of a seaside restaurant with wicker furniture, white tablecloths, and a large woven light fixture. The room has dark blue floral wallpaper and windows offering a view of the beach and ocean. An emergency exit sign is above the door.

Chocolate dessert with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream on a white plate.

Bartender at a bar with shelves of glassware and liquor bottles, pouring drinks. Blue bar stools line the counter.

Grilled steak and seafood platter with grilled lemon and greens on a decorative plate, accompanied by a steak knife and fork.

Cocktail on marble table with dried orange slice and rosemary

Assorted dishes on a wooden table: sliced anchovies with herbs, crusty bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip, charcuterie with salami, mini pancakes with caviar and cream, and green olives.