Aldo Esposito pictured outside La Bella Vista in St Leonards.placeholder image
Aldo Esposito pictured outside La Bella Vista in St Leonards.

In 14 pictures: Hastings and St Leonards restaurants that gained the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice award

Tripadvisor gives its Travellers' Choice Award to the restaurants that customers love the most.

It says: “Every year, we award travellers' favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months.

"Travellers’ Choice, formerly Certificate of Excellence, recognises businesses that earn consistently great reviews.

"Travellers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.

"Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice honours selected accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence."

They are listed in no particular order. Are your favourites on the list?

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