Must-see restaurants in England

  • The Other Naughty Piglet

    The West End

    On the first floor of The Other Palace Theatre and roomier than Naughty Piglets, its elder sibling in Brixton, this unpretentious open-kitchen restaurant…

  • Made by Bob

    The Cotswolds

    Filling a substantial light-filled space inside a central mall, and focused around an enormous open-plan kitchen, Bob’s is part deli, part brasserie, and…

  • Angel

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a stylishly revamped 16th-century inn, this buzzy pub offers something for everyone, on a tasty menu that ranges from steak and ale pie or curried…

  • Woolpack Inn

    The Lake District

    This old Eskdale inn has a split personality: half contemporary cafe, half trad pub. Each has its own menu: salads, cakes and sandwiches in the cafe;…

  • Martha’s Coffee House

    The Cotswolds

    In an appealing historic cottage on the main road, Martha’s is a local mainstay, dependable from the moment it serves the first of its all-day pancake-and…

  • Two Brewers

    Windsor & Eton

    This atmospheric 18th-century inn, at the gateway to Windsor Great Park, serves tasty, well-prepped food ranging from soups, salads and fishcakes to…

  • Sarah's Pasty Shop

    South Cornwall

    Much-loved Looe pasty shop, now run by Sarah's daughter Lucy, with some non-standard variations including lamb, mint and leek, chickpea and lentil, and a …

  • The Set

    Brighton & Hove

    Eating here is like being wined and dined by a foodie friend in their low-lit living room. Choose from three set menus (one vegetarian, two meat, all…

  • Branca

    Oxford

    Big, bright and bustling, this glitzy Jericho favourite serves cool cocktails and savoury focaccia to complement elegant, well-prepped pizzas, pastas,…

  • Meimo

    Windsor & Eton

    Windsor may be a bastion of all that’s British, but Meimo's glass lanterns, draped fabrics and lively colours add a little North African sunshine to the…

  • Vincent Rooms

    The West End

    Care to be a guinea pig for student chefs at Westminster Kingsway College, where such celebrity chefs as Jamie Oliver and Ainsley Harriott were trained?…

  • Upstairs at the Grill

    Chester

    This two-storey Manhattan-style steakhouse is the place to devour every cut of meat, from American-style porterhouse to a sauce-sodden chateaubriand. All…

  • The Flour Pot Bakery

    Brighton & Hove

    On a street where shoppers swarm around cool boutiques, the Flour Pot invites you to take a moment out of the bustle to feast and people-watch. While it’s…

  • Hub Box

    Exeter

    This rapidly expanding southwest burger business now has an Exeter outlet, in a studiously hip space with brick walls, vintage-style signs and plywood…

  • Couch's Great House

    South Cornwall

    This surprisingly swish bistro is set in a low-slung cottage near the harbour, overseen by chef Richard McGeown, whose previous gigs included working for…

  • Ye Olde Ferrie Inn

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This no-nonsense pub has been filling bellies in a stunning spot on Symonds Yat’s west bank since 1473. Options include ploughman’s boards, juicy burgers,…

  • Church Bar & Restaurant

    The Midlands & the Marches

    At this superbly converted old church, you can dine on contemporary dishes like British rainbow trout with tarragon butter sauce, whisky-glazed beef ribs…

  • Oast House

    Manchester

    Modelled on a Kentish oast house (a medieval kiln used to dry out hops), this Spinningfields staple was completely refurbished in 2018, including a…

  • Boho

    Canterbury

    This hip eatery in a prime spot on the main drag is extraordinarily popular and you’ll be lucky to get a table on busy shopping days. Cool tunes lilt…

  • Gylly Beach Cafe

    South Cornwall

    When the sun shines, everyone heads to Gylly Beach for coffee or lunch, so it's nigh on impossible to snag an outside table. Sliding doors open on to the…

  • Modern Pantry

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    This three-floor Georgian town house in the heart of Clerkenwell has a cracking all-day menu that is almost as pleasurable to read as it is to eat from…

  • Malton Relish

    North York Moors National Park

    This lovely deli overlooking Malton's market square is a good place to shop for local produce or sit down and taste it. The menu includes sandwiches,…

  • Greedy Goose

    Plymouth

    The surroundings are gorgeous, and so is the cuisine. A beautifully lit medieval building sets the scene for food that is both supremely elegant and…

  • The Bow Room at Grays Court

    York

    An unexpected pleasure in the heart of York, this 16th-century mansion hotel's small restaurant focuses on British, locally produced food, some of it…

  • Ivy Asia

    London

    Newly opened Ivy promises to inject some late-night life into this part of the City, and it's well on its way with a nightly resident DJ, an extensive…

  • Sienna

    Dorset

    The menu at sleek Sienna is peppered with rarities; expect to find fermented blackberry, jerk carrot or squid ink artfully arranged on your plate. The…

  • Monk’s Kitchen

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    With its cosy dining room and pretty courtyard garden, the cathedral cafe is a great secret hideaway. Drop in for homemade cakes, afternoon tea (£16 for…

  • Painted Heron

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The rather formal setting – starched white tablecloths, cubby holes and leather banquettes – is softened by intimate lighting in the evenings and affable…

  • Ginger & White

    North London

    This lovely cafe on a quiet alleyway is a long-standing Hampstead favourite for its excellent coffee, simple but delicious food and light, airy set-up…

  • Aromi

    Cambridge

    Sometimes you should yield to temptation. So be drawn in by a window full of stunning Sicilian pizza, and feast on light, crisp bases piled high with…

  • Moon & Sixpence

    Whitby

    This brasserie and cocktail bar has a prime position, with views across the harbour to the abbey ruins. Its menu is a refreshing change from the fish-and…

  • Huffkins

    The Cotswolds

    The original outlet of a Cotswolds chain that’s been baking and serving delicious scones, cakes and pies since 1890, this lively, friendly cafe is usually…

  • Lisa Jean at Bennetts Brasserie

    The Midlands & the Marches

    A sumptuous champagne breakfast (served until 2pm, with options including eggs Benedict and devilled lamb's kidneys) is the showpiece of this elegant…

  • Moya

    Oxford

    While Slovakian food has yet to sweep the foodie world, this little evening-only place has a lot of local fans. Vegetarians love the halusky dumplings,…

  • St Martin’s Coffeehouse

    Southeast England

    A little cocoon of nooks and crannies tucked away in a part-18th-century, part-medieval town house, this organic cafe serves freshly ground coffee with…

  • Annie's Burger Shack

    Nottingham

    More than 30 different burgers (available in vegan, veggie or meat versions) are on the menu at Annie's, a wildly popular joint in the Lace Market that…

  • Ognisko

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Ognisko has been a stalwart of the Polish community in London since 1940 (it's part of the Polish Hearth Club). The grand dining room is stunning, bathed…

  • Boot Inn

    The Lake District

    Owned by Robinson Brewery, this whitewashed inn (single/double £60/90) is a popular lunch stop for passengers on La'al Ratty – the station at Dalegarth…

  • Brew Brothers

    The Lake District

    The hipster cafe comes to Kendal at this new number on Highgate. With its scruffy wood furniture and black-aproned baristas, it's got the aesthetic down,…

  • 5th View

    The West End

    The views of Westminster from the top floor of Waterstones bookshop on Piccadilly are worth the stairs (okay, there's a lift too). Add a relaxed dining…

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