Must-see restaurants in England

  • Barbarella's

    Peak District

    Black-and-white paisley wallpaper, chandeliers and glossy timber tables make this sleek retro wine bar the hottest drinking den in Buxton, but it's an…

  • The Emporium

    Northwest England

    This combination craft shop, bar, cafe and restaurant is one of the most popular spots in town. The excellent menu in the brasserie keeps the focus firmly…

  • Gemelli

    Torquay

    At this snug family-run restaurant, goodies range from authentic pizzas and golden pasta to dishes mixing local produce with a dash of the Med – look out…

  • Tealicious

    Northeast England

    Inside this quaint pastel-blue and white building, homemade cakes (such as white-chocolate cheesecake or ginger and lime), soups and sandwiches are…

  • Market Bistro

    Norfolk

    A commitment to Norfolk ingredients has won this friendly, family-run bistro heaps of fans. Seasonal specials might include halibut with smoked…

  • Honest Lawyer

    The Lake District

    A popular riverside bistro in the cells beneath Cockermouth's old courthouse. The focus is on honest, hearty British bistro food – nothing too highfalutin…

  • Dog & Muffler

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This lively, locally loved pub dishes up quality grub in giant portions amid wood-beamed ceilings, carpet-covered floors and flowery curtains, and also…

  • New Brewery Arts Cafe

    The Cotswolds

    Drop into this friendly daytime-only cafe, on the upper level of Cirencester’s lively arts centre, for breakfast eggs, toast or pancakes, or for wholesome…

  • Prufrock Coffee

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Not content with being one of the kings of London's coffee-bean scene (it offers barista training and workshops in 'latte art'), Prufrock also dishes up…

  • Kingston Arms

    Cambridge

    Great gastropub grub – from roasts to homemade risotto and gourmet sausages – keeps stomachs satisfied at the award-winning Kingston. More than 10 real…

  • Fingle Bridge Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    A more perfect place for a riverside pint you simply could not find. Nestled in the middle of Fingle Woods, on the banks of the River Teign, this…

  • Bon Appetit

    Kent

    The best eatery on Westcliff, this first-rate bistro serves up French-inspired dishes in a simple dining room or with al fresco harbour views. Ingredients…

  • Hart's Restaurant

    Nottingham

    Adjacent to Hart's boutique hotel, this contemporary restaurant has a sophisticated cobalt-blue-accented dining room, ultra-attentive service and…

  • Poppies

    North London

    The largest of the three branches of this high-viz chippy serves reliable fish (choose from a half dozen types) and chips to up to 110 diners over two…

  • Sotto Sotto

    Bath

    The setting – an artfully lit vaulted brick chamber – is superb, and the food matches it for style. Authentic Italian dishes include choices such as herb…

  • Bon Vivant

    The West End

    A welcome addition to the dining scene in 'Upper Bloomsbury' is this bistro serving Italian-accented food such as tagliattelles aux truffes (pasta with…

  • Il Baretto

    The West End

    A tarted-up trattoria that has a loyal local following, Il Baretto specialises in good, wood-fired-oven pizza and such simple Italian dishes as penne with…

  • Small St Espresso

    Bristol

    A gleaming pale blue espresso machine sits at the heart of this artisan coffee house where caffeine connoisseurs sit at tiny clumps of tables munching on…

  • Porthgwidden Beach Cafe

    St Ives

    You don't have to stray far from the sand for beach food on Porthgwidden – there's an excellent cafe right next door to the bathing huts. It's a classy…

  • Mortimers

    Exmoor National Park

    Chunky wooden tables and exposed brick defy traditional tearoom expectations; the menu is surprising, too. Expect homemade 'moo burgers' (beef sandwiched…

  • Hot Numbers

    Cambridge

    Hipster hang-out with bacon on sourdough toast for breakfast, single-origin bean coffee, cool tunes and a laid-back vibe.

  • Abraham's Tea Rooms

    Keswick

    On the top floor of George Fisher, this attic cafe is great for a country lunch: try hot rarebit (toasted cheese on toast), mackerel paté or a classic…

  • Cove

    South Cornwall

    Classy dining by the sea, just behind the beach at Maenporth. Cornish seafood features heavily, with a mix of Mediterranean and fusion flavours. The…

  • Lifebuoy Cafe

    South Cornwall

    Everyone's favourite brekkie stop in Fowey, this friendly cafe is a riot of character, from the brightly coloured furniture and polka-dot bunting to the…

  • Wonderbunz

    Notting Hill & West London

    Chinese-style fluffy buns of all types is the name of the game here, with an unexpected range of flavours from veggie curry to Full English (egg, bacon,…

  • Min Jiang

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Min Jiang serves up seafood, excellent wood-fired Peking duck (běijīng kǎoyā; half/whole £35/65), dim sum (from £5) and sumptuously regal views over…

  • Blacks

    Dartmoor National Park

    Walk into Blacks for one thing and you're likely to leave with half a dozen more. Tempting breads, cheeses and olives are stacked high, along with pies,…

  • London Carriage Works

    Liverpool

    This award-winning restaurant successfully blends ethnic influences from around the globe with staunch British favourites and serves up the result in a…

  • Porto

    The Lake District

    For a proper dinner in Bowness, this well-known address is tucked away in a whitewashed building on Ash St. Ingredients are fundamentally Cumbrian – lamb…

  • Marlboro

    Dorset

    A sustainable slant and a 40-year history help lift this traditional chippy, just metres from Weymouth's quay, above its rivals – mackerel features among…

  • Salamander Restaurant

    South Cornwall

    Most of the food on offer in Mevagissey is served with lashings of salt and vinegar and served out of a paper wrapper, but this place dishes up proper…

  • Rustique

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Tucked away in a quirky vaulted arcade space, this bistro has consistently impressed with its mastery of French country cooking, from confit de canard …

  • Franco Manca

    The West End

    It's first come, first served at Franco Manca, which has come a long way since first feeding Brixton on slow-rise sourdough pizzas a decade ago. The six…

  • Fat Hippo Durham

    Northeast England

    Durham's biggest, best and juiciest burgers – served in brioche buns and accompanied by hand-cut, triple-cooked chips – are sizzled up at the city's…

  • Maharaja

    Birmingham

    Impeccable service sets this intimate, white-tableclothed north Indian restaurant apart from its neighbours, as does the superior food. Creative starters,…

  • La Madeleine

    The Midlands & the Marches

    La Madeleine's pretty, bare-boards interior, outdoor tables in the vine-draped garden and stylish French menu – breakfast croissants, lunchtime tarts and…

  • Bell at Stow

    The Cotswolds

    Among the best of Stow’s lively old pubs, the Bell lurks on the eastern edge of town, covered in greenery. Its enticing menu stretches from brioche…

  • Bone Daddies Ramen Bar

    The West End

    For a bowl of sustaining ramen noodles, you couldn't do better than Bone Daddies on Peter St, the original of an ever-expanding chain. Choose your …

  • Edward Moon's

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Named after a famous travelling chef who cooked up the flavours of home for the British colonial service, this snug independent restaurant serves hearty…

  • Cafe des Amis

    Canterbury

    The name may be French but the dishes served at this colourful cafe are 100% Mexican with the full Monterrey of spicy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and…

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