Must-see restaurants in England

  • Tamarind

    The West End

    A mix of refined classics from various Indian regions and innovations such as vegetable-and-kale seekh kebab stuffed with black-fig chutney, Tamarind has…

  • Sambal Shiok

    North London

    Sambal Shiok calls itself a laksa bar – and indeed it makes the tastiest laksa this side of Kuala Lumpur. A fragrant coconut noodle dish, laksa is its…

  • Driftwood

    South Cornwall

    Chef Chris Eden has worked wonders at this hotel restaurant since taking it over, and it's one of only a handful of places in Cornwall to sport a shiny…

  • Etsu

    Liverpool

    The best Japanese food in town is in this contemporary spot on the ground floor of an office building. The speciality of the house is its fresh sushi and…

  • Gelupo

    The West End

    The queue outside Gelupo can stretch down the street on summer weekend evenings, and it’s no wonder: this is central London’s most authentic gelateria…

  • Adam's

    Birmingham

    Michelin-starred Adam's wows with intricately prepared and presented flavour combinations, such as lamb sweetbreads with goats curd, mint and radish,…

  • Hawksmoor

    Manchester

    The steakhouse that has had London's carnivores salivating landed in Manchester in 2017 and hasn't disappointed. The setting, inside a Grade II–listed…

  • Koya Bar

    The West End

    Arrive early if you don’t want to queue at this informal but excellent Japanese eatery with counter seating. Londoners come here for their fill of…

  • Woolpack Inn

    The Cotswolds

    This lively little rural pub in Slad, 2 miles south of Painswick, was a favourite watering hole of local author Laurie Lee, whose portrait and books adorn…

  • Greenhouse

    The West End

    Reached through a wonderful sculpture-filled garden, twin-Michelin-starred Greenhouse is a mainstay of Mayfair luxury dining. The tasting menus are only…

  • The Oven

    Bath

    The Oven is, without doubt, the best pizzeria in Bath, a slice of Italian hosting with a warm atmosphere and wafts of basil. Using local produce and high…

  • Mr P's Curious Tavern

    York

    Mr P’s specialises in imaginative small plates, deli meats and cheeses, with a quality wine list – not what you’d expect from its touristy location. It's…

  • Le Boudin Blanc

    The West End

    Surely this is one of the best French bistros in London, with meat dishes such as confit duck leg or Dover sole cooked to perfection, sauces perfectly…

  • Tiny Tim’s Tearoom

    Canterbury

    It’s no mean feat to be declared ‘Kent Tearoom of the Year’, but this swish 1930s cafe was awarded the accolade in 2015. It offers hungry shoppers big…

  • The Pond

    Brighton & Hove

    For a decent pint and unimaginably good food, walk a few streets up from the busy North Laine shopping area to the Pond. Loved by locals and welcoming to…

  • Oxford Kitchen

    Oxford

    Oxford’s not renowned for high-end, cutting-edge cuisine, so if you’re crying out for a few foams, mousses, funny-shaped plates and bumpy slates, make…

  • Beijing Dumpling

    The West End

    You can see the stars of the show before you even walk in, as tiny dough pockets ready to be made into xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are kneaded at speed…

  • Nobu

    The West End

    Book well in advance to chew and view at one of London's greatest celebrity magnets. The food is Japanese-Peruvian (with a heavy emphasis on the former)…

  • Twenty2

    Chester

    The elegant dining room of Edgar House has a fine tasting menu of British classics given a modern twist. The sommelier's wine flights (£34.95) are…

  • Wheelers Oyster Bar

    Kent

    Squeeze onto a stool by the bar or into the four-table Victorian dining room of this baby-blue and pink restaurant, then choose from the seasonal menu and…

  • Miyama

    London

    There's a sense of a well-kept secret about this authentic Japanese restaurant, tucked away in a basement of a nondescript building (enter from…

  • Monro

    Liverpool

    The Monro is one of the city's favourite spots for lunch, dinner and, especially, weekend brunch. The constantly changing menu of classic British dishes…

  • The Kitchen

    Chester

    Delicious mezze and other small plates from the Levant are the mainstay at the ground-floor restaurant in Storyhouse, Chester's exciting new arts centre…

  • Jesmond Dene House

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Executive Head Chef Michael Penaluna is the architect of an exquisite regional menu – venison from County Durham, oysters from Lindisfarne and herbs…

  • Joseph Benjamin

    Chester

    A bright star in Chester's culinary firmament is this combo restaurant, bar and deli that delivers carefully prepared local produce to take away or eat in…

  • English’s of Brighton

    Brighton & Hove

    A 75-year-old institution and celebrity haunt, this local seafood paradise dishes up everything from Essex oysters to locally caught lobster and Dover…

  • HOST

    Liverpool

    A bright, airy room with the look of a chic, contemporary New York brasserie serves up superb pan-Asian dishes such as Indonesian braised lamb with fried…

  • Star Inn The City

    York

    Its riverside setting in a Grade II–listed engine house and quirky British menu make Andrew Pern’s York outpost of the Star Inn an exceedingly pleasant…

  • Adam Reid at The French

    Manchester

    Adam Reid's exquisite Modern British cuisine is considered one of Manchester's culinary highlights, especially if you opt for one of the three tasting…

  • Rudy's

    Manchester

    Makers of the best pizza in town, Rudy's can be a tough table to get (put your name down and wait) but it is oh so worth it. It makes its own dough, and…

  • Webbe's at the Fish Cafe

    Rye

    Rye's best fish restaurant is a simple dining room flooded with natural light from large arched windows. The menu features local fish such as Rye Bay…

  • Craftworks Street Kitchen

    South Cornwall

    Inside an old shipping container, this rough-and-ready little diner turns out the best street food in the city. Choose from delicious tacos and burritos…

  • Moshimo

    Brighton & Hove

    Moshimo is the real deal, with over 50 sushi types and combinations available in bento boxes, on the pick-your-own conveyor belt and on boat-shaped…

  • Salt House

    Liverpool

    Liverpool has grown fond of its Spanish tapas bars, and this gorgeous spot – half deli, half restaurant – is the best of them. The cooking is authentic,…

  • Roka

    The West End

    This stunner of a Japanese restaurant mixes casual dining on wooden benches with robatayaki (charcoal-grilled) titbits from the central range, augmented…

  • Rudy's

    Manchester

    The second branch of the excellent Rudy's in Ancoats serves exactly the same pizzas, made exactly the same way as the original. It also operates a no…

  • Old Vienna

    Torquay

    It may be run by an engaging Austrian, but plenty of local produce finds its way onto the tables at this acclaimed, intimate eatery. The result is an…

  • Simpsons Tavern

    London

    'Old school' doesn't even come close to describing Simpsons, a City institution since 1757. Huge portions of traditional British grub are served to diners…

  • Tuscany

    Isle of Man

    Authentic Italian cuisine prepared in accordance with the principles of the Slow Food movement. The homemade linguine with pesto would pass muster with…

  • Star Inn the Harbour exterior seating

    Star Inn the Harbour

    Whitby

    Yorkshire food hero Andrew Pern, of Michelin-starred Star Inn fame, gutted the former tourist office to create this spin-off restaurant on the harbour…

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