Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Geographer

    Fort William

    Bright and modern in atmosphere, this restaurant takes its inspiration from the owner's travels with a menu that mixes standards, such as burgers and fish…

  • Taisteal

    Edinburgh

    Taisteal is the Gaelic word for 'travel', so it's no surprise that the menu in this convivial bistro is a fusion of Scottish produce with influences and…

  • Audela

    Northumberland Coast

    Named for the last vessel to be built at Berwick Shipyard (in 1979) and set in a former cockle shop, Audela is the town's top table. Local suppliers…

  • Zuma

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Zuma oozes style – a modern-day take on the traditional Japanese izakaya (‘a place to stay and drink sake’), where drinking and eating harmonise. The…

  • The Ginger Pig

    Brighton & Hove

    Just two minutes from Hove beachfront, this gastropub is well located for a smart-casual evening meal after a stroll on the pebbles. The set menu is your…

  • Cafe Cittá

    Cardiff

    Once you're lured through the door by the delicious garlicky scents wafting out of the wood-fired oven, you'll want to linger in this little slice of la…

  • Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant

    Yorkshire

    The word 'quirky' could have been invented to describe this place. It's an atmospheric maze of small rooms, with an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet…

  • Bureau

    Birmingham

    While this gleaming marble ex-office building dating from 1902 serves stupendous cocktails (like hickory-smoked Bloody Marys), it's worth visiting for its…

  • Nordic Bakery

    The West End

    This is the perfect place to escape the Soho chaos and relax in a dark-wood-panelled space on the southern side of a delightful 'undiscovered' square…

  • Windsor Grill

    Windsor & Eton

    A cornucopia for carnivores, 10 minutes’ walk from the castle beyond the end of Peascod St, the meat-mad Windsor Grill is primarily a steakhouse, serving…

  • Briciole

    The West End

    'Crumbs' is an inviting corner trattoria with a cafe and deli out front and a cosy dining room out back. The food isn't overly complex: Palermo-style…

  • Plough Inn

    Northumberland Coast

    An 1896 coaching inn now contains this excellent gastropub styled like a contemporary hunting lodge. Evening dining is inspired: hot water crust mixed…

  • Fisherman's Wife

    Whitby

    Classic, simple seafood dishes and its prime location overlooking the beach and harbour have kept diners coming back to Fisherman's Wife for years. Whitby…

  • Boathouse Cafe

    Plymouth

    With a deck enclosed by canvas and clear plastic, and a quayside setting, the Boathouse has a firmly nautical flavour. Fittingly, its chefs delight in…

  • Lima

    The West End

    Peru's capital has one of the hottest food scenes in the world, and this namesake restaurant brings that colour, zest and simple deliciousness to London…

  • York & Albany

    North London

    Part of chef Gordon Ramsay’s culinary empire, this lively hotel brasserie serves British classics in its light-filled dining room from breakfast (£11 to …

  • The Fishes

    Oxford

    In a delightful rural setting 1.5 miles west of central Oxford, this buzzy red-brick Victorian gastropub draws a devoted crowd to enjoy classy modern…

  • Cuttlefish

    Oxford

    Whether your taste in seafood is for cod and chips (£11) or opulent mixed platters (from £38 for two), this bright, open Spanish-flavoured bistro will…

  • Old Bookbinders Ale House

    Oxford

    This charming neighbourhood pub is a hit with Jericho locals for its distinctive and very tasty line in French cuisine, including simple classics like…

  • Sally Lunn's

    Bath

    Eating a bun at Sally Lunn's is a Bath tradition. It's all about proper English tea here, brewed in bone-china teapots, with finger sandwiches and dainty…

  • Gaucho

    North London

    Carnivores rejoice; this is one of the finest places in London for a steak (though all toppings and sauces are extra). There are a half-dozen branches of…

  • Chiang Mai Kitchen

    Oxford

    Real-deal Thai cuisine in central Oxford, in a fine medieval building tucked down a little alleyway. As well as the expected curries, with plenty of…

  • Manjit's Kitchen

    Leeds

    The vegetarian menu is simple and memorable at this award-winning Punjabi-Yorkshire food truck inside Kirkgate Market’s street-food hall: Manjit’s fist…

  • 1331

    York

    This courtyard complex houses a bar, a cocktail lounge and even a private cinema, along with an appealing 1st-floor restaurant serving a menu of crowd…

  • Musa Art Cafe

    Aberdeen

    The bright paintings on the walls match the vibrant furnishings and smart gastronomic creations at this great cafe-restaurant, set in a former church. In…

  • Same Same But Different

    Bath

    In this boho hang-out for the town's trendies you can tuck into picante poached eggs for breakfast, gourmet sandwiches for lunch and afternoon cappuccino…

  • Restaurant Sat Bains

    Nottingham

    Boundary-pushing chef Sat Bains has been awarded two Michelin stars for his wildly inventive tasting menus (no à la carte; dietary restrictions can be…

  • The Deck

    Cardiff

    With roses on the wallpaper and pastel bunting strung across the ceiling, this 'coffee house and cakery' has gone for the full nanna-chic look in its…

  • Me & Mrs Jones

    Torquay

    In this chilled-out cafe-deli, twinkling fairy lights are strung above a scattering of upcycled tables surrounded by gourmet goodies: organic sourdough, …

  • Duke & Rye

    Southeast England

    Occupying a large deconsecrated church opposite Chichester Cathedral, this temple of food and ale allows you to refuel and kick back in an incongruously…

  • Fumo

    Manchester

    This glass-fronted restaurant specialises in Venetian-style tapas known as cicchetti – you can take your pick from a broad-ranging menu that includes a…

  • Eight Bells Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Nestled into a delightfully updated 14th-century inn, this relaxed pub wins points for its flagstone floors, warm service and good modern-British country…

  • Bean Inn

    St Ives

    Vegetarian visitors to St Ives swear by this small place in Carbis Bay, which takes a free reign in cherry-picking its dishes from across the world's…

  • Coffi Co

    Cardiff

    The best outlet from this small South Wales coffee shop chain juts out over the waters of Cardiff Bay, giving stunning views of Mermaid Quay, Penarth and…

  • Ca' Dora

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    A welcome spot among the somewhat tired line of pubs around this part of Tarbert's waterfront, this cheerful, locally popular cafe has bright and breezy…

  • Loveday's

    South Cornwall

    This bistro near the harbour takes the loose concept of 'seafaring' as its raison d'être, which in practice just means there are plenty of fish on the…

  • Aubrey's Traditional Crêperie

    Nottingham

    Traditional down to its savoury galettes made with buckwheat flour, sweet crêpes including salted caramel and its Breton ciders, this little hole in the…

  • Broadway Deli

    The Cotswolds

    If it’s not sunny enough to eat in this buzzing deli’s garden, head up the creaky stairs, beyond shelves stacked with local produce, to find red-clothed…

  • Meat Bar

    Glasgow

    Like a mafia-film speakeasy where some minor henchman gets whacked, Meat Bar has underworld ambience carried off with style. As the name suggests, it's…

  • Brodie's

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Just off the central square, this has a comfortably modern interior and handsomely presented fare that features seafood, lamb and vegetarian options, with…

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