Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Ethos

    The West End

    More than 40 meat-free and vegan dishes inspired by global cuisines are laid out for self-service in this airily designed restaurant that charges by…

  • Apple Pie

    The Lake District

    For a quick lunch stop, you won't go far wrong at this friendly little caff, which serves stuffed sandwiches, hot pies, baked spuds and yummy cakes (the…

  • Bridge of Balgie Tearoom

    Highland Perthshire

    This cafe, with a suntrap of a terrace overlooking the river, is the beating heart of Glen Lyon, a hub for walkers, cyclists and motorists. The owner is a…

  • Jasmine Thai

    Exeter

    A spicy addition to Exeter, this Thai restaurant has proved very popular. You can play safe with the classics – red, green, Penang or jungle curries – or…

  • Gales of Llangollen

    Snowdonia & the Llŷn

    Equal parts wine bar and bistro, Gales is something of a Llangollen institution. It boasts an ever-changing seasonal menu best enjoyed with a good glass…

  • Bundobust

    Manchester

    Indian veggie street food and craft beer are the order of the day at this export from Leeds. The format’s the same in Manchester, right down to the pallet…

  • Bonobo Cafe

    Aberdeen

    Aberdeen has lagged behind a bit in the vegetarian-restaurant stakes, so it was good to see this 100% vegan cafe open in 2017. The menu runs from…

  • La Fromagerie

    The West End

    This deli-cafe has bowls of delectable salads, antipasto, peppers and beans scattered about the long communal table. Huge slabs of bread invite you to…

  • Bakers' Table

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Housed within Talgarth Mill, this cafe uses its own artisanal stone-ground flour to bake beautiful scones, bara brith (Welsh tea bread) and crusty bread…

  • Rodean

    Exeter

    Run by the same family for 15 years, the Rodean serves inventive cuisine that has built a loyal following and notched up a string of awards. Classic,…

  • Bari

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    A local's tip for Indian food. The setting, next to a busy main road, could be better, but the inside is atmospheric, painted in blingy colours and…

  • Tosa

    Notting Hill & West London

    With a welcoming flaming charcoal grill brightening its window, this simple, casual yet pretty and precise Japanese restaurant fixes its focus on smaller…

  • Fig Tree

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Tucked down an alleyway off Church St, this 19th-century former stable serves Mediterranean-inspired fare at lunch (eg focaccia, pastas and salads) and…

  • Castle View

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    For a serve of cod, chips and mushy peas bigger than your head, you can't do better than this upmarket chippie. There's a pleasant dining area for those…

  • La P'tite Folie

    Edinburgh

    Housed in an unusual, Tudor-lookalike building, the upstairs dining room in this French-style bistro has a pleasantly clubbish feel, with candlelight,…

  • Haydens

    Rye

    Long-time believers in organic and fair-trade produce, Haydens dishes up delicious omelettes, ploughman’s lunches, salads and bagels in a light, breezy…

  • Panzo

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Never has pizza looked more mouth-watering than at Panzo's: oblong-shaped, loaded with toppings and enjoyed in a dining room bathed in the pink hues of…

  • Three Degrees West

    Torquay

    Sandwiched between the seafront and crumbling russet-red cliffs, the terrace of this bar-bistro has uninterrupted views of the waves. The menu spans…

  • Landgate Bistro

    Rye

    Escape the medieval excesses of Rye’s central eateries to this fresh-feeling bistro, slightly off the tourist trail near the impressive 14th-century…

  • Star Anise

    The Cotswolds

    Local produce plays a prominent part in the inventive, mostly vegetarian dishes whipped up at this bubbly cafe. Tuck into lunchtime soups, pastas, felafel…

  • Mad Hatter's

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    White walls offset with Alice in Wonderland stencils provide an elegant backdrop to an affable eatery, which transitions seamlessly from daytime cafe to…

  • Cornish Food Box Company

    South Cornwall

    If it's local provenance that's important, then look nowhere other than this backstreet deli-cafe. It started out packing up boxes of veg, meat and treats…

  • Darleys

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Two miles north of the city centre, this upmarket restaurant has a gorgeous setting in a bright converted mill overlooking the river, with a beautiful…

  • Sam's Chop House

    Manchester

    This Victorian classic serves food seemingly borrowed from a Dickens novel. The highlight is the crispy corned beef hash cake starter, which is salt-cured…

  • Blue Moon Cafe

    Sheffield

    A Sheffield institution offering tasty veggie and vegan creations, breakfasts till 11am and a rotation of single-price mains with a side of rice. It's…

  • Lambs

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Lambs swaps Shakespeare chintz in favour of modern elegance but throws in authentic 16th-century ceiling beams for good measure. The menu embraces…

  • Sagar

    The West End

    This branch of a mini-chain specialises in vegetarian dishes from the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It's cheap, filling and of a fine standard. Try…

  • Contrast Brasserie

    Inverness

    Book early for one of the best-value restaurants in Inverness – a dining room that drips designer style, with smiling professional staff and truly…

  • Number 16

    Glasgow

    Run with warmth, this cosy narrow space near the bottom of Byres Rd is a pleasing spot for a short menu of quality Scottish cuisine based around excellent…

  • Dockyard Cafe

    Bristol

    With a waterside terrace and big picture windows overlooking the City Dock, the Dockyard Cafe is popular with people visiting the neighbouring SS Great…

  • Cornish Arms

    Dartmoor National Park

    Chef John Hooker has created something special here: a smart but still convivial pub serving creative but unpretentious food that remains true to its West…

  • Chesters by the River

    The Lake District

    Beside a rattling brook at Skelwith Bridge, halfway between Ambleside and Elterwater, this smart cafe is definitely more gourmet than greasy spoon:…

  • Lussmanns Fish & Grill

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This bright, modern restaurant, steps from the cathedral, serves a changing, season-focused, ethically sourced menu of creative British dishes with…

  • Homeground

    The Lake District

    Windermere gets its own boutique coffee house, serving excellent flat whites, pourovers and ristrettos, accompanied by a fine display of milk art. It's…

  • Mosque Kitchen

    Edinburgh

    Expect shared tables and disposable plates, but this is the place to go for cheap, authentic and delicious homemade curries, kebabs, pakoras and naan…

  • Boston Tea Party

    Bristol

    First-rate sandwiches and burgers, fresh juices and locally roasted coffee are served up in style at this southwest deli chain's very first store. Brunch…

  • Fine Cheese Co

    Bath

    In this hog heaven for fans of les grands fromages staff will soon have you sampling a top-notch selection of cheesy delights. The adjoining cafe is…

  • Da Haaf

    Shetland

    In a fisheries college, this place has a slightly canteeny feel but great water views out of big windows. It does simple but tasty snacks all day and…

  • Mono

    Glasgow

    Combining vegan food with a music shop, ultra-casual Mono is a boho Glasgow classic. The menu takes on favourites like burgers and fish and chips, as well…

  • Gro Coffee

    Southern Scotland

    Part of a renaissance of this part of Irvine's harbourside, this upbeat cafe and bakery is run according to sustainable principles. It covers a lot of…

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