Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • West Yard Market

    North London

    There are dozens of food stalls in the West Yard of Camden Lock Market, offering every imaginable cuisine – from French and Argentinian to Japanese and…

  • Sea Breezes

    Portree (Port Righ)

    Sea Breezes is an informal, no-frills restaurant specialising in local fish and shellfish fresh from the boat – try the impressive seafood platter, a…

  • An Crùbh

    Skye

    This gorgeous modern community centre, opened in 2017, has a cafe with fantastic views over the sea to the mainland mountains, and sofas in front of a…

  • Secret Seaview

    North York Moors National Park

    Housed inside Robin Hood's 18th-century former chapel, Secret Seaview unfolds into an impressive casual dining space with a lofty ceiling and petite…

  • Hudson Steakhouse

    Bath

    Steak, steak and more steak is this acclaimed eatery's raison d'être. Tuck into top-quality cuts from porterhouse to prime fillet, all sourced from a…

  • Pura Maison

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Simply styled in shades of coffee and cream, this plain and unpretentious place takes the best of Scottish produce and serves it with a French flourish in…

  • Cross View Tearooms

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    So popular with locals that you'll find tables reserved for breakfast and lunch, the Cross View focuses on simple food done well and lists its local…

  • Storm

    Dorset

    How rare is this? The dish you're eating could well have been caught by the chef! At chilled-out Storm, fisher Pete also rattles the pots 'n' pans,…

  • Harbour Lights

    South Cornwall

    Falmouth's classic – and best – chippy, voted Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2017. Depending on the catch of the day, you might tuck into…

  • Buth Bheag

    North & West Coast

    This tiny place by the water near the tourist office has great fresh seafood salads and rolls for a pittance. Get them to take away and munch on them…

  • George

    Dorset

    It's five centuries since Sherborne's oldest, cosiest inn pulled its first pint; today it signals its age with wooden settles polished smooth by countless…

  • Cargo

    Bristol

    Set in scores of former shipping containers stacked two stories high on the dockside, these bijou eateries offer bites ranging from curries and burgers to…

  • Melinsey Mill

    South Cornwall

    Just outside Veryan, this 16th-century watermill has been converted into a delightful cafe and craft shop, where you can pick up wacky withy sculptures…

  • Cotto

    Cambridge

    Now set inside the swish Gonville Hotel, Cotto delivers an irresistible blend of artistry and precision. Delights might include seafood velouté or the…

  • @Angela's

    Exeter

    One of the most well-known of Exeter's fine-dining restaurants, good for formal, French-inspired dishes served in a starchy, white-tablecloth setting…

  • Ate O'Clock

    York

    Heated outdoor seating in a cosy, covered alleyway makes this a popular choice. The menu is full of classic bistro dishes (sirloin steak, slow-roasted…

  • Kalpna

    Edinburgh

    A long-standing Edinburgh favourite, Kalpna is one of the best Indian restaurants in the country, vegetarian or otherwise. The cuisine is mostly Gujarati,…

  • Cove Fish

    Dorset

    The seafood piled high in this shed by the path to the beach has been caught by ninth- and 10th-generation fishermen Joe and Levi. Bag some fish for the…

  • Real Food Market

    North London

    This vibrant market in front of King's Cross station brings together two dozen gourmet food stalls three times a week. You can get anything from lovely…

  • Rockets & Rascals

    Plymouth

    In this hip 'bicycle emporium', bikes and Tour de France memorabilia hang from the walls and happy customers tuck into punchy coffee, gourmet sarnies and…

  • Avebury Manor Tea Room

    Wiltshire

    The elegant library of historic Avebury Manor sets the scene for soups, jacket potatoes, brownies and a classic afternoon tea: fresh-baked scones, tiered…

  • Forest Café

    Edinburgh

    A chilled-out, colourful and comfortably scuffed-around-the-edges antidote to squeaky-clean espresso bars, this volunteer-run, not-for-profit art space…

  • KernowForno

    Cornwall

    Crispy pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven – so what's so special? The fact that it operates out of the back of a mobile street van, perhaps – and still…

  • Cafe Lephin

    Skye

    A mixture of modern and rustic with touches of tweed and sheepskin, this wee cafe captures the spirit of enterprise that's bringing life back to areas of…

  • Thai Café

    Outer Hebrides

    Here’s a surprise – authentic, inexpensive Thai food in the heart of Stornoway. This spick-and-span, no-frills restaurant has a Thai chef and serves some…

  • Otters Fine Foods

    The Midlands & the Marches

    A storybook-pretty whitewashed cottage with a thatched roof houses this Oakham deli. Pick up sandwiches, quiches, soups, salads, cheeses, meats,…

  • Lynnfield Hotel

    Kirkwall

    This sizeable hotel restaurant by the Highland Park Distillery offers well-presented, rich cuisine that's long been a local favourite. The menu changes,…

  • The Rocks

    Scotland

    Gazing out at Dunbar from its westerly cliffs, the Rocks serves up generous plates of locally sourced seafood and steak in two charming, deep-red dining…

  • Pen-y-Ghent Cafe

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A traditional cafe run by the same family since 1965, the Pen-y-Ghent fills walkers' fuel tanks with fried eggs and chips, homemade scones and pint-sized…

  • Bayleaf Delicatessen

    Orkney

    On the meandering main street through Stromness you'll find this very likeable little deli. Local cheeses and yoghurts are a highlight, alongside smoked…

  • Manbos

    Dorset

    No wonder the locals love Manbos: a cosy atmosphere, great service, good prices and flavoursome, homemade bistro dishes packed with local produce. Pasta…

  • Old Storehouse

    Kirkwall

    This exciting project that was just about to open as we last passed by has seen a transformation of a listed 19th-century herring warehouse into an…

  • Press Room

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Located right next to the castle entrance, this arty cafe serves a tasty selection of meals, including rarebit made with ciabatta and a good choice of…

  • Pierhead Restaurant & Bar

    Shetland

    This pub near the harbour in Lower Voe opens year-round but does food in summer only, with hearty home cooking supplemented by daily local seafood…

  • Mac & Jac's

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Creative salads, flatbreads, sharing plates, spelt risotto and a savoury tart of the day are served at this light, bright cafe set in a chic white-painted…

  • Poole Arms

    Dorset

    The grub at this ancient pub is strong on locally landed seafood – try the homemade fish pie, local crab or pan-fried herring roe. Order some New Forest…

  • Sam's

    South Cornwall

    Sam's has been a stalwart in Fowey for years. Booth seats, Day-Glo menus and a lively local vibe keep the feel laid-back, and the menu of burgers, fish,…

  • Lister Arms

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This comfy coaching inn is the best spot in Malham to kick back after a walk, with open fires for chilly days, a beer garden out back and classic pub…

  • Orange Tree

    Torquay

    Formal, old-school fine dining, with the requisite white starched tablecloths, hushed service and soft mood lighting. Good for rich, trad dishes like…

  • Boiler House Food Hall

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    More than 50 plant-based food stalls and ethical retail brands pitch up in the Old Truman Brewery's high-ceilinged boiler room at the weekend. Munch on…

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