Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • North Sea Fish Restaurant

    The West End

    Since 1977, the North Sea has set out to cook fresh fish and potatoes – a simple ambition in which it succeeds admirably. Jumbo-sized plaice, halibut,…

  • Wild Honey

    The West End

    Wild Honey receives consistently good reviews for its food and wine, stunning wood-panelled dining room and professional service. The French-slanted menu…

  • Rendezvous

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh’s oldest Chinese restaurant, dating from 1956, is a no-frills, no-nonsense place, offering an extensive menu of Cantonese and Peking dishes with…

  • Quod

    Oxford

    This smart, conspicuous, central brasserie, set in a former bank, could be anywhere in the world, but there’s no faulting its efficient all-day delivery…

  • Treehouse

    Northumberland Coast

    Surrounded by Alnwick Garden's treetops (but not perched up within them as its name would imply), this timber-lined restaurant serves contemporary fare:…

  • Yoobi

    The West End

    Calling itself 'London's first temakeria', Yoobi's speciality is fresh and scrummy temaki, sushi rolled up in a crispy nori (seaweed) cone for devouring…

  • Nusa Dua

    The West End

    OK, so the food might not taste like it was just dished from out of a makan cart in Jogjakarta. But when we're in the mood for a bit of Indonesian, we…

  • Mid Brae Inn

    Shetland

    Though this looks down-at-heel from outside, and the public bar on one side is a bit tatty, the restaurant area in the other wing has been pleasantly…

  • Dosa Park

    Oxford

    Set back from the road, near the station, this South Indian diner might not look anything special, but its bare-bones back room makes a great option for a…

  • Honest Burgers

    The West End

    It's the burgers – made from Turner & George of Clerkenwell dry-aged beef – rather than the ambience that's the pull at this hard-to-find branch of the…

  • Nardini's

    Southern Scotland

    Nothing typifies the old-time feel of Largs more than this giant art-deco gelateria. The ice creams are decadently delicious, with rich flavours that'll…

  • Walwyn Arms

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Westons ciders are served at this welcoming country pub, just across from Westons Cider Mills. Cider is also used in many dishes, such as a twice-baked,…

  • Ragam

    The West End

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and tiny Ragam hasn't been messing with the fundamentals – affordable, excellent dishes – since 1985. It hardly merits a…

  • Ekachai

    North London

    You probably wouldn't write home to grandma in Bangkok (or Singapore for that matter) about Ekachai, but if you're in the King's Cross area and need a…

  • Terrace Cafe & Restaurant

    North London

    A self-service cafeteria with a more expensive serviced-restaurant section (mains £11.95 to £18.95) side by side offer a range of hot and cold mains –…

  • Mint Leaf

    The West End

    This large, very central basement eatery just up from Trafalgar Sq represents a new breed of Indian restaurant – all sleek design with a highly inventive…

  • Bao Soho

    The West End

    This very slick Soho hole-in-the-wall raises the bar on Taiwan food especially gua bao, fluffy white steamed buns filled with confit pork, fried chicken…

  • Queen’s

    North London

    This gorgeous pub in well-heeled Primrose Hill serves up excellent British seasonal food that takes no risks: fish and chips, pies and burgers. But the…

  • Fountain Inn

    South Cornwall

    It's reassuring to see that Mevagissey's oldest pub has clung on to its salty seaside charm – beams, fireplaces, slate flagstones and all. It's tiny –…

  • Gelato Mio

    Notting Hill & West London

    Sun-soaked Notting Hill summer days find cooling relief at this ice-cream parlour, where low-fat and dense Italian gelato (thicker and less airy than ice…

  • Tŷ Gwyn Hotel

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This 400-year-old coaching inn oozes character from every one of its numerous exposed beams. The menu is full of delicious-sounding local ingredients (Pen…

  • Y Sospan

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    In a book-lined, flagstoned and rough-beamed 1606 building that once served as a prison, this relaxed local serves fry-up breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket…

  • Abeno

    The West End

    This Japanese restaurant specialises in okonomiyaki, a thick savoury pancake from Osaka consisting of cabbage, egg and flour (plus any of over 20 optional…

  • Rasa N16

    North London

    This shocking-pink South Indian vegetarian eatery is Stoke Newington’s best-known – and most visible – restaurant. Friendly service, a calm atmosphere,…

  • Cuan Mór

    Oban

    This always-busy bar and bistro is attractively decked out and sports a no-nonsense menu of old favourites – from haddock and chips or home-made lasagne…

  • Princi

    The West End

    Most people come to Princi by accident rather than design; they were just walking by and suddenly noticed a mouth-watering array of breads and Italian…

  • Moksh

    Cardiff

    There's a grounding Goan influence to this atypical Indian restaurant, but the kitchen shoots off on tangents such as 'Willy Wonka and the Spice Factory':…

  • Manos Café-Deli

    Oxford

    For home-cooked tastes of the Mediterranean, head for this Greek deli-restaurant, where you’ll find the likes of spinach-and-feta tart, chicken or felafel…

  • Kulu Kulu

    The West End

    This simple, bustling place just off Piccadilly Circus is one of the most affordable conveyor-belt Japanese places in town. The offerings are pretty…

  • Dome

    Plymouth

    The Dome's setting is a prime one: in the middle of the Hoe overlooking Plymouth's vast bay. The cooking focuses on well-executed midrange classics – so…

  • Veggie Pret

    The West End

    We wouldn't normally include what is essentially a fast-foot joint (albeit one with a twist), but this branch of the popular local Pret a Manger chain is…

  • Pier 64

    Wales

    Jutting out over the water in a slick modern building, this upmarket wine bar and steakhouse caters to the boat-shoes brigade with slabs of meat of…

  • A la Russe

    Windsor & Eton

    A fine array of set-price lunch and dinner menus and warm, friendly service make this Continental-style bistro excellent value. As well as French classics…

  • Dean Street Townhouse Restaurant

    The West End

    Afternoon tea in the restaurant next door (separate entrance) to the Dean Street Townhouse is olde-worlde cosy, with its velvet-upholstered furniture and…

  • Sam's on the Beach

    South Cornwall

    Lodged in the old lifeboat house on Polkerris, this beachside outpost of the all-conquering Sam's empire is handy for post-swim snacks. Pizza is a…

  • Burger & Lobster Soho

    The West End

    London's seemingly insatiable appetite for burgers has taken a slight detour at this branch of an award-winning mini chain. Along with four versions of…

  • Black Sheep

    Isle of Wight

    Chilled tunes on the music system, piles of newspapers and a palm-dotted terrace draw the locals to this laid-back Ryde venue – as do the regular live…

  • Scafell Hotel

    The Lake District

    A slate roof and black-and-white walls make this inn look classic, and so it proves: its Riverside Bar is an old hikers' haunt with dishes such as trout,…

  • Chilango

    North London

    The good value and tastiness of Chilango's Mexican fare is no secret among Islingtonians on a budget. Burritos come bursting to the seams with your choice…

  • Great British Pizza Company

    Kent

    A world away from your normal ‘British pizza’, the delicious cheese-topped wheels at this cool hang-out are made using the best local and Italian…

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