Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom

  • Riddle & Finns

    Brighton & Hove

    Regarded as the town’s most refined seafood spot, R&F is light on gimmicky interiors (think white butcher-shop tiles, marble tables and candles) but heavy…

  • Campden Coffee Company

    The Cotswolds

    It’s a shame about the generic-sounding name, because this is actually a very pleasant cafe, peacefully located in the historic Old Silk Mill, with nice…

  • Asadal

    The West End

    Down an unpromising staircase near Holborn Tube station lies this authentic Korean joint, all timber screens and monochrome photos of the homeland. Tables…

  • SILCo Searoom

    St Ives

    Now run by the St Ives Liquor Company (makers of the town's premium craft gin), this wharf-side restaurant specialises in Cornish-tinged tapas: crab…

  • Shakespeare's

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    With flocked wallpaper and gilt-framed orientalist scenes covering the walls, and dapperly dressed staff delivering tasty brasserie-style meals,…

  • French Quarter

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Wedged in a railway viaduct arch, this Parisian-style wine bar has small tapas-style sharing plates and larger platters based on recipes from the French…

  • Parsonage Grill

    Oxford

    For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…

  • Hayloft Restaurant

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    The in-house restaurant at Bodnant Welsh Food is more than an afterthought – offering wholesome seasonal dishes such as vanilla-baked beetroot with…

  • Australasia

    Manchester

    One of Manchester's most successful building conversions has been that of the basement archive of the Manchester Evening News into this surprisingly…

  • Old Electric Shop

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Hay's hippest cafe inhabits an eclectic junk-shop-like space crammed with studios selling new and vintage clothing, furniture and, of course, books. The…

  • Diwana Bhel Poori House

    North London

    One of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in London, Diwana specialises in Bombay-style bhel poori (a tangy, soft and crunchy ‘party mix’ dish, £3.95)…

  • Blas Burgerworks

    St Ives

    St Ives' boutique burger joint, with an ecofriendly manifesto and an imaginative menu. Go for a 6oz Classic Blasburger, or branch out with a guacamole and…

  • Galvin La Chapelle

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    For lashings of la-di-da with an extra serve of ooh la la, you can't beat the incredibly grand surrounds of this soaring Victorian hall, inhabited by bow…

  • Barrafina

    The West End

    With no reservations, you may need to get in line for an hour or so at this restaurant that produces some of the best tapas in town. Divine mouthfuls are…

  • Infinity Foods Kitchen

    Brighton & Hove

    The sister establishment of Infinity Foods wholefoods shop (health-food cooperative and Brighton institution) serves a wide variety of vegetarian and…

  • Sushi Samba

    London

    One floor below Duck & Waffle, Sushi Samba is a vivacious blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine that dishes up spot-on sushi rolls, churrasco…

  • Fishworks

    The West End

    The emphasis here is on the freshest seafood: entry is via the attached fishmongers (9am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, from 10am Sunday). There are some…

  • Deyn's Deli

    Northumberland Coast

    Get your fix of Holy Island crab, Craster kippers and Loch Duart smoked salmon in various guises at this busy deli-cum-cafe. There's a handful of tables…

  • Poppie's

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    This glorious recreation of a 1950s East End chippy comes complete with wait-staff in pinnies and hairnets, and Blitz memorabilia. As well as the usual…

  • No Name Shop

    Kent

    The far-from-anonymous No Name Shop is a French-owned deli (downstairs) and bistro (upstairs) near the bus stop, a pleasantly aromatic spot for a quick…

  • Rat Inn

    Northeast England

    Allegedly named for the publican who 'ratted' to the crown during the Jacobite risings, this charming stone country pub 2.5 miles northeast of Hexham has…

  • Bully's

    Cardiff

    Eclectica (banknotes, receipts from famous restaurants etc) covers the walls of this cosy neighbourhood bistro, a quirky setting for high-quality cooking…

  • Rooftop Restaurant

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Glorious views of the River Avon extend from the dining room and outdoor terrace of this restaurant atop the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Global flavours…

  • Paper Mill

    Scotland

    Perched above the River Esk in sleepy Lasswade, 5 miles south of Edinburgh, is this former paper mill, now a gorgeous restaurant and bar decked out with…

  • Holborn Dining Room

    The West End

    This masculine-feeling brasserie attached to the Rosewood London – all reclaimed oak, antique mirrors and leather banquettes – serves up such delights as…

  • Quay Ingredient

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Beneath the Tyne Bridge's soaring steel girders, this chic hole-in-the-wall has a devoted following for cooked breakfasts (scrambled eggs with white…

  • Gunpowder

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    As you walk into this tiny Indian place, it's the smell that hits you: the delicious tang of spices and incense. The punchy food is inspired by family…

  • El Pirata

    The West End

    Its bemusing name notwithstanding, this quality, split-level Spanish restaurant offers over 50 tapas, traditional mains such as grilled lamb chops and…

  • Conservatory

    Northeast England

    The pick of Navigation Point's waterside restaurants is this red-brick building with a timber-decked terrace. Breakfast is served until 11.30am, followed…

  • Peterstone Court

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    The genteel environment of a Georgian manor-house hotel is a very good starting point for a memorable dining experience. Peterstone Court has the added…

  • Hubble Bubble Coffee House

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This friendly, family-run cafe, steps from the cathedral, has a buzzy, contemporary feel. In a quirky space that’s all filament lightbulbs, stripped wood,…

  • French Rooms

    County Antrim

    Incorporating a homewares shop and gourmet deli counter, this French-themed emporium with zinc-topped tables is an especially good option for breakfast …

  • Ma Goa

    Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court

    This much-loved family-run restaurant specialises in the subtle cuisine of Portugal’s former colony of Goa on India’s west coast. Winning dishes include…

  • Ozone Coffee Roasters

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    During the day this Kiwi-run cafe is full of artsy types hunched over their computers and new-media mavens appropriating booth seats for impromptu…

  • Caravan

    North London

    Housed in the lofty Granary Building, the King's Cross redevelopment's first tenant (2012) is a vast industrial-chic destination for tasty fusion bites…

  • Swan Inn

    The Cotswolds

    With a maze of lively rooms, roaring winter fires and bench tables overlooking a gorgeous orchard, this popular riverside gastropub, 3 miles east of…

  • Pierre Victoire

    Oxford

    This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish…

  • Firebird

    Glasgow

    A combined bar and bistro with a cheery feel, Firebird has zany artwork on its bright walls and, more importantly, quality nosh whisked under the noses of…

  • L’Artisan

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    With its smartly prepared French cuisine, courtesy of owners from the original Montpellier in France, this romantic, much-lauded restaurant is a…

  • Pheasant Inn

    Keswick

    A short drive along Bassenthwaite Lake is this fine-dining pub. Hunting prints and pewter tankards cover the old bar, stocked with vintage whiskies and…

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