Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Café Délices

    Guernsey

    A busy breakfast joint and a brisk spot for lunch, this cafe serves such creative fare as sweet and savoury galettes and crepes, crab and tarragon…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pier 17

    Guernsey

    The bright and stylish bistro is a favourite choice for sea views coupled with modern British dishes, such as pan-fried brill with asparagus, aubergine…

  • 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…

  • Hathaways

    The Channel Islands

    Making good use of the herbs and vegetables that are grown in the grounds of La Seigneurie, Hathaways is an informal spot for seasonal mains such as…

  • 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:…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pinky Murphy's Café

    South Cornwall

    You'll almost need a pair of sunglasses to cope with the kitsch dazzle of stripes, spots and colours on show in this endearingly retro cafe. It serves a…

  • 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…

  • Rockfish

    Plymouth

    In the cheery bistro of renowned southwest chef Mitch Tonks, you get as many chips as you can eat with whatever fish has been landed at the neighbouring…

  • Mythos!

    Southeast Wales

    Exposed beams, stone walls and dramatic lighting make this lively Greek bar and restaurant memorable, but it's the authentic, delicious food that…

  • Glassboat

    Bristol

    This converted river barge is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner, with candlelit tables and harbour views through a glass extension. The refined food…

  • Tartar Frigate

    Kent

    Dating back to the 18th century, this seafront pub is a great place to be in summer when tourists and locals alike spill out onto the beach. The seafood…

  • Pint Shop

    Cambridge

    Popular Pint Shop's vision is to embrace eating and drinking equally. To this end, it's both a busy bar specialising in draught craft beer and a stylish…

  • Bar Soba

    Glasgow

    With candles flickering in windows, there's a certain sense of intimacy in stylish Bar Soba, where industrial meets plush. A great stop in the heart of…

  • Nikos Greek Restaurant

    Dumfries & Galloway

    On the main street, it's quite a surprise to find authentic Greek food here in provincial Castle Douglas. The charismatic, welcoming host prepares…

  • Dalmore Inn

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    One of Blairgowrie's most popular eateries, the Dalmore finds inventive ways to present the best of local produce, with dishes such as Arbroath smokie …

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