Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom

  • Mr Pook's Kitchen

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This converted bank on the main street had just opened when we last passed by. It was still finding its feet but we liked the way it was shaping up: solid…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • White Swan

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Whitewashed, hung with flower baskets and with a wisteria-draped back terrace, the White Swan is as pretty a village pub as you could wish for. The food…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • @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…

  • 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…

  • Hungry Man

    Jersey

    This Rozel institution has been a fixture on the pier since just after WWII. Perch at one of the picnic tables overlooking the harbour and grab a bacon…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Deanes Deli Bistro

    Belfast

    Enjoy top-notch nosh at this relaxed and informal bistro, with gourmet burgers and posh fish and chips on the menu. The attached Deanes Vin Cafe is a cafe…

  • Ollies

    Derry (Londonderry)

    All the food at this bright cafe/bistro is homemade using local ingredients, from the fluffy pancakes and waffles at breakfast to the creamy Greencastle…

  • 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…

  • Shu

    Belfast

    Lording it over fashionable Lisburn Rd since 2000, Shu is the granddaddy of Belfast chic, and is still winning plaudits for its French-influenced food:…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Ginger Bistro

    Belfast

    Ginger's flame-haired owner/chef (hence the restaurant's name) really knows what he's doing, sourcing top-quality Irish produce and creating exquisite…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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