Nottingham
Floor-to-ceiling windows fill this 1st-floor restaurant with light and provide bird's-eye views of busy Goosegate below. Blue goats cheese and beetroot…
Must-see restaurants in England
Northumberland Coast
Bamburgh lobster – served as a creamy egg and brandy thermidor stuffed in the shell; grilled with garlic and parsley butter; or poached and served cold…
Northeast England
Hexham may be an unexpected setting for some true fine dining, but this Gallic affair has an enviable reputation. Classically inspired dishes range from…
Nottingham
A stunning, coffered-ceilinged dining room sets the stage for some of Nottingham's finest dining. Knock-out combinations on its changing menu might…
The West End
Tranquil isn't a word ever applied to Soho, even in this slightly less-trafficked part, but somehow this restaurant channels Great Gatsby–style zen and…
The West End
Below Arthur Probsthain, a family-run bookshop specialising in Oriental and African art and culture since 1903, you'll find this intimate, chatty, timber…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
A few floors below famous Frank's, Peckham Levels is the place to go if you want to drink in a former car park year-round. The first five floors are…
The West End
This quietly glamorous restaurant in an otherwise unremarkable Marble Arch hotel remains one of London’s best Italian establishments, and you’re likely to…
The West End
In-house restaurant of the hotel of the same name, itself occupying a beautiful red-brick firehouse from 1889, this splendidly dapper eatery offers…
Northwest England
The decor at this higgledy-piggledy pub might be a touch eccentric, but the menu is anything but – with classic British pub grub exalted by classic French…
Northwest England
Steven Smith's multi-award-winning restaurant in the lovely village of Wiswell serves a proper feast of the best of New British cuisine. The room is…
Birmingham
Classy north Indian and Punjabi cuisine takes centre stage in this glass-fronted, white tableclothed, gold-trimmed dining room. The elegant presentation…
Southeast England
For some Gallic class, head to this understated eatery near Farnham Castle, one of chef Raymond Blanc’s 20 UK restaurants. The simply laid tables, art…
Northwest England
It mightn't look like much from the outside, but this pub in the working village of Fence serves simply outstanding Modern British cuisine. It's all…
Shropshire
Produce from the Ludlow Food Centre artisanal farm shop is served at its sunlit cafe. Fantastic breakfasts (granola with homemade yoghurt; full English…
South Cornwall
If the city gets too much, head a couple of miles to Malpas' delightful creek-side pub, worth a visit for its lovely views over the river. It's hard to…
North Yorkshire
A snug, old-fashioned Italian trattoria that specialises in fresh local seafood (including lobster, from £32) and classic dishes from the old country such…
The West End
A mix of refined classics from various Indian regions and innovations such as vegetable-and-kale seekh kebab stuffed with black-fig chutney, Tamarind has…
North London
Sambal Shiok calls itself a laksa bar – and indeed it makes the tastiest laksa this side of Kuala Lumpur. A fragrant coconut noodle dish, laksa is its…
South Cornwall
Chef Chris Eden has worked wonders at this hotel restaurant since taking it over, and it's one of only a handful of places in Cornwall to sport a shiny…
Northumberland Coast
Set around a village green, this idyllic pub brews over two dozen different beers – blond, wheat, rye, bitter, stout and seasonal – using local River…
Liverpool
The best Japanese food in town is in this contemporary spot on the ground floor of an office building. The speciality of the house is its fresh sushi and…
The West End
The queue outside Gelupo can stretch down the street on summer weekend evenings, and it’s no wonder: this is central London’s most authentic gelateria…
Lincolnshire
Local, seasonal produce at this sophisticated restaurant in the Castle Hotel stars in in seasonal menus that might feature dishes like a twice-baked…
Birmingham
Michelin-starred Adam's wows with intricately prepared and presented flavour combinations, such as lamb sweetbreads with goats curd, mint and radish,…
North Yorkshire
This lovely country inn is full of cosy nooks, with exposed stone walls, timber beams and open fires, and serves gourmet-style pub classics (eg fish and…
The West End
Arrive early if you don’t want to queue at this informal but excellent Japanese eatery with counter seating. Londoners come here for their fill of…
Manchester
The steakhouse that has had London's carnivores salivating landed in Manchester in 2017 and hasn't disappointed. The setting, inside a Grade II–listed…
The Cotswolds
This lively little rural pub in Slad, 2 miles south of Painswick, was a favourite watering hole of local author Laurie Lee, whose portrait and books adorn…
The West End
Reached through a wonderful sculpture-filled garden, twin-Michelin-starred Greenhouse is a mainstay of Mayfair luxury dining. The tasting menus are only…
Penzance
This village inn in Gulval is a real corker. Chef-patron Tom Penhaul has a strong local pedigree, and his stylish food has earned many admirers, including…
Bath
The Oven is, without doubt, the best pizzeria in Bath, a slice of Italian hosting with a warm atmosphere and wafts of basil. Using local produce and high…
Canterbury
It’s no mean feat to be declared ‘Kent Tearoom of the Year’, but this swish 1930s cafe was awarded the accolade in 2015. It offers hungry shoppers big…
The West End
Surely this is one of the best French bistros in London, with meat dishes such as confit duck leg or Dover sole cooked to perfection, sauces perfectly…
South Devon
'British soul food', runs the slogan here – in other words, poshed-up pies, served with your choice of mash or chips, and lashings of gravy. You can go…
York
Mr P’s specialises in imaginative small plates, deli meats and cheeses, with a quality wine list – not what you’d expect from its touristy location. It's…
Brighton & Hove
For a decent pint and unimaginably good food, walk a few streets up from the busy North Laine shopping area to the Pond. Loved by locals and welcoming to…
Oxford
Oxford’s not renowned for high-end, cutting-edge cuisine, so if you’re crying out for a few foams, mousses, funny-shaped plates and bumpy slates, make…
The West End
You can see the stars of the show before you even walk in, as tiny dough pockets ready to be made into xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are kneaded at speed…
North Cornwall
Having headed up Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen at Watergate Bay, chef Andy Appleton has now set up his own venture at Trevibban Mill Vineyard – and, suitably…
