Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Pavilion Bakery

    North Cornwall

    After opening three outposts in London's hippest-of-hip corners (Victoria Park, Columbia Rd and Broadway Market), this fabulous bakery has set up its…

  • Wild Thyme

    The Cotswolds

    This little 'restaurant with rooms' thrills palates with top-notch creative dishes packed with flavour, such as asparagus and goat's cheese risotto or…

  • Hind’s Head

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Oozing atmosphere, this 15th-century pub offers diners the chance to experience Heston Blumenthal’s highly creative cuisine in a relatively affordable,…

  • Club Gascon

    London

    Marble walls, white linen and exceedingly professional staff lend an old-fashioned gentlemen's-club feel to this Michelin-starred restaurant. Dishes from…

  • Restaurant James Sommerin

    Wales

    The chef with his name on the window earned a Michelin star for his previous Monmouthshire restaurant and is surely on track for another one here. Much…

  • Hansen's Kitchen

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    The foodie epicentre of Upper Strathearn, Hansen's is a hugely popular delicatessen and cafe (there's barely a dozen seats crammed into the interior)…

  • St Tudy Inn

    East Cornwall

    Run by the locally lauded chef Emily Scott, this first-rate village pub has fast become one of East Cornwall's top dining destinations. The old pub has…

  • Ben's Cornish Kitchen

    West Cornwall

    Blink and you'll miss Ben Prior's restaurant as you zip along Marazion's main street, but diners travel from far and wide to taste his superlative cooking…

  • Singl-end

    Glasgow

    There's something glorious about this long basement cafe with its cheery service and air of brunchy bonhomie. It covers a lot of bases, with good coffee,…

  • Launceston Place

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This exceptionally handsome, superchic Michelin-starred restaurant is almost anonymous on a picture-postcard Kensington street of Edwardian houses…

  • Ox Club

    Leeds

    Arguably the best restaurant in Leeds (or at least, the best without a Michelin star), Ox Club occupies an intimate, minimalist space and champions local…

  • Fat Duck

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Arguably the most famous restaurant in the country, the Fat Duck is the flagship property of whiz-bang chef Heston Blumenthal. A pioneer of ‘molecular’…

  • Knitsley Farm Shop & Cafe

    Northeast England

    It's worth stopping off 12 miles northwest of Durham en route to Northumberland National Park and Hadrian's Wall to stock up on Knitsley Farm Shop's…

  • Watson’s Bistro

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Hidden in a verdant garden setting in the lee of the town wall, Watson's marries French bistro cooking with quality local ingredients. Everything is…

  • Starfish

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This attractive, very welcoming restaurant does simple, stylish seafood of brilliant quality. A great variety of specials – anything from classic French…

  • Allotment

    Dover

    Dover’s best dining spot plates up local fish and meat from around Canterbury, seasoned with herbs from the tranquil garden out back, for breakfast, lunch…

  • Machair Kitchen

    Outer Hebrides

    The restaurant in this community centre and art gallery enjoys a stunning location, with views across the sea to the island of Taransay, and an outdoor…

  • Yann’s at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    On the main road heading east out of town, Crieff's most popular restaurant is run by the eponymous Savoyard who believes in keeping the menu…

  • Riley's Fish Shack

    Northeast England

    Steep timber stairs lead from East St to the beach and this rustic, tucked-away shack. Phenomenal local seafood underpins wood-fired dishes from wraps to…

  • Kanada-Ya

    The West End

    In the debate over London's best ramen, we're still voting for this one. With no reservations taken, queues can get impressive outside this tiny and…

  • Ginhaus Deli

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Specialising in two of the very finest things in life (gin and cheese), this hip deli-cafe also serves cooked breakfasts, filled baguettes, quiches, tarts…

  • Coast

    South Pembrokeshire

    The spectacular beachfront setting is more than matched by the wizardry emanating from chef Tom Hines' kitchen at this award-winning restaurant. Whether…

  • Relish

    North Cornwall

    Wadebridge locals make a beeline for Hugh Hercod's super little cafe-deli when they're after their morning coffee. He won the UK barista championships in…

  • Tolcarne Inn

    West Cornwall

    This Newlyn inn is run by chef Ben Tunnicliffe, a long-standing name on the Cornish dining scene. The ethos here is refreshingly honest – top-quality fish…

  • First Coast

    Edinburgh

    This popular neighbourhood bistro has a striking main dining area with sea-blue wood panelling and stripped stonework, and a short and simple menu…

  • Mint & Mustard

    Cardiff

    Leather-backed chairs and mint and mustard decor are the sleek setting for a toothsome insight into the wonderful cuisine of the southern Indian state of…

  • River Cottage HQ

    East Devon

    This is the humble whitewashed house and kitchen garden from where celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launched his culinary career. The house…

  • Iydea

    Brighton & Hove

    Even by Brighton’s high standards, the food at this multi-award-winning vegetarian cafe is a treat. The daily-changing choices of curries, lasagnes,…

  • Shipwright Arms

    The Lizard

    Thatched on top, beamed inside, with to-die-for river views, the Helford's waterfront pub is a riverside beauty. Nautical knick-knacks adorn the bar, and…

  • Parkers Arms

    Northwest England

    This unspoilt village pub is where you'll find the simply exceptional cooking of terroir chef Stosie Madi. She's best known for her superb pies, but her…

  • Brodick Bar & Brasserie

    Arran

    This is one of Arran's most enjoyable eating experiences. The regularly changing blackboard menu brings modern French flair to a Brodick pub, with great…

  • Berber & Q

    East London

    A mouth-watering barbecue smell greets you as you enter under the railway arches into this very cool Berber-style grill house. Lamb shawarma (kebab) is…

  • Tabla

    Perth

    Tabla is one of the best Indian restaurants in the whole of central Scotland, its bustling, modern dining room catering to a loyal clientele of locals…

  • Y Sgwâr

    Llŷn Peninsula

    On the main square in Tremadog, Porthmadog's immediate neighbour, this cosmopolitan Welsh restaurant has the best food in either town. The service is…

  • Wyatt & Jones

    Kent

    Broadstairs’ best gastronomical offering is this contemporary British restaurant just a few steps off the beach. Savour unashamedly local dishes such as…

  • Gurnard's Head

    West Cornwall

    On the wonderful coast road between Zennor and St Just, you can't possibly miss the Gurnard's – its name is emblazoned on the roof. It's earned a…

  • Cellar Restaurant

    Fife

    Tucked away in an alley behind the Scottish Fisheries Museum, the elegant and upmarket Cellar has been famous for its superb food and fine wines since…

  • Parisella's of Conwy Ice Cream

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    This kiosk on the quay sells a selection of what may well be the best ice cream in Wales. Among Parisella's 60-plus flavours are such delights as…

  • Gardener's Cottage

    New Town

    This country cottage in the heart of the city, bedecked with flowers and fairy lights, offers one of Edinburgh's most interesting dining experiences – two…

  • Barley Bree

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Set in the pretty village of Muthill (pronounced mooth-il), 3 miles south of Crieff, the Barley Bree is a delightfully rustic restaurant with rooms…