The Midlands & the Marches
Chef John Duffin was born here on 16th-century Stonehurst Farm, 8 miles north of Leicester. After working in Michelin-starred restaurants, he returned in…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
The Ardennes
Accessed through a stone archway behind a grand patrician villa, this excellent restaurant does everything right, from the exquisite floral details on the…
East Devon
You can almost taste ambition at this exquisite restaurant-with-rooms: chef Tom Williams-Hawkes has worked with international financiers the Rothschilds,…
Vale of Avoca
Many dishes at this cosy, low-ceilinged pub incorporate beers brewed at the adjacent Wicklow Brewery and come with pairing suggestions, such as Wicklow…
Óbidos
Ditch the tourist onslaught in Óbidos for this village charmer 5km away in Usseira, where Joaquim and sister Angela combine restaurant skills honed in…
Cassis
This double Michelin-starred restaurant with fantastic coastal views has become one of the destination addresses on the Riviera, renowned for its creative…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
What was a corner shop selling guitars in trendy Pigalle has morphed into a stylish bar à manger (dining bar) where fashionistas hobnob until the wee…
Aliados & Bolhão
So you came for the steak, right? Wise decision. A welcome newcomer to Porto's food scene, MUU has carved out a name for itself with outstanding cuts of…
Mull
This excellent croft restaurant is owned and operated by a lobster fisherman and his Canadian wife. The daily menu makes use of locally landed shellfish…
County Limerick
Attractive village Ballingarry is home to one of County Limerick's hidden dining gems. Produce is picked fresh from this 19th-century former convent's…
Ring of Kerry
At this diamond find near Waterville Golf Links, owner and chef Henry Hunt's gourmet creations incorporate fresh seafood and locally farmed poultry and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
With two Michelin stars, sumptuously presented Dinner is a gastronomic tour de force, taking diners on a journey through British culinary history (with…
Côte d’Opale
This stylish Michelin-starred establishment, with white tablecloths, paper-thin wine glasses and fine porcelain, focuses on fish, most of it landed a few…
Madeira
Stylishly rustic, this excellent hotel-restaurant sets the highest standards on the north coast. Wonderfully imaginative gourmet dishes, such as cream of…
The Lake District
If you don't mind a drive, this renowned gastropub in the village of Crosthwaite has long been known for its top-notch food. Whitewashed outside,…
De Pijp
A veteran of Michelin-starred kitchens, chef Graham Mee now crafts intricate dishes at his own premises. Multicourse menus (no à la carte) might include a…
Amsterdam
Frank is a prime supplier to Amsterdam's restaurants, and you can try his renowned smoked fish and meats at this smart deli-restaurant. Delicious takeaway…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Everything at this bistro facing the Palais de Compiègne is organic, including the wines and liqueurs. Morel-stuffed chicken breast with truffled potato…
Lyon
A charming new addition to Vieux Lyon's St-Georges neighbourhood, La Cuisinerie has a deliciously innovative menu of tapas-sized plates with global…
Bristol
Riverstation's waterside location is hard to beat, with a view over the Floating Harbour, but it's the classical food that truly shines, from confit duck…
East London
Vegans, hail seitan – devilishly good meat-free alternatives are cleverly composed into belt-busting fried Chick'n at this Hackney hole-in-the-wall. Pick…
County Wexford
Behind shelves filled with local breads, cheeses, cured meats, eggs, seafood, fruit, veggies and preserves, Karoo's cafe is a fabulous spot for all-day…
Camargue
Fish and shellfish do not come fresher than this. Watch them get gutted, filleted and grilled in the 'open' glass-walled kitchen, then devour your meal on…
Peak District
This 1907-built manor house, 4 miles northeast of Bakewell, has a magnificent Michelin-starred dining room showcasing British produce (Derbyshire lamb,…
Dundee & Angus
Neutral decor enriched with splashes of berry purple create an understated atmosphere in which accomplished chef Adam Newth presents gorgeous and…
Galway City
Terroir specialist Aniar is passionate about the flavours and food producers of Galway and west Ireland. Owner and chef JP McMahon's multicourse tasting…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Beneath a striking curved glass-and-metal ceiling, superstar chef Ron Blaauw showcases cutting-edge Indonesian cuisine: saté kambing (grilled goat skewers…
De Pijp
A world first, this cafe uses avocado in every dish, often in ingeniously functional ways (burgers with avocado halves instead of buns, salad 'bowls' made…
County Londonderry
Bang on Portstewart Strand beach, this wooden shack has one of the north coast's best restaurants (book ahead for lunch and dinner). Harry's uses fruit,…
Óbidos
With the cheery Andre, his family and a young, enthusiastic staff at the helm, the hospitality is oh-so Portuguese (read: happy and generous) at this…
Plymouth
Quietly groovy, fantastically friendly and extremely good at baking things, Jacka is much loved by locals. It excels at immense croissants, cinnamon…
Powys
This upscale restaurant has a boutique feel and a mantelpiece groaning under its many awards. There's an upstairs bar (open Tuesday to Sunday evenings),…
Oxford
A mile beyond Magdalen Bridge, this extra-special neighbourhood gastropub has won plaudits from the national press. A friendly, informal spot, it offers…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
St John's Place is only open two nights a week and offers only three 'plates' alongside a wider range of 'bar snacks', but this narrow focus seems to…
Savoie
Armed with cornerstones of cuisine from France's southwest, like cassoulet (rich bean, pork and duck stew), Le Clin d'Oeil transplants southerly sunshine…
East Anglia
Bring your own bread and wine to this seaside shack to tuck into mussels, oysters, prawns, lobster, jellied eels, smoked fish or their signature seafood…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Friendly, bustling Tomatitos combines the atmosphere of everyone's favourite pub with an España-centric menu. Staples such as tortilla and chorizo in…
Derry (Londonderry)
For years Pyke 'n' Pommes POD – a quayside shipping container – has been serving up the best food in Derry; in 2019 chef Kevin Pyke opened this licensed…
Lyon
On the fringes of Croix Rousse, Japanese chef Akira Nishigaki puts his own splendid spin on French cuisine, with plenty of locally sourced fresh…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
It's no surprise that the brains behind Cub's ‘cocktail-led tasting menu' is Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, who's won more bartending awards than we…
