The best restaurants in Lansdown Cheltenham South West

We have been regulars at L’Artisan for many years. It was our absolute favourite restaurant and we were devastated when it closed. Yves was a magician in the kitchen; the food was always fabulous and imaginative, the presentation beautiful and the ambience wonderful. Elisabeth always made us very welcome, with hugs and kisses all round, as did Anna, their lovely waitress. It was such a relaxed atmosphere and we loved talking to Yves when he emerged from the kitchen to chat with clients. What shall we do now without you? Lesley & Roger

Had the experience menu - one fish one vegetarian. Both were delicious, and the drinks were great too. Service lovely. This is fine dining Indian style. And the amounts were perfect - we were just beginning to think it was going to be too much when the deserts arrived.

Tried the 5 course menu one evening at Jonas at GL50. The quality was fantastic, superbly prepared and presented with style and enthusiasm by the chefs themselves. The flavours were intense on every course but not over flavoured. The front of house was also very good. This restaurant deserves to be very successful. My only feedback on changing things was that the wine flight, at £45/head for three small (c125ml) glasses of wine each, we thought excessive. Nice wines but (to us) no more so than the wines we would normally chose in a quality restaurant for £30-£40 for the bottle. I think adding just more one glass of wine so you didn’t need to ‘manage a glass across two savoury courses’ would make the wine flight feel a little better value.

We went in search of a fabulous coffee . Read lovely reviews . We were not disappointed . Lovely welcome . Lovely friendly chat , with I presume the owner . We just had a skinny cappuccino , in an amazing blue cup . which was just the right temperature. So often cafes heat the milk too much which burns the coffee and you get a bitter taste . Menu looked great as well . Small seating area inside but on a nice day seating outside is possible . We will definitely be back and would recommend you try this wonderful secret hidden down a side street .

Brilliant customer service from the waitress and the chef in the open kitchen. I’m an extremely picky eater and they accommodated for me without making me feel like an inconvenience 🙂 thank you Miranda

What a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were served the most scrummy afternoon tea. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble, Thank you so much for making my birthday extra special.

im confused why it has such good rating? got a salad box that basically had cabbage and sauce and 6 piece of falafel inside. bit confused and angry why its so lacking. it was a very beige meal for a salad and wouldnt sample again,. maybe the wraps are better?

Fab milkshake bar but offering so much more. They serve milkshakes and cocktails with a twist. Amazing Halloween event so welcoming and friendly. Excellent service would definitely recommend visiting. We can’t wait to go again ☺️

We took a large group to the restaurant and had a delicious Sri Lankan dinner. Indi was so helpful and provided less spicy dishes for some of our guests so that everybody was happy. We took our own wine as the restaurant is waiting for a licence. I also sometimes have a simple lunch with friends at the restaurant and it is always a success. I would recommend it for both the British (lunchtime) and Sri Lankan dishes.

What an amazing place! George was so lovely and welcoming and the food was fantastic! Definitely will be visiting again! Such a good idea in a lovely Cheltenham pub garden, perfect for a family evening out

We so hope this delightful couple survive in the very competitive sphere of Cheltenham eateries. They more than deserve their place in the list of "must go to" restaurants. It's not a see and be seen place, but if you love good Italian cooking, you will be happy to find this place.

This has to be one of the finest bakery firms in the area. All fresh produce every day until sold out - go early to avoid disappointment. Not unusual for there to be a big queue. The pastries are wonderful but calorific as anything. Delicious selection of breads.

Excellent B&B.; Lovely hosts and delicious breakfasts. Rooms full of character and very comfortable. Thoroughly recommended.

Rubys at Dundry Garden Nursery is excellent for morning coffee and cakes, lunch or afternoon tea and scones (the full menu is offered all day). We often meet friends there for Sunday lunch. All the hot dishes (casseroles, pies, quiche, fish cakes etc) are home cooked and fruit crumble and custard cannot be bested. Highly recommended.

LA Smokehut serves up generous portions of classic American barbecue. The barbecue burnt ends are dark and rich, just as they should be. The brisket is meltingly tender and the animal fries, well they were a meal in themselves. The only surprise was that the place wasn't busier. Definitely worth going there before word gets out.