The best restaurants in Cotswold South West

Limited choice but we chose the Chicken on the Crown for 2 which was excellent - tender and moist with hint of thyme and lemon and served with carrots, roasties, kale, beetroot and cauliflower cheese (a meal in itself). The pleasant and efficient service coupled with the country inn environment made for a very enjoyable dining experience. The only blot was being told we would have to pay an extra £1 for some more gravy which we thought was a bit petty.

After being disappointed by another local Indian with good reviews I feel compelled to advise that this was possibly the best Indian my partner and I have ever had. The meat is delicious and was cooked perfectly, the paneer was very tasty and so were our veg dishes. All the dishes were very well balanced and not overpowered by one specific ingredient giving a great depth to each item. It's a shame we're on holiday and aren't able to come regularly. Service was great, staff are really friendly and attentive. Relaxed environment, and great prices. Highly recommend.

Fabulous hotel, excellent restaurant, attentive service the only small downside very close to a busy road.

Nice pizza , quick take away, on Saturday was enough free space, cheese pizza not my favorite but in common everything was great

Visited with my mother for Easter Sunday lunch. Whilst we called only a few days before, Firat and the team kindly managed to squeeze us in on a busy weekend. As always, the service was great. The pub had lovely cosy vibes and our food came quickly. It was delicious and very glad we opted for some extra cauliflower cheese on the side. Looking forward to some beer garden days with the sunshine incoming. Thanks Firat & Team

I am a firm believer of supporting your local businesses and having been twice - the first visit I skipped the fish and chips and went for Pie and Chips with a gravy - no faults really and they are pukka pies so you can’t argue. The second visit I went fish and chips with a mushy peas. The peas were fine - most probably bachelors (no issue there), however as it’s a fish and chip shop you have to try the fish and chips - the chips are okay nothing special however definitely not frozen ones which is good. The fish however wasn’t freshly cooked and was sitting waiting in the warming bin, the fish was also grainy and had a subtle smell which I knew it wasn’t fresh - it was eatable however I didn’t enjoy it, the batter was awful and greasy aswell. I know a lot of Cirencester raves about this place however sorry I don’t agree it’s overrated and I would actually say it’s not very good value either. Having tried your competition I would say the Friar Tuck is better, I haven’t tried Seafare so can’t comment on them. Apologies to write a bad review however in this day and age you have to be on the top of your game, and the only fish and chip shop in Cirencester offering the best quality is the Malt and Anchor.

It could have been an off day for them, but unfortunately nothing went well for our booking. The food and drink were not special and we had to send back 2 steaks because they were undercooked and not what was ordered. The manager tried to make up for the obvious sub par food being served. It was a special birthday celebration and the meal fell flat.

No bread for sandwiches but said they could do the homemade quiche which was listed as coming with salad and bread. It may as well have come on a side plate, a very small piece of soggy quiche, a pathetic amount of iceberg lettuce with 3 or 4 cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces and half a slice of bread is not a lunch.

Absolutely gorgeous dinner here, would recommend the lamb shank massman curry it was perfect!

This place is brilliant. It serves the best Sunday lunch is=n the most pleasant restaurant and bar. The food is as good as home cooking and the staff are excellent. They cater for food intolerances too and that is better than many other hotels and restaurants. There is a lounge too, with log fire going full blast, ideal for a pre lunch drink or for a coffee after the meal. Can't recommend this place enough!

Cute restaurant, lovely staff (thank you Maxwell), would recommend if you’re in the Cotswolds! Thanks so much! Xxx Kate

Great food, great service, friendly staff.

A lovely ambience and outside courtyard seating. I think it’s possibly the best coffee in town. Staff were very friendly and efficient.

A nice relaxing place for some food and drinks. Had the pie of the day which was steak and ale and it tasted great as well as a good portion. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, will be returning 👌.

A hidden gem within the wonderful garden centre. Bob welcomed me in ( having never met me before) When I asked if I could sit on a table for four he looked up and said "of course you may " Even though at that point there was only me. The menu was appealing and all food delicious and fresh , even pizzas were made there in front of you. Before my friends arrived I asked for a glass of wine , non of this what size would you like just a perfectly chilled glass of sauvignon blanc.............scrumptious. The three of us had a varied menu ........pizzas, pancakes ( handmade by Bob ) with maple syrup and bacon.Totally delicious cannot recommend it more highly. When you come out of Decades Tearoom you can collect a box of fresh vegetables from the shop adjacent. Loved it