The best restaurants in Cotswold South West

This quiet country Cotswolds pub is a beautiful setting for what was simply some of the best food I've ever tasted. As I live fairly locally I've been here a few times and the depth of flavour in each of the dishes I've had is simply amazing. The presentation on modern designer plates is the icing on the cake. I've been to many Indian restaurants all over the UK but this is the best. Sadly, it's now closed. I would love to find out where the chefs are now working, as I would travel some distance to enjoy their wonderful food again.

Seems to have taken a nosedive in terms of service and quality. This used to be a great place to come and relax but not anymore.I understand it's been bought out ( franchise).My latest and last experience...The coffee was awful. Lots of young male staff just hanging around behind the service area, stale cakes. Won't be going back again.

Staff very professional and welcoming

Many thanks to The Lakes team for making it possible to have a special, surprise birthday celebration in the afternoon this week. We were a small group but the care and attention was first class. You helped us to make the birthday person feel very special . Thanks to one of the the Team who also took some celebration photos of all of us together.

Fresh food, great service, child friendly too, what more could you want from a restaurant serving Sunday Lunch. We've just come back from Sunday Lunch at Roots + Seeds in Cirencester. Crispy beer batter on the fish, really chunky chips (not fries) silky smooth mushy peas pretty much a perfect combination. The young front of house team have been well trained to make everyone feel welcome too.

Nice local pub with a pool table and darts

Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 3/5 | Value for money: 5/5 The Bell pub is a true local (possibly because it is the only pub) in the quaint, idyllic village of Avening, which dates back to 1080, with its friendly residents, narrow lanes and classic Gloucestershire stoned houses. The Little Indian within The Bell is well worth the journey if you’re staying in a nearby town. The food is exceptional and the value for money is unparalleled. Of course we couldn’t have an Indian without starting our meal with some papadums (how they spell it) which came with four glorious condiments - we even asked for more atcha as it was so scrumptious. I ordered the Garlic Prawn Mow as a starter. It was so good that I ordered another Naan bread just to soak up the remaining sauce. Our mains were the Lamb Pasanda with rice and the Lamb Garlic Tikka Delight with coriander and garlic Naan. Both of these curries were tomato based and mild. I personally felt the rice paired better with the mains. Next time I visit an Indian I will definitely order their pasanda as I was blown away by the rich, creamy and vibrancy of the flavours! It was one of the best curries I have ever had and all the food was very affordable. They offer takeaways too which is handy. Ahmed, our server, and the rest of the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The other patrons also seemed quite willing to have a natter with you.

My friend and i had a lovely afternoon tea in the Brasserie today. The sandwiches, cakes and scones were all delicious. Service was quick and, as always, our lovely waitress, Vicky, made us feel very welcome.

Sat for 20 mins waiting to be served, as I left they noticed.

Was a last minute booking and did not disappoint! The staff, room and food were excellent! Definitely stay again when in the area.

Great place good value for money food and friendly service

This has to be the friendliest place on the A417. Well worth a visit for a good selection of beer and wine. Lovely selection of food and a very friendly atmosphere.

Tasty food and accommodating staff.

Poor start to their new ownership. Had a booking for dinner tonight and was never notified they are closed for the week due to changed ownership.

Arrived with 5 mins to spare before closing. Lady at counter couldn’t have been less unhelpful. She said she didn’t know if they had batteries. I then asked if there’s anyone I can ask. She said she didn’t know. Then turned her back and walked away. Everyone else ignored me. If a shop shuts at 6pm, surely at 5.55pm I should still be able to purchase??