The best restaurants in United Kingdom serving British food

My wife and I visited last night for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We loved it - the staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. The complimentary homemade bread, hummus and oil was a real treat along with the pallet cleanser between courses. The food and menu choice we thought was exceptional, as was the wine (Chablis). Brilliant atmosphere. A fantastic evening - definitely recommended.

Willowgate Bistro – A Five-Star Culinary Treasure If I could give Willowgate Bistro more than five stars, I would. This remarkable restaurant is, without doubt, one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve ever had—and it deserves to be recognised at the very highest level, Michelin star and beyond. The chef is an absolute genius. His ability to combine bold, imaginative flavours with flawless technique is rare. Every dish is a masterstroke, showcasing not just skill, but true passion. This is not food you simply eat—it’s food you remember. But what truly elevates Willowgate Bistro from excellent to extraordinary is the experience as a whole. The chef’s wife is the heart of the front of house—warm, attentive, and effortlessly charming. Her hospitality made the evening feel personal and special, as though we were dining with old friends. Together, they create magic. This is not just a restaurant. It’s a love story—between the food, the people, and the passion that binds it all together. An absolute gem that deserves all the recognition in the world. Book a table, go hungry, and prepare to be amazed.

Third visit whilst staying at Travelodge. Highly recommend.

My husband and I had dinner here, celebrating my birthday. We went for 3 courses each and a couple of cocktails and we couldn't fault anything! Food was so tasty and beautifully presented. And the service from Tom and Victoria really made it a meal to remember!

Really well put together pork roast on fresh brioche bun. Delicious and would definitely return. Finished with one of their fab doughnuts. Highly recommend!

What a hidden gem, this is not the expected Michelin experience, it was so far beyond that!! It had no element of pretentious, it felt like dining with friends, savouring an amazing artistry of food and flavours at their highest. It is a restaurant once experienced you will never forget and you just want more visits! This was my husbands first experience of a tasting menu, he was quantity over quality foodie who has absolutely been converted by his overall experience at Lumiere - hats off to Jon, Helen & Team. If you haven’t get discovered this gem and have a special celebration, it is a must, you will not be disappointed!

Bobbo's is happy & friendly shop, and the foods are fresh and traditionally tasty and serving in perfect. Shop facilities are clean and shiny. always feel welcome when visiting

contact before arrival regarding ordering a meal with my unusual requirements already heralded a good choice of place, not big in size but big in soul and atmosphere there, I was taken care of from arrival to departure every second, the kitchen and its chef are a wonder, in the whole of England I have not eaten such surf and turf as here, I was full and happy, the staff took care of every second that nothing was missing. rested and satisfied with although a short but successful trip I returned home

Vinimos aquí en base a las críticas en TripAdvisor y no decepcionó. Tuvimos patatas fritas de bacalao y guisantes y patatas fritas de eglefino y guisantes entre nosotros y ambas comidas eran deliciosos 😋 especialmente los guisantes empapados en casa que se puede condimentar a su propio gusto. La comida estaba caliente (no me gusta la comida tibia o fría) , cocinada maravillosamente, y porciones de buen tamaño. El personal era muy bueno - eficiente y muy amable.

A great meal in a great location. A small restaurant with very good food and attentive service. We’d happily visit again.

Fabulous place. Top notch restaurant. Food to die for. Great atmosphere. Lovely, friendly staff. Very reasonably priced.

Lovely community owned pub and restaurant in a beautiful village. Great food, nice choice of beers, excellent service & dog friendly.

The best Bakewell slice I have ever eaten! Absolutely delicious. Exceeded expectations. Will be back next time in Ambleside

Estuvimos en Edimburgo durante 2 días y ambos días desayunamos en Quinn’s! Comida increíble incluso para los eggetarians! Pequeño café acogedor y gran servicio! ¡Prepárense para las colas si llegan más tarde de las 10 de la mañana! ¡Muy valorado!

We booked here as we were staying in Thirsk, and there wasn’t many options in Thirsk! Not just that, but this place had fab reviews. Wow!! What a sleepy village but a lucky village. The service, the atmosphere, but most of all, the food was all exceptional. My wife is a veggie, and they have a great vegan menu, and we can be fussy! We just want good food, and sometimes places are reviewed as great, but they’re not that at all. You won’t be disappointed here. Trust me 😁. It’s a pub with fine restaurant food!! 😍