The best restaurants in United Kingdom serving British food

It's not only about the food, which is exquisite, it's the experience of spending a great night out at a very talented chef's place. My other better half booked us a Friday night at Metamorphica (what an impressive name) for the tasting menu and the accompanying wine and all was phenomenal! We sat at the chefs table where we had the opportunity to watch Steven doing his magic, chat and learn a bit more about his journey in his art. Both Steven and his dad are generous hosts who love what they do and this is showing throughout each of these experience dinning nights. Need to pay a visit and you won't be disappointed 🤙🏽

12th January was my wife's birthday, so I searched out somewhere I thought might be "special", using Tripadvisor reviews. Cairn Lodge seemed the place, but turned out to be something different from all the glowing reviews. But let me be fair. There were some good points. The ambience of the Garden Restaurant was very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive. But the food has a serious problem. We decided on 2 courses and 3 of us chose the belly pork. We all knew that belly potk is usually slow roasted and comes with crisp crackling and soft, tender, melt in your mouth meat. We were sadly disappointed. My wife had one mouthful and left the rest of the pork. Instead of meeting our expectations, the belly pork servings more closely answered the descriptions of Scotland's number 1 catering wholesaler, Brakes, who in their online belly pork advert to the trade, say, "Once reheated by either boiling or microwaving in the bag from frozen, remove and finish under the grill to brown the top as desired and serve..." The pork showed no sign of being roasted and then sliced on site. All the pieces were identical, suggesting factory production. All were equally tough. The pieces of carrot and parsnip , and the roast potatoes, were tasty enough, but the near incinerated Yorkshire puddings needed to have been "reheated" for several minutes less. Presumably they came from the same stable as the pork. Around the dining room, everyone seemed to have the same bought-in offerings, all treated in the same way. I have several observations. We are all used to this sort of food in the cheap fast-food places attached to Travelodges and the like, but Cairn Lodge presents itself as some special. Instead, you offer second-rate food at inflated prices. The meal for 4, with no wine, cost just under £160. I feel there is a certain dishonesty in what you are offering. Over-priced and second rate. Secondly, I am very disappointed that you have apparently weaned your clientele on to this standard of food, and they actually believe it is a good standard.. I come from a background as a writer for one of the major travel companies, and I can tell you that your food is not of the quality customers are led to believe. It is second-rate, and does not belong to an hotel which promotes itself as giving quality. Clearly we will not be back.

Amazing food, super friendly staff and great coffee. The sausages were delicious but the French toast with rhubarb was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Thanks

Best chicken, I liked the way how they served!! Recommended

We stopped for Fish and Chips in Barney at the Fisheries, the fish was absolutely beautiful, but the chips should not have been served, they were certainly not fresh they all went in the bin

AMAZING we went for afternoon tea and it was amazing. We got to choose our sandwich and cake option. Food and drinks were delicious. Staff were amazing throughout booking and the afternoon tea. Highly recommended

17 of us came to this rustic location and the food and staff were amazing … 5 stars all round 👍👍 #ptfc (the zip wire was great fun also)

Great food and service. Everything was cooked fresh. Curry sauce and mushy peas really added to our fish and chips. Nicely presented in boxes.

My friend and I went for afternoon tea for her birthday as we live relatively local but not been there before. It was so delightful and everything was delicious. Lovely sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls, cakes and fabulous scones. There was so much choice and a lot to get through and needless to say we were beaten. We were offered little boxes to take the uneaten goodies home. The table was laid beautifully and everything was perfect and made us feel special. My only advice is to pre-book as there are only 3 tables inside plus it will give the proprietor a chance to prepare for you.

Stunning views with your food, what more can you want. Must go when in North Devon. Good for families as well.

Tomamos una olla de té para dos y dos Chips Butties. Los traseros fueron increíbles, he tenido mucho en mis años pero estos fueron encantadores. Gran servicio, fantástico interior toma una edad para absorber toda la pared y colgantes de techo. Gracias.

Great service, lovely food and good atmosphere. Would highly recommend! Menu was great and lots to choose from. Will be coming back next week.

Chose this place as they do Gluten free. Best Gluten free bread I have ever had out. The service was brilliant, with a teapot, tea cups and sauces and tea plates and the shop is a real delight, with some many lovely things to look at. I will defenately go there again if I am over that way. Higly recommend this place.

Très bonne adresse pour un déjeuner ! Très bon rapport qualité prix, personnel très serviable. Je recommande

Lovely breakfast today quality and tasty. Very friendly staff would definitely visit again when I am in Shrewsbury. Lovely clean and fresh interior.