The best restaurants serving British food in England

I've been to tastebuds a few times and always been happy with my meal and service but was extremely disappointed today when I went for a jacket potato with vegetarian chilli con carne and cheese. First I had no cheese so had to ask then when I had tasted realised it had meat. I handed back the jacket potato really disappointed and with myself as been vegetarian for years and just eaten meat. The manager came to me without an apology and said I can have a different jacket potato or my money back . Also tried to say I needed to ask for vegetarian optionwhich I did!! I did choose another jacket potato because of the lunch situation I was in but will not return. People with allergies should be very careful.

First time visit. For a special meal this place ticks all the boxes. Fabulous food, beautiful surroundings, excellent & friendly service .

Met some friends for Sunday roast. Beautiful location & gorgeous building! Mind your head as full of low beams. We asked to move as the table we were offered had very hard high back chairs- no problem or fuss, we moved to a much comfier spot! Although the arms came off the chairs if you touched them! Took about half an hour for the server to take our order- but then the food arrived fairly quickly after that! I had roast beef (£25) & it was 2 slices of medium rare meat- half of which was fat & gristle. Laid over the top of the roast potatoes- to make it look more I guess? Very small portions of vegetables- which were tasty but could have easily had double (veggies aren’t expensive)! Tiny jug of gravy. The roast was £25! So not great value & the puddings were £10 & £12 each!! Big plates but not big portions- we won’t be back.

We found this gem of a place while touring Yorkshire. We went in on a busy Saturday night and without a booking however they still accommodated 7 of us. Food was fantastic, fresh and interesting, the Great Gatsby certainly earned it's name! 10/10.

I visited and I was made welcome straight away, had an efficient friendly service. Atmosphere was good and the pub was clean. I would recommend and would return next time I’m in the area.

Good pub grub and a friendly atmosphere.

We called Thursday lunchtime as we where turned away from a close by rival restaurant being full. I am so pleased we called at the Lunesdale, and would definitely return. The service/ staff were so friendly and efficient in their service, the food was first class and plentiful. This is definitely a place for special occasions, but lovely for just a treat. The menu had a mixture of choices and I am sure you won't be disappointed. I had the chicken and chorizo tagliatelle which was amazing, my wife had the seafood linguini which she loved.

We loved the tapas choices and will definitely be coming back for more. Fantastic friendly service too 👏 😊

Service was 1st class food was superb and value for money 5* will be back

Not visited this pub for about 8 years, in which time it's changed hands. Went for lunch today and I wasn't disappointed. It was as welcoming as I remember it with a good menu choice including some very good value lunch options. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their meals, fresh, hot, tasty and beautifully presented. Service was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome. We will definitely return and I would highly recommend to others, couldn't fault it and I wish the relatively new owners the best of luck in their new venture.

Exceptional food, fabulous wine pairing, delightful staff. If you think you need to go to London for an amazing tasting menu, think again. Faultless food - just go! You’ll not be disappointed.

Enjoyed dinner tonight. The beef cheek was excellent. The whole experience was wonderful .

Great food and service . The food was beautifully cooked and presented . Great temperature and lovely taste .we had the Hake and had a portion of bean and chips between us . Good size for sides Had the haddock and spinach starter again original and tasty We will definitely return

Lovely dinner with friends. Delicious food and wine. Good value for money. Never fails to impress

Amazing as always! We had the three course breakfast which was super special and delicious. Shout out to Bridie, her second shift and she was smashing it! An absolute natural :-)