North London
This huge South African restaurant dominates two floors in Camden Lock Market. The food is heavily themed (obviously) on South African cuisine, and if you…
Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom
Notting Hill & West London
Situated in a low-lit basement, Dirty Bones divides into a throwback cocktail bar – decorated with a pinball machine and other retro devices – a lounge…
South Cornwall
This riverside cafe has occupied the space that belonged to Penryn's beloved hang-out, Miss Peapod's. It's a very different proposition, sleek and modern…
Scotland
Looking over the bucolic Union Canal in Ratho, 7 miles west of Edinburgh, the sleek Bridge Inn serves good-looking plates of superior pub food – Mull…
The West End
Few are disappointed by the mostly French fare on offer – mussels, salade niçoise, duck confit – at this handsome brasserie, where there's the odd nod to…
The West End
Temper doesn't do things by halves: this restaurant under a Soho street has a 6m-long fire pit running down the middle, and prides itself on being a …
The West End
Cichèti – Venetian bar snacks akin to tapas – are all the rage in their watery homeland's backstreet bàcari (wine bars), and ebullient Polpo brings a…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Dylans took a long-closed Tudor pub and turned it into a modern eating and drinking destination, informal but with a serious approach to food. Mains might…
The West End
The first of a small empire of ramen bars in the UK, Shoryu is busy, friendly and efficient, but has a no-bookings policy. Fantastic tonkotsu (pork-broth…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Humongous burgers arrive on wooden planks with stainless-steel buckets of triple-fried, hand-cut chips at this local success story. Stinky Pete comes with…
Plymouth
Plymouth's chef brothers Chris and James Tanner have brightened up the Barbican with their relaxed-but-refined bistro at the Plymouth Gin Distillery. It's…
The West End
This intimate, triangular wine bar and restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows near Oxford St is a favourite of clued-in shoppers and concertgoers …
Notting Hill & West London
Kicking off with a standalone pizzeria in Brixton Market before rolling outwards in all directions, Franco Manca's formula of deliciously aromatic thin…
The West End
A good spot for a meal at the National Gallery, accessible either internally or from St Martin's Pl, this cafeteria-cum-cafe-restaurant offers both self…
Birmingham
Occupying two levels in a gorgeous, heritage-listed Victorian shopping arcade, this chic spot proves that vegetarian and vegan food can be cutting-edge,…
The Lake District
Fear not, veggies: even in the land of the Cumberland sausage and the tattie hotpot (lamb, vegetable and potato stew), you won't go hungry thanks to…
Notting Hill & West London
As you'd expect, the tacos are the thing here, and they're just as they should be: fresh, rich and comforting. Starting life as a stall on Portobello Rd,…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Herb Garden lives up to its name with a wall of barrel-like cylinders where herbs and salad greens grow under glowing lights. Its 17 different pizza…
Kent
This resurrected indoor market a few steps from the beach is absolutely crammed with hipster eateries of every kind, from a Singapore street-food stall to…
Bristol
Occupying the ground floor of an old office block, this community-run cafe-bar sums up Bristol's alternative character: it's all about slow food, local…
Belfast
Popular with politicians and parliamentary staffers from nearby Stormont (when it's not dormant, that is), this sparingly but colourfully decorated place…
The West End
Another offshoot of one of London's most venerable celeb-spotting venues, this outpost has a lovely front terrace full of greenery, traditional interior…
Dartmoor National Park
The globe-trotting menus at this chic spot apply techniques and ingredients from many cuisines to west-country produce, so smoked Cornish duck tapas and…
The West End
This colourfully decorated bodega serves some of the most authentic Peruvian food in town. Start with cancha (large crunchy corn kernels) and move on to…
The West End
Established in 1798, this posh and very British establishment lays claim to being London’s oldest restaurant. The menu is inevitably meat-oriented – Rules…
The Lake District
This whitewashed inn has been a feature in Cockermouth since the late 17th century, and has heritage in spades (it was a favourite of Bing Crosby, who…
Glasgow
This welcoming and approachable place, with a takeaway outlet alongside, is an offshoot of the ever-popular neighbouring Café Gandolfi. Attractive art and…
Notting Hill & West London
This slender American-style diner tempts with a long counter and red-leather booths, to amplify cinematic links with the adjacent movie theatre. The…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Immerse yourself in Stratford's historic charms at this lovely restaurant in a four-century-old timber building. Rare-breed steaks and seafood dishes such…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
The ambience at this fish and chip restaurant is a stylish cut above the rest and the fish – fried or grilled – is delightfully succulent. The fish,…
South Cornwall
It's in a rather odd position down a side street off Lemon Quay, but this is probably the best place in Truro for seafood – mussels, fish dishes and…
Edinburgh
Established by the Michelin-starred team responsible for Kitchin and Castle Terrace, this laid-back gastropub adds a modern chef's touch to old-time…
Bristol
This Bristol-born chain of pie shops has become a local institution. Choose from Deer Stalker (venison and cured bacon), Heidi (goat's cheese and spinach)…
The Cotswolds
‘Pub of the Year’ in 2018, and set in a 16th-century cider house with a lovely garden 4 miles southeast of Stow, the King’s Head is ideal for eating,…
The West End
Tapas are always better value in Spain than in London, but the quality of the food at Barrafina justifies the extra expense. Along with gambas al ajillo …
Northeast England
Sheep graze on the grass-covered roof of this award-winning farm shop and cafe 1.5 miles south of Barnard Castle. The cavernous interior brims with all…
Bristol
Gorgeous, highly polished wood, glinting brass, low lighting and cool jazz ensure this sleek eatery resembles a posh Pullman dining car that's somehow…
Northumberland Coast
It may be part of Lindisfarne's post office, but you can cast aside any concerns you have about 1st Class Food's unusual location: it's actually one of…
North London
Cheery Addis serves pungent Ethiopian dishes such as ayeb be gomen (cottage cheese with spinach and spices), ful musalah (crushed fava beans topped with…
Notting Hill & West London
Peacock-blue-fronted Kerbisher & Malt serves up sustainably sourced, delectable, battered or grilled coley, haddock, pollock, cod and plaice that has made…
