Dumfries & Galloway
Cheery servers and a wide-ranging menu of well-presented dishes give you plenty of options here; you can sit in the more formal restaurant area (dinner…
Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom
Oxfordshire
This large central gastropub, divided into several distinct parlours and dining rooms, succeeds admirably in catering to different tastes. Pub-grub…
Anglesey & the North Coast
With flocked wallpaper and gilt-framed orientalist scenes covering the walls, and dapperly dressed staff delivering tasty brasserie-style meals,…
The West End
Down an unpromising staircase near Holborn Tube station lies this authentic Korean joint, all timber screens and monochrome photos of the homeland. Tables…
St Ives
Now run by the St Ives Liquor Company (makers of the town's premium craft gin), this wharf-side restaurant specialises in Cornish-tinged tapas: crab…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Wedged in a railway viaduct arch, this Parisian-style wine bar has small tapas-style sharing plates and larger platters based on recipes from the French…
Anglesey & the North Coast
The in-house restaurant at Bodnant Welsh Food is more than an afterthought – offering wholesome seasonal dishes such as vanilla-baked beetroot with…
Manchester
One of Manchester's most successful building conversions has been that of the basement archive of the Manchester Evening News into this surprisingly…
Oxford
For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Hay's hippest cafe inhabits an eclectic junk-shop-like space crammed with studios selling new and vintage clothing, furniture and, of course, books. The…
North London
One of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in London, Diwana specialises in Bombay-style bhel poori (a tangy, soft and crunchy ‘party mix’ dish, £3.95)…
St Ives
St Ives' boutique burger joint, with an ecofriendly manifesto and an imaginative menu. Go for a 6oz Classic Blasburger, or branch out with a guacamole and…
The West End
With no reservations, you may need to get in line for an hour or so at this restaurant that produces some of the best tapas in town. Divine mouthfuls are…
Brighton & Hove
The sister establishment of Infinity Foods wholefoods shop (health-food cooperative and Brighton institution) serves a wide variety of vegetarian and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For lashings of la-di-da with an extra serve of ooh la la, you can't beat the incredibly grand surrounds of this soaring Victorian hall, inhabited by bow…
London
One floor below Duck & Waffle, Sushi Samba is a vivacious blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine that dishes up spot-on sushi rolls, churrasco…
The West End
The emphasis here is on the freshest seafood: entry is via the attached fishmongers (9am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, from 10am Sunday). There are some…
Northumberland Coast
Get your fix of Holy Island crab, Craster kippers and Loch Duart smoked salmon in various guises at this busy deli-cum-cafe. There's a handful of tables…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This glorious recreation of a 1950s East End chippy comes complete with wait-staff in pinnies and hairnets, and Blitz memorabilia. As well as the usual…
Kent
The far-from-anonymous No Name Shop is a French-owned deli (downstairs) and bistro (upstairs) near the bus stop, a pleasantly aromatic spot for a quick…
Cardiff
Eclectica (banknotes, receipts from famous restaurants etc) covers the walls of this cosy neighbourhood bistro, a quirky setting for high-quality cooking…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Glorious views of the River Avon extend from the dining room and outdoor terrace of this restaurant atop the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Global flavours…
Northeast England
Allegedly named for the publican who 'ratted' to the crown during the Jacobite risings, this charming stone country pub 2.5 miles northeast of Hexham has…
Scotland
Perched above the River Esk in sleepy Lasswade, 5 miles south of Edinburgh, is this former paper mill, now a gorgeous restaurant and bar decked out with…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Beneath the Tyne Bridge's soaring steel girders, this chic hole-in-the-wall has a devoted following for cooked breakfasts (scrambled eggs with white…
The West End
This masculine-feeling brasserie attached to the Rosewood London – all reclaimed oak, antique mirrors and leather banquettes – serves up such delights as…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
As you walk into this tiny Indian place, it's the smell that hits you: the delicious tang of spices and incense. The punchy food is inspired by family…
The West End
Its bemusing name notwithstanding, this quality, split-level Spanish restaurant offers over 50 tapas, traditional mains such as grilled lamb chops and…
Northeast England
The pick of Navigation Point's waterside restaurants is this red-brick building with a timber-decked terrace. Breakfast is served until 11.30am, followed…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The genteel environment of a Georgian manor-house hotel is a very good starting point for a memorable dining experience. Peterstone Court has the added…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This friendly, family-run cafe, steps from the cathedral, has a buzzy, contemporary feel. In a quirky space that’s all filament lightbulbs, stripped wood,…
Oxford
This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish…
County Antrim
Incorporating a homewares shop and gourmet deli counter, this French-themed emporium with zinc-topped tables is an especially good option for breakfast …
North London
Housed in the lofty Granary Building, the King's Cross redevelopment's first tenant (2012) is a vast industrial-chic destination for tasty fusion bites…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
This much-loved family-run restaurant specialises in the subtle cuisine of Portugal’s former colony of Goa on India’s west coast. Winning dishes include…
The Cotswolds
With a maze of lively rooms, roaring winter fires and bench tables overlooking a gorgeous orchard, this popular riverside gastropub, 3 miles east of…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
During the day this Kiwi-run cafe is full of artsy types hunched over their computers and new-media mavens appropriating booth seats for impromptu…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
With its smartly prepared French cuisine, courtesy of owners from the original Montpellier in France, this romantic, much-lauded restaurant is a…
Glasgow
A combined bar and bistro with a cheery feel, Firebird has zany artwork on its bright walls and, more importantly, quality nosh whisked under the noses of…
Kensington & Hyde Park
In business for over three decades, this understated Chinese restaurant imaginatively exercises a no-menu policy, so just present your preferences and let…
