Best tasting menus UK: 27 marvellous multi-course meals across the country

Eating out in the UK used to mean choosing from a three-course a la carte almost everywhere you went, but in recent years, tasting menus have grown in popularity. Why are tasting menus so in vogue? In many cases they make life easier on the restaurant and customer, allowing you to try more dishes and enjoy a special experience. So, if you're looking for a special food experience worthy of a celebration, we've rounded up a list of the very best tasting menus across the UK for you to get stuck into.

What is a tasting menu, you might ask? In general, the term is used to cover menus where the guest has no, or very little, choice over the menu when they go out for lunch and dinner. Rather than choosing from a selection of dishes and deciding what you want to eat, the restaurant will lay on a menu of dishes for you to eat - all you have to do is turn up, take a seat and enjoy the ride.

These menus have grown in popularity for a variety of reasons. From the restaurant's side, it makes service much more predictable and easier to plan. If you’re fully booked and you know exactly how many guests you’re expecting, you can order and prep exactly the right amount of food, which reduces food waste massively. It also means there are less moving parts during service - everyone knows exactly what they’re cooking and when, whereas with a big a la carte, you need an experienced team who can communicate and cook lots of things simultaneously to a high standard.

For customers, it removes the burden of having to choose what you eat. Fine dining restaurants can be overwhelming with choice and ingredients, and it’s easy to feel like you ordered the wrong thing. Restaurants are often able to showcase all their best cooking on a tasting menu, so you can try a wider variety of snacks and smaller dishes, leaving with a sense that you’ve really enjoyed a night out that couldn’t have been done at home.

Tasting menus aren’t for everyone, but they make fantastic choices for a celebration or a date with a partner who loves food. Often they can be ordered with an accompanying wine flight, where a sommelier will curate wines to go along with each course. 

If you’re on the hunt for ‘the best tasting menus near me’, scroll down to have a look at our best picks for each area of the country, including Scotland and Wales. There are plenty more fantastic restaurants to choose from in our list of the Top 100 London restaurants and Top 100 UK restaurants too.

Best tasting menus Scotland

Scotland is blessed with some of the best produce in the world, so it’s no wonder that you’ll find some outstanding restaurants north of the border.

Lyla, Edinburgh

What: One of the UK’s most detail-obsessed chefs, Stuart Ralston’s Lyla takes care of all the details, from intricately constructed canapes to matching the finest ingredients and premium seafood sourced from Scottish waters. Sustainability drives the concept, with locality at the core, letting availability direct complex and eye-catching dishes.
Cuisine: Modern British, focused on Scottish seafood
Head chef: Stuart Ralston
Average cost: £65 per person for a five course lunch (£95 for a seven courses), £165 per person for dinner
Where: 3 Royal Terrace, Abbeyhill, EH7 5AB
Book now: Lyla

Glenturret Lalique, Perthshire

What: One of the most talented chefs working in Scotland today, Mark Donald turns out exquisite tasting menus at this stunning restaurant in Crieff, housed inside Scotland’s oldest working distillery. With two Michelin stars on the books, Glenturret Lalique serves up dishes inspired by the Scottish landscape and larder, with several references to the distillery itself.
Cuisine: Modern European, with a strong Scottish influence
Head chef: Mark Donald
Average cost: £220 per person
Where: Glenturret Distillery, Crieff, PH7 4HA
Book now: Glenturret Lalique

Cail Bruich, Glasgow

What: After a career forged in the kitchens of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, Lorna McNee’s first solo venture has been an unbridled success, garnering a Michelin star in a short time and rising to become one of the best restaurants in Glasgow’s rejuvenated restaurant scene. The Great British Menu winner turned judge’s cooking at Cail Bruich is best known for its light and elegant style, refusing to lean on overcomplicated tropes.
Cuisine: Modern European, with French and Scottish elements
Head chef: Lorna McNee
Average cost: £100 per person for lunch, £125 per person for dinner
Where: 725 Great Western Road, West End, G12 8QX
Book now: Cail Bruich

Best tasting menus North East England

From the rolling Yorkshire moors to Northumberland and beyond, the North East is home to some exceptional restaurants that make the most of local produce and beautiful surroundings.

Pine, Northumberland

What: Pine’s mammoth 18-course tasting menus can look a little overwhelming, but they’re far from a chore - half of those are some of the most delicious single bites you’ll ever eat, all from a beautifully renovated old cow barn in the Northumberland countryside. Service is effortlessly charming, and much of the produce is grown on site or foraged nearby, a feat that’s won the restaurant a green star alongside a Michelin star.
Cuisine: Modern European, hyper seasonal with local Northumberland flair
Head chef: Cal Byerley (chef patron), and Ian Waller (head chef)
Average cost: £95 per person for lunch, £165 per person for dinner
Where: Vallum Farm, Military Road, East Wallhouses, NE18 0LL
Book now: Pine

Myse, North Yorkshire

What: Stripped-back but effortlessly comforting, the tasting menu at Myse is polished and reverential. The kitchen here pays attention to their ingredients, and is inventive yet respectful of tradition, weaving techniques like foraging, fermenting, and in-house curing into contemporary dishes. To drink, expect a wine list by head sommelier Victoria Overington and a selection of non-alcoholic tipples made in house with local fruits and herbs. There’s no pretension here, just welcoming service, and a sense of lightheartedness throughout.
Cuisine: British, drawing on traditional Yorkshire cooking
Head chef: Josh Overington
Average cost: £115 per person for lunch, £145 per person for dinner
Where: Main Street, Hovingham, YO62 4LF
Book now: Myse

JÖRO, South Yorkshire

What: JÖRO, which translates as ‘earth’ in Old Norse, works to transform modest ingredients with ambitious techniques, often including Nordic minimalism, Japanese precision, as well as nods to more conventional British cooking. It bounces between big and bold flavours to more subtle nuance, delivered by chefs and explained with care and enthusiasm. Inside the dining room itself is immersive, everyone has a front row view of the kitchen, which thanks to sparing Scandi design, consumes all attention.
Cuisine: Modern European, with Nordic and Japanese touches
Head chef: Luke French
Average cost: £55 per person for lunch, £125 per person for dinner
Where: Old Mill Lane, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, S35 0LB
Book now: JÖRO

Best tasting menus North West England

The North West has been a foodie haven for some time now thanks to the influx of outstanding restaurants in Cumbria, but Lancashire holds its own too, boasting one of the best restaurants in the country in Moor Hall.

Skof, Manchester

What: Simon Rogan protegee, and former L’Enclume head chef, Tom Barnes’ first solo restaurant is a resounding success. The tasting menu at Skof demonstrates an aptitude for balance and warmth. No tablecloths, no dress code, no faffing, just immaculate cooking. You’ll find it in a renovated drapery warehouse, with well-spaced tables, and an open kitchen. The whole thing from start to finish is a study in pared back beauty.
Cuisine: British, with a creative modern edge
Head chef: Tom Barnes
Average cost: £50 per person for lunch, from £120 per person for dinner
Where: 3 Federation Street, Corporation Street, M4 4BF
Book now: Skof

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire

What: What more can you say about Moor Hall? Mark Birchall’s expansive foodie retreat is an exceptional achievement on every level, taking you between three rooms and through the kitchen garden during your meal. The team makes a huge amount on-site - from charcuterie and aged meat to cheese, bread and more - and there are overnight rooms too, as well as a second restaurant. With three Michelin stars, plus a green star, under its belt, Moor Hall stands as a bastion of modern British finesse.
Cuisine: Modern British, with produce-driven menus
Head chef: Mark Birchall
Average cost: £145 per person for lunch, £265 for dinner
Where: Prescot Road, Aughton, L39 6RT
Book now: Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms

Heft, Cumbria

What: Helmed by Cumbrian-born chef, Kevin Tickle, Heft is a restaurant that does a lot with a little. Often, dishes combine just a few key ingredients, intuitively chosen and prepared with care. Set within a 17th-century village inn, the setting marries well with the menus, all comfort and warmth with just a few modern touches. You’ll find it in the Lake District National Park, so this one’s ideal for staycations and special occasions. That said, the lunch menu comes in at incredible value, and is worth a try even without something to celebrate.
Cuisine: British, with a gastropub feel and a regional tilt
Head chef: Kevin Tickle
Average cost: £49 for lunch, £120 for dinner
Where: High Newton, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6JH
Book now: Heft

L’Enclume, Cumbria

What: Forgive us for going with the predictable, but this list wouldn’t be complete with L’Enclume. What more is there to say about Simon Rogan’s magnum opus? Not only does it now hold that precious third Michelin star, but it has birthed a generation of chefs who just want to innovate around seasonal modern British food. Not just one of the best tasting menus, but one of the most influential UK restaurants ever.
Cuisine: Creative British cooking anchored by sustainability
Head chef: Simon Rogan (chef patron), Paul Burgalieres (executive chef), Alexander Rothnie (head chef)
Average cost: £265 for both lunch and dinner, with a seasonal £125 lunch menu available on weekdays during peak growing season
Where: Cavendish Street, Cartmel, LA11 6PZ
Book now: L’Enclume

Best tasting menus Wales

Ynyshir has led the charge for Wales becoming a genuine food tourism destination, but there are delights all over the country, from The Whitebrook in the Wye Valley, to Cardiff’s Home by James Sommerin.

Gorse, Cardiff

What: Cardiff’s first Michelin star restaurant, Gorse offers up a simple, neighbourhood style approach to fine dining. There’s no fancy frills or snobbyness, just good cooking, Welsh produce, and down to earth service on full display. Cooking here showcases the benefits of restraint, often letting just a few ingredients do the talking. Menus are seasonal, but you might also spot some lesser-known traditional Welsh dishes making an appearance, pepped up for modern tastes.
Cuisine: Modern Welsh, executed with a light touch
Head chef: Tom Waters
Average cost: £60 per person for lunch, £95 for dinner
Where: 186 Kings Road, Pontcanna, CF11 9DF
Book now: Gorse

Ynyshir, Powys

What: Gareth Ward’s incredible, unique Welsh restaurant should be on everyone’s bucket list. It’s the definition of rockstar dining - Ward cooks up course after course that focuses on fat and flavour, delivering a riotous menu that has justifiably been crowned as one of the very best in the UK. This is one of the more expensive tasting menus on this list, and for good reason. From start to finish, the tasting menu offers around 30 micro-courses and the whole experience can take up to five hours.
Cuisine: Creative cooking, often with Japanese influences
Head chef: Gareth Ward
Average cost: £390+VAT
Where: Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, SY20 8TA
Book now: Ynyshir

Home at Penarth, Cardiff

What: With a concept revolving around blind menus, dining at Home at Penarth is always a surprise. Food finds focus in seasonality, ensuring every visit will offer different dishes and combinations depending on the time of year. As the name implies, this is a family affair - with Somerin’s daughter involved in the operation, plus a more intimate personal touch throughout the whole experience. Just come with an open mind, and prepare to be surprised.
Cuisine: Modern British
Head chef: James Sommerin
Average cost: £70 or £145 per person for lunch, £145 for dinner
Where: 1 Royal Buildings, Penarth, CF64 3EB
Book now: Home at Penarth

Best tasting menus South East England

London attracts most of the attention, naturally, but the rest of the South East has plenty to shout about. Between Kent, Sussex and beyond there are some fabulous restaurants, from historic hotels to independent eateries that grow all their own produce.

The Pass at South Lodge, West Sussex

What: Ben Wilkinson made a name for himself at The Cottage in the Wood in Cumbria before heading south to take over the renowned flagship restaurant at South Lodge in Horsham. Guests are seated right in the middle of the kitchen, immersing them in the atmosphere of the kitchen over a seven-course tasting menu. This is clever cooking at its finest, drawing on seasonal inspiration and delivered with a keen eye for detail.
Cuisine: British, with contemporary influences
Head chef: Ben Wilkinson
Average cost: £150 per person
Where: Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PS
Book now: The Pass at South Lodge

Restaurant Interlude, West Sussex

What: You may recognise chef Jean Delport as a Great British Menu finalist in 2025, and his Horsham-based restaurant is where you can find his culinary creations. Restaurant Interlude fuses British, French and South African flavours, with a focus on foraged ingredients and local produce. The dinner tasting menu boasts over 20 dishes, which work beautifully with a range of South African wines. There's also an exciting array of cocktails made with garden-grown ingredients, if that's more your thing. 
Cuisine: British, French and South African
Head chef: Jean Delport
Average cost: £120 per person for lunch, £195 per person for dinner
Where: Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PP
Book now: Restaurant Interlude

Woven by Adam Smith, Berkshire

What: This one’s not a tasting menu in the strictest sense, rather it’s a hybrid between a la carte and tasting menu formats. There are some fixed elements, but Woven by Adam Smith allows for diner choice too, with a range of options for each major course. Smith draws heavily from the 240-acre estate’s foraging larder, recovering elderflower, wild garlic, roses, and orchard fruits among many other ingredients that find their way into the menu.
Cuisine: British
Head chef: Adam Smith 
Average cost: £95 per person for lunch, £185 per person for dinner
Where: Coworth Park, Blacknest Road, Ascot, SL5 7SE
Book now: Woven by Adam Smith

Furna, Brighton

What: Headed by chef Dave Mothersill, Furna prides itself on seasonality and sustainability, using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Originally from Yorkshire, Mothersill’s chef’s selection menu is a journey through bold flavours, with dishes that balance textures and harmonise unexpected ingredients, often with an Asian accent. The minimalist, intimate setting emphasises the artistry of the food, making it a memorable and accessible experience for those seeking a fresh perspective on modern cuisine.
Cuisine: Modern European
Head chef: Dave Mothersill
Average cost: £85 per person
Where: 6 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF
Book now: Furna

Best tasting menus South West England

With swathes of farmland and coastal waters, the South West has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to produce. No wonder some of the best restaurants in the country are down here, spread from Bristol and Bath right into the far reaches of Cornwall.

Lympstone Manor, Devon

What: It wasn’t all that long ago that Michael Caines was one of the most celebrated chefs in the country, spearheading the two Michelin-starred culinary fortress that was Gidleigh Park. Dare we say, his food at Lympstone Manor might be even better, and with his vineyards also, this south Devon retreat offers a lot to foodie visitors. Expect a firm focus on ‘terroir cuisine’ using ingredients from the Exe estuary and the wider South West.
Cuisine: British, with modern French flair
Head chef: Michael Caines
Average cost: £225 per person for the signature tasting menu, £239 per person for the Estuary tasting menu
Where: Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, EX8 3NZ
Book now: Lympstone Manor

Osip, Somerset

What: From its lovely new home in the countryside just outside of Bruton, Osip is even more connected to its farm-to-fork ethos, sourcing much of the menu's ingredients from its own organic farm and garden. Menus change daily, but might include courgette rolls with smoked whey and lemon, barbecue eel with shiso, or beetroot tacos. There’s even accommodation on site, just above the restaurant, so you’ll not have far to walk after.
Cuisine: Modern British, informed by a farm-to-table ethos
Head chef: Merlin Labron-Johnson
Average cost: £95 per person for lunch, £140 per person for dinner
Where: 25 Kingsettle Hill, Hardway, Bruton, BA10 0LN
Book now: Osip

Wilsons, Bristol

What: Wilsons is the neighbourhood restaurant we all wished we had (and, to be fair, Bristol’s Redland cuts a case for one of the nicest neighbourhoods in any UK city). The restaurant is the result of beautiful alchemy - a combination of Mary Wilson’s agricultural efforts and Jan Ostle’s smart cooking. Wilsons is unbelievable value for the quality, and the team views dining out in democratic terms. The food follows suit, often with just a handful of fresh ingredients executed without fuss, and explained with genuine warmth.
Cuisine: Modern British, informed by sustainability
Head chef: Jan Ostle (chef patron), and Henry Wadsworth (head chef)
Average cost: £35 per person for lunch, £73 per person for dinner
Where: 24 Chandos Road, BS6 6PF
Book now: Wilsons

Best tasting menus Midlands

The Midlands once had a bit of a dreary reputation for fine dining but these days it’s a hotbed of talent. Michelin-starred Grace & Savour was our number one restaurant in the UK in 2023, and there’s plenty more to shout about in Birmingham, Nottingham and beyond.

Opheem, Birmingham

What: In early 2024, Aktar Islam’s progressive fine dining restaurant earned two Michelin stars. And while stars aren’t the be all and end all when it comes to finding the UK’s best tasting menus, it’s certainly a solid indication of the team's consistency and commitment. The menu melds Indian flavour bases - like South Indian spices or Bengali vinegars - with European techniques: sous-vide, espuma, fermentation. Much of the produce is British too, including Orkney scallops and Merrifield duck.
Cuisine: Modern Indian, through the lens of British produce
Head chef: Aktar Islam
Average cost: £140 per person for five courses, £185 per person for ten
Where: 48 Summer Row, B3 1JJ
Book now: Opheem

Grace & Savour, Hampton-in-Arden

What: Number one in the SquareMeal Top 100 UK Restaurants 2023 list, Grace & Savour couple Anette and David Taylor hit the ground running after arriving in grassy Hampton-in-Arden from Oslo, where David worked at renowned three Michelin-starred Maaemo. What the team achieve here is unfathomable - the tasting menu is perfectly judged, and uses hyper-seasonal ingredients exclusively from the local area, supporting biodynamic producers as well as growing ingredients in the walled garden outside.
Cuisine: British, with modern Scandinavian influences
Head chef: David Taylor
Average cost: £95 per person for lunch, £175 per person for dinner
Where: Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane, B92 0EN
Book now: Grace & Savour

Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms, Nottingham

What: Holder of two Michelin stars for over ten years, and number one in SquareMeal Top 100 UK Restaurants for 2025, RSB’s spot underneath the Nottingham flyover isn’t exactly an obvious choice for one of the best restaurants in the country. Still, Sat Bains and wife Amanda have built this fine dining juggernaut into one of the very best in the country, and also one of the UK's most successful incubators - the likes of Gareth Ward, Alex Bond and Paul Foster all cut their teeth here before winning their own stars.
Cuisine: British and Modern European
Head chef: Sat Bains (chef owner), John Freeman (head chef)
Average cost: £199 per person for the ‘Prelude’ menu, £249 for the ‘Overture’
Where: Lenton Lane, NG7 2SA
Book now: Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms

Best tasting menus The Channel Islands

Yes, the Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) might not technically be part of the UK (they are crown dependencies), but we've found that high-quality local produce and ingredients from nearby France mean tasting menu restaurants here are a cut above the rest.

Vraic, Guernsey

What: Set on the north shore of the island, just yards from Chouet Bay, Vraic champions all things seaweed. Drawing on this local produce, and Nathan Davies' own proclivities for local hand-foraged food, the team here have put together a varied tasting menu highlighting local fish and seafood as well as Guernsey's 750+ seaweed varieties. We found the intense, fire-led cooking keenly balanced and thoroughly memorable. Dishes on the menu are seasonal, but might include juicy grilled lobster (lifted from boats that set out from the bay outside), crisp turbot skin served with caviar, and buckthorn 'lemon' meringue tarts with soft singed marshmallow. You'll start outside, sitting on furs by the open fire, kelp cocktail in hand, before heading in for a leisurely lunch presented with extreme attention to detail. 
Cuisine: British, seaweed-led, with occasional Welsh influences.
Head chef: Nathan Davies
Average cost: £145 per person, £100 per person for Friday lunch
Where: Mont Cuet Road, Vale, Guernsey, GY3 5AT
Book now: Vraic

Best tasting menus London

Unquestionably one of the most diverse and exciting food cities in the world, you could live in London for a lifetime and not experience half the food here. So, we’ve done a separate roundup of the best tasting menus in London, but here’s a little snapshot to get you started.

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair

What: In the world of French fine dining, Alain Ducasse is the cornerstone. His Mayfair restaurant has held three Michelin stars for more than 15 years now, and it’s not hard to see why. Helmed by Jean-Philippe Blondet, the tasting menu here offers interpretation of Alain Ducasse’s classics, with a contemporary edge and respect for seasonality. The vast majority of ingredients are sourced from the British Isles and France, offering courses like Cornish turbot with green peas from Kent, and pigeon from Jean-Jacques boga.
Cuisine: French
Average Cost: £285 per person
Head chef: Jean-Philippe Blondet
Where: The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Book now: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

KOL, Marylebone

What: KOL is home to one of the most challenging tasting menus in London (though we can guarantee you’ll have no difficulties in devouring it all!). It’s all about ‘Memories of Mexico, re-imagined with British produce’, meaning that the kitchen won’t source any ingredients imported from outside the UK. This means finding alternative methods to recreate distinctive Mexican flavours. Lime is a key one, cleverly subbed for homegrown sea buckthorn. Corn, chillies, and chocolate are the only exceptions to the rule - shipped in with minimal environmental cost.
Cuisine: Mexican, with modern European influences
Average Cost: £95 per person for lunch, £185 per person for dinner
Head chef: Santiago Lastra
Where: 9 Seymour Street, W1H 7BA
Book now: KOL

Aulis, Soho

What: Intimate, experimental, and immersive, Simon Rogan’s Aulis showcases cutting-edge modern British cuisine. It’s serious stuff, taking form as a chef’s table experience with just 12 seats up for grabs. That said, there’s a convivial feel to the experience, which we found has much to do with head chef Charlie Tayler and team, but the food itself is joyful too. It highlights fermentation, foraging, and precision cooking rooted in the Rogan farm-to-table ethos. Guests sit close to the chefs, encouraging interaction and insight into each dish, promising a personal, ever-evolving experience.
Cuisine: Creative modern British
Average Cost: £195 per person
Head chef: Charlie Tayler
Where: 16A St Anne's Court, W1F 0BN
Book now: Aulis

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