The best restaurants in Surrey

Located in Dorking, Surrey, Denbies Wine Estate is one of England’s largest independent vineyards, ideal for romantic dinners or mini-breaks.

Beyond outdoor tours and indoor tastings, guests can dine at Wine Library Brasserie & Bar, enjoying seasonal, wine-paired menus within a scenic orangery overlooking the vines or all-weather cabanas.

This award-winning Pirbright pub has won awards for good reason, splitting its characterful space between the buzzy Pig Shed, the quieter Old Block and a cosy yurt cafe for daytime visits.

A robata grill and genuinely seasonal menu run seamlessly through all three dining spaces.

Nick Beardshaw’s solo debut earned a Michelin star within six months of opening on Esher's high street, built on hearty, elevated bistro cooking rather than tasting-menu theatre.

The set lunch remains one of the best-value ways to eat exceptionally well anywhere in the whole of Surrey.

Just seven tables sit inside this intimate, Michelin-starred destination at the 16th-century Great Fosters estate near Egham, led by chef Stefano Di Giosia, formerly of The Fat Duck.

Fresh ingredients harvested from the estate’s own kitchen gardens shape genuinely seasonal, locally rooted tasting menus full of invention.

Behind the cosy log fire and rustic decor sits some of Surrey’s most ambitious gastropub cooking, rightfully recognised in SquareMeal's UK Top 100.

Expect indulgent dishes like open lasagne with goat's cheese, generous mains from £20 upward, and an extensive wine list guaranteed to keep you settled all evening.

Open all day inside the Pennyhill Park estate, Hillfield leans heavily on named local suppliers, featuring everything from Surrey chorizo jam to Hill House ham.

The grill section handles proper cuts of meat with real skill, and the Sunday roast is worth booking even if you are not staying over.

Perched on the third floor of England's largest single-estate winery, this Dorking dining room looks out over 265 acres of vines toward Box Hill.

Seasonal British cooking paired with an obvious vineyard-to-glass opportunity makes it a natural, memorable choice when you are planning a celebratory lunch.

Timber-framed and genuinely lakeside, this Cobham bistro serves seasonal British plates from breakfast through dinner, along with a summer-only Island Bar for drinks right on the water.

Come for the scenic setting as much as the steak and Guinness pie; it suits a relaxed family lunch exceptionally well.

Set on the tranquil banks of the River Wey near Godalming, this 17th-century pub pairs a lush beer garden and waterside terrace with an eclectic menu.

Expect everything from Thai-spiced pork to nduja flatbread, while Wednesday's popular steak night and weekend brunch both maintain a remarkably loyal following.

As one of Surrey's pioneering Indian restaurants, founded by Enam Ali, Le Raj has spent decades crafting every dish entirely from scratch, dairy included.

Expect rich Bangladeshi-inflected home cooking served alongside classic favourites, all enjoyed inside a glamorous and inviting dining room situated close to Epsom Downs.

Situated right at Windsor Great Park's gates, The Bailiwick Freehouse showcases elevated, game-focused British cooking from chef Steven Ellis (ex-Restaurant Gordon Ramsay).

Expect local deer, pig trotter terrine, and standout desserts by pastry chef Ami Ellis. With dog-friendly bar bites and a leafy terrace, it feels equal parts relaxed and special.

Chef patrons Mike Wall-Palmer and Dave Adams cook confident, seasonal food inside a charming 16th-century Ripley building, earning a well-deserved Michelin Guide mention along the way.

Standouts like confit duck leg and wild garlic gnocchi show off their impressive range, while the courtyard suits summer gatherings of any size.

A Josper grill and sushi counter share billing at this polished Leatherhead hotel dining room, where head chef Wojciech Popow turns out precise, ingredient-led Japanese cooking.

Choose a bento box lunch or the seasonal tasting menu for something more theatrical, all served in a genuinely handsome, traditional setting.

Chef Steve Smith’s Michelin-starred tasting menu, set inside Pennyhill Park’s oldest wing, remains one of Surrey’s genuine fine-dining destinations, boasting numerous accolades.

A delicate beetroot tart presented in multiple textures sets the scene, while an unhurried, multi-course pace defines this luxurious culinary experience from start to finish.

As the newest name on this list, Lomri opened inside Foxhills' Manor House under chef Achal Aggarwal, formerly of Chutney Mary.

Tandoor-charred plates and fragrant biryanis sealed and opened directly at your table showcase serious culinary pedigree, served in a genuinely stylish, contemporary Ottershaw dining room.

Two Gymkhana alumni run this Bib Gourmand address, where standout muntjac biryani and keema pao sit alongside vegetarian dishes crafted with equal care.

Sanjay Gour and Nand Kishor bring genuine pedigree to the kitchen, while the room’s warmth works just as well for a birthday as a quiet weeknight dinner.