UK's Top 100 Restaurants by SquareMeal

SquareMeal’s list of the top restaurants in the UK forms the backbone of what we represent as a brand. It’s a chance for us to shout about the best-of-the-best in both emerging and established culinary roles and allows us to celebrate the incredible chefs and hospitality teams out there going above and beyond to give their diners top-class experiences.

Updated on 17 January 2023

2023 sees the exciting return of our annual awards and brings with it an all-new winner in Grace & Savour. 

We say it every year, but this year truly must have presented the highest calibre of restaurants yet. Whittling down the UK’s burgeoning dining scene into just 100 top spots was an excruciating job that took months of planning and deliberation by both our team, and you, our readers.

After what can only be described as a hellish two years for the hospitality industry, as it battled the various hurdles of living with Covid, 2022 saw a renewed sense of purpose and passion. Getting back to doing what they do best, our homegrown hospitality professionals have put on quite a show over the last year, wining and dining customers with flair, ingenuity, and true individuality. With a whole host of new openings included in the ranks below, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore our Great British Isles in pursuit of a once-in-a-lifetime meal. That being said, it’s some of the old-timers, the classics, that stood out to us most. While you might have already heard of them, we’re here to tell you they’re still at the top of their game and are worth adding to your eating itinerary over the next 12 months.

Each of the top 100 results are a unique combination of our own in-house critic-led opinions and thousands of diner votes. It’s this dual approach that makes our list incomparable, representing not only our professional opinion but thousands of real-life experiences that help to reinforce and bolster our final decisions.

It’s no secret that Britain plays host to some incredible culinary talent. As a result, the top restaurants in the UK created quite the conundrum. From the very north of Scotland to Cornwall’s southern tip, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining destinations worth travelling for. In order to make a place on the list, each restaurant had to offer more than just a good meal. It had to provide guests with an exceptional all-round experience. From gorgeous interiors, top-class wine lists and stunning views through to exemplary service and sustainability commitments, we weighed up the whole package. When we say this list is months in the making, we really mean it. We take huge care and pride in making sure only the very best in the industry find a place on the list, and have eaten at hundreds of restaurants over the past 12 months to whittle down the winners.

Our summaries below give you a taste of what to expect from each of the winning restaurants, with the full reviews available when you click through. From there you can also book each spot if there’s anywhere that’s taken your fancy.

While there is an ever-reliable fine-dining set on our list, there are also some surprising hyper-relaxed restaurants that prioritise produce over plating and offer gorgeous combinations of just a few key ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion destination or an all-new regular nearby, our list of the best restaurants in the UK offers up something for every occasion and every budget. If you’re paying the capital a visit, why not check out our list of London’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2023.

Grace & Savour

1. Grace & Savour

Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, B92 0EN

David and Anette Taylor have crafted an idyllic countryside retreat, lifting up sustainable producers and craftspeople around them with an unwavering commitment to ethical, bio-diverse farming. The resulting 15 course tasting menu is a thing of beauty - Grace & Savour is a gleaming jewel with a very bright future.

Over £80
Scandinavian
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Osip

2. Osip

1 High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB

Last year’s number one is still high in estimations, and Osip’s reputation is only growing. The serene dining room is matched by precise, elegant cooking, and a laudable commitment to supporting local producers.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Ynyshir

3. Ynyshir

Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA

Ynyshir’s stunning Snowdonia location and manicured grounds have long been an attraction, but Gareth Ward’s incredible cooking is the real star. Ward brings lots of Japanese influence and a focus on fat and flavour to his food, resulting in one of the UK’s most unique, unmissable restaurants.

Over £80
Japanese
British
Two Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
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4. L'Enclume

Cavendish Street, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PZ

The latest to join the UK’s three star club, L’Enclume has officially entered legendary status as one of the country’s most influential restaurants. It remains an exceptional dining experience, if you can manage to get a table.

Over £80
Modern European
British
Three Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms

5. Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms

Prescot Road, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6RT

Mark Birchall continues to blaze a trail at Moor Hall, with unique tasting menus powered by innovation and incredible talent. Much of the restaurant’s produce is grown on the five-acre estate, and almost everything is produced in house from bread and beer to dairy and charcuterie.

Over £80
Modern European
British
Two Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Pine

6. Pine

Vallum Farm, East Wallhouses, Northumberland, NE18 0LL

Local lad Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan have built something very special amid the rolling Northumberland countryside. Surprising and delicious in equal measure, Pine’s idiosyncratic tasting menus are among the best in the country.

Over £80
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Opheem

7. Opheem

48 Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JJ

Aktar Islam puts his signature stamp on Indian fine dining at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham. His masterful dishes utilise ancient and modern techniques from all over the globe, and the result is not to be missed.

Over £80
Indian
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Paco Tapas

8. Paco Tapas

3A The General, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6SY

Casamia owner Peter Sanchez-Iglesias does himself justice with this refreshingly relaxed Spanish tapas restaurant in Bristol. The menu changes every day to make use of the freshest available produce, but you can always guarantee something special.

£50 - £79
Tapas
Spanish
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Forest Side

9. The Forest Side

The Forest Side Hotel, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9RN

Head chef Paul Leonard translates the Cumbrian landscape into a series of intriguing tasting menu at this gothic mansion in the Lake district. Many of its ingredients are sourced from the kitchen gardens, while dedicated vegetarian menus ensure eating here is accessible for everyone.

Over £80
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Paul Ainsworth at No. 6

10. Paul Ainsworth at No. 6

6 Middle Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AP

Paul Ainsworth operates a number of restaurants in Cornwall, but this Michelin-starred spot has got to be the jewel in his crown, where it serves an exciting, story-led menu that champions locally sourced Cornish produce.

Over £80
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Holm

11. Holm

28 St James Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BW

Somerset restaurant Holm’s ethos is deeply rooted in nature, drawing on fantastic local farmers, fisherman, growers and butchers for its produce. While low intervention, organic and biodynamic wines are served alongside its seasonal tasting menus.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Muddlers Club

12. The Muddlers Club

1 Warehouse Lane, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 2DX

This Michelin-starred spot in Belfast centres around an open kitchen, providing diners with an element of theatre as they watch the chefs prepare their food. Focused on relaxed fine dining, head chef and owner Gareth McCaughey uses the best local ingredients to create his inspired tasting menus.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
Irish
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Alchemilla Nottingham

13. Alchemilla Nottingham

192 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1NF

Alchemilla is a progressive, forward-thinking restaurant in Nottingham run by Restaurant Sat Bains alumni Alex Bond. Its tasting menus are filled with invention and modern ideas, including the likes of nori with fermented mushroom caramel and aged parmesan.

Over £80
Modern European
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Kinneuchar Inn

14. The Kinneuchar Inn

9-11 Main Street, Kilconquhar, Fife & Angus, KY9 1LF

This 17th-century pub and restaurant serves an affordable yet elevated a la carte menu. Produce is primarily sourced from the nearby Balcaskie Estate along with a handful of other local growers to keep menus seasonal and local.

£50 - £79
British
Gastropub
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms

15. Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms

Lenton Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2SA

This small but mighty restaurant with rooms has held on to its two Michelin stars for over a decade now, not least because it’s turning out some of the most exceptional plates in the UK both in terms of style and quality.

Over £80
Modern European
British
Two Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Jackdaw Conwy

16. The Jackdaw Conwy

High Street, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8DB

Born in North Wales and having spent seven years at The Fat Duck, chef Nick Rudge brings a wealth of experience to his latest venture The Jackdaw in Conwy. Here, he places beautiful Welsh produce at the fore of his menus, such as ‘Welsh Salt Duck’ with pickled damsons and hispi cabbage.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Solstice Newcastle

17. Solstice Newcastle

5-7 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3JE

Not content with having one champion restaurant in Newcastle, Kenny Atkinson has opened another one just down the road. The UK isn’t short of great tasting menus these days, but Solstice is right up there with the best of them.

Over £80
Modern European
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Roots York

18. Roots York

68 Marygate, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7BH

Following major success at his first restaurant The Swan at Oldstead, Tommy Banks has stuck to a similar approach here, serving seasonally-changing and uncomplicated dishes that pay homage to Yorkshire's incredible produce.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Northcote

19. Northcote

Northcote Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8BE

A fine example of just how brilliant hotel restaurants can be, Michelin-starred Northcote is led by the highly-talented Lisa Goodwin Allen where she focuses on bringing British produce and dishes up to date.

Over £80
British
Afternoon tea
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Hjem

20. Hjem

The Hadrian Hotel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EE

The serene, Scandi-style dining room provides a calming backdrop in which to indulge in some of Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori’s intricate cooking. Hjem’s food offering comes in the form of one 15-18-course tasting menu, where Northumberland produce is treated with Scandinavian techniques.

Over £80
Scandinavian
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Greyhound Beaconsfield

21. The Greyhound Beaconsfield

33 Windsor End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JN

Husband and wife team Daniel and Margriet honed their skills at Petrus and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, so it’s no surprise this gastropub nails all the small details, from pitch-perfect service to delicious food.

£50 - £79
Vegetarian
Vegan
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Heft

22. Heft

High Newton, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JH

Head chef Kevin Tickle brings his love of the Cumbrian landscape to this 17th-century inn via a menu of seasonal, locally-sourced dishes. Alongside tasting menus, there’s also a bar where diners can enjoy quality beers, carefully selected wines and seasonal small plates.

Over £80
British
Gastropub
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Inver

23. Inver

Strathlachlan, Argyll & Bute, Highlands & Islands, PA27 8BU

Set in a converted ferryman’s cottage on the Insta-friendly shores of Loch Fyne, Inver blends ultra-fresh local produce - sometimes straight out of the loch - with clever Nordic technique.

Over £80
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Angel at Hetton

24. The Angel at Hetton

The Angel Inn, Hetton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LT

This 15th-century inn won a Michelin star within the first year of opening, having garnered a reputation as one of the UK’s best gastropubs. Modern and refined dishes appear in both a la carte and tasting menu format.

Over £80
Modern European
Gastropub
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Kushi-ya

25. Kushi-ya

1A Cannon Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6JE

Inventive, refined and affordable in equal measure, Japanese sharing plates restaurant Kushi-ya is an immense addition to Nottingham’s dining scene. Pop by for a staggering display of skewers, small plates and sake.

£30 - £49
Japanese
SquareMeal UK Top 100
SY23

26. SY23

2 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2LJ

Excellent produce cooked over fire is the name of the game at SY23. At the centre of the dining room lies an open kitchen, where a charcoal grill is used to turn out a 10-course tasting menu of modern plates.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Furna

27. Furna

6 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF

Taking residence in a stunning Grade-II listed Georgian mansion, Chef Dave Mothersill has created - arguably - Brighton’s most notable fine dining restaurant. The menu takes notes from Asian cooking but is ever-evolving depending on the season.

Over £80
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Raby Hunt

28. Raby Hunt

Summerhouse, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3UD

Raby Hunt has to be one of the UK’s most ambitious and evolving kitchens, with self-taught chef-owner James Close gearing the proceedings towards one inventive tasting menu. For the full foodie experience, snag a spot at the Kitchen Table.

Over £80
British
Two Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Casa

29. Casa

The General, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6FU

Casamia was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Peter Sanchez-Iglesias and Joel Breakwell have done just that, reinventing Italian food with confidence, energy and style.

£50 - £79
Italian
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Little Fish Market

30. The Little Fish Market

10 Upper Market Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 1AS

A small, 20-cover restaurant that proves good things come in small packages. The Little Fish Market serves a tasting menu focused solely around fresh fish and seafood, created by the ever-talented Duncan Ray.

Over £80
British
Fish
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Fordwich Arms

31. Fordwich Arms

King Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0DB

England’s smallest town is home to one of its greatest restaurants, a stunning red brick pub serving seasonal menus that showcase the best of Kent’s ingredients. Think hay-smoked chalk stream trout with Celtic mustard and citrus hollandaise.

Over £80
British
Gastropub
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Argoe Newlyn

32. Argoe Newlyn

The Strand, Newlyn, Cornwall, TR18 5HW

Argoe is a tribute to Newlyn’s incredible fishing heritage and produce, where sharing plates with a focus on Cornish fish and seafood are served alongside low-intervention wines on tap. Proof that beauty lies in simplicity.

£50 - £79
British
Fish
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Cail Bruich

33. Cail Bruich

725 Great Western Road, West End, Glasgow, G12 8QX

With a spectacular chef’s table for two, plus a luxurious, contemporary main dining room, Cail Bruich is a special occasion spot worth saving up for. Here you’ll be treated to Lorna McNee’s unique flair for elevating the best of Scottish produce.

Over £80
Modern European
Scottish
One Michelin star
Upstairs at Landrace

34. Upstairs at Landrace

61 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5BN

This unassuming restaurant sits above the Landrace Bakery in Bath where it quietly turns out a concise menu of perfectly-executed Mediterranean plates. Expect straight-forward, trattoria-style fare cooked with love – think tagliatelle with spinach, chestnuts and parmesan cream.

£30 - £49
Mediterranean
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Lilac

35. Lilac

Cellar 57 - 58 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF

Housed within a 400-year-old cellar in Lyme Regis, Lilac is a relaxed restaurant and wine bar from the same team behind Robin Wylde, with a major focus on sustainability. Enjoy its seasonal sharing plates alongside low-intervention wines, local beers and exciting cocktails.

£30 - £49
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Quince

36. Quince

39 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY

Quince is the epitome of casual fine dining, a bistro-style restaurant in Westgate-on-Sea serving Mediterranean-leaning dishes with Kentish produce. Chefs and co-owners Ben Hughes and Rafael Lopez are the brains behind the job, having spent years working at the Goods Shed in Canterbury together.

£30 - £49
Modern European
British
Bistro
SquareMeal UK Top 100
OX Belfast

37. OX Belfast

1 Oxford Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 3LA

Owners Stephen Toman (chef) and Alain Kerloc’h (sommelier) opened OX in 2013 to put into practice their hard-earned skills working in restaurants. The result is an artistic display of seasonal Irish ingredients served alongside an extensive wine list.

Over £80
Modern European
British
Irish
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Pensons

38. Pensons

Pensons Yard, Tenbury Wells, Herefordshire, WR15 8RT

Combining exemplary cooking with organic produce grown in the grounds of Netherwood Estate, Pensons is a beacon for the heights that can be reached with great ingredients and skillful technique.

Over £80
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Celentano

39. Celentano's Glasgow

28-32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, Glasgow, G4 0XA

This relaxed, Italian-inspired eatery is headed up by husband-and-wife team Dean and Anna who offer simple, unfussy dishes designed to be shared with loved ones. Sustainable initiatives are put into practice too, with many of its biodynamic and organic wines available on tap to reduce glass waste.

£50 - £79
Italian
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Small Holding

40. The Small Holding

Ranters Lane, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2SG

Will Devlin’s self-sustaining Kentish idyll still ranks high, combining fabulous home-grown produce and innovative cooking. A genuine, heartfelt celebration of the ‘Garden of England’.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Adam Reid at The French

41. Adam Reid at The French

The Midland Hotel, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2DS

As Manchester’s culinary scene grows brighter, The French remains at the head of the table. Adam Reid’s precise cooking is rooted in northern comforts, resulting in a restaurant we’d happily eat in many times over.

Over £80
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Manifest

42. Manifest

4a Watkinson Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AG

Setting up in a Baltic Quarter warehouse, Manifest sounds a little chilly but is anything but - clever British cooking and carefully-sourced wines are served with warmth and generosity.

£50 - £79
British
Bars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Lunar Stoke-on-Trent

43. Lunar Stoke-on-Trent

Lunar World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER

We awaited Niall Keating’s next project with anticipation and Lunar did not disappoint - simple, elegant and punchy, Keating’s style courses through the veins of this destination restaurant, which also celebrates Wedgwood and The Potteries.

£50 - £79
British
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Home at Penarth

44. Home at Penarth

1 Royal Buildings, Penarth, Cardiff, CF64 3EB

James Sommerin is no stranger to success, but Home may be his greatest achievement yet. The whole Sommerin family works front and back of house, turning out an elegant, thought-provoking tasting menu.

Over £80
Modern European
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie

45. Restaurant Andrew Fairlie

Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scottish Borders, PH3 1NF

The legacy of the great Andrew Fairlie continues at this luxury hotel restaurant. You know what you get at Gleneagles - precise, sumptuous dishes, rooted in European tradition and the very best Scottish produce.

Over £80
Modern European
Scottish
Two Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Lumiere

46. Lumiere

Clarence Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PA

Jon and Helen Howe’s beloved Cheltenham restaurant is admirable on many levels, turning out a range of delicious tasting menus, as well as fantastic vegetarian food, all whilst running an organic 15-acre smallholding.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Fat Duck

47. The Fat Duck

1 High Street, Bray, Berkshire, SL6 2AQ

The original trailblazer is still going strong, pushing out mind-bending, multi-sensory tasting menus that may leave you questioning what you thought you knew about food. Still a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Over £80
British
Three Michelin stars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Tallow

48. Tallow

15A Church Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RX

This perfectly-formed little restaurant serves a compact menu of modern British food that you just want to dive into. A real gem.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Glenturret Lalique Crieff

49. Glenturret Lalique Crieff

Glenturret Distillery, Perthshire, Tayside, PH7 4HA

With just six tables available per night, dinner at this distillery restaurant is pretty exclusive. The trip is absolutely worth it, though, as Mark Donald’s globetrotting menus are out of this world.

Over £80
Scottish
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Orwells

50. Orwells

Shiplake Row, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4DP

Named after legendary author (and Henley-on-Thames native) George Orwell, this beloved local restaurant mixes gastropub charms with some really creative, seasonal British cooking.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
Gastropub
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Coombeshead Farm

51. Coombeshead Farm

Coombeshead Farm, Lewannick, Cornwall, PL15 7QQ

Everything you eat at Coombeshead is grown and produced on the 66-acre farm, from fruit and veg to bread, meat and more. Exceptional produce is really allowed to sing by Tom Adams and team, and you can stay overnight in this countryside hideaway too.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Eleanore Edinburgh

52. Eleanore Edinburgh

30-31 Albert Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN

Roberta Hall-McCarron’s second restaurant has smashed all expectations. We love the soothing interiors almost as much as we love Hall-McCarron’s delicious, inventive cooking.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
House of Tides

53. House of Tides

28-30 The Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3RF

Kenny Atkinson is still Newcastle’s big name, and his restaurant remains a joyous place to spend lunch or dinner. Dishes are rooted in local, seasonal produce and classic technique.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Tillingham

54. Tillingham

Drew Farm, Peasmarsh, East Sussex, TN31 6XD

With former Silo chef Brendan Eades now at the helm, Tillingham is going from strength-to-strength as a trailblazer for hyper-local, seasonal, sustainable cooking, not to mention supplying wines to restaurants all over the country.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Bar Brett

55. Bar Brett

321 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G49HR

A wine bar where the food is as good - if not better - than the carefully selected low-intervention drinks list, Bar Brett turns out plates full of the hum of wood-fired cooking that borrow inspiration from across the globe.

£30 - £49
Bars
International
Wine Bars
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Condita

56. Condita

15 Salisbury Place, Newington, Edinburgh, EH9 1SL

A culinary force to be reckoned with, Condita is a leading light of Edinburgh’s restaurant scene where guests have no autonomy over what they eat. Instead, expect a three-hour long surprise tasting menu for £140.

Over £80
Modern European
International
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Joro

57. Joro

294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8US

A steel building in the heart of the steel city, Joro is refreshingly unpretentious yet exceedingly ambitious all at once. Run by a husband and wife team, this restaurant with rooms turns out plates fizzing with flavour.

Over £80
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Lympstone Manor

58. Lympstone Manor

Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3NZ

The jewel in Michael Caines’ crown, Lympstone Manor in Devon comes with all the trimmings of fine dining that you’d expect, and earned itself a Michelin star just six months after opening. Menus are developed around the local southwest larder.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Masons Arms Knowstone

59. The Masons Arms Knowstone

Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4RY

Not all locals are born equal, and a head and shoulders above the rest is The Masons Arms. Found in a sweet thatched building, its appearance is cottagecore while the food is anything but frilly - this is expertly mastered, gutsy pub grub.

£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Wilderness

60. The Wilderness

27 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6JQ

Anything but ordinary, the Wilderness’ quirks are found in every twist and turn of the eccentric menu that isn’t afraid to make unusual pairings in pursuit of a menu you’ll remember long after your last bite.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Olive Tree Bath

61. Olive Tree Bath

Queensberry Hotel, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2QF

Boasting Bath’s only Michelin star, the Olive Tree ushers guests along on five- or seven-course journeys to discover chef Chris Cleghorn’s exciting signature style. A style no doubt fostered during his tutelage under Heston Blumenthal.

Over £80
Modern European
Vegetarian
Vegan
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Oarsman

62. The Oarsman

46 Spittal Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1DB

Behind the British boozer charm lies a brilliant gastropub restaurant at The Oarsman. Sink into a studded leather booth by the fire and tuck into some proper British cooking.

£30 - £49
Pubs
Scottish
Steak
British
Bars
Gastropub
French
Fish
Wine Bars
Bistro
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Wilsons

63. Wilsons

24 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6PF

Plates that appear deceptively simple but are underpinned by exacting technique are the order of the day at Wilsons, one of Bristol’s best restaurants. Here you’ll find true allegiance to showcasing sustainability through seasonality in fresh new ways.

£50 - £79
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Adam

64. Adam's Restaurant

New Oxford House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG

No stranger to awards, Adam’s has won a slew of praise since opening. The best seat in the house is the chef’s table which allows you to watch the buzz of the pass while enjoying the daily-changing menu.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Parkers Arms

65. Parkers Arms

Hallgate Hill, Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire, BB7 3DY

Offering feelgood factor by the spadeful, this cosy refurbished inn deals in a three course, daily changing menu for £45. Pies have made the kitchen famous, which are most often served at lunch, like the wonderfully comforting layered creamed potato terrine creation.

£30 - £49
Pubs
Gastropub
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Whitebrook

66. The Whitebrook

Whitebrook, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4TX

No stranger to awards, The Whitebrook is backed by a slew of praise from across the country. The reason? Chris Harrod’s vibrant, fresh take on British food. Grab Three courses for under £50 at lunchtime.

Over £80
Modern European
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Skosh

67. Skosh

98 Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JX

A young, dynamic team led by Neil Bentinck helped reinvigorate York’s status as a dining destination back in 2016 and it’s pulled the punters ever since. Expect bold, international flavours handled with surprising ease.

£50 - £79
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
COR Bristol

68. COR Bristol

81 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1ES

The Latin word for ‘heart’, COR’s aim is to bring people together and to create a warm and friendly environment for all. The menu takes influence from the owners’ love of the Mediterranean with a seasonal spin so the menus are always changing.

£30 - £49
Modern European
Bistro
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Blank

69. Blank

43 Malone Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT9 6RX

Proudly Irish, Blank celebrates its people and produce through its unique storytelling style. Plating is stylish, flavours are impactful and service is impeccable, while the pre-theatre offers an accessible way-in if the nine-course tasting menu proves too punchy.

£50 - £79
Irish
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Beach House Restaurant Oxwich Bay

70. The Beach House Restaurant Oxwich Bay

Oxwich Bay, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1LS

A jewel in the crown of Wales’ epic Gower Peninsula, Beach House offers the ultimate in relaxed fine dining. Dishes often have a theatrical flourish in their presentation, taking the masterful cookery to another level.

£50 - £79
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Purnell

71. Purnell's

55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2DH

Arguably Birmingham’s most famous restaurant, Purnell's has maintained its appeal with its deadly combination of charm and consistency. Staff are the bend-over-backwards kind and the exacting food is the sort that will stay with you long after the meal has ended.

£50 - £79
Modern European
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Outlaw

72. Outlaw's New Road

6 New Road, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3SB

Nathan Outlaw’s flagship restaurant has had a few reincarnations over the years but has settled on an elaborate eleven-course tasting menu that sits firmly in treat territory. For seafood fans, this is a once-in-a lifetime sort of experience.

Over £80
British
Fish
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Woodspeen

73. The Woodspeen

Lambourn Road, Bermont, Berkshire, RG20 8BN

Championing unfussy food, The Woodspeen’s immaculate handling of homegrown ingredients has earned it a Michelin star. When enjoyed with a glass of something from the swish wine list, in the design-led dining room, the whole experience feels pretty special.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Man Behind The Curtain

74. The Man Behind The Curtain

68-78 Vicar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7JH

Carving out its own quirky niche, eating at ??The Man Behind the Curtain is unlike any other dining experience in the UK. Dishes bounce from Japanese- and Indian-inspired plates through to tropical desserts and a take on tiramisu.

Over £80
International
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Erst

75. Erst

9 Murray Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6HS

Achingly cool Erst deals in the kind of fare that is made for impressing companions with. The smart natural wines and stylish small plates lend themselves equally as well to dates as group dinners.

£30 - £49
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Bulrush Restaurant

76. Bulrush Restaurant

21 Cotham Road South, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS6 5TZ

Proving Michelin starred food needn’t be overengineered, Bulrush’s sharp tasting menu see-saws from humble local produce to luxurious wagyu beef. Eating here is a journey through new and delightful flavour pairings in a pared-back dining room.

£50 - £79
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Palmerston Edinburgh

77. The Palmerston Edinburgh

1 Palmerston Place, West End, Edinburgh, EH12 5AF

You won’t see the same dish twice even if you are a regular at The Palmerston. The cosy neighbourhood spot meticulously sources ingredients from local farmers, growers and fishermen.

£30 - £49
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Glebe House

78. Glebe House

Southleigh, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6SD

A sort of British version of an agriturismo, this countryside bolthole serves food worth travelling for via its family-style four-course seasonal menu made almost entirely from produce grown or reared on site. Bonus points for covetable interiors.

£50 - £79
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Set

79. The Set

50 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4QF

Dan Kenny is blazing his own trail in Brighton, cooking up audacious tasting menus packed with bold, Asian-flecked umami flavours. There’s only one menu to choose from, but Kenny’s food is some of the most inventive, daring food in the country right now.

Over £80
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Peace & Loaf

80. Peace & Loaf

217 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1LA

British classics are deconstructed and reimagined by Head Chef Dave Coulson at this Newcastle restaurant. Favourites include the ‘deconstructed’ fish and chips - fondly named ‘The Chippy’.

£50 - £79
Modern European
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Old Butchers

81. The Old Butchers

7 Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AQ

Housed inside an old butchers - in case the name didn’t give it away - this family-run restaurant works with a nose-tail ethos to ensure minimal waste. A cosy spot found in the pretty Cotswold market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

£50 - £79
Modern European
SquareMeal UK Top 100
SARGASSO

82. SARGASSO

Margate Harbour Arm, Margate, Kent, CT9 1AP

From the team behind London’s Brawn, comes SARGASSO in Margate offering platefuls of fresh seafood right on the harbour. This relaxed restaurant has stunning sea views and event the occasional live music act.

£30 - £49
Modern European
Fish
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Home Belfast

83. Home Belfast

22 Wellington Place, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 6GE

What started life as a pop-up now has a Home (see what we did there?). This Belfast-based restaurant is headed up by Chef Ben Arnold who you may just recognise from Great British Menu.

£30 - £49
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Prevost at The Haycock

84. Prevost at The Haycock

The Haycock, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1JA

Chef Lee Clarke describes his Peterborough restaurant as ‘fine dining without the formality’. A small garden outside is where many of the restaurant’s herbs and vegetables are grown. Along with beehives that provide the restaurant’s honey that is both served and sold by the jar.

£30 - £49
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Sorrel

85. Sorrel

77 South Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2JU

For some truly exciting British cooking, Head Chef Steve Drake’s Sorrel perfectly executes classic dishes with a modern take. Diners can expect unique flavour combinations that will surprise and delight their palate.

Over £80
Modern European
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Fhior

86. Fhior

36 Broughton Street, Bonnington, Edinburgh, EH1 3SB

Just north of Edinburgh’s city centre you will find Fhior (which is Gaelic for true). Opened in 2018 by couple Scott and Laura Smith, this family-run restaurant promises local produce on the menu along with small-batch natural wines.

Over £80
Scottish
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Balloo House

87. Balloo House

1 Comber Road, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 6PA

This cosy pub nestled in Northern Ireland’s countryside has - impressively - been serving its guests for more than 400 years. Its menu of pared-back punchy classics offers diners exquisite flavours teamed with cosy and familiar comfort food.

£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
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The Loch & The Tyne

88. The Loch & The Tyne

10 Crimp Hill, Old Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2QY

A joint project between Chef Adam Handling and co-chef proprietors Steven Kerr and Johnny McNeil, this classic British pub serves a seasonal hybrid of Newcastle and Scotland’s finest dishes, a nod to the owners’ childhood homes.

Over £80
Scottish
Vegetarian
Vegan
Steak
British
Fusion
Fish
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Pass at South Lodge

89. The Pass at South Lodge

South Lodge, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PS

An intimate restaurant found within luxury spa hotel South Lodge in West Sussex, The Pass offers a unique experience for up to 28 diners. With the chef’s pass in full view, guests can enjoy the theatrics of the kitchen.

Over £80
British
One Michelin star
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Sur-Mer at The Suffolk

90. Sur-Mer at The Suffolk

152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AQ

Sur-Mer enjoyed a 2022 renovation from restauranter George Pell - the same man who looks after Soho institution L’Escargot. With an enviable seafront location and a fresh seasonal menu, this is a truly impressive restaurant, with beautiful rooms to match.

£30 - £49
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Potted Pig Restaurant

91. Potted Pig Restaurant

27 High Street, Cardiff, CF10 1PU

The ever-popular Potted Pig is a cosy gastropub found in the centre of Cardiff. The menu is home to familiar comfort food - with local Welsh ingredients where possible. You also won’t want to miss the pub’s popular gin lounge.

£30 - £49
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Tharavadu

92. Tharavadu

7-8 Mill Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DQ

This well-respected Indian restaurant in Leeds has a vast menu with a special focus on Keralan cuisine. Kerala’s long coastline was historically an arrival point for visiting traders and led to the area being a hub of new flavours and influences that blend together beautifully.

£30 - £49
Indian
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Route Bistro

93. Route Bistro

35 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3JE

With an ever-changing menu, you can visit Route on a number of occasions and never have the same dish twice. The seasonal British menu focuses on simple dishes executed to perfection, along with a 70-strong wine list.

£30 - £49
Modern European
British
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Roam

94. Roam

6a Callendar Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 5HX

What started as a pop-up concept now has a permanent home in the heart of Belfast. Roam serves a locally sourced, seasonal a la carte menu in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

£30 - £49
International
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Sculthorpe Mill Norfolk

95. Sculthorpe Mill Norfolk

Lynn Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QG

This pretty country pub and hotel is located in the heart of rural Norfolk and is the perfect spot for a cosy bite. Along with fresh seasonal menus, this converted mill is packed full of character and charm.

£30 - £49
Pubs
British
Gastropub
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Chakana

96. Chakana

140 Alcester Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8HT

Just south of Birmingham’s city centre, this modern Peruvian restaurant is housed within a former bank. Owned and headed up by Michelin-starred chef Robert Ortiz, the menu gives a well-rounded offering of Robert’s impressive Peruvian cooking techniques.

£50 - £79
Peruvian
South American
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Slaughters Manor House

97. The Slaughters Manor House

Copsehill Road, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HP

Found in Lower Slaughter, this hidden gem celebrates the best of Cotswolds produce, with seasonal, regional and freshly foraged ingredients being at the heart of the restaurant’s menu.

Over £80
British
Afternoon tea
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Dastaan

98. Dastaan

447 Kingston Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0DB

The secret is out of the bag - one of the UK’s finest Indian restaurants is located in Epsom, Surrey. Serving Modern Indian dishes that rival some of London’s best restaurants - without the hefty price tag.

Under £30
Indian
SquareMeal UK Top 100
The Vineyard at Stockcross

99. The Vineyard at Stockcross

The Vineyard, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8JU

This luxury five-star hotel is also home to an elegant restaurant that boasts one of the most extensive wine lists in the country. Seasonal dishes are beautifully executed by Executive Chef Tom Scade.

Over £80
Modern European
Wine Bars
SquareMeal UK Top 100

We’d suggest making your way through the list above, if you love to keep up with all the latest hot-spots in the world of hospitality in the UK. However, if you’re looking for something a little more specific, you might like to explore some of our dedicated area guides. Our best restaurants in Edinburgh showcases the best foodie experiences money can buy in the foodie capital, while our best restaurants in Sheffield list shines a light on what a culinary epicentre this northern city has become over the past few years.

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