Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Northampton/Northamptonshire

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Ember

4.9

4.9 (687)

£26 to £40

British

Wellingborough

About the restaurant

TASTING MENU UP THE CHEF’S TABLE (HIGH STOOL)

SAT ON SUMPTUOUS BAR STOOLS UP ON THE CHEFS COUNTER, YOU WILL GET TO SEE ALL THE ELEMENTS OF OUR FULL MENUS AS OUR TEAM OF CHEF’S CREATE YOUR DISH RIGHT IN-FRONT OF YOUR EYES. THE CHEF’S TABLE SEATS 12 MAX, AND OUR BIGGEST PARTY IS 4 PEOPLE, THIS IS A 7 COURSE TASTING MENU ONLY.

SMALL PLATE DINING

FOR THOSE WANTING MORE PRIVACY, WE HAVE A SUITE OF DINING TABLES ON THE MAIN FLOOR, WITH EACH TABLE IN EYESHOT OF THE KITCHEN. THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE BECAUSE YOU CAN STILL SEE ALL THE ACTION AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SOUNDS AND SMELLS OF THE KITCHEN.

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David

Dined on May 7, 2025

Lovely evening with friends, great food and friends

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SMALL PLATES DINING

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TASTING MENU UP THE CHEF'S TABLE £70pp

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THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE (TASTING MENU ONLY)

Sally's Wine & Whisky

4.9

4.9 (24)

£25 and under

Wine Bar

Towcester

About the restaurant

Sally’s Wine & Whisky is Towcester’s newest destination for wine and whisky lovers. It's brought to you by the team at Vinebud, your local independent wine shop at the Bell Plantation.

At Sally’s, we’re all about organic wines, interesting whiskies, and locally-sourced cheeseboards; all served in a relaxed and intimate setting. Whether you’re unwinding with a glass of wine, exploring a rare whisky, or sharing some perfectly paired cheese & charcuterie, we aim to make every visit a memorable experience.

Join us for a laid-back evening, a guided tasting, or just a great drink in good company. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended!

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Claire

Dined on May 8, 2025

Lovely as always, fab wine, fab service, nice ambience, chilled tunes - love it

the 1867

4.8

4.8 (361)

£25 and under

Comfort Food

Weedon Bec

About the restaurant

The 1867 is a renowned licensed eatery at Heart of The Shires Shopping Village, just north of Weedon in Northamptonshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and boutique shops, it’s a perfect spot to meet friends, family, or business associates from across the UK and beyond.

We welcome well-behaved dogs with water and treats on arrival. Open daily from 9:15 am for breakfast, including bank holidays (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Easter Sunday). Afternoon Tea is served from 2–4 pm—please pre-book with any dietary requirements.

Our crew genuinely wants you to leave feeling better than when you arrived, and we’ll do our utmost to make that happen. Last food orders at 3:00 pm.

If there’s anything else we can do, just ask.

Your FRIENDS at the 1867.

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Caroline

Dined 4 days ago

Such a lovely venue. Super food with excellent and friendly service. What a gem this place is.

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the 1867 Breakfast Experience

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Lunch and Lite Bites

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the 1867 Afternoon Tea

The Fox And Hounds

4.8

4.8 (596)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Towcester

About the restaurant

The Fox and Hounds is a gastro pub and restaurant, nestling in the heart of the beautiful village of Whittlebury, South Northamptonshire. We’re just a stone’s throw from the home of motor sport – Silverstone – and close to the market towns of Towcester, Brackley and Buckingham.

Inside, the team have created a comfortable and welcoming environment, perfect for you to relax, socialise, eat and unwind. Open to the whole family.

Our Head Chef has created a menu for all tastes and occasions. From a light bite or traditional pub food in the bar, to modern brasserie dishes served in one of our dining rooms, we cater for every occasion.

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Adrian

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous food, great staff and lovely place. Highly recommended

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Rushden Lakes

4.5

4.5 (1918)

£25 and under

British

Wellingborough

About the restaurant

After catching the latest blockbuster, conquering the indoor climbing wall and indulging in some retail therapy, it's time to refuel at Bill's. Our Rushden Lakes restaurant is the perfect stopping point for some grub, whether you're kickstarting your day with breakfast or winding down after an activity-packed schedule. Grab a menu and choose from our range of seasonal food with a twist, with everything from BBQ bourbon burgers to truffle chicken available. And if you have little ones in tow, don't miss the kid's pancake parlour. Between 3pm and 5pm daily, they can create their own pancakes using a range of tasty toppings.

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Rachel

Dined on May 5, 2025

As usual Bills service and food top notch . The restaurant was very busy and our waiting staff were working very hard to keep on top of everything. My only negative comment is that the toilets at the restaurant are in need of updating - they are still serviceable (just) but considering how well maintain the rest of establishment is they really could do with a spruce up and replace well worn furnishings and taps.

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Set Menu for Celebrations

The Snooty Fox Lowick

4.8

4.8 (657)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Kettering

About the restaurant

General Manager Matt Sear and Executive Chef Steve Bott

The Snooty Fox is a pub with a difference and Northamptonshire's finest freehouse - there is so much to sample, you’ll need to revisit many times - and you’ll always be assured of a Snooty Fox welcome whenever you do.

The pub itself is a truly stunning place in the heart of Lowick, a lovely village with a great community spirit.

The Greedy Gordons Pub Group were thrilled to take over the pub in 2020 and wanted to create an unusual and quirky venue with food and drink to match.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

What can you say apart from great! Great location, great food, great service and great value.

Red Lion

4.7

4.7 (1236)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Kettering

About the restaurant

The Greedy Gordons Pub company welcome you to the Red Lion. Managed by Ashley Headland, he brings a strong team of consistency and knowledge.

Situated in the heart of Cranford near Kettering a village steeped in history & the pub being the mainstay since the 1700’s.

Head Chef Ben Drury brings loads of experience by bring people together with our love of great food and drink delivered with passion.

Priding ourselves on being ECO-local we have reduced our carbon footprint by using local produce, recycling & upcycling as much as possible as well as providing waste for Bio Fuel. #EcoLocalRedLion.

All welcome and catered for including dogs!

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Steve

Dined 5 days ago

Superb food and great customer service 👌 Highly recommended

Pig and Waffle

4.7

4.7 (865)

£25 and under

English

Kettering

About the restaurant

General Manager Nikita Harvey, Head Chef Maria Gonzalez

The Pig & Waffle is so much more than a pub – it’s simply the perfect country destination for all who love good food and a relaxed drink in the beautiful village of Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire

Breakfast, Lunch and authentic Tapas cooked by the amazing Ricardo and Maria using family passed down recipes and the love of Spain and Mexico.

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Ross

Dined 2 days ago

We decided to order from the tapas menu. This wasn't our first visit, so we knew what to expect. It was absolutely fantastic. The quality was astounding once again, in particular the lamb. The service was exceptional too, probably aided by the fact that we went on a quiet Thursday lunchtime, so there were very few diners in there, but still, the staff were friendly, polite and proficient, as ever. And although it cost quite a bit, given the quality and quantity, I think we got pretty good value for money. It won't be our last visit to Pig & Waffle

Four Pears Pub & Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (47)

£26 to £40

British

Northampton

About the restaurant

Our 17th century country pub is more than just your local. Think of a roaring fire in the winter, a sun trapped courtyard garden in the summer and seasonally changing menus that reflect the best of the British Isles.

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Dean

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, excellent service, lovely setting. Well worth a visit.

No.23 Uppingham

4.6

4.6 (537)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Lyddington

About the restaurant

No.23 is the latest venue from the team that created The Sun Inn at Great Easton, The Nevill Arms at Medbourne and The Red Lion at Great Bowden.

This new neighbourhood restaurant and bar will offer a Mediterranean-influenced menu using locally sourced ingredients, alongside refined cocktails and a carefully curated wine list.

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Mike

Dined 2 days ago

The food was lovely and the staff are just brilliant. Not overbearing but there and ready to have a good conversation and laugh with you if you want.

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