Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Guildford

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Cambio Marcia

4.8

4.8 (116)

£26 to £40

Italian

Guildford

About the restaurant

Cambio Marcia, an independent Osteria, blends traditional Italian culinary heritage with contemporary flair. Nestled on Swan Lane, a stone's throw from Guildford High Street, Cambio Marcia welcomes guests to its distinct ambiance across two floors of a characterful building adorned with Ligurian artwork.

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Paola

Dined 5 days ago

great norther Italian food in a very friendly ambiance and moderate price for the high quality. So incredible to find real fresh Liguria Pesto and cake as my parents used to. A restaurant gem also for us real 100% Italians born and raised in Italy, a way to discover different Italian dishes and in a little Tudor lane in Guildford! I will be back…CIAO

The Duke of Wellington

4.5

4.5 (290)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Guildford

About the restaurant

The Duke of Wellington is an ancient country pub with a striking appearance thanks to Lord Lovelace’s Victorian passion for decorative brickwork. It sits at the top of Ockham Road South by the green – ready to entertain friends and strangers alike with warm hospitality.

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Clare

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Staff were absolutely delightful, service excellent, food superb. Can’t wait to return, thank you all.

Côte Brasserie - Guildford

4.7

4.7 (140)

£25 and under

French

Guildford

About the restaurant

Enjoy delicious French food in the heart of Guildford at Côte. Whether you're exploring the nearby Guildford Castle and its stunning gardens or simply enjoying a day out in the town, Côte Brasserie offers a slice of Parisian charm right in the centre of Guildford. For those heading to a show, we are a five-minute walk from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, making it the ideal destination for pre-theatre dining. Côte Guildford is the perfect place to unwind with a meal that celebrates the best of French cuisine.

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Vladimir

Dined 2 days ago

Fast booking, attentive service, and exquisite food — everything to make your visit unforgettable.

Red Lion Inn - Shamley Green

4.6

4.6 (775)

£25 and under

Pub

Guildford

About the restaurant

Inside, our pub has everything you could wish for in a traditional village local, including freshly prepared food, a fine selection of cask ales, open wood burning fires, traditional flagstone flooring and wooden beams, and extensive wine list. We also have a private function room that can cater for anywhere between 10 and 40 guests. Our outdoor seating areas are peaceful and relaxing, and you have a choice of seating, either overlooking the village green, where you can watch the world go by, or in our own colourful pub garden and patio area.

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PeterVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

New Landlord Charlie seems to be settling in nicely , with personal touches like flowers at each dining table . Food excellent as ever

The Ivy Castle View

4.4

4.4 (10636)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Guildford

About the restaurant

The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. With an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, the restaurant is open seven days a week and is also featuring a private dining room, outdoor terrace and a bar, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across Guildford Castle.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

A beautiful place, the staff were super attentive and keen to ensure our allergies (gluten and tree nuts) were catered for. The food was delicious and the cocktails lovely. We weren't sat near a window so didn't see the castle view. However that made no difference to our wonderful anniversary evening. AAA+++

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The Ivy Asia, Guildford

4.5

4.5 (3431)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Asian

Guildford

About the restaurant

Located in the fashionable Tunsgate Quarter, The Ivy Asia Guildford is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, incredible entertainment plus cocktails to bring a dash of drama to the evening.

Savour a menu as rich and varied as the diverse cultures that span the continent of Asia. With pan-Asian classics alongside exciting new dishes and incredible vegetarian and plant-based options, there’s something to please all palates. Expect a range of Sushi and Sashimi as well as small plates such as Pork and Kimchi dumplings or Vegetable Gyozas or large plates such as smoking BBQ Lamb Chops or Slow-cooked Pork Belly.

When the Afternoon hits you do not want to miss out on our Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, combining our best dishes all in one unique offering.

Want to stay and play late into the night? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We’ll be carrying on the party with incredible entertainment including live DJs every

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jack

Dined 5 days ago

Went for my son's birthday, staff very good and mostly attentive. Food was on the whole very good, a few dishes better than others which I guess is not a huge surprise. Concept and interior is fun, kids loved it. A little naff in a few places as quite OTT decoration. It was better than expected though. Marking down mainly on price as I think you can quite easily spend a lot, in hindsight I would probably say the taster menus are worth a look. I avoided those but ended up spending more per head than if we'd just done the most expensive option. I really liked the sushimi, and the sirloin steak was very good. We would go again but I think it's more a special occasion place, as the bill was a little higher than I was expecting.

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POPCORN ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA

4.3

4.3 (197)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Guildford

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Kings Head, Holmbury St. Mary!
After 6 months of opening we have been awarded a Culinary Rosette by the AA.
Come and visit the newly refurbished hidden gem in the Surrey Hills. A perfect place to visit for some drinks, a snack or a full 3 course dining experience.
We also have 3 beautiful rooms to let, which have been awarded 4 stars, also from the AA and a coffee shop to stop by on a walk through The Surrey Hills.

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Calie

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely pub, nicely decorated, friendly staff and really great food

Piattini Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

4.5 (78)

£25 and under

Italian

Guildford

About the restaurant

Piattini Kitchen & Cocktails serves classic cocktails and an Italian inspired small plates menu.

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george

Dined on May 23, 2025

Just a really really nice little place, love that’s it’s hidden away, so it doesn’t attract the masses, very quaint, lovely atmosphere and lighting, staff were really gentle and attentive! Food was sublime and such good value as well! The 6 for £40 was excellent! WILL BE BACK!!

Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford

4.5

4.5 (501)

£26 to £40

Argentinean

Guildford

About the restaurant

Carmona is an open-plan Steak and Tapas Restaurant , the perfect spot to stop for dinner to enjoy the best, authentic taste of Spanish cuisine this side of the Mediterranean and Argentine Steaks. Experience a ‘bite’ of Spain and Argentina in Guildford.

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Ian

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great food and service with friendly, polite and helpful staff. Joy!

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4.2

4.2 (209)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Guildford

About the restaurant

Pho Guildford is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you're unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Yuki

Dined on May 11, 2025

Service is excellent and foods are ok! Comfortable place.

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