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Award-winning Restaurants in the UK & Ireland

Roll out the red carpet - these restaurants are racking up critically-acclaimed awards and rave reviews. Book the best of the best in UK and Ireland to see what all the buzz is about.

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Updated March 29, 2023
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Price: Very Expensive
French
Mayfair
4.4
997 reviews
We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. The setting is beautiful, and the service is outstanding. Several of the dishes were great. Very expensive!! $1,700 for two people.

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Allegra

Price: Very Expensive
Modern European
Stratford
4.6
611 reviews
Amazing lunch on New Year’s Day. We will be back.

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Angler - London

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Liverpool Street
4.6
1042 reviews
Beautiful food, fantastic service. A perfect birthday treat!


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Benares

Price: Very Expensive
Indian
Mayfair
4.5
5779 reviews
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Our meal was amazing and service was equally wonderful. They made my friend’s birthday special as well. Finally, even their doorman went out of his way to help us get a car in the rain. Would 100% return and recommend.


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Brawn

Price: Expensive
European
Bethnal Green
4.8
1594 reviews
Fantastic food and really accommodating for us as we are both lactose intolerant

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Claude Bosi at Bibendum

Price: Very Expensive
French
South Kensington
4.8
1465 reviews
This is a good restaurant with excellent hospitality!

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CORE by Clare Smyth

Price: Very Expensive
British
Notting Hill
4.9
3033 reviews
As usual it was Amazing. One of the best in the world Thank you


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Decimo at The Standard, London

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Mexican
King's Cross
4.4
422 reviews
Visited for brunch. Great food and surroundings, although expensive. Waiter was very nice, but our coffee took over 20 minutes to arrive. Would return for a special occasion.


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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Price: Very Expensive
British
Knightsbridge
4.6
6700 reviews
great service! great food! great views! few restaurants have theme into it

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The Elephant Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Modern European
Torquay
4.8
2328 reviews
We have dined at the Elephant several times….in fact we had our wedding reception meal there and have always had great food and service. This time was as previously, great food and Ulrika, our waitress was superb and very polite and friendly. We will definitely be back there again soon!!

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The Freemasons at Wiswell

Price: Expensive
British
Clitheroe
4.6
2095 reviews
Absolutely fantastic! Outstanding food, can not wait to return


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Frog by Adam Handling

Price: Very Expensive
British
Covent Garden
4.8
2860 reviews
Once in a lifetime experience why’ll in London. If I visit again I would do it again.

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Galvin La Chapelle

Price: Very Expensive
French
Liverpool Street
4.4
1853 reviews
Food was great and service was fantastic (specifically a lady who served my table). Definitely worth a visit.


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The Greyhound Inn

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Woodbridge
4.7
241 reviews
We live in Woodbridge and this is one of our local restaurants. The Greyhound, with its combination of very good qualities, stands out, as it is unpretentious as well as excellent. Informal enough to feel really comfortable and the cooking superior enough for the demanding customers that we are! Love it. Joeske and Rachel

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Hakkasan - Hanway Place

Price: Very Expensive
Chinese
Fitzrovia
4.5
6275 reviews
Had the “Taste of Hakkasan” early set menu for a business meal. Great choice of superb food for a very reasonable price.


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Hakkasan Mayfair

Price: Very Expensive
Chinese
Mayfair
4.5
7668 reviews
Wonderful experience. Our server Peter went above and beyond the make it a special meal. Would recommend


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Harwood Arms

Price: Very Expensive
Gastro Pub
Fulham
4.8
3282 reviews
The service and ambience was perfect. The timing of the different courses was excellent.

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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Price: Very Expensive
French
Mayfair
4.6
779 reviews
I'm from the states and went with my niece and nephew. The experience was such a joy, it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life. The food was amazing and the service was even better. Overall it was well worth the trip.

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Kai

Price: Very Expensive
Chinese
Mayfair
4.6
1696 reviews
Exceptional! I really enjoyed every aspect of it and I look forward to being a regular customer

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La Dame De Pic London

Price: Very Expensive
French
Tower Hill
4.8
1355 reviews
Fantastic creative menu, Emotion pairing added something extra special to the experience.

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Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

Price: Very Expensive
French
Mayfair
4.9
1709 reviews
My 2nd visit this year & just as wonderful as before. There is so much to love about this restaurant; the classy decoration & the exclusive feel of the place etc. But it's the food & the service which are both outstanding & will be sorely missed when it closes next year. If you can, book it now.

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Locanda Locatelli

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Mayfair
4.5
642 reviews
Excellent, as always. Every bite was delicious, and every plate beautiful.

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Marcus

Price: Very Expensive
British
Knightsbridge
4.6
2084 reviews
Always a delight to dine at Marcus. Amazing front of house team, fantastic food always spot on time after time after time. Really welcoming atmosphere and always feel like a treat to dine here. Looking forward to my next visit but very sad Marcus is closing at The Berkeley.


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The Masons Arms

Price: Moderate
British
Kensal Green
4.3
66 reviews
Perfect for a nice pub meal. Thanks!

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Midsummer House Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
British
Cambridge
4.9
177 reviews
Simply superb! Whilst not irregular diners the level of service remains consistent and outstanding!


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Opheem

Price: Very Expensive
Indian
Birmingham
4.9
896 reviews
Going to an Indian michelin starred restaurant has been on my to do list for years. We chose Opheem for its location as we live in the North East. We planned a whole weekend around our visit. Our afternoon there far exceeded my expectations. In fact, I would say, that it is up there with the best meals I have ever had. The food wasn't blow your head off spice, it was subtle and just absolutely amazing. Couldn't fault service. An experience I will never forget.


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Paco Tapas

Price: Moderate
Tapas / Small Plates
Bristol
4.6
1842 reviews
Went for my partner and I’s anniversary and had a lovely dinner. Staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and all so fresh. Highlights were the octopus and croquettes!! Highly recommend!

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The Parlour Bar & Kitchen

Price: Moderate
British
Docklands
3.6
144 reviews
Perfect location for a breakfast meeting, good menu too

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Pensons

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary British
Tenbury Wells
4.8
838 reviews
Another very good meal at Pensons. Excellent service, from the phone call to confirm our reservation through to saying goodbye as we left. The food, wine and mocktails were of a very high standard, as was the friendly and knowledgeable service. The front of house and kitchen staff made a lovely fuss of our daughter, whose birthday it was, which made a special event even more special. Thank you to all the team. There's nothing to touch you for miles around.

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Petrus — Gordon Ramsay

Price: Very Expensive
French
Knightsbridge
4.7
2499 reviews
Great dinning experience. Excellent wine collection. Friendly and attebtive staff.


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Pied A Terre

Price: Very Expensive
French
Fitzrovia
4.5
317 reviews
Great food and an interesting tasting menu. The wine was excellent and the sommelier, Kerian, was really knowledgeable and challenged us with a couple. Overall a great experience.

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Portland Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
British
Marylebone
4.8
1937 reviews
Love this place - delicious food, not too noisy or OTT. Wonderful touches for a birthday celebration :)

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary French
Chelsea
4.6
1884 reviews
Time flew by in GR’s restaurant because everyting was outstanding , food, service, everything. Great experience!


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Seven Park Place by William Drabble

Price: Very Expensive
French
Mayfair
4.8
1509 reviews
The best birthday experience! From the warm and welcoming staff, to the excellent decor and classic English menu, this was a 10 star dinner! They even gave my mum a birthday card signed by all the staff and sang happy birthday. Can’t wait to go back.


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Shibden Mill Inn

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Halifax
4.8
1830 reviews
Excellent lunch wonderful old fashioned inn. Quiet enough to have a good catch-up with old friends at lunch.

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St. JOHN Smithfield

Price: Very Expensive
British
Farringdon
4.8
3669 reviews
From the food to the service, everything was outstanding. We went for a late lunch reservation on a Monday and it was honestly the perfect time to dine. Much love and respect to Chef John and the team. The food was incredible, especially the mads for dessert.

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Restaurant Story London

Price: Very Expensive
British
London Bridge
4.8
987 reviews
Really good evening...nice atmosphere, professional service and outstanding food.

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The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Asian
Marble Arch
4.3
1661 reviews
Birthday dinner! We loved the food! And our waitress was super friendly! I wish I remembered her name she was blonde tho! Will go back for sure!


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The Bakers Arms

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Bishops Waltham
4.5
1074 reviews
Good food good service and well priced with friendly staff

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The Bay Horse

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Darlington
4.8
2063 reviews
Great lunch to start the new year. Atmosphere and food was at high standards. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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The Beehive White Waltham

Price: Expensive
English
Maidenhead
4.7
1368 reviews
Great way to spend New Year’s Day. Food was delicious!

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The Black Bull Hotel

Price: Moderate
Pub
Penrith
3.8
56 reviews
The food was exceptional and the service was great. Very friendly and helpful staff. The only downside was the noise level as there was a large group in. There didn't seem to be any quieter place to sit.


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The Broad Chare

Price: Expensive
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.7
2750 reviews
Very very good pub food, attentive service, good beer and a nice setting

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The Butchers Arms Priors Hardwick

Price: Moderate
English
Southam
4.3
999 reviews
Beautiful village & beautiful restaurant, the Portuguese food was excellent but unfortunately the roast dinner was poor, roast parsnips were almost raw & the roast potatoes undercooked, the beef was overcooked, overall disappointing this time

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The Drapers Arms

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Angel
4.6
1429 reviews
Best pub in London

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The Duncombe Arms

Price: Expensive
British
Ashbourne
4.5
1906 reviews
Met a friend for lunch at Duncombe Arms as a halfway point between Huddersfield and Birmingham. The pub was very welcoming, very cosy, very friendly. Food was excellent and service relaxing and unrushed. I will be arranging more visits here with my Birmingham friends.

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The Greyhound Pub & Dining

Price: Expensive
British
Beaconsfield
4.9
1573 reviews
We were so happy to be back at the Greyhound, as the last time we had a reservation we ended up with a flat tire and on run-flats, you have to BUY a new tire, so we missed our lunch. But dinner last night exceeded our expectations. The food was always good, but seems to have gotten better. All the amuses are a wonderful treat, especially the chocolates at the end of the meal. Quail was fabulous, Dorset crab was fabulous, and the sirloin absolutely delicious. They always have our favorite wine - "Follow the line" and at a reasonable price too. Staff seemed to be top notch. They were good before, but even better now. Very attentive, but not obtrusive. Except for the loud talking around us, there was a birthday party at one table, and a girls night out at another table, it was a wonderful experience. We want to go back when they have the fireplace lit!!! But highly recommend the restaurant!

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The Grill by Tom Booton

Price: Very Expensive
British
Mayfair
4.5
177 reviews
Really great attentive service. Beautiful place. Good food, but I expected more and expected better, especially considering the somewhat hefty pricing. Don't come at me. Nothing was wrong, I just had higher expectations.

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The High Field

Price: Moderate
British
Edgbaston
4.5
512 reviews
Great roast. Disappointing crab and salmon starter

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The Ledbury

Price: Very Expensive
British
Notting Hill
4.9
2527 reviews
Brett has curated the most magical experience in the Ledbury. The food is outstanding, everything is delicious with beautiful presentation, each course delivered above & beyond. The service strikes the perfect balance of friendly, warm & welcoming - with excellent knowledge & attention to detail. The interiors are sublime, so stylish, and beautifully curated & functional too. Once again the most fantastic lunch, delivered by a best in class team. A huge thankyou to Brett & the team for helping us celebrate my parents anniversary & make wonderful memories.

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The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling

Price: Expensive
British
Windsor
4.7
1231 reviews
Always an absolute pleasure, the standards never drop. Cocktails are great and the menu refreshes make such a difference for repeated visits. Finally went for the Lardo burger from the classics menu and it was unbelievably good. The salmon, avocado and jalapeño starter was exquisite. The beetroot and goats cheese starter is a favourite and the seafood linguini was cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty. The King’s trifle is a must. Can’t wait to come back. Again. And again. And etc…

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The Quality Chop House

Price: Very Expensive
British
Farringdon
4.8
2175 reviews
Excellent food and service as always and a good choice of wines available.

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The Sportsman Pub

Price: Expensive
Pub
Burgess Hill
4.6
358 reviews
The roast dinners at The Sportsman are exceptional. Excellent portion really tasty. The staff are friendly and attanetive. The pods make for a lovely, intimate dining experience.


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The White Horse - Brancaster Staithe

Price: Expensive
British
Brancaster Staithe
4.6
3078 reviews
Such a beautiful place, the staff were all so friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic

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Trinity

Price: Very Expensive
European
Clapham
4.9
3173 reviews
Delicious food and attentive service. We received good recommendations on the wine and had a lovely afternoon!

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The Waterside Inn Ware

Price: Moderate
British
Ware
4.0
2 reviews
Nice and pleasant Valentine’s Day. Nice food, service, atmosphere at a quite reasonable price.

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Wild Honey St James

Price: Very Expensive
French
Piccadilly
4.3
980 reviews
We received a lovely warm welcome and the reception staff seemed genuinely interested in us. We were quickly shown to very comfortable seats and a nice table and we were given lots of attention. The head chef, Anthony, came to chat to us as he knew our daughter from her days as a chef in London. That made the visit extra special. The food was excellent with timely service and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening all round.

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Glovers Alley

Price: Very Expensive
Irish
Grafton Street
4.8
867 reviews
Wonderful meal , lovely service . Very enjoyable .

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Woven by Adam Smith

Price: Very Expensive
British
Ascot
4.6
50 reviews
Family’s Get-together it’s always an occasion here with the family. This time by mistake I’ve booked the Resturant instead of the drawing room. But their hospitality was phenomenal. We still managed to get a table for 5 and had a wonderful time. Again they’ve complement us with A tasteful selection of Sandwiches, And we ordered each our own drinks early grey, black coffee, Latte, and my daughters freshly squeezed orange juice. We ordered Fish & chips 10/10 Chicken Rap 8/10 & Mac Cheese 10/10 Grilled Halloumi with BBQ sauce 10/10 and Banana Split for desert it was amazing. Family all happy experience 10/10

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Brasserie Zedel

Price: Moderate
French
Piccadilly
4.3
3433 reviews
Great food! Great service! Great value! The location is very convenient for those attending the theatre after dinner.

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Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias

Price: Moderate
Seafood
Colwyn Bay
4.6
2834 reviews
It was just perfect setting, food and service for the purpose of our chilled out lunch break. Highly recommend it

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The Charlton Arms

Price: Moderate
British
Ludlow
4.5
1210 reviews
New Year’s Day Sunday lunch for belated birthday . As usual Great service, efficient friendly staff and lovely food & lovely setting by the river. Returning visit as have been many times and always first class service. Can’t wait to return.

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Farang London

Price: Expensive
Thai
Highbury/Islington
4.7
518 reviews
Fabulous food - the feasting menú blew us away but was too much for 2 people! They happily packed up the leftovers for us. They could do with more options for cocktails, but that's such a minor niggle that it won't spoil your evening. Definitely order the crispy seabass!

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The Fox & Hounds

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Battersea
4.7
447 reviews
Fantastic roasts, bloody Marys and great staff . Would highly recommend

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Hereford Road

Price: Expensive
British
Notting Hill
4.6
1655 reviews
Scrummiest roasts in West London preceded by a mouth watering potted crab, `a superior wine for every taste too.

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Kateh

Price: Expensive
Persian
Maida Vale
4.8
538 reviews
Absolutely wonderful food. So consistent for being excellent. Just a pleasure to gradually work through their menu.

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Kricket Soho

Price: Expensive
Indian
Soho
4.9
22 reviews
Delicious, innovative Tapad style dishes. Great flavours on point- unique and mouth watering! A must visit!

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Primeur

Price: Expensive
Farm-to-table
Stoke Newington
4.8
1001 reviews
A wonderful place with excellent food. Really enjoyed our meal and the service.

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Six Bells

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Dorking
3.7
106 reviews
A very limited menu due to no chef, not what we booked. The staff did their best but the choice of menu was very disappointing. We were not offered puddings, so assume there was none.

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The Chequers - Bath

Price: Moderate
British
Bath
4.6
1694 reviews
Really friendly staff, great food and beer, throughly enjoyable dinner!

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Waterman

Price: Expensive
European
Belfast
4.7
23 reviews
lovely! great food and drink and the staff were amazing. A little pricey but very much worth it

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Westerns Laundry

Price: Expensive
Modern European
Holloway
4.7
1462 reviews
Easily one of the best restaurants in London. It's perfect

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