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William's, Stroud, Gloucestershire

William's

4.8 (1803)
£26 to £40
Fish
3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
William’s is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer in the heart of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

A veritable Cotswolds institution for fifty years, William’s has recently benefitted from a full-scale refurbishment of both the restaurant and shop area in January 2020.

Alongside a 64-cover new restaurant sits a new fish counter displaying an outstanding range of fresh seafood, delivered daily from Scotland and the South West coastline. The adjacent delicatessen offers a large selection of chef-prepared meals, cheeses, charcuterie and terrines as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.

We are proud to have been voted one of Matthew Fort’s ‘Five Favourite Places to Shop’ and one of Rick Stein’s ‘Food Heroes’.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Nailsworth
  • Cross street
    In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
  • Parking details
    Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,803 people are saying

William's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Overall

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Service

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
William's offers "delicious fresh seafood" in a "warm and friendly environment." Diners rave about the "excellent service" and "great value," with standout dishes like the "Catalan fish stew" and "crab soup." The ambience is "lovely," making it a "favorite" for many. Highly recommended for seafood lovers!

1,803 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Bath3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal. Very good food, not outstanding in Michelin terms, but very nice. Smallish starter portions meant we had room for a pudding. Each course was delicious. The restaurant was nicely busy on a Saturday, with what seemed like plenty of regular diners. A great atmosphere. Staff were all great, polite, friendly and attentive. Would eat here again if we return to the area.

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  2. Ashley

    Newcastle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Scallop starter was good, hake was excellent. Cheeseboard and pannacotta were good. Sat inside despite good weather as a lot of traffic outside due to roadworks. Service was fair.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Jamie

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the fourth or fifth time we have eaten at Williams kitchen and we were left completely underwhelmed. We had an early table ( 6.45pm ) , my partner had the scallop starter £17.50 for 1 scallop is excessive by anyone’s standard , Michelin star pricing without the Michelin star , I had the oysters which hadn’t been prepared correctly, still attached to the shell which on some of them was quite sharp and broken , they also varied in size quite considerably. Upon ordering our main ,we were both looking forward to the turbot we were told it had run out , a bit poor considering our early booking ! We settled for the salmon which was nice but its salmon . I booked the table for my partner’s birthday which made it more disappointing. Overall it’s left a very bad impression and I probably won’t return.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Antonia

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Can barely decide from this menu. Best fish stew ever! And great service.

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  5. Sarah

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great value for money, excellent service.

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  6. A

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful combination of flavours and fresh delicious seafood, lovely ambience and friendly staff

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  7. Dr.Andrew

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning crab soup and generally a great lunch. Lovely staff and ambience. The only criticism was that my wife had the cheese board and when you see the amazing selection of cheeses in the shop, that wasn't really reflected there. Everything else was brilliant and I would recommend it to all; of my friends.

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  8. Elizabeth VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb, as always, such wonderful service and delicious food. We had a great time, made all the more special by Alex, Sue and Andrea looking after us so well. Special mention to Chefs Steve and Mikey, you both rock!! Thanks to you all. Best wishes, Liz, Kimberley and Jackie xxx

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  9. Terry

    Bath1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent choice of seafood, beautifully cooked and prepared, in a warm and friendly environment. Both indoor and outdoor tables are comfortable and pleasantly spaced. I have no reservation in recommending Williams as one of the finest restaurants in the region.

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  10. Antonia

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, kind and diligent service and great value. Always our favourite! Many thanks

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FAQs

William's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01453 832240.

William's is rated 4.8 stars by 1803 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
  4. Stroud
  5. Nailsworth

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for William's

3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
  • Neighborhood
    Nailsworth
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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