Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Buckinghamshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Colombo 7

4.9

4.9 (218)

£26 to £40

Sri Lankan

Amersham

About the restaurant

Cinnamon Gardens in Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, is a region named after the plantations that over 100 years ago, covered the land and produced the world’s finest cinnamon. Today, this affluent area is better known for its beauty and natural purities aligned with stylish cafes, galleries and wonderful street-food.

With family and a history in Colombo, our aim is to bring a taste of our Sri Lankan heritage to Buckinghamshire, England through our unique menu based upon old family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Passionate about sustainability, we work with local suppliers to help support fellow independent businesses both in Great Britain and Sri Lanka and with contemporary infusions of our home country’s vibrant flavours, we are proud to introduce you to Colombo 7 Cinnamon Gardens.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great food, really enjoyed the service and fantastic value for money.

The Seven Stars

4.8

4.8 (1084)

£25 and under

British

Aylesbury

About the restaurant

Dinton has rallied around to save The Seven Stars by purchasing the freehold and the local people have entrusted us with the running of this fine pub. Our intention is for you to enjoy all we have to offer whether it be a pint of fine ale, glass of wine, a bar snak or a full meal.

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Pam

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

This is our second time of visiting the Seven Stars and have to say it was equally as good as the first time, the food was excellent along with the service and ambiance. We couldn’t fault it so much so we have booked again.

The Three Oaks

4.8

4.8 (1595)

£26 to £40

British

Gerrards Cross

About the restaurant

The Three Oaks is a contemporary Award Winning pub restaurant on the outskirts of Gerrards Cross, and not far from Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. Our Kitchen team brilliantly led by our Head Chef Jethro, who has been with us for over 10 years, change the menu regularly & with the seasons along what’s best from the markets. Specials at the weekends, real ales, draught beers, and amazing set lunch menu, long Sunday lunches and a fantastic Wine list. Our Front Of House team led by Wes & Sophie are here to ensure you enjoy your visit with us.
We are fortunate to feature in both the Michelin Guide, having been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the last 10 years, as well as in the Good Food Guide.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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IsmaelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and friendly service. Felt homey and very well managed.

Radhuni Lounge and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1082)

£41 and over

Indian

Princes Risborough

About the restaurant

For stylishly-served curries in an upmarket setting in the picturesque town of Princes Risborough – Radhuni Restaurant fits the bill. Modern Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant, located in 550 years listed The Old Library, the menu has been meticulously crafted by head chef Shumon Uidden using authentic recipes handed down to him from generations of Mughal court cooking. The dining room itself at Radhuni Restaurant food is artfully presented and delicious. Signature dishes include Radhuni Chicken - Fresh breast of chicken prepared with spinach and mince chicken with chefs own spice, cooked in the oven. Chatinadu-A spicy chatinad(south indian), combine ground coconut, curry leave, fennel and sesame seeds.
Many other unique house specialists.

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Richard

Dined 5 days ago

We visited Radhuni with friends last night for the first time and were genuinely impressed. From the warm welcome to the exceptional food and service, everything was spot on. Thanks for a great evening.

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The Bull Inn Bisham - Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (500)

£25 and under

French

Marlow

About the restaurant

Hidden in the heart of the beautiful Bisham Village is The Bull Inn where a warm welcome awaits from Andres Lopez and his family, wife Carmen and son Miguel.

Over the last two decades, through his knowledge and experience spanning four decades, Andres has forged a superb reputation based on a successful blend of attentive and precise service with fabulous and articulate cooking. He has succeeded in transforming this Buckinghamshire village into the very heart of France and the illusion is maintained with a beautiful menu and extensive wine list, which features the very finest selections from the house cellar.
The Lopez family welcome you to enjoy a gastronomic experience, representing the finest traditional French and continental flavours, carefully embodied within an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

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John

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

A step back in time to excellent traditional service and good food.

Leigh House

4.6

4.6 (412)

£25 and under

Chinese

Beaconsfield

About the restaurant

Since 1984, Leigh House Chinese restaurant has been creating exquisite Cantonese cuisine. With a passion for quality and attention to detail which is second to none, our menu is crafted to provide a variety of the very best in Cantonese cuisine. Each carefully arranged dish will be made fresh allowing us to meet your specific dietary requirements. You will find us in the heart of Old Town Beaconsfield in beautiful surroundings, our warm, relaxed environment offers the perfect setting for you to enjoy your time with us.

Please contact us directly if you wish to book for parties of 12 or more.

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john

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

We were a party of six and everyone enjoyed the excellent meal. we shall be back again.

Grouse & Ale

4.6

4.6 (169)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Bourne End

About the restaurant

Grouse & Ale is a charming country pub situated in the picturesque countryside between High Wycombe and Marlow. This delightful pub is renowned for its exceptional British cuisine, making it a beloved choice for both locals and those seeking a destination dining experience. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Grouse & Ale welcomes guests with open arms, promising a memorable experience in a rustic setting. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, the friendly team at Grouse & Ale look forward to welcoming you.

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Martin

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent service. Food was great. Good choice of real ales and cider.

The Squirrel

4.5

4.5 (131)

£25 and under

Pub

Amersham

About the restaurant

Nestled on the outskirts of the market town, Amersham in Buckinghamshire, The Squirrel is the perfect country escape for both locals and visitors alike. Our traditional pub offers old world rustic charm, fused with cosy corners and alfresco dining to enjoy with the whole family. Whether sipping a refreshing cocktail on our lawn and watching the local cricket match across the way or indulging in our renowned Sunday roast next to the fire, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

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Jill

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Let very Sunday roast lunch with all the trimmings, in a cosy friendly pub. We’ll be back.

Piccolino - Marlow

4.4

4.4 (264)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Italian

Marlow

About the restaurant

Located on the charming town’s busy High Street, the newly-renovated Piccolino restaurant, guests will dine in the most divine setting. Boasting glamorous wood panelling, diamond cut mirrors, a spacious marble-topped bar area, and greenery throughout the main restaurant guests can relax watching the chefs in action in the open kitchen. With an exclusive menu taking guests on a journey of taste using the finest ingredients across Italy, guests can experience fish expertly filleted tableside, Fassona beef sourced from Piedmont in North West Italy and authentic Italian pasta dishes like the Carbonara Grande, prepared at the table from a giant pecorino cheese wheel. The gem in Piccolino’s crown is it’s secret garden, a beautiful winterised terrace, where guests can soak up the summer sun Mediterranean style or cosy up in the heated all weather terrace, no matter the Marlow weather, with a DJ performing on selected evenings.

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SteveVIP

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Second lunch time dining experience in Piccolino in the week. Good quality food, and ‘Club Menu’ had enough options to allow different choices each time. Great that the options include some more unusual choices, rather than just the usual pasta, including chicken livers as an appetiser and tuna, prawn, scallop skewers as a main which were both delicious.

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4.4

4.4 (63)

£25 and under

Italian

Marlow

About the restaurant

BRVTVS is a contemporary space where you can come for breakfast, a drink, a meal, or to enjoy the more energetic and friendly atmosphere later in the evening weekends where the vibe changes very quickly with the DJs spinning their perfect vinyl playlist to set the mood.

Music is at the heart of BRVTVS and it's the ideal place to share it through a soul, rare groove, modern funk and disco vinyl selection.

BRVTVS takes quality food, drinks & music seriously, giving the idea of welcoming customers in a warm environment with attention to every detail. The idea is to recreate, in a modern variety, the dishes of Italian traditional cuisine, that until a few decades ago were everyday’s food and drink in Italy. A great way to experience the Italian style of eating with simple and genuine recipes.

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NicolaVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

This was a real find! Great atmosphere. Great music. Good choice of drinks. We felt as though you could have been anywhere in the world. Unfortunately the food didn’t live up to the standards of everything else. We had Buratta to start, which was amazing! We returned the arrabiatta pasta dish as the pasta wasn’t cooked and was way too spicy. It came back and still wasn’t cooked, it was inedible. We also ordered a pizza. The flavour was amazing, but it was very doughy. It needed longer in the pizza oven to crisp up. The staff were amazing, and very apologetic. We had a margarita on the house and the pasta dish was removed from the bill. We would definitely go back. But maybe just order a few starters.

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Experience

“PASTA DALLA FORMA” - Pasta in the wheel cheese!

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