Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Surrey

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Surrey? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clava Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (256)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Italian

West Byfleet

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Surrey, Clava offers Italian inspired contemporary dining in a sophisticated but relaxed setting. Award winning Chef Valentino creates his menus using carefully selected produce, inspired by both the cuisine from his native Italy and seasonal, locally sourced produce from Surrey and the surrounding area.

Top review

Simon

Dined 3 days ago

For a special occasion the tasting menu with paired wines is perfect. The food is outstanding and the wines perfectly complement the food. A 10/10 experience

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Experience

Clava Tasting Menu

Acorn

4.8

4.8 (31)

£41 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

Godalming

About the restaurant

Introducing Bruce, the brilliant mastermind behind
our culinary creations and revered leader, whose
gastronomic expertise knows no limits!
Trained at the illustrious Sushi Tokyo Academy, and further honing his culinary skills under the guidance of Pru Leith at Leith’s Catering, he delved deeper into the vibrant European culinary scene, before catapulting into the world of Michelin-starred restaurants and opulent five-star hotels.
From the prestigious kitchens of The Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park to iconic settings such as The Dorchester and The Waldorf, Bruce thrived alongside culinary luminaries such as Gordon Ramsay, David Nichols, Anton Mosimann and Eric Vernice.

Bruce held the esteemed position of Director Chef at the Economist Newspaper group. His culinary journey extended to the private realms of prominent individuals worldwide, where he curated gastronomic experiences in opulent villas, luxurious alpine chalets and he graced the sleek teak decks of super yachts.

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Jon

Dined 4 days ago

As always, very delicious food, and wine. Together with a welcoming staff. Chef even popped out to talk to us about one of the dishes.

Sakura Yakiniku

4.7

4.7 (363)

£25 and under

Japanese

East Molesey

About the restaurant

Sakura Yakiniku is proud to be the first Japanese restaurant that provides an authentic smokeless barbecue restaurant by Hampton Court, Surrey, just a short walk from the historic Hampton Court Palace.

The most unique feature of YAKINIKU is that the meat will come to you RAW! You get to grill it all by yourself. We have a selection of traditional and complementary dishes to suit all including imported Japanese top grade WAGYU beef, British premium steak beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and a selection of vegetables, with our special home-made sauce.

We only want the best, so our grills are imported all the way from Japan. The best part of this is that with their unique cutting-edge technology alongside the down draft vent system, the smoke is sucked under the table and away from our guests so the grill is smokeless. This minimises the smokiness associated with similar grills allowing you to enjoy your dining experience at Sakura Yakiniku.

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Norman

Dined 4 days ago

Having lived in Tokyo for a number of years, it is wonderful to find a decent quality genuine ( unlike many poor imitations) Japanese restaurant virtually on my doorstep. The Set portions for Yakiniku are easily enough for two people and the sushi and sashimi are of good quality. The chicken karaage could have had more authentic spicy floured coating and whilst tasty, the pieces were closer to chicken nuggets. Service was excellent and even though there are buzzers on the BBQ tables, the staff were constantly walking round checking for everything. Pricewise, not cheap, but nowhere near the cost of similar restaurants in central London.

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Ferma Farm Shop and Bistro

4.7

4.7 (251)

£25 and under

British

Ripley

About the restaurant

A cosy, unique bistro set in the heart of the quintessentially British village of Ripley, serving contempory British bistro lunch plates using all local & sustainably sourced produce from our farm shop right next door.
Plates in their finest form served within a casual environment, enjoyed with a glass of hand picked (and tested!) wine.
Become a regular at our Sunday Society Club and experience the best quality British meats roasted over coal accompanied by Sunday's most traditional sides!

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Yvonne

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect for breakfast. Recommend the Kedgeree. 2 hours to chat and enjoy this beautiful little gem in Ripley.

Piattini Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (44)

£26 to £40

Italian

Guildford

About the restaurant

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

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John

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Staff very friendly my wife love the cocktails One thing they should put a sign at end of the street as hard to fine

The Ivy Asia, Guildford

4.5

4.5 (3007)

£41 and over

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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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

From the moment we arrived it was first class. The staff are brilliant and welcoming, the food was unreal, we will definitely be returning

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Dragon Lunch Set Menu

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Samurai Dinner Set menu

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Ivy Asia Moon Afternoon Tea

The Rambling Pig

4.5

4.5 (54)

£25 and under

Filipino

Epsom

About the restaurant

The Rambling Pig
Rapsa’s new Gastropub will bring crowd favourites from its headquarters in Hoxton to a new crowd in Ewell, Surrey. Guests can enjoy Filipino Fusion Food plates, Weekend Boodle Fights, Draught Beer, Cocktails, 2 Private Dining & Karaoke Rooms and a beautiful Beer Garden.

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Rainer

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Love the food here , been a few times & never been disappointed. Great flavours .. thoroughly enjoyed.

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Experience

Boodle Fight Filipino Feast

Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford

4.4

4.4 (467)

£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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Paul

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

A regular at Carmona before a show at G Live. Service is always excellent, thank you.

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Côte Brasserie - Esher

4.2

4.2 (54)

£25 and under

French

Esher

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Malcolmvip

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Unusually slow service at all stages. Possibly due to understaffing?

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Experience

Champagne Breakfast

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

The Luxe

4.2

4.2 (100)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Farnham

About the restaurant

The Luxe stands as a beacon of refined indulgence, where culinary excellence, stylish design, and vibrant entertainment converge to create an unparalleled Mediterranean dining experience.

Welcome to The Luxe – where every moment is an invitation to savour the extraordinary.

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Lukasz

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely place, great food and cocktails, excellent service, definitely we will back to this magical place

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