Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Bedfordshire

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Bedfordshire? 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!

The Sun Inn

4.9

4.9 (74)

£41 and over

British

Felmersham

About the restaurant

We are a 17th century country pub with rooms. Located in the pretty village of Felmersham, in Bedfordshire - North from London. Come and feel part of our community and experience the best produce Bedfordshire and beyond has to offer.
Much care and expertise goes into developing our menus; championing the best produce the local area has to offer. Our chefs are dedicated to supporting local producers and artisan makers; embracing the bounty of the surrounding countryside.
Whether you're in wellies or stilettos, enjoy a dinner celebrating the best produce from our farm and others. Experience some quality cookery as we keep the food & wine flowing.

Top review

Sandra

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

It was a great meal. We're vegetarians and we like cheese, so the menu was perfect for us. We loved that they had vegan and vegetarian choices.

Rajkot

4.9

4.9 (30)

£26 to £40

Indian

Bedford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rajkot Indian Tapas Restaurant & Bar where our journey began in 2005, where our family’s passion for authentic, hearty Indian cuisine introduced something unique to the local dining scene. Nearly two decades later, we are thrilled to reopen at a new, larger, and more modern location, continuing our commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and hustle of Rajkot in Gujarat, we strive to create a dining experience that is unique, authentic, and full of passion. Our menu blends traditional dishes with tapas and street food, capturing the essence of this vibrant city.

Our chef, with us from the beginning, is back to serve the dishes that made Rajkot a favourite: the daring Nuclear Wings Challenge, our Rajkot Machi, and the popular Rajkot Lollipops.

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Tatiane

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

We had a great time, food was great, ambience, music... thank you

Paris House

4.8

4.8 (1660)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Woburn

About the restaurant

Set in 22 acres of stunning parkland Paris House is located on the Duke of Bedford's Estate in Woburn. Paris House blends modern culinary techniques with traditional foods to create a 6 course tasting menu. Paris House was originally built in 1878 in Paris. At the end of the 19th Century the timber framed building was dismantled and shipped piece by piece to its current home in the stunning grounds of Woburn Park. In January 2014 Paris House was bought by the businesses’ award winning Executive Chef Phil Fanning. The restaurant is managed as a family business by Fanning and his wife Claire.
The restaurant’s tasting menus are based around dishes constructed with natural flavour combinations using the best seasonal produce available. Each menu has been carefully created to showcase the ingredients and provide you with a memorable dining experience.

Top review

Alastair

Dined 2 days ago

Sat outside overlooking the deer park. Lovely afternoon with a 6 course tasting menu that was exquisite, beautifully presented and tasted sublime. The staff were attentive, informative and worked with a smile that brightened an already sunny afternoon. We met Phil Fanning after the meal who is a great guy and passionate about his art. Overall a real treat, please visit.

Carriages

4.8

4.8 (345)

£26 to £40

Italian

Luton

About the restaurant

*Top London Chef, Fabrizio Morelli welcomes you to Carriages at The Linton (previously head chef to GINO DACAMPO, Nolita’s in Brookman's Park, Little Italy in Soho, London and The Green Man pub in Clophill, Bedfordshire)
* Serving authentic, fresh, modern, Italian food in an elegant but relaxing Mediterranean setting.
* Sunday Lunch set menu options from 12 - 8 pm.
* Garden courtyard seating available.
* Large conference room available for private hire, parties and events.

Top review

Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, amazing Chef, super venue and wonderful service, like always …. Thank you

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Mevan Restaurant & Bar Leighton Buzzard

4.8

4.8 (438)

£25 and under

Turkish

Leighton Buzzard

About the restaurant

Mevan Restaurant is one of the most authentic Turkish Restaurant, serving traditional and contemporary dishes showcasing the diverse cultures of Turkey - making sure that our dishes will leave you with a distinct taste of the Anatolian kitchen.

Our Restaurant provides you with sufficient peace of quite dinner whilst also catering for private parties and functions.

Top review

Graham

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Had a lovely lunch here today for our party of 6. Have eaten here many times. Food is always excellent & has service to match. Definitely recommended.

Lussmanns Woburn

4.6

4.6 (214)

£26 to £40

British

Woburn

About the restaurant

Welcome to Lussmanns Woburn! We look forward to serving you.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent as usual, Great trout, good service, and nice ambiance.

The Swan Salford

4.5

4.5 (819)

£25 and under

British

Salford

About the restaurant

The Swan Salford is an attractive Edwardian pub in a lovely village setting, just 10 minutes from central Milton Keynes (1-mile jnt 13 M1). It's perfect for a drink after work and as somewhere to meet eat and drink with friends. The Swan combines classic pub
grub with modern brasserie dishes. We serve food all day. Drink quality draught beers, ale on hand pump plus a carefully chosen wine list with quality variety value. Meetings and private dining are available.

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jonathan

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and varied menu. Friendly staff Good outside dining

White Lion

4.4

4.4 (153)

£25 and under

Pub

Dunstable

About the restaurant

Located in Bedfordshire, The White Lion is a traditional family friendly pub at the heart of the market town of Dunstable. Join us for firm family favourites, grab tasty bar snacks with your pint or indulge in a roast with all the trimmings and bring the family together this Sunday. No matter the occasion, we can't wait to welcome you. Watch the action unfold with us, you can experience great games on our HD TV. So, if you can't be there, be here with a drink in hand. Also take on your own friends with a sociable game of darts as you get the rounds in! The weekend lives here with regular karaoke, live music and quiz nights so as the night draws in and it's time to turn it up a level, we are the perfect place to end the week. All of this, paired with alfresco dining under our pergola, The White Lion is above and beyond just your average local. From everyone here at The White Lion, we look forward to welcoming you.

Top review

David

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, great service and good value, will go again!!

The Boot Inn

4.4

4.4 (154)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Leighton Buzzard

About the restaurant

The Boot Inn is a charming Gastro Pub that is Family Friendly (and Dod Friendly) in a beautiful setting. Head Chef Paul and the team welcome you to enjoy an amazing menu that is fresh with all local suppliers. We are so proud of our food- hand stretched pizzas cooked to order, fresh daily fish dishes, epic sharing pies and the best Sunday Roast around!
Our Front of House team, led by Gem serves up an extensive list of Beers, Craft, Cask Ales, Wines, Spirits, Cocktails and we can't forget our famous San Francisco Irish Coffee! We have a beautiful garden, perfect for alfresco drinks and dining- we can't wait for you to join us!

Top review

Richard

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, plenty of it and very tasty. Service was great too. Will be visiting again.

Roca

4.2

4.2 (34)

£26 to £40

Grill

Bedford

About the restaurant

A sophisticated grill, lounge, and cocktail bar offering an unparalleled culinary and social experience.
Top Quality Hookah (Shisha) from the flavour to the equipment!

See you soon...

Top review

Tyrrel

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Very good service & the food was banging would defo recommend ✅

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