TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated July 2024

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Andrea Fairbrass

"We called in for our wedding anniversary dinner and had a lovely evening. A nice warm and welcoming environment with great service and friendly staff..."

Stephen Potts

"Just had a beautiful meal at valentinos, the smoked salmon ravioli with prawn and cream sauce was perfect and the Sicilian lemon tart was wonderful..."

Pam Rowley

"Went for a family meal all the food was amazing both taste wise and visually the atmosphere was vibrant and the staff where fantastic go you won't be..."

Mathew Jose Weeks-Platt

"Absolutely cracking restaurant. Found at short notice for a group of 9. Really great food and good sized portions. The staff were super friendly and..."

Steven Pearson

"The food and its presentation was excellent and the service superb. It was not rushed and we were never left waiting for attention. On top of that it..."

Paul Hancock

"Absolutely brilliant,Just been here for our anniversary meal and couldn't fault it there food is to die for,highly..."

Dan Barrett

"Delicious food, fantastic place and friendly staff. A pleasure for your..."

Laura Valentine

"Beautiful meal. Popular restaurant even though it was between Christmas and New Year so knew it should be good and it was. Had a starter that we..."

Caroline Lawther

"I had been here with my family for dinner. It was a really good experience dining here. The staff were friendly and service was good. The food was..."

Joseph Dias

"I was in valentinos with my family on Saturday night when i arrived restaurant was full . I have great experience on this restaurant .My family and I..."

Jatinder Kumar Arora

"Beautiful meal and great value for money. Service was fantastic and glad there was air con. It was a really hot day when we visited. Large portions...."

Amanda G

"Really good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend the pizza and..."

James Varney

"This is the second time we've been to this delightful restaurant, and again, it didn't disappoint. The food was fantastic, the service was friendly..."

Brigit Coleman

"Fantastic restaurant. Food was quite excellent. Service efficient and friendly. A great..."

David Holt

"I wish I could give more than 5 stars 🌟, because they truly deserve it. The food is the best we have ever had. The staff are wonderful. They made..."

Robert Cooper

"Loved it, we had a large group booking (13) and we were made feel special. Excellent service and excellent food, definitely will be..."

Rob McCartney

"Sheer beautiful and a pleasure to be there. Went with friends before Christmas and I cannot compliment this restaurant enough. Efficient and pleasant..."

Derek Atkins

"This Italian restaurant in York exceeded my expectations! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine Italian hospitality...."

VARINDER KUMAR

"Lovely friendly service and tasty home cooked fresh Italian food! Restaurant was packed on a Thursday. No surprise, reasonable prices, just outside..."

Raj Midda (Middinho)

"Delicious food, fantastic service, and good value for money. The place was packed when we arrived and we had to wait to get a table, but the best..."

Jo Ryan

"This place is absolutely amazing the food is to die for. The restaurant itself is immaculate. The food is very well presented on your plate, very..."

michelle gamble

"Very nice food, I enjoyed my pasta dish and could not resist the pudding Staff are super nice too and I liked the big room, I will go back Thank you..."

Vanina V

"Best food I’ve had in a while, went for two nights out of the four being in York. I would highly recommend to anyone..."

marie allerton

"Honestly didn't think we would get a table it was so busy! But I'm so glad we did! The food was fantastic! The service was great! And very reasonably..."

Anthony Wragg

"Visited York for a conference as a lone traveller. Restaurant opposite my hotel so decided to be brave and dine alone for the 1st time ever...."

ANDREA FREIMANIS

Ambiente Tapas Fossgate

91/100 (16715 ratings)

Pan Fried Green Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Paella de Pollo Y Chorizo

Premium Spanish Meat Platter

Hake

Mussels

Albóndigas Con Tomate

Spanish Almond Cake VG

Patatas Bravas

Basque Burnt Cheesecake V

Millionaire’S Chocolate Brownie V

Wheelchair Accessible

"The platter of cured meats to start was excellent. Followed by three really good tapas dishes with very good red wine. The selection of sherries is..."

Carl Howe

"Really great place, the staff were really friendly from the minute you walked through the door. The food was fantastic. Tasted amazing, perfect..."

Ryan Wildman

"We love the food here. There is a great selection of tapas, wine and sherry. Service is prompt and the staff are friendly. The restaurant is..."

Wayne Buxton

"Fantastic food and choice. We visited with 2 adults, an 11 year old and a 10 month old. From booking via email to finishing our choices on the lunch..."

Jenna J. Stones

"Amazing service ... gorgeous table reserved for my partner's birthday meal and sparkling wine served as soon as we sat down, as requested. We sampled..."

Georgia Alice Ferro

"We went for our wedding anniversary and had an absolutely fantastic night. It was very busy, but the staff were all super kind, happy and helpful..."

Abi Longsden

"The best meal and service, we have had in a while, very knowledgeable staff and great place, perfect..."

Helen Cree

"Had a gorgeous start to my birthday with some friends. The food (that I managed to eat) was gorgeous, until my friend fainted. Just wanted to say a..."

Bryony Dansey

"Easy atmosphere, great wine, and the best tapas I've had whilst not in Spain �� great experience would recommend and can't wait to return with..."

Jo Spanner

"My husband and I and our 3 young children had a gorgeous meal here on New Years Eve The staff were friendly and helpful and the rose sangria was..."

Alison Horvath

"Great choice of fabulous food, super service from friendly, helpful staff. Can not fault. Would recommend..."

Cathy Cook

"Had a delicious meal (Muchos set menu) here last night for my friend's hen weekend. All the dishes were amazing and the service was great too. A laid..."

Shelley Hanvey

"Had a fantastic meal here yesterday. Really lovely place with modern yet authentic feel. Clear that the owners have passion and expertise in the..."

Jonny Beavis

"First time here and we were really impressed. The atmosphere is great, accompanied by good music and the service provided by the staff was second to..."

Dave Hamshaw

"A wonderful tapas restaurant, with lots of vegan options. The waiter was very knowledgable about my requirements and what was on the menu. The food..."

Cathy Whitehorne

"Went here with my daughter and really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the staff were super friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend for..."

Sharon Hutchinson

"Always lovely food. Good service. Restaurant was cold on arrival and took about an hour to heat up (Saturday afternoon). Only negative - the..."

Graham Usher

"We had a great time at Ambiente for an evening meal. They managed to squeeze us in last minute (thank you guy on the front desk!) and the food was..."

Hannah

"Fantastic food. Lovely service. We will be back. Try the desert wine flights...."

Lisa Clarke

"Decided to call in for a drink and a snack, while passing by. Great decision. We chose 3 tapas, I had a delicious house red and my husband had a..."

A T

"Visited October 2023: this is one of the rare wheelchair accessible places in York so met with a friend for lunch. The staff were pleasant and our..."

Sophy Norman

"Would highly recommend this place for so many reasons. Firstly we had failed to book anywhere on a Friday night and although they were extremely busy..."

Jenny Peat

Bennett's Cafe & Bistro

91/100 (2232 ratings)

English Breakfast Tea

Fish

Sandwiches

Full Yorkshire Breakfast

Smoked Salmon Sandwich and Salad

Mushroom Soup and a Full English Breakfast

Appetizer Sampler Platter

Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon

Scone with Cream and Jam

Wheelchair Accessible

"An absolutely stunning 3 course meal, attentive friendly staff and a great view of the minster. One of the best meals I've ever eaten, genuinely. The..."

Brett Alexander

"My wife and I go out once a fortnight to eat out. We travel a lot and eat at many restaurants all over the UK. This is one of the best we have been..."

David Landall

"We ate here yesterday evening. The food was superb. Fresh and beautifully cooked and presented. We had 1chicken fillet meal and 1smoked haddock..."

Eileen Forde

"Came here on Friday morning for breakfast. Led by trip advisor reviews but initially put off as my friend and I were the only ones there at 10:30...."

Jayne Hewish

"My friend and I had a lovely evening meal on 19th. We both ate steak which were beautifully cooked. Delicious deserts and good wine. Would..."

Jennifer Plumb

"A lovely little restaurant next to York Minster Really nice food well presented, reasonably priced, very friendly staff, would definitely..."

Veronica Feargrieve

"The best food I've ever eaten. I'm quite fussy on quality and I've sampled a lot but honestly I cannot fault it and not expensive either. I'd come to..."

Peter Gisbourne

"Excellent food excellent service relaxed dining recommend a..."

Sean Rowbotham

"Amazing venue. Good food. This was a return visit as when in York go to Bennett's. My now wife and I will always..."

Danny Scholes

"Excellent food, wine and service. You will not be disappointed if you visit Bennett’s Cafe & Bistro in York. I was there with my sister Tuesday..."

Denise King

"Lovely staff great service, food was..."

Mark Harrison

"Great service at a busy time. Lovely coffee and toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwiches. Always try and get a table here when we are in York - consistently..."

Caroline Comer-Stone

"Great café, right in front of York Minster, incredible view of the Cathedral. The scones were superb, still warm. The preserve was very good. Also..."

Reneé Pereyra Elías

"A lovely eatery in the shadow of York Minster with a great view of the intersecting roads too. Staff are friendly & proficient. Food is lovely too...."

Kim Adams

"Great place to have a cup of coffee or drinks with a great view. Also the workers were very kind, truly such a great..."

Florencia Duarte

"Love calling in here everytime we go to York. The food is amazing, especially the goats cheese salad. The service has always been nothing less than..."

dayvw

"Lovely little cafe with seating in or out. The waiters were very "matter of a fact" but they were polite and helpful. There isn't a huge choice of..."

Alan Fowle

"Short wait for a table, but very prompt, friendly service. Nice selection of teas, drinks and food. The scrambled eggs were very good and the scones..."

David Marshall

"We bumped into this cute little cafe while wondering around in York. Ordered Carrot cake, Scone with Cream and Jam, Hot chocolate, and coffees..."

Suji H

"Stopped off here (6/23) as a group of six after visiting Jorvik. Sat outside in the sun right in front of the Minster and we all had typically..."

Peter R

"A fantastic spot for a good cup of tea! Literally in front of the Minster, the scones were really good and the place was cosy on a very chilly day. A..."

r. a. Savery

"Near to the York Minster, Bennett's was perfect for their fresh food, wonderful scones and professional staff. Perfect find for our day trip to..."

CM H

"Lovely place, we had some tea and scones. It is a very cosy spot with a very relaxing..."

Belen Najera

"Great food, I had the Yorkshire breakfast, friendly staff, great location, I will return,..."

James' Millar.

"Breakfast with a view! This cafe has the biggest window per table ratio I have seen in a while ... Everyone loves a spot of people watching. Oh, and..."

Debbie Convery

"An excellent eatery just by York Minster; really excellent food and drink, with very friendly and helpful staff and great service. We popped in on..."

Chris Hoyle

"Friendly staff The location is very pleasant as you can see the York Mister and church at the window while you enjoy your tea/..."

Victoria Lam

"Having inadvertently booked ‘room only’ at our hotel, we were delighted to find this little gem by York Minster, superb location and the best..."

Carolyn Roy

The Blue Barbakan

91/100 (5829 ratings)

Chocolate Orange Cake

Brioche

Cakes

Cheesecake

Hungarian Potato Pancake

Full English Breakfast and Polish Toast

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and amazing food! The service was quick and really polite. The food was great - but I wish I wouldn’t choose the pork belly as it..."

Vasiliy

"Absolutely incredible! I arrived early enough for the early dinner menu and enjoyed Spinach perogies as an appetizer, a tender goulash with delicious..."

Corrie

"Absolutely brilliant breakfast experience. Freshly squeezed oj, lovely coffee & French toast with berries to die for. So surprisingly good. Will..."

Kate Walker

"My first time in a polish restaurant and I have to say that it didn’t disappoint me: flavoursome food and smiling service. I wished there were more..."

Ines dCueto

"Not been before, food was excellent, very generous portions, we made the mistake of ordering a starter as well as a main, which neither me or my wife..."

Adrian Doyle

"The best tomatoes I have ever had, exquisite presentation. Amazing food is an understatement. My socks have officially been knocked off. Table size..."

Abi Clarke

"Lovely place lovely food. Would be a 5 all round if they could bring a dish without bacon. My wife doesn't eat meat, ordered the veggie shashuka...."

Chris Richardson

"My first time trying Polish food, and really enjoyed it. The staff were really friendly and informative. The beer was good. I went for the stew in a..."

Sean

"We had a nice dinner at the Blue Barbakan. Authentic Polish food meets a fun vibe and quality eastern European wine and beer. Would definitely..."

Becca Epstein

"We were lucky to get a table last minute at this lovely restaurant on a Saturday evening. Staff were welcoming and there was a wide selection of..."

Chan Yame

Afternoon Tea At The Grand

Strawberry Cheesecake

High Tea with Peter Wallace

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was truly incredible! Had an amazing evening here with workmates and partners. The rooms were very spacious and large! Serve was..."

Adrian Brown

"The Afternoon Tea was delightful. The staff explained what we were having and took our picture. They were nice. We had a wonderful time and devoted..."

Teresa Mendoza

"About the best afternoon tea we have had, and we've had quite a few! Superb food and staff were lovely. Thoroughly..."

Gary Mars

"Great afternoon tea at The Rise restaurant at The Grand. Attentive service (even started with the lovely chap on the door who was very helpful..."

kay davies

"I booked this afternoon tea as a birthday present - and it was worth every penny. Two adults, a teenager and a baby rocked up and were treated with..."

Christopher Newman

"Afternoon Tea, in einer wunderschönen englischen Stadt. So war unsere Vorstellung...und es war noch besser! Luxuriöses Ambiente, hochprofessionelle..."

d Hinzi

"Superb, ambience was just lovely cracking location, great food, plenty of food and drink , and very attentive staff. Loved every minute, would be..."

Andy

"Afternoon tea at the hotel was amazing. They served just enough food for our group & were generous with portions. The staff were beyond brilliant,..."

Sylvia

"Fabulous atmosphere and ambience. Lovely food and great..."

Jeanette Hutchinson

"Five star treatment start to finish. From the doorman offering to hold our shopping to the thoughtful birthday card, we really enjoyed the entire..."

Matt Brooke

"Nice selection althoughugh a bit OTT and felt as if waitress talked for ages each time we were given..."

Eleanor Lloyd-Williams

"Beautiful! As a treat for my wifes 60th birthday it was a perfect experience. The service is exemplary, stunning restaurant,(The Rise), the food is..."

Jim Stringer

"The whole experience was superb with only one criticism. I attended a hen party. The other women are much tallerthan I am and as we went in, the..."

adrienne van den tooren

"Excellent afternoon tea in a relaxed, unrushed, stylish surroundings. Why go anywhere else in..."

Archie Buchanan

"This was a gift from my brother and my sister-in-law. My husband and I thought it would be lovely to go on Valentine's day. The service was second..."

Gillian Ring

"Lovely afternoon tea, would have preferred a few mire savouries, warm sausage rolls. The trays on the table obscure others at your..."

Karen Barton

"Lovely selection of sandwiches, cakes, desserts, scones and tea. Good service, pleasant surroundings, you get a 2.5 hour slot for your afternoon..."

Frances Aggarwal

Loch Fyne - York

90/100 (9479 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Day Aged Rib-Eye Steak

Loch Fyne Seafood Mixed Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice! my wife loved here her meal and it was offer of the day from the blackboard which was the mussles (and i must say with two sides and a glass of..."

Mike Hughes

"Menu has a wide variety of seafood dishes, although if you don't like seafood (what do expect from a seafood restaurant) then there isn't much..."

AceMathias

"Well done, Loch Fyne York, worthy of a great review! This was our first visit to Loch Fyne in York; we were really pleased with everything, and the..."

Miles Hebden

"Overall a 10/10 experience. Staff were really experience and professional the entire evening and have top quality service. Food was absolutely..."

Mason Lang (JamItJ)

"Needed an easy meal before a show, this was perfect. Had to call to delay the time by 15mins, no problem. Once in the restaurant the staff were..."

Claire Leathley

"Loch Fyne was a super find! Our party of four had a great meal, engaging service with a very appealing atmosphere. We started with ½ dozen oysters..."

Don Coomer

"This restaurant is top quality. The food was outstanding, the best we’ve had in a long time and it was a gorgeous treat for me and my mum. We were..."

Ashia Blackmore

"Went here for our anniversary dinner - everything was so perfect. Clearly the experts at cooking fish as we were so very impressed with everything..."

Alex Holmes

"Had the most beautiful meal here. Salmon was amazing. Slightly slow service but we didn't mind the break between starter and main and the food was..."

Cassie Hale

"Lovely meal, great wine. Ella was especially attentive, very friendly. Will definitely go..."

Gemma Moore

"Had a lovely meal here, the staff was very friendly & the food was good too. We chose Loch Fyne seafood mixed grill, seafood risotto, sticky toffee..."

Julia Jamieson

"Had a fantastic night. Social distancing was well thought out and made no difference to a great atmosphere. Food excellent all served with smiling..."

Julie Arthur

"Really good food, I had the seafood mixed grill and each piece of fish and seafood was cooked to perfection. The pork belly was succulent, with a..."

alexandra corden

"First impressions Arrived to a quiet dining room on a Tuesday evening. Waitress was very quick to attend to me and provided great recommendations...."

Jordan Heydon

"What a fantastic restaurant the Loch Fyne is. Superb starter of Haggis and Scotch Egg to perfection followed by the main - Smoked Haddock, mashed..."

David Harvey

"Lovely meal. The restaurant was really busy and they are definitely short of staff but even though the service was outstanding. Lucy was amazingly..."

Monika Snuszka

"Loved it. 3 years since we visited a Loch Fyne restaurant and again it didn't disappoint. Service was good and food really well..."

Andrew Short

"Here right now Christmas 25th December 2022. Superb atmosphere. Great service. Very happy vibe. Very well done to all the front of house staff. And,..."

Ian Thompson

"Visited 27/10/2021 Our Last night in York and fancied treating ourselves, so opted for sea food, was originally to be seated next to the door but..."

Nathan Marriott

The Rattle Owl & Tansy Beetle Bar

89/100 (2285 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hands down the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had! What a wonderful restaurant, we will certainly be back soon. The team were amazing and provided..."

adam hymas

"I have been here twice The first time I never got around to writing a review. The second visit was as good as the first and there was great food..."

David johnston

"A perfect Sunday Lunch. Beautiful food, great service and generous portions. The photos show it all but have to add that the flavours were great and..."

Neil White

"Delicious roast lunch! The chicken terrine is divine and lunch Indian flavours. The roast beef melts in your mouth and the gravy is delicious and..."

Thaisa C

"Absolutely loved our experience!!!! As it was for a special occasion we decided to try the 8 course taster menu and we were so glad we did !!!!! ..."

Vicky Mackey

"Had the tasting 'menu', which was very nice. The drinks pairings (only a few are red/white wines) are excellent and work very well with the food,..."

Chris Bing

"Excellent Sunday lunch. I had the beef and my partner had the mutton. Could not fault any of the meal and the service was perfect as well. Great..."

Craig Goldsbrough

"A warm welcome and fast & friendly service at this award winning restaurant. Small menu but very good selection and every dish we ordered was..."

annabelsearch

"A very good, well presented and very well prepared and cooked Sunday lunch. We had the three course, and had the beef main. It was very good indeed...."

Graham & Mel Brown

"Fantastic atmosphere and great customer service. They catered to our pescatarian diet with no issues. We opted for the 8 meal taster menu. All the..."

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