Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants 2018 in the UK

As rated by verified OpenTable diners

The results are in and we are proud to announce the OpenTable 2018 Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants in the UK. This year’s list was determined by analysing more than 730,000 reviews left by our diners. The top ranked restaurant received their award at Restaurant Magazine’s National Restaurant Awards on June 11th. Below you will find our top 10 ranked restaurants, followed by those that make up the top 50 highlighted in alphabetical order.

50 Restaurants

Updated August 11, 2018

Restaurants:	The Chefs Table, The Black Rat, Number 16 Restaurant…
Price Range:	££ - ££££
Cuisines:	British, Modern European…
Neighborhoods:	Chester, Winchester, Glasgow…

1. The Chefs Table

££££·British·

Chester

2,092 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Fantastic meal, we were so lucky to get a cancellation. Thanks

97% recommended

Best Overall in Cheshire

5 people mentioned the Frog Legs

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2. The Black Rat

££££·British·

Winchester

726 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Fit for Foodies

Food very interesting. Portions small but it was more than enough. Were well looked after

96% recommended

Best Overall in Hampshire

4 people mentioned the Lamb Heart

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3. Number 16 Restaurant

££££·Modern European·

Glasgow

1,527 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Outstanding, as always. We come to number 16 for every special occasion, and they certainly never fail to deliver. The service, and greeting on arrival are always warm & friendly…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

7 people mentioned the Panna Cotta

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4. Peace and Loaf Restaurant

££££·British·

Newcastle upon Tyne

1,349 reviews

Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Loved the Xmas dinner - the food was outstanding and the staff were lovely! The disabled toilet could do with a clear out and tidy up!

96% recommended

Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland

36 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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5. Forage & Chatter

££££·Scottish·

Edinburgh

1,010 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Romance

Lovely food and great service, really enjoyed our meal. Would recommend visiting.

96% recommended

Best Food in Edinburgh/Midlothian

9 people mentioned the Beetroot Salad

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6. Food for Friends

££££·Vegetarian / Vegan·

Brighton

2,758 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Vegan
Healthy

This is one of my favourites restaurants in Brighton. I’ve eaten here many times and never had a bad meal. The beetroot salad and their veggie roast are incredible. The service is …Read more

90% recommended

Best Overall in Brighton

18 people mentioned the Sweet Potatoes

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7. Pidgin

££££·Modern European·

Hackney

768 reviews

Tasting Menu
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

All good, but couldn't hear the waiter description of the plates due noise levels

94% recommended

Fit for Foodies in East London

5 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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8. Trinity

££££·British·

Cambridge

699 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

Very good meal. Service was slow but it was pre theatre so quite busy. Very good value

94% recommended

3 people mentioned the Chocolate Torte

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9. Mere

££££·European·

Fitzrovia

1,571 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Fit for Foodies

Just the best everthing perfect and good value for money

95% recommended

European in London

196 people mentioned the Monica

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10. The Chesil Rectory

££££·British·

Winchester

887 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

A very pleasant experience - food was delicious, service excellent. We didn't feel rushed and were able to enjoy the surroundings and foo at our leisure. The puddings were particu…Read more

95% recommended

7 people mentioned the Red Wine

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21

££££·British·

Newcastle upon Tyne

3,254 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays
Good for Anniversaries

Excellent as ever. Lemon Sole cooked to perfection. My colleague ordered Halibut and was similarly satisfied. In and out in 55 minutes as requested, which for a business lunch is p…Read more

95% recommended

Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland

21 people mentioned the Crab Lasagne

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Albert's Shed

££££·British·

Manchester

4,254 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays
Lunch

Wonderful food just enough. Place was beautiful. Just a little bit more staff help when you enter the premises

91% recommended

British in Manchester/Greater Manchester

31 people mentioned the Fish Chip

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Angels with Bagpipes

££££·Scottish·

Old Town

3,222 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Very intimate place, excellent food and very attentive staff. Steak was cooked to perfection and the creamy mash with chive was smooth and flavoursome. I would absolutely recommen…Read more

93% recommended

Notable Wine List in Edinburgh/Midlothian

130 people mentioned the Haggis

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Aquavit London

££££·Nordic·

St. James's

964 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

We were satisfied with our visit to the restaurant. We ordered the oyster and pre-theatre menu. It was one of the best oysters that I had in a while. The non-alcoholic cocktail was…Read more

91% recommended

10 people mentioned the Swedish Meatballs

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Benares

££££·Indian·

Mayfair

5,671 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

My original request for a tasting menu wasn't noted. Also comment about Birthday celebration was ignored. I guess it's better to call the restaurant than use OpenTable app.

87% recommended

Indian in West End London

86 people mentioned the Soft Shelled Crab

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Blacklock Soho

££££·Steak·

Soho

2,142 reviews

Sunday Lunch
Casual
Comfort Food

Food is incredible, service is brilliant. Absolutely love this place

97% recommended

Steak in London

20 people mentioned the White Chocolate Cheesecake

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Chez Bruce

££££·Modern European·

Wandsworth

3,615 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Fit for Foodies

This was our third time at Chez Bruce and as ever it didn't disappoint. We had a wonderful three course meal, the service was impeccable, the food not too fussy, but beautiful and …Read more

98% recommended

Modern European in London

50 people mentioned the Shortbread

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

££££·British·

Knightsbridge

7,848 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for Anniversaries

A bit noisy, from other guests

88% recommended

British in South West London

120 people mentioned the Brown Bread Ice Cream

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Frenchie Covent Garden

££££·Contemporary European·

Covent Garden

1,021 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Pre/post Theatre
Romance

Great place for a quiet business lunch. The food was exquisite and service was lovely. Will definitely be dining here again

94% recommended

Contemporary European in London

9 people mentioned the Lamb Ragu

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Galvin at Windows

££££·French·

Mayfair

7,653 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Loved our lunch at Windows. Everything was purge the. The food was outstanding and the views were amazing. Thank you

92% recommended

Scenic View in West End London

117 people mentioned the Marshmallows

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Gaucho - Birmingham

££££·Steak·

Birmingham

1,343 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Beautiful decor, amazing steak and mashed potato made by angels. Good selection of liquor. Fine, fine service. Expensive but worth it for a special occassion or if you are flush x

92% recommended

Best Food in Birmingham/West Midlands

3 people mentioned the Lomo

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Gauthier Soho

££££·French·

Soho

3,513 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Vegan

Really nice and super good services

93% recommended

Healthy in West End London

120 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Hawksmoor Air Street

££££·Steak·

Piccadilly

7,002 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

Great for steak.

91% recommended

Most Booked in London

86 people mentioned the Potted Beef

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Hawksmoor Borough

££££·British·

London Bridge

1,896 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Solid steak.

94% recommended

British in South East London

10 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Hawksmoor Manchester

££££·British·

Manchester

2,954 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

The food was excellent, our waiter David was very attentive had a great knowledge of the menu and kindly gave us the recipe for the delicious starter we had

94% recommended

Best Food in Manchester/Greater Manchester

19 people mentioned the Rump Steak

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Hawksmoor Seven Dials

££££·Steak·

Covent Garden

8,101 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

One of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food was superb and the service was great. Quite expensive but worth it. Quite noisy.

91% recommended

Steak in West End London

113 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Hawksmoor Spitalfields

££££·Steak·

Shoreditch

5,158 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Friendly staffs, Wonderful food, Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!

92% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in East London

63 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Ivy Market Grill

££££·British·

Covent Garden

6,639 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Special Occasions
Lunch

Great service fantastic staff backed up by the quality of the menus and food

90% recommended

Most Booked in London

38 people mentioned the Shepherd Pie

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Jamavar

££££·Indian·

Mayfair

833 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Spicy

Yet again a spectacular meal, with fantastic and friendly service. Not inexpensive, but on the basis you get what you pay for, it's still massively underpriced for the whole exper…Read more

86% recommended

Indian in London

11 people mentioned the Butter Chicken

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Kendell's Bistro

££££·French·

Leeds

2,940 reviews

Romance
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

A family member recommended eating there and we thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, food and service. We will definitely be back and have recommended it to other family and friends.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Yorkshire

42 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

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Marcus

££££·British·

Knightsbridge

2,142 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Romance

We had an amazing day from start to finish, which was complemented by the very friendly and professional staff. We opted for the three course set menu, accompanied by three great w…Read more

91% recommended

Notable Wine List in South West London

43 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Margot Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Covent Garden

1,450 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Great food, service and menu choices! A delightful evening with an excellent wine suggestion from our server.

88% recommended

10 people mentioned the Osso Bucco

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Murano

££££·Contemporary European·

Mayfair

1,944 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Great food - loved the smoked eel starter. Had the set lunch which is excellent value. Lovely service and the restaurant was very accommodating to my other half who is pescatarian…Read more

93% recommended

Contemporary European in London

17 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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NOPI

££££·Mediterranean·

Soho

5,926 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Good Vegetarian Options
Fit for Foodies

I’d recommend ordering 5 small dishes for a party of 2. We ended up over-ordering about 7 dishes and couldn’t finish. All fantastic!

93% recommended

Mediterranean in London

59 people mentioned the Courgette Fritters

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NOPI - Downstairs, Sharing Tables

££££·Mediterranean·

Soho

1,793 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Pre theatre dinner. Delicious, excellent service. Thank you

91% recommended

Mediterranean in London

13 people mentioned the Courgette Fritters

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Ottolenghi Islington

££££·Mediterranean·

Angel

2,609 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Excellent. Seen Otto Lenghi on the TV and liked the look of the dishes on the programmes I had seen. booked on the day. I was lucky to get the time I wished, as when I looked later…Read more

94% recommended

Fit for Foodies in North London

11 people mentioned the Mezze

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Ottolenghi Spitalfields

££££·Mediterranean·

Spitalfields

2,563 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

I really enjoyed my first meal there . The food was delicious. The staff were very good and dealt very well when a child was running round heading out the door . I would definitely…Read more

93% recommended

Mediterranean in London

23 people mentioned the Shakshuka

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Pollen Street Social

££££·British·

Mayfair

3,144 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Such a lovely place to go for a special Occasion- as a couple or a group. Special food, accommodating staff, impeccable service!

93% recommended

British in West End London

83 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Portland Restaurant

££££·British·

Marylebone

918 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Tasting Menu
Fit for Foodies

The food was absolutely amazing; it lived up to and exceeded our expectations. The service was equally amazing and although quite tight in terms of proximity to other tables, this…Read more

97% recommended

British in London

15 people mentioned the Croquettes

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Rosso Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Manchester

3,448 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

I love eating here, it's always a treat and extra beautiful at Christmas.

91% recommended

Business Meals in Manchester/Greater Manchester

22 people mentioned the Garlic Bread

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Roux at The Landau

££££·Modern European·

Oxford Circus

8,157 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Perfect room for either business or pleasure. Staff very friendly and generally the food is excellent. My foie gras was superb

92% recommended

Modern European in West End London

100 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

££££·Seafood·

Wapping

2,881 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Excellent as usual

99% recommended

Seafood in London

23 people mentioned the Tempura Prawn

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SMOKESTAK

££££·Barbecue·

Shoreditch

938 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Casual
Good for a Date

Great good & price

88% recommended

Hot Spot in East London

37 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Spring Restaurant

££££·Contemporary British·

Covent Garden

1,524 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Excellent food fantastic interior design great service loved it!!!

93% recommended

Contemporary British in London

6 people mentioned the Veal Chop

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StreetXO

££££·International·

Mayfair

2,022 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Tasting Menu
Special Occasions

The cocktails are amazing! We order the menu at night time and to be honest the last 3 dishes are nothing special if you are from Spain. But I have to say that till that point, the…Read more

90% recommended

International in London

20 people mentioned the Dumplings

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Tattu Manchester

££££·Chinese·

Manchester

3,327 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Fantastic meal for my daughters 18th. Food amazing, great service and lovely restaurant. It’s not cheap but it’s certainly somewhere we will return for special occasions.

88% recommended

Best Ambience in Manchester/Greater Manchester

31 people mentioned the Cherry Blossom

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The Hind's Head - Bray

££££·British·

Bray

2,438 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Good food and excellent service. Would recommend it as long as you’re prepared to pay the somewhat inflated prices because of the ‘personality’ owner!

86% recommended

Best Food in Berkshire

88 people mentioned the Oxtail

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The Ivy Cobham Brasserie

££££·British·

Cobham

3,599 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays
Lunch

Wonderful birthday lunch at the Cobham Ivy Brasserie with my husband and sister.Delicious food,and outstanding service from the staff.Will definitely be back.

93% recommended

Best Ambience in Surrey

14 people mentioned the Prawn Cocktail

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The Ledbury

££££·Contemporary European·

Notting Hill

2,265 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Good for Anniversaries

Amazing! Out of this world. Enough has been written about the quality of the food at this hallowed institution. What I would like to commend on is the wonderful staff at Ledbury, w…Read more

98% recommended

Best Overall in London

30 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Waters Restaurant at Resorts World

££££·European·

Birmingham

810 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Lovely food, attentive service. A bit more expensive than the average restaurant but food excellent. Surroundings pleasant and tastefully done. Good place for special occasion.

100% recommended

5 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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