Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants 2018 in the UK
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.
| Restaurants: | The Chefs Table, The Black Rat, Number 16 Restaurant… |
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| Price Range: | ££ - ££££ |
| Cuisines: | British, Modern European… |
| Neighborhoods: | Chester, Winchester, Glasgow… |
1. The Chefs Table
££££·British·
Chester
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Superb food cooked within sight of the tables As well as being full of flavour the presentation is excellent Friendly service
2. The Black Rat
££££·British·
Winchester
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for Anniversaries
This Michelin-starred restaurant has, unlike many, kept it's feet firmly on the ground. The dining rooms are casual and relaxed - wooden tables, mismatched chairs and cutlery, no h…Read more
3. Number 16 Restaurant
££££·Modern European·
Glasgow
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
First time here , it is a Lovely cozy busy (even on a Monday night) restaurant.
Waitresses helpful and friendly. Food was great. Will definitely be back again.
4. Peace and Loaf Restaurant
££££·British·
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Out for dinner with my wife, first time here and not disappointed: great service from the start, tasting menu with pairs wines was superb and get buzz in the place!
5. Forage & Chatter
££££·Scottish·
Edinburgh
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Local Ingredients
Brilliant all round. We loved it.
6. Food for Friends
££££·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Brighton
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Vegan
- Healthy
Birthday lunch with my wife who wanted to try ‘gourmet vegetarian’ prepared by experts, so I booked FFF. Online booking worked superbly, and although we arrived 20 minutes early we…Read more
7. Pidgin
££££·Modern European·
Hackney
- Tasting Menu
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
Really relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff who are accommodating of allergies etc.
Never felt like they were getting in the way but always on hand quickly to clear plates and answer…Read more
8. Trinity
££££·British·
Cambridge
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Very good meal. Service was slow but it was pre theatre so quite busy. Very good value
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££££·European·
Fitzrovia
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Tasting Menu
Fantastic food, wine and service at fantastic value for money prices. The veggie tasting menu was exceptional!
10. The Chesil Rectory
££££·British·
Winchester
- 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
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££££·British·
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for Birthdays
A simply superb night with excellent staff, great ambience and outstanding food! One of Newcastle’s true gems!
Albert's Shed
££££·British·
Manchester
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
- Lunch
We went to Albert's Shed for a birthday lunch. The food was excellent and we all (8 people) enjoyed it. I would highly recommend the haddock rarebit. It was delicious! We also had …Read more
Angels with Bagpipes
££££·Scottish·
Old Town
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
Absolutely delightful lunch — food, presentation, service staff were all wonderful . A really special restaurant.
Aquavit London
££££·Nordic·
St. James's
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
The food was amazing. Each course was well thought out by the chef and the mix of flavours was amazing !
However the staff need to be trained I ordered the duck my friend ordered …Read more
Benares
££££·Indian·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Excellent vegan tasting menu, great service and a nice ambiance. I would recommend it to a friend.
Blacklock Soho
££££·Steak·
Soho
- Sunday Lunch
- Casual
- Comfort Food
Brilliant basic with enough twists to be interesting!
Chez Bruce
££££·Modern European·
Wandsworth
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
Amazing food, fantastic service. What more could you want?!? This is now one of my most favourite restaurants in London.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
££££·British·
Knightsbridge
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for Anniversaries
Excellent food and service plus we chose amazing wine.
Frenchie Covent Garden
££££·Contemporary European·
Covent Garden
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Pre/post Theatre
Something need to be done about the noises as it’s too high for a romantic nights ;-)
Galvin at Windows
££££·French·
Mayfair
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
Friendly staff, great atmosphere, worth the money, great views.
Gaucho - Birmingham
££££·Steak·
Birmingham
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
From the time we walked in to the time we left everything from the food to the service was impeccable! Will definitely be going back.
Gauthier Soho
££££·French·
Soho
- Special Occasions
- Tasting Menu
- Vegan
Great place to eat with a unique menu and fantastic service!
Hawksmoor Air Street
££££·Steak·
Piccadilly
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Fantastic service from Sebastian. Good food from the pre theatre menu.
Hawksmoor Borough
££££·British·
London Bridge
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
Service was amazing, couldn’t fault it. The restaurant can get a little noisy but the food was great!
Hawksmoor Manchester
££££·British·
Manchester
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
On the lunch menu -
|Great Food
Great Staff
Great Place
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
££££·Steak·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Boris was an amazing waiter. Thank you so much for making my Dads birthday even more special. Food was absolutely beautiful too
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
££££·Steak·
Shoreditch
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
Birthday meal for my husband. Booked as a surprise as he has wanted to go for a couple of years. He loved. Food was excellent, service top notch and lovely happy birthday rolos ser…Read more
Ivy Market Grill
££££·British·
Covent Garden
- Pre/post Theatre
- Lunch
- Special Occasions
We were celebrating a nurses reunion, 48 years, Brilliant venue, lovely ambience.
Superb pink salmon and spinach with pine nuts so yummy !
Could eat the zucchini frites all day!…Read more
Jamavar
££££·Indian·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings and it was fantastic in every way. Super high quality without becoming gimmicky. I saw a review that raised the issue of heat, we did…Read more
Kendell's Bistro
££££·French·
Leeds
- Special Occasions
- Romance
- Good for a Date
Great food, good service and lovely atmosphere/ambience. First time and will definitely be back
Marcus
££££·British·
Knightsbridge
- Special Occasions
- Tasting Menu
- Romance
Location is a little tucked away but once we found it, the experience was awesome. We chose the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Service was attentive but not intrusive - wi…Read more
Margot Restaurant
££££·Italian·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
Margot’s cuisine was fabulous!! The staff was engaging, delightful and knowledgeable on the large wine list. We had the homemade Pappardelle with Wild Boar and Ossobuco - Delicious…Read more
Murano
££££·Contemporary European·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
The execution of the dishes would seemingly be without parallel - beautifully presented and absolutely brimming with flavour. Interesting contrasts on the plate too, hard vs soft…Read more
NOPI
££££·Mediterranean·
Soho
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Always extraordinary.
NOPI - Downstairs, Sharing Tables
££££·Mediterranean·
Soho
- Creative Cuisine
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Fit for Foodies
Wonderful experience, food atmosphere, and staff. I would highly recommend
Ottolenghi Islington
££££·Mediterranean·
Angel
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
My husband and I were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely evening. The staff were warm and friendly, very helpful. We definitely won't wait 15 years before …Read more
Ottolenghi Spitalfields
££££·Mediterranean·
Spitalfields
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
As expected delicious food. Unhurried service from I have to say THE most attractive staff in London. The bill might seem a little expensive but I would argue that the portions are…Read more
Pollen Street Social
££££·British·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
One of the best experiences we have ever had. The ambiance, the food and the servers were outstanding. A bit expensive but I would highly recommend it for foodies. The presentati…Read more
Portland Restaurant
££££·British·
Marylebone
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Tasting Menu
An absolute steal for £35 for three courses at lunch. The food was brilliantly cooked. When the dessert came out, although it looked pretty, I didn't think it would taste anything …Read more
Rosso Restaurant
££££·Italian·
Manchester
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Excellent lunch.Great service. The set lunch menu is very good value.Will book again.
Roux at The Landau
££££·Modern European·
Oxford Circus
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
Loved the restaurant. Decided to try the taster menu as there were several dishes that I had not tried before. I have to say each of them was really delicious and will make me a …Read more
Smiths Restaurant Wapping
££££·Seafood·
Wapping
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Beautiful food and fantastic service from our waiter Juann. Went for my husbands birthday after being recommended and did not disappoint. Service was attentive but not excessive a…Read more
SMOKESTAK
££££·Barbecue·
Shoreditch
- Fit for Foodies
- Casual
- Good for a Date
Food is absolutely delicious, highly recommend. Full of flavour!!!
Spring Restaurant
££££·Contemporary British·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
We were the 6 of us celebrating various birthdays. The food was really good. The Tagliolini starter was a clear winner. We had some lovely lamb and beef as well. Tasty and not over…Read more
StreetXO
££££·International·
Mayfair
- Creative Cuisine
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasions
We had the degustation menu. Each dish better than the previous one. An outstanding experience for your senses. Priced more affordably than other not so innovative restaurants.
Tattu Manchester
££££·Chinese·
Manchester
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
Already recommended to friends and promised to take my daughter and family for a meal there.
Special place to eat and take in the view of the Cherry Tree, beautiful !!
Many thank…Read more
The Hind's Head - Bray
££££·British·
Bray
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Worth the Drive
We were celebrating my daughter and son in laws wedding anniversary.
The scotch egg is a must have. We had Hash of snails, Smoked salmon and Crab sandwich with soup to start. 2 of …Read more
The Ivy Cobham Brasserie
££££·British·
Cobham
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
- Lunch
We had a wonderful wedding anniversary breakfast . Never disappoints . We were given a wonderful pastry each with an anniversary chocolate. Made the start to our day special . Tha…Read more
The Ledbury
££££·Contemporary European·
Notting Hill
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
Perfect experience at the Ledbury, one of the best dinner in my life.
Waters Restaurant at Resorts World
££££·European·
Birmingham
- Special Occasions
- 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.
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