National Restaurant Awards 2023

by OpenTable

Updated 13 June 2023

The National Restaurant Awards 2023 – organised by industry leading title Restaurant magazine – celebrate the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK restaurant scene, and reward the very best chefs, restaurateurs and operators from across the UK.

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2553)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The Ledbury has re-opened with a newly refurbished dining room. We look forward to welcoming you to seeing you in Notting Hill soon.

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Kate

Dined on 23 Nov 2023

Attentive yet unobtrusive waiters, All dishes were beyond expectations in both execution and taste. Atmosphere friendly, warm, respectful. Overall a magical evening.

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

4.9 (3062)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Chef Clare Smyth’s first restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth, opened its doors August 2017.

Located in London’s Notting Hill at 92 Kensington Park Road, Core by Clare Smyth is a modern fine dining restaurant with a strong British ethos, in an elegant, relaxed interior.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

We went to Celebrate my Birthday and were early. We were given a Warm welcome and lead to the Bar. The ambiance, service and the cocktails were superb. Then we went into the restaurant. The food presentation was excellent and so was the service. We found the staff very friendly and Helpful. Had the tasting menu. We both found the food quite bland and leaning towards sweet. Saying that it was of the best quality. The deserts were Excellent. I was made to feel Very Special 🤩 Well with the experience

Frog by Adam Handling

4.8

4.8 (2925)

£41 and over

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Michelin starred Frog by Adam Handling is a place to really submerge yourself in a theatrical show. You’re facing the kitchen, the chefs come to your table and you are able to really interact with every member of the team. Frog is luxury in an environment where you feel comfortable being whoever you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected to offer a truly memorable experience.

The dishes are very emotional and they all mean something to Adam. Each and every one of the dishes has a story behind it, whether it’s a memory from Adam’s childhood or something that has inspired him or the team.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

The food was stunning and we loved the food journey around the UK which connected the whole meal. Honestly though… we couldn’t manage the desserts which was disappointing so maybe if returning we would not finish some of the early courses.

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal

4.6

4.6 (17)

£41 and over

French

Soho

About the restaurant

2 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT - ALEX DILLING AT HOTEL CAFE ROYAL

Contemporary modern European cuisine drawing influences from French classics. Formatted as tasting menus, displaying unique and meticulous cooking techniques to provide the most optimum dining experience. Expect the finest ingredients, expertly sourced from around the UK and further afield; delivering a focus and emphasis of exquisite seafood along with a few meat options from artesian suppliers.

Dilling will showcase his talent in an intimate dining space seating only 34 guests in the heart of London, a newly designed dining room overlooking Regent Street. The restaurant will serve contemporary French cuisine which draws on inspiration from the classic gastronomy of the country combined with a young and energetic sense of hospitality.

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Sabayon

Dined on 11 Nov 2023

Excellent food Great attention to detail Enthusiastic staff Location great I would recommend slightly slower service - or ask the guests Disappointing to sit near some young Asians who seemed to have no interest in the food, treated the front of house staff with disdain and spent most of the evening going to the toilet in groups or instagramming photos of themselves. It didn’t spoil our evening but so disrespectful to the restaurant and other diners

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Experience

5-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

7-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Christmas Day Tasting Menu

Claude Bosi at Bibendum

4.7

4.7 (1502)

£41 and over

French

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Celebrated French chef Claude Bosi launched Claude Bosi at Bibendum back in 2017, with a ground-floor seafood and oyster bar and first-floor restaurant which is ‘unashamedly fine dining’, with the chef's signature contemporary and light-hearted flair.

The a la carte menu features some of his signature classics and the chef’s Michelin-starred alma matter, with ingredients sourced predominantly from the British Isles and France. The striking upstairs dining room with its dramatic and iconic floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows has been redesigned to house a larger central open kitchen. The light and airy dining room will feature the original Conran chairs with a soft colour palate of muted blues.

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ConnorL

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent although we were told after 3 hours (7 course taster menu) that our table was needed back. Disappointing to pay what we paid and then be asked to leave so the table could be reset given we had no control over the timing of the courses coming out. We were told that at 420pm which left c.30 min to reset the table before a 5pm sitting. Just not sure it was necessary to be told at 4.20.

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Popular dish

Bibendum Double Chocolate Soufflé

Popular dish

Duck Jelly

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3236)

£41 and over

European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham.
An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink.
Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The kitchen presents a four course a la Carte menu of for a set price of £85. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.

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Avmv

Dined 3 days ago

We have been to this restaurant many times and it never disappoints. The menu for £90 is very good value and the staff and setting only add to the enjoyment. My only observation would be it would be great if there were a few more wine around the £60-£70 price range.

Benares

4.5

4.5 (5821)

£41 and over

Indian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Indian Fine Dining Restaurant with British Flair in the Heart of Mayfair.

Benares Restaurant and Bar since its opening in 2003 has been considered one of the finest Indian Restaurants in the city.

Guests enter an elegant lounge with hand-crafted India inspired furniture and is complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic.

Benares has 4 private dining rooms, three of which are around the lounge: the Berkeley Room which seats up to 16 guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to 10 guests and a Chefs Table overlooking the kitchen which seats up to 8 guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to 36 guests is on the other side of the main dining room.

Benares can be hired for exclusive events accommodating 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 guests for a standing reception.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 1 day ago

An amazing experience as always! Best Indian Restaurant we have ever been to — beats anything you can find in the US. I come here on every trip to London. This time we brought 3 generations of our family for a pre-Christmas dinner. The staff were so kind to our children. Prabhat and Guarav gave fantastic service — they were so friendly and accommodating. Really made dinner an exceptional experience. Above and beyond. The food is exceptional— really cant find quality Indian in this lively setting any where.

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2 Course Set Menu & A Sparkling Cocktail @£35pp

SOLA SOHO

4.7

4.7 (276)

£41 and over

Californian

Soho

About the restaurant

Creative Californian cooking in an elegant, intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, where abundant plants and sculptural lighting evoke the lush greenery and sunshine of The Golden State. SOLA celebrates the modern cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast, bringing a taste of California to Soho, via LA.

PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY SERVE OUR FULL TASTING MENU AT DINNER. AT LUNCH THE FULL TASTING IS AVAILABLE ALONGSIDE OUR LUNCH MENU.

WE CAN ADJUST OUR MENUS TO ACCOMMODATE MOST DIETARIES GIVEN 48 HRS NOTICE BUT UNFORTUNATELY ARE UNABLE TO CATER FOR VEGANS.

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LBG1vip

Dined on 9 Oct 2023

This is our second visit to Sola Soho. The first was last year when we visited London and Sola Soho had just received their Michelin Star. This second meal was very special in that they are in the process of moving and was conducting a few services at Carousel (which is a restaurant and kitchen space for "unhomed chefs". The experience was special in itself and the food was mise en place then prepared in full view of the diners at an island kitchen by Chef and his Sous Chef. The ambience was casual but exacting and honestly really a deliciously wonderful experience.

The Quality Chop House

4.8

4.8 (2242)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

The Quality Chop House is a Restaurant, Butchers, Food & Wine Shop & Cafe.

Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning.

We take bookings and walk-ins.

In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £25 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.

If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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TomJ

Dined 1 day ago

what a great lunch. the food was exceptional. the QCH has never let us down, I have been many times and also had their home cook kit during lockdown. it remains one of my go-to restaurants. great wine suggestions by the waitress too. And Andrew Ridgley (WHAM!!) was sat on the table next to us! my wife nearly fainted.

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Popular dish

Confit Potatoes

Popular dish

Capezzana olive oil ice cream

Allegra

4.7

4.7 (613)

£41 and over

Modern European

Stratford

About the restaurant

Traversing the classic and the creative, Allegra was voted 53rd best restaurant in the UK at the 2022 National Restaurant Awards and combines the very best in innovative, contemporary European cuisine, with a timelessness that celebrates the time-honoured traditions of service and hospitality. Fronted by Chef Patrick Powell, Allegra is located in the heart of Stratford on the 7th floor of Manhattan Loft Gardens, one of London’s most iconic buildings and also home to The Stratford hotel. The sentiment of excitement and glamour emanated by the restaurant effortlessly continues up at the bar and through onto the terrace, where guests can enjoy some of East London’s best cocktails alongside a snacks menu already widely revered across the neighbourhood and beyond.

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MyriamN

Dined on 1 Jan 2023

Amazing lunch on New Year’s Day. We will be back.

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Experience

Weekend Lunches at Allegra

Higher Ground

4.8

4.8 (314)

£41 and over

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Higher Ground is a bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the North-West using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinnertime and Friday and Saturday lunchtime.

At lunch a £40pp seasonal set sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu.

At dinner both à la carte and a seasonal set sharing menu at £55pp are available.

We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!

Reservations of up to ten guests are accepted. For parties of 6x guests and over, the seasonal set sharing menu is served.

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JP60

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food and excellent service. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the fact the produce was from their own farm. A brilliant evening. We will definitely be back.

Opheem

4.9

4.9 (992)

£41 and over

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

When you come to Opheem, you get an insight into the inner workings of my mind. We’re striving to push the boundaries with Indian flavours, but with cooking techniques from all over the world, some traditional, and some very modern. At Opheem, I’ll be using the same paints as I’ve always done, to create a very different picture, on a very, very different canvas. Why? Because to evolve and adapt is what makes us human, and cooking is what sets us apart from the animals.

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AJZB

Dined 2 days ago

An incredible experience of flavours! Opheem has a very personal and extremely relaxed atmosphere. We have been several times and every time the whole experience puts a smile on our faces that lasts till several days after. The craftsmanship is at a different level and all details are thought about! This time a handwritten card by the chef was an additional tough and highlight for my wife's birthday.

Brawn

4.8

4.8 (1625)

£26 to £40

European

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

Brawn is located on Columbia Road in Bethnal Green. A neighbourhood restaurant and bar cooking food that is within the season and sourced through as many local suppliers and producers within our community.

Brawn opened in late 2010 and has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since then. In 2020, we also opened Brawn Store, which sells a wide selection of our food, wine list and other select items.

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JoelK

Dined 7 days ago

Brawn is always a great place due to its more neighbourhood atmosphere and welcoming service.

Launceston Place

4.9

4.9 (2428)

£41 and over

Modern European

Kensington

About the restaurant

Launceston Place is a hidden gem in the heart of Kensington. Chef Patron Ben Murphy, who was crowned National Chef of the Year 2022 by the Craft Guild of Chefs, is passionate about using the best produce in his constantly-changing modern British menus.

Launceston Place has been awarded three AA Rosettes in 2021, AA’s ‘Notable Wine List’ title and the ‘Best Wine List’ at the Tatler Restaurant Awards.

Please note on Saturday evening we exclusively serve our Tasting Menu.

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PhilipD

Dined on 23 Nov 2023

The food was fascinatingly differed as well a delicious and the service excellent.

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

4.6

4.6 (1891)

£41 and over

Contemporary French

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Holding three Michelin-stars, Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant provides elegant modern French cuisine using the finest seasonal ingredients and employing both classic and modern techniques. In 2015, Matt Abé was appointed Chef de Cuisine and continues to lead the team. Matt upholds the history of the restaurant by maintaining the constant pursuit of perfection in every aspect of the job. Please be aware that Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is open Tuesday - Saturday for lunch and dinner and reservations are available up to three months in advance.

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JohnR

Dined on 21 Nov 2023

The whole experience was exemplary. I would say it was better than best in class, but it’s a class of one, especially as Gavroche is about to close.

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Popular dish

Ravioli

Experience

Inspiration Table at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

4.8 (3741)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.

Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.

Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

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DavidE

Dined 4 days ago

Always quietly and understatedly wonderful. See you in the NY.

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Popular dish

Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

Popular dish

Pheasant and Trotter Pie

Popular dish

Green Salad

Carters of Moseley

4.8

4.8 (535)

£41 and over

British

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Michelin starred Carters of Moseley is an independently owned Modern British Restaurant with a philosophy that centres around natural, seasonal ingredients with a proud cultural heritage.

Chef Brad Carter is passionate about everything British, focussing on wild & organic ingredients carefully selected from local & sustainable suppliers, often to taste & texture to form a distinct, considered reflection of the season. Together with partner Holly, they have created a relaxed & informal Neighbourhood restaurant full of passion.

The drinks offering is also organic highlighting bio-dynamic agriculture wherever possible & featuring many natural, minimal intervention wines. A true reflection of natures bounty & thoughtful winemaking.

At Carters, flavour is of the upmost importance & the expression is warm, refreshing & inspired.

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ClaireK

Dined on 20 Mar 2020

Restaurant Perfection. Every aspect of dinner at Carters is an absolute pleasure.

The Pem

4.7

4.7 (291)

£41 and over

British

Westminster

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Pem, the award-winning restaurant in the heart of Westminster, led by Chef Sally Abé. We're delighted to have earned our ranking in the National Restaurant Awards and Square Meal's Top 100 lists for 2023. Our restaurant is located close to where some of the most incredible moments in British history have taken place and our menus are a reflection of both classic and modern flavours, sourced locally, and curated seasonally, by Sally and the team. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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LivM

Dined 1 day ago

We had a lovely evening at the Pem. Service was excellent from the moment we arrived, food was good and to top it off Chef Sally Abe came over to chat to us. Thank you to all the team who looked after us!

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