TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"We arrived early then our booking, manage to get parking straight away, we went to the bar and were served immediately for our drinks. Later we were..."

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Diya

88/100 (1260 ratings)

"Excellent food, very close to..."

Vinoy Ramachandran

"Up market Indian at the bottom end of Winchester. Food was very delicious,, beautiful to look at and well priced. Desserts were disappointing...."

Patrick Cassidy

"Very warm welcome, food of exceptional quality and taste, reasonable prices. Will be trying the Goat next..."

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"We ate at Diya last night for my stepsons birthday. The food was excellent, fresh ingredients and freshly cooked to order. The staff were very..."

Lisa Burdett

"Warm, welcoming service, could not have been more polite or attentive. Excellent food, some of the best Indian food we have eaten in the UK and by..."

Sophie Burns

"I asked for spicy. They brought me a bowl of chilis. I got my spicy fix. Rice is extra though, which somewhat irked..."

Adam Carpenter

"I'm pretty sure this is the best Indian restaurant in Winchester. Food is delicious - consistently good, interesting, fresh. Staff are genuinely..."

Jim Kirkpatrick

"We had such a tremendous experience at Diya. Not only was the service impeccable but the food was incredible. The menu is inventive but respects the..."

Jessika McEliece

"Exsquisite food, service and wisdom. You will never taste curry cooked with greater authenticity, care and originality. The staff are a massive part..."

Tom Andrew-Power

"Fantastic yummy food and great friendly atmosphere. We have never had a bad meal here. The meat is always favoursome and tender - cooked to..."

Sonia Roper

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie

87/100 (2218 ratings)

Roast Salmon with Watercress and Asparagus

Full english breakfast

Chicken Milanese

Afternoon tea

Salad

Traditional Fish & Chips

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Truffle Chicken Sandwich and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have just been for dinner with my family and it was incredible. The food was gorgeous. My husband and mum had the fish & prawn curry - the fish..."

Lina Assis Moisés Eaton

"Recent lunch visit. Venue is stunning, beautiful venue and they have really gone to town on everything. Personally I feel a lot a people are..."

Gary Thomasson

"We have just enjoyed lunch in the �, food was outstanding and service was fantastic! Looking forward to returning for breakfast, afternoon tea and..."

Katrina Colley

"Had a lovely evening! Food and cocktails where amazing, beautiful decor, attentive staff and quick service. It was quite a busy evening but we didn't..."

Bea Havers

"We had a cream tea yesterday afternoon. The staff and food were fantastic. Please visit here. We’ll return very..."

Chris Hardwicke

"Love love love this place. Came here for lunch and really enjoyed it. The prices aren’t as steep as you think they are going to be. 2 course for..."

Tom Ford

"We visited tonight to celebrate my birthday and had a perfect meal. The food was absolutely delicious (recommend the truffle arancini balls) and so..."

Noni Davis

"Wow! What a gorgeous place! I was taken here as a treat and what a treat it was! The staff here are wonderfully friendly and present themselves so..."

Em Goddard

"Outstanding service as always at this lovely restaurant in Winchester highstreet. Atmosphere outside was lovely, with the buzz of the highstreet..."

Lewis C

"Nice place. Ate here during a short day trip to Winchester. Customer Service was phenomenal despite the busyness of the place. Order the steak and..."

C. K.

"Lovely place to go for an occasion or just a drink and a nice meal. Food was delicious. The service was amazing. The whole place has a lovely..."

Amber Elizabeth Bright

"89th birthday treat for nan, what a beautiful restaurant. Food was really good and staff fantastic. Only got a few pictures of the food...it was so..."

Melanie Osullivan

"Great food for vegetarian menu, service was slightly less than i expected but it was Saturday night and they where very busy but had to wait a long..."

Alan Roberts

"Fantastic value for two or three courses with wine on a special currently running. Lovely experience and great..."

Ruth B

"Nice and cool with the 28C weather outside. Warm welcome and prompt service. We shared a truffle pasta starter which arrived quickly and was served..."

Daniel Davies

Wykeham Arms

85/100 (1112 ratings)

Roasted Topside of Beef

Garden Salad with Smoked Chicken

Ham and Mustard Toasted Sandwich

Lamb

Saussage Mashed Potatoes and Brokoly

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Bread

Duck

Traditional Fish and Chips

Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We always love it here it's been tooooo long since our last visit!! Fabulous food, great wine list and friendly staff!!! Can't recommend this place..."

Fiona Marsh

"What's not to love? Great staff, stunning individual bedrooms, roll top bath and rain forest showers to die for. History, quirky, yet understated and..."

Finlay MacLeod

"We ate early on a Saturday evening, having booked a table on line. Food was great and reasonably priced. The pub is split into a number of smaller..."

Jill Greenway

"Very friendly inviting stay. Staff were very eager to help with any need whatsoever. Our room was spacious and felt like the Master Bedroom in..."

Jay Esty

"One of my top 10 pubs anywhere Great setting, great food, lots of regular customers, it's..."

Viscount Chatterji

"Thank you for such a delicious Sunday lunch! Our first but not our last, visit to your lovely pub! Delicious food, comfortable surroundings and very..."

Michelle O'Leary-Read

"Once again, cannot fault the great food and the very accommodating and friendly staff, both behind the bar, kitchen, and serving the..."

Emily Sara

"The 'Wyke', as the locals call it, is arguably Winchester's best pub. Superb beers & wine, together with excellent..."

Keith Bennett

"We had a roast dinner and u couldn't fault it ...Staff was very polite and very helpful ....defiantly would recommend going in there ....even just..."

Heather Mckellar Gibb

"Had a great day in Winchester and just fancied a pint somewhere. Saw this place and it was a really pleasant experience. The staff were nice and..."

Mark Riley

"Enjoyed my stay of 10 nights in their Garden Suite. Quaint and cozy room. It had a huge bathroom with slipper tub and separate shower. The double bed..."

Dori “ADoriables” Bolen

"Visited with friends for the Flavours of Autumn Tasting Menu. The restaurant was very clean and tidy, the log fire made it feel cosy. Staff were very..."

Rebecca Hext

"Evening meal for 2. Warm welcome, the old pub has a unique comfort and charm and an eclectic vibe that embraces you. The menu is quite unique, full..."

David Hill

"Close to cathedral. Excellent service and kitchen. Charming staff. Welcoming fires. Beautiful and interesting interior. Good atmosphere and well..."

Christopher Dandeker

"Omg. I was away with my wife for our anniversary, we had a really bad experience at another hotel so left and came here last minute. Was the best..."

Emily Headicar

"We had dinner here for the first time in ages. The food was really excellent, but the prices are steep for pub food. If you think of it as fine..."

Janie Miller

"Easily the best pub roast I've ever had. On top of that, the beer was well-kept, they were showing the rugby and the staff were really helpful and..."

Will Deacon

"We stayed Sunday night at Wykeham Arms for a fishing trip at Itchin. Single rooms are small but have all the amenities with even a mini wall hanging..."

Pelin Candarlioglu

"We ran in here to escape from the rain and get some lunch. It's got a nice authentic aura and our meals were tasty. Ciders are really good. The..."

M Ozgun

"Famous traditional pub next to Winchester College and always associated with it. Sit at old school desks in the bar area. The most amazing roast..."

Ellie Dadkhah

"We've tried a few Sunday roasts in Winchester, and this is definitely the best one. I had the beef roast (pictured) which was a generous portion and..."

Samuel Dedman

"Favourite place, ideal stop on the way to the Cornwall. Central, cosy and full of atmosphere. Spacious, individual rooms. Tasty food, great choice of..."

Corinna D.

"Had lunch there on Friday gone. What a delight. Obviously, the location and building oozes history but the people, feel and food were all just, so,..."

N S

"Hadn't ever been before but went for the tasting menu and loved every dish! Well worth the money and a nice atmosphere to go with it. Looking forward..."

R H

"Having had an excellent meal one evening as part of a group of 20 people in a private dining room, with really good food and wine, also quick and..."

Tony Willenbruch

"Lovely hotel, full of character. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Couldn't fault the food at dinner or breakfast, absolutely..."

Janice Kirk

"Good central lunch location. A true spot the differences bar with innumerable objects and pictures. Well spaced dining room (with more at the rear)...."

Jeff Spencer

"Follow Mr & Mrs R on TikTok. Amazing find, full of history. It’s rooms have shared many political secrets over the years. Fullers ales at their..."

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"Great location and very comfortable room. Everything you would need - fans, heaters, great bathroom, comfortable bed and friendly service -..."

Lisa Andersen

Brasserie Blanc

85/100 (1787 ratings)

Pistachio Soufflé with Dark Choc Ice Cream

Pork

Haddock

Malabar Fish Curry with Toasted Coconut

Chicken Liver Parfait

Roast Free-Range Beef Fillet

Lamb Tagine with Herbed Couscous

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went Saturday night in winchester staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great would recommend to anyone and the prices were..."

Dave Barnes

"This is for sure the best restaurant in the country! I can not compliment the food enough! My husband and I went on a romantic date few Saturdays ago..."

Karolina Giurescu

"Fabulous evening. Food was delicious and the service was very good. A lovely atmosphere. We will definitely return. My son said it was the best steak..."

Jo Floyd

"The most amazing staff of any restaurant I’ve ever visited, hence we dine here almost every Saturday..."

Louise Priestley

"I visited your Chichester,Sussex restaurant on May 11th and was extremely impressed by the efficiency of the staff and the warm welcome received from..."

Diana Madeiros

"We Celebrated our first wedding anniversary the food and services were..."

Paula Baker

"Just enjoyed a really delicious lunch here to celebrate our anniversary. Excellent..."

Nicola Koralewska

"Great experience in Winchester last night for my mother in law’s 70th. Service was attentive and food of a good..."

Andrew Prescott

"Amazing food and excellent service, will deffinately be going..."

Lynsey Herbert

"The food was authentically French, beautifully prepared and served. The service was fast, and friendly at lunchtime. The restaurant is attractive..."

Tracy R

"Amazing little place, definitely on the pricier side but have to say that most of what you get is worth the cost. Loved the Lamb Cutlets and the Crab..."

MercedesMac

"Brasserie Blanc is the restaurant of the famous French chef Raymond Blanc. There are eight locations, but I went to the one in Milton Keynes, which..."

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"Just had the most amazing meal here. Glad we stopped to try it. Before now we have walked past and headed elswhere. But if you want a special treat..."

Nina Aldous

"I could freely say it is the BEST restaurant in south west of London. Literally the best halloumi burger, fries, buratta salad, lemon tart. Deserves..."

Albatool Abdullah

"Me and my partner came here for valentines day dinner and it was lovely. We had a lovely window seat, the staff were friendly and attentive. The wine..."

Sophie S

"Went in a party of 10 for Sunday lunch and had a private room which was perfect . There was a private terrace attached to the room which was very..."

Delia Ramsden

"Great lunch with a friend, food was excellent and staff really friendly and helpful without being overly so Great service and good choice of..."

Carol Burgess

"Incredible food, good sized portions and reasonably..."

Geir Brust

"Very cute restaurant. While the food was good, I just can’t say 5 stars. It falls short of a true French restaurant. Escargot had way too much..."

Carolyn Rauffer

"A fantastic meal, we were well looked after by friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant was busy if a bit over noisy but that's more down to the..."

Ian Prowting

"We were a big family of 11 people dining here after a wedding at the registry office. So a big occasion! And this lovely place surpassed..."

NH

"We had our wedding reception here for 30 guests and it was great. The food was terrific, perfectly cooked and all the guests were served together...."

Matthew Barry

"Friendly and attentive staff help to make this a "must go" and a "must go again". The food is superbly prepared, with a varied menu and a really good..."

Stephen Marshall

"We nipped in for dessert and also bagged a wonderful alcohol free cocktail. Our party had the the most amazing sticky toffee pudding that nobody was..."

Marie Corner

"Great food and atmosphere. Lovely staff. All our dishes were so good. Chicken pork fish curry and beef. Pistachio soufflé was..."

nathalie semlyen

"We had a fabulous lunch here this week. Lovely friendly staff and amazing..."

Charles Wootton

"Amazing food, amazing service. Brilliant..."

Becky Sweet

"Fantastic food and service is outstanding . Managed to fit in our party of 7 at very short notice as we'd been let down by another establishment ...."

Simon Marles

"Spur of the moment booking as heading to Winchester. Was greeted with a smile and treated with friendly courteous staff. The food was amazing and..."

Leigh Gruszka

"Visited Brasserie Blanc for the first time when on a recent holiday in Winchester and was blown away by every aspect: the menu is appealing and a bit..."

Sue Oak

"First visit and really enjoyed it. Food was so nice and so were the staff. Will be returning..."

Peter Hatter

The Dining Room

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We visited the hotel for the restaurant and it was an incredible meal. The atmosphere was relaxed, which is notable considering they had a wedding at..."

Daniel Vivian

"Excellent good, I had burger and dirty chips ( bacon cheese covered fries) from the bar menu will be eating here..."

Simon Harris

"Food was OK, service good and surroundings pleasant, overall good..."

Richard Walsh

"Loved the food, on the expensive side for a family of 5 when you buy drinks as..."

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Dim T

84/100 (24206 ratings)

Chicken and Cashew Dim Sum

vegetable spring rolls

Firecracker Cauliflower

Sweet and sour chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely food, staff was extremely fast and attentive. One lady and two gentlemen. They we re smiley and friendly. Food was quick to arrive, even..."

S V

"Having visited the dim t in Whiteley a number of times and never been disappointed, dim t Winchester excelled as well. Food was served quickly and..."

Amy Matthews

"Absolutely fantastic, the menu is amazing to the point my partner came back the day after our meal with her mum for more! The food was delicious..."

allan claydon

"It was really good place to eat in seriously. From decoration to food, all great level. Interior design is beautiful, every looks clean, toilets are..."

Malandrajo

"Fantastic meal here with my partner and our young one. Warm welcome from the chap at the front, all staff very attentive and great with our..."

Nathan H

"We had an excellent experience with Dim T. It was our first time eating here and we were very impressed. Food was priced well, good portion sizes,..."

Tayla Schou

"Nice clean bright place to eat dinner and not too loud. The service was quick,polite and would rate very good. Food Is fairly decent Asian food..."

Stuart Parker

"Wow wasn't expecting to eat out in Winchester after the Christmas Market. But Kevin and Michelle kick up a fuss so we HAD to have dinner together you..."

David RA Wickens

"First time in Winchester. Look for Asian food to eat. I tried this pork ramen. The soup was ok, and the miso taste was nice, but I didn't expect the..."

Loom Loop

"We almost walked past DIM T this lunchtime and would have been disappointed if I we had done so. A good choices on the menu, excellent food and a..."

Adrian Walding

"Delicious food and mostly attentive staff (I went on a Saturday and they were pretty busy so can't really complain). Good vegan options and the..."

Hannah B

"Lovely food been there on a bike trip sat outside lovely food so good and the team brilliant thank you for looking after us so well see you soon..."

Tim Middleton

"Popped in for a late lunch (family of 4) Surprised by how good the food was. Strong flavours all freshly cooked. Service was also excellent. Menu has..."

PulaPaul

"Lovely place with very friendly staff. Great for dinner. Quite empty around 18:30, so great time. Would recommend the sweet and sour chicken with..."

Anastasia Balandina

"We always choose to dine in Dim T whenever we're in Winchester primarily to it's location which is just a stone throw away from the city centre. Food..."

Really Ner Balot

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro

83/100 (2200 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I had lunch at HDV Winchester on Monday 15/01/18. This was not our first visit, we have dined here on several previous occasions and..."

Janey Hansford

"My husband and I stayed for one night only but it was a superb visit. We arrived earlier than expected; nothing was too much trouble, we were able to..."

Rivkah Hawken

"Exceptional hotel in Winchester with amazing service and wonderful food. Peter the barman was great and created delicious cocktails. Brilliant..."

Gina MacDonald

"We got engaged at the hotel du vin Brighton & got married in the hotel du vin poole! Both beautiful unique buildings, with outstanding food/wine &..."

Samantha Giles

"Stayed in Hotel Du Vin Cheltenham last week on business. The most attentive staff, beautiful rooms, absolutely gorgeous breakfast. Full marks, will..."

Tanya Ellis

"Stayed at the HDV Newcastle for my partners birthday. The service, reception and room was outstanding. We stayed in the Grand Dame suite and we were..."

Karen Howey

The Black Rat

80/100 (1498 ratings)

"Amazing delicious food that you don't find very often, such an array of flavours, even down to the bread at the start (squid ink and beetroot...),..."

Kirsty Archbold-Laming

"The food was sublime with amazing local produce, surround by a fantastic setting and wonderful service. I would highly recommend a meal here. The..."

Max Small

"Amazing food and service, attention to detail was great and the food was so delicious we felt bad eating it!! Would definitely recommend to anyone..."

Kirsty Donnellan

"Excellent. Worthy of the Michelin Star. Relaxed atmosphere with excellent service from very knowledgeable staff. To start we had the Spiced beef..."

William Jones

"Everyone at our table commented that the food was very tasty, from appetizers to desserts. Lovely service from all the staff. However I do not..."

Sally Marie

"Anniversary meal. Service was professional and of a high quality. Unpretentious with emphasis on great quality food and an excellent selection of..."

Hooverney Martinez

"Superb food and drink. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely friendly staff. Lovely quirky surroundings. Will go again. Thanks to everyone at the Black..."

Gill Wood

"We had a lovely evening. Perfect service, lovely food and wine. For sure one of the top three restaurants in Winchester, I would truly recommend this..."

Sheila Work

"Went there with my hubby, Mum and Dad. Absolutely loved it - the food was excellent, the service great and the restaurant itself really charming...."

Liz Stanmore

"Ate in the garden, in cute African type hut (with heating). Food was delicious, especially the pork belly with black pudding. Squid induced bread was..."

Alexander Somerville

"I was taken there by my sister/bridesmaid as a surprise mini (her and me) hen do. What a treat! Innovative dishes cooked and served to perfection...."

Sylvie Cooper

"We were lucky enough to get a last minute table on Sunday lunchtime. The meal was lovely, from the bread to the pudding.. just fine dining with..."

Martin Trent

"Great food, great venue and really friendly helpful staff. Asking about allergies was such a good idea as I am very allergic to..."

Madeline Wyles

"The quality of the food, the great service, the knowledge of wines (and gins) all made for the perfect birthday lunch. This is one for the return..."

Gurney Angus

"The food was delicious and well presented, lunch menu reasonably priced, staff were excellent would definitely go back..."

Caroline Thomas

"A real gem. Very special food in a very special restaurant. Lovely service and the best ever beef carpaccio. And try the beetroot..."

Andrea Bari Grounds

"I've been for a nice lunch twice now. We went to the black rat for lunch again last month, and very nice it was. We sat outside in the Safari huts as..."

Tristan Bailey

"Went to The Black Rat for our anniversary recently and was not disappointed. The staff were very attentive and professional. The food was..."

Jake Burt

"Dining in the evening we received a first class service, very attentive staff. The food we had was excellent and of high quality. We had a very good..."

Brian Short

"Simply exquisite. We tried and enjoyed new flavours that pushed us out of our comfort zone and we loved each bite. A wonderful anniversary dinner..."

Stephanie Rogers

"Wonderful restaurant. The standard of the food was very high as you would expect. The selections of gin available was great and I really enjoyed..."

Angela Kawa

"Had an absolutely fabulous meal here last night. It’s far from full so far, following all the COVID lockdowns, but the food was just perfect. First..."

Simon Prutton

"We were bought a gift voucher as a wedding present and went last night. The choice of food was very varied and made the choice a little dilemma.our..."

Miles Harmsworth

"Been here 3 or 4 times now, most recently in May 2019 on a sat eve. Food has always been standout and certainly 1 star worthy. It’s not theatrical..."

Phil AK

"Delicious meal at Michelin stared restaurant The Black Rat. Couldn’t get in initially but after being on the waiting list we got a table. Food..."

Judi Patton

"I’ve been meaning to try this place for years and it didn’t disappoint. One of my favourite meals EVER, and the lunch menu was such a reasonable..."

Lizzie Wayne

"Celebrated our anniversary with dinner at The Black Rat last night and were amazed at the quality of the food as well as the service. Hand sanitizer..."

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