The best restaurants United Kingdom

One of the things you can enjoy in Scotland are the small cafes, located in the tourist spots, that don't focus on their location, but offer a real choice of fresh, local and tasty products. Stacks Coffee House & Bistro is one of them. Everything is fresh, sandwiches, soup of the day, scones, cookies, cakes, bagels..., in season, with a menu that varies, and at very reasonable prices. So you can take a break there with confidence!

This pretty neighborhood restaurant will charm you. It serves traditional Kurdish recipes, using fresh, tasty ingredients. The service is friendly and you'll always have a good time. In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious brunch, with eggs poached in tomato sauce and other exceptional dishes. In the afternoon, it's also the place to go for a coffee, accompanied by cakes and other sweets. The place is very bright and you can watch passers-by from the inside, which is very pleasant.

Samphire prides itself on local products, whether they come from the sea (shellfish and fish caught in Loch Fyne) or from the surrounding land (game or local farms). The freshness and the quality of the products are the key to simple dishes that are generous in flavour. The establishment is also committed to a responsible and sustainable consumption approach, and will therefore favour ethical sourcing. Well, in every sense of the word!

Since 2004, this warm and designer decor, with artwork on display, in the spirit of a gallery, has taken its place in the medieval streets of Aberdeen. It offers an innovative, creative and revisited British cuisine. It sublimates local and seasonal produce, all in a relaxed and unpretentious way. The taste experience is complemented by food and drink pairings, with a special focus on gin. Tasting, lunch and dinner menus are available. Booking is highly recommended.

Located in Hammersmith along the River Thames, The Dove is much more than just another London pub. With its roots in the ^17th century, it has witnessed a multitude of historical and/or anecdotal events. Charles II is said to have spent many a cosy night here with his ravishing mistress, Nell Gwynne. The walls are home to poems written here by James Thomson (1700-1748), as well as the hustle and bustle of English capital life. An inevitably delightful interlude, The Dove, with its preserved old-world charm, harbors a part of London's eternal soul.

The Store Café is located on a street perpendicular to the NC500, but well indicated. A very small establishment, it is one of the gourmet nuggets you'll find on your way. In a warm atmosphere, you are invited to sit down as you please and help yourself. Tempting cakes and drinks are available free of charge. All you have to do is indicate what you have eaten when you pay. Hot meals can also be served and prepared, as well as gourmet drinks.

The Brick Lane area is renowned for its multitude of Indian restaurants. In 2023, we were charmed by this establishment, which looks modest from the outside, but proves to be a pleasant surprise once seated. The menu offers an appreciable variety, allowing everyone to find what they like while making a quick choice. Service is efficient, pleasant and discreet. Reservations are recommended for evenings and weekends, as this is a popular spot. It's a good little local address, with no fuss, just the way we like it.

Mr. Pook's challenge is to bring the beauty and diversity of Dumfries & Galloway to the plate. He works closely with local suppliers and is constantly looking for ways to enhance the food and its flavors. The menu changes regularly, depending on the season. Ed Pook is the chef and he has teamed up with Chris Brain, who manages the wine list with brio and passion. He can recommend the best wine to pair with the food, as well as a selection of beers and excellent spirits.

Installed in Inverness in 2019, this surf & turf restaurant honors the fresh and local products of the Highlands, hence its name. In the kitchen, the goal is to give your taste buds a divine culinary experience, sublimating rigorously selected products with passion. In addition to the menu, the wine and beverage list is equally well thought out. The lunch and early evening menus are particularly attractive.

The Café de Paulo is located in the Victorian Market: even if it rains, you can have tea on the terrace, in an uchronic and exotic environment. This small café offers all kinds of sweet and savoury snacks, freshly prepared, including breakfasts, soups of the day, special sandwiches, salads, scones, afternoon teas, hot chocolates and gourmet coffees... It has a mezzanine area in addition to the room downstairs. You can enjoy a warm gourmet break there for a very good value for money.

This Indian restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation, making it one of the best on the West Coast. The menu offers a very wide choice, and the dishes, all of colours and spices, are particularly tasty. The portions are generous and you can feel that you are not skimping on the quality of the products. The staff is attentive and knows how to advise novices on the dishes to be tested, according to their sensitivity. The establishment offers special tea time offers and a reduced rate for a meal taken between 2:30 and 6:00 pm.

Small local and typical cafeteria-style lunch. To take away or on the spot, you will find paninis, toasties, burgers and many other snacks. Good quality and cheap, it's the place to be when you have little time. Cosy atmosphere and a staff that listens to you. You even have a £4 menu for the little pirates! You can't miss it, it is located in one of the main streets of Wick. The perfect stop between two visits or before taking the road on the mythical NC500!

One of Glasgow's restaurants that includes the very folk haggis that the Scots like to mock on its menu. The delicate balance of spices in the stuffing makes it a gastronomic experience to try. A subtle alchemy of flavours also characterises the lemon and herb cream accompanying the salmon fillet. The traditional yet innovative character of the decoration is as convincing as the contents of the plate. We appreciate the variety of the menu, the fact that everything is homemade, with fresh products, and the option of sharing plates.

How about having lunch while watching the hustle and bustle of a small fishing port that's always bustling with activity? This restaurant offers you ultra-fresh seafood, freshly landed. Depending on the day's finds, you will have on the menu langoustines, shrimps, mussels, haddock, monkfish, turbot, sole... Vegetarians and carnivores will also find what they are looking for. The sweetness of the dessert is provided by the chef, who prepares delicious homemade desserts.

Located in the heart of Mallaig, this boutique restaurant is an iconic address in the small port town. For more than 60 years and 4 generations, the Lawrie family has excelled in the art of smoking fish (on chips from whisky barrels) and preparing shellfish. They select the best products from the local fishery and prepare them with unparalleled expertise. On sunny days, you can enjoy a fish & chips.

This restaurant, which opened in 2004, has been appreciated by the inhabitants of Oban as well as tourists and food critics. The decor is modern and uncluttered, and we do everything possible to offer you a good time, in all intimacy. The menu and the plate bring together the best of local and seafood products, combined with the best of Scottish know-how in terms of flavours and creativity. The classics also have their place, revisited or perfectly executed. Menus change regularly to adapt to the seasons.

The Culpeper offers an elegant travel experience, with a pub on the first floor, rooms to let on the second floor, a superb rooftop terrace, and above all, an excellent restaurant on the second floor that won our hearts. Nestled in a magnificent Victorian house, the establishment reflects simplicity and elegance in every detail. The menu, concise and perfectly mastered, follows the seasons and features a delicious weekend roast, which turns heads as soon as it leaves the establishment's open kitchen.

Situated between Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit, in the small town of Invermoriston, this establishment is a friendly stopover on the edge of Loch Ness. On the menu, you'll find classic pub food, but also inventive and tasty recipes. You come here for breakfast, lunch or a snack during the day, both sweet and savoury. Special mention should be made of the cakes, including the excellent carrot cake. The staff is very friendly and is happy to advise you on more confidential sites.

Borough is a traditional family restaurant in the heart of Leith. You will enjoy a homemade, seasonal cuisine, prepared with fresh local produce, with simplicity, generosity, but also daring. The "4 course" menu (in the evening) varies regularly, depending on the chef's inspiration and the market. The restaurant also has an environmentally friendly approach, which includes a selection of quality ingredients produced by local eco-responsible suppliers. It commits itself through donations that are donated, according to the menu, to local associations.

Lunch is served in the Inn on the Loch restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the building, with a view overlooking the golf course and the loch, unless you prefer the modern décor of the pub. The dishes on offer highlight the Scottish countryside and the pub's culinary culture. Several menus are available: a generalist menu, a children's menu and a menu specially designed for people with gluten, lactose and vegan intolerance. On Sundays, a special menu is proposed, with the traditional roast and typical desserts.

The Flying Stag, literally the "kite" welcomes you. It stands above the bar, a piece of winged taxidermy, like something out of a fantasy bestiary. A pub and restaurant, this establishment (part of The Fife Arms) is very popular, especially on weekends. You'll have to make reservations to get a table in this traditional yet modern, cozy yet trendy setting. The place is warm and the food generous, in this space where travelers, sportsmen and locals mix for an evening.

What strikes you first on entering The Mermaid is the setting. The place is still in its original state, but the decor works well, with hundreds of bottles of alcohol hanging from the ceiling, black-and-white photos of the region, wooden furniture and checkered tablecloths. You'd think you were in one of our Breton crêperies. Typical local dishes are served: lamb, pork, fish... There's plenty to choose from. And for dessert, of course, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Devon cream ice cream. Simple, hearty cuisine at reasonable prices.

Kcal Kitchen is based on a motto that removes all complexes: "eating with pleasure without feeling guilty". Here, you can have a healthy and fun lunch or dinner, with a choice of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, but also meat dishes, composed in a healthy way, but above all, not without taste or greed. On the contrary, they are there: in the smoothies as well as in the plates! Simplicity and a warm welcome are the order of the day. Here is an address that comes at the right time when you want to give yourself a good conscience after having abused burgers, fish & chips...

American ambience and a typically American menu. With its leather banquettes and the many photos of celebrities hanging on the walls, it's worthy of a diner. The menu is packed with burgers, and there's something for everyone. But that's not all: you'll also find dishes to share, hot dogs and a selection of Mexican dishes. And for dessert, classic cheesecakes, sundaes and apple pie. An address that will delight the whole family, with generous portions at reasonable prices.

A tiny restaurant that doesn't look like much, with just a counter and a kitchen at the back, meals here are for takeaway or delivery only. Just a stone's throw from the station, this restaurant offers a wide choice of Asian dishes, mainly of Chinese and Thai inspiration. The dishes are classic and simple, but very good and hearty at affordable prices, and the menu is very varied: noodles, curries, rice... As the name suggests, we recommend the dumplings, which are excellent.

The restaurant's large dining room will welcome you every evening, even if you're not staying at the hotel; for a more intimate atmosphere, feel free to settle down in the leather sofas around the fireplace, or at a table in the lounge for a drink or a delicious dinner. The high-quality menu offers traditional dishes revisited to perfection for a delicious and comforting experience. The attentive staff and generous cuisine will ensure that you spend an evening among the restaurant's regulars.

Revolution is both a lively bar with music and sports broadcasts, and a restaurant. The menu is pub-style, not too expensive, with pizzas, chicken and French fries, burgers and other simple dishes or nachos to share. And there's no doubt that the dessert menu is sure to please any sweet tooth. Children's menus are also available. On weekends, you can even indulge in brunch options with traditional avocado toast and sweet pancakes... Gluten-free, vegetarian and even vegan options are also available.

The originality of this establishment is that it has been able to combine his two passions. It serves classic British cuisine, made from fresh, local produce, as well as a wide range of coffees, teas, beers and wines. A few delicious homemade cakes are also in the spotlight... and they're not the only ones! They share the limelight with musical instruments: guitars, ukuleles, etc. Jazz concerts are regularly given in the restaurant.

The Café Hub is held in the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival, and, all the more sympathetic, in an old church. The decoration is pleasant, both for its historical aspect and for the modernity inspired by the decoration and layout. The menu is that of a tea room, with its variations of coffees, teas, hot chocolates (including a recipe with its whisky dram) and smoothies, pastries and its lunch menu declined around sandwiches, soup of the day and simple dishes. A children's menu and afternoon tea are also available

Café Margot is located above the North West Outdoors sports and leisure store. Completely renovated and refurbished, it has the spirit of a cosy tea and coffee shop where you can take a short break. It offers gourmet breakfasts, lunches and snacks at any time of the day, in addition to hot and cold drinks and homemade ice cream. You will be able to compose your sandwich (in a bread just out of the oven) or your salad, with generosity and a long list of ingredients.

An address that offers pleasant rooms and above all a restaurant that is worth a visit. The menu is distinguished by a local cuisine that does not exclude a bold blend of flavours. The starters are original: country pâté with red onion chutney, goat cheese breaded with apples and ginger, mushrooms with beer... In the main course, you can find the traditional meat dishes. We can also count on the excellence of a service that has preferred to limit the number of tables and rooms in favour of quality.

You'll feel like you're boarding a ship when you enter this pub-restaurant. The décor is elegant and refined and you will be delighted to be taken in by the varied menu, which will suit all budgets. At lunchtime, you can choose between snacks or à la carte dishes featuring local and seasonal products. A la carte and menus are regularly reviewed, always with first choice ingredients. As for drinks, you can let yourself be tempted by one of the many homemade cocktails, or by locally produced beers and gins.

Take a break in a nice country cafe. It is located in a red roofed shed and offers a simple and efficient menu of dishes at low prices for all appetites. Everything has been carefully selected and you will only be served local, seasonal and homemade products. The place is more than just a cafe: you can also take a picnic to go for a walk in the surrounding woods (80 ha) and enjoy the superb views of the Pentland Hills. There is also a shop with 100% scottish gift ideas.

The Harbour Bar is an institution in Troon. A family establishment, it is appreciated by the inhabitants of Troon as well as by the visitors who all agree on the quality of its welcome, the conviviality and the good value for money of the dishes. The bar is distinguished by a wide choice of beers, ciders, rums, whiskies and gins. Concerts with live music are regularly organised, as well as match broadcasts or quiz nights. If you come with your family, please note that children are not admitted after 9pm.