Discover the UK’s Best Restaurants

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Local Gems are not scored. These simple cafés, bistros and pubs are among the best neighbourhood eateries in the country.

Capable cooking with simple food combinations and clear flavours, but some inconsistencies.

Decent cooking, good technical skills, interesting combinations and flavours. Occasional inconsistencies.

Good cooking, showing sound technical skills and using quality ingredients.

Dedicated, focused approach to cooking. Good classical skills, high-quality ingredients.

Exact cooking techniques, balance and depth of flavour. A degree of ambition.

Exemplary cooking skills, innovative ideas, impeccable ingredients and an element of excitement.

High level of ambition. Attention to the smallest detail. Accurate and vibrant dishes.

Highly individual with impressive artistry. There is little room for disappointment here.

Cooking that has reached a pinnacle of achievement. A hugely memorable experience.

Perfect dishes showing faultless technique at every service. An extremely rare accolade.