The restaurants reviewed by The Good Food Guide are the very best in the UK. We score restaurants between 1 and 10, but simply being awarded an entry is a significant achievement. More than 1,200 restaurants have been scored by The Good Food Guide, and our expert inspectors are equipped with extensive scoring guidelines to ensure that bench-marking around the UK is accurate.
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.
The restaurant has recently undergone a major change. Our inspectors will revisit shortly.
Local Gems are not scored. These simple cafés, bistros and pubs are among the best neighbourhood eateries in the country.
Accommodation is available
An outstanding wine list
A good vegetarian menu
It is possible to have three courses, excluding wine, for less than £30
Average price of a three-course meal, excluding wine
Features in our prestigious Top Ten UK Restaurants list
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