Best Restaurants in the UK

The UK's restaurant scene has transformed beyond recognition in the last two decades. Once a byword for uninspiring food, Britain is now home to some of the world's best restaurants — with London consistently ranking among the top global dining destinations and Manchester establishing itself as one of the UK's most exciting food cities. The best restaurants in the UK span every cuisine and price point: from Simon Rogan's Farm-to-table Michelin stars at L'Enclume in Cartmel to the brilliant Indian street food at Dishoom, the extraordinary modern British cooking at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and the honest northern Italian at Pastore in Manchester. Britain's dining scene is also defined by diversity — the UK's South Asian, Chinese, Caribbean and West African restaurant communities produce some of the country's most exciting food. This guide covers the best of London and Manchester across all categories.