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Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants 2018 in the UK

The results are in and we are proud to announce the OpenTable 2018 Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants in the UK. This year’s list was determined by analysing more than 730,000 reviews left by our diners. The top ranked restaurant received their award at Restaurant Magazine’s National Restaurant Awards on June 11th. Below you will find our top 10 ranked restaurants, followed by those that make up the top 50 highlighted in alphabetical order.

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As rated by verified OpenTable diners
Updated August 11, 2018
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1. The Chefs Table

Price: Expensive
British
Chester
4.8
3188 reviews
Excellent service, amazing food and in our opinion good value for the money.
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2. Number 16 Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Modern European
Glasgow
4.8
2909 reviews
EXCELLENT FOOD, VALUE AND SERVICE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND WITH A SIMPLE YET LOCAL THEME TO THE FOOD WHICH WAS FRESH AND WELL BALANCED. BEST MEAL IN SCOTLAND
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3. Peace and Loaf Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.8
2358 reviews
Peace and Loaf is a neighbourhood gem. The food is outstanding and the set lunch is very good value. I cannot praise the cooking here high enough.
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4. Forage & Chatter

Price: Expensive
Scottish
Edinburgh
4.8
1789 reviews
Wow! What an amazing experience! I booked this restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had a spectacular time. The venue is charming and deceptively large but intimate. The tables are separated into smaller rooms, which are cosy but private. The menu was small, but every option was a winner! We both opted for a salmon starter with the steak for the main. Daniel catered to us before we even arrived. He had a lovely bottle of Rose chilling at the table for us (upon my request) and arranged a lovely dessert plate with truffles and dessert wine for the birthday. The price was very reasonable for the quality of food and beverage. I can't recommend Forage & Chatter highly enough. You don't want to miss it!
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5. Food for Friends

Price: Moderate
Vegetarian / Vegan
Brighton
4.4
3695 reviews
It was so lovely to go somewhere where, as a vegetarian, I could order anything from the menu. The food and the homemade lemonade were delicious and the atmosphere was intimate and cosy.
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6. Pidgin

Price: Very Expensive
Modern European
Hackney
4.6
1325 reviews
Fabulous food - tempura squid with squid ink risotto… wonderful taster menu. Thoughtful and considerate service .. will definitely return! Good value - lives up to the hype!
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7. Mere

Price: Very Expensive
European
Fitzrovia
4.7
3879 reviews
We had a fabulous lunch from the set lunch menu. From the minute we arrived the service was impeccable. The sommelier helped with our choice of wine and advised well. The waiter knew his stuff and was able to give details of every part of each dish we were considering. The little extras between courses were very tasty. It’s not cheap at Mere but you certainly get what you’re paying for. Didn’t see Monica but they did a nice candle and piped birthday wish for one of our party. Would highly recommend a visit to Mere.
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8. 21

Price: Expensive
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.8
4661 reviews
Fantastic service, great menu with lots of choice and delicious food. We will definitely be returning
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9. Albert's Shed

Price: Moderate
British
Manchester
4.5
4868 reviews
Lunchtime catch up with friends- we all opted for the two course set menu and it was delicious. Staff and service were brilliant too. Would definitely recommend and we will be back.
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10. Angels with Bagpipes

Price: Expensive
Scottish
Old Town
4.6
4031 reviews
Excellent restaurant which we booked after a recommendation. Suburb value for lunch 2/3 courses. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Prompt and friendly service. Would love to go again.
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Benares

Price: Very Expensive
Indian
Mayfair
4.5
5779 reviews
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Our meal was amazing and service was equally wonderful. They made my friend’s birthday special as well. Finally, even their doorman went out of his way to help us get a car in the rain. Would 100% return and recommend.
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Blacklock Soho

Price: Moderate
Steak
Soho
4.7
5052 reviews
Great, reasonably priced steaks and cocktails! I’ll definitely be coming back
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Price: Very Expensive
British
Knightsbridge
4.6
6700 reviews
great service! great food! great views! few restaurants have theme into it
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Galvin at Windows

Price: Very Expensive
British
Mayfair
4.5
6793 reviews
We had a wonderful experience at this establishment, and it was made even more memorable thanks to the exceptional service provided by our server, Antonio and his crew. We had the Dry Age Filet and the Halibut. For dessert we chose the Apple Tartare. The dessert was very light and filling. Our dinners were delicious and also filling. Five stars! Five stars! My wife & I would recommend 10 out of 10!
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Gaucho - Birmingham

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
Birmingham
4.5
3285 reviews
Superb all round,fantastic waiter,steaks were absolutely fantastic
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Gauthier Soho

Price: Very Expensive
French
Soho
4.6
4242 reviews
Gauthier is one of the best fine dining experiences I've had -- and unparalleled for vegan, French full-course meal. The mix of flavors , textures, colors, smells added to each bite. Service was attentive and engaged with each table - especially the manager. It is expensive, but worth the price if you enjoy the experience of French fine dining.
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Hawksmoor Air Street

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Piccadilly
4.5
11721 reviews
One of the best meals I've ever eaten... Came here for a birthday treat with my partner. Everything about the experience was perfect: from the hospitality at reception, the impeccable and friendly service in the bar and restaurant, to the food itself. It's not cheap (although the express menu is very good value) but represents good value for money in terms of the quantity and quality of the food. The steak and lobster were the highlights, but there's something mouth-watering on the menu for all appetites. Highly recommended for a special occasion.
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Hawksmoor Borough

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
London Bridge
4.6
5645 reviews
Fabulous food and great service. Highly recommend
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Hawksmoor Manchester

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Manchester
4.7
8902 reviews
Hawksmoor is easily my favourite restaurant, their steak is second to none. After our meal last night I went home and drunkenly bought a sous vide online, so Hawksmoor has been replaced! Now I just need to find a butchers who will sell me a porterhouse...
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Hawksmoor Seven Dials

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Covent Garden
4.6
11894 reviews
Excellent evening with great food , service and Atmosphere, rib eye especially good
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Hawksmoor Spitalfields

Price: Expensive
Unspecified
Shoreditch
4.6
6683 reviews
1st visit here on New Year’s Day after receiving the cookbook for Christmas. Our curiosity led us here for dinner. The whole experience was excellent. Staff and service outstanding, so helpful with guidance regarding our order. Food was beyond expectations. We could not fault anything. We will now venture to the other venues for another tasting experience.
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Ivy Market Grill

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Covent Garden
3.9
16394 reviews
Wonderful staff and an overall great experience in a lovely setting
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Kendell's Bistro

Price: Expensive
French
Leeds
4.7
3148 reviews
Wish we had a proper French Bistro where we live. Enjoyed this much more than a similar priced upmarket chain the night before. Lamb shank fell off the bone and my wife's vegetarian amin was really tasty. Desert looked home made which is a rarity these days. The people of Leeds are very lucky.
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Marcus

Price: Very Expensive
British
Knightsbridge
4.6
2084 reviews
Always a delight to dine at Marcus. Amazing front of house team, fantastic food always spot on time after time after time. Really welcoming atmosphere and always feel like a treat to dine here. Looking forward to my next visit but very sad Marcus is closing at The Berkeley.
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Margot Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Covent Garden
4.6
2498 reviews
A lovely atmosphere, great service and fantastic food, well cooked and presented.
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Portland Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
British
Marylebone
4.8
1937 reviews
Love this place - delicious food, not too noisy or OTT. Wonderful touches for a birthday celebration :)
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Rosso Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Manchester
4.5
5132 reviews
Great service with a smile, very attentive. Foods was fantastic too
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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Wapping
4.9
6559 reviews
Great place for the occasions, stuff were very thoughtful and brought the case and candle without us asking for it! Location with the river view is a great bonus too
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The Ivy Cobham Garden

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Cobham
4.4
9016 reviews
Great lunch, it was our anniversary and we where treated beautifully. Thank you so much. Xx
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The Ledbury

Price: Very Expensive
British
Notting Hill
4.9
2527 reviews
Brett has curated the most magical experience in the Ledbury. The food is outstanding, everything is delicious with beautiful presentation, each course delivered above & beyond. The service strikes the perfect balance of friendly, warm & welcoming - with excellent knowledge & attention to detail. The interiors are sublime, so stylish, and beautifully curated & functional too. Once again the most fantastic lunch, delivered by a best in class team. A huge thankyou to Brett & the team for helping us celebrate my parents anniversary & make wonderful memories.
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