National Restaurant Awards 2021

by OpenTable

Updated August 17, 2021

The National Restaurant Awards 2021 – brought to you by BigHospitality – celebrate the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK restaurant scene, and reward the very best chefs and operators from across the UK.

Moor Hall Restaurant

0 (0)

£41 and over

British

Ormskirk

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

4.9 (3383)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

food was amazing, service was great, would go back again and again!

Top review

Varunavip

Dined 5 days ago

This really was stupendous food in a gorgeous setting and fantastic service. Clare Smyth and her team are at the top of their game and this is a must for any foodie. The wine list is also very good and reasonably priced for a 3* establishment. Gareth Ferreira is charming and very knowledgeable.

The Quality Chop House

4.8

4.8 (2459)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.

Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning.

We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.

In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.

If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Brilliant!!! Exactly what we were looking for when it came to our first Sunday brunch!

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Popular dish

Confit Potatoes

Popular dish

Capezzana olive oil ice cream

Frog by Adam Handling

4.8

4.8 (3219)

£41 and over

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Michelin starred Frog by Adam Handling is a place to really submerge yourself in a theatrical show. You’re facing the kitchen, the chefs come to your table and you are able to really interact with every member of the team. Frog is luxury in an environment where you feel comfortable being whoever you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected to offer a truly memorable experience.

The dishes are very emotional and they all mean something to Adam. Each and every one of the dishes has a story behind it, whether it’s a memory from Adam’s childhood or something that has inspired him or the team.

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Cynthiavip

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful dining experience! Every bite was filled with surprises. Pure joy.. the added on waffle, caviar, not to sweet syrup and a crème fraiche with the sturgeon incorporated was something unexpected. My husband and I were perplexed by the combination of ingredients only to find and as we tasted we both looked up with smiles on our faces…like two kids in a candy shop!!

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Experience

London Restaurant Festival: 5 Course Lunch Menu

Experience

London Restaurant Festival: 8 Course Tasting Menu

Silo London

4.7

4.7 (56)

£41 and over

Modern European

Hackney

About the restaurant

The worlds first Zero Waste restaurant, Silo's menu is an expression of natural farming and closed loop cooking, demonstrating quality within sustainability.
Situated in Hackney Wick overlooking the River Lea, the restaurant features an open and spacious, relaxed dining room, counter seating around the kitchen and hearth, as well as a private dining room.
Awarded with a Green Michelin Star.

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Debbie

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food - very original. Great service and great ambience.

Casa

4.7

4.7 (382)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

Reimagining their much-loved restaurant, Casa will offer a contemporary, accessible, yet refined take on traditional Italian dining, acting as a sibling to Peter’s Michelin-starred Spanish institution Paco Tapas next door. The 66-cover restaurant will offer a similarly relaxed environment in which to enjoy a dynamic menu created by Peter and Executive Chef Joel Breakwell.

Dishes will be made using high quality ingredients from the very best Italian and British producers, working with many of the same local suppliers that the team have partnered with for years. As a nod to the original Casamia

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Johnvip

Dined 3 days ago

Best meal we have had in 2024! Everything was perfect!

St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

4.8 (3987)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.

Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.

Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

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Kristen

Dined 1 day ago

I just left last night and I can’t wait to go back. The food was superb, the wine was lovely, and the service was phenomenal. I highly recommend a meal here for anyone visiting London.

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Popular dish

Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese

Popular dish

Welsh Rarebit

Popular dish

Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

Claude Bosi at Bibendum

4.7

4.7 (1653)

£41 and over

French

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Celebrated French chef Claude Bosi launched Claude Bosi at Bibendum back in 2017, with a ground-floor seafood and oyster bar and first-floor restaurant which is ‘unashamedly fine dining’, with the chef's signature contemporary and light-hearted flair.

The a la carte menu features some of his signature classics and the chef’s Michelin-starred alma matter, with ingredients sourced predominantly from the British Isles and France. The striking upstairs dining room with its dramatic and iconic floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows has been redesigned to house a larger central open kitchen. The light and airy dining room will feature the original Conran chairs with a soft colour palate of muted blues.

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Graeme

Dined on Aug 20, 2024

Excellent service by knowledgeable , attentive staff. Food was fabulous and wine list is different and interesting.

The Freemasons at Wiswell

4.7

4.7 (2395)

£26 to £40

British

Clitheroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Freemasons at Wiswell, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting. The inn is located in the 'chocolate box' village of Wiswell, near Clitheroe, in the picturesque Ribble Valley.
Since our transformation and reopening in the summer of 2009, we have created a loyal clientele and a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Flag stone floors, walls in muted heritage colours, antique rugs and furniture, period paintings and prints all unite to create a stylish and comfortable setting. Our bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
While the surroundings and welcome are inviting, the main reason to visit is, of course, our food.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic as always. It’s so obvious how much care and hard work goes into the food. Particularly liked the rabbit starter.

ERST

4.9

4.9 (298)

£26 to £40

European

Manchester

About the restaurant

A casual restaurant and wine bar in Ancoats, Manchester

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Victoria

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delicious and the service was absolutely brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable, just perfect.

SOLA SOHO

4.5

4.5 (369)

£41 and over

Californian

Soho

About the restaurant

1 Michelin Star, creative Californian cooking by Victor Garvey - in an elegant, intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, where abundant plants and sculptural lighting evoke the lush greenery and sunshine of The Golden State. SOLA celebrates the modern cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast, bringing a taste of California to Soho, via LA.

Private dining room available;
Lunch menu/Pre-Theatre menu: £59, wine pairing £55;
Classic menu: £139, wine pairing £129;
Tasting menu: £229, wine pairing £199;

* Please note we can accommodate most dietary requirements with enough notice.

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Michelle Khalilivip

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Was blown away by all aspects of my experience. Highly recommend if you want amazingly creative dishes that are mind-blowingly delicious, beautifully presented, and with top-notch service! I did the theater package (what an incredible deal). I showed up late, but they were so on top of things that I even had time to enjoy coffee at the end of my meal and even left five minutes early! I have already been raving about this place to all of my friends!

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Experience

Michelin Starred Pre Theatre in the Heart of Soho!

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (2725)

£41 and over

Seafood

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Nestled on Swallow Street, Mayfair, Bentley's epitomises timeless elegance with a century-long tradition of celebrating Champagne and Oysters. Still shucking over 1000 oysters a day, Chef Richard Corrigan has led Bentley's since 2005, curating a menu that pays homage to its heritage with a diverse selection of oysters, wild seafood, and premium cuts sourced from the British & Irish Isles.

Bentley's stands as an iconic London restaurant restored in 2005 under Corrigan's visionary leadership. The acclaimed venue offers a warm, friendly ambiance with linen-clad tables, wooden floors, an enviable art collection and a heated terrace.

Explore our four exclusive private dining options, from The Crustacea accommodating up to 14 guests, while the Swallow Street Rooms, with a private bar and street entrance, host events for up to 60. Experience Bentley's, where history, gastronomy, and hospitality converge for an unforgettable dining experience.

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CASEY

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Lovely service all around. Was given the table I requested, a complimentary chambers and the seafood, as always, was exemplary.

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Experience

Best of Bentley's 3 Course Set Menu

Opheem

4.9

4.9 (1306)

£41 and over

Indian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

When you come to Opheem, you get an insight into the inner workings of my mind. We’re striving to push the boundaries with Indian flavours, but with cooking techniques from all over the world, some traditional, and some very modern. At Opheem, I’ll be using the same paints as I’ve always done, to create a very different picture, on a very, very different canvas. Why? Because to evolve and adapt is what makes us human, and cooking is what sets us apart from the animals.

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

The Opheem experience was incredible, from the moment we walked through the door we were treated like VIP's. The staff were exceptional, the surroundings were extremely comfortable and the food was amazing. I won't give anything away because if you enjoy great food with really great presentation in an incredibly professional environment, then you need to make a reservation. You will not be disappointed, very deserving of all the plaudits.

The Fordwich Arms Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (5)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Canterbury

About the restaurant

The Michelin Starred, Fordwich Arms, located in the smallest town in England, dates as far back as 1828. Draped in ivory and wisteria in the most picturesque location over looking the Great River Stour, the perfect setting for an idyllic summers lunch. Boasting open fireplaces for the colder winter months, creating a cosy and welcoming ambiance.
Daniel and Natasha Smith took over The Fordwich Arms in 2017 and were awarded a Michelin Star within the first year, as well as being in the top 100 gastro pubs in the UK, multiple culinary awards, notable wine awards and various other accredits, a testament to their hair work and talent.
The seasonal menus focus on provenance, showcasing the best of local Kentish ingredients, sourced directly from local farms and producers. Dan's cooking is accomplished yet approachable, served in a relaxed pub environment with a choice of a la carte or tasting menus.

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Paulvip

Dined 4 days ago

The service and food were excellent. The room and restaurant setting were beautiful. I would recommend this restaurant and definitely go back

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Experience

Nyetimber X The Fordwich Arms

Sticky Walnut

4.7

4.7 (2711)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sticky Walnut, from the team behind Hispi, Burnt Truffle and Wreckfish. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Julia

Dined 1 day ago

The food was great. Met with a warm welcome. Staff great

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Popular dish

Honeycomb ice cream Pedro Ximénez

Popular dish

Chocolate Oblivion Pedro Ximénez

Popular dish

Roast beef GrenacheSyrah

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (339)

£41 and over

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade, Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.

Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.

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Norman

Dined 5 days ago

Private note only: there seems to be no way of doing this without filling in something in this space.

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4.6

4.6 (1297)

£41 and over

Modern European

Islington

About the restaurant

Perilla is a restaurant based in Newington Green. Using humble ingredients of the highest quality, the food focuses on a modern interpretation of classical European flavours, in an informal and relaxed dining room.

Please be advised for tables of 5 or more we will only be serving our set menu (£66pp) with no a la carte. Please notify us of any dietary requirements.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience The food tastes amazing and the atmosphere is great.

The Crown - Burchetts Green

4.7

4.7 (246)

£26 to £40

British

Maidenhead

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Crown at Burchetts Green.

My aim has always been to offer beautiful food in an authentic English pub. Dishes that are heart-warming, seasonal, and packed with flavor. All I wanted was for our guests to return home happy and contented! This aim established our reputation and remains firmly in place today.

At The Crown, our hospitality will be based on exactly these principles - seasoned, I hope, with a pinch of added ambition in the kitchen. And on the floor front-of-house, you will be greeted and looked after by Amber Flint and her team.
We look forward to welcoming you and cooking for you very soon.

Dominic Chapman

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Tony

Dined 2 days ago

We really enjoyed our meal and were well looked after by your friendly staff. Thank you.

Harwood Arms

4.8

4.8 (3577)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

The Harwood Arms re-opened in September 2008 after some much needed refurbishment.
This rural haven in the middle of Fulham is a collaboration between Brett Graham of the famed Ledbury restaurant, Mike Robinson of the acclaimed Pot Kiln pub in rural Berkshire and Edwin Vaux from the famous Vaux brewery.
The idea is to provide Londoners with a really relaxed venue for eating the finest British produce, cooked amazingly well, accompanied by excellent beer and wine at a great price.

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Frederick

Dined 5 days ago

My wife and I had dinner here on our visit to London. We had a wonderful dinner with wine from their extensive wine list. The presentation was very nice, the food excellent and the pub setting added to the atmosphere. The staff was also excellent. I would gladly recommend a visit.

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3460)

£41 and over

European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham.
An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink.
Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The kitchen presents a four course a la carte menu for a set price of £70 for lunch and £120 for dinner. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.

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Richardvip

Dined 1 day ago

It is no surprise why Trinity is one of the best restaurants in London! Amazing food and wonderful service - every time and without fail.

The Grill by Tom Booton

4.5

4.5 (180)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Introducing a new name to London’s finest restaurant portfolio, The Grill by Tom Booton is a modern British restaurant, boldly driving destination dining forward into a fresh era of creativity. Head chef Tom Booton is one of the London food scene’s most exciting talents and, with his dynamic team, promises fantastic food served with true care, splendid service, and a dash of the extraordinary thrown in for good measure.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 12, 2024

An absolutely wonderful experience, from start to finish, the food was amazing but the staff made it for us, so welcoming!

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Experience

Set lunch menu experience

Experience

Steak Night - per table of 2

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

4.6

4.6 (797)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft. Warm and intimate yet bold and modern, every element is bespoke – from the Pierre Yovanovitch interiors to Hélène’s personally tailored menus, grounded in seasonal British produce, infused with French flair and shaped around you.

Our Chef’s Table puts you metres from the inventiveness and precision of the Hélène Darroze kitchen. Talk to the chefs at the pass, enjoy one-of-a-kind service and witness culinary creativity first-hand.

And for a more personalised dining experience with a difference, embark on a journey into the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines at The Sommelier’s Table. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.

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Robertvip

Dined on Aug 9, 2024

We had a great experience. Beautiful dining room, great staff that is very friendly and helpful. All the dishes we had were prepared perfectly

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Experience

Weekday Lunch 3 courses

Decimo at The Standard, London

4.2

4.2 (683)

£41 and over

Contemporary Mexican

King's Cross

About the restaurant

Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant, Decimo.

Expect lots of flavour - Gambas Rojas, mezcal cocktails, and a dramatically different tortilla. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo is uniquely positioned with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline and is accessible by our exterior red-pill lift.

Please note: The last booking for children under 16 is 6pm

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Sue

Dined 5 days ago

5pm reservation, found the staff attentive and informative regarding the menu. Whilst fairly quiet when we arrived, it was buzzing when we left a over two hours later. That said, we were put under no pressure to vacate our table. A real gem of a restuarant, will definatley return. NB The views from the toilets were amazing

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Experience

£30 Autumn Express Menu

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

4.7

4.7 (1944)

£41 and over

French

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Welcome back to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Established in 1998, Gordon set up his first wholly owned restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. Combining an intimate ambience with exquisite French cuisine. By 2001 the restaurant had gained three Michelin stars, which the establishment retains today.

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Alexvip

Dined today

Every bite was phenomenal and the service was just as good

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Experience

Inspiration Table at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Launceston Place

4.8

4.8 (2572)

£41 and over

Modern European

Kensington

About the restaurant

Launceston Place is a hidden gem in the heart of Kensington. Chef Patron Ben Murphy, who was crowned National Chef of the Year 2022 by the Craft Guild of Chefs, is passionate about using the best produce in his constantly-changing modern British menus.

Launceston Place has been awarded three AA Rosettes in 2021, AA’s ‘Notable Wine List’ title and the ‘Best Wine List’ at the Tatler Restaurant Awards.

Please note on Saturday evening we exclusively serve our Tasting Menu.

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Kevinvip

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect food as always! Thanks to the wonderful team for such excellent service!! Kevin and Richard

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Experience

Theatre Menu

Experience

London Restaurant Festival: Theatre Menu

Experience

New Years Eve

The Little Fish Market

0 (0)

£41 and over

Fish

Hove

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brighton, The Little Fish Market is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its fresh, seasonal offerings and warm ambiance. The menu features a delightful range of meticulously prepared fish and shellfish, sourced locally to ensure top quality and sustainability. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere complements its creative, flavourful dishes, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. With attentive service and a thoughtfully selected wine list, The Little Fish Market is a must-visit for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an exceptional meal.

Café Deco

4.8

4.8 (16)

£41 and over

European

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Café Deco is a restaurant & wine bar in Bloomsbury. We serve classic, broadly European food, with a focus on the best possible ingredients. To keep in step with the seasons - and to keep life interesting - we change our menu every week. And we do the same with our wines too - sourcing the most delicious bottles we can find from small producers who work with minimal intervention, sustainably and with respect for the land and the vine. Our list is always changing and we love nothing more than to help you pick the perfect thing to drink.

Nestled in our little corner of central London, our terrace buzzes on warm sunny days into the evening and inside hums to the sound of conversation all year. We want you to feel welcome, looked after and at home.

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Suna

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Fab food, the nicest staff, just a beautiful little gem of a restaurant with a great ambiance

Akoko

4.8

4.8 (212)

£41 and over

African

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Akoko brings a taste of West Africa to London. Combining the freshest seasonal local produce with vivid aromas and authentic spices, the restaurant offers a unique window on the still relatively unknown cuisine of West Africa, in a stylish and relaxed interior, right in the heart of Fitzrovia.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Jun 5, 2024

It was an absolutely amazing experience! Highly recommend

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