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William's

4.7 (2091)
£26 to £40
Fish
3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL

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William's

4.7
£26 to £40
Fish
Nailsworth

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
William’s is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer in the heart of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

A veritable Cotswolds institution for fifty years, William’s has recently benefitted from a full-scale refurbishment of both the restaurant and shop area in January 2020.

Alongside a 64-cover new restaurant sits a new fish counter displaying an outstanding range of fresh seafood, delivered daily from Scotland and the South West coastline. The adjacent delicatessen offers a large selection of chef-prepared meals, cheeses, charcuterie and terrines as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.

We are proud to have been voted one of Matthew Fort’s ‘Five Favourite Places to Shop’ and one of Rick Stein’s ‘Food Heroes’.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steve Rawicki
  • Neighborhood
    Nailsworth
  • Cross street
    In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
  • Parking details
    Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at William's.

4.7

4.7
(2091)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Healthy

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
William's Restaurant shines with "excellent food and service," offering a delightful dining experience. Known for its fresh seafood and imaginative dishes, it consistently delivers "the best food" with a welcoming atmosphere. The attentive staff enhance the experience, making it "a real treat" for special occasions and casual visits alike.
2,091 Reviews
  1. Judith

    Gloucestershire14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always good food here. Fresh & perfectly cooked.

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  2. Renia

    Shropshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch as always Staff attentive Food tasty and delicious 👍

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  3. Nick

    Gloucestershire12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely as ever. Very helpful and attentive staff. Wide and interesting menu, particularly for seafood. Very good quality ingredients. Our favourite place to eat in the area over many years.

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  4. Amanda

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious and imaginative menu. Great staff and ambience. The best dining experience in the area.

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  5. Paul

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    4 of us dining (3 fish, 1 meat), and all considered food to be first rate, in terms of quality, taste and presentation. A fairly limited menu, understandably dominated by fish and seafood (which is great, considering Williams' USP, but more than just the one vegetarian offering would have enticed 2 absent members of our potential party to join us.) We dined early (6pm, Saturday) and were the only customers until others arrived for 6:30pm, so atmosphere a little quiet on this occasion.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in lovely Nailsworth for a few years now and William’s has become our go to favourite family and friend’s restaurant…NEVER had a bad meal there! Always the best quality cooked food. Great service too. Well worth a visit, or two, or three, or four….

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  7. Wyndham

    Brighton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Good service. Good evening. All in a good restaurant

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  8. susan

    Worcestershire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was excellent except noise made it somewhat difficult to hears the news from someone I hadn't seen for four years

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  9. Trevor

    Gloucestershire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant staff. The set menu was excellent quality and very good value for money

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  10. Nigel

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always, we had the hake fillet with smoked haddock and clam chowder and the wild sea bass both delicious. The lemon and raspberry posset for dessert was also delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steve Rawicki
  • Neighborhood
    Nailsworth
  • Cross street
    In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
  • Parking details
    Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, William’s offers outdoor seating in a courtyard/decking garden that many guests enjoy for lunch and dinner.

William’s is often at its liveliest at Friday and Saturday lunchtimes, which guests describe as having a lovely, buzzy atmosphere; some visits have been noticeably quiet on other occasions.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report dining with daughters and grandchildren, and staff are described as warm and accommodating for family meals.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate, though guests sometimes dress up a little more for special occasions.

William’s is at its liveliest for Friday and Saturday lunchtimes, guests praise a lovely buzzy, comfortable atmosphere; the restaurant is open for lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–16:00.

William’s feels warm, friendly and lively, a light‑filled dining room with a courtyard garden, attentive staff, and a relaxed vibe that works for both celebrations and casual meals.

William’s pairs a 64-cover main dining room with a lovely outdoor courtyard/patio and decking for alfresco meals, and the venue accepts private parties.

Yes, William’s offers a broad drinks selection, with guests noting wines by the glass, sparkling (a glass of fizz) and bottled beers on the menu.

Oysters are a recurring favourite at William’s, repeatedly praised by guests and featured on the current menu.

Yes, when booking William’s they’re happy to take requests, for example asking not to be seated by the kitchen door or too close to the bar if you’d prefer a quieter spot.

Yes, guests report the menu changes between visits, noting the selection is interesting and has altered since previous visits.

For a lively, buzzy visit try Friday or Saturday lunchtime, guests specifically praise those times for a lovely, energetic atmosphere.

Yes, William's is a popular choice for special evenings and anniversaries, with multiple guests describing memorable dinners for two and romantic celebrations.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and plentiful, dishes like the Catalan seafood stew are called "generously stacked, " and many find meals satisfyingly filling.

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William's

4.7
£26 to £40
Fish
Nailsworth

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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