Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Warwickshire

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Warwickshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Baserri

4.9

4.9 (637)

£41 and over

Basque

Leamington Spa

About the restaurant

Experience the vibrant and honest flavours of Spain using the finest local ingredients alongside authentic, lovingly sourced Spanish produce.
Our beautiful surroundings and relaxing space, create the perfect dining experience.

Book online for up to 5 guests.
For 6 guests or more, please call: 01926 771414 or email: hola@baserrikitchen.com

Top review

Lewis

Dined 4 days ago

Staff were absolutely incredible, so accommodating and knowledgable. The food was fantastic, every course was delicious. The atmosphere was cosy but modern. Overall wonderful experience - would highly recommend

Bastardo's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (65)

£41 and over

Italian

Shipston-On-Stour

About the restaurant

Bastardo’s Trattoria is a rebellious little Italian rooted in Shipston-on-Stour. We’re open four evenings a week as a neighbourhood trattoria cooking British seasonal produce with Italian influence.

Bastardo's Trattoria was welcomed into the Michelin Guide just four months after opening, led by Head Chef John Broughton, who previously headed up the Michelin-starred kitchen at The Royal Oak, Whatcote.

Expect handmade pastas, thoughtful plates and a concise, characterful wine list. The atmosphere is informal but focused, and the welcome is always genuine.

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Roger

Dined 2 days ago

Superb as usual - great options within four course menu beautifully prepared and served in a calm and very friendly environment. This time with the added plus of a view of a local firework display.

The Royal Oak

4.8

4.8 (222)

£41 and over

Farm-to-table

Shipston-On-Stour

About the restaurant

Solanche, Richard, and the team at The Royal Oak are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining at our village pub, between Shipston on Stour and Stratford upon Avon, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Since 2017, we’ve been dedicated to exceptional food in a community-focused setting.

Alongside our Michelin-starred dining room, we have a relaxed bar with a pool table and darts, creating a space for everyone. Our menu celebrates terroir-driven, ‘proper country food,’ focusing on wild, seasonal ingredients. Our aim is simple: to tell the story of our community and the local producers we work with.

The menu changes with the seasons, with some dishes lasting six weeks to highlight the peak of their season, while others may be available for just a week or even a single service—a fleeting, micro-seasonal snapshot. This approach supports sustainable land and woodland management, honours the natural balance of the land, and reflects our commitment to preserving it for future generations.

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Ciaran

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

Superb tasting menu in a well converted setting bringing country pub and fine dining together seamlessly. Charming service and an excellent set of predominantly South African wines served with a genuinely interesting introduction.

Grace & Vine

4.8

4.8 (80)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Leamington Spa

About the restaurant

Located in central Leamington, Grace & Vine is a modern bar serving organic, low-intervention wines with pintxos-style small plates. Our menu is constantly changing to reflect the best seasonal and local ingredients available. We also serve artisanal coffee, local beers on tap and have a small but perfectly-formed cocktail list.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Rebecca

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

We attended the wine and cheese tasting night and it was fantastic. The manager was so knowledgeable about the wine and they had some really unique wines that we had not heard of before. We will definitely be going back to this lovely wine bar.

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.7

4.7 (820)

£41 and over

British

Kenilworth

About the restaurant

Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over nine years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021.

The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.

Our main dining room is a former school room that leads to a cosy and welcoming bar - previously a butcher's shop.

Another dining room overlooks the pass, where guests can glimpse the team of chefs busily at work.

We have a green and spacious pub garden, perfect for aperitifs, cocktails and post-dinner drinks.

Top review

Iain

Dined 4 days ago

The Cross is just such a fabulous place to have a leisurely lunch and catch up with friends The menu and the food is brilliant with a great drinks list The ambience is so relaxing And the value is amazing!

The Great Western Deppers Bridge

4.7

4.7 (268)

£26 to £40

Pub

Southam

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Warwickshire, The Great Western Pub has been a local treasure since the mid-1800s. Originally established to serve travellers and workers of the Great Western Railway at the nearby Southam Road and Harbury station, our pub has retained its iconic charm for generations. Steeped in history and connected to the legacy of British engineering, we are proud to be a symbol of tradition in a modern world.

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Jennifer

Dined on Oct 31, 2026

Lovely food and service. All staff very friendly, welcoming and attentive.

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Rustiq Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (38)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Leamington Spa

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rustiq Restaurant! We look forward to seeing you.

Top review

Helen

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

We dined at Rustiq on a Thursday evening when there was live jazz. The service was excellent; the staff were very attentive and professional. The food was delicious and served at a good pace. The live jazz was delightful and not 'heavy' jazz, but they have a wonderful female vocalist who sings Ella Fitzgerald tunes and similar. Going to Rustiq is a fabulous experience; having superb food with live music is a real treat, and Leamington Spa is very lucky to have such a great restaurant.

The Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1746)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Coventry

About the restaurant

The Farmhouse Restaurant is the midlands most popular restaurant, with guests travelling from each end of the UK to experience a totally unique cuisine. The Farmhouse presents you with an exclusive set of choices from their fusion flavours inspired from the east and west. High end cuts of meat sourced from British Farms, enriched with intense flavours. The taste is like no other! The quality of food prepared by award-winning chefs, who have over 20 years of experience. To compliment the high-quality food, The Farmhouse has a diverse selection of refreshing mocktails.

The chic interior and exterior designs are sure to make you feel you are dinning in true luxury surroundings, with a beautifully landscaped garden which boasts an extravagant water feature and rockery. A perfect place for those social media photos.

Top review

Sian

Dined 2 days ago

Wow, what a night! Everything exceeded our expectations. The service was second to none, with every member of staff going above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic evening. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were beautifully presented, and the surprise entertainment was the perfect finishing touch. It’s rare to find a restaurant that gets every aspect of the experience just right, but this place certainly does. Without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, and I can’t wait to come back!

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Herd at Todenham Manor Farm

4.4

4.4 (230)

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

Shipston-On-Stour

About the restaurant

### Farm to fork at Herd

At Herd, beef reared on our own farm sits at the heart of a menu shaped by the seasons. Good ingredients, carefully sourced and prepared with care.

You’ll find us at Todenham Manor Farm in the Cotswolds, on our working farm, just moments from our farm shop and butchery. A place to settle in, eat well and feel looked after.

Join us for relaxed breakfasts, leisurely lunches and traditional Sunday roasts. Or make an evening of it with Friday Burger Nights and Saturday evening dining.

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Bryony

Dined 4 days ago

Really good breakfast, contained everything you would expect in full English and more. Freshly prepared and piping hot. Excellent friendly service

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Experience

Burger Night

Elle's

3.8

3.8 (60)

£25 and under

Dining Bar

Coventry

About the restaurant

Elle's is Coventry's first social dining hub - six independent kitchens and two boutique bars under one roof at Two Friargate. We're designed for how people actually live: fast when you need it, relaxed when you want it. Whether you've got 10 minutes before your train or you're settling in for the evening, you're welcome here. It's a food hall that feels like your favourite bar, and a bar that serves world-class food. Backed by Dhillon's Brewery, rooted in Coventry, and built for everyone.

Top review

Manny

Dined on Oct 10, 2026

Great place to eat! Lots of variety and the best bit is the environment! There's something for everyone to eat there! I will be going back to try the Caribbean kitchen!

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