Casual dining is great and street food certainly has its place, but wouldn’t it be nice to dine out on fine food and in luxury more often? For those of us in the UK, we are spoilt for choice with novel new concepts offering rich alternatives to traditional fine dining, opening it up to a wider audience. Too much of a good thing is not an expression that can be applied when you can choose between quality simple foods in lavish brasseries, lavish foods in simple spaces, or full-on exquisite luxury experiences. What makes diners tick is evolving all the time, so keep your finger on the pulse about the new, the beautiful and the utterly delicious. What’s more, it no longer has to cost you the earth, as many of the UK's best restaurants now offer significant deals to make them more affordable.
The five restaurants below are where you’ll find some of the best examples of service, surroundings and food in Britain. Whether you’re after a culinary country getaway or a memorable night in town, it pays to do your research before booking a table. See which ones we believe will guarantee a night full of fantastic food.