To help you decide where to eat, here are the UK’s best restaurants, according to the recent TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.
1. The Black Swan at Oldstead, York
The Black Swan Oldstead is a much praised Michelin-starred restaurant on the edge of the North York Moors. It boasts a two acre kitchen garden, in which to enjoy the fresh and rare ingredients grown on the fields and woods of Oldstead, along with the stunning countryside views. Photo: TripAdvisor
2. The Fat Duck, Bray-on-Thames
The Fat Duck is Heston Blumenthal's renowned restaurant known for its innovative Modern British cuisine. Found on the High Street in Bray, Maidenhead and housed in a 16th-century building, it has been awarded three Michelin stars since opening in 1995. Photo: TripAdvisor
3. L'Enclume, Cartmel
This is the place to go for a range of fabulous European, British, International, and contemporary dishes. Ran by Simon Rogan, this riverside restaurant focuses on the connection between food and natures, while offering the finest hand grown ingredients. Photo: TripAdvisor
4. Waterside Inn, Bray-on-Thames
The Waterside Inn has a long history of great dining, and has also been awarded three-Michelin-star status, gaining its first Michelin star in 1974 before the second in 1977, and the final award in 1985. If you are a fan of french cuisine this is the place to go. Photo: TripAdvisor
5. Restaurant Sat Bains, Nottingham
This restaurant offers a fabulous 7 or a 10 course tasting menu, that develops with the changing seasons. This is an intimate restaurant, with the largest table only seating up to six guests, so you can better relax and focus on the great British cuisine on offer. Photo: TripAdvisor
6. The Wensleydale Heifer Restaurant, West Witton
This family-friendly, award winning seafood restaurant offers a great choice of fine dining options alongside more casual meals. From lobster to Fish and Chips, and light bite tapas for lunch, there is something for everyone. Photo: TripAdvisor