The Ledbury, holder of two stars in the Michelin Guide UK, has been voted the UK's number one restaurant by OpenTable diners.
The Lebury remains in pole position fending off competition from the likes of Gordon Ramsay's self-titled restaurant which has three stars in the Michelin Guide UK and Heston Blumenthal's two Michelin-starred, Dinner to claim the top spot in OpenTable's 100 best restaurant in the UK 2016 list.
1) The Ledbury The Ledbury opened in 2005, with Brett Graham as Head Chef ,supported by a young and energetic team including Sous Chef Greg Austin, and Restaurant Manager Darren McHugh.
Chef Patron Taylor Bonnyman, working in collaboration with Head Chef Marguerite Keogh offers elegant and playful modern British cooking with an emphasis on native British produce, much of which coming from the restaurant's own kitchen garden.
Opened January 21st 2011, Focusing on the revival and modernisation of traditional British recipes, the menu at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal features simple contemporary dishes inspired by Britain"s historic gastronomic past and recipes.
4) Chez Bruce
Bruce Poole and Nigel Platts-Martin opened Chez Bruce in 1995. From the outset, it was their intention to serve the very best food and drink but within a relaxed, informal yet thoroughly professionally orchestrated environment.
Chez Bruce
5) The Art School Restaurant
The Art School Restaurant is located in the stunning lantern room of the Victorian 1888 ‘Home for Destitute children’ building on Sugnall Street and is merely
a stones throw away from Hope Street and Liverpool city centre.
The Art School Restaurant
6) The French Table
You can expect a warm welcome at The French Table. Seasonal changing menus using top quality ingredients carefully sourced from a small team of suppliers.
The French Table pic credit Andy Hayler
7) Typing Room
Town Hall Hotel’s restaurant by Chef Lee Westcott, Typing Room, has opened to critical acclaim. The 40-cover restaurant is Lee’s first solo venture and offers a refined European menu showcasing and focusing on the British seasons.
Holding three Michelin-stars, it provides elegant and unsurpassed modern French cuisine using the very finest seasonal ingredients and employing both classic and modern techniques.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
9) Fera at Claridge's
Inspired by the constant changing of the seasons, Michelin-starred Fera at Claridge's is a creative and natural take on modern British cuisine.
Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties.
This year, OpenTable's 100 best restaurants in the UK 2016 was determined by analysing more than 465,000 reviews from more than 5,600 restaurants across the UK which were all submitted by verified diners.
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