BackHome » Restaurants UK Search » Modern European Restaurants
Leading Modern European Restaurants in the UK
Included below are modern european restaurants in the UK, such as The Dining Room. Modern European Restaurants – a light, seasonal style of cooking that incorporates Mediterranean influences and ingredients into well presented, contemporary dishes. Expect to see pasta and risottos served as accompaniments to fish and meat. Increasingly, Modern European cooks in the UK are reviving and re-inventing classic British recipes for the 21st century.
The Dining Room
59a High Street, Reigate
TV chef Toby Tobin’s clean, modern restaurant features beige walls festooned with paintings and mirrors and tables laid with crisp white linen. Three menus including set lunch and dinner, five course tasting and vegetarian provide something for... more
The Cross at Kingussie
Tweed Mill Brae, Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie
An 18th century water tweed mill transformed into a restaurant with rooms is the remarkable setting for some remarkable modern British cooking. Dinner is served by an open fire in the stone walled and beamed dining room. Becca Henderson and David... more
The Quay Restaurant
11 The Quay, Ilfracombe
Controversial modern artist Damien Hirst might be the man behind this quayside restaurant and bar, but they won’t try and serve you a plate of shark in formaldehyde. Hirst’s works do however decorate the interior of this restored Victorian Inn with... more
Restaurant Alimentum
152/154 Hills Road, Cambridge
Alimentum has an all-star cast with Mark Poyton as Chef Patron, who joined Alimentum from two Michelin-starred Midsummer House in 2009 and Kyle Shimmon, ex- Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, front of house as Sommelier. The restaurant uses ethically sound,... more
McCoys at the Tontine
Staddlebridge, Northallerton
“It’s like a Bordello in here” might be your reaction as you walk into the gilded dining room with its chandeliers, twinkling in the candlelight. Don’t worry, eccentric owners Eugene and Tom McCoy, who converted this former roadhouse to a restaurant... more
Malmaison Brasserie
Great Western House, 18/20 Station Road, Reading
Part of a nationwide group of glamorous, eccentrically designed boutique hotels, Malmaison Reading offers reasonably priced, modern European food right in the city centre. The seasonally changing menu might include a very French terrine of chicken,... more
L'Autre Pied
5/7 Blandford Street, London
The little sister of the acclaimed Pied à Terre, L’Autre Pied is a bijou fine dining restaurant located just off Marylebone High Street. The ambience is informal and relaxed; backlit flower-patterned glass panels, silk wallpaper, bare rose wood... more
Pied à Terre
34 Charlotte Street, London
When taking your seat in this neutral toned Fitzrovia restaurant you are at first greeted by a giant pink gerbera emblazoned on a dinner plate. Marcus Eaves is a young chef to watch and his food is as colourful and beautiful as the place setting. To... more
Riddle & Finns
139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton
You won't find a better sea view in Brighton, especially from the al fresco terrace or the window table in the first floor dining room of this sustainable seafood restaurant that's built into one of the seafront arches. Ingredients come from the... more
Terry M
The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Newport (Gwent)
Terry M is an exciting new fine dining experience which will impress the most discerning of gourmets. The intricate menu reflects seasonality with a strong emphasis on the use of locally sourced ingredients, producing fresh, intense and punchy... more
The Delaunay
55 Aldwych, London
Restaurateurs Corbin and King have been the names behind some of London's most iconic names including The Wolseley and now they've added another to the list. Designed by the renowned David Collins, The Delaunay conjures up a grand European cafe with... more
The Waterdine
Llanfair Waterdine, Knighton
This idyllic 16th century drovers’ inn includes the flagstoned and beamed Garden and Tap dining rooms, both with bucolic views of the river Teme. Chef Ken Adams modern British style of cooking offers must-have dishes such as Gloucester Old Spot... more
HIX Restaurant, Champagne & Caviar Bar
400 Oxford Street, London
This must be one of the most sophisticated places to eat, drink and otherwise indulge in a shop in the UK. Located on the Mezzanine floor of Selfridges overlooking the famous department store's accessory hall, it’s a great spot for people watching as... more
Fifteen London
15 Westland Place, London
Although this very buzzy Italian is partly run by the apprentices working under Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation scheme for disadvantaged young people, you’d never guess it. Set in a grand old building near Old Street, the formal basement... more
Carlton Riverside Restaurant with Rooms
Llanwrtyd Wells
In November 2006, husband and wife team Mary Ann and Alan Gilchrist moved their 16 year old restaurant with rooms to new premises just 300 yards away. A meal in the cosy but elegant dining room comes complete with charming views of the river Irfon.... more
Montrose
Southborough Common, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
As you might expect from a restaurant named after one of the top chateaux in France, Montrose offers a cracking list of French wines to accompany chef Richard Hard modern European food. There's plenty of Bordeaux and Burgundy from good years... more
Le Talbooth
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester
This half timbered country house hotel in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Dedham has been run by the Milsom family for well over 50 years. The beamed riverside restaurant is an elegant affair with high backed leather chairs and linen-clad tables.... more
The Greenhouse
27a Hay's Mews, Mayfair, London
Tucked away in a charming Mayfair mews, The Greenhouse is one of the most delightful places in London to dine. The elegant, recently refurbished dining room features displays of tree branches enclosed behind plate glass, echoing the restaurant's... more
Fischer's Baslow Hall
Calver Road, Baslow
Expect gastronomic fireworks at this stone house restaurant with rooms from Head Chef Rupert Rowley and his highly-skilled team who are serious in both intent and execution. Now coming up to its 20th year, Fischer’s Baslow Hall, located on the edge... more
7
Latest Special Offers & Deals for Fischer's Baslow Hall
The Dining Room
33 St John Street, Ashbourne
“the dining room” is a small 6 table award winning restaurant in the heart of ashbourne, and is run hands on by owners Pete and Laura. The restaurant prides itself on sourcing 85% of their produce from within a 30 mile radius of the restaurant to... more
Metro Bar & Grill
73 Cornwall Street, Birmingham
Being situated in the heart of the Birmingham business district, the long bar at the Metro is a deservedly popular meeting place for office workers and professionals after a long day. The bar not only has a large range of ales and wines, but also a... more
The Walnut Tree Restaurant
Llanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny
Since 2007, this white washed inn at the side of a winding Welsh country road has been run to huge acclaim by British culinary legend Shaun Hill. Dine in the smartly appointed yet casual dining room, or in good weather take a table on the patio or... more
Braidwoods
Drumastle Mill, Dalry
Keith and Nicola Braidwood’s unassuming whitewashed cottage in rural Scotland is something of a foodie magnet. You’ll find off duty chefs amongst the regulars in the smart and recently refurbished dining room. They appreciate the couple’s efforts to... more
La Cachette
31 Huddersfield Road, Elland
La Cachette is a mixture of cosy bistro and busy brasserie in the heart of Elland. Chequered floor tiles, dark wood furniture, dining booths and candle light combine Edwardian elegance with modern dining. The kitchen, run by chef co-proprietor... more
Hart's Restaurant
Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham
Tim Hart’s busy venture is counted among the most stylish of Nottingham’s restaurants. Hart's occupies what was the A and E department of the city’s former Victorian hospital. Clean lines and textured booth seating with eye catching abstract wall... more
The London Carriage Works
Hope Street Hotel, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool
Set between Liverpool’s famous cathedrals, this chic boutique hotel restaurant is fast becoming a landmark in its own right. Plaudits have rained down on chef Paul Askew's cooking since the restaurant’s launch in 2003 and it can lay claim to... more
Hotel du Vin & Bistro
Allan House, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
With its smoky cream walls crowded with wine related art, simple wooden tables and wood flooring, Bistro du Vin offers modern European cooking in classic Parisian bistro-style surroundings (plus al fresco dining in the pretty courtyard when weather... more
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London
The Ledbury is a classy affair. Attentive, knowledgeable staff serve up haute French-inspired cuisine. Hugely talented Australian-born chef Brett Graham is a culinary superstar in the making, creating bold, complex dishes. A seven course tasting menu... more
Graffiti @ Hotel Felix
Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge
A striking combination of traditional Victorian architecture and modern, twenty-first century additions, Hotel Felix stands in spacious surroundings with a large terrace for al fresco dining and drinks and a beautiful gazebo, perfect for afternoon... more
Bistro 21
Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads, Durham
A rustic Gallic farmhouse charm is apparent in this bistro style restaurant on the outskirts of Durham. Pine floors and furnishings and white washed walls complete the look but the food and drink on offer is far more urbane. After sampling a... more
1
Latest Special Offers & Deals for Bistro 21
- Express Lunch, served daily from 12.00noon - 2.00pm
- To view the full details of all (1) Special Offers & Deals for Bistro 21, click here
1
Editors' Picks containing Bistro 21
Sonny's Kitchen
94 Church Road, London
This long established and well thought of neighbourhood restaurant in the chi chi area of Barnes has recently been revamed by Phil Howard of The Square in Mayfair and is now well worth making a journey for. Its a menu of two halves here, with smart... more
The Wee Restaurant
17 Main Street, North Queensferry
Diminutive by name, diminutive by nature. There’s room for just 24 people in this simply decorated dining room with its white washed stone walls and smart wooden tables and chairs. But there’s nothing small about the food of chef Craig Wood who... more
World Service Restaurant
Newdigate House, Castlegate, Nottingham
East meets west in this highly stylish converted 17th century building near to Nottingham castle where Asian objet d’art abounds Although there are nods to the east on the menu such as crispy duck samosa with a hot and sour dip, bok choi and cashew... more
Paul Ainsworth at No. 6
6 Middle Street, Padstow
Paul Ainsworth has built up a devoted following at his Padstow restaurant for creating menus around local, seasonal ingredients, often humble in nature, cooked in a simple modern style with a Cornish influence. The intimate dining spaces in this... more
The Crab at Chieveley
Wantage Road (B4494), Newbury
Exotic, flamboyant and stunning might describe this nautically themed restaurant with its nets, shells, rigging and wall-to-wall prints. Despite its distance from the sea, fish abounds, with daily catches from the South Coast such as Cornish mackerel... more
Outlook Restaurant
The Cottage in the Wood, Holywell Road, Malvern Wells
Outlook is the restaurant of the Cottage in the Wood Hotel, which is situated in an idyllic country setting overlooking the Malvern Hills. The elegant restaurant has a huge Georgian window that looks out over the stunning landscape. Fresh... more
Riverside House
Fennel Street, Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell
This fine Georgian house restaurant overlooking the River Wye with its oak-panelling and antique tables is especially romantic at dinner when it’s lit by candlelight. Chef John Whelan’s French food makes good use of locally sourced ingredients... more
Bell's Diner
1 York Road, Bristol
There's been a restaurant at this location since 1976 and the latest relaxed incarnation comes courtesy of a team that has worked in the lauded and much missed Bristol restaurants Rocinantes and Quartier Vert. Chef Sam Sohn-Rethel (who also has... more
The Petersham Restaurant
Nightingale Lane, Richmond
If 180 degree views of the River Thames are your thing, then bag a seat in this plush dining room for a ringside view. Chef Alex Bentley’s modern British style favours fish with a menu that offers some five piscine starters including marinated smoked... more
5
Latest Special Offers & Deals for The Petersham Restaurant
- CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW COCKTAILS
- To view the full details of all (5) Special Offers & Deals for The Petersham Restaurant, click here
La Becasse
17 Corve Street, Ludlow
Part of Alan Murchison's award-winning 10 in 8 fine dining group, Le Becasse ('the woodcock') is set in a 17th century former coach house where the handsome wood panelled dining room is home to the exceptional modern cooking of chef Will Holland.... more
Social Eating House
58 Poland Street, London
Following on from Pollen Street Social and Little Social, acclaimed chef Jason Atherton continues to bring the sort of top quality cooking and ingredients you'd normally associate with formal fine dining to a more relaxed setting. The first floor bar... more
Rhubarb at Prestonfield
Prestonfield House, Prestonfield Road, Edinburgh
Three words sum up this restaurant – decadent, indulgent and lavish. Set in a renovated 17th century country house, the glamorous backdrop surroundings include original paintings hung on hand-woven richly coloured wallpaper and huge chandeliers... more
1
Latest Special Offers & Deals for Rhubarb at Prestonfield
- 3 Courses for £30 at Lunch or Dinner
- To view the full details of all (1) Special Offers & Deals for Rhubarb at Prestonfield, click here
The Sir Charles Napier
Sprigg's Alley, Chinnor
Perched on top of the Chinnor valley in the Chiltern hills, Julie Griffiths’ attractive red brick and flint restaurant has a striking personality that changes with the seasons. Open fires and overstuffed sofas provide a warm welcome to winter guests... more
The Muset
12/16 Clifton Road, Clifton, Bristol
Tucked away in the attractive suburb of Clifton, this charming stylish neighbourhood restaurant comes with an impressive pedigree. In the kitchen is former chef of the Cowshed (a renowned Bristol restaurant) and former holder of the title The Finest... more
The Side Door
29a Hope Street, Liverpool
The Side Door is located in the heart of Liverpool’s theatre land. Cream and deep red tones, together with polished bare floorboards and candlelight create a bistro atmosphere. The kitchen is keen to source as much local produce as possible, such as... more
To view the icons please zoom in
'Modern European Restaurants' by County: Channel Islands: Channel Islands: Guernsey | Jersey | England: Southern England: Bedfordshire | Berkshire | South West England: Bristol | Southern England: Buckinghamshire | East Anglia: Cambridgeshire | Northern England: Cheshire | South West England: Cornwall | Northern England: Cumbria | Central England: Derbyshire | South West England: Devon | Southern England: Dorset | Northern England: Durham | East Riding of Yorkshire | South East England: East Sussex | East Anglia: Essex | Central England: Gloucestershire | Northern England: Greater Manchester | Southern England: Hampshire | Isle of Wight | South West England: Isles of Scilly | South East England: Kent | Central England: Lincolnshire | London: London | Northern England: Merseyside | East Anglia: Norfolk | Northern England: North Yorkshire | Central England: Nottinghamshire | Southern England: Oxfordshire | Central England: Shropshire | South West England: Somerset | Northern England: South Yorkshire | East Anglia: Suffolk | South East England: Surrey | Northern England: Tyne & Wear | Central England: Warwickshire | West Midlands | South East England: West Sussex | Northern England: West Yorkshire | Southern England: Wiltshire | Central England: Worcestershire | Scotland: Central, East & North East Scotland: Aberdeenshire | Angus | Highlands & Islands of Scotland: Argyll & Bute | Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland: Ayrshire | City of Edinburgh | Dumfries & Galloway | East Lothian | Central, East & North East Scotland: Fife | Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland: Glasgow City | Highlands & Islands of Scotland: Highland | Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland: Scottish Borders | Wales: South & South West Wales: Cardiff | Carmarthenshire | North Wales: Conwy | Denbighshire | Gwynedd | South & South West Wales: Monmouthshire | Newport | Pembrokeshire | Mid-Wales: Powys | South & South West Wales: Swansea
Contact Britain's Finest •
Join •
Update Listing •
About •
Editors •
Terms & Conditions •
Resources
My Britain's Finest •
My Folder •
Recently Viewed •
Apps •
Newsletter •
© Britain's Finest 2013