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13 London restaurants named among UK's best and the 1 winner
13 London restaurants named among UK's best and the 1 winner

Glasgow Times

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Glasgow Times

13 London restaurants named among UK's best and the 1 winner

The list highlighted Britain's 100 best local restaurants for 2025, celebrating the "spotlight brilliant, independently run venues that define affordable and accessible dining across Britain." Now in its 15th year, the Best Local Restaurant awards are chosen by anonymous inspectors who travel around the UK to put the many nominations to the test. Among the lucky few named by The Good Food Guide were 13 London restaurants, with just one the best. The 13 London restaurants named among the UK's best The overall winner for London was Ida in Queen's Park, with the full list of named spots as follows: Ida, Queen's Park (London winner) Giulia, Shepherd's Bush Home SW15, Putney Les 2 Garçons, Crouch End Chuku's, Tottenham Lorne, Victoria Miga, Hackney Paulette, Maida Vale Brutto, Farringdon Mambow, Clapton The Lacy Nook, Walthamstow Slowburn, Walthamstow Cinder, St John's Wood Ida first opened its doors in 2007 in a Grade II listed corner shop and is family run by husband and wife team, Avi and Simonetta, along with their three children. Sharing what the aim of the restaurant was, the website for Ida reads: "The dream was to recreate the kind of simple, home-cooked Italian food." Ida's specialty is fresh pasta and gnocchi, all made in-house, with everything made fresh every day. Discussing their win, Ida's owner, Simonetta Wenkert, said: "Winning Best London local restaurant couldn't make us happier. "We are nothing without our neighbours, and love being part of the community here on Kilburn Lane. "There's no better feeling than watching our customers' children grow up and return with families of their own. "We are grateful to everyone who has supported us in the almost twenty years we have been here, as well as to our small but mighty team." Recommended Reading On the online review website Tripadvisor, Ida has an impressive 4.1 out of 5 rating with one happy guest sharing: "Little gem in residential Queen's Park area. "Lovely warm atmosphere with very good Italian specialities where quality is kept high." Another guest wrote: "Lovely little local Italian restaurant, special atmosphere, good food and very friendly staff."

'Cosy' wine bar and restaurant in beautiful town named best in Scotland by national guide
'Cosy' wine bar and restaurant in beautiful town named best in Scotland by national guide

Scotsman

time4 days ago

  • Business
  • Scotsman

'Cosy' wine bar and restaurant in beautiful town named best in Scotland by national guide

A small restaurant and wine bar in one of Scotland's most popular river-side towns is the best in the country, according to the Good Food Guide. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... An independent wine bar and restaurant has been named the best in Scotland by a national guide. The Good Food Guide, in partnership with Square, has announced its 100 Best Local Restaurants for 2025. Topping the list, as overall winner, is Lucky Lychee in Winchester, a standout Malaysian restaurant run by husband-and-wife duo James Harris and Nicole Yeoh, while Dunkeld wine bar Redwood is named Best Local Restaurant in Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Redwood Wines is a cosy bottle shop, wine bar and restaurant located on Bridge Street in Dunkeld close to the famous Aran Bakery. Serving seasonal small plates ideal for lunch or a light dinner, they're also known for their epic £20 roast beef sandwich . The wine list and what's on the shelves is impressive, and it has been designed to make wine accessible. Talking to The Scotsman ahead of opening, co-owner Roseanna Preston-Jones said: 'The mission is to make wine accessible and fun by discovering smaller boutique vintners as well as exploring more classical vignerons. Whether hosting intimate tastings or larger gatherings, the approach is simple; making people comfortable talking about wine. We want to relieve the pressure and snobbery of the wine world and make it fun, easy, educational, and accessible'. Roseanna and Morgwn Preston-Jones said of their business being named as best in Scotland by the Good Food Guide: 'We are truly honoured to be recognised by The Good Food Guide. 'We pour our heart and soul into every aspect of Redwood and sharing that passion for food and wine fills us with great joy. We love Dunkeld, our loyal customers and visitors alike.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Redwood Wines in Dunkeld has been named the best local restaurant in Scotland by the Good Food Guide | TSPL The Good Food Guide's inspector said: 'It's exactly the kind of place you long to see in your neighbourhood', praising the 'joyous' cooking and quiet brilliance of Redwood's offering. 'We can't believe Dunkeld has such a fantastic little place like this,' agreed one of the reader nominations, adding: 'The wine selection is stunning and the overall ambience and experience world class.' Now in its 15th year, the Best Local Restaurant awards spotlight brilliant, independently run venues that define affordable and accessible dining across Britain. From Argyll to Anglesey, Newcastle to the Cornish coast, nearly 60,000 public nominations poured in from diners eager to champion their favourite spots. The Guide's anonymous inspectors criss-crossed the country to put these nominations to the test, revealing how Britain really eats in 2025. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a recent survey, 61% of diners said that eating out has become too expensive for them in 2025. The Good Food Guide's editor, Chloë Hamilton, said: 'Great value for money is a big focus of this year's list. We're celebrating wine bars serving sensational small plates, neighbourhood bistros breathing new life into faded towns, and cherished family-run gems where you can enjoy a great meal for under £20.' This year's Best Local Restaurants campaign is in partnership with business technology platform Square. Commenting on Square's partnership, Samantha Hussain-Letch, executive director at Square, said: 'At Square, supporting the food and beverage industry is our top global priority, so we're proud to partner with The Good Food Guide to celebrate this exceptional list of restaurants. We're seeing incredible innovation and renewed optimism across the hospitality sector, and at Square, we're committed to being the best digital partner possible – so restaurateurs can focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding customer experiences. The restaurants recognised by The Good Food Guide exemplify creativity and excellence, and we're excited to see how they continue to shape the future of the industry.' Affordability in mind While the rising cost of dining out has hit the wallets of customers all over Britain, a major feature of this year's list is affordability, with £15 lunch menus proving particularly popular. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lucky Lychee (overall winner), Fino in Cromer (Central & East of England winner), Stretford Canteen (Manchester), Piccalilli (Nottingham), Juliet (Stroud) and Post in Newnham on Severn (Gloucestershire) will all feed customers well for less than £20 per head, usually with a drink included. Other notable value-for-money venues include Swine Bistro in Leeds (two courses for £20), an £11.50 lunch at Pomelo in Edinburgh and a two-course lunch for £18 at New Wave Brasserie in Lechlade (Gloucestershire). We still love Italian food - and wine bars offer flexibility The approachable format of wine bars and bottle shops offer much needed flexibility to local diners across Britain. A glass of something good and a menu of tempting snacks and small plates might lead to a full-blown meal, or serve as a midweek stop-in. Redwood Wines, Fino and Counter Culture – all regional winners – follow this mould, alongside the excellent wine-led St Eia in St Ives, Mara in Aberdeen and John Dory Wine in Sandgate. Elsewhere, the charm of old-school Italian trattorias has won the hearts of communities around the country. From the lived-in warmth of London winner, Ida, to the chequered tablecloths at North West winner, Lupo, and the low-lit buzz of Brutto, a laid-back conviviality and produce-first approach has proved a recipe for success. 10% of this year's Best Local Restaurants are Italian. The Scottish restaurants that made the Good Food Guide's 2025 Best Local Restaurant list Redwood Wines, Dunkeld (Scotland winner) Tide & Thyme, Tighnabruaich The Dory Bistro, Pittenweem The Gordon Arms, Selkirk Fin & Grape, Edinburgh Mara, Aberdeen Barry Fish, Edinburgh Leftfield, Edinburgh The Palmerston, Edinburgh Gloriosa, Glasgow The Free Company, Balerno The Whitehouse, Lochaline Pomelo, Edinburgh

Caravan park cafe and tiny bistro on Good Good Guide list of 100 Best Local Restaurants
Caravan park cafe and tiny bistro on Good Good Guide list of 100 Best Local Restaurants

North Wales Live

time4 days ago

  • Business
  • North Wales Live

Caravan park cafe and tiny bistro on Good Good Guide list of 100 Best Local Restaurants

A cafe on an Anglesey holiday park and possibly the smallest restaurant in Gwynedd have both been named on a UK top 100 list from the Good Food Guide. The guide has released its 100 Best Local Restaurants for 2025 in partnership with Square. Now in its 15th year, the Best Local Restaurant awards spotlight brilliant, independently run venues that define affordable and accessible dining across Britain. From Anglesey to Argyll, Newcastle to the Cornish coast, nearly 60,000 public nominations poured in from diners eager to champion their favourite spots. The Guide's anonymous inspectors criss-crossed the UK to put these nominations to the test, revealing how Britain really eats in 2025. In a recent survey*, 61% of diners said that eating out has become too expensive for them in 2025. The Good Food Guide's editor, Chloë Hamilton, said: "Great value for money is a big focus of this year's list. We're celebrating wine bars serving sensational small plates, neighbourhood bistros breathing new life into faded seaside towns, and cherished family-run gems where you can enjoy a great meal for under £20." Samantha Hussain-Letch, executive director at business technology platform Square, said: "At Square, supporting the food and beverage industry is our top global priority, so we're proud to partner with The Good Food Guide to celebrate this exceptional list of restaurants. The restaurants recognised by The Good Food Guide exemplify creativity and excellence, and we're excited to see how they continue to shape the future of the industry." Leading the list, as overall winner, is Lucky Lychee in Winchester, a standout Malaysian restaurant run by husband-and-wife duo James Harris and Nicole Yeoh, while Paternoster Farm in Pembrokeshire takes the prize for Best Local Restaurant in Wales. When it comes to North Wales it has picked two gems - and places that could be missed for different reasons. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now One is on an Anglesey caravan park in a comeback success for two brothers. The Marram Grass was the toast of the foodie world over a decade ago. Run by Liam and Ellis Barrie, who later appeared on Great British Menu, the place was known far and wide and people would travel miles to visit the site near Newborough. They later opened Lerpwl in Liverpool and Marram was closed during the pandemic. This was followed by the closure of Lerpwl as well in 2023. The brothers made a return to Anglesey last year - opening Y Marram back at Newborough Warren Caravan Park. This accolade shows they've once again caught the eye of the food world, gaining recognition from the Good Food Guide. The second is a small restaurant that has been delighting diners for over a decade. It is the Dining Room in Abersoch run by talented chef Si Toft. It has rave reviews from its loyal customers so it is no surprise that it has been noticed by the Good Food Guide. The most recent TripAdvisor review said it has the "best food in Wales" and they're not alone in that opinion. Another recent diner added: "The food was exceptional, the service delightful and the wine delicious. Si and his team bent over backwards to make it a truly special evening and we are super grateful. This restaurant is 100% the best on the Llyn and is one of our favourites anywhere." With around 20 covers a night the only issue is getting booked in! Full Welsh List: Paternoster Farm, Hundleton (Wales winner) Y Marram, Newborough The Warren, Carmarthen Mesen, Cardiff The Shed, Swansea The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd The Dining Room, Abersoch Casanova, Cardiff Y Polyn, Nantgaredig

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