Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Warwickshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8

4.8 (418)

£41 and over

British

Kenilworth

About the restaurant

Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over nine years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021.

The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.

Our main dining room is a former school room that leads to a cosy and welcoming bar - previously a butcher's shop.

Another dining room overlooks the pass, where guests can glimpse the team of chefs busily at work.

We have a green and spacious pub garden, perfect for aperitifs, cocktails and post-dinner drinks.

Top review

PetaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely ambience, perfect service and delicious food.

The Royal Oak

4.9

4.9 (105)

£41 and over

Farm-to-table

Shipston-On-Stour

About the restaurant

Solanche, Richard, and the team at The Royal Oak are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining at our village pub, between Shipston on Stour and Stratford upon Avon, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Since 2019, we’ve been dedicated to exceptional food in a community-focused setting.

Alongside our Michelin-starred dining room, we have a relaxed bar with a pool table and darts, creating a space for everyone. Our menu celebrates terroir-driven, ‘proper country food,’ focusing on wild, seasonal ingredients. Our aim is simple: to tell the story of our community and the local producers we work with.

The menu changes with the seasons, with some dishes lasting six weeks to highlight the peak of their season, while others may be available for just a week or even a single service—a fleeting, micro-seasonal snapshot. This approach supports sustainable land and woodland management, honours the natural balance of the land, and reflects our commitment to preserving it for future generations.

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Amanda

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Fabulous food in a relaxed setting. Friendly, professional service. Definitely would recommend and we will return.

Maison De Fumeé

4.5

4.5 (135)

£41 and over

Lounge

Coventry

About the restaurant

Located on the top floor of the popular Farmouse Restaurant, Maison de Fumee is Coventry's premier shisha lounge and dining venue.

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Alanna

Dined 2 days ago

The service was exceptional from start to finish, we ended up staying longer than we expected. The dessert platter was worth the price, fresh fruit, flavoursome desserts and dry ice to set it off! My sister thoroughly enjoyed her birthday treat, I highly recommend the No.2 shisha. Also, a massive shout out to our waiter Saeed who looked after us all night and was on hand if we needed anything. An asset to the team!

The Art kitchen

4.7

4.7 (95)

£25 and under

Thai

Warwick

About the restaurant

Our menu is based on the principles of Royal Thai Cuisine but with a simple presentation and a strong emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients that give exceptional taste. We also follow the traditions of the best Thai restaurants of Bangkok, with à la minute preparations that allow our chefs to maximize the aromatic qualities of fresh Thai herbs and spices.

We serve food from midday, along with a carefully chosen wine list, beers and spirits.
In addition to A La Carte menu every day, we offer lunch box dishes, which are smaller portions of our favorites, served in a wooden ‘lunch box‘ daily 12-2:30 pm (excluding Sundays)

The restaurant is also an Art Gallery setting which is always evolving as the artworks are sold and replaced with new pieces. Our entire art collection is modern, fun and curated.
We are a favorite destination for many regulars in Warwickshire!-We have just won the PRESTIGE Award for Best Thai Restaurant of the Year – Central England (Warwickshire) 2023 2024

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Amanda

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food as always, great service and atmosphere. Cannot think of any negatives!

The Bulls Head

4.8

4.8 (678)

£25 and under

Thai

Henley-in-Arden

About the restaurant

Enjoy exquisite, authentic Thai cuisine & the service you deserve, in our delightful, old-world heritage pub.
With great ales, drafts, crafts & wine, as well as some of your Great British pub grub favourites, there's really no reason not to visit The Bull's Head.
Our team of devoted Thai chefs offer an enticing menu of signature & special dishes, quickly earning us a noteworthy reputation.
We welcome you to join us. Experience our informal, attentive service & authentic Thai cuisine within our fabulous, historical 400 year old Inn.

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James

Dined 3 days ago

The food and services was excellent as usual, unfortunately where we were sat it was quite chilly.

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4.8

4.8 (303)

£41 and over

Basque

Leamington Spa

About the restaurant

Experience the vibrant and honest flavours of Spain using the finest local ingredients alongside authentic, lovingly sourced Spanish produce.
Our beautiful surroundings and relaxing space, create the perfect dining experience.

Book online for up to 5 guests.
For 6 guests or more, please call: 01926 771414 or email: hola@baserrikitchen.com

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Michele

Dined 6 days ago

We had a super experience last night celebrating my husband’s birthday. The Festive tasting menu was excellent. So many great flavours and some skilful cooking. The Basque cheesecake was our favourite end to the meal. We had each dish fully explained which added to our enjoyment. My husband was made to feel special with a lit candle and Turron sweets presented to mark the occasion. Thank you

The Opposition

4.7

4.7 (2930)

£25 and under

Modern European

Stratford-Upon-Avon

About the restaurant

The Opposition, or "Oppo" as it is affectionately known by its many regulars, is a bustling bistro in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. For over 20 years, the Oppo has been a fixture in Stratford, a beautiful, modern bistro catering for everyone, and specializing on pre- and post-theatre meals. Only a stone's throw from the RST, the Oppo is the perfect venue, whatever your needs.

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Philip

Dined 5 days ago

Another, pleasant evening with good, timely service. Good food reasonably priced. Thank you

Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (4773)

£25 and under

British

Stratford-Upon-Avon

About the restaurant

Loxley’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an independently owned, family run business based in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.
From it"s understated entrance to the eclectic and carefully designed interiors, our restaurant has set the atmosphere in which you can indulge, relax and experience our friendly service and locally-sourced produce. Our delicately designed menus will pamper your palate with a selection of carefully created flavours and diverse wine cellar. 4 minutes walk away from the RSC theatre and other popular landmarks within a few minutes walking distance from our front door.

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Ashlee

Dined 4 days ago

From entering to leaving, everything about this restaurant was 5* Thankyou to the staff for being so kind, professional and fun. 👌🏼

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The Malt Shovel

4.6

4.6 (66)

£25 and under

British

Atherstone

About the restaurant

NEW TO OPENTABLE
The Malt Shovel is a family owned independent pub in Hartshill, Nuneaton
We open 7 days a week, have a great selection of beer, ales, ciders and wines and serve delicious from 12pm daily. We also have our outdoor Aspalls Area with its electronic retractable roof and sides we have you covered come rain or shine. Our team pride ourselves on offering a warm and friendly atmosphere and we hope to see you soon.

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Karen

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

As usual the food was lovely and plentiful. One small personal issue is the chicken lacked some flavour and held oil and ribs could have been cooked for longer. My partners mixed grill was cooked as asked and fat removed from meats as requested. There was plenty there

The Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1175)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Coventry

About the restaurant

The Farmhouse Restaurant is the midlands most popular restaurant, with guests travelling from each end of the UK to experience a totally unique cuisine. The Farmhouse presents you with an exclusive set of choices from their fusion flavours inspired from the east and west. High end cuts of meat sourced from British Farms, enriched with intense flavours. The taste is like no other! The quality of food prepared by award-winning chefs, who have over 20 years of experience. To compliment the high-quality food, The Farmhouse has a diverse selection of refreshing mocktails.

The chic interior and exterior designs are sure to make you feel you are dinning in true luxury surroundings, with a beautifully landscaped garden which boasts an extravagant water feature and rockery. A perfect place for those social media photos.

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Isma

Dined 2 days ago

Farmhouse as always was impeccable. Brilliant service , brilliant food.

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