Best Cafes in the U.K.

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 11 October 2019

Whether it's a morning cup of joe or afternoon caffeine stop, here are the best places around the country to get your fix, according to OpenTable diners like you.

Cafe Piazza

3.9

3.9 (135)

£25 and under

Cafe Dining

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Our modern café, exposing original brick walls and pillars, is stylish with comfortable seating. It is perfect for a quiet work lunch or time out from all that hard work of walking around sightseeing. The cafe offers something for everyone whether that be a quick bite with a glass of wine, a cup of coffee or a 3 course meal. We are open from early morning to mid-evening for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, including your mid-morning take-away coffee.

Top review

Amanda

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Excellent venue, staff and food! Very enjoyable experience

Chez Antoinette Victoria

4.6

4.6 (272)

£26 to £40

French

Victoria

About the restaurant

Tucked away behind Victoria Street and only minutes away from St James’s Park and Victoria station, Chez Antoinette Victoria adds to the neighbourhood’s vibrant restaurant scene. An oasis of calm locals would prefer us to keep a secret. “We wanted to create a canteen for the locals and provide the business community with a new dining-room” Jean-Baptiste JB Noel, co-owner.

Chez Antoinette Victoria draws inspiration from the beloved Parisian cafés, combined with a blend of Lyon’s famous guinguettes, reinterpreting classic dishes from tarts to tartines treating fresh seasonal ingredients with a modern sensibility.

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Levent

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

It was a great breakfast with an impeccable service.

IL Bistro

4.5

4.5 (335)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Brighton

About the restaurant

In 1976 Michael Garman returned to Brighton and opened IL Bistro
after being inspired by the Italian and French culture and cuisine
during his travels to the Provence and the western coast of Italy.
His goal was to open Brighton’s first Mediterranean steakhouse.
For the first time, Brightonians were able to order fresh pasta,
arancini, dry aged beef, tiramisu and negronis.

47 years later and now being operated by Michael's son Abe,
IL Bistro still stands by the same principles, using local suppliers
and produce, fresh ingredients and the best available dry
aged British beef. The restaurant is situated in an 18th century
fisherman’s cottage which we find rather fitting after Michael
spent years in Portofino, Livorno and Saint-Tropez, Europe’s
most famous fishing villages.

Booking info:
Since reopening from covid we ask for a £10 per person deposit in our busier times which gets deducted from your bill at the end of your meal.
One of our team will be in touch after your bookings made.

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Jean

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Amazing food served by friendly staff in a lovely atmosphere

Lulworth Lodge

4.6

4.6 (393)

£25 and under

Bistro

West Lulworth

About the restaurant

Set a pebble's skim from the iconic Lulworth Cove, our all-day ground floor bistro serves contemporary food sourced from the local ingredients.

For lunch service we offer our seasonal ‘a la carte’ menu and a nibbles / sandwich menu, so please drop by for a crab sandwich or cream tea on the terrace. Dogs are welcome on the terrace as well as in the restaurant.

We are sorry to say we are unable to take reservations for the outside seating area, however you can always just walk in !

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andy

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Another fab meal.. we both went for the pink trout and it did not disappoint. Clare was our superb waitress once again. We’ll be back!!!

The Bistro at Salomons Estate

3.8

3.8 (98)

£26 to £40

Pub

Tunbridge Wells

About the restaurant

Set amongst the glorious countryside, we’ve got all the finest and freshest ingredients right on our doorstep. It’s why our selected menus are varied, tasty and a little quirky. Join us for a relaxed and friendly dining experience with a difference.

Salomons Estate doing what we do best - don't miss out!

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Stephanie

Dined on 8 Sept 2024

Lovely starters and pudding but main course disappointing. I had roast beef but the Yorkshire puddings were overcooked and beef difficult to cut. I also prefer to add my own gravy as it smothered the plate. We hoped to add Salomon's to our shortlist for wedding venues but the food unfortunately did not have that extra special quality. However the staff were very good and helpful in letting us look at the wedding areas.

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Westlands Entertainment Venue

4.4

4.4 (918)

£25 and under

Bistro

Yeovil

About the restaurant

Welcome to Westlands Entertainment Venue

We are proud to present a selection of dishes to satisfy any appetite and celebrate local food producers and suppliers.
Our aim is to serve you your meal within 25 minutes of placing your order; however, during very busy periods this may not be possible.
We can only hold a booked table up to a maximum of 30 minutes after your reservation time, so please make every effort to inform us if you are running late to avoid disappointment. Last orders for the kitchen is 7.00pm.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO REDEEM OPEN TABLE "DINING CHEQUES"

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Michele

Dined 1 day ago

Really good value for money - service a bit slow but didn’t affect our enjoyment

The Pimlico Grid

4.8

4.8 (76)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Pimlico Grid, is a cosy little brasserie. Our hospitality is friendly, and our style is down to earth.
Open every morning from 8am for a delicious breakfast. Walking distance to Victoria Station, London's most famous landmarks are walking distance from us.
Our menu has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for the most classic of English breakfasts (Full English) - aka The Full Grid - or a more eclectic dish of Halloumi Toast.
We are here for you daily, to help you start your day!

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Alexander

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

An excellent place for breakfast. How nice a couple can be who offer such good and friendly service is demonstrated here. We are really glad to have been there, because it was the perfect start to the day. And of course, the food was fantastic ☺️❤️

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