As we prepare to say farewell to 2019, we are delighted to reveal the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2019. The list is based on over one million reviews written by verified OpenTable diners.
For the second year in a row, the number one spot is claimed by CORE by Clare Smyth. Situated in Notting Hill, this multi-award-winning restaurant champions British ingredients and offers an unforgettable modern fine dining experience.
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Trinity and Scott’s Restaurant maintain their top 10 status from last year, while new entries include Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Brawn, and The Five Fields.
For the second year running, London holds nine out of ten spots in this year’s top 10, with Birmingham’s Gaijin Sushi making its way into eighth place. While London represents 77% of the list this year, it sees a drop from 81% compared to 2018, as prestigious restaurants from Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle work their way onto the list.
Following from last year, British food (19%) continues to dominate the top 100 above its main competitor, Modern European (12%), as diners look to enjoy tastes from closer to home.
The OpenTable Top 10 Restaurants 2019, in rank order, are:
1. CORE by Clare Smyth
2. The Ledbury
3. The Five Fields
4. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
5. Trinity
6. Scott’s Restaurant
7. Evelyn’s Table
8. Gaijin Sushi
9. Brawn
10. Mere
Adrian Valeriano, VP EMEA of OpenTable, comments: “Diner reviews are a fundamental part of OpenTable’s service, enabling customers to not only leave their thoughts on the food and experience but to help other diners find the right restaurant for them by giving honest and authentic feedback.
“This year’s reviews continue to demonstrate that London is the UK’s culinary capital, although that might not be the case for long, as restaurants from the North and East of England make their debut in the Top 100, highlighting the incredible selection of restaurants across the nation.”
Congratulations to all the restaurants featured on this year’s Top 100 list and thank you to everyone who took the time to write a review.
Last year’s list saw European cuisine dominating the top 100, but it seems in the past twelve months British diners have been craving tastes and flavours found a little closer to home. Representing 22% of the list, British cuisine has outperformed its nearest competitor, Modern European.
“With Seating Options, diners have the flexibility and freedom to make each dining experience exactly what they desire, whether it’s an awesome scene by the bar or a quiet spot outdoors”, said Joseph Essas, Chief Technology Officer at OpenTable. “It’s also a powerful tool for restaurants, who can now offer diners even more choice while maximising every seat in the house.”