Tired of greasy takeaways or sighing at your phone screen, unable to find good restaurant recommendations?
There's a myriad of restaurants nestled in side streets and hiding in the Surrey Hills scenery, with dining so fine it'll blow your proverbial socks off. With flavours sourced from all around the globe and ingredients freshly and locally sourced, here are some of Surrey's finest restaurants...
1. Surrey's Michelin Stars
The Latymer, Sorrel, The Clock House, and The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters are Surrey’s 4 Michelin Star restaurants.
Find out more about each of them here.
2. Toby Cottage
- 123 High Street Ripley, Surrey GU23 6AF
Inside this 16th-century oak-beamed building, you will find lovingly curated dishes that appreciate classic British cuisine as well as that of our Mediterranean cousins. The chefs' skills are evident in Toby Cottage's specialisation in flambé cooking at the table- offering an exciting display before tucking in. The service is attentive and friendly, pulling together an all-around excellent and enjoyable dining experience.
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"What a pleasure to visit this fabulous restaurant and genuinely feel welcomed by the owner and all the staff. A great selection of good honest food cooked to perfection."
3. No. 97
- 97 Maple Rd, Surbiton KT6 4AW
The set menus carefully crafted by this gin bar and restaurant are to die for. The portions are small- but not too small- and are bursting with flavours that beautifully complement each other. The presentation is as delightful as the taste, and alongside one of their specialised gins, the experience is holistically wonderful.
4. Acorn Restaurant
- 10-14 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN
Owners Bruce and Nuria have lovingly curated the menus and venue’s ambience to reflect their passion for cooking and Mediterranean flavours. The freshness and heartiness of the plates, gorgeously presented, curate a feast for both the stomach and the eyes, and, nestled into the homely atmosphere, Acorn restaurant serves you a well-rounded culinary enjoyment. They even have a lunch menu that starts at just £15.
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“This restaurant never disappoints. The food is amazing, delicious and innovative. Service excellent and friendly staff.”
5. The Terrace at the Kings Arms
- 2 Lion Gate, 1709 Hampton Ct Rd, East Molesey KT8 9DD
The restaurant prides itself on a varied cuisine to cater to various tastes and traditional and modern live side-by-side on their menus. Everything is cooked and plated with passion and a loving touch. Check out our review of it here.
6. Dastaan
- 447 Kingston Rd, Epsom KT19 0DB
This top-ranked restaurant is owned by Sanjay Gour and Nand Kishor, two former chefs of Mayfair's famous Gymkhana Indian restaurant, who have each won Michelin stars before. All the food is British, with the exception of the spices, which come together in a devilishly smooth combination. The menus also cater for vegetarians, vegans and lactose and gluten-intolerant people. Dastaan's is exceptionally well priced, some restaurants with a similar calibre of chefs can see customers paying a small fortune- Mr Gour, however, says you can get two courses and a drink for £30.
7. The Oak Room
- Blackheath Ln, Wonersh, Guildford GU5 0RF
Another two AA Rosette restaurants, The Oak Room at Barnett Hill, serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea in a relaxed space. Their dishes convey comfort food with a stylish twist that displays a careful ingenuity. Prepared for all seasons, they have a roaring open fire for the colder months and a terrace to soak up the sun for the warmer nights.
8. The Brasserie at Aviator
- Aviator, 55 Farnborough Rd, Farnborough GU14 6EL
Effortlessly sophisticated, the Aviator Hotel's Brasserie offers menus for all meals, with ample choice. The plates are classic and colourful and can be enjoyed with a view on the terrace in the summer months.
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"I went for the tasting menu for our anniversary, and it didn't disappoint. Faultless, from pre-dinner drinks in the bar to the stunning five-course menu. Great service. One of our favourite places."
9. The Garden House at Beaverbrook
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- Reigate Rd, Leatherhead KT22 8QX
The Garden House Restaurant prides itself on comforting rustic-style Mediterranean food, using seasonal ingredients to pull the best from its produce. Situated just behind the walled kitchen garden, the airs of the English countryside grace the dining experience.
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"The food was extraordinary, and every team member was hospitable and attentive."
10. The Good Earth
- 14-18 High St, Esher KT10 9RT
Surrey's finest Chinese cuisine: Great Chinese can be difficult to come by in the UK- but never fear, I'm here to direct you to the right place. The quality of The Good Earth sits on another level; the food is juicy and flavoursome, with an evident high calibre of skill behind it. They also have some great vegan and vegetarian options.
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"The food was divine, full of flavour and very good quality, and the service was amazing. I would recommend anyone looking for top-quality Chinese food to dine here!"
11. Raviz
- 8/9 Jeffries Passage, Guildford GU1 4AP
Award-winning chef Ravi, who has worked with numerous Michelin-star restaurants, desired to place a spin on Indian cuisine to surprise and satisfy the people of Guildford with his inventions; it worked. Incorporating the fine dining of rich meats such as ostrich and pigeon into the flavours of Indian dishes has proved a daring yet revered invention.
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“Honestly, the most gorgeous curries and Indian food we've ever had. Not bog-standard British versions of curries we've all eaten so many times over the years, but intricate, thoughtful flavours, an absolute treat for the senses, so very delicious, with lots of lovely complimentary touches like the palette cleanser that came pre-dessert.”
12. Ten Tables
- Asperion Hillside, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3RF
Ten Tables restaurant is named as such for its intimate dining experience, with only ten tables gracing the venue. The relaxed ambience of this layout elevates the dining experience by giving the excellent food a greater platform of appreciation in a calm atmosphere. Due to locally sourcing their food, Ten Tables’s ingredients are seasonal, so menus change regularly to accommodate this. Still, with an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence in their pockets, their ever-changing plates are consistently delicious.
13. Saffron Summer
- 4, Ace Parade, Hook Rise S, Chessington KT9 1DR
A modern, anglicised twist on traditional Indian cuisine, this award-winning eatery brings you the spices and dishes from all 29 states of India. Pragmatic and playful with authentic dishes, Saffron Summer aims for a new angle in approaching modern food and the many cooking styles. Their two seating areas divide the venue into suiting whichever mood you're in. Whether you seek a more relaxed and intimate dining experience or a casual, laidback one, the ambience is consistent and pairs nicely with the excellent food.
