Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Top Restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon
Top 10 restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom (UK)
Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of its most famous resident, William Shakespeare. This Warwickshire country town contains the home where Shakespeare was born, the cottage where Anne Hathaway resided before their marriage and the church where the couple is buried. Need a break from the Bard? The town also boasts Europe's largest butterfly farm.
Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon
1. The Opposition Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By richandliz28 - Southampton, United Kingdom
The Lamb was full, we hadn’t booked, so we were directed next door to their sister restaurant. Initially unsure, having noticed while passing by earlier in the day that the tables are crammed in, we nevertheless decided to give it a whirl. Good decision that turned out to be. The menu looks decent and there’s a specials board too. The lamb shank and pork fillet mains were very good, and desserts were spot on. Well worth it, despite the proximity of the tables around us.
2. Lambs Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By lynda m - Worcester, United Kingdom
Two lunchtime courses for £15 or 3 courses for £19 is fantastic value for such excellent cuisine. Our waiter was delightful, the ambience is relaxing yet efficient but the quality and presentation of the food was superb. We won't want to go anywhere else.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Family run,independent, Award winning Italian Restaurant est1984 -33yrs! Open Tues - Sat Lunch and Dinner. Lunch & Pre theatre Menu 2/3 course £14.90/ £18.90 TUES to SAT.Offering a taste of Italy to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Sorrento Restaurant open Pre Theatre from 5.00Pm Tues-Sat, with a tempting 2/3 courses for £14.90/£18.90 Respectively. Wine from £2.90 Per 125ml glass/ £4.60-175ml./£5.90-250ml per glass, House wine £17.90. Sorrento is a family-run Italian restaurant, est 1894, that offers high-class dishes, using the finest and freshest ingredients. The interior is elegant yet unimposing, with classic Neapolitan decor and stylish Seating. The menu is hearty and flavoursome, including deep fried squid, pasta with garlic, chilli, olive oil, rocket leaves and parsley, salmon and lemon sole with capers and garlic, and veal flamed in brandy with mushrooms and cream sauce. On average, a sumptuous 3 course meal costs an affordable £35 per person. The 2/3 course set menu available from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as daily chef's specials. Examples a lobster tail, with king prawns, mussels, and clams, served with linguiniin a white wine, tomato, garlic and chilli sauce. Calves Liver, Fillet and Sirloin Steak, Escallops of Veal, Seafood Platter, Just 4 minutes from the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, peaceful al fresco dining is available on the Terrace.
Reviewed By freddiedoncaster - Doncaster
Lovely traditional Italian restaurant that is always consistent.
Pleasant staff and lovely well cooked fayre.
It would have been nice to have seen lamb on the menu,as I'd had it twice before at Sorrento and it had been fantastic.
The only criticism is the price of the rosé wines,they are far too expensive,I couldn't even see a house selection for one.I believe they stated at around the £25 mark,whilst you could get a lovely white for around £18.
I just hope on my next visit I will be able to see a reasonably priced rosé!!
4. Balti Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
New restaurant opened only four months ago. The owners have run a takeaway outlet in Stratford for many years and have now moved into the restaurant business.The food is superb. The owners are young, enthusiastic and deserve to make a tremendous success of the business.Excellent value for money is given on a comprehensive meal deal .Definitely worth a visit if you appreciate really high quality Indian/bangladeshi food.
Reviewed By JohnMoosse - Devon, United Kingdom
What a lovely restaurant with superb food, great choice and cooked how you like it.
If they don’t have your favourite dish on the menu, they will still make it to your liking.
Service is first class, and with a smile, you are rushed.
Would go again no problem.
5. No 9 Church St
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 858 reviews
Located between the commercial centre and the heart of Stratford upon Avon’s “Old Town”, No9. Church St. is a grade II listed building dating back over 400 years.Renovated and refurbished to make the most of its original features and character the building is now home to Stratford’s latest addition to its vibrant and diverse restaurant scene.No.9 Church St. is the brain child of Wayne Thomson and Dan Robinson, friends and colleagues for the last 10 years and with over 30 years of culinary experience between them. Their aim is to make No.9 Church St. a town centre restaurant with a neighbourhood feel...serving seasonal British food with a contemporary twist in a relaxed environment with informal yet professional staff, the wine list will feature some fantastic Artisan wines at sensible prices.A unique feature of the restaurant will be Upstairs at No9. A private dining room offering bespoke, tailored menus and a dedicated Butler service to parties of up to 10 people, although larger parties can be catered for in the main restaurant by prior booking.
Reviewed By Threeshires - Hockley Heath, United Kingdom
Came a son part of a 50th birthday celebration for the tasting menu - wholeheartedly agree with previous reviewer. The whole evening was an experience - wonderful food matched with fabulous wines. Attentive, friendly and fun staff - thank you for an amazing night !
6. The Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Beverley E - Wrexham County, United Kingdom
Found this pub by accident and glad we did. Lovely little pub staff very friendly and helpful. The menu had good choice and the food was beautiful well cooked and very tasty. I would recommend the chocolate orange and cointreau torte with blood orange sorbet, the sorbet is out of this world!!!
7. Mida Mediterranean Coffee House & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 599 reviews
Reviewed By Liz G - Chepstow, United Kingdom
Called in for a coffee before exploring Stratford. It was too early for lunch although we have had lunch here on a previous visit to the town. Quirky decor. Friendly service
8. Emporium Tea Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Also listed at www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/eating/tea-and-coffee-shop ; it's just a cafe but too good not to list, wonderful homemade cakes like fruit scones, great tea, modern coffees, glowing review pending. The miscellany of China crockery is an attraction in itself.
Reviewed By sharonagius - London, United Kingdom
Found my way in here after Reading the reviews, and was not disappointed. Although a fairly basic menu (which for a small tea rooms squished in an antique centre is not that surprising) the salads were delicious (highly recommend the warm goats cheese on brioche) with the salad beautifully presented, and one of the freshest I have had.
Had to have a scone, which was very good indeed. I am not a fan of grace cherries but the scone itself was a lovely medium weight texture, warm and tasty and was fabulous with the double cream and jam.
A selection of cakes looked tempting, only half were homemade but they all looked good, if not a little sweet.
If I worked in that area I would be there all the time!
9. El Greco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By denise l - Heathfield, United Kingdom
We were visiting Stratford on Avon and looking at Tripadvisor saw the positive reviews. We have been to Greece a number of times so have some knowledge of Greek food and enjoy it.
We both close the 3 mezze or tapas plates for £10.95 per person. This meant that we had 6 mezzes and we chose, taramasalata, pork souvlaki, chicken souvlaki, moussaka, stifado and calamari with a large plate of pitta bread. Everything tasted good and we had no leftovers.The stifado tasted very authentic with a rich sauce, small onions and very tender beef and the calamari was delicious. With a glass of white wine each, it came to £35. If we hadn't been driving we would have had a bottle of wine. Service was prompt and courteous. I would recommend this restaurant.
10. Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Loxley’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an independently owned, family run business based in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Reviewed By Joshua N
Having read such positive reviews we booked a Sunday lunch- it was very disappointing. The meal started in a positive light with the cauliflower soup only to go downhill. The roast beef was very over-cooked and dry, although it did seem to be of high quality; however, the garnishes were very poor. The ‘goose fat’ potatoes were soggy, not fluffy and bland. The vegetables were very generic and lacked flavour with the gravy being the high note of the course with a rich flavour full of umami. To follow, we had orange treacle tart, which was mediocre; it lacked any orange flavour, with the accompaniment of marmalade ice cream also lacking any flavour.
Overall this was a very disappointing meal, especially considering the hype, with its only redeeming feature being the service, which was attentive.
