Best Mediterranean Restaurants in the UK and Ireland

In total, there are 66 award winning Mediterranean restaurants in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more Mediterranean restaurants listed? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major food guides in the UK and Ireland; that's less than 3% of all restaurants here.

The best Mediterranean restaurant in the UK and Ireland is The Ninth in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jun Tanaka serves up award winning Mediterranean Cuisine. The Ninth currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently 3 listed Mediterranean Michelin Star restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 3 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 8 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 27 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 34 listed AA Rosette Mediterranean restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 20 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 12 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

The UK's restaurant scene is bursting with a rich kaleidoscope of Mediterranean flavours, boasting a bustling expanse of eateries that cater to the avid gourmand's penchant for sun-kissed flavours. Whether it's in the atmospheric heart of London or the quaint countryside villages, the infusion of Mediterranean flavours intertwined with British nuances is evident in good measure. This resurgence in Mediterranean cuisine has brought about a subtle transformation, with the vast palette of flavours including Spanish, Italian, Greek and Lebanese cultivating a dedicated and ever-expanding following. Particularly of note at the high end of this delicious transformation is the renowned restaurant, 'The Coal Shed' in Brighton. The Tunisian born, Chef Paul Foster, offers a culinary symphony combining tasteful British cuts of meat, fish with North African and Turkish spices creating a sizzling gastronomic showcase, pulling in influences from across the Mediterranean with a distinctly British twist. In Kensington, celebrity chef Jose Pizarro reigns supreme with 'Jose Pizarro,' featuring traditional as well as adventurous Spanish tapas. His innovative spin on Mediterranean classics integral to the menu, evoke the spirit of the Mediterranean, with the gastronomic narrative spun by these chefs making both these venues exceedingly compelling in their own right. The UK restaurant scene thus undoubtedly provides a vibrant, flourishing panorama highlighting the culinary splendour of the Mediterranean, replete with authentic, innovative experiences that are a must-visit for true lovers of this cuisine.