Best Restaurants in Berkshire

In total, there are 32 award winning restaurants in Berkshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Berkshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Berkshire is The Fat Duck in Bray (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Heston Blumenthal serves up award winning Creative Cuisine. The Fat Duck currently holds 3 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 72nd in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently 4 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Berkshire consisting of 2 restaurants holding 3 Michelin Stars and 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 8 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 27 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Berkshire consisting of 2 restaurants holding 5 AA Rosettes, 6 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 9 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 10 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the regal heart of the United Kingdom, Berkshire, with its verdant hills and quaint townships, serves as an enticing hotbed for epicurean indulgence and a rich gastronomic legacy. Marrying historic charm with culinary innovation, the county presents a delightful tapestry of tastes, aromas and textures. With its roots stretching back to several centuries, Berkshire's gastronomic history is deeply intertwined with rural practices, with age-old family run farms serving as the backbone of its vibrant food culture. Vividly evident in Berkshire's culinary landscape is a celebration of all things local. Renowned for its robust farm-to-fork ethos, the restaurants here captivate with enticing menus that showcase Berkshire's bountiful produce. The county is lauded for its illustriously tender Lambourn Valley lamb, the hand-crafted cheeses from Village Maid, and the ever-popular Windsor Ales. Chefs, with their innovative spin on traditional recipes, have woven this local fare into a gastronomic tapestry which lures food enthusiasts from across the globe. As an epicentre of Michelin-starred dining, with the likes of The Waterside Inn and Fat Duck calling it home, Berkshire's restaurant culture is an intriguing mix of time-tested tradition and modern sophistication—a testament to the county's enduring love affair with food, and a sublime treat for the discerning gastronome.