Best Restaurants in Cheltenham

In total, there are 11 award winning restaurants in Cheltenham, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Cheltenham? 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 Cheltenham is Lumiere (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jon Howe serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Lumiere currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 9th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Cheltenham consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 10 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Cheltenham consisting of 2 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 3 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Regency town of Cheltenham in the United Kingdom has been a gastronomic powerhouse for centuries. This delightful culinary treasure trove, famed for its eponymous cheese, and with its food and drink scenes steeped in historical significance, provides a tantalising feast for food lovers nationwide. The town's dining heritage transforms a mundane activity into something truly extraordinary, becoming an integral part of the local lore and culture. The town's food landscape is a chronicle as old as the beautiful sandstone that characterises its architecture; filled with charming eateries that have withstood the test of time, appearing almost frozen in gastronomical history. Yet, amidst the ancient charm and history, the dining scene in Cheltenham is anything but stale. This town is a modern hive of culinary innovation wherein heritage and tradition meet contemporary flavours and styles to create an exceptional dining experience. Establishments like Le Champignon Sauvage and The Daffodil, with their ability to elegantly fuse British classics with international flare, represent an exciting departure from the norm whilst remaining firmly rooted in the town's rich culinary past. The town boasts a gastronomic experience that is as diverse and exciting as it is deeply rooted in tradition, rendering Cheltenham a true culinary destination within the United Kingdom.