Best Restaurants in East Anglia

In total, there are 116 award winning restaurants in East Anglia, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in East Anglia? 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 East Anglia is Midsummer House in Cambridge (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Daniel Clifford serves up award winning Creative Cuisine. Midsummer House currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 70th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently 7 listed Michelin Star restaurants in East Anglia consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 Michelin Stars and 6 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 25 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 97 listed AA Rosette restaurants in East Anglia consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 10 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 50 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 34 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled with grace in the bosom of the United Kingdom, East Anglia is a geographic feast providing a platter of culinary culture. Delightfully rural yet strikingly coastal, it lends itself to a unique tapestry of tastes, resplendent in local produce and grounded in centuries of gastronomic tradition. This cornucopia of farmland, fen, and sea is the source of foods as varied as the geography itself, intertwining the region's rich history and the earth's bounty at every turn. For the quintessential foodie, East Anglia is a veritable playground. It is steeped in a long and storied history, which is reflected in the region's cuisine. Numerous establishments, some with foundations reaching back to times of yore, nurture the region's commitment to its roots yet aren't shy to modernise. Signature dishes boasting locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, such as Suffolk pork, Norfolk Black turkey, and Cromer crabs, have a story adorning every bite, painting a vivid picture amid the culinary landscape. Weekend markets brim with the pride of artisans, offering handmade cheeses, bread, and brews that offer a gastronomic tour of the region. Through innovative menus, spectacular restaurant scenery, or a simple but hearty homely meal, East Anglia serves more than food—it serves a charming piece of British heritage.