Best Restaurants in The Isle of Wight

In total, there are 9 award winning restaurants in The Isle of Wight, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The Isle of Wight? 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 The Isle of Wight is The Terrace in Yarmouth (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Classic Cuisine. The Terrace currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in The Isle of Wight, however there are 5 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 7 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The Isle of Wight consisting of 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Perched off the southern coast of England, the luscious Isle of Wight holds a rich gastronomic history that embodies the vibrant culture of the United Kingdom. This island embraces fondly the legacy of classic British cuisine while simultaneously exploring contemporary culinary artistry in its totality. The unique blend of old-world charm and avant-garde food culture creates a dining mosaic that is refreshing, enjoyable, and absolutely unforgettable. Adding to its bewitching beauty, the Isle of Wight is celebrated for its abundant local produce. The waters surrounding the island are a bountiful source of fresh seafood, offering the freshest catch to the bustling food scene. The flavourful Ventnor Bay crab, for instance, has become a delightful staple in numerous restaurants across the island. From age-old coaching inns, like 'The Taverners', maintaining timeless culinary traditions, to modern gastronomic centres like 'The Waterfront Inn', introducing avant-garde creations, the island's dining scene remains an escapade of bewitching culinary tales. Over time, this scenic part of the United Kingdom has blossomed into a gastronomic hotspot, cultivating a food heritage that's truly its own.