Best Restaurants in Somerset

In total, there are 28 award winning restaurants in Somerset, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Somerset? 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 Somerset is Osip in Bruton (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Merlin Labron-Johnson serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Osip currently holds 1 Michelin Star, a ranking of 20th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Somerset which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 3 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 12 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 16 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Somerset consisting of 7 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 9 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Tucked within the heart of the United Kingdom, Somerset offers an intoxicating blend of pastoral charm and gastronomic delights that would tantalize any food lover's palate. Much like a secret truffle nestled in the verdant hills of the British countryside, the county of Somerset could well be considered a gastronome's hidden Eden. The area's rich landscapes serve as fertile ground, yielding a bountiful harvest that shapes it's unique and diverse culinary heritage. One cannot delve into the food scene of Somerset without paying homage to its long and storied history of cheese production. After all, this is the birthplace of the world-renowned Cheddar cheese. Over the years, Somerset's dedicated cheese-makers have been meticulously preserving and enhancing traditional methods creating exquisite cheeses that are as complex and compelling as the region itself. Restaurants take great pride in showcasing these regional specialities; menu items tend to be thoughtfully designed, paying a loving tribute to this dairy heritage. Combined with the fresh produce that the county's farms deliver, Somerset's food scene presents an appealing prospect for culinary explorers, with farm-to-table dining ceaselessly ticking the trend boxes. Whether savouring a creamy cheese platter at a cosy pub or dining in style at a Michelin-starred restaurant, the tastes of Somerset promise a feasting odyssey set to surprise and enchant with each and every bite.