Best Restaurants in Staffordshire

In total, there are 13 award winning restaurants in Staffordshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Staffordshire? 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 Staffordshire is Upstairs by Tom Shepherd in Lichfield (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Tom Shepherd serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Upstairs by Tom Shepherd currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 63rd in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Staffordshire which holds 1 Michelin star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 5 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 12 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Staffordshire consisting of 3 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Right in the heart of England, the county of Staffordshire, steeped in historical significance, is noteworthy not only because of its rich industrial history, but also its alluring food and restaurant culture that can trace back centuries. The area has long been associated with the ceramics and pottery industry. This, interestingly enough, has had a profound influence on its gastronomic history. Think of the iconic Staffordshire oatcake, a versatile staple originally cooked on pottery kilns and now gaining recognition on numerous sophisticated menus across the United Kingdom. Other distinctive traditional delights include the succulent Tamworth pork, indicative of Staffordshire's illustrious agricultural past. Over the years, Staffordshire has witnessed a remarkable restaurant evolution, growing from humble pub fare to a bustling culinary scene praised by gastronomes countrywide. The county is flanked with a range of eateries, from historic inns serving hearty British fare, to innovative Michelin-starred venues offering modern interpretations of the classics. Staffordshire inspires with its array of regional products, reliability on seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients and most notably, its commitment to preserving culinary heritage whilst pushing boundaries in creative food experiments. Truly, a journey to Staffordshire speaks volumes about the rich and dynamic evolution of British culinary traditions.