Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Restaurants

Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; Warwick and Kenilworth both have good restaurant options. Birmingham has good international restaurants but is probably most famous for its Indian and Pakistani "curry houses"; you'll find good choices both in the city center and out of town. The city hosts the annual Taste of Birmingham Festival in July. In the rest of the Midlands, casual spots dominate, although Ludlow has some exceptionally good restaurants.

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  • 1. Arkle at the Chester Grosvenor

    $$$$

    This sophisticated restaurant within one of Chester's most resplendent hotels is a real splurge of an experience, but completely worth it. The tasting menu, which features delicious British ingredients such as native lobster with Isle of Wight tomatoes or Scottish mussels will delight and surprise.

    Eastgate St., Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1LT, England
    01244-324024

    Known For

    • Delicious tasting menus
    • Glamorous and decadent dining room
    • Fine British ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 2. Simpsons

    $$$$ | Edgbaston

    This bright and modern restaurant with rooms housed in a gleaming Georgian villa is known for its French-influenced cuisine with resolutely British ingredients. The assured and welcoming service makes it easy to savor specialties such as Aberdeenshire beef bavette and cheek or quail with elderberries and parsley, which have secured its Michelin star since 1999. A mile south of the city center, it's an excellent dining choice and has won accolates for its plant-based approach to cooking, too.

    20 Highfield Rd., Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 3DU, England
    0121-454–3434

    Known For

    • Impressive tasting menus
    • Plant-based cooking
    • Beautiful Georgian decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 3. Le Bistrot Pierre

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    There's always a satisfied hum in the air at this large, modern, and bustling bistro, part of a small chain, that’s close to the river. It’s French and the menu makes that known; olives from Provence, sausage from the Beaujolais region, pâtés, mussels in a Roquefort sauce, beef bourguignon, and rustic French cheeses all appear. Croque monsieur (toasted ham and cheese sandwich) is a popular lunchtime dish. Vegetarians and kids are well catered for, and the service is amicable and attentive.

    Swan's Nest La., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LT, England
    01789-264804

    Known For

    • Regional French cuisine
    • Riverside dining
    • Good menu for kids
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