Although none feature from Milton Keynes or Buckinghamshire, the list features some from surrounding counties and plenty from London.
Here we have picked out 10 from the top 50 that are the closest to Milton Keynes and the wider Buckinghamshire area.
5. OMA
The OMA restaurant, sixth on the list, and located in the Southwark area of London, combines a crudo bar, which comes from the Greek word for raw, with a live fire kitchen. The menu features sections dedicated to breads and dips, and both large and small sharing plates, while there is a 450-strong wine list, with around 60 per cent of it sourced from Greece Photo: National Restaurant Awards
6. AngloThai
AngloThai, winner of Opening of the Year, and placed seventh on the list, is located in the Marylebone area of London. This Thai-European restaurant run by John and Desiree Chantarasak went permanent in 2024. It takes inspiration from Thailand but uses products from the UK, and although started serving an a la carte menu quickly moved to a tasting menu. Photo: National Restaurant Awards
7. Dorian
Dorian, ranked tenth in the list, is located in the Notting Hill area of London. The restaurant, owned by Chris D’Sylva, launched in 2022 and is run by a young team of industry professionals. The savoury menu features three core parts including snacks such as caviar rosti, starters such as beef tartare and a mains selection including a number of steak options. Photo: Google Street View
8. The Devonshire
The Devonshire, located in the Soho area of London, and ranked 12th on the list, is the winner of Gastropub of the Year. The Devonshire can boast the combination of a busy pub and a thriving upstairs restaurant. It is known for its high-quality Guinness and in-house butchery, and offers meals at competitive prices - with three courses of prawn and langoustine cocktail, steak and chips, and sticky toffee pudding available for £29. Photo: Google Street View