Cheltenham restaurants and cafes – food for the soul
Food lovers are in for a treat in Cheltenham. From award-winning fine dining to buzzing street food and local gems, the town offers an unrivalled mix of global cuisine and local flavour.
Fine dining in Cheltenham
Topping the bill are Le Champignon Sauvage and Lumiere Restaurant.
Le Champignon Sauvage is Cheltenham’s Michelin-starred gem in The Suffolks, serving inventive seasonal dishes in an intimate setting. Le Champignon Sauvage has held a Michelin star for 30+ consecutive years, first awarded in 1995. Lumiere Restaurant, a British modern restaurant located on Clarence Parade, retained its Michelin star for a fourth year in 2026.
Other Cheltenham restaurants featured in the Michelin guide 2026 include:
- Prithvi - consistently ranked among the UK’s best by TripAdvisor
- Bhoomi Kitchen - run by the third generation of a family who settled here from India 50 years ago
- Journey - a hidden fine dining adventure which explores flavour, memories, and imagination
- Purslane - elegant seafood-focused dining
- Memsahib Lounge - contemporary Indian cuisine inspired by a Memsahib style of hospitality
- Jai Ho - meaning "let victory prevail" in Hindi, is all about celebrating good times with great food and drinks. Located in Bishops Cleeve.
- Cowley Manor - located inside a glorious Cotswolds country house hotel, near Cheltenham. Cowley serves bold, vibrant cooking.
Full details on the Michelin Guide.
Cheltenham independent restaurants and local favourites
Cheltenham is full of outstanding independents that bring creativity and charm to the table. Look out for:
- Woodkraft, owned by MasterChef winner Simon Wood
- East India Café, Anglo-Indian tasting menus with a heritage twist
- Sef Steakhouse, premium cuts of meat cooked to perfection over charcoal
- Mirari, Basque-inspired menu and delicious cocktails
- Chaplais Kitchen, offering global flavours to eat in or takeaway
- Settebello, Italian restaurant bringing the flavours of Southern Italy to Cheltenham
- KIBOU, award-winning Japanese restaurant
- Paparrito’s, loved for their fully loaded burritos
- Bar & Wok, a fast-paced noodle bar adored by locals
- Nagomi, authentic Japanese and Korean restaurant specialising in interactive BBQ and hot pot dining
- Pho, Vietnamese restaurant serving fresh street food inspired by the flavours of Vietnam.
- The Coconut Tree, for vibrant Sri Lankan street food
Cheltenham cafes, pubs and afternoon tea
Cheltenham’s café culture is as strong as its coffee. Enjoy al fresco dining on the Promenade or at hotspots like The Brewery Quarter and Montpellier.
For a memorable afternoon tea, try:
Unmissable pubs and bars include:
Food and drink experiences in Cheltenham
Cheltenham offers more than just meals – it serves up experiences. Try:
Planning your foodie trip
Whether you're here for a gourmet getaway or just passing through, Cheltenham’s food scene is one to savour.
Explore all our restaurants and cafés, check out foodie events on our what's on guide, and don’t miss our regular Foodie Focus blogs.
