Guide Book Recommended Restaurants in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is truly a foodie's paradise. Home to a rich tapestry of culinary delights and exotic eats worthy of any gastronomes guidebook. 

Speaking of guidebooks, The Michelin Guide, The Good Food Guide, Harden's, and AA all have innumerable recommendations in the town for reliably fantastic food.

At the pinnacle, there is Cheltenham’s Michelin Star restaurant's Lumiere, in the heart of the town centre, and Le Champignon Sauvage, residing in the pretty district of The Suffolks. Two perfect ‘special occasion’ spots guaranteed to wow.    

The highlights continue with AA Rosette holders Greenway Hotel, Ellenborough Park and Hatherley Manor. Combining delectable food at their on-site restaurants, with elegant stays in their delightful rooms.

Meanwhile, fish lovers can enjoy fresh seafood from Cornwall and Scotland at Purslane. Whose five and seven-course tasting menu is “worthy of attention from any serious fine-diner.”

Looking for amazing food without the fanfare? The Coconut Tree on St Paul's Road is the place to be. Providing Sri Lankan street food rich in Ceylon spices, in a no-fuss, youthfully spirited venue. It’s the perfect place to share dinner with friends and throw back some fiery cocktails. 

Those looking to add a little spice to their life have plenty of guidebook-recommended restaurants to choose from in Cheltenham. In no particular order, we have Prithvi with its 'Outstanding and imaginative cooking with an Indian twist'. The Curry Corner described by Gordon Ramsay as “exquisite flavours, better than in India”, and Bhoomi Kitchen which received rave reviews in Hardens saying “I’d gladly eat their dosas for the rest of my days – in fact, I’m salivating just by writing about them!”

Of course, the guidebooks are not the only source of credible information and Cheltenham's enviable offering of restaurants, bars, and cafes should not be underestimated. You can see a full overview of our gastronomic delights on our eating-out page. Bon appétit!