The Top 10 Michelin Star & Michelin Guide Restaurants in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is blessed with world-class dining, from cosy pubs that have earned Michelin stars to elegant manor house restaurants serving multi-course tasting menus. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, marking a proposal, or simply want to treat yourselves during your stay, here are the top Michelin Star and Michelin Guide-recognised restaurants in the Cotswolds.
Bybrook, Castle Combe
⭐ One Michelin Star
Located in The Manor House hotel, Bybrook offers refined dining in a stunning country house setting. The menus are seasonal, elegant, and rooted in the best of British produce.
www.themanorhouse.co.uk/dining/bybrook
Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham
⭐ One Michelin Star
Run by David & Helen Everitt-Matthias, this Cheltenham institution is famous for precise, flavour-driven dishes with French flair. It’s been one of the region’s leading restaurants for decades.
www.lechampignonsauvage.co.uk
The Dining Room, Whatley Manor, Malmesbury
⭐ One Michelin Star + Michelin Green Star
A fine-dining experience with a strong focus on sustainability. Executive Chef Ricki Weston’s menus are creative and beautifully presented, making every meal here unforgettable.
www.whatleymanor.com/dining
The Royal Oak, Whatcote
⭐ One Michelin Star
A true “Michelin-starred pub,” The Royal Oak offers an intimate setting with exceptional food. Expect creative twists on British classics, crafted with the best local and seasonal ingredients.
www.theroyaloakwhatcote.co.uk
Restaurant Hywel Jones, Lucknam Park, Colerne
⭐ One Michelin Star
Set in the grand surroundings of Lucknam Park, this is a destination restaurant for those who want classic fine dining with impeccable service.
www.lucknampark.co.uk/dining/hywel-jones
Lumière, Cheltenham
⭐ One Michelin Star (new for 2025)
Modern, stylish, and already making waves in the dining scene, Lumière is celebrated for its innovative menus that showcase the best of British seasonal produce.
www.restaurant-lumiere.co.uk
The Atrium at Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter
Not Michelin-starred, but highly regarded (3 AA Rosettes). The Atrium is well known for fine dining tasting menus in a boutique manor house setting.
www.lordsofthemanor.com/dining/atrium
MO, Dormy House Hotel, Broadway
This exclusive chef’s table experience offers a seasonal eight-course tasting menu in an intimate setting — a true treat for foodies.
www.dormyhouse.co.uk/eat/mo
The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury
One of England’s oldest hotels, The Old Bell pairs historic charm with refined dining that celebrates local produce. While not Michelin-starred, it’s frequently named among the Cotswolds’ best restaurants.
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk/dining
The Pig at Barnsley, near Cirencester
Part of The Pig group, this restaurant follows their much-loved “plot to plate” philosophy. Expect seasonal menus with homegrown produce and a relaxed yet stylish setting.
www.thepighotel.com/at-barnsley
Fine Dining Meets Cottage Comfort
One of the joys of staying in a Tucked Away cottage is that you can pair indulgent fine-dining nights out with simple, cosy meals at home. Whether you treat yourselves to a Michelin-starred tasting menu or bring back local ingredients to cook in your cottage kitchen, the Cotswolds is a foodie paradise waiting to be explored.
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