Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Shaftesbury

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Abbot's SalfordAbergavennyAbingdonAlcesterAldermastonAlresford

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1. Pythouse Kitchen Garden

4.8

Exceptional(1658)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Salisbury

Booked 23 times today

At Pythouse Kitchen Garden, you'll find an idyllic atmosphere in which to enjoy fantastic food. We offer covered outdoor seating in our glorious garden and indoor seating in the conservatory and potting shed. Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a lunchtime destination only at present.Head chef Darren Broom's passion lies in producing food with an unmistakable sense of terroir. For Darren, provenance is not just the backstory to his ingredients, it’s everywhere in the look, feel and taste of his food. We are keen to champion our own produce first and foremost, providing guests with a unique and ever-changing insight into the seasons. We work closely with the garden team to manage and maintain the garden and to deliver a programme of regeneration and sustainability.

2. NEST

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Shaftesbury

Booked 2 times today

Serving fusion and eclectic flavours, nestled within the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. We are passionate about all things edible and love serving up joy.Visit to taste and experience NEST

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3. The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas Airfield

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4.6

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Shaftesbury

Booked 18 times today

Sat atop a hill in the Cranborne Chase Area of Natural Beauty with stunning views over Shaftesbury and beyond, Compton Abbas Airfield is the perfect place to enjoy the day. Feast your eyes on beautiful historic aircraft and observe the comings and goings of our fabulous light aircraft community while enjoying authentic Texas barbecue dishes smoked on-site in The Smokehouse restaurant.The workhorse of the The Smokehouse is our J&R Oyler Smoker, the first of its kind in the UK and only the second in Europe. J&R’s Smokers are forged in the barbecue heartlands of Texas, and we have flown one in to bring that experience to Compton Abbas Airfield. So come and join us for our signature eight-hour smoked dishes or our new 'Sunday Roast' Smoked Meat Platter and a refreshing pint of local beer!

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4. The Ivy Asia, Guildford

4.5

Awesome(3304)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Guildford

Booked 91 times today

Located in the fashionable Tunsgate Quarter, The Ivy Asia Guildford is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, incredible entertainment plus cocktails to bring a dash of drama to the evening. Savour a menu as rich and varied as the diverse cultures that span the continent of Asia. With pan-Asian classics alongside exciting new dishes and incredible vegetarian and plant-based options, there’s something to please all palates. Expect a range of Sushi and Sashimi as well as small plates such as Pork and Kimchi dumplings or Vegetable Gyozas or large plates such as smoking BBQ Lamb Chops or Slow-cooked Pork Belly. When the Afternoon hits you do not want to miss out on our Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, combining our best dishes all in one unique offering. Want to stay and play late into the night? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We’ll be carrying on the party with incredible entertainment including live DJs every

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5. Malverleys Farm & Dining

4.7

Exceptional(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newbury

Booked 10 times today

Set on the edge of the picturesque Wessex Downs in the North Hampshire countryside, Malverleys is a small farm, restaurant, bakery and shop. We offer a versatile space for the local community to enjoy coffee, wholesome food and carefully sourced produce.Malverleys provides an outlet immersed in the countryside where friends and family can meet, or those seeking time to themselves can enjoy the comfortable, tranquil atmosphere. Visitors have the opportunity to purchase sustainably sourced products, attend horticultural workshops, and dine in the restaurant where ingredients are seasonal and often raised/grown on-site in the market garden and surrounding land. We also source the best of British fish, with deliveries throughout the week from day-boats landing at Looe harbour and from Hampshire's chalk streams.We are sorry but we cannot accommodate dogs in our restaurant area over lunch or dinner services.

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6. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 85 times today

The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

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7. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1455)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 8 times today

Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon. Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years. We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

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8. The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden

4.3

Awesome(13148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Bath

Booked 156 times today

The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden on Milsom Street offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining in historic Bath Spa.

9. Chez Dominique

4.8

Exceptional(2878)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Bath

Booked 11 times today

Chez Dominique is a family run restaurant serving French and European food. We are located on the beautiful Argyle Street just over Pulteney Bridge and our smaller dining room, which can also be booked for private dining, overlooks Pulteney Weir. We have a carefully chosen wine list and an interesting selection of drinks. Bookings of 5-6 will be seated either in our Main Restaurant or Private Dining Room. Bookings of 7-8 will be seated in the Private Dining Room.We look forward to welcoming you to Chez Dominique where you can enjoy good food and drink in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

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10. Upstairs at Landrace

4.8

Exceptional(244)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Bath

Booked 15 times today

Upstairs at Landrace is a casual neighbourhood bar & bistro, our food is led by ingredients which are carefully sourced from local farms and market gardens, we work with producers who have a natural approach to growing and use regenerative, high welfare farming techniques. The menu regularly features handmade pasta, line-caught Cornish fish and meat from Haye Farm in Devon, and Huntsham Farm in Herefordshire.You can join us for a quick plate of pasta at lunchtime or a longer celebratory meal with friends & family in the evening. Our menu changes regularly, you can find sample menus updated weekly on our website.The wine/cider list changes regularly, focusing on small European growers and makers. All our wines have been made following low intervention organic/biodynamic practices. We also pour many local naturally made ciders and perrys. Our soft drinks are made in house showcasing seasonal cordials, and aperitif/digestif offerings can bookend your meal if desired.

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LesleyVIP
Surrey •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently good food and service and the decor is just amazing
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The Ivy Asia, GuildfordPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Guildford
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4.5
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Maureen
Dorset •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I asked for a special dish that I had eaten there previously and the menu had changed which is good and the chef was amazing and I received my very favourite meal. There were 6 of us and we all enjoyed our food and the young lady serving us was just great! All of us had been before and will certainly go again. The food is freshly prepared so there is a slight wait as it isn’t fast food, but definitely worth the wait!
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NESTPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Shaftesbury
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4.7
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SHONAVIP
New York City •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
A great venue and delicious food. We particularly enjoyed the delightful flatbread and locally sourced wine. The decor is gorgeous, and love the shop.
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Malverleys Farm & DiningPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newbury
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4.7
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Alison
Dorset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
The service was very pleasant, and the food was exceptional, not too fussy , flavours were perfectly balanced and it was as cooked to perfection! Will definitely come back! Thank you
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Pythouse Kitchen GardenPrice: Moderate• British• Salisbury
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4.8
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sally
Dorset •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Lovely breakfast and visit on your way to Shaftesbury
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The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas AirfieldPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Shaftesbury
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4.6

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