William's

4.7

1720 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Healthy

William’s is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer in the heart of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

A veritable Cotswolds institution for over forty-five years, William’s has recently benefitted from a full-scale refurbishment of both the restaurant and shop area in January 2020.

Alongside a 64-cover new restaurant sits a new fish counter displaying an outstanding range of fresh seafood, delivered daily from Scotland and the South West coastline. The adjacent delicatessen offers a large selection of chef-prepared meals, cheeses, charcuterie and terrines as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.

We are proud to have been voted one of Matthew Fort’s ‘Five Favourite Places to Shop’ and one of Rick Stein’s ‘Food Heroes’.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01453 832240
Website
http://www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL
Neighborhood
Nailsworth
Cross street
In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
Parking details
Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
Public transit
Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce Vierge£19.00
Artisan, traditional oysters from the pristine environment of the Kyle of Durness, on the Northern tip of Scotland
William's Spicy Crab Soup with Toasted Sourdough£10.50
Pan-Roasted Cornish King Scallops, Celeriac Purée, Parsley Oil and Toasted Hazelnuts£17.50
Cured Salmon Gravadlax served with a Mango, Chilli & Lime Salsa£12.00
Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and Croutons£10.50
Heritage Tomatoes with Goat's Curd, Spiced Tomato Chutney and Filo Crisps£10.50

Main Courses

Mussels in a Red Thai & Coconut Broth served with French Fries£18.50
Giant Split Prawns served Hot with Garlic Butter, French Fries and a Mixed Salad£24.00
- two halves£29.95
- three halves£39.95
Half a Hot Native Lobster with Garlic Butter, a Mixed Salad & French Fries£36.00
Loch Duart Salmon Wellington wrapped in a Mushroom & Buckwheat Duxelles with Spinach and Savoury Cabbage, served with Hollandaise Sauce£25.00
Sri-Lankan Monkfish & Prawn Curry with Fragrant Rice and Pak Choi£27.00
Baked Cornish Hake wrapped in Parma Ham with Cabbage, Spinach, Parsley-Crushed Potatoes and a Tomato Butter Sauce£25.00
Pan-Roasted Halibut Steak with Dauphinoise Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli and a Crab Velouté£36.00
Grilled Swordfish Steak on a Green Bean, Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Rocket Salad with a Preserved Lemon Dressing£26.00
30-Day Aged Fillet Steak, a Green Pepper & Wild Mushroom Sauce, Baked Vine Tomatoes & French Fries£36.00
Rigatoni Pasta with a Kale & Walnut Pesto, Cavalo Nero Sauce and freshly grated Parmesan£18.50

Side Dishes

French Fries£4.50
Baby Potatoes
Baguette Salted Butter
Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

Strawberry and Cream Choux Bun with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate Soil£9.00
Warm Pear & Ginger Cake, Toffee & Lime Sauce and Salted Caramel Ice Cream£9.00
Autumn Spiced Egg Custard Tart with Black Fig Jam and Clotted Cream
Ice Creams: chocolate / strawberry / Madagascan vanilla / salted caramel
- one scoop£6.75
- two scoops£7.50
- three scoops£9.00
Sorbets: raspberry / lemon / mango
- one scoop£6.75
- two scoops£7.50
- three scoops£9.00
Café Gourmand: A Barista Coffee with a Selection of Three Dark Chocolate Truffles£7.95
A Selection of William's Cheeses with Frozen Grapes, Membrillo Jelly and Biscuits£9.75

What 1,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Overall
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Service
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Ambiance
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Healthy
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Neighborhood gem
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

William's is a delightful choice for seafood lovers, praised for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Diners consistently enjoy "beautifully cooked fish" and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's charming ambiance and attentive staff make it ideal for any occasion. Regulars commend its "exceptional quality," ensuring a memorable dining experience every time.

1,720 Reviews

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Emma
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal , thank you so much for making my husband birthday extra special with the surprise cake plate. We can’t wait to visit again. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy 2025
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Lynn
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch with fish to dream about - soups, giant prawns and sea bass all beautifully cooked. Helpful and attentive staff.
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Alan
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience as ever. Food to die for. Service exceptional and friendly. Just a wonderful wonderful night out. Only slight grumble being it was my 25th wedding anniversary and had booked two months in advance asking for a table by the window. This didn’t happen which was a bit disappointing but frankly an oversight. Will be back again very soon. Tuna to die for.
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Amanda
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening, thank you. We will definitely be back
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Helen
Gloucestershire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food and food verbal experience at Williams!!! Love it here!
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Simon
Bath
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Been many times and unfortunately today our order was wrong, food luke warm & crab soup very thin & watery. service was not the usual standard & had to ask many times for any thing to appear. Shame after we had really built the restaurant up to the 4 people we took.
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Sue
Bath
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely as always - it's a unique place - very relaxed with lovely food and wine, my salmon was delicious with a creamy and very tasty sauce I would have liked some greens though since it was all very rich Chocolate truffles with coffee very yummy!
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ALISON
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding fish restaurant in comfortable room - noise level good with first class service. Pricing reasonable with good wine list. Pleasantly full.
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Richard
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food atmosphere and staff all sensational It’s like escaping to another world A little bit of heaven Sue is our favourite
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Neil
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always fantastic been going there for many years can’t fault it and wonderful staff.
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FAQs

William's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01453 832240.

William's is rated 4.7 stars by 1720 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL

Additional information

Cross street
In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
Neighborhood
Nailsworth
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
Public transit
Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk/
Phone number
01453 832240

William's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Nibbles

Spiced Gordal & Provençal Olives£4.95

Salted Catalan Almonds£3.95

Taramasalata with Grissini£4.95

Starters

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce Vierge£19.00

William's Spicy Crab Soup with Toasted Sourdough£10.50

Pan-Roasted Cornish King Scallops, Celeriac Purée, Parsley Oil and Toasted Hazelnuts£17.50

Cured Salmon Gravadlax served with a Mango, Chilli & Lime Salsa£12.00

Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and Croutons£10.50

Heritage Tomatoes with Goat's Curd, Spiced Tomato Chutney and Filo Crisps£10.50

Main Courses

Mussels in a Red Thai & Coconut Broth served with French Fries£18.50

Giant Split Prawns served Hot with Garlic Butter, French Fries and a Mixed Salad£24.00

Half a Hot Native Lobster with Garlic Butter, a Mixed Salad & French Fries£36.00

Loch Duart Salmon Wellington wrapped in a Mushroom & Buckwheat Duxelles with Spinach and Savoury Cabbage, served with Hollandaise Sauce£25.00

Sri-Lankan Monkfish & Prawn Curry with Fragrant Rice and Pak Choi£27.00

Baked Cornish Hake wrapped in Parma Ham with Cabbage, Spinach, Parsley-Crushed Potatoes and a Tomato Butter Sauce£25.00

Pan-Roasted Halibut Steak with Dauphinoise Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli and a Crab Velouté£36.00

Grilled Swordfish Steak on a Green Bean, Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Rocket Salad with a Preserved Lemon Dressing£26.00

30-Day Aged Fillet Steak, a Green Pepper & Wild Mushroom Sauce, Baked Vine Tomatoes & French Fries£36.00

Rigatoni Pasta with a Kale & Walnut Pesto, Cavalo Nero Sauce and freshly grated Parmesan£18.50

Side Dishes

French Fries£4.50

Baby Potatoes

Baguette Salted Butter

Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

Strawberry and Cream Choux Bun with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate Soil£9.00

Warm Pear & Ginger Cake, Toffee & Lime Sauce and Salted Caramel Ice Cream£9.00

Autumn Spiced Egg Custard Tart with Black Fig Jam and Clotted Cream

Ice Creams: chocolate / strawberry / Madagascan vanilla / salted caramel

Sorbets: raspberry / lemon / mango

Café Gourmand: A Barista Coffee with a Selection of Three Dark Chocolate Truffles£7.95

A Selection of William's Cheeses with Frozen Grapes, Membrillo Jelly and Biscuits£9.75

Overall ratings and reviews

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