OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK 2025 list is here to inspire diners where to eat next and to highlight industry dining trends.
The list is compiled by analysing more than 780,000 diner reviews, ratings, reservation demand and percentage of five-star reviews among other factors, featuring a list of restaurants perfect for any occasion.
Sasha Shaker, senior director at OpenTable in the UK and Ireland said of this year’s list: “From exciting new names like Nina in London to much-loved local favourites such as Opheem in Birmingham and Higher Ground in Manchester, the list celebrates the fantastic spots that the UK has to offer.
“Whether diners are after a happy hour menu, a certain cuisine type or spot for group dining, there’s a place to match every taste and occasion.”
The Scottish restaurants in the 2025 top 100 are: The Rustic Grill in Turriff; Little Capo, Paz Taqueria, Skua, The Broughton and The Spanish Butcher all in Edinburgh and a ‘hidden gem in Johnstone, Dé Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant & Bar.
Of De Buddha, the OpenTable team wrote: “Dé Buddha offers a delightful culinary experience with authentic Nepali dishes and multi-cuisine options, tantalizing the taste buds with rich flavors and aromatic spices.
"Set amidst a beautiful ambiance, the restaurant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for diners. From the moment guests step inside, they are greeted by a charming blend of Nepali culture and modern elegance.”
OpenTable looked at the number of seated diners per party size, time slot and cuisines from online reservations for all active restaurants on the OpenTable platform in the UK from 1 January - 31 August, 2025 and compared it to the corresponding time period in 2024 (3 January - 1 September).
OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2025 list is generated from over 780,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diner and dining metrics from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches.
Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score, used to rank the list. The resulting list appears A-Z, not in ranked order.
