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Where to eat in Northamptonshire
Where to eat in Northamptonshire is a delicious dilemma!
Northamptonshire loves to entertain and when it comes to knowing Where to eat in Northamptonshire, we've got something to suit everyone! This cosmopolitan county has a concentration of top restaurants and gastro pubs, not to mention a superb choice of family restaurants and more casual style diners. All types of eating places are well represented here in Northamptonshire.
So, using the links on the left, why not start exploring Northamptonshire's culinary delights?
Northamptonshire boasts an abundance of global dining outlets, serving fine international cuisine: traditional or modern British, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Eastern European, North American, Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, to Middle Eastern and Fusion . . . the list is endless. Whatever takes your fancy, the chances are you can find it, when eating out in Northamptonshire.
If you relish the sophistication of a modern British à la carte menu, the tranquil surroundings of a Japanese restaurant or a romantic, gourmet ‘diner à-deux’ French-style; perhaps a memorable Mediterranean-style extravaganza, Northamptonshire has a great selection of up-market eateries that can certainly compete with top restaurants worldwide.
Perhaps you prefer dining in more informal surroundings; well here too we aim to please! From cafés offering the best of British cooking using local produce to American style diners serving up those huge portions well renowned Stateside; all provide a relaxed atmosphere with a mouth-watering choice of quality dishes. So why not get the family and friends together for a meal you'll all thoroughly enjoy at one of the friendly eating places for which Northamptonshire is renowned!
Of course, there are some occasions when a freshly cooked ‘Fish & Chips’ supper just can't be beaten, and you'll find plenty of outlets willing to oblige with a wide range of traditional British fare.
After a hard day’s sightseeing, there's always the option of staying at home - it seems almost any culinary delight can be delivered as a ‘take-away’ to your door in Northamptonshire! Take a journey around the globe from the comfort of your own home with the traditional Indian, Chinese, Italian and Middle Eastern takeaways available on almost every Northamptonshire high street.
Urban Dining Scene
You'll find each of the main towns has an impressive selection of tastes and styles on offer, with welcoming hospitality thrown in! Northamptonshire’s smaller towns also have some real surprises, with family-run restaurants and character pubs all serving great grub, many using local ingredients. Try, for example:
Bangkok Thai Restaurant, 39a Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DW; Tel: +44 (0)1933 272888; for authentic, top Thai cuisine, look no further; popular restaurant, vast à-la-carte menu; friendly staff; efficient service;
Don Peppi Restorante Italiano, 12a Herriotts Lane, Off Church Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PX; Tel. +44 (0)1933 222965: authentic Italian backdrop; great-tasting Italian food; generous portions; staff keen to please;
La Lucerna, 42 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JS; Tel: +44 (0)1536 485855; exceptional, authentic Italian food; genuine welcome, friendly staff; small, cosy; unpretentious décor;
Metro's, 245-247 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EH; Tel: +44 (0)1604 231323; modern, trendy; welcoming; eclectic international cuisine; good choice;
The Ship Inn, 18 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF; Tel: +44 (0)1832 273918; website: www.theshipinn-oundle.co.uk; friendly ‘local’ pub, situated in the historic county town of Oundle; picturesque location; home cooked food; real ales.
The Northamptonshire countryside is literally peppered with inviting places to eat (and drink, for that matter!), from character country pubs to top-notch Michelin star country hotel restaurants. The following suggestions should whet your appetite:
Bruerne’s Lock, The Canalside, Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SB; Tel: +44 (0)1604 863654; website: www.bruerneslock.com; delightful setting at the top lock of the Grand Union Canal in the village of Stoke Bruerne, 4 miles east of Towcester; historic, red-brick Georgian building; fine reputation for Mediterranean-style cuisine; friendly service with personal touch, lively yet relaxed ambience;
Dunkleys Restaurant, Castle Ashby Station, Grendon Road, Whiston, NN7 1NP; +44 (0)1604 810546; website: www.dunkleysrestaurant.co.uk; delightful rural location; fine à-la-carte dining in what was once a railway station in pre-Beeching days; inspirational English and French cuisine; excellent service;
Riverview Restaurant, Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton, NN7 1NH; Tel: +44 (0)1604 891888; website: www.riverview-restaurant.co.uk; picturesque location in large village of Cogenhoe, 7 miles from Junction 15 of the M1; recommended for its excellent freshly prepared food, sourced from local producers; diverse menus, special offers (check website for latest promotions); friendly atmosphere;
Roade House Restaurant and Hotel, 16 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW; Tel: +44 (0)1604 863372; www.roadehousehotel.co.uk: lovely village location, yet close to Junction 15 of the M1; stylish restaurant; seasonal menus; relaxed atmosphere; elegant décor; ideal for entertaining or special occasions;
The Cock at Roade, 1 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW; Tel: +44 (0)1604 862544: website: www.thecockatroade.co.uk; traditional country village pub and restaurant; relaxing ambience; quality, homemade, value-for-money pub grub; broad menu, children’s menu;
The Hare at Loddington, 5 Main Street, Loddington, Kettering, NN14 1LA; Tel: +44 (0)1536 710337; website: www.thehareloddington.co.uk; central village location; restaurant/bar; warm welcome, friendly staff; mouth-watering menu, fish dishes a speciality; reasonably priced; food freshly cooked; guest ales;
Vine House, High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester, NN12 7NA; Tel: +44 (0)1327 811267; website: www.vinehousehotel.com; charming country restaurant; converted former seventeenth century cottage located in the mediaeval village of Paulerspury; superb traditional cuisine; warm welcome, attentive service; close to Northamptonshire’s many attractions.
Fancy a gourmet weekend sampling local dishes prepared to perfection? For those foodies in our midst, a weekend Gourmet Break (Friday to Sunday) at the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering Parkway, Kettering, NN15 6XT; Tel: +44 (0)1536 416666, website: www.ketteringparkhotel.com, email: kpark@shirehotels.com would go down nicely. Tantalise your taste buds upon arrival with a selection of the Chef's Canapés and a glass of champagne in your room; impressive Langberrys Restaurant, sumptuous décor; AA Rosette seasonal menus; information pack provided on local delis, farm shops and farmers’ markets in the area. Contact the hotel directly, for current deals.
Where to eat in Northamptonshire ?, hopefully all of your questions are now answered so enjoy the fruits of this beautiful, full and varied county - enjoy!
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Northamptonshire loves to entertain and when it comes to knowing Where to eat in Northamptonshire, we've got something to suit everyone! This cosmopolitan county has a concentration of top restaurants and gastro pubs, not to mention a superb choice of family restaurants and more casual style diners. All types of eating places are well represented here in Northamptonshire.
So, using the links on the left, why not start exploring Northamptonshire's culinary delights?
Northamptonshire boasts an abundance of global dining outlets, serving fine international cuisine: traditional or modern British, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Eastern European, North American, Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, to Middle Eastern and Fusion . . . the list is endless. Whatever takes your fancy, the chances are you can find it, when eating out in Northamptonshire.
If you relish the sophistication of a modern British à la carte menu, the tranquil surroundings of a Japanese restaurant or a romantic, gourmet ‘diner à-deux’ French-style; perhaps a memorable Mediterranean-style extravaganza, Northamptonshire has a great selection of up-market eateries that can certainly compete with top restaurants worldwide.
Perhaps you prefer dining in more informal surroundings; well here too we aim to please! From cafés offering the best of British cooking using local produce to American style diners serving up those huge portions well renowned Stateside; all provide a relaxed atmosphere with a mouth-watering choice of quality dishes. So why not get the family and friends together for a meal you'll all thoroughly enjoy at one of the friendly eating places for which Northamptonshire is renowned!
Of course, there are some occasions when a freshly cooked ‘Fish & Chips’ supper just can't be beaten, and you'll find plenty of outlets willing to oblige with a wide range of traditional British fare.
After a hard day’s sightseeing, there's always the option of staying at home - it seems almost any culinary delight can be delivered as a ‘take-away’ to your door in Northamptonshire! Take a journey around the globe from the comfort of your own home with the traditional Indian, Chinese, Italian and Middle Eastern takeaways available on almost every Northamptonshire high street.
Northamptonshire Dining: The Lowdown
Urban Dining Scene
You'll find each of the main towns has an impressive selection of tastes and styles on offer, with welcoming hospitality thrown in! Northamptonshire’s smaller towns also have some real surprises, with family-run restaurants and character pubs all serving great grub, many using local ingredients. Try, for example:
Bangkok Thai Restaurant, 39a Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DW; Tel: +44 (0)1933 272888; for authentic, top Thai cuisine, look no further; popular restaurant, vast à-la-carte menu; friendly staff; efficient service;
Don Peppi Restorante Italiano, 12a Herriotts Lane, Off Church Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PX; Tel. +44 (0)1933 222965: authentic Italian backdrop; great-tasting Italian food; generous portions; staff keen to please;
La Lucerna, 42 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JS; Tel: +44 (0)1536 485855; exceptional, authentic Italian food; genuine welcome, friendly staff; small, cosy; unpretentious décor;
Metro's, 245-247 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EH; Tel: +44 (0)1604 231323; modern, trendy; welcoming; eclectic international cuisine; good choice;
The Ship Inn, 18 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF; Tel: +44 (0)1832 273918; website: www.theshipinn-oundle.co.uk; friendly ‘local’ pub, situated in the historic county town of Oundle; picturesque location; home cooked food; real ales.
A Bite to Eat at a Northamptonshire Rural Retreat
The Northamptonshire countryside is literally peppered with inviting places to eat (and drink, for that matter!), from character country pubs to top-notch Michelin star country hotel restaurants. The following suggestions should whet your appetite:
Bruerne’s Lock, The Canalside, Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SB; Tel: +44 (0)1604 863654; website: www.bruerneslock.com; delightful setting at the top lock of the Grand Union Canal in the village of Stoke Bruerne, 4 miles east of Towcester; historic, red-brick Georgian building; fine reputation for Mediterranean-style cuisine; friendly service with personal touch, lively yet relaxed ambience;
Dunkleys Restaurant, Castle Ashby Station, Grendon Road, Whiston, NN7 1NP; +44 (0)1604 810546; website: www.dunkleysrestaurant.co.uk; delightful rural location; fine à-la-carte dining in what was once a railway station in pre-Beeching days; inspirational English and French cuisine; excellent service;
Riverview Restaurant, Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton, NN7 1NH; Tel: +44 (0)1604 891888; website: www.riverview-restaurant.co.uk; picturesque location in large village of Cogenhoe, 7 miles from Junction 15 of the M1; recommended for its excellent freshly prepared food, sourced from local producers; diverse menus, special offers (check website for latest promotions); friendly atmosphere;
Roade House Restaurant and Hotel, 16 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW; Tel: +44 (0)1604 863372; www.roadehousehotel.co.uk: lovely village location, yet close to Junction 15 of the M1; stylish restaurant; seasonal menus; relaxed atmosphere; elegant décor; ideal for entertaining or special occasions;
The Cock at Roade, 1 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW; Tel: +44 (0)1604 862544: website: www.thecockatroade.co.uk; traditional country village pub and restaurant; relaxing ambience; quality, homemade, value-for-money pub grub; broad menu, children’s menu;
The Hare at Loddington, 5 Main Street, Loddington, Kettering, NN14 1LA; Tel: +44 (0)1536 710337; website: www.thehareloddington.co.uk; central village location; restaurant/bar; warm welcome, friendly staff; mouth-watering menu, fish dishes a speciality; reasonably priced; food freshly cooked; guest ales;
Vine House, High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester, NN12 7NA; Tel: +44 (0)1327 811267; website: www.vinehousehotel.com; charming country restaurant; converted former seventeenth century cottage located in the mediaeval village of Paulerspury; superb traditional cuisine; warm welcome, attentive service; close to Northamptonshire’s many attractions.
Northamptonshire Gourmet Breaks
Fancy a gourmet weekend sampling local dishes prepared to perfection? For those foodies in our midst, a weekend Gourmet Break (Friday to Sunday) at the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering Parkway, Kettering, NN15 6XT; Tel: +44 (0)1536 416666, website: www.ketteringparkhotel.com, email: kpark@shirehotels.com would go down nicely. Tantalise your taste buds upon arrival with a selection of the Chef's Canapés and a glass of champagne in your room; impressive Langberrys Restaurant, sumptuous décor; AA Rosette seasonal menus; information pack provided on local delis, farm shops and farmers’ markets in the area. Contact the hotel directly, for current deals.
Where to eat in Northamptonshire ?, hopefully all of your questions are now answered so enjoy the fruits of this beautiful, full and varied county - enjoy!
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