BRITAIN’S best affordable restaurants have been revealed, with a family favourite chain among the winners.
Tripadvisor has unveiled the winners of its Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, which celebrates the food joints that have been given the highest rating from diners.
A total of 25 restaurants have been named in the casual dining category of the travel website’s annual awards, with curry houses, brunch spots, steakhouses, and even a restaurant dedicated to mashed potato making the list.
The awards are based on the number of “above-and-beyond” reviews and opinions restaurants received from Tripadvisor users over 12 months.
With over eight million listings on the popular website, which is used by many travellers and diners around the world to help them decide where to eat out, fewer than 1% of restaurants are named in the awards.
Six of the casual dining restaurants in this year’s awards are based in Scotland, while London has just three winners.
This year, family favourite chain Bill’s, which has more than 40 branches nationwide and is known for its large all-day menu, was among the winners.
Its busy London Soho branch was named as the 17th best casual dining spot in Britain, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3,185 reviews.
Tripadvisor hails it as a “lively” joint with “outdoor tables and colourful decor that add to the charm”, with diners also mentioning its “generous portions”.
Here are the “best of the best” casual dining restaurants for 2025, according to Tripadvisor users.
1. Casa Brazilian Rodizio, York
Casa Brazilian Rodizio, York[/caption]
Coming in at number one is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse based in York.
Casa Brazilian Rodrigo is rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 2,441 reviews.
Diners love the “endless” salad bar with hot and cold dishes, as well as the “tender, juicy meats sliced tableside”.
It also has a “fair fixed price”, with diners hailing it as a great spot for an “affordable night out”.
2. Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, Edinburgh
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, Edinburgh[/caption]
In second place is a family-run restaurant with an unusual star of the show: mashed potato.
Family-run Makars Gourmet Mash Bar in Edinburgh offers nine mashed potato options, and is described as “the peak of Scottish comfort food”.
Diners can choose a variety of meat and plant-based pairings to go with their mash.
And it’s clearly hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, judging by its 10,368 reviews and 4.8-star rating.
3. Yum, Belfast
Yum in Belfast, which offers Modern European and Asian cuisine, was awarded third place.
The family-run restaurant has been serving diners for almost 15 years, and is known for its “homemade specialties” and “top tier cocktails”, as well as its friendly service.
It’s rated excellent with 4.8 stars, and currently has 2,247 reviews.
4. Green Gates Indian Restaurant, Merchant City, Glasgow
This “stylish” Glasgow curry house offers unique tapas-style Indian food, as well as generous portions of traditional curries.
Diners looking for good value for money can opt for the pre-theatre menu, while others hail its staff’s attentive service and say it’s great for groups who want to share a bit of everything.
It has a 4.9-star rating, and has racked up 2,030 reviews.
5. La Boca Steakhouse, Doncaster
La Boca Steakhouse, Doncaster[/caption]
Another family run joint that’s made this year’s list is Doncaster favourite La Boca Steakhouse.
Its Argentinian menu is perfect for meat lovers, and includes a 30-day dry-aged beef cut by an award-winning local butcher.
However, there is something for everyone on the menu, as it also serves fish, chicken and vegetarian options.
La Boca is rated 4.9 stars, and has 4,022 reviews.
6. Tower Tandoori Restaurant, London
Tower Tandoori Restaurant, London[/caption]
This central London curry house can be found on Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, and offers “vibrant Indian dishes” in an elegant space.
Guests say the staff are great with recommendations, and praise the generous portions and fair prices.
It currently has 3,259 reviews and a 4.8-star rating – while it’s also rated the 13th best restaurant in London out of more than 22,600.
7. Askim’s, Scarborough
Askim’s, Scarborough[/caption]
Coming in at number 7, Askim’s mediterranean restaurant is hailed for its “welcoming staff who know their menu inside out”.
Diners also love the fair prices and generous portions, especially the grilled mains and salads.
The Scarborough favourite has a 4.9-star rating, and currently has 1,732 reviews.
Full list of Tripadvisor’s award-winning ‘casual dining’ restaurants…
- Casa Brazilian Rodizio, York
- Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, Edinburgh
- Yum, Belfast
- Green Gates Indian Restaurant Merchantcity, Glasgow
- La Boca Steakhouse, Doncaster
- Tower Tandoori Restaurant, London
- Askim’s, Scarborough
- Lezzet Turkish Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Balti Curries, Falmouth
- Lavang Solihull, Solihull
- Grazie, Sheffield
- Namaste Village Norwich, Norwich
- Scarlett Green, London
- Paprika Club, Leamington Spa
- Turkiye Efes Restaurant, Glasgow
- Akasya, Liverpool
- Bill’s Soho Restaurant, London
- Rio Brazilian Steakhouse, Edinburgh
- Gurkha Bar And Restaurant, Edinburgh
- Dine, Edinburgh
- Da Leo Italian Restaurant & Pizza, Doncaster
- My Delhi Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ponte Vecchio, Bath
- Buongiorno, York
- Jamun Restaurant, Brighton
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