The Best Restaurants in Abbotswood, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

Food - amazing. We had the fish tacos, crispy squid and brown chicken curry, all so amazing. Drinks have been absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend to the Candy sour and lychee daiquiri. Service from Gio and Ryan was absolutely perfect. Really attentive and lovely people. Music is great with live DJ on Friday night! 2–4-1 cocktails.4 cocktails and 2 starters for £28

Always has great food and drink here! Bottomless brunch never disappoints, always a new drink lined up just as you finish your last :)

Lovely Caribbean feel, lots of space, nice atmosphere, kind and friendly staff. Great tasting food with amazing spices. Some nice veggie options too.

The handmade pasta was amazing. Al denté, cooked to perfection, the sauce was silky and emulsification done well, with lots of spices and onions. The clams were fresh, sweet, succulent. Overall a lovely dish for my Tuesday night. Bonus point is it is dog friendly and staff were friendly and courteous. Overheard a conversation between a customer and the chef enquiring about a table on the weekends. The chef answered every single question the customer had over potential allergens in each dish with great detail, and when the client was not sure the staff explained with great patience. The client facing attitude was superb. A side note my dog’s insta is @bichon.mirabelle. 🐾

this place is underrated. if you like Italian food and are in Guildford, you need to check this one out. would def come back if i’m craving Italian again. they also give you extra parmesan off a fresh block!! not the cheap pre-grated stuff 🙂‍↕️ it was £40 for 2 mains and a dessert including service charge which is a fair price

A lovely chef who likes to get to know his customers and enjoys a chat and conversation regarding food. Great presentation, very tasty well cooked dishes. Menu flexibility available. Very customer focused staff and the provision of an honest bar. I think this dining experience is excellent value and fully recommend it.

The restaurant is a gem. You wouldn’t expect from the outside a fantastic dinning area with a lovely koi pond and stunning well looked after garden. The food is perfect balancing both modern and classical styles. It is also the perfect meal with all of the courses being well balanced and unique which leave you wanting more. Very hospitable and kind service. Combined with a well put together menu and dishes well executed.

Absolutely superb; head chef Charles introduced himself before dinner so you can ask any questions before you order. The food taste and quality was excellent with a very good wine menu. All the staff were welcoming and very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. An excellent intimate dinning experience and highly recommended.

Driven past this hotel a few times and saw the sign outside for Ten Tables so decided to treat my husband. Great bar area with pretty array of filament bulbs and the restaurant is really lovely with just 10 tables as you would expect. Nice music playing and a lovely garden although it was dark and cold the evening that we went. We should have gone a few weeks ago but our booking was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances" which it turns out was that the chef left (which is a real shame as his reviews were fabulous) but we were assured the new chef was just as good if not better. I had the beef short rib croquette to start (delicious ) and my husband had the scallops - well .... The plate came out with only 2 scallops (think they could have put 3 on for the price of £13 !). Nicely presented in their shells on a bed of greenery which we assumed to be a crispy curly kale or similar (the lighting is quite subdued in the restaurant). My husband tasted the greenery and declared it a little soggy so I tried it too. It had a very bitter, nasty taste and it made both of our tongues go numb. When the waitress came to clear the plates we asked her what it was to which she replied "You didn't eat it did you ? It's Fake Reindeer Moss". Apparently not poisonous thankfully and on checking with the chef it's also thankfully non toxic. 24 hours later and my tongue still feels peculiar. IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT DON'T PUT IT ON THE PLATE !! . The venison main course was delicious and we will go back on a summers evening so we can enjoy the outside.

Back again, great pizza very fresh. Definitely recommend anyone who's in the area. Staff very friendly and approachable too

Updating my original review and adding a star! We visited again & this time the pizzas where fantastic, both a meat feast and a nduja pizza. Great flavours, ingredients and the pizza base was crisp and light but with enough weight to hold the toppings just right. Made freshly and quickly too so great for a quick lunch. We also ordered a café latte and chai latte both really nice too ! Sorry no new pictures of the pizzas but adding the chai latte 😄 100% recommended. This is my original review below: Good pizza at affordable prices, it did miss a little magic to make them excellent pizzas though. We ordered a meat feast pizza with 3 types of meat + the traditional mozzarella and tomato toppings. Definitely a healthier choice then a papa johns, or other chain based pizza places. They also serve coffee and pastries too.

Amazing Sunday roast. Roast pork, roast beef, and half a roast chicken all served on a platter with amazing yorkshire puddings. Fresh vegetables stuffing balls and gravy. What more would one want on a Sunday! Top notch food and service! Considering we did not have a booking and they were exceptionally busy, the amazing staff still managed to accommodate us. Thank you so much.

I visited this pub/restaurant for a solo business meal. The staff were some of the friendliest, most welcoming restaurant staff I have ever encountered. The lady who I assumed was the manager treated me like a member of her family and could not do enough for me! Grace, who was waiting on my table was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing. They said I would be back and they were right - I’ll definitely be going back here. The atmosphere was so cosy and welcoming!

Good vegan menu with lots to choose from. Amazing garlic bread and house wine. Cosy atmosphere

Beautiful little hidden gem in the centre of Guildford. Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and amazing food. Tom was fab, very helpful, nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend. Will definitely be going back.

Excellent food! Great service! Superb atmosphere , great price too! I highly recommended ! I had a really excellent time here, over my expectations!

Fabulous evening for our Christmas work do. Pino, Isma and Tom were exceptional in their service. friendly and funny 😁 The food is amazing, authentic home cooked Italian. Many thanks for an enjoyable time. can't wait to return

Popped in here Saturday for some lunch. Excellent professional friendly service. The food was excellent Tapas plates. Meat / cheese selection very fresh & great taste. Seafood platter . Light tempura batter. White bait / calamari / Octopus/ Squid / Aubergine sticks. Fantastic foods here. In my line of work. I cover 30-50 Hotels/ Restaurants/ Pubs a week. The restaurant itself open plan & very light & airy. I would highly recommend Coming here.

The fish platter was so good- the fish was lightly seasoned - crispy outside and juicy and tender inside. The prawns were meaty and fresh. The sausages were nicely grilled and tasted right. The garlic prawn was surprisingly good. The zesty lemon was really a kick to the garlic and prawn. The desserts were nice and made the whole dinner experience unforgettable. Thanks for the nice and friendly staffs!

We are very lucky to get a table for three on Friday night without prior reservation. We are very impressed by the foods we ordered, everything is so delicious! I particularly love the seafood and chicken paella we ordered, the meat is generous, good amount for three people to share, so tasty!Also, the service is fairly attentive and quick, every staff is wearing a smile on their face. I haven’t enjoyed dining in a restaurant so much as today. Highly recommended!

We only went in there to try out this restaurant and we did enjoyed everything the food is even better then what we had on our holiday trip to Spain 😋 specially the sangria drink 🍷

The waiter that served as was so friendly, me and my friend enjoyed talking to him. He has a good vibe. The steak and fries is good. The pumpkin soup wasn’t good too sickening after few sip

I like this place! I went a few times with friends, we had different food and deserts and we liked everything in this restaurant! The service was good, so friendly and with a cosy atmosphere.

Fab experience from the moment we arrived. We had the steak sharer and it did not disappoint, it was absolutely delicious! Every single morsel was eaten and thoroughly enjoyed and steak was cooked perfectly. Staff were all happy and attentive which made the atmosphere cosy and warm and inviting. Just lush.

We had a very enjoyable breakfast. The atmosphere is great, the staff very kind and attentive, and the food and drinks very tasty!

Delicious food - the menu seems to be regularly updated, which is always good to see. Every time I come here, it has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Not too far from the main highstreet

Nice surprise. We weren’t planning on going there but arrived as a last resort through the rain. The ambience is great and cosy, the food was very good, particularly the baked Camembert and the tatin, and just being there with friends was a great experience

A very cozy pub with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating options that serves great bar food and friendly service. It's so cool to see they allowed dogs inside and they provides lots of dog beds as well for use while at the pub. Will try to come back here when it's not raining next time and enjoy the river view seating.

Traditional battered fish is decent. Not the best but honestly one of the top I’ve had. The batter is crispy and not too greasy, and the haddock is not dried out and seemed fresh. The fish is super big, although this also means at some point it eventually becomes soggy. Pork chop is surprisingly good. Tender and flavorful with rosemary. Also super grateful that I was able to have a beautiful salad instead of the chips in fish and chips. Service is efficient despite the full evening. And dog friendly!!

Fantastic evening sat at the bar. The staff are all well presented and very personable adding to the experience. The decor is as expected from The Ivy brand, exceptional. But the food is the main event. A starter, a few small plates and a main to share was ideal. Check out the cocktails, the Paper Crane was a favourite with the bar tenders putting on a show

This venue has been on my to visit list. Heard so many positive feedback reports. Well the atmosphere, very attentive staff but not over the top. Staff friendly helpful and very smart. Made the evening flow perfectly. The decor is different and again adds to the experience. Cocktails oh yes, I do love my espresso martini and it hit the button….shame it wasn’t a pint it was to yummie. Food, with some hep on portion sizes from the staff, several dishes selected, all of them very tasty, sufficient portion sizes to go with the number of dishes. Then a visit to to toilets - the men’s !!!!! Let’s say it is different in a good way I left with a smile on my face. Overall great location, food, staff and ambiance. Would I go again, most definitely

1st time here celebrating my daughter's birthday - it was good but not great. Food tasted great, but portions sometimes very small (as expected), and very expensive (as we thought it would be). Service was attentive, but they forgot the odd dish, drink order etc. We were told the 1/2 crispy duck would feed 2-4 people, but it only fed 2 (so some of us missed out). Overall it was great for a special occasion, the decor and atmosphere was great, but felt overall it could have been a bit better, considering the price. Wouldn't rush back.

Overall good experience. The decor is stunning and the atmosphere is great. The food is tasty however extremely small portions for the money. Service was just ok, nothing out of the ordinary. Overall would return.