Best dining experiences in the city in Northampton

“The Wood Oven provided the evening catering for our wedding. Catered well for our gluten free guests and the buffet style of our chosen pizzas went down a treat with our guests! They tasted amazing and they were exactly what we all needed. Cannot beat freshly made pizzas!”

“Delicious Meze platters to feed all of our family for a birthday house party. So much food and all delicious, the meats, chips, salads, dips and pittas were enjoyed by everybody both adults and children. Every plate was clean. Great communication and customer service. We collected as we live further afield and the food was still hot ready to serve. Thank you very much we look forward to ordering again.”

“A beautiful 200yr old house which has been superbly restored by our host Tim. Our room was excellent, and we were DELIGHTED by the delicious Thai food made in house by Viv - we would happily return just for the food. Thank you Tim and Vivi.”

“Fantastic local cafe. Fry up is banging for the price, coffee is tasty and the staff are amazing.”

“I am eating the most delicious goats cheese and balsamic and basil and fresh tomatoes . I’m not a pizza fan but this is absolutely heavenly . Well done and please keep returning to Albany Road”

“I was recommended this place by a client at work and I was so glad to be told about this absolutely amazing place. The service was stellar from start to finish. I don't think I have had so many people attend to just one table before. Anything we asked for was dealt with so promptly and politely I was so impressed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the music playing whilst we ate was apt. Our food was flawless through three courses. As I chef I find it very hard to get food up to a certain standard but this was an exception. I can't recommend this place enough and will be returning asap. The arancini was so good, seasoned perfectly and looked beautiful. My beef ragu was stunning.. a depth of flavour that I thoroughly enjoyed. My partners lasagne was amazing and not a scrap was left by either of us. I ordered lemon tart which came with a shot of lemon cello and it was to die for and looked so pretty. My partner polished her brownie in record time. The bill was just under a hundred pounds which was good considering we had multiple drinks. Bravo for being so on point to all the staff and owner. We will be back asap..thanks so much we are truly happy customers.”

“The best food locally! Everyone is so welcoming! Stunning decor and a magical garden to enjoy. A must visit and i will be going back!”

“Thankyou Marco very appreciated my service today very hot food freshly cooked best chippy every”

“Had a delicious lunch, from the lunch menu. The food was fresh, creative and wonderful combination of flavors. The service was excellent. A must for a special occasion.”

“This is the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. The service was amazing, and every course tasted so good. It was honestly the best meal I’ve ever had. You really need to try this place. I highly recommend it!”

“Really good quality and delicious. Particularly enjoyed the Donburi and the array of sushi. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu.”

“Fantastic food, and friendly service. Really enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back for more.”

“Excellent customer service. The communication was amazing from choosing from the menu options throughout till the delivery. arrived when expected. Feedback from my party guests was very good. Real quality to the food ordered. will order again as it took so much preparation and stress away from me having to cater for all my guests at my party.”

“Recomended by a friend. Absolutely delicious! The batter is the best I’ve ever had. So crispy and tastes really good. Best part is washed down with a pint! 100% coming back for more.”

“Another lovely visit to The Cinnamon Stick on Friday 22nd Aug. A last minute decision to go out so why not our favourite restaurant. Upon arrival we were led in their 'Arabian lounge', decked out to resemble being in a tent in the Leabanon desert. We've not been in that room before and it's delightfully atmospheric. We know the menu well and we like to order a mix of the mezze and starters and ask for the main course (we had Shis Taouk, beautifully cooked and taken off the skewers) to come with the starters. And you then just sit, take your time and enjoy all the amazing flavours. We had a bottle of Lebanese wine to go with the meal, delicious, and the puddings as alway, scrumptious. I always ask for a pot of their Lebanese coffee, it's not on the menu but they always make it, a perfect way to end the meal.”

“Three of us had lunch here today after a 10 mile walk. Absolutely excellent food, good beer and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Two courses for £17.50. One of us said that the plaice was the best he'd ever had and the dragon pie was just what we needed”

“I recently visited this hidden gem of a vegan cafe located on a boat near the skate park, and it was an absolute delight. Despite not knowing about its existence until a friend's recommendation, I'm so glad I discovered it. The entire menu is vegan-friendly, catering perfectly to our party's dietary preferences. The service was exceptional; the lady serving us was incredibly polite and friendly, making our first visit feel warm and welcoming. We appreciated how accommodating they were to our requests, happily making changes to our orders without any fuss. Even when they ran out of nuggets, they went above and beyond by deducting it from the bill, a gesture that truly impressed us. The food arrived promptly and exceeded our expectations in taste and presentation. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall wonderful experience. Despite being initially quiet, the cafe gradually filled up, creating a lively ambiance. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience that left us all thoroughly satisfied and eager to return.”

“We are regulars here at Ying Lung. We really enjoy it and find it's the best in Northampton. The only thing I wish they did was accept cards for payments but a lot of Chinese takeaways are cash only so this isn't unique to Ying Lung, and the food makes up for it!”

“Pleasant little shop in a pleasant village and on-road parking. Pleasant, attentive staff. Home cooked food looked delicious and my ham & cheese and ham & salad sandwiches were delicious. My coffee was exceptional too. If I hadn't travelled 100 miles to be in the vicinity, I would visit every day! Thank you.”

“Chips were very nice. Kebab was a bit greasy but the portion was generous and the salad delicious. It was quite busy when we arrived and ordered but the staff were efficient and the order accuracy was spot on. Well done guys”

“Popped in for lunch and had a lovely meal. Highly recommend the mushrooms on toast, and the chips were smashing. Slight problem with the battered fish, but the staff were very apologetic, and happy to put things right :) nice touch that the chef also came out to check in with us. P.S. They're dog friendly in the bar!”

“A very nice local pub, had a great lunch with family, great food enjoyed by all. Nice beer, nice garden. Very clean toilets!”

“This club is amazing, love going here for a drink, people are so friendly, lovely staff, cheaper drinks, the outside space is huge, great for sitting in the sun, (when we get some) I would recommend this club to everybody, lots of entertainment organised for the coming months, also children's play area too.”

“Lovely friendly pub. Quick friendly service. Food was excellent. Portions just the right size to leave room for pudding.”

“Absolutely stunning old pub. Exposed beams, fireplace, low ceiling. Lovely little pub garden too. Sheltered and open.”

“Excellent place to eat proper traditional polish food. It's prepared exactly like 'your grandma' did. Been eating there for years and another excellent point is their consistency. Exceptional food, good service and ok place to eat (you most likely want to take away as they have only 2 tables and no toilets). Can't recommend enough”

“Got a tip off a local foodie page on Facebook and visited with my friend. Wow was well worth the 40 min drive. Very attentive service and the food was amazing. They use local produce so the menu varies day by day . We got there early and it was full by the time we left make sure you book. Will definitely return to sample more.”

“Friendly, cheap, great atmosphere. Love going”

“The horse and jockey will forever be one of my favourite places in Bedfordshire. The sea food is outstanding and the staff never fail to make me smile. Will recommend to everyone ❤️”

“Great service, awesome flavours @ a good price. The quality of the service made us feel special. My boys loved it”