Restaurant File: Outside London

This is a tranquil culinary treat in the grounds of the elegant Lainston House Hotel. The elegantly-styled restaurant overlooks the pristine gardens. The menu breathes new life into English classics using an eclectic range of local ingredients and if you've got a sweet tooth the desserts will be the answer to your prayers. After dinner, check out the Cedar Bar for a fab array of whiskeys. The service is unfailingly attentive as well. All in all, it's perfect for an intimate date.

This restaurant is in a gorgeous, summery location on the banks of the river Thames. Legendary French chef Michel Roux of Le Gavroche plays a big role in maintaining the restaurant's three Michelin stars. The dining room has a classic feel to it and the culinary standard is, unsurprisingly, exceptional. The menu changes seasonally and combines some of the finest aspects of British and French cuisine—highlights include roasted Challandais duck glazed with spices, confit kumquats, gnocchi seasoned with horseradish and Cabernet Sauvignon sauce. Don't worry if you're dazzled by the wine list—the sommelier will be happy to help you find the perfect bottle of wine to complement your meal. It's part of a lovely inn, worth staying at if you are looking for a weekend escape.

For alfresco dining at its best, book a table at this boutique hotel's restaurant. The conservatory is the place to be when the English summer turns into a gray, miserable winter. The chef prepares signature dishes such as fillet of venison Wellington with truffle sauce, parsley risotto and baby squid with tomato butter sauce. The atmosphere is lovely and cozy, and the hotel is surrounded by a charming garden—the perfect background for a typically English dining experience.

Come here to be amazed by imaginative modern British fare. Go on a sultry summer evening for fab views over the River Bybrook and beyond, while sampling dishes such as seared fillets of John Dory with lobster potato, pea beignet and sauce vierge in the classically-styled dining room, paired with a carefully thought out with a wine recommendation. Or how about lunch followed by a game off golf on the Manor House Hotel's award-winning course?

Antique store and restaurant—what a great combo! The atmosphere is casual and friendly in a room absolutely brimming with (you guessed it...) antiques. The menu focuses on contemporary British classics, with an emphasis on fresh seasonal produce. Try the roast turbot fillet with artichoke puree or the roast butternut squash risotto with truffle oil. And you'll really get a sense of history here—diners have been coming here for over 500 years to experience English hospitality at its finest.

Located in the lush grounds of Pennyhill Park Hotel, the French-inspired cuisine here is spot on. The décor here is great, thanks to a recent refurbishment which has given it a modern, clean-cut look while maintaining its very intimate manor charm with touches like oil-lamp lighting in the evening. The 3-course, prix fixe menu offers plenty of creative dishes such as seared scallops and loin of English lamb. The desserts are equally delectable. Make sure you try the warm raspberry clafoutis—it's sure to excite even the hardest-to-please gourmet.

Close to Dartmoor National Park, this is a must if you're Down South. The food is organic and local, the ales are real, and wines are fine and there are great meals for meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. Highlights include the handmade spinach and goat's cheese filo parcels with basil and Parmesan. The service is friendly and the setting—a little countryside inn—is as delightfully English as the food.