National Restaurant Awards 2026: The Yorkshire restaurants named among the top 100 in the UK including two new additions
The National Restaurant Awards have been announced for 2026 and six of the 100 selected are based in Yorkshire - including two new additions.
Bouchon Racine in London - led by chef and restaurateur Henry Harris - has taken the top spot in this year’s National Restaurant Awards.
He has earned national recognition for his ‘deeply comforting’ French cuisine, ‘warm hospitality’, and ‘unwavering sense of charm’, delivering simple dishes inspired by the bouchons of Lyon and classic Parisian bistros.
Restaurant editor, Stefan Chomka, said: “French cuisine has topped the list again in 2026, but this time round it is the cosy and homely Bouchon Racine rather than the glamour of The Ritz that has taken the top spot.
“Not only is Bouchon Racine utterly charming, but it is also without doubt serving some of the best traditional French food in the country, and its victory this year once again demonstrates that you don’t need a vast team or a huge budget to be named the best.
“Henry Harris’ food is sensational with flavour put before anything else. This is more than just a bistro; it is a temple to great gastronomy and is well deserving of this year’s top spot.”
For the first time at the National Restaurant Awards, Osip and The Ritz have jointly claimed second place.
The Restaurateur of the Year 2026 award was presented to Adam Byatt, recognised for his ‘outstanding contribution’ to the UK restaurant industry and his enduring influence on London’s dining scene.
Here in Yorkshire, six restaurants made the list and coming out on top regionally is JORO in Sheffield which was ranked 13th nationally.
This year two new contenders joined the list - Bavette in Horsforth, Leeds and The Star Inn at Harome.
Bavette is a French fine dining restaurant that has grown in popularity since it opened in February 2024.
The Star Inn at Harome is a Michelin-starred gastropub with rooms owned by Chef Patron Andrew Pern. It has held a Michelin star for more than 20 years.
Below is the full list of Yorkshire restaurants named among top 100 in UK
1 - Joro - Oughtibridge, Sheffield
National ranking: 13
2 - Myse - Hovingham
National ranking: 26
3 - The Angel at Hetton
National ranking: 47
4 - The Black Swan at Oldstead
National ranking: 71
5 - The Star Inn at Harome
National ranking: 78
6 - Bavette - Horsforth, Leeds
National ranking: 83
Forge at Middleton Lodge was on the list last year but was not selected this year.