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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Buckinghamshire

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Buckinghamshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Radhuni Lounge and Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1075)
£41 and over
Indian
Princes Risborough
About the restaurant
For stylishly-served curries in an upmarket setting in the picturesque town of Princes Risborough – Radhuni Restaurant fits the bill. Modern Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant, located in 550 years listed The Old Library, the menu has been meticulously crafted by head chef Shumon Uidden using authentic recipes handed down to him from generations of Mughal court cooking. The dining room itself at Radhuni Restaurant food is artfully presented and delicious. Signature dishes include Radhuni Chicken - Fresh breast of chicken prepared with spinach and mince chicken with chefs own spice, cooked in the oven. Chatinadu-A spicy chatinad(south indian), combine ground coconut, curry leave, fennel and sesame seeds.
Many other unique house specialists.
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Lydia
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and attentive service - get a table in the Old Library if you can since the ambience and surroundings there really add value.
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The Three Oaks
4.7
4.7 (1559)
£26 to £40
British
Gerrards Cross
About the restaurant
The Three Oaks is a contemporary Award Winning pub restaurant on the outskirts of Gerrards Cross, and not far from Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. Our Kitchen team brilliantly led by our Head Chef Jethro, who has been with us for over 10 years, change the menu regularly & with the seasons along what’s best from the markets. Specials at the weekends, real ales, draught beers, and amazing set lunch menu, long Sunday lunches and a fantastic Wine list. Our Front Of House team led by Wes & Sophie are here to ensure you enjoy your visit with us.
We are fortunate to feature in both the Michelin Guide, having been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the last 10 years, as well as in the Good Food Guide.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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David
Dined 2 days ago
Interesting menu, good ingredients, well cooked and presented, efficient and friendly service - and all at a cost that is great value. Lucky to have locally.
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El Cerdo Bourne End
4.6
4.6 (369)
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Bourne End
About the restaurant
Welcome to El Cerdo Bourne End!

Spanish tapas doesn’t compromise on passion or flavour. Every dish at El Cerdo is crafted to be a unique experience that brings friends and family together.

Please note, all table bookings are for two hours. However, later table bookings from 7:30pm onwards are given the table until close.

Our Bourne End restaurant welcomes dogs to our side terrace only, to accommodate any guests that may have allergies. Please note this terrace is heated, but uncovered, and we are unfortunately unable to move guests with dogs inside the restaurant or on our from terrace in cases of poor weather. 
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Inger
Dined 1 day ago
Super lunch, delicious food and great friendly service. Can’t wait to come back 😊
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Jazz Sunday with Paul Moran
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Jazz Sunday with Jo Harrop
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Jazz Sunday with Vas Xenopoulos
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The Ivy Marlow Garden
4.5
4.5 (10180)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Marlow
About the restaurant
The Ivy Marlow Garden brings you relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining in the heart of Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
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Stephen
Dined 1 day ago
For a busy Friday evening, their service, from greeting on arrival to leaving was exceptional with professionalism and friendliness, good humour and a sense of being ‘noticed’ when needing something. Every course was delicious and well-presented and our Swedish friends also rated it highly. I’ve rated the ambience as 5* thiugh in truth it was a little noisy, but given the weekend vibe and quantity of guests that’s hardly surprising. As this is the third different Ivy I’ve visited in the last year, all have shown the same levels of consistency and great food and given a string reason for returning.
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Breakfast Set Menu
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The Ivy Marlow Garden Afternoon Tea
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Sunday Steak Supper
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Côte Brasserie - Marlow
4.5
4.5 (137)
£25 and under
French
Marlow
About the restaurant
Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
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ChristianVIP
Dined 7 days ago
As usual at Côte Marlow, great food and really great staff
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The Barn Kitchen
4.5
4.5 (549)
£25 and under
British
Great Missenden
About the restaurant
The Barn Kitchen. Rustic hideaway off the beaten track at Peterley Manor Farm. Thoughtfully sourced ingredients, imaginative British brunch, lunch and cakes. Huddle around outdoor fireplaces or dine in the stunning converted barn whilst gazing out to the farm fields.
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Barney
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
Lovely place inside and outside. Great food, attentive but relaxed service. It's a favorite place of ours. We went on Friday night, but have been for breakfast / lunch a number of times and keep coming back.
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BRVTVS
4.5
4.5 (54)
£25 and under
Italian
Marlow
About the restaurant
BRVTVS is a contemporary space where you can come for breakfast, a drink, a meal, or to enjoy the more energetic and friendly atmosphere later in the evening weekends where the vibe changes very quickly with the DJs spinning their perfect vinyl playlist to set the mood.

Music is at the heart of BRVTVS and it's the ideal place to share it through a soul, rare groove, modern funk and disco vinyl selection.

BRVTVS takes quality food, drinks & music seriously, giving the idea of ​​welcoming customers in a warm environment with attention to every detail. The idea is to recreate, in a modern variety, the dishes of Italian traditional cuisine, that until a few decades ago were everyday’s food and drink in Italy. A great way to experience the Italian style of eating with simple and genuine recipes.
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kristinVIP
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Wonderful BRVTVS!!! Perfect food, service and atmosphere every visit!
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Bill’s Restaurant, Cafe & Bar Milton Keynes
4.3
4.3 (25)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Milton Keynes
About the restaurant
Whether you’re planning a shopping spree, catching a show or movie, or simply exploring the city, our diverse menu has something for everyone. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, savour a leisurely brunch, or indulge in a delicious dinner – all with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options to suit your taste.

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David
Dined 7 days ago
Good breakfast at Bills today. The pancakes with fruit are very filling and great tasting. Take advantage of the pancake syrup, it’s very good. Would be happy to upgrade to proper maple syrup. Also the staff are very intuitive and attentive to your needs. Thank you for a good start to the day.
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Bottomless Pancakes
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Bottomless Pancakes
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£5 Bottomless Pancakes
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Piccolino - Marlow
4.2
4.2 (259)
£26 to £40
Contemporary Italian
Marlow
About the restaurant
Located on the charming town’s busy High Street, the newly-renovated Piccolino restaurant, guests will dine in the most divine setting. Boasting glamorous wood panelling, diamond cut mirrors, a spacious marble-topped bar area, and greenery throughout the main restaurant guests can relax watching the chefs in action in the open kitchen. With an exclusive menu taking guests on a journey of taste using the finest ingredients across Italy, guests can experience fish expertly filleted tableside, Fassona beef sourced from Piedmont in North West Italy and authentic Italian pasta dishes like the Carbonara Grande, prepared at the table from a giant pecorino cheese wheel. The gem in Piccolino’s crown is it’s secret garden, a beautiful winterised terrace, where guests can soak up the summer sun Mediterranean style or cosy up in the heated all weather terrace, no matter the Marlow weather, with a DJ performing on selected evenings.
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paulVIP
Dined on Apr 1, 2025
Great experience The service and food was amazing.
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Club Fridays - Two Courses & Drink for £25
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Club Lunch
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Wine Wednesday
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Riverside Restaurant at Macdonald Compleat Angler Marlow
3.9
3.9 (267)
£26 to £40
British
Marlow
About the restaurant
Riverside Dining in Marlow
Marlow is the ultimate foodie's paradise and The Compleat Angler fits in perfectly, offering an eclectic choice of cuisine, created with impeccably sourced, fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Tuck into delectable British dishes at the Riverside Restaurant, enjoy al fresco dining overlooking the Marlow Weir at The Lawn or for a unique dining experience, choose Sindhu by Atul Kochhar. Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has designed a sensational menu, where traditional Indian cuisine is created with contemporary flair.

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nicky
Dined 5 days ago
Good service. The restaurant was quiet and it felt a bit cold. Food and service excellent .
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Afternoon Tea Experience
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