Looking for the best restaurant in Guildford? This guide ranks every restaurant we found on Google Maps with a Guildford-area postcode, using Google's own star ratings and review counts rather than anyone's opinion.
We found 77 restaurants with a Guildford postcode (GU1 to GU4), across Guildford town centre, Burpham, Merrow, Stoughton, Onslow Village, Shalford, Worplesdon and Park Barn. For each one we pulled the live Google rating and review count, and the things customers mention most in their reviews. Every number is correct at the time of writing (10 October 2026).
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, with ties broken by number of reviews. Places with fewer than 50 reviews go after the rest, because a handful of five-star reviews isn’t a fair comparison with hundreds.
2 Swan Ln, Guildford GU1 4EQ, United Kingdom
Get directionsDumpling Munch on Swan Lane in Guildford has 5.0 stars from 96 Google reviews. What customers mention most: dumplings (32), noodles (13), chilli oil (12) and frozen dumplings (5).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 11am–6pm Tuesday to Saturday, 11am–3pm Sunday; closed Monday.
Dolphin House, 1 North St, Guildford GU1 4AA, United Kingdom
Get directionsTurtle Bay Guildford on North Street in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 11,282 Google reviews. What customers mention most: welcoming staff (545), drink recommendations (141), birthday celebration (110) and happy hour (79).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 10am–10:30pm Monday to Thursday, 10am–12:30pm Friday and Saturday, 10am–10:30pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 300307.
5 Friary St, Guildford GU1 4EH, United Kingdom
Get directionsRosa's Thai Guildford on Friary Street in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 3,068 Google reviews. What customers mention most: welcoming staff (164), birthday celebration (48), bubble tea (20) and kind server (14).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 671251.
124A High St, Tunsgate, Guildford GU1 3HQ, United Kingdom
Get directionsPositano on High Street in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 2,563 Google reviews. What customers mention most: welcoming staff (118), outdoor seating (33), set menu (29) and flavourful food (20).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 12–2:45pm5:30–10pm Monday to Friday, 12–10pm Saturday, 12–8:45pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 563277.
8/9 Jeffries Passage, Guildford GU1 4AP, United Kingdom
Get directionsRAVIZ on Jeffries Passage in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 1,061 Google reviews. What customers mention most: amuse bouche (22), tasting menu (12), pani puri (11) and palette cleanser (8).
Food hygiene rating: 3.
Good to know: open 12–2:30pm5:30–10:30pm Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday. Phone +44 1483 497219.
Unit 1, White Lion Walk, Guildford GU1 3DN, United Kingdom
Get directionsChipotle Mexican Grill on White Lion Walk in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 981 Google reviews. What customers mention most: welcoming staff (25), vegan options (15), healthy food (15) and chipotle (6).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 10:45am–10pm Monday to Thursday, 10:45am–10:30pm Friday and Saturday, 10:45am–10pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 941724.
What reviewers say
“Sun was absolutely lovely, the food was great and so was the service !!” (a Google reviewer)
15 Market St, Guildford GU1 4LB, United Kingdom
Get directionsPlan Burrito Guildford on Market Street in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 369 Google reviews. What customers mention most: halal food (22), beef brisket (19), caramel beef (14) and chipotle (9).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 11:30am–9pm Monday to Thursday, 11:30am–1pm2:30–10pm Friday, 11:30am–10pm Saturday, 11:30am–8pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 673900.
3 The Shambles, High St, Guildford GU1 3EX, United Kingdom
Get directionsPiattini Kitchen & Cocktails on High Street in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 277 Google reviews. What customers mention most: tapas (22), small plates (14), prawns (8) and goats cheese (5).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 5–11pm Tuesday, 12–3pm5–11pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12–11:30pm Friday and Saturday; closed Monday and Sunday. Phone +44 1483 572528.
1 Swan Ln, Guildford GU1 4EQ, United Kingdom
Get directionsCambio Marcia on Swan Lane in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews. What customers mention most: pesto lasagna (6), focaccia recco style (6), ragu (5) and burrata (4).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 12–3pm5:30–10pm Tuesday to Saturday, 12–3pm5–9pm Sunday; closed Monday. Phone +44 1483 973461.
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Students' Union, University Of Surrey, Rubix Lounge, Guildford GU2 7JG, United Kingdom
Get directionsLord Falafel (University of Surrey Campus) in Guildford has 4.8 stars from 179 Google reviews. What customers mention most: falafel (25), wraps (17), shawarma (10) and fresh ingredients (8).
Good to know: open 11am–10:30pm Monday and Tuesday, 11am–3pm Wednesday, 11am–10:30pm Thursday and Friday, 12pm–3am Saturday, 12–10:30pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 912921.
What reviewers say
“Very nice place in Guildford I’m really happy with service from Ahmed.” (a Google reviewer)
The verdict
On Google ratings, Dumpling Munch comes out on top with 5.0 stars from 96 reviews. 74 of the 77 restaurants we found have 50+ reviews, which is the point where a rating becomes a fair comparison. Ratings change, so check the latest on Google before you go.
Best restaurant by area
Guildford: Dumpling Munch (★ 5.0, 96 reviews), then Turtle Bay Guildford (★ 4.8).
Also in the area
Meat the Greek, Chapel Street: ★ 4.7 from 1355 reviews.
Pasta Evangelists - Guildford, High Street: ★ 4.7 from 1187 reviews.
Theion, Guildford: ★ 4.7 from 826 reviews.
Blue Sardinia Restaurant, Sydenham Road: ★ 4.7 from 490 reviews.
Hanki, Jeffries Passage: ★ 4.7 from 398 reviews.
Eat out Guildford, Guildford: ★ 4.7 from 237 reviews.
Passorn Thai Restaurant, Kings Road: ★ 4.7 from 220 reviews.
Pho Guildford, Guildford: ★ 4.6 from 2421 reviews.
Olivo, Quarry Street: ★ 4.6 from 2237 reviews.
The Ivy Asia Guildford, Guildford: ★ 4.6 from 2191 reviews.
Megan's by the Castle Restaurant (Guildford), High Street: ★ 4.6 from 1562 reviews.
Zaitouna Express, North Street: ★ 4.6 from 1134 reviews.
Slim Chickens, Friary Street: ★ 4.6 from 971 reviews.
Jeita Restaurant, - 52 Chertsey Street: ★ 4.6 from 970 reviews.
La Casita, Chapel Street: ★ 4.6 from 940 reviews.
Rumwong Thai Restaurant, London Road: ★ 4.6 from 928 reviews.
ATTO Korean BBQ & Buffet Restaurant, Swan Lane: ★ 4.6 from 665 reviews.
Sushi Nara, North Street: ★ 4.6 from 651 reviews.
Gordo’s, North Street: ★ 4.6 from 531 reviews.
Carlo's Trattoria, Shere Road: ★ 4.6 from 422 reviews.
Chopstix - Guildford, The Friary Shopping Centre The Food Court: ★ 4.6 from 253 reviews.
Côte Guildford, Castle Street: ★ 4.5 from 1614 reviews.
Giggling Squid - Guildford, Chapel Street: ★ 4.5 from 1471 reviews.
Franco Manca Guildford, Unit 24 Friary Street: ★ 4.5 from 1387 reviews.
The Thai Terrace - Rooftop Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Sydenham Road: ★ 4.5 from 1336 reviews.
How we ranked them
1. Which places: every restaurant on Google Maps with a Guildford postcode (GU1 to GU4).
2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, with ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews are listed after the rest.
3. “Mentioned in X reviews”: these counts come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven’t picked or edited them.
4. We don’t quote prices, because they change. Check with the business.
5. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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