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Recommended restaurants in Northampton

The best rated restaurants in Northampton, based on real Google reviews. Whether it is date night, a family meal or a special occasion, start here.

Updated November 2026How we pick
4.5★ or higher, 10+ reviewsOnly businesses that meet our review threshold make the list.
Based on real Google reviewsRatings and review counts come straight from Google.
Checked every monthThe list is refreshed regularly, so it stays current.

At a glance

Our top 12 restaurants in Northampton. Tap a name to jump to their details.

#BusinessRatingReviewsType
1Arizi Italian Restaurant★ 4.9231Italian restaurant
2Casa Sabrosa★ 4.9172Restaurant
3Turtle Bay Northampton★ 4.87238Caribbean restaurant
4La Famiglia Northampton★ 4.8361Italian restaurant
5Maniatiko Greek Restaurant★ 4.8261Greek restaurant
6Shak’s Grill House★ 4.8115Steak house
7Opium Restaurant★ 4.71137Asian fusion restaurant
8Nuovo Restaurant★ 4.7939Italian restaurant
9PALM FINE DINING★ 4.7628Restaurant
10La Pazienza★ 4.7617Italian restaurant
11The Realm Northampton★ 4.7585Pan-Asian restaurant
12Oblique★ 4.7501Modern European restaurant

Our top 12 restaurants in Northampton

Ranked on Google rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are. Call them direct or visit their website for a quote.

#1

Arizi Italian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 231 Google reviews

Arizi Italian Restaurant is an italian restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 231 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Italian restaurant
#2

Casa Sabrosa

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 172 Google reviews

Casa Sabrosa is a restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 172 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Restaurant
#3

Turtle Bay Northampton

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 7238 Google reviews

Turtle Bay Northampton is a caribbean restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7238 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Caribbean restaurantBarCocktail barRestaurant
#4

La Famiglia Northampton

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 361 Google reviews

La Famiglia Northampton is an italian restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 361 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Italian restaurant
#5

Maniatiko Greek Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 261 Google reviews

Maniatiko Greek Restaurant is a greek restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 261 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Greek restaurantBarDoner kebab restaurantTakeaway
#6

Shak’s Grill House

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 115 Google reviews

Shak’s Grill House is a steak house based in Northampton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 115 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Steak house
#7

Opium Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 1137 Google reviews

Opium Restaurant is an asian fusion restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1137 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Asian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantContinental restaurantFusion restaurant
#8

Nuovo Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 939 Google reviews

Nuovo Restaurant is an italian restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 939 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Italian restaurantRestaurant
#9

PALM FINE DINING

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 628 Google reviews

PALM FINE DINING is a restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 628 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Restaurant
#10

La Pazienza

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 617 Google reviews

La Pazienza is an italian restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 617 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Italian restaurantDinerFamily restaurantFood court
#11

The Realm Northampton

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 585 Google reviews

The Realm Northampton is a pan-asian restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 585 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Pan-Asian restaurant
#12

Oblique

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 501 Google reviews

Oblique is a modern european restaurant based in Northampton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 501 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Modern European restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafe

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Each number matches the business in the list above.

How we pick our recommended restaurants

Nobody can pay to get on this list or to move up it. Here’s how a business earns its place.

1We search Google for every restaurant serving Northampton.
2We only shortlist businesses rated 4.5 stars or higher across at least 10 reviews.
3We rank them on rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are.
4We recheck the list every month and remove anyone who drops below the bar.

Read more about how it works

Restaurants near you in Northampton

Looking for a restaurant near you? These recommendations cover Northampton and the surrounding area, including:

AbingtonBoothvilleBrackmillsCollingtreeDallingtonDustonEast HunsburyFar CottonGrange ParkGreat BillingHardingstoneKingsthorpeLittle BillingMoultonParklandsRectory FarmSpinney HillSt JamesUptonWeston FavellWest HunsburyWootton

Restaurants in Northampton: your questions answered

The things people most often ask before choosing a restaurant.

Do I need to book?

For Friday and Saturday nights, it is best to book ahead. Many restaurants take bookings online.

How do you choose the restaurants on this page?

Every business listed has a rating of 4.5 stars or higher across at least 10 Google reviews. We rank them on rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are. Nobody pays to be listed or to move up the list.

Which restaurants cater for dietary needs?

Most restaurants can cater for common allergies and diets. Tell them when you book and check the menu online first.

Are there good places for big groups?

Many restaurants take group bookings and offer set menus. Call ahead to check.

My business isn’t listed. How do I get on?

Keep collecting genuine reviews from your customers. Once you meet our threshold you will be picked up at the next monthly check. If you think we have missed you, get in touch here.

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