Are you looking for the best dinner in Milton Keynes? Keep reading for our top picks on the restaurants you really need to visit in and around the city.
From restaurants offering the best roast dinner, eateries for special occasions, to elegant fine dining establishments with tasting menus and wine pairings, our dining out guide caters to all tastes.
Based on our own dining experiences and local insights, our journey through the Milton Keynes dining scene ensures you get authentic recommendations for the best dinner in town.
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Where To Get The Best Dinner in Milton Keynes
Cross Keys
34 Newport Rd, Woolstone, Milton Keynes MK15 0AA
Expect fantastic service, exquiste food and generous portions from this 16th century thatched roofed pub. The atmosphere is fantastic and enhanced by the English pub style with old wooden beams.
Serving the best Sunday roast in Milton Keynes (from £16.50, meat dependent), diners also highly recommend the excellently cooked Hand Battered Fish (£16.50) and Seabass Fillets (£21.95).
Due to the restaurant’s popularity and size, it’s well worth booking a table in advance.
Open from Monday to Thursday, from 11am – 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am – 12am and Sunday from 11am – 10pm.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
The Italian Sul Lago
Watling St, Furzton, Milton Keynes MK4 1FB
Overlooking the Furzton Lake, with plenty of parking space, this is the perfect restaurant for a date night in Milton Keynes.
Expect an extremely friendly service, fabulous atmosphere and ambience, generous portions and delicious Italian food.
Dishes such as Crab & Lobster Linguine (£23), the Linguine alla Carbonara (£16) and Vegetariana Pizza (£16) all come highly recommended.
Dinner service from Wednesday to Saturday 5pm – 8:45pm and Sunday 12pm – 4:30pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Olive Tree Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant
199 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 1EA
A really friendly welcome and atmosphere awaits you in this Milton Keynes Turkish restaurant – serving mouth-watering cuisine, with generous portions and superb service.
The menu is filled with tantalising dishes and highly recommended food options include the Sharing Platter (£49.95 for 2), Lamb Guvec (£19.95), Mixed Grill (£22.50).
Open from Sunday to Thursday 12pm – 10pm and Friday to Saturday 12pm – 10:30pm
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Jasmine Restaurant
Unit 24, Lloyds court, 9 North 10th St, Milton Keynes MK9 3EL
Rated highly as the best Indian dining experience in Milton Keynes, expect high quality food, alongside excellent service and ambience.
Staff are on hand to offer recommendations, so don’t be afraid to ask. Though the Chilli Paneer (£10), Chicken Dum Biryani (£12) and Butter Chicken (£11) dishes come highly recommended, as do the naan breads (£3) which are thin, crispy and light… and rather moreish!
Once you have visited this Indian restaurant in Milton Keynes, you will definitely want to return.
Open every day for dinner service, from 5:30pm – 11pm. Takeaway options are available.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Taipan Restaurant
5 Savoy Crescent, Milton Keynes MK9 3PU
Serving traditional Cantonese dishes and modern twists on classic Chinese cuisine, this authentic Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes is a true gem, that never disappoints.
Expect a warm welcome, from friendly and engaging staff, wrapped up in a delightful ambience, with generous portions of delicious food at great prices.
The extensive, reasonably priced menu covers a range of meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Particular recommendations include Hot and Sour Szechuan Soup £6.50), Dim Sum Platter (£12.80) and Beef with Black Pepper & Honey Sauce (£11.80)
Open every day for dinner service, from 5:30pm – 10pm. Takeaway options are available.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Akasaka Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Exchange House, 466 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2EA
Offering a fabulous wide range of Korean dishes in a welcoming, clean environment, Akasaka is phenomenally popular and booking for an evening dining experience is recommended.
Served in a searing hot iron bowl, the Dolsot Bibimbap comes highly recommended, alongside the Salmon Teriyaki with rice (£17.50), Chicken Katsu Curry (£14.50) dishes.
It goes without saying that the fresh Sushi (prices from £5.50) is a must try.
Open for dinner service from Monday to Thursday from 5pm – 11pm, Friday from 5pm – 12am, Saturday from 12pm – 12am and Sunday from 12pm – 10pm. Free parking after 6pm on weekdays. Takeaway options are available.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Paris House
Woburn Park, Woburn MK17 9QP
A Michelin recommended fine dining restaurant, serving classic British cuisine, set in a modern dining room. Originally built in 1878, in Paris, the mock Victorian Tudor-style house was shipped and rebuilt in the stunning grounds of Woburn Abbey at the request of the 9th Duke of Bedford.
For an extra special dining experience for special occasions, Paris House really is the place to go – just make sure you book well in advance.
Dishes are beautifully presented and the tasting menu gives diners the opportunity to try new foods. The restaurant states that these specific seasonal menus are based around dishes constructed with natural flavour combinations using the best seasonal produce available.
The 6 course menu is £105 per person and can be paired with a 6 glass wine pairing at £78 per person. This comes highly recommended.
Open for dinner service from Thursday – Saturday from 6:45pm – 9pm and Sunday 12pm – 2pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please note the restaurant is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
Melis Restaurant
CBX II EAST, 402 404 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2EA
For an authentic Turkish experience with delicious cuisine, heading the the Melis Restaurant is a must. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, attentive, friendly staff and very generous portions of food.
Diners highly recommend the the hot (£15.25) and cold (£13.95) sharing platters, Lamb Shish (£19.95) and Chicken Wings (£15.45).
Open from Monday to Thursday 12pm – 10:30pm, Friday and Saturday from 12pm – 11pm and Sunday from 12pm – 10pm. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Please visit the restaurant website for further details and dinner menu options.
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