Earlier this week, we shared the top 15 best rated cafes in the town according to Google reviews – and now it’s the turn of restaurants.
With the weekend finally here, you may want to check out one of these highly-rated restaurants as your treat.
All of the top 15 achieved at least an impressive 4.5 stars, based on 100 or more Google reviews. One independent restaurant on this list has received a massive 1,700 reviews from customers.
Take a look below to find out the restaurants’ ratings, their locations and a link to their websites to get booked in.
Here are the top 15 best rated restaurants in Northampton in January 2024, according to Google reviews…

13. Baloo
4.6 stars based on 278 Google reviews. Baloo offers traditional Indian cuisine, with a wide variety of authentic dishes to choose from. Location: 25 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton, NN4 8DL. Website: https://baloo-northampton.co.uk/ Photo: Baloo

14. Mewar Haveli
4.6 stars based on 181 Google reviews. Mewar Haveli is an authentic taste of the Indian subcontinent, with the menu offering an insight into traditional cuisine. Location: 357-359 Wellingborough Road, Northampton Town Centre, NN1 4ER. Website: https://www.mewarhaveli.co.uk/ Photo: Mewar Haveli

15. The Smoke Pit
4.5 stars based on 1.7k Google reviews. The Smoke Pit is an industrial smokehouse and barbecue restaurant serving smoked meat, platters and gourmet burgers, to be washed down with cocktails and craft beer. Location: 11A The Ridings, Northampton Town Centre, NN1 2AQ. Website: https://www.cowpigchicken.co.uk/ Photo: The Smoke Pit

16. Zapato Lounge
4.5 stars based on 1.3k Google reviews. Zapato Lounge is one of the many restaurants under the national Lounges chain, with Northampton’s located in the heart of the town centre. Location: Newland Walk, Northampton Town Centre, NN1 2EB. Website: https://thelounges.co.uk/zapato/ Photo: Zapato Lounge


