Upton-upon-Severn Restaurants

Planters

This is an unlikely find in somewhere like Malvern Wells. Is this part of the relentless spread of ethnic cuisines westwards from the Midlands? Be that as it may here in an inoffensive white painted old house is this well-rated south-east Asian restaurant offering attractive dishes from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Singapore.

• Address: 191-193 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, nr Great Malvern, WR14 4HE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Asian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00

Restaurant at Holdfast Cottage

A superbly located little paradise, redolent of antiquity, peace and good taste with outrageously beautiful views to the Malverns. The 26 seater restaurant serves meals that give a new meaning to the word comfort and you could start with the delicate pumpkin and almond soup before going on to the fillet of cod with a brioche crust, served with a creamy leek sauce.

• Address: Marlbank Road, Little Malvern, Malvern, nr Upton-upon-Severn, WR13 6NA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £35.00

Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood

Set high on the Malvern Hills, with views across 30 miles to the Cotswolds, "The Cottage" has perhaps the most beautiful location in England, awarded two AA Rosettes for quality of the cuisine. It's a family affair, with John and Sue Pattin, the resident Proprietors, daughter Maria as General Manager, and son Dominic as head chef, their team, with their "extended family", won a coveted AA Courtesy and Care award in 1996.

• Address: Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, nr Great Malvern, WR14 4LG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £47.00

Restaurant at The White Lion Hotel

Behind the Georgian façade lurks a 16th century inn, much of the character of which has survived. The Pepperpot Brasserie with its oak beams makes a good setting for the contemporary menu. The avocado pear with flaked crab, shrimps and smoked salmon comes with a light grain mustard dressing.

• Address: 21 High Street, Upton-upon-Severn, WR8 0HJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £36.00