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Best Restaurants in Shrewsbury

By The Shropshire Pages team·17 June 2026

The county town has the best independent dining in Shropshire. Here are the Shrewsbury restaurants locals rate the highest.

Shrewsbury has the best independent dining in Shropshire, with a brilliant mix of cuisines packed into its medieval streets.

For a special meal

CSONS is a much-loved seasonal small-plates restaurant, The Walrus is the spot for a celebration, and Umai Sushi & Grill and Itadakizen lead the way for outstanding Japanese.

Plant-based

Shrewsbury is a great city for vegans: Okra and Kanu Poke both turn out exceptional plant-based food.

Casual favourites

The Meatball Shack, Bobby's Tacos and Yak & Yeti (Nepalese/Asian) are firm local favourites for a relaxed bite.

More

For coffee and pubs too, see where to eat in Shropshire and things to do in Shrewsbury.

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Umai Sushi & Grill Shrewsbury

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Umai Sushi & Grill is a Japanese-inspired restaurant located in Shrewsbury's Golden Cross Passage, serving fresh sushi and grilled dishes.

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CSONS

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CSONS is a family-run restaurant in Ludlow, also with locations in Shrewsbury and Hereford, offering globally inspired dishes made with locally sourced produce.

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The Meatball Shack

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The Meatball Shack in Shrewsbury serves meatballs crafted from around the world, using locally sourced ingredients, with gluten-free options.

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