As we welcome in the New Year we may be looking forward to experiencing new things - and for foodies that means new restaurants.
But when we say new, we mean restaurants that some of us may have never visited before, despite receiving plenty of praise from diners who have had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at them.
We have a guide to the most popular restaurants across Northamptonshire that you need to visit in 2026 - and what diners had to say about their experience.
The restaurants included come from OpenTable’s ‘Diner’s Choice’ list, which are the most booked in the county - updated in January 2026.
9. 70 One Restaurant & Lounge, Northampton
70 One Restaurant & Lounge in Northampton has a 4.3* rating from 31 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “This is an excellent restaurant that I found via TikTok reviews! I hired one of the outdoor pods for a private dining experience and it was simply amazing. The staff are all very polite and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious! I would definitely visit again and would highly recommend it to all.” | Google Maps
10. Ember, Wellingborough
Ember in Wellingborough has a 4.9* rating from 787 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “Absolutely spectacular meal as always, you are always guaranteed to try something that you’ve never had before at Ember, everything was incredibly delicious and the team are truly lovely.” | Google Maps