William's

Name: William's
Address: 3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL6 0BL
Telephone: 01453 832240
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1701 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Healthy

William’s is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer in the heart of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

A veritable Cotswolds institution for over forty-five years, William’s has recently benefitted from a full-scale refurbishment of both the restaurant and shop area in January 2020.

Alongside a 64-cover new restaurant sits a new fish counter displaying an outstanding range of fresh seafood, delivered daily from Scotland and the South West coastline. The adjacent delicatessen offers a large selection of chef-prepared meals, cheeses, charcuterie and terrines as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.

We are proud to have been voted one of Matthew Fort’s ‘Five Favourite Places to Shop’ and one of Rick Stein’s ‘Food Heroes’.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01453 832240
Website
http://www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL
Area
Nailsworth
Cross Street
In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
Parking details
Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
Public transit
Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce ViergeGBP 19.00
Artisan, traditional oysters from the pristine environment of the Kyle of Durness, on the Northern tip of Scotland
William's Spicy Crab Soup with Toasted SourdoughGBP 10.50
Pan-Roasted Cornish King Scallops, Celeriac Purée, Parsley Oil and Toasted HazelnutsGBP 17.50
Cured Salmon Gravadlax served with a Mango, Chilli & Lime SalsaGBP 12.00
Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and CroutonsGBP 10.50
Heritage Tomatoes with Goat's Curd, Spiced Tomato Chutney and Filo CrispsGBP 10.50

Main Courses

Mussels in a Red Thai & Coconut Broth served with French FriesGBP 18.50
Giant Split Prawns served Hot with Garlic Butter, French Fries and a Mixed SaladGBP 24.00
- two halvesGBP 29.95
- three halvesGBP 39.95
Half a Hot Native Lobster with Garlic Butter, a Mixed Salad & French FriesGBP 36.00
Loch Duart Salmon Wellington wrapped in a Mushroom & Buckwheat Duxelles with Spinach and Savoury Cabbage, served with Hollandaise SauceGBP 25.00
Sri-Lankan Monkfish & Prawn Curry with Fragrant Rice and Pak ChoiGBP 27.00
Baked Cornish Hake wrapped in Parma Ham with Cabbage, Spinach, Parsley-Crushed Potatoes and a Tomato Butter SauceGBP 25.00
Pan-Roasted Halibut Steak with Dauphinoise Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli and a Crab VeloutéGBP 36.00
Grilled Swordfish Steak on a Green Bean, Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Rocket Salad with a Preserved Lemon DressingGBP 26.00
30-Day Aged Fillet Steak, a Green Pepper & Wild Mushroom Sauce, Baked Vine Tomatoes & French FriesGBP 36.00
Rigatoni Pasta with a Kale & Walnut Pesto, Cavalo Nero Sauce and freshly grated ParmesanGBP 18.50

Side Dishes

French FriesGBP 4.50
Baby Potatoes
Baguette Salted Butter
Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

Strawberry and Cream Choux Bun with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate SoilGBP 9.00
Warm Pear & Ginger Cake, Toffee & Lime Sauce and Salted Caramel Ice CreamGBP 9.00
Autumn Spiced Egg Custard Tart with Black Fig Jam and Clotted Cream
Ice Creams: chocolate / strawberry / Madagascan vanilla / salted caramel
- one scoopGBP 6.75
- two scoopsGBP 7.50
- three scoopsGBP 9.00
Sorbets: raspberry / lemon / mango
- one scoopGBP 6.75
- two scoopsGBP 7.50
- three scoopsGBP 9.00
Café Gourmand: A Barista Coffee with a Selection of Three Dark Chocolate TrufflesGBP 7.95
A Selection of William's Cheeses with Frozen Grapes, Membrillo Jelly and BiscuitsGBP 9.75

What 1,701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Overall
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Service
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Neighbourhood gem
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for fine wines
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Good for special occasions
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

William's offers an inviting dining experience with "exquisite seafood" and a "friendly, professional staff." Guests appreciate the "warm welcome" and the "buzzing atmosphere." Known for its "delicious food and outstanding service," William's is perfect for special occasions, offering an extensive menu that never disappoints. Ideal for seafood lovers!

1,701 Reviews

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John
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, good menu choices. Amazing mussels. You must go and eat at this excellent restaurant.
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Jane
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value lunch menu with delicious fresh fish beautifully cooked. Will be back very soon!!
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Hazel
Oxford
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent set price lunch is a real bargain. Fresh food presented with flair. Relaxed yet elegant environment. These ladies who lunch will be back
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Shani
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service and super food. Fish cooked perfectly and the dishes well balanced. It was hard to choose from the menu. It's a real gem to have such a good deli, fish counter and restaurant like this on the doorstep.
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Alan
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good all round with excellent and speedy service. Although a fish restaurant, with quite a large variety of fish dishes, nevertheless there was none of the perhaps a little more unusual fish - no monkfish, gurnard, Dover (or lemon) sole, skate. Nevertheless what there was was good - we had a nice fish stew as main course, and my crab soup starter was also good and slightly different from the norm (spicy, with a kind of fragrance). The meal for two (one nibbles , one starter, two main courses, two glasses of wine) came to £110 before the tip.
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Lesley
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All courses were absolutely delicious. Well seasoned and presented, with great flavours. The two fish dishes I had (tuna starter and prawn main) were melt in your mouth. Friendly and attentive staff too. Highly recommend.
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Ruth
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, fantastic food! A really enjoyable experience
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Susan
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food, and friendly staff We both had a most enjoyable meal and have already booked a return visit.
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David
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely evening and great food - we really enjoyed the fish
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Janice
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Habitual returner : enjoy eating at this fish restaurant. Always look for Catalan stew : fab : am sure rest of menu on offer equally good but Catalan stew meets all my expectations. Don’t take it off the menu.
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FAQs

William's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01453 832240.

William's is rated 4.7 stars by 1701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL

Additional information

Cross Street
In the heart of Nailsworth, overlooking the mini roundabout
Area
Nailsworth
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Small parking area at the back of the building behind the laurel hedge. Otherwise free street parking for 2 hours
Public transit
Nailsworth Town Centre (many bus routes)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk/
Phone number
01453 832240

William's

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Nibbles

Spiced Gordal & Provençal OlivesGBP 4.95

Salted Catalan AlmondsGBP 3.95

Taramasalata with GrissiniGBP 4.95

Starters

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce ViergeGBP 19.00

William's Spicy Crab Soup with Toasted SourdoughGBP 10.50

Pan-Roasted Cornish King Scallops, Celeriac Purée, Parsley Oil and Toasted HazelnutsGBP 17.50

Cured Salmon Gravadlax served with a Mango, Chilli & Lime SalsaGBP 12.00

Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and CroutonsGBP 10.50

Heritage Tomatoes with Goat's Curd, Spiced Tomato Chutney and Filo CrispsGBP 10.50

Main Courses

Mussels in a Red Thai & Coconut Broth served with French FriesGBP 18.50

Giant Split Prawns served Hot with Garlic Butter, French Fries and a Mixed SaladGBP 24.00

Half a Hot Native Lobster with Garlic Butter, a Mixed Salad & French FriesGBP 36.00

Loch Duart Salmon Wellington wrapped in a Mushroom & Buckwheat Duxelles with Spinach and Savoury Cabbage, served with Hollandaise SauceGBP 25.00

Sri-Lankan Monkfish & Prawn Curry with Fragrant Rice and Pak ChoiGBP 27.00

Baked Cornish Hake wrapped in Parma Ham with Cabbage, Spinach, Parsley-Crushed Potatoes and a Tomato Butter SauceGBP 25.00

Pan-Roasted Halibut Steak with Dauphinoise Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli and a Crab VeloutéGBP 36.00

Grilled Swordfish Steak on a Green Bean, Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Rocket Salad with a Preserved Lemon DressingGBP 26.00

30-Day Aged Fillet Steak, a Green Pepper & Wild Mushroom Sauce, Baked Vine Tomatoes & French FriesGBP 36.00

Rigatoni Pasta with a Kale & Walnut Pesto, Cavalo Nero Sauce and freshly grated ParmesanGBP 18.50

Side Dishes

French FriesGBP 4.50

Baby Potatoes

Baguette Salted Butter

Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

Strawberry and Cream Choux Bun with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate SoilGBP 9.00

Warm Pear & Ginger Cake, Toffee & Lime Sauce and Salted Caramel Ice CreamGBP 9.00

Autumn Spiced Egg Custard Tart with Black Fig Jam and Clotted Cream

Ice Creams: chocolate / strawberry / Madagascan vanilla / salted caramel

Sorbets: raspberry / lemon / mango

Café Gourmand: A Barista Coffee with a Selection of Three Dark Chocolate TrufflesGBP 7.95

A Selection of William's Cheeses with Frozen Grapes, Membrillo Jelly and BiscuitsGBP 9.75

Overall ratings and reviews

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