William's

4.8

1765 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 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 fifty 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’.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce Vierge£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 Sourdough£10.50
Pan-Roasted Cornish King Scallops, Celeriac Purée, Parsley Oil and Toasted Hazelnuts£17.50
Cured Salmon Gravadlax served with a Mango, Chilli & Lime Salsa£12.00
Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and Croutons£10.50
Heritage Tomatoes with Goat's Curd, Spiced Tomato Chutney and Filo Crisps£10.50

Main Courses

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

Side Dishes

French Fries£4.50
Baby Potatoes
Baguette Salted Butter
Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

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

What 1,765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Ambience
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Neighbourhood gem
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

William's is a seafood lover's paradise offering "exceptional food and service" in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" fresh fish, "beautifully cooked" and served by attentive staff. The restaurant's charm, combined with a delightful menu and "lovely" wine selection, makes it a must-visit for a "wonderful" dining experience.

1,765 Reviews

J
Julie
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lunch, the staff are very efficient and friendly. Amazing food cooked to a really high standard.
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Richard
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food Fabulous location and ambience Staff amazing . Especially SUE!!!
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Michael
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Williams was a lovely little find for us. In a town we had not heard of but are planning to visit for more of a look round. Lovely atmosphere, the staff were all attentive and friendly. The food was incredible we pushed the boat out and had three courses all of which tasted wonderful and were cooked and prepared to perfection. The Aplle Mousse desert was a sight to behold and almost too good to spoil, it tasted as good as it looked. Thank you Williams and we will definitely be coming back.
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Celia
Edinburgh
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely as ever; particularly enjoyed the Catalan Fish Stew, beautiful chunks of different fish, great flavour. Friend had the half prawns in garlic which were good, but a bit small (three for £36) and hard to get 'meat' out of shell, so not as good value. Chips always fabulous and puddings also lovely. Great place.
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Rob
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food in really pleasant and friendly surroundings. We went on the 14th of February though and plainly they were very busy. We spent quite a while just standing around waiting to be seated or even greeted, let alone offered a drink, and then we felt rather rushed between courses, desert menus being proffered when we'd barely swallowed the last mouthful of our main course. But overall a truly special evening out. We felt looked after, and the food was one of the nicest meals I've eaten in a long while.
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Chris
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service as per usual . Recommended.
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Nicolette
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you like fish… You will love Williams kitchen Fabulous fresh fish with fantastic service What’s not to like
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kamilla
Warwickshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service great value as well . Superb
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Jackie
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent third visit since we have moved to the area highly recommend.
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Abigail
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. It was a treat meal!
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FAQs

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

William's is rated 4.8 stars by 1765 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

William's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Nibbles

Spiced Gordal & Provençal Olives£4.95

Salted Catalan Almonds£3.95

Taramasalata with Grissini£4.95

Starters

Half a Dozen Cape Wrath Oysters with Sauce Vierge£19.00

William's Spicy Crab Soup with Toasted Sourdough£10.50

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

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

Pressed Duck Terrine, Black Fig Jam, Truffle Mayonnaise and Croutons£10.50

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

Main Courses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side Dishes

French Fries£4.50

Baby Potatoes

Baguette Salted Butter

Green or Mixed Salad

Desserts

Strawberry and Cream Choux Bun with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate Soil£9.00

Warm Pear & Ginger Cake, Toffee & Lime Sauce and Salted Caramel Ice Cream£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 Truffles£7.95

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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