Waffle Cottage is the top restaurant in Newark, according to the TripAdvisor website.

The Castlegate-based waffle specialists are ranked just ahead of Koinonia Restaurant and Danube.

The ratings are accurate as of 1pm on June 3. TripAdvisor, which bases its rankings and ratings on user feedback, regularly updates their information.

1) Waffle Cottage

Style: American/English.

Address: 57-59 Castlegate, NG24 1BE.

Rating: 91% recommended (87 reviews).

Sample review: "Great little place. Waffles are so fresh, fluffy and 'doughy' and can be complimented by some great made 'in house' ice creams. Staff are lovely and very attentive."

2) Koinonia Restaurant

Style: Indian.

Address: 19 St. Mark's Lane, NG24 1XS.

Rating: 95 per cent (142 reviews).

Sample reviews: "Went here for dinner last night and the food was superb. A great selection of vegetarian options as well as plenty of fish and meat dishes."

3) Danube

Style: German, Eastern and Central European.

Address: 25 Castle Gate, NG24 1AZ.

Rating: 88 per cent (154 reviews).

Sample reviews: "First time I have been to this restaurant but will definitely be going back, went with the whole family, 14 of us and the service was excellent and nothing too much trouble, and the food was absolutely delicious."

4) Rushton's

Style: European/seafood.

Address: 41/42, Stodman Street, NG24 1AW.

Rating: 85 per cent (162 reviews).

Sample reviews: "Called here for lunch on a shopping trip to Newark with my daughter and husband. We were just looking for a light lunch but when we saw the set lunch menu we decided to take advantage of it. It was lovely and very good value."

5) Mamma Whites Pancake Parlour

Style: Pancakes.

Address: 40 Stodman Street, NG24 1AW.

Rating: 89 per cent (37 reviews).

Sample reviews: "Friendly staff. Plenty of choice both savoury and sweet and a fantastic range of styles of pancake to choose from."

6) Stray's

Style: Dessert, Spanish, Café.

Address: 16-20 Middlegate, NG24 1AJ.

Rating: 82 per cent (124 reviews).

Sample reviews: "Possibly one of the best cafes in town. Despite the fact it is constantly busy, there is always excellent service and they will go above and beyond to make your visit enjoyable."

7) The Wheatsheaf Inn

Style: English.

Address: Main Street, Dry Doddington, NG23 5HU.

Rating: 85 per cent (64 reviews).

Sample reviews: "My husband and I were recommended the Wheatsheaf Inn by friends, after they had popped in for a meal since the new management. We were so glad we did as what we found was friendly staff nothing was too much hassle, great food at very reasonable prices."

8) Old Malt Shovel

Style: English.

Address: 25 North Gate.

Rating: 94 per cent (18 reviews).

Sample reviews: "They don't come much better than this in a world full of plastic pubs and microwave meals this pub takes you back to a time of good real ale and good quality CHEAP meals."

9) Cross Keys

Style: Pub.

Address: 43 Main Street, NG23 5SY.

Rating: 100 per cent (6 reviews).

Sample reviews: "By chance hungry & driving past stopped for a bite to eat, what a joy fresh food cooked & presented perfectly."

10) The Hop Pole Hotel

Style: English.

Address: Main Street, Ollerton, NG22 9AD.

Rating: 100 per cent (5 reviews).

Sample reviews: "We recently stumbled upon this hotel whilst staying in the area, we were that impressed we visited 3 times. Food was delicious and served on crisp white table linen."

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