In Sheffield, the Butcher and Catch take on Plesters' international cuisine and The Garrison's fine dining, but will their chance to bag the grand slip through the net?
In Swansea, Adelina's hope that their modern Indian cooking and effervescent evening can beat Juniper Place and a truly Welsh experience at The Dillwyn Arms.
In Birmingham and Wolverhampton, Rodeos pit their American BBQ-themed grub against Smoking Bagels' pop-up Caribbean fest and Adian's Dining's fusion fare.
In Brighton and Hove, Planet India warm up the week with cosy curries. But can Bonsai Plant Kitchen impress and will Botanique's hydroponic farm make a splash?
In Belfast, Holohan's Pantry take on Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and 2 Taps' Spanish nosh, in a week featuring some serious schmoozing and a saucy showdown.
In Oxfordshire, The Snooty Mehmaan and The Old Crown Coaching Inn take on Luscombes at the Golden Ball's show-stopping souffle. Who will rise to the occasion?
A modern twist on Indian cooking in Darlington takes on a vegan restaurant in Middlesbrough and a traditional Indian in Hartlepool.
Three very different restaurants compete in Exeter. Will the foodies in the room be impressed by fried chicken?
There's brutal honesty and a bizarre game involving body parts and a cup as three Essex eateries compete to be top dog.
There's messy eating, post-dessert dancing, and ketchup revelations as Sicilian, Mexican and American restaurants compete in Sheffield.
In Edinburgh, Divino Enoteca take on Ed and James's foraged fodder and Aurora's vegan fare, in a week featuring seasoning scrutiny and portion size put-downs.
In Swansea, the Secret Bar and Kitchen hope that their fishy fare will impress. But can The Plough's flaming pud or The Mine's elegant entrée steal the show?
In Birmingham, the Island Lounge goes up against Jungle Street Kitchen's global grub and The Loft, in a week featuring garrulous guests and dubious dancing.
In Sussex, the MED's risky fare causes a stir. Can Big Fat Greek Taverna's simple starter impress? And will Ami Bistro's expertly executed fish sink or swim?
In Northern Ireland, Mourne Seafood Bar take on Top of the Town and Gnostic, in a week featuring a Pavarotti proclamation and some salsa splendor.
In Oxfordshire, The White Hart pit their alfresco asado BBQ cooking against The Hand and Shears' traditional pub grub and Whistlers' hand-dived scallops.
In Middlesbrough, can Lost Property's surf-and-turf sharing boards make waves? And will Finkle and Green's small plates and Banh Mi's pan-Asian food impress?
In Devon, there's grazing and plonk at Honky Tonk and a farm-to-fork experience at The Bear and Blacksmith. And how will Twenty Seven's fine food fare?
It's a plant-based battle in Essex, as Billy and Sam pit their vegan BBQ menu against rival vegan restaurant, The Oak Tree, and Caesars' fine-dining fodder.
In Edinburgh, will Bundits' colourful Asian street food outshine Riverlife's French Caribbean cuisine and the sensational Scottish flavours of Piper's Rest?