Dining out is one of life’s biggest joys, but sometimes certain dishes just aren't worth the price tag (or risk to your health). From ingredients that are unlikely to be fresh to meals that could land you with a stomach bug, these are the dishes you should never order at a restaurant – a few may seriously surprise you.

Click or scroll through our gallery as we rank the foods you should avoid when eating out, counting down to the worst offender of all.

We've based our ranking on the quality of ingredients and food risks involved, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.