Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Oxfordshire has been named among the UK’s top 100 restaurants.

The illustrious restaurant, nestled in the countryside by the village of Great Milton, was originally started by the celebrity chef back in 1984.

Known internationally as a breeding ground for culinary talent, the kitchen has been a starting point for several notable chefs including Marco Pierre White and Paul Liebrandt.

In the four decades of its existence, the prominent restaurant has retained its two Michelin stars including for 2025, making it 41 years in a row.

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Now, the famed eatery has once again been listed in the top 100 UK restaurants in the National Restaurant Awards.

Ranking at 86th, Le Manoir pipped countless restaurants to make the list from up and down the country.

A statement from the National Restaurant Awards said: “Modernity meets tradition at this classic bastion of French cuisine.

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Le Manoir in Oxfordshire. (Image: Newsquest)

“For 40 years Le Manoir has been a double-starred restaurant, and during that time standards have never slipped.

“With head chef Luke Selby and his brothers, it has opened a new chapter and remains as fresh as it has ever been.”

On Instagram, Raymond Blanc said: “Delighted to be a part of the National Restaurant Award 2025 and in the top 100.

“Congratulations to all of those involved and of course a big thank you to my wonderful team here at Le Manoir.”

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