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Last night, on February 9, the Michelin Guide held its annual ceremony to announce the newest selection of MICHELIN stars for restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland. From a venue in Dublin, the prestigious food publication announced new one-, two-, and three-MICHELIN star awards for several restaurants around the country, including quite a few right here in London.
So, if you’ve got some cash to splash (MICHELIN-starred restaurants aren’t cheap!) and you want to dine in what the MICHELIN Guide says are the best restaurants in the city, add these spots to your must-visit list:
New 2-MICHELIN-Star Restaurants in London
London didn’t get any new 3-MICHELIN-Star restaurants in the ceremony this year, but these spots were recognised with 2 stars for their food and service.
Bonheur by Matt Abé
Taking over what was once Le Gavroche, Matt Abé (who has spent 18 years working with Gordon Ramsay and as chef at the Three-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay) has kicked things off with 2 MICHELIN stars for his first namesake restaurant. The MICHELIN inspectors praised the restaurant’s blend of classical dishes with well-judged modernity and the impressive command of flavour.
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Row on 5
Having earned its first star last year, shortly after opening, Row on 5 kept things moving by earning its second MICHELIN star this year. MICHELIN praised Row on 5 for its refinement as well as its charming and attentive service. On the food front, the restaurant was recognised for “taking outstanding British produce and adding depth of flavour with unerring skill”.
As well as earning its second MICHELIN star, Row on 5 was also recognised with a special award. Roxane Dupuy, from Row on 5, was awarded the Sommelier Award. At the restaurant, she’s responsible for managing a list of over 2,400 wines from all over the world, and the MICHELIN guide was particularly impressed by the “superb selection of grower champagnes.”
New 1-MICHELIN-Star Restaurants in London
Nine restaurants in London were recognised with their first MICHELIN star at the ceremony last night. These ranged from appropriately fancy dining spots to London’s second MICHELIN-starred pub, sky-high restaurants, and more.
Ambassadors Clubhouse
According to our writer, Vee, this luxurious Mayfair restaurant is serving up some of the best Indian food in London. Diners can expect punchy Punjabi flavours, stunning interiors, and Desi-inspired cocktails.
Credit: Ambassadors Clubhouse
Corenucopia by Clare Smyth
A luxury bistro from the culinary force behind the 3-MICHELIN-starred Core by Clare Smyth, Corenucopia brings flair to casual dining. Expect some truly bougie fish and chips and even an entire menu of potato dishes.
Kerfield Arms
London’s second MICHELIN-starred pub brings a touch of opulence and elegance to the pub scene in Camberwell. It’s still very much a pub, though, with a bright, warm, and welcoming… well… welcome.
Labombe by Trivet
A new wine bar and restaurant from the Trivet team, with an eclectic menu of sharing dishes and food cooked over an open fire, as well as a banging wine selection.
Legado
The latest opening from Sabor’s Nieves Barragán Mohacho is bigger and bolder than its sibling restaurant, and brings MICHELIN-star dining to Shoreditch. The Spanish fare, encompassing all regions of the country, is equally suited to romantic dates as it is to meals with friends.
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Michael Caines at The Stafford
A classically fancy MICHELIN spot, Michael Caines at The Stafford brings “a little part of Devon into St James’s”. Expect classics like Beef Wellington as well as plenty of seafood and a top-notch wine list (with prices to match).
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High
It’s the highest restaurant in Europe, and now it’s also the highest MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Europe. Food battles valiantly against the view from the 60th floor for guests’ attention, and succeeds.
Somssi by Jihun Kim
Tucked away below the stairs of the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair hotel is this now MICHELIN-starred Korean counter menu. The Korean dishes have French touches, “while also celebrating excellent British produce”.
Image: @somssi.london
Tom Brown at The Capital
As he moves from Cornerstone in Hackney to The Capital, Tom Brown has a homecoming of sorts. It was in this hotel that he “first forged his reputation at this very hotel while working for Nathan Outlaw.” Expect stunning seafood and the very best of prime ingredients.
Read the MICHELIN announcement of the new stars given to restaurants in the UK and Ireland here.
See the full list of London’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants here.
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