Michelin Restaurants in London

The Ledbury

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It is true that in London you can get a great meal out of a food truck. But sometimes, just for fun or for a special occasion, a restaurant have to be chosen with more attention. 

Michelin Stars are given only to the best restaurants in the world and fortunately, London has a few in this very strict list. With 1, 2 or the famous 3 stars, here is the list of the selection in London.

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3 Michelin Stars

Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester - One of the UK’s few 3 Michelin starred restaurants from one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Alain Ducasse. Our favourite table is the Table Lumiere semi private dining room which is perfect for up to six guests. Cocooned by a luminescent oval curtain, the Table Lumiere surrounded by 4,500 shimmering fibre optics that drop dramatically from the ceiling. 

2 Michelin Stars

Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley - Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley merges elegance and warmth in a luxurious setting in the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge.  With intricate yet robust flavours, clean textures and a quality ethos this is food that entices you back again and again, making the restaurant one of the best Michelin restaurants in London. The dining room is gorgeous, but we would recommend the chef’s table in its own luxurious and intimate air-conditioned space at the heart of the restaurant, or the larger Pomerol private dining room, which is ideal for a celebratory lunch or dinner.

The Ledbury - The Ledbury, sitting on the edge of Notting Hill, has become a bit of a place of pilgrimage for foodies. Run by Australian chef Brett Graham, whose selection of dishes will delight and entertain even the trickiest of customers.The Ledbury seems to be getting better and better and many think that it can’t be long before The Ledbury gains the elusive third Michelin star, making it a big contender for the totle of the best Michelin restaurant in London.

Helene Darroze at the Connaught - Helene Darroze serves delectable French cuisine inspired by authentic regional and seasonal flavours with influences from Helene’s native south-west France. Helene Darroze at The Connaught is grand and elegant for a special dinner but equally accessible for a quick business lunch.

1 Michelin Star

Dabbous - Dabbous restaurant and bar is the first solo venture from Ollie Dabbous, which received immediate critical claim and has kept the phone lines ringing ever since. Spread over two levels, the restaurant has an industrial feel, with exposed brickwork, dark woods and copper pipes. Dabbous is booked incredibly far in advance, but we would recommend visiting the bar for some drinks and to try out their bar menu, which includes an excellent steak sandwich.

Nobu London - The opening of Nobu London along Park Lane was the first European venture of the celebrated Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The food draws heavily from his training in Japan and his extensive travels – expect to see Peruvian flourishes and South American influences. Its location overlooking Hyde Park means that this is a great place to dine as you watch the sun set. Since opening in 1997 and gaining its Michelin star Nobu London has continued to delight diners from all over the world.

Alyn Williams at The Westbury - Alyn Williams at the Westbury, who was previously head chef at Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, opened his eponymous restaurant in the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair at the end of 2011. Alyn Williams at The Westbury has slick, elegant and contemporary cooking, as handsome as it is delicious with a luxurious and chic design.

The Harwood Arms - The Harwood Arms in Fulham raised the bar by being the first pub in London to be awarded a Michelin star. Its simple and rustic interior and distinctly British cooking, including favourites such as venison scotch egg, make The Harwood Arms every inch the modern pub, which features on our guide to London’s best gastropubs.

Dinner By Heston - ‘Dinner’ was Heston Blumenthal’s foray into the London restaurant scene at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge. Driven by the popularity of The Fat Duck, ‘Dinner by Heston’, one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of recent years, received immediate acclaim by critics, collecting its first Michelin Star in the 2012 UK Michelin Guide later in the year.

Hedone - Opened in July 2011 by self-taught chef Mikael Jonsson, Hedone instantly established itself on the London dining scene and gained its first Michelin Star in 2012. The passionate chef is led by a desire to source the very best ingredients, which means visiting Hedone is well worth the effort of travelling to Chiswick.

Quilon - Quilon re-launched in 2012 following an extensive refurbishment, with a stylish, slick interior to match the quality of the south-west Indian food. Starters of crispy fried cauliflower tossed with yogurt, green chilli and curry leaves; coconut cream chicken (marinated chicken fillets with ground coconut, chilli and cumin, cooked over a griddle); and char-grilled scallop with mango chilli relish showed real flair in the kitchen.

River Cafe - The River Café is widely regarded as one of London’s best Italian restaurant. The great pedigree in the kitchen has already produced many successful alumni and imitations. Its minimalist, sleek design and light colour scheme that blend effortlessly with the riverside setting, creates an unforgettable dining experience. The large terrace makes the River Cafe an excellent alfresco dining option in West London, and one of the best alfresco restaurants in London.

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