{"id":2826,"date":"2025-12-26T20:31:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2025-12-26T20:31:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:31:16","slug":"the-best-fine-dining-restaurants-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=2826","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>London is now one of the world&#8217;s top cities for fine dining with 80 Michelin-starred restaurants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/KITCHENTABLE_INTERIORS_CREDIT_MARCUSCOBDEN_-min-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kitchen Table London\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<p>With the 2025 Michelin Guide reaffirming the city\u2019s global standing, London now has 85 <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/how-the-prestigious-michelin-star-system-really-works\">Michelin<\/a>-starred restaurants, including six with a <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/a-guide-to-all-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-the-uk\">maximum three-star rating<\/a>. The Ledbury, run by Brett Graham, is the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/destination-guides\/europe\/london-destination-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a> restaurant to join the best of the best alongside the likes of Core by <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/the-experts\/clare-smyth-interview-fine-dining\">Clare Smyth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/restaurant-gordon-ramsay-anniversary\">Restaurant Gordon Ramsay<\/a> on three stars in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>While Michelin stars are not the sole measure of excellence, they remain the benchmark many chefs aspire to and a reliable guide for diners seeking the best restaurants in London. All of the city\u2019s three-star restaurants naturally earn a place on this list, but fine dining extends well beyond the pinnacle. Many of the capital\u2019s most compelling experiences can be found among its two and one-star restaurants, where creativity and precision often shine just as brightly.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning cuisines from across the globe, these restaurants mirror London\u2019s multicultural character and its reputation as one of the world\u2019s great food capitals. While all 85 restaurants are well worth a visit, to make things a bit more manageable we\u2019ve curated a list of the best eateries in London that are, in our opinion, the best of the best.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/features\/best-hotels-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See also: The 15 Best Luxury Hotels in London<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best restaurants in London for a fine dining experience<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KOL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/kol-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"kol restaurant fine dining london\" class=\"wp-image-252958\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Since opening, KOL has retained its Michelin star \u00a9Charlie McKay\/KOL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/2497\/kol\">KOL<\/a> is chef-patron Santiago Lastra\u2019s acclaimed interpretation of modern Mexican dining in London, marrying time-honoured techniques and flavours with the finest British ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since opening in 2020, the restaurant has earned international recognition and retained its Michelin star, cementing its place among the best restaurants in London. Seasonality, sustainability and a reverence for wild food underpin a menu that reimagines Mexican culinary heritage with contemporary finesse. Upstairs, the striking dining room is among the capital\u2019s most impressive, while a sculptural spiral staircase leads to the intimate Mezcaleria and chef\u2019s table below \u2013 a space inspired by the grand homes of Oaxaca.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A thoughtfully curated drinks list, with a focus on lesser-known Central and Eastern European wines, completes the experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kolrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>kolrestaurant.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Clove Club<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/clove-club-london.webp\" alt=\"clove club interiors\" class=\"wp-image-252959\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the Clove Club, the house cocktails are as creative as the food \u00a9Clove Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/3025\/the-clove-club\">The Clove Club<\/a>, set within the historic Shoreditch Town Hall, offers a modern British dining experience under chef-patron Isaac McHale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The seasonal tasting menu showcases the finest ingredients from across the British Isles, from Wiltshire trout to Aynhoe Park venison, each dish reflecting precision and clarity of flavour. Awarded its first Michelin star in 2014 and a second in 2022, the restaurant is firmly established among London\u2019s best restaurants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An open kitchen adds subtle theatre to the understated, whitewashed dining room, while the adjoining bar provides a relaxed counterpoint \u2013 a space where technique, seasonality and refinement take center stage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecloveclub.com\/\"><em>thecloveclub.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Restaurant Story\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/restaurant-story-london-fine-dining.webp\" alt=\"Restaurant Story interiors\" class=\"wp-image-252960\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Story, chef Tom Sellers&#8217;s flagship establishment, invites diners into his personal narrative and the broader story of British cuisine \u00a9Restaurant Story\/Nicholas Worley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/3151\/restaurant-story\">Restaurant Story<\/a>, chef Tom Sellers\u2019s flagship, presents a personal and inventive take on modern British cuisine. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star within five months of opening in 2013 and a second in 2021, securing its place among London\u2019s best restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>The seasonal tasting menu features the signature Beef Dripping Candle, a clever reinterpretation of the traditional English dish bread and drippings, served as rendered beef tallow for diners to mop up with brioche. Sellers describes the dish as \u201ca bread made from fermented apples and black treacle, finished with an English-style relish of slow-cooked veal tongue, chicken jelly and pickled horseradish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Set on Tooley Street, the dining room balances sophistication with ease, while the private dining space added in 2023 provides an intimate setting for a fully immersive culinary experience.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantstory.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restaurantstory.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/brat-london-restaurant.webp\" alt=\"brat restaurant fine dining\" class=\"wp-image-252950\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brat is chef Tomos Parry\u2019s acclaimed homage to Basque-inspired, open-flame cooking \u00a9Brat\/Ben McMahon<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/4581\/brat\">Brat<\/a>, located in London\u2019s creative enclave of Shoreditch, is chef Tomos Parry\u2019s celebrated tribute to Basque-inspired, live-fire cooking. Set above a former pub, it&#8217;s less traditional than the usual white-tablecloth establishments, with a wood-panelled dining room that strikes an easy balance between relaxed and refined, with food and service that live up to the hype.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant takes its name from an Old English word for turbot &#8212; Brat\u2019s defining dish &#8212; which is grilled whole over charcoal in a custom-made basket. Beyond the signature fish, the menu showcases other expertly grilled seafood alongside boldly flavoured, ingredient-led starters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Awarded a Michelin star shortly after opening in 2018, Brat remains one of the most compelling and characterful restaurants in London, prized for its commitment to simplicity, tradition and flavor.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bratrestaurant.co.uk\/\">bratrestaurant.co.uk<\/a><br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Table<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/kitchen-table-restaurant-london.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Table exterior london restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-252983\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kitchen Table has two Michelin stars \u00a9Marcus Cobden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Situated on the culinary haven of Charlotte Street, the two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table has long been considered <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/kitchen-table-london-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London&#8217;s best chef&#8217;s table experience.<\/a> A pioneer in the art of performative dining, Kitchen Table provides both dinner and the show with just 20 bar stool seats that surround chef patron James Knappett&#8217;s kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Offering just one tasting menu (vegetarian options are available), diners put their faith in Knappett to provide the best of British produce in refined style. The menu changes daily (yes, daily) according to the best produce.<\/p>\n<p>First opened 11 years ago, Kitchen Table continues to be a hot ticket in town. Reservations are snapped up almost as soon as they are released and cancellations are usually filled by a lengthy standby list. In 2021, they upped the ante with a major glow-up of the interiors and the menu, quite possibly with intentions for\u00a0a third star.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kitchentablelondon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>kitchentablelondon.co.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Da Terra<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/da-terra-london-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"da terra east london restaurant interiors\" class=\"wp-image-252961\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Da Terra is East London&#8217;s first two-Michelin-star restaurant \u00a9Da Terra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located in Bethnal Green Town Hall, the Brazilian-inspired Da Terra has made culinary waves since opening in early 2019. Head chef and co-owner Rafael Cagali, who has experience at several Michelin-starred restaurants including The Fat Duck, won his first Michelin star within just nine months of opening, making Da Terra the first starred restaurant in East London.<\/p>\n<p>The first star turned Da Terra into a novelty for committed foodies. Their charming 40-cover restaurant started to fill out on Friday and Saturday evenings. However, interest exploded when it was awarded a second star in the very <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/michelin-guide-uk-ireland-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">next Michelin Guide<strong>,<\/strong><\/a> becoming one of only 15 restaurants in the city to boast two or more. That turned it into a destination in its own right and now you&#8217;ll have to wait weeks to get a prime table in front of Cagali&#8217;s open kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Da Terra is a tasting menu-only restaurant, offering an 11-course menu (including canapes and petit fours). While all courses are accomplished in their own right (<a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/da-terra-london-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our review here<\/a>), it is Moqueca that takes your breath away. Moqueca is a Brazilian fish stew taken from the northeast of the country. Presented at first in a big copper pot complete with langoustines, turbot and okra, it is then refined and re-presented in two-star form. The finished article is a wonderful sauce served with brown butter, wild turbot, toasted cassava flour and hen of the woods mushrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/daterra.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>daterra.co.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luca<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/LUCAterrace1-min.jpg\" alt=\"Luca\" class=\"wp-image-234883\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luca&#8217;s terrace is one of London&#8217;s most romantic dining spots \/ \u00a9Luca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We first dined at Luca, an ambitious Italian trattoria, in 2022 (read the review <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/luca-restaurant-review-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>).  Confidently stating that the restaurant was never pitched as a fine dining restaurant and didn&#8217;t need a Michelin star to prove its worth, it duly went on to win its first <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/michelin-guide-britain-stars-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelin star<\/a> six months later. You can put that down in part to Michelin&#8217;s growing acceptance of informal dining, but mostly to Luca&#8217;s continued excellence under head chef Robert Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>The food at Luca is unmistakably Italian, but there&#8217;s huge respect paid to local and seasonal produce. As a result, dishes on the four-course menu change as often as the weather. There are, however, some ever presents that are a must order. The parmesan fries, for instance, fly out of the kitchen day and night. The burrata, served on a bed of seasonal fruit such as nectarines, is as delicious as it is pretty. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/2024_03_07_LUCA_22891-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234882\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The burrata, served on a bed of seasonal fruit and salad \/ \u00a9Luca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, with a Michelin star comes a rise in expectations. Luca is delivering in fall 2024 with an uber-luxurious truffle menu, a six-course meal designed to bring the best out of the famous white Alba truffle. After a round of antipasti, diners will get their own white truffle to shave on the rest of the meal as they please. Dishes include fresh cacio e pepe pasta and<em> <\/em>dry-aged Hereford fillet of beef with braised short rib, porcini, confit garlic and pecorino. An optional wine pairing includes the best of Piedmont wines, including Barolos.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll leave the restaurant with everything you need to make a white truffle risotto at home, including truffle-infused risotto rice and your own truffle shaver.<\/p>\n<p><em>The white truffle menu will be available from October 21 &#8212; November 17, 2024 for both lunch and dinner &#8212; priced at \u00a3225 ($270) per person. Bookings can be made via <a href=\"https:\/\/luca.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luca.restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brooklands by Claude Bosi<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/London_Brooklands_DiningRoom31.jpg\" alt=\"brooklands restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-223856\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brooklands by Claude Bosi \/ \u00a9Peninsula Hotels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Easily going down as London&#8217;s most successful restaurant opening of 2023, Claude Bosi&#8217;s new restaurant had only been open for four months when it was awarded two Michelin stars in the 2024 guide. That gives the legendary French chef a total of four stars in the city with his Bibendum restaurant also holding two.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/brooklands-restaurant-the-peninsula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooklands by Claude Bosi<\/a> occupies an envious position on the top of <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/hotel-news\/the-peninsula-london-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Peninsula London<\/a>, which also opened in 2023 to much acclaim. With views stretching out across Hyde Park, this Concorde-themed restaurant offers a bird&#8217;s eye view over London&#8217;s West End. <\/p>\n<p>On the menu, you&#8217;ll find clever nods to British pop cuisine (the coronation chicken, made with liver pate) and a heavy reliance on the island\u2019s finest produce (monkfish from Devon, lamb from the Lakes). The seven-course menu, at \u00a3195 ($250), leaves little doubt that we&#8217;re in two-star territory.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant itself is also a sight to behold. On the ceiling, a 48-ft, 2,700-pound replica of Concorde hangs above your head. On the floor, the carpet shows constellations of the night sky on the day Concorde took its final flight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsula.com\/en\/london\/hotel-fine-dining\/brooklands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>peninsula.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/03\/Alex-Dilling-at-Hotel-Cafe-Royal-Interior-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal\" class=\"wp-image-206362\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal won two Michelin stars in 2023 \/ \u00a9Hotel Cafe Royal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a disciple of H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Darroze, Alex Dilling&#8217;s latest venture is a fitting restaurant to follow. Dilling worked with Darroze at the Connaught as executive corporate chef. He then earned two Michelin stars at The Greenhouse, a revered restaurant among London&#8217;s elite before the Covid-19 pandemic put paid to it. Dilling wasn&#8217;t down for long, however, opening his first solo venture at the five-star Hotel Cafe Royal in Piccadilly in September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The food at Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal is a continuation of his fine work at The Greenhouse. His philosophy is tried and tested: the finest ingredients and classic French techniques. It took just six months for the restaurant to be recognized by the Michelin Guide, achieving the rare feat of earning two stars at the first time of asking.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant itself is stylishly minimalist with an abundance of natural light. The fact that it&#8217;s situated in one of<a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/features\/best-hotels-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> London&#8217;s best hotels<\/a>, is an added bonus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alexdilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>alexdilling.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/leaders-in-luxury\/alex-dilling-hotel-cafe-royal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See also: Alex Dilling on the Trials and Tribulations of the Michelin Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trivet<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/triver-restaurant-london.jpg\" alt=\"trivet london restaurant open kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-252962\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trivet&#8217;s dining room and open kitchen \u00a9Trivet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/9756\/trivet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trivet<\/a> was first opened in October 2019 by Fat Duck alumni Jonny Lake. Although, alumni doesn&#8217;t quite cut it when it comes to Jonny. He was the executive head chef for Heston Blumenthal&#8217;s restaurant group for 12 years, including when Fat Duck was crowned the best restaurant by the World&#8217;s 50 Best. So it was no surprise that foodie pulses were sent racing when he stepped back behind the pass as the head chef of a new venture in London Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>After surviving a tempestuous 18 months, Trivet is now thriving (<a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/trivet-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our review here<\/a>). It was not only awarded its Michelin star in 2022, but Lake\u2019s founding partner, Isa Bal, received the highly-regarded Michelin Sommelier Award. In 2024, it reached new heights by earning a second star.<\/p>\n<p>Trivet is deconstructed fine dining. There is no tasting menu, only a la carte. Diners are welcome to stay for one, two or three courses or simply enjoy a cocktail at the chic bar. Apart from some delicate crackers, there are no canapes. Instead, Trivet prides itself on hearty portions of perfectly prepared high-quality ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>The 450-label wine list is presented in chronological order according to the earliest mentions of wine in literature. While France and Italy dominate the lists of most fine dining restaurants, Bal has instead championed those countries with the longest history of winemaking. Diners are encouraged to expand their horizons by trying lesser-known grape varieties from Georgina, Turkey and Greece.<\/p>\n<p>The food menu is not so much seasonal as it is adaptable. Instead of changing dishes completely, Lake adapts the individual ingredients according to what can be sourced. By shunning constant change, Lake has perfected certain dishes by leaving room for refinement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trivetrestaurant.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>trivetrestaurant.co.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pavyllon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/alleno9-2560x1706.jpg\" alt=\"Yannick All\u00e9no\" class=\"wp-image-215343\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yannick All\u00e9no \/ \u00a9Pavyllon London <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yannick All\u00e9no needs little introduction; the revered chef has amassed 16 Michelin stars during his glittering career including the three-star 1947 at Cheval Blanc. In 2023, he chose Four Seasons Park Lane to make his hotly anticipated London debut and, within seven months of opening, scooped yet another coveted star. <\/p>\n<p>All\u00e9no is known for his bold, complex sauces made using his signature extraction technique and healthy desserts that swap refined sugars for healthier alternatives. <\/p>\n<p>The menu at <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/pavyllon-london-yannick-alleno-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pavyllon London<\/a> features an assortment of hot and cold starters (plant-based diners will be pleased to hear there\u2019s an entire section dedicated to veggies). If you want to try something with a wow factor, the star of the show has to be All\u00e9no\u2019s signature \u2018badaboum\u2019 \u2013 cut into the perfectly poached organic egg and oscietra caviar oozes out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pavyllonlondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>pavyllonlondon.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The\u00a0Ledbury<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/the-ledbury-restaurant-london-fine-dining-2560x1440.webp\" alt=\"the ledbury restaurant london\" class=\"wp-image-252963\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ledbury has an ever-changing tasting menu \u00a9Nacho Rivera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Australian chef\/patron Brett Graham has been wowing diners at <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/8394\/ledbury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ledbury<\/a> since 2005. It earned its first Michelin star just a year after opening and a second in 2010. The restaurant then closed in 2020 before reopening in 2022 with revamped interiors and a new concept offering just one tasting menu at \u00a3210 (approx $270). <\/p>\n<p>Curiously, very little information is offered about the menu. The restaurant has a primitive website and no presence on social media. At a time when Instagram is used to drive bookings, The Ledbury offers an enticing sense of mystery \u2013\u00a0one that is increasingly rare in today&#8217;s modern world. The novel approach has certainly paid off, as in 2024 it was deservedly elevated to three Michelin stars, becoming just the sixth restaurant in London to hold the accolade.<\/p>\n<p>The tasting menu changes often, but a sample menu offers a glimpse of what diners can expect. With ingredients like Poole Bay mackerel and veal sweetbreads, Graham champions British ingredients and local suppliers. Graham also supplies some of the ingredients himself, namely from the restaurant&#8217;s very own dedicated mushroom cabinet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theledbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>theledbury.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurant Gordon Ramsay<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/restaurant-gordon-ramsay.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant gordon ramsay in chelsea london\" class=\"wp-image-252964\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has retained three Michelin stars since 2001 \u00a9Restaurant Gordon Ramsay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Combining contemporary elegance, an intimate ambiance and unparalleled service, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/8868\/restaurant-gordon-ramsay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restaurant Gordon Ramsay<\/a> is a must for the culinary connoisseur. It has retained three Michelin stars since 2001, making it one of the longest-standing three-Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Since its opening, it has continually wowed diners with its consistent devotion to quality. The menu prides itself on superb ingredients and sublime flavor combinations, whilst the size of the restaurant \u2013 only 14 tables \u2013 ensures every diner receives an exceptional degree of attention.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant has retained its high standards despite losing the incredibly talented Clare Smyth, who left her position as head chef in 2016 to open her own London restaurant, Core, which also features on this list. Today, Chef de Cuisine Matt Ab\u00e9, who worked under Smyth, is responsible for the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gordonramsay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>gordonramsay.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core by Clare Smyth<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/Interior-5-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Core by Clare Smyth\" class=\"wp-image-198022\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interiors at Core by Clare Smyth \u00a9Core<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Previously head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/the-experts\/clare-smyth-interview-fine-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clare Smyth <\/a>struck out on her own and has since established one of the best restaurants in London. Core was widely tipped to gain a coveted third star in the 2020 Michelin Guide but was instead held on two stars to the surprise of industry experts. It only took one more year for Smyth to achieve the pinnacle of fine dining, earning that third star in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The blend of high-end and casual is a refreshing twist that adds to Core\u2019s atmosphere. Smyth wants everyone who comes in to have a good time and to make sure diners relax enjoy themselves, something that she thinks is more important than winning awards.<\/p>\n<p>The vibe at Core is different to what you might expect; Smyth calls it \u201ccasual luxury,\u201d taking humble ingredients like the potato or carrot (the Lamb Carrot, a dish of braised lamb but with the carrot taking center stage, is one of Core\u2019s signatures) and \u201cflipping it on its head\u201d to create sustainable haute cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Not one to rest on her laurels, Core by Clare Smyth closed in 2023 to undergo a significant renovation of its interiors and the addition of a new bar called Whisky and Seaweed. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/corebyclaresmyth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>corebyclaresmyth.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Darroze at The Connaught<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/helene-darroze-at-the-connaught.webp\" alt=\"The Connaught\" class=\"wp-image-252980\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s a pink-marble chef&#8217;s table at H\u00e9lene Darroze at The Connaught \u00a9The Connaught<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This three-Michelin-starred restaurant showcases the talents of renowned French chef <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/helene-darroze-at-villa-la-coste-opens-in-provence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Darroze<\/a>. Celebrating its 10<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary in 2019, the restaurant closed for two months to undergo a total refurbishment. Parisian design team Pierre Yovanovitch Architecture d\u2019Int\u00e9rieur were brought in to give the restaurant a fresh look, brightening the interiors and adding a spectacular pink marble chef\u2019s table overlooking the pass and the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Not only were the interiors modernized, but the menu as well. It reopened with a new a la carte offering that put a greater emphasis on British producers but still retains odes to her classic French training. The British-themed offerings include \u2018caviar with langoustine, oyster and runner beans\u2019 and \u2018Denbighshire pigeon with beetroot, wild blueberry and Mexican mol\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-connaught.co.uk\/restaurants-bars\/helene-darroze-at-the-connaught\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>the-connaught.co.uk\/helene-darroze<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Dame de Pic London<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/LaDamedePicLondon.webp\" alt=\"La Dame de Pic London interior \" class=\"wp-image-212664\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Dame de Pic has a relaxed feel \u00a9La Dame de Pic London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Set within Ten Trinity Square, the former Port of London Authority HQ that was recently re-masked into a breath-taking Four Seasons Hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/8267\/la-dame-de-pic-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Dame de Pic <\/a>is the work of internationally acclaimed chef \u2013 Anne-Sophie Pic. Coming from a family of successful chefs (Pic\u2019s father and grandfather both attained three Michelin stars at the family restaurant in Valence), Pic\u2019s decision to open a London outpost was met with huge fanfare across the capital.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/the-experts\/the-chefs-fighting-to-make-fine-dining-sustainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See also: The Chefs Fighting to Make Fine Dining Sustainable<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a relaxed feel, the restaurant\u2019s pared-back interior focuses on offering guests a completely unpretentious experience, giving full attention to Pic\u2019s beautifully presented cuisine. Offering a menu that flits between British and French cuisine, the majority of the ingredients are British produce. Pic\u2019s ability to merge these two neighboring nations is what makes La Dame de Pic so spectacular and shows why she is widely regarded as a legend in the restaurant world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladamedepiclondon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>ladamedepiclondon.co.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/MAUROCOLAGRECO_DININGROOM_CREDIT_JUSTINDESOUZA-min.jpg\" alt=\"Mauro Colagreco London\" class=\"wp-image-216912\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mauro Colagreco&#8217;s first London restaurant inside Raffles London at The OWO \u00a9Justin De Souza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the world&#8217;s biggest chefs arrived in London with aplomb in 2023 (<a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/mauro-colagreco-raffles-london-owo-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our full review here<\/a>), opening not one but three restaurants at the new Raffles London at The OWO. <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/the-experts\/mauro-colagreco-raffles-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauro Colagreo<\/a> is best known for his work at <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/8573\/mirazur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirazur<\/a>, which has previously been named the best restaurant in the world. There he makes the most of local produce and he&#8217;s done much the same in London. <\/p>\n<p>The Argentinian chef worked on the concept for over 18 months, traveling to producers from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/hotel-news\/scarlet-hotel-cornwall-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornwall<\/a>\u00a0to the Cairngorms in search of the best of British produce. It\u2019s a brave step, but one he has not taken lightly.  Evening menus come in either three- or five-course form. Assuming you\u2019re not here on a budget, the five-course tasting menu (\u00a3165 \/ $205) and the Exploration Route wine pairing (\u00a3125 \/ $155) is the recommended path.<\/p>\n<p>Vegetables are the stars of this show. Before each course arrives, you get a beautifully illustrated card telling the history of its hero ingredient.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant&#8217;s living-room style furnishings (plush carpet, thick drapes and plump sofas) make for soft acoustics. Restaurants usually amplify the background noise, here they seem intent on suppressing it. That\u2019s helpful when you need to hear about the canapes, less so when you\u2019re looking for atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raffles.com\/london\/dining\/mauro-colagreco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">raffles.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aulis<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/chefs_table_aulis_london1400214002_online.jpg\" alt=\"aulis chef's table\" class=\"wp-image-215200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The intimate setup makes quick friends of guests and chefs alike \u00a9Aulis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hidden away in Soho\u2019s blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it St Anne\u2019s Court is Aulis \u2013 an intimate chef\u2019s table concept from Simon Rogan AKA the brains behind the Lake District icon, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/8232\/lenclume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L\u2019Enclume.<\/a> Head chef Charlie Tayler and his small team guide just 12 guests per seating through a winding tasting menu, with each course using ingredients from Rogan\u2019s Lake District farm. <\/p>\n<p>Following a facelift which saw it expand into the space next door in order to add an adjoining lounge, used for pre-dinner drinks and the first four or so courses, Aulis re-opened in summer 2023, fresh with big ambitions. Despite L\u2019Enclume\u2019s weight in the Michelin guide, Aulis London had been snubbed since it first opened in 2017. Until now, that is; as of February 5, the restaurant is the proud recipient of its first Michelin star.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/aulis.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aulis.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/alain-ducasse-jason-atherton-dorchester.webp\" alt=\"alain ducasse the dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-252975\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table Lumi\u00e8re, in the center of the restaurant, is surrounded by 4,500 shimmering optical fibers \u00a9Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of just six London restaurants with three Michelin stars, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/7224\/alain-ducasse-at-the-dorchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester <\/a>has long been regarded as the city\u2019s ultimate fine-dining destination, having held all three since 2010. Ducasse\u2019s career has been laden with Michelin stars, currently <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/chefs-with-most-michelin-star-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holding 18 and at one stage having as many as 21.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/festival-des-etoiles-monte-carlo-opens-at-le-louis-xv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alain Ducasse <\/a>at The Dorchester offers contemporary French cuisine in modern and elegant d\u00e9cor along with professional and friendly service. The seasonal menu changes frequently, but diners can expect a mix of British ingredients and French techniques. There is also a vegetarian menu (Jardin) in an ode to the changing habits of diners.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant also houses the most famous dining table in London. Located in the center of the dining room, the Table Lumi\u00e8re is surrounded by 4,500 shimmering optical fibers which drop dramatically from the ceiling cleverly allowing guests to enjoy the ambiance and buzz of the restaurant whilst being nearly screened from view. Guests also dine off of stunning Herm\u00e8s china sets and Puiforcat silverware and drink from Saint-Louis crystal glasses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thedorchester.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>thedorchester.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/jean-philippe-blondet-alain-ducasse-dorchester\">See more: The Dorchester Head Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet on his Inventive Approach to Fine Dining<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lecture Room &amp; Library at Sketch<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/02\/sketchlibraryandlectureroom.jpg\" alt=\"Sketch library and lecture room\" class=\"wp-image-252968\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sketch, specifically The Lecture Room and Library, presents a unique dining experience within an 18th-century townhouse in London&#8217;s Mayfair \u00a9Sketch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Occupying what used to be the headquarters of Christian Dior, Sketch is chic, glamorous and trendy. It has held the maximum three stars since 2020, putting it in an elite group.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/restaurant\/9018\/sketch-the-lecture-room--library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lecture Room &amp; Library<\/a>, at the top of the Grade II listed building, offers haute cuisine by the extraordinary chef Pierre Gagnaire in a plush setting of studded ivory leather walls, ornate plasterwork ceilings, and rich furnishings in purple and crimson. Gagnaire has a global empire to run, so he entrusts Johannes Nuding to run the kitchen in his place.<\/p>\n<p>Diners can choose between a seven-course tasting menu (vegetarian available) or a full a la carte menu. There is also a vast wine list containing some impressively expensive vintages on offer. An added bonus here is the guest bathrooms, which look like something out of a Stanley Kubrick film and are without doubt the most Instagrammable toilets (if there is such a thing) in London.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sketch.uk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>sketch.uk.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/best-restaurants-new-york\">See also: The Best Restaurants in New York<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How we chose the best fine dining restaurants in London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each restaurant featured is independently selected by\u00a0<em>Elite Traveler\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0editors, informed by first-hand experience where possible and rigorous, in-depth research where not. Our curation spans the world\u2019s most revered luxury establishments alongside in-the-know addresses, each chosen for its uncompromising standards, exceptional service, and access to unparalleled experiences.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London is now one of the world&#8217;s top cities for fine dining with 80 Michelin-starred restaurants.\u00a0 With the 2025 Michelin Guide reaffirming the city\u2019s global standing, London now has 85 Michelin-starred restaurants, including six with a maximum three-star rating. 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