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11 London Restaurants Were Just Awarded Michelin Stars

  • F&B Editor
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In the world of fine dining, Michelin inspectors remain the industry’s quiet arbiters of excellence, anonymous, exacting and immensely influential. What began as a guide to help early motorists decide which destinations were worth a detour has evolved into the most powerful benchmark in global gastronomy.


Last night, the annual Michelin Star Awards reshaped London’s culinary landscape once again, with 11 new restaurants across the capital earning coveted red stars. From refined Mayfair dining rooms to boundary-pushing neighbourhood pubs, this year’s additions reflect a city that continues to reward precision, personality and confidence on the plate.


Here’s The Life of Luxury recap.


London Michelin Star Additions


Bonheur by Matt Abé — ★★



Matt Abé’s Mayfair debut opened with formidable expectations, and met them head-on.


Entering the Michelin Guide with two stars, Bonheur has been recognised for its immaculate technique and reverence for classical French cooking, delivered with contemporary assurance.


Set within the former home of Le Gavroche, the restaurant honours its heritage while confidently asserting its own identity.


Where: 43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR


Row on 5 — ★★



Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger’s Savile Row dining room has made a remarkable ascent, moving from one star to two in just over a year.


Elegant and technically exacting, Row on 5 balances classical foundations with modern flair, Michelin’s clear signal that this is now firmly a destination restaurant.


Where: 5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PB


Legado — ★



Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s much-anticipated Legado marks a powerful new Spanish voice in London’s Michelin landscape.


The first star here rewards bold regional flavours handled with precision and restraint — a confident opening chapter for one of the capital’s most talked-about new restaurants.


Where: Yards, Unit 1C Montacute, London E1 6HU


Tom Brown at The Capital — ★



Tom Brown’s namesake restaurant at The Capital Hotel earns its first Michelin star, celebrating produce-led British cooking executed with clarity and finesse. Seasonal, focused and quietly assured, this Knightsbridge opening has quickly become one of the year’s most discussed new stars.


Where: 22–24 Basil Street, London SW3 1AT


Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High — ★



Gordon Ramsay continues to extend his Michelin legacy. Situated at 22 Bishopsgate, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High earns its first star for contemporary British cooking grounded in classical technique — bringing the chef’s total Michelin star count to eight.


Where: 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ


Ambassadors Clubhouse — ★



Elevating Indian cuisine with elegance and precision, Ambassadors Clubhouse earns its first Michelin star. Bold flavours are handled with balance and control, cementing its place as one of London’s most sought-after reservations.


Where: 25 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BH


Somssi by Jihun Kim — ★



Located within Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Somssi by Jihun Kim enters the Michelin Guide with a star for its refined, Korean-inspired cuisine. Textural, precise and quietly ambitious, the menu sits at the intersection of tradition and contemporary fine dining.


Where: 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JP


Corenucopia — ★



As expected, Clare Smyth’s newest flagship joins the Michelin family. Corenucopia builds upon her celebrated London portfolio, offering elevated British dishes executed with trademark precision, reinforcing Smyth’s enduring influence on the capital’s culinary identity.


Where: 18–22 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NL

Website: corenucopia.com


The Kerfield Arms — ★



Pubs continue to command Michelin’s attention, and The Kerfield Arms is this year’s standout. Celebrated for its clarity of flavour, simplicity and warmth, it proves that exceptional cooking doesn’t require white tablecloths, just confidence and consistency.


Where: 16 Grove Lane, London SE5 8SY


Michael Caines at The Stafford — ★



Michael Caines’s return to London with The Stafford has been rewarded with a Michelin star. Refined technique, thoughtful combinations and assured execution position this Mayfair dining room among the capital’s most polished new one-star tables.


Where: 16–18 St James’s Place, London SW1A 1NJ


Labombe by Trivet — ★



From the team behind Trivet, Labombe earns its first Michelin star for elegant, modern seasonal cooking. Clean lines, clarity and restraint define the kitchen’s approach, adding another compelling voice to London’s evolving Michelin scene.


Where: 19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB

Website: labombe.co.uk


UK & Ireland Michelin Awards Recap


Three Stars (Retained)

The Waterside Inn · The Fat Duck · Restaurant Gordon Ramsay · Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester · Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library) · Core by Clare Smyth · Hélène Darroze at The Connaught · L’Enclume · The Ledbury · Moor Hall


Two Stars (New)

Bonheur by Matt Abé · Row on 5


One Star (New Highlights)

London leads the charge, joined by notable new stars across England, Scotland and Ireland — from Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling in Newquay to Jöro in Sheffield and Maré by Rafael Cagali in Brighton.

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