Which London Restaurants Were Just Added to the Michelin Guide? Six September 2026 Additions

Six London restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide Selection in September 2026 — but an important distinction first: this does not mean they have been awarded Michelin stars. The Guide now adds restaurants to its recommended selection throughout the year, while stars and Bib Gourmands are announced separately. Still, inclusion is a useful signal that Michelin’s inspectors think a restaurant deserves attention.

Which six London restaurants were added?

The September additions are Simpson’s in the Strand, Bar des Prés, chez Rose, DakaDaka, MRBL and Sushi Amamoto. Between them, they cover old-school British dining, French bistro cooking, Japanese technique, Georgian flavours, serious steak and high-end omakase — which is a fairly neat snapshot of how varied London dining has become.

Simpson’s in the Strand

The most storied name on the list is Simpson’s in the Strand. Dating back to 1828 and recently revived under restaurateur Jeremy King, it is unapologetically British: a dining room built around ceremony, heritage and the sort of dishes that make a white tablecloth feel completely appropriate again.

Bar des Prés and chez Rose

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Mayfair gains two very different French-leaning additions. Bar des Prés brings a polished French-Japanese approach, while chez Rose is a more relaxed bistro from chef Spencer Metzger and his co-founder. Michelin’s interest in both is a reminder that ‘luxury dining’ no longer has to mean stiff formality; confidence and clarity can be more compelling than theatre for theatre’s sake.

DakaDaka and MRBL

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DakaDaka introduces Georgian cooking to the list with a lively, fire-led menu and a deliberately energetic atmosphere. MRBL, in Leadenhall Market, is aimed squarely at diners who take beef seriously, positioning itself around generous cuts and a City audience that still has an appetite for a proper steak lunch.

Sushi Amamoto

For the most rarefied experience, Sushi Amamoto is a 16-seat omakase on Albemarle Street and the first restaurant outside Taiwan from chef Shogo Amamoto. Current menus stretch from a 17-course experience at £180 to a 22-course option at £380, placing it firmly at the occasion-dining end of the spectrum.

Does Michelin Guide inclusion mean a restaurant has a star?

No. A restaurant can be part of the Michelin Guide Selection without holding a star or Bib Gourmand. Think of the monthly additions as restaurants the inspectors consider worthy of recommendation. The annual awards are where star status is decided.

Which should you book first?

For ceremony and nostalgia, Simpson’s is the obvious choice. For something more intimate and high-investment, Sushi Amamoto is the standout. DakaDaka is the one we would choose for a livelier evening, while chez Rose looks particularly appealing for those who want Mayfair quality without Mayfair stiffness.

More than anything, this latest list shows London’s strength is not one dominant dining trend. It is the fact that a nearly 200-year-old British institution and a tiny contemporary omakase counter can both feel relevant at exactly the same time.