Caract\u00e9re, Notting Hill.<\/strong> Emily Roux was cooking in Notting Hill before Notting Hill was cool. Roux\u2019s restaurant, opened with husband Diego Ferrari, continues her family\u2019s longstanding culinary legacy with Michelin recognising it in its seventh year. Read our full review here.<\/a>69 Chepstow Road, W2, caractere.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Michael-Caines-(29)-(2).jpg\")
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\n- Cornus, Belgravia.<\/strong> Cornus seemed somehow built for stars<\/a>. Swanky postcode, fine ingredients, gently modernised takes on fine French cookery: tick, tick and tick. Read our full review here.<\/a>20 Belgrave Street, SW1X, cornusrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Lita, Marylebone. <\/strong>When Lita opened, the cooking already felt accomplished and this award solidifies it as one of the very best places to eat in London<\/a>. Yes, the prices are eye-watering, but this is not only the best cooked-over-coals restaurant in town, it\u2019s one of the best places in London to eat out. Read our full review here.<\/a>50 Seymour Street, W1H, litalondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, Westminster. <\/strong>While this restaurant might not be to everyone\u2019s taste (read our full review here) there is no doubt that Michelin<\/a> loves the work of Mauro Colagreco, his flagship Mirazur in Menton, France, having already received the maximum three stars<\/a>.The OWO, 350 Strand, WC2R, raffles.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- OMA, Borough. <\/strong>This one was a surprise to many in the 2025 guide<\/a>, not because the food isn\u2019t of an extremely high calibre \u2014 it is \u2014 but because it\u2019s not the sort of place Michelin usually awards stars to. But perhaps the old tyre firm is getting better: OMA is certainly a restaurant deserving of this accolade. 86 Long Lane, EC1A, oma-london.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Plates, Shoreditch.<\/strong> The UK\u2019s first plant-based restaurant has been breaking the mold since it opened. Chef Kirk Haworth \u2014 formerly at Restaurant Sat Bains and a Great British Menu winner \u2014 and his sister Keeley launched this highly progressive concept to huge plaudits in 2024. Unit 8, St John\u2019s House, EC1V, plateslondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Mountain, Soho. <\/strong>Under the stewardship of chef Tomos Parry, Mountain opened in July 2023. It joins sister restaurant Brat in holding one. Read our review.<\/a>12 Poland Street, W1F, mountainlondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- 1890 at The Savoy, The Strand. <\/strong>Gordon Ramsay\u2019s restaurant, opened in 2022, has won a Michelin<\/a> star. Ramsay now holds 18 across the world.The Savoy Hotel, Strand, London<\/a> WC2R, gordonramsayrestaurants.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pavyllon, Mayfair. <\/strong>Multi-Michelin starred French chef Yannick Alleno arrived in the capital in 2023, quickly establishing a home to classic fine dining at his restaurant at The Four Seasons hotel, Park Lane.Four Seasons Hotel, Hamilton Place,W1J, pavyllon.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Dorian, Notting Hill. <\/strong>This charming neighbourhood restaurant opened in 2022, an \u201canti-Notting Hill\u201d space serving seasonally led dishes in a buzzy bistro setting. Read our review here<\/a>. 45 Kensington Park Road, W11, dorianrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Akoko, Fitzrovia.<\/strong> Aji Akokomi founded West African restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia in 2021, a restaurant aiming to use British ingredients, African spices, and shine a brighter light on food from the region in a modern way. Read our review here.<\/a>11 Great Titchfield Street, W1W, akoko.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Sushi Kanesaka, Mayfair. <\/strong>London\u2019s most expensive restaurant upon opening, in 2023, with a \u00a3420 menu (it has since surpassed). Michelin described its sushi as being as \u201cgood as Tokyo.\u201d9 Albemarle Street, W1S, sushikanesaka.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Aulis, Soho. <\/strong>Simon Rogan\u2019s experimental counter dining experience in Soho expanded to double the size last year and now operates with the same forward-thinking ethos, but as more of a restaurant, less of a testing ground.13 Foubert\u2019s Pl, London W1F, aulislondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ormer, Mayfair. <\/strong>Tucked away in the basement of Flemings Mayfair hotel, the restaurant is upmarket but relaxed, with Michelin talking of \u201ccharming, unstuffy service,\u201d and superb ingredients from the British Isles.7-13 Half Moon St, London W1J, ormer.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Luca, Clerkenwell. <\/strong>Young Turks Isaac McHale, Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith founded Luca back in 2016 and have quietly, but assuredly, refined Italian cooking with immaculately sourced, thoroughly British ingredients, the restaurant retains its star for the second year.75 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M , lucarestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cycene, Shoreditch.<\/strong> The latest restaurant of Theo Clench (Clove Club, Akoko). His dynamic cooking style and breadth of influence is on display at the highly refined Cycene.85 Curtain Road, EC2A, cycene.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Taku, Mayfair.<\/strong> Tucked behind the Royal Academy of Arts on Albemarle Street, Taku is the sister spot to the Michelin-starred Jin Paris, also founded by sushi master Takuya (Taku) Watanabe. Watanabe\u2019s high-end omakase menu, made up of 17 courses, is designed to delight and inspire his guests, focusing on the freshest possible ingredients.18 Albemarle St, London W1S, takulondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- St Barts, Smithfield.<\/strong> Seasonal British restaurant from Johnnie Crowe, Luke Wasserman and Toby Neil has been built for accolades. The food, which focuses on British seasonality, spans Yorkshire beef, Welsh wagyu and Exmoor caviar and was awarded its star in 2023.31-33 St John St, London EC1M, stbartsrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Sollip, Southwark. <\/strong>Despite a somewhat lukewarm reception on opening, this Korean quickly established itself as a must-eat for its innovative and ground-breaking cooking. Read our write up here.<\/a>41-42 Bermondsey St, London SE1 \u2014 solliplondon.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Kol, Marylebone. <\/strong>Santiago Lastra couldn\u2019t pack diners in quickly enough as his modern Mexican, which uses only British ingredients. It was the most talked about restaurant in 2021 and has stayed busy after gaining a star last year. Read all about it here.<\/a>23 Seymour Place, W1H, kolrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Frog by Adam Handling, Covent Garden. <\/strong>Handling had long wanted a star and at his oft-overlooked flagship, he finally received one in 2022.15 Henrietta Street, WC2E, thefrog.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wild Honey St James, St James. <\/strong>Anthony Demetre\u2019s super-luxe brasserie, where the Negronis are famous.1-3 St James\u2019s Street, SW1A, wildhoneystjames.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jamavar, Mayfair. <\/strong>The Mount Street restaurant took over what had been long considered a cursed site, but has picked up a reputation as one of London\u2019s finest Indian restaurants<\/a>.10-12 Mount St, London W1K, jamavar.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Evelyn\u2019s Table, Soho<\/strong>. Stalwart of the guide, this basement restaurant is one of London\u2019s best secrets. 47-48 Greek St, London W1D, evelynstable.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Sola, Soho. <\/strong>Victor Garvey\u2019s sort-of Californian, sort-of Japanese, very definitely fine dining. 2 Frith Street,W1D, sola-soho.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Benares, Mayfair. <\/strong>Those. Lamb. Chops. The Berkeley Square Indian is a worthy recipient.Its refit and refurbishment last year has truly elevated the restaurant.12a Berkeley Street, W1J, benaresrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Casa Fof\u00f3, Hackney. <\/strong>A popular neighbourhood spot which specialises in seasonal eating.72 Lower Clapton Road, E5, casafofo.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Muse by Tom Aikens, Belgravia. <\/strong>No stranger to Michelin, little surprise Tom Aikens\u2019 latest venture fares well. The menu is all but a secret, and inspired by the chef\u2019s life.10 Eccleston Street, SW1W, musebytomaikens.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Behind, London Fields. <\/strong>Chef-owner Andy Beynon somehow managed to open up in 2020 and, even more miraculously, grab a star after just 20 days of trading. But he has proved he is more than worthy and maintains his star for another year.181-183 London Fields, E8, behindrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Umu, Mayfair. <\/strong>London\u2019s first Kyoto-influenced restaurant, which was awarded its first star within five months of opening in 2004.14-16 Bruton Place, W1J, umurestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Dysart Petersham, Richmond. <\/strong>The family-owned Richmond restaurant earned its first Michelin star in the 2020 guide<\/a>, with former Roux Scholar Kenneth Culhane at the helm in the kitchen, and Barney Taylor managing the restaurant.The Dysart, Petersham Rd, London TW10, dysartpetersham.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Endo at the Rotunda, White City. <\/strong>Sushi master Endo Kazutoshi\u2019s 16-seat restaurant in the former BBC Television Centre.White City, Wood Ln, London W12, endo-rotunda.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Brat, Shoreditch. <\/strong>Tomos Parry\u2019s Shoreditch Basque restaurant retains the star it picked up in 2019. Read our write up here<\/a>. 4 Redchurch Street, E1, bratrestaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Sabor, Mayfair. <\/strong>Nieves Barragan Mohacho\u2019s high-end tapas restaurant keeps the star it was awarded in 2019. Read our write up here<\/a>.24-26 Beak Street, W1F, sabor.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hide, Piccadilly. <\/strong>Though it lost Ollie Dabbous after seven years, the restaurant holds onto its star. Read our write up here.<\/a> 85 Piccadilly, W1J, hide-restaurant.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Ninth, Fitzrovia. <\/strong>Jun Tanaka\u2019s Charlotte Street venue, serving French and Mediterranean-style sharing dishes.9 Charlotte St, London W1T, theninth.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pied \u00e0 Terre, Fitzrovia. <\/strong>A local favourite and one of London\u2019s longest standing Michelin restaurants<\/a>, which continues to push forward. Read its story here<\/a>.34 Charlotte Street, W1T, pied-a-terre.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
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