London’s New Michelin Star Restaurants For 2024
Michelin have just announced the newest UK restaurants to grace their guide and earn those sparkling stars, and trust us, this list’s a goody. While there’s still some controversy over the tyre-manufacturer-turned-restaurant-bible (do France and Japan really have the best food in the world or is it just bias?), there’s no denying that Michelin stars mean some seriously good grub.
The capital has gained eleven one-star restaurants, three two-star restaurants, and one three-star restaurant this year (just enough for us to get through them all in, what, a week?). One London restaurant has also been awarded a coveted Green Star, highlighting kitchens that are at the forefront of gastronomic sustainability. So take note, foodies, because these are the new Michelin-starred restaurants you’re going to want to add to your to-eat list, pronto.
New One Star Restaurants
Ormer, Mayfair
Tucked away in the basement of Flemings Mayfair Hotel, Ormer is the inviting restaurant that oozes relaxed elegance, making it a Michelin-starred dining spot that’s both luxurious and approachable.
Chef Sofian Msetfi’s expertise shines through in the tasting menu, available in five or seven courses. Expect classic combinations with hints of originality, showcasing superb ingredients sourced from the British Isles and beyond. From Cornish crab to Scottish langoustines, each dish is a testament to Msetfi’s skill and dedication to quality.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 7-12 Half Moon St, 7-12 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BH
Website: www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk
Humble Chicken, Soho
Humble Chicken is anything but humble. Since its evolution to a tasting menu format, the restaurant has soared to new heights of excellence. From miso-cured foie gras tartlets and torched mackerel sashimi, to beak-to-foot yakitori and the exquisite ‘Humble Chicken – Shokuji’, expect meticulous attention to detail from a 13-course East Asian-inspired omakase experience.
Thirsty? The food is complemented by curated sake ‘journeys’ as you soak up the modern, vibrant atmosphere.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 54 Frith St, London W1D 4SJ
Website: www.humblechickenuk.com
Chishuru, Fitzrovia
From Brixton to Borough Market, this modern West African has captured London’s love with its innovative flavours, and after finding a permanent home in Fitzrovia last year, Adejoké Bakare’s talent is shining brighter than ever as the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK (and second in the world).
In a cozy, two-floored space, Chishuru continues to redefine West African cuisine, and the menu is a journey of bold and nuanced flavours. Highlights include a rich fermented rice cake with dressed crab and a crispy tempura sorrel shard, and a flavourful guinea fowl with spiced sauce. If you haven’t experienced Adejoke’s cooking, make sure to book in ASAP, as tables are bound to get even busier.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 3 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8AX
Website: www.chishuru.com
Dorian, Notting Hill
Dorian is a newcomer to the Notting Hill scene, opening just last year, and the restaurant is the epitome of a neighbourhood bistro with a twist, with dishes that are anything but ordinary.
Kitchen talent comes from the likes of Ikoyi and The River Café, so we can’t say we’re surprised Dorian has quickly earned its first Michelin star. Sure, it might dent your wallet a bit, but trust us, it’s worth every penny. See you there.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 105, 107 Talbot Rd, London W11 2AT
Website: www.dorianrestaurant.com
1890 by Gordon Ramsay, Covent Garden
Guess who just earned themselves another Michelin star? Gordon Ramsay now holds 18 across the world, with his latest restaurant, 1890, located within The Savoy, earning its first last night. Named after the legendary Georges Auguste Escoffier, who joined the hotel in 1890, this intimate enclave boasts art deco charm and just 10 tables. Expect to be blown away by a surprise tasting menu blending Escoffier’s classics with a modern twist and French flair. Think vol-au-vent lobster and champagne velouté.
With glamorous gold interiors and impeccable service, it’s an unforgettable dining experience, available Wednesday through Saturday.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Pavyllon, Mayfair
Yannick Alléno has created a culinary masterpiece with Pavyllon. With 15 Michelin stars to his name, Alléno brings his French finesse to London at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
With airy lounges and vibrant open kitchens, the atmosphere is sophisticated, and diners can indulge in innovative dishes like prawn cocktails with a twist, modern beef stroganoff, and an utterly decadent chocolate soufflé. For luxe dining in Mayfair, it’s simply wonderful.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR
Website: www.pavyllonlondon.com
Akoko, Fitzrovia
For a menu you won’t forget anytime soon, head to sleek restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia to experience the sumptuous flavours of Nigeria and West Africa. The food is influenced by recipes passed down through generations, as well as forward-thinking fine-dining dishes.
Led by Executive Chef Ayo Adeyemi, West African dishes blend British ingredients with African spices, from the delicate monkfish ballotine to the incredible jollof rice. With terracotta interiors and contemporary Nigerian art, the mood is warm, sophisticated, and brimming with flavourful fine-dining.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 21 Berners St, London W1T 3LP
Website: www.akoko.co.uk
HUMO, Mayfair
Ready to ignite those taste buds? HUMO has been making waves in Mayfair this past year, with wood-fired dishes cooked over its four-metre grill, fuelled solely by the power of flames. No gas or electricity here, just glowing coals cooking up fiery magic.
Seated at the counter, watch Executive Chef Miller Prada and his team charring, smoking, and cindering dishes like seabream with sake granita or sweet lobster with burnt courgette. Opt for the six-course taster for the full experience, and don’t miss the wine flight for perfectly chosen sips to complement.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 12 St George St, London W1S 2FB
Website: www.humolondon.com
Aulis, Soho
Simon Rogan’s gastronomic playground, Aulis, is an experimental dining experience that’s evolved into a refined restaurant – but still retains its innovative spirit. Expanded to double its size, take a seat at the Italian slate counter, where 12 lucky guests indulge in a chef’s table experience led by Rogan’s protégé, Charlie Tayler. Every dish is excellent, from dry-aged beef to West Coast turbot.
Expect a farm-to-fork ethos and intriguing flavour combinations, with intimate seating and friendly service.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 16 St Anne’s Ct, London W1F 0BF
Website: www.aulis.co.uk
Sushi Kanesaka, Mayfair
You’ll find unparalleled sushi mastery at Sushi Kanesaka in Mayfair. Owner-chef Shinji Kanesaka’s dedication to his craft is evident through in every meticulously crafted piece of his dynamic menu. Expect the freshest ingredients and innovative flavours in every bite, where each dish is a testament to Kanesaka’s profound understanding of the sea and the art of sushi-making.
At £420 a head, this omakase experience isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those seeking sushi perfection – the highest quality you’ll find in London, and likely the world – it’s worth every penny.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
Website: www.dorchestercollection.com
Mountain, Soho
Led by chef Tomos Parry of Brat fame, this cosy Soho restaurant is all about natural flavours. Picture this: an airy space split over two floors, where you can cosy up in basement booths or soak up the buzz from the open kitchen on the ground floor. With dishes like sweet raw red prawns and whole lobster caldereta, every bite is an absolute flavour explosion.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 16-18 Beak St, London W1F 9RD
Website: www.mountainbeakstreet.com
New Two Star Restaurants
Gymkhana, Mayfair
A restaurant to grace many a London foodie’s bucket list, Gymkhana has earned yet another Michelin star, making it the first ever two-star restaurant in London.
Located in Mayfair, this JKS flagship offers rich and elegant dining across two levels. From tender lamb chops to its celebrated biryani, the Northern Indian-inspired menu is full of timeless classics elevated to exceptional heights. The only place to go for classic and contemporary Indian cuisine that truly lives up to the hype.
Michelin Star Status: Two Stars
Where: 42 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JH
Website: www.gymkhanalondon.com
Trivet, Bermondsey
Trivet has made the jump from One Star to Two thanks to the superb cooking of Jonny Lake and his team. If you’re looking for fuss-free Michelin star food, this is the restaurant for you. Known for its charm and high standards, with unfussy, mouth-watering dishes, Trivet offers a laidback fine dining experience with the most charming staff to boot.
Chef Jonny Lake and sommelier Isa Bal are both Fat Duck alumni, who’ve combined their extensive experience to create a menu of top notch dishes paired with a fascinating wine list.
Michelin Star Status: Two Stars
Top notch dishes paired with a fascinating wine list.
Where: 36 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU
Website: www.trivetrestaurant.co.uk
Brooklands, Belgravia
Brooklands at the Peninsula Hotel has gone straight into the Michelin Guide with Two Stars, a remarkable feat for its inaugural year. Helmed by acclaimed chef director Claude Bosi, Brooklands offers an opulent modern British culinary experience, with sweeping views of Hyde Park. Book a table here and you’ll be treated to Bosi’s French fine dining expertise, complemented by outstanding British ingredients and an extensive wine list.
The restaurant pays homage to British aviation and motorsport history, with nods to the iconic Brooklands circuit. With luxurious interiors and panoramic views, it’s an unforgettable fine-dining experience at one of London’s newest luxury hotels.
Michelin Star Status: Two Stars
Where: The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ
Website: www.peninsula.com
New Three Star Restaurants
The Ledbury
Having broken gastronomic hearts when it was forced to close during the pandemic, iconic Notting Hill restaurant The Ledbury reopened with reliable, innovative cooking paired with fine wines in a smart, modern setting. Under the stewardship of chef Brett Graham, it’s now earned its third Michelin star, a testament to its brilliant produce and exceptional modern British fine dining. From mushrooms grown in-house to deer sourced from their own estate, each masterpiece dish starts with meticulous sourcing.
A chic, warm restaurant, that’s charming and slightly old-school, head down to try London’s newest three-Michelin star and your palate will thank you for it.
Michelin Star Status: Three Stars
Where: 127 Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AQ
Website: www.theledbury.com
New Green Star Restaurants
St Bart’s, Smithfield
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword at St Bart’s, and its dedication to mindful ingredient sourcing from small-scale farmers and commitment to the environment has earned the restaurant a coveted Michelin green star.
Prepare for an experience spanning 15 courses, each unveiling new surprises and showcasing the culinary genius of the trio who brought us Nest and Fenn. Surrounded by stone floors and candlelight, you’ll try lavish dishes like the East End seafood cocktail and vibrant duck breast with lingonberries. At £200, it’s not a quick meal; but a whole, sustainably sourced experience.
Michelin Star Status: Green Star
Where: 63 Bartholomew Cl, London EC1A 7BF
Website: www.restaurant-stbarts.co.uk
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