London’s New Michelin Star Restaurants For 2025
Michelin has just announced the newest UK restaurants to grace their guide and earn those sparkling stars. 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 cooking.
The capital has gained ten one-star restaurants and two two-star restaurants. From the first-ever vegan spot in London to a Greek favourite, these are the new Michelin-starred restaurants you’re going to want to add to your to-visit list.
New One-Star Restaurants
Oma
Oma is on the lips of every foodie right now, set inside the beloved Borough Market. The menu and vibe are inspired by the Greek Isles, so expect fresh seafood, plus clay pot and grilled meats, all promising to deliver bold flavours. Standout dishes include sea bass crudo with jalapeño granita, lobster bisque börek and octopus skewers.
The menu and vibe are inspired by the Greek Isles, so expect fresh seafood and bold flavours
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: 3 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
website: oma.london
AngloThai
AngloThai only opened back in November and already has a star on the books. After some highly successful pop-ups and residencies, husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak opened the permanent spot last year, bringing a unique take to Thai-British cuisine.
The seasonal menu is designed for sharing and is complemented by a European wine selection. The restaurant interiors, designed by leading Thai-American designer May Redding, draw inspiration from Thailand’s contemporary design movement.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: 22-24 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NL
website: www.anglothai.co.uk
Cornus
Another new addition to the London food scene after opening its doors in August, Cornus is a must-try for foodies with a soft spot for seafood. The a la carte menu is a great place to start, but for the full experience, you can’t go wrong with the tasting menu (with the wine pairing add-on, for an extra special touch). The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, which means you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a gourmet meal to remember for years to come.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: 27c Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9NF
website: www.cornusrestaurant.co.uk
Lita
Less than a year after opening, Lita has already established itself as a must-visit destination with its innovative yet approachable approach to European cuisine.
Known for his bold flavours, thoughtful sourcing, and modern twist on classic European dishes, Chef Luke Ahearne has brought a fresh and inviting dining experience to London. The menu combines traditional and contemporary influences, celebrating seasonal ingredients while showcasing culinary artistry and flair.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: 7-9 Paddington St, London W1U 5QH
website: www.litamarylebone.com
64 Goodge Street
French Bistro revival has been one of the biggest trends in the London food world in the last couple of years, and now awards are following. From Woodhead Restaurant Group – the team behind The Quality Chop House and Portland – the menu is packed with sharing dishes such as the Bayonne ham and celeriac remoulade, Kintyre smoked salmon, blinis, crème fraîche and condiments; and mains of John Dory with spinach and sauce mouclade; and saddle of lamb with green beans and sauce paloise. Meanwhile, the wine menu will feature bottles from the Burgundy region.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 65 Goodge Street, W1T 4NF
Website: www.64goodgestreet.co.uk
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO
Mauro Colagreco’s signature restaurant is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that brings the excellence of the British terroir to the table. Tracing a path through the English countryside and its beautiful gardens, this menu reveals more than 70 varieties of vegetables and fruit, all produced in Britain. With hyper-seasonality as one of his guiding lights, the restaurant sources flavourful ingredients from close by, forging relationships with local producers in the UK.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: Raffles London at The OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Website: www.raffles/london.com
Caractére
Caractère is an independent fine dining restaurant situated in the heart of Notting Hill from wife and husband duo Diego Ferrari and Emily Roux.
Combining delicious food with a friendly and warm atmosphere, expect food with lots of flair, like roast pigeon, saddle of lamb and saffron acquerello risotto
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 209 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EA
Website: www.caractererestaurant.com
Row on 5
Row on 5 is located on Saville Row and is appropriately sleek, offering perfectly tailored fine dining.
It has a 15-course tasting menu for you to luxuriate over, split into three parts across three different venues – yes, you move seats mid-meal.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
It has a 15-course tasting menu split into three parts across three different venues
where: 5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PB
website: www.rowon5.com
Dosa
Dosa, Chef Akira Back’s critically acclaimed restaurant concept which originally opened in Seoul, Korea, opened last year within the new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. With an immersive dining experience featuring a Korean-inspired tasting menu served at an intimate chef’s table, watch the artfully curated dishes being prepared using unique Korean traditions and techniques.
Named after the Korean word for “expert”, Dosa offers 14 guests the chance to experience Chef Back’s culinary journey at each sitting. The eight-course ever-changing menu features exquisite dishes, such as mulhoe, a fisherman’s chilled soup from Pohang, and majangdong, a dish that’s inspired by a district in Seoul known for its Hanwoo beef and nose-to-tail culinary traditions.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
where: 22 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London W1S 1JP
website: www.mandarinoriental.com
Plates
With its Michelin-star, Plates has broken new ground – it has become the first ever fully vegan restaurant in London to receive the accolade. The restaurant delivers seasonal menus of nature-inspired creativity, a tasting experience that can only be had by six people at any given time.
Chef Kirk Haworth married his experience working in Michelin-star kitchens and his own personal journey in plant-based food to create something truly unique.
Michelin Star Status: One Star
Where: 320 Old St, London EC1V 9DR
Website: www.plates-london.co.uk
New Two-Star Restaurants
Humble Chicken
Humble Chicken is anything but humble. Since its evolution to a tasting menu format, the restaurant has soared to new heights of excellence with a second star. 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: Two Stars
Where: 54 Frith St, London W1D 4SJ
Website: www.humblechickenuk.com
The Ritz
A place that quite literally needs no introduction, The Ritz has essentially become shorthand in London for upscale dining. First opening in 1906, it quickly became known as London’s most prestigious hotel and has played host to everyone from Anna Pavlova to Charles de Gaulle – most icons of the 20th Century, in fact.
The menu from Chef John Williams focuses on the very best British ingredients and is always seasonal, enjoyed in its iconic dining room.
Michelin Star Status: Two Stars
where: 150 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9BR
website: www.theritz.com
