The Full List of Michelin Star Restaurants in UK & Ireland 2023

A playground for foodies and gourmands, the United Kingdom and Ireland are home to a staggering number of distinguished, world-renowned restaurants. But how many of them are worthy of the culinary world’s highest accolade, the prestigious Michelin Star? Here’s our rundown of Michelin Star Restaurants UK & Ireland.

Want to know who’s made it onto the list of star-worthy cuisine this year? Looking to experience the culinary genius of the world’s most decorated Michelin Star chefs? The best Michelin star dining experiences can be found all over UK & Ireland, of which over 50 Michelin starred restaurants are in London!

How many Michelin Star restaurants are there in the UK and Ireland?

The release of the Michelin Guide 2023 for Great Britain and Ireland saw 1 new Three star restaurant, 5 new Two star restaurants and 19 new One star restaurants. As it stands, there are:

• 8 Three Michelin Star restaurants
• 22 Two Michelin Star restaurants
• 164 One Michelin Star restaurants

Curious to know how it’s decided who receives this prestigious award? Have a look at our full guide on how Michelin Stars are awarded.

3 Michelin Star Restaurants

The Fat Duck – Bray, Berkshire

Entering this creative establishment from whiz-bang chef Heston Blumenthal is said to be like taking a step down the rabbit hole. One can immediately see the famous celebrity chef’s imaginative mind shine through in his renowned restaurant in Bray – diners are given a map with a magnifying glass to use instead of a menu as they embark on a degustation journey.

Blumenthal’s aim is to evoke childhood memories through storytelling, reminiscing and multi-sensory cooking. Famous for its seasonal fourteen-course tasting menu, Head Chef Edward Cooke serves playful ‘molecular’ cuisine, such as nitro-scrambled egg and bacon ice cream, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired mock turtle soup, and a dish called Sound of the Sea which includes an audio element.

The restaurant gained its first Michelin star in 1999, its second in 2002 and its third in 2004, making it the fastest in the United Kingdom to earn three Michelin stars.

Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library) – Mayfair, London

As the only restaurant in 2020 to receive the highest accolade of three Michelin stars, Sketch’s The Lecture Room & Library certainly has something to celebrate. Opening its door in 2003, the Modern French restaurant is the brainchild of restaurateur Mourad Mazouz and chef Pierre Gagnaire. And it’s the very definition of fanciful fun.

A lecture room or a library is definitely not what you’ll be walking into! This is a fantasyland atmosphere located in a four-part iconic Mayfair restaurant. There really is no concept to Sketch, the owners have expressed that “it just is.”

For a fantastical dining experience, you’ll need to ascend a grand, red-carpeted staircase to the first floor of a grand three-story Georgian townhouse. The spacious, flamboyant dining room feature velvet-clad chairs and art-fuelled interiors.

As far as food is concerned, expect luxurious cuisine as eccentric as the decor. Johannes Nuding, the head chef, creates an exquisite French/ European meal to match the feeling of being in another world. Pair that with an award-winning international wine list of 1 200 bins, and you’re set for a whimsical dining experience.

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester – Mayfair, London

Arguably one of the most famous chefs in the world, Alain Ducasse’s flagship restaurant serves imaginative Modern French haute cuisine at Mayfair’s 1930s luxury landmark hotel. When walking into Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, the first thing to catch your eye is the spectacular, elegant interior, including a 4,500 twinkling fiber-optic lights backdrop. Guests are “taken on an unrivalled culinary journey”, from the sublime quality of the food to attentive, professional service.

While Ducasse visits the venue regularly, he has left the day-to-day running of the restaurant to his protégé, Jean-Philippe Blondet, who shares Ducasse’s philosophy of letting the ingredients shine and staying true to their essential flavour.

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay – Chelsea, London

“What are you!?? An idiot sandwich!” The infamous Hell’s Kitchen star chef, Gordon Ramsay, is arguably as famous for reality TV antics as he is for his cooking. From the multitude of restaurants he owns, his eponymous flagship restaurant is one of London’s longest-running fine dining restaurants, having celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018. The atmosphere is completely different than what you would see on tv; there is a very intimate ambience and serves fine-dining French Cuisine from carefully selected ingredients. There is definitely a lot of pressure on head chef Matt Abe and his team because people travel from all over the world to see if Gordon Ramsay lives up to his own harsh expectations.

Waterside Inn – Bray, Berkshire

There must be something in the water because Bray houses yet another 3-star Michelin restaurant. Set on the River Thames, Alain Roux’s Waterside Inn has been serving inspirational French cuisine since 1972. The enchanting riverside setting combined with fine dining food and an exceptional wine list makes for a world-class culinary experience. Chef Alain Roux creates an impeccable French course menu, but his secret speciality is creating desserts that are raved about by all who visit! To get the full experience of the ‘restaurant with rooms’, guests are invited to enjoy an overnight stay at one of the inn’s chic bedrooms overlooking the riverside.

CORE by Clare Smyth – Notting Hill, London

Who runs the world? GIRLS!! Clare Smyth is the first female to run a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars in the UK, at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and now the first British lady to have a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars! The Northern Irish chef started out at Gordon’s flagship restaurant as Chef Patron and finally branched off to create her own masterpiece in Notting Hill. Opening in 2017, CORE was awarded two Michelin stars the following year, and now three stars!

The laid-back restaurant has a dainty and elegant atmosphere paired with contemporary British cuisine. Simple yet creative meals with an emphasis on natural, sustainable food are served to pair with simple decor. Some even say they can feel the positive energy flowing through the air.

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught – Mayfair, London

If you’re looking for a sophisticated atmosphere paired with delicious French cuisine, look no further than Hélène Darroze. Ranked 80th in Harden’s Restaurant Guide, the acclaimed restaurant at upmarket Mayfair hotel recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The famous chef’s haute cuisine includes innovative and expertly crafted dishes with an emphasis on classic French culinary style.

L’Enclume – Cartmel, Cumbria

The only 3 star addition to the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain is none other than L’Enclume. Run by chef Simon Rogan and his partner Penny Tapsell, L’Enclume serves a 20-course tasting menu that is developed from the use of wild herbs and flowers found in the chef’s nearby 12-acre farm. Other than this prestigious award, the restaurant also has five AA Rosettes and has received a 10 out of 10 rating five times in the Good Food Guide. If you’re looking for a creative food experience driven by sustainability, this is the place to be.

2 Michelin Star Restaurants

Aimsir – Kearneystown, Kildare

One of the eighteen Irish restaurants to gain a Michelin Star for 2020, Aimsir pulled off being promoted straight to double Michelin Star status. A particularly impressive feat considering the Kildare restaurant only opened in May last year.

Cornwall-born chef Jordan Bailey places a strong focus on locally sourced Irish ingredients used in a sophisticated and inventive way. The all-island restaurant has six tables and is open just four nights a week, so you’d better book in advance.

Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles – Auchterarder, Perthshire

Walk into this salon-style restaurant and expect to be treated with perfect customer service; the team at L’Enclume prides themselves on providing an atmosphere of assuredness. Stephen McLaughlin, head chef, has led the team to obtain two Michelin Stars and rank 12th in the UK Good Food Guide.

A. Wong – Victoria, London

The first Chinese restaurant in UK to bag 2 Michelin stars is no surprise to anyone that has made a visit to the restaurant led by Chef Andrew Wong. Expect refined and sophisticated dishes that are highly original and unique to the chef’s experience. Try out its 10-course tasting menu for a journey through China unlike any other.

Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen – Dublin, Ireland

Serving modern cuisine, Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen focuses on using premium ingredients to create sophisticated and beautiful dishes. Mickael Viljanen only very recently took over the restaurant in 2021, and the restaurant has already begun to soar under his charge.

Claude Bosi at Bibendum – South Kensington, London

A colourful experience awaits you inside Claude Bosi at Bibendum! This laid back, fine dining restaurant is located within the Michelin House in London and their welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Head chef, Francesco Dibenedetto, provides a French cuisine that has received 5 AA Rosettes in the AA Best Restaurants list.

Da Terra – Bethnal Green, London

The creative restaurant was awarded its first star in 2020 and now has two stars to its name! At Da Terra, expect intriguing and captivating flavours and dishes that are a work of art. Its chef, Rafael Cagali, hails from Brazil and have worked in Spain for several years. As such, expect creative flavours that combines cuisines and techniques.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal – Knightsbridge, London

Another culinary masterpiece from gastronaut-in-chief, Heston Blumenthal. While The Fat Duck is all about playing with memories and emotions, Dinner focuses on history. Located in the opulent Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, diners enjoy a view of the kitchen and its unique pulley system, which has been modelled after a version used by the Royal court and rotates the spit over an open fire. Head chef, Ashley Palmer-Watts, creates a menu filled with British cuisine in hopes of taking eating “dinner” to the next level. The award-winning restaurant serves exceptional and inventive reinterpretations of historical British dishes.

Ikoyi – St James’s, London

Known for bold and inventive dishes, chef and founder Jeremy Chan takes extra care in sourcing his ingredients – organic meats and vegetables. Come here for a true taste of what umami means.

Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs – Fitzrovia, London

Similar to a speakeasy, this semi-secret dining space in Bloomsbury is a treat to find. Once through a discreet entrance at the back of funky Bubbledogs, you will find a U-shaped ‘kitchen table’ surrounding the chef’s prep and work station. Chef James Knappett creates a 12-course meal of contemporary British cooking right in front of you, where up to 20 diners can perch on stools and watch the excitement of the kitchen.

La Dame de Pic – Trinity Square, London

One of the most decorated female Michelin Star chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic is a force to be reckoned with. Applauded for her distinctive cooking style, the renowned French chef showcases her signature cuisine at La Dame de Pic London.

Set in the heart of Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, the restaurant presents an unforgettable dining experience. Expect the unexpected when it comes to Anne-Sophie Pic’s unusual cooking methods and unexpected flavour combinations

Le Gavroche – Mayfair, London

If you’re looking for classic French cuisine then Le Gavroche is the right place for you. Head chef and owner, Michel Roux Jr, has evolved the family tradition fusing classic and modern tastes together. This establishment is definitely worth a stop for a meal because it is ranked No.25 in Hardens Guide to the most notable restaurants in the UK.

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – Great Milton, Oxfordshire

Take a trip down to Le Manoir for a fairytale adventure! Raymond Blanc wanted to create a “twist of imaginative genius” experience for each customer that walks through the door. Ranking in the top 100 on The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants, this French and European cuisine will leave all five of your senses in awe after just one visit!

Liath – Blackrock, Dublin

When the pandemic brought everyone to a halt, Liath was busy reinventing and transforming. When you step into Liath, you’ll feel as if you have been transported to wonderland. Come here for a highly personal experience, and savour unique dishes that play with your taste buds.

Midsummer House – Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Midsummer House is located in the English city of Cambridge, which is a destination for rich history. In the 1980s the old building was transformed into the establishment it is today, and since then it has become a must-visit restaurant! On the hunt for his third Michelin Star, Daniel Clifford is constantly evolving the style and taste of his menu and he doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.

Moor Hall – Ormskirk, Lancashire

Moor Hall is famous for its British Cuisine in the Aughton village of West Lancashire. The restaurant is located in a building that is said to be one of the most important buildings in the UK with the first record being from 1282. Head chef, Mark Birchall, is a protege of Simon Rogan and was awarded his second Michelin star this year.

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud – Dublin, Ireland

Located in the heart of Dublin, Patrick Guilbaud comfortably sits in an old-style brick building that enhances the culture of the area. If you are looking for an iconic meal, definitely try this fusion of classic Ireland with a splash of France. Guilbaud’s intent was to bring the experience of fine dining to Ireland, and he appointed his longtime friend Guillaume Lebrun as head chef to trust he will bring his idea to life.

Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms – Nottingham

Step into a world of wonder at Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms. This restaurant intrigues your senses and curiosity with its floor plan surrounding their “Nucleus” and creative British cuisine. Head chef, Sat Bains, has created a wonderful atmosphere and a menu that has ranked No. 4 in the 2019 UK Good Food Guide.

Story, London Bridge, London

Taste unique stories here at Story as you are treated with a variety of impressive and imaginative dishes. Chef Tom Sellers only uses the best seasonal British produce to create refined dishes. You are sure in for a treat!

The Clove Club – Shoreditch, London

Whether it is ingredients from the sea or land, all the ingredients at The Clove Club are of the highest quality. Using these fine ingredients, chef Issac McHale are able to create unique dishes that will blow your taste buds away.

The Hand and Flowers – Marlow, Buckinghamshire

A unique twist to this entire list is most definitely The Hand and Flowers. Instead of it being a highly acclaimed restaurant, it is the only pub in the UK with two Michelin stars. The owners and Tom Kerridge wanted to create the atmosphere of a “proper pub,” but with “proper food.” A relaxed environment is paired with a relaxed menu, and has made it into The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants ranking!

The Raby Hunt – Summerhouse, County Durham

Take a trip down to the UK countryside for an intriguing dining experience. James Close, head chef, is considered to be the most innovative young chef in the current UK restaurant scene. Each menu he creates is very original and represents his own personality. The Raby Hunt has made it into The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants.

Ynyshir – Machynlleth, Powys

Embark on a immersive culinary journey at Ynyshir as you are treated to fine dishes of over 30 kinds. With a variety of textures and flavours, chefs at Ynyshir will be right there to explain every bit to you for an unforgettable experience.

1 Michelin Star Restaurants

In London

• HIDE – Mayfair
• Veeraswamy – Mayfair
• Hakkasan Mayfair – Mayfair
• Sabor – Mayfair
• Gymkhana – Mayfair
• Murano – Mayfair
• Kai – Mayfair
• Pollen Street Social- Mayfair
• Umu – Mayfair
• Benares – Mayfair
• Lyle’s – Shoreditch
• Brat – Shoreditch
• Leroy – Shoreditch
• Mãos – Shoreditch
• Cornerstone – Hackney
• SO|LA – Hackney
• Barrafina – Soho
• Behind – London Fields
• Club Gascon – City of London
• Ritz Restaurant – Piccadilly
• City Social – City of London
• Kitchn W8 – Kensington
• Endo at the Rotunda – White City
• Petrus – Belgravia
• Marcus – Belgravia
• Amaya – Belgravia
• Muse – Belgravia
• The Dysart Petersham – Richmond
• Angler – Finsbury
• Elystan Street – Chelsea
• Five Fields – Chelsea
• Pied a Terre – Bloomsbury
• Hakkasan Hanway Place – Bloomsbury
• The Ninth – Bloomsbury
• Dining Room at The Goring – Victoria
• Quilon – Victoria
• Seven Park Place by William Drabble – Saint James
• Trishna – Regent’s Park and Marylebone
• Locanda Locatelli – Regent’s Park and Marylebone
• Portland – Regent’s Park and Marylebone
• La Trompette – Chiswick
• River Cafe – Hammersmith
• Chez Bruce – Wandsworth
• The Glasshouse – Kew
• St John – Clerkenwell
• Galvin La Chapelle – Spitalfields
• Trinity – Clapham Common
• Harwood Arms – Fulham
• Casa Fofō – Dalston
• Evelyn’s Table – Soho
• Frog by Adam Handling – Covent Garden
• Jamavar – Mayfair
• Sollip – Southwark
• Trivet – Southwark
• Wild Honey St James – St James

Rest of England

• Mana – Manchester
• Alchemilla – Nottingham, East Midlands
• Allium at Askham Hall – Askham, Cumbria
• Old Stamp House – Ambleside, Cumbria
• The Cottage in the Wood – Braithwaite, Cumbria
• Rogan & Co – Cumbria
• Artichoke – Buckinghamshire
• Interlude – Lower Beedham, Sussex
• Pensons – Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
• Stark – Broadstairs, Kent
• Hide and fox – Kent
• The Angel at Hetton – Hetton, Yorkshire
• The Royal Oak – Whatcote, Warwickshire
• Lympstone Manor – Lympstone
• Adam’s – Birmingham
• Carters of Moseley – Birmingham
• Simpsons – Birmingham
• Purnell’s – Birmingham
• Opheem – Birmingham
• Bulrush – Bristol
• Casamia – Bristol
• Paco Tapas – Bristol
• Olive Tree – Bath
• Nut Tree – Murcott
• Bybrook – Castle Combe
• HRiSHi – Bowness-on-Windermere
• Coworth Park – Ascot
• Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen – Cornwall
• John’s House – Mountsorrel
• Fordwich Arms – Fordwich
• Forest Side – Grasmere
• Salt – Stratford-upon-Avon
• Elephant – Torquay
• Matt Worswick at The Latymer – Bagshot
• Pipe and Glass – South Dalton
• Fraiche – Birkenhead
• Northcote – Langho
• The Hind’s Head – Bray
• Bohemia – St Helier
• Le Champignon Sauvage – Cheltenham
• Simon Radley at Chester Grosvenor – Chester
• Star Inn at Harome – Harome
• Paul Ainsworth at No.6 – Padstow
• L’Ortolan – Reading
• Clock House – Ripley
• Tony Parkin at The Tudor Room – Egham, Surrey
• Masons Arms – Knowstone
• The Sportsman – Seasalter
• Winteringham Fields – Winteringham
• Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park – Colerne
• Morston Hall – Morston
• Gravetye Manor – East Grinstead, West Sussex
• Tudor Room – Egham
• Hambleton Hall – Hambleton
• The Neptune – Hunstanton
• Black Swan – Oldstead
• Restaurant Tristan – Horsham, West Sussex
• Peel’s – Hampton in Arden
• The Cross at Kenilworth – Kenilworth
• House of Tides – Newcastle upon Tyne
• White Swan – Fence
• Woodspeen – Newbury
• The Coach – Marlow
• The Man Behind The Curtain – Leeds
• Thomas Carr 1873  – Ilfracombe
• Crown – Burchett’s Green
• Osip – Bruton
• Outlaw’s New Road – Port Issac
• Hjem – Northumberland
• Roots – York
• Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall – Pennyhill Park
• Latymer – Pennyhill Park, Surrey
• Pea Porridge – Suffolk
• Sorrel – Dorking
• The Dining Room, Malmesbury
• The Barn – Aughton, Lancashire
• Bridge Arms – Canterbury
• Dog & Gun Inn – Skelton
• Meadowsweet – Holt
• Pine – Newcastle upon Tyne
• Upstairs by Tom Shepherd – Lichfield, Birmingham

Scotland

• Restaurant Martin Wishart – Leith, Edinburgh
• Condita – Edinburgh
• Cail Bruich – Glasgow
• The Peat Inn – Cupar
• The Kitchin – Leith
• Loch Bay Restaurant – Stein
• The Cellar – Anstruther
• The Glenturret Lalique – Crieff
• Unalome by Graeme Cheevers – Glasgow

Wales

• Sosban & The Old Butchers – Menai Bridge
• Walnut Tree – Llanddewi Skirrid
• The Whitebrook – Whitebrook
• Beach House – Oxwich, Glamorganshire
• Home – Cardiff
• SY23 – Aberystwyth

Northern Ireland

• The Muddlers Club – Belfast
• Eipic – Belfast
• OX – Belfast

Ireland

• Variety Jones – Dublin
• Aniar – Galway
• Loam – Galway
• Ichigo Ichie – Cork
• Bastion – Kinsale, Cork
• The Oak Room – Adare, Limerick
• Dede – Baltimore
• Wild Honey Inn – Lisdoonvarna
• Campagne – Kilkenny
• House – Ardmore
• Lady Helen – Thomastown
• Chestnut – Ballydehob
• Bastible – Dublin
• Glovers Alley – Dublin