Quality and attentive menus, stylish ambiances and professional service understandings… But where to find all of these qualifications in one restaurant experience? We compiled them all for you. Here are our top 5 special fine-dining restaurants from London, United Kingdom.
Respecting the True Nature of Content: Ikoyi
Jeremy Chan’s home, Ikoyi’s approach is to build his kitchen around British microseasonalism and use slowly, carefully and patiently grown vegetables, sustainably angling fish and aged local beef to achieve the best flavor. While Ikoyi respects the true nature of the ingredients, it also highlights the flavor. Its menu has been based on an extensive collection of spices sourced from West Africa since its opening. Ikoyi received its first Michelin star in 2018. The supervisors commented on the restaurant: “Two owners, who have been friends since childhood, have put together a home-grown cuisine, animated with flavors from West Africa.” Ikoyi continued to grow and evolve; It entered the Great Britain and Ireland Michelin Guide and earned its second star.
An Experience Touching the Senses: The Clove Club
Led by Founding Chef Isaac Mchale, The Clove Club offers a seasonal tasting menu of elegant dishes rooted in technique, modern down to the essentials. Aiming to create dining experiences that excite the senses and surprise at the same time, The Clove Club creates flavors that will remain in the memories of its guests for a long time. Currently holding two Michelin stars, the restaurant has won a number of non-Michelin awards and is the highest ranked restaurant in the UK to date.
A Frenchman in London: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
In 1998, at the age of 31, Gordon founded his first restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. Combining a friendly ambiance with exquisite French cuisine, the restaurant earned three Michelin stars in 2001. Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant offers modern French cuisine with both classic and modern techniques, using the best seasonal ingredients.
A Place Based on the History of Gastronomy: Dinner by Heston London
Dinner started in the late 90s with Heston Blumenthal’s fascination with historical gastronomy. Together with his team, Heston has created a menu that transforms the explorations and fascinating aspects of history into a modern dining experience. Dinner By Heston Blumenthal is inspired by the creative cooking style of England’s gastronomic past and is dedicated to bringing new, exciting and fun experiences to its guests.
Pure & Unadulterated: Lyle’s
Seasonal British ingredients are transformed into pure and unadulterated recipes in the hands of Chef James Lowe, offering guests a unique experience. A restaurant and bar serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as elaborate cocktails, Lyle’s is a casual, warm and sophisticated choice for group dinners or an intimate date.