New two Michelin star restaurants
Both of Britain’s newest two Michelin starred restaurants can be found in London, bringing the total number of two-star locations to 24. Here’s what diners can expect from the latest additions to the Michelin Guide…
Row on 5, London, England
Jason Atherton’s London restaurant Row on 5 on Savile Row has been elevated to two Michelin stars. Crafted by former head chef of The Ritz Spencer Metzger, the restaurant’s 15-course tasting menu is divided into three acts, across three different areas within the premises, taking guests on a culinary journey guided by the seasons. The menu blends classical European cooking with Japanese influences, with highlights including koji-marinated scallop served with a sake-based beurre blanc, Dorset sika deer, and Inverness langoustine. An extensive wine list curated by sommelier Roxane Dupuy, winner of the Michelin Sommelier Award 2026, complements the dining experience.
Bonheur by Matt Abé, London
Occupying the former site of the celebrated restaurant Le Gavroche in Mayfair, Bonheur has achieved two Michelin stars under Australian chef-patron Matt Abé, who previously helmed the three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. The intimate dining room presents refined French cuisine with Japanese influences through a ‘Dream’ tasting menu. Signature dishes include Isle of Skye scallop with carrot, clementine, yuzu and kosho, and 125-day-aged Cumbrian Blue Grey beef with smoked bone marrow and Bordelaise sauce. A Chef’s Table offers a more immersive experience, while the main dining room features art deco-inspired interiors in warm tones.
Some of the new one Michelin star restaurants
Britain has welcomed 17 new one Michelin star restaurants to its offering, meaning there are now 171 recognised establsihed across England, Scotland and Wales. Of the newly awarded restaurants, two are in Scotland, with a further 15 across England, including nine in London. Here are a few of the newest additions…
Killiecrankie House, Pitlochry, Scotland
Located in the Cairngorms National Park in Perthshire, Killiecrankie House has earned its first Michelin star, recognising the culinary excellence of this country house hotel run by husband-and-wife team Tom and Matilda Tsappis. The menu is inspired by Japanese kaiseki cuisine and local Scottish traditions, featuring seasonal regional produce, with a particular focus on seafood. The 15-to-20-course tasting menu includes dishes such as miso made from green peas and oats, kimchi from foraged wild garlic and house-made oat tofu with fermented cream sauce with broad beans and chilli. A Chef’s counter overnight experience offers guests the chance to spend the night in the Master Suite, one of Killiecrankie House’s five on-site bedrooms, and includes dining with a direct view of the kitchen alongside chef interactions.
1887 Restaurant at the Torridon Hotel, by Achnasheen, Scotland
The 1887 Restaurant at the Torridon Hotel offers a fine dining experience which represents a true celebration of Highland ingredients. Named after the year the hotel was built and the nearby village, the restaurant presents a tasting menu focusing on modern Scottish cuisine. Crafted from local produce, it pairs ingredients sourced from the Torridon Farm and kitchen garden with freshly caught shellfish and fish, as well as game sourced from nearby estates. Highlights include North Sea cod with Shetland mussels, nasturtium and preserved lemon, dry aged Highland Venison with artichoke, pickled walnut and Périgord truffle, and Loch Torridon langoustines with N25 Caviar. Guests can also pick from an extensive global whisky collection. The cosy wood-panelled dining room overlooks Loch Torridon with views towards the surrounding mountains.
JORO, Oughtibridge, near Sheffield, England
JORO has achieved one Michelin star, transforming a 300-year-old mill on the River Don into one of South Yorkshire’s top culinary destinations. It means Sheffield has its first Michelin star for a decade, as chef-patron Luke French has reimagined the historic stone building as an intimate 11-table restaurant with rooms, where the bustle of the open kitchen creates an immersive culinary experience in an open-plan dining room. French provides a seasonally driven tasting menu, with highlights such as Vale of Mowbray hogget served with mint-tinged lamb jus, tomato and chipotle cream, and caponata.
FIFTY TWO, Harrogate, England
FIFTY TWO puts the spotlight on modern British cuisine at Rudding Park, in Harrogate. The restaurant’s open kitchen forms a theatrical centre piece, with tables facing the chefs as they prepare the surprise tasting menu. Named after the estate’s 52 raised beds which supply fresh vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, head chef Adam Degg and his kitchen team offer true farm-to-table dining, with produce often reaching plates within hours of being harvested. Notable dishes include estate-grown heritage tomatoes, locally sourced venison, and a signature honey custard tart crafted from the estate’s own honey.
The Wilderness, Birmingham, England
Occupying a converted warehouse in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, The Wilderness has been awarded one Michelin star under chef-patron Alex Claridge. The restaurant’s industrial setting – complete with exposed brick, dark interiors, and a curated soundtrack – creates an informal atmosphere. Claridge’s approach centres on originality and creativity with rapidly changing menus. Expect dishes like brioche bread and butter pudding with barbecued brassicas, or a dessert of smoked chocolate and prunes.
The Boat, Lichfield, England
The Boat’s newly awarded Michelin star marks the evolution of this former Lichfield inn into a culinary destination. Chef-patron Liam Dillon (former chef at Copenhagen’s Noma, New York’s Eleven Madison Park, and Sydney’s Quay) draws from the restaurant’s on-site micro farm – which supplies salad leaves, herbs, and edible flowers – to present a seasonal tasting menu. This includes sourcing from nearby estates and day boat fish from Cornwall’s coast. Notable dishes include tender Staffordshire venison loin with smoked beetroot, and line caught Cornish bass with St Austell Mussels, celeriac and apple.
Maré by Rafael Cagali, Hove, England
Rafael Cagali’s Maré has earned one Michelin star, bringing the chef’s vision from two-Michelin-starred Da Terra in London to Hove’s seafront. Meaning ‘tide’ in Portuguese, the name reflects the restaurant’s focus on seasonality and seafood. Cagali draws on his Brazilian heritage alongside Mediterranean, Mexican and Japanese influences, creating a global approach to coastal cuisine. Notable dishes include Cornish crab with yuzu and avocado, hand-dived scallops with Jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut, Dover sole with brown butter and capers, and cachaça. The modern dining room overlooks the English Channel, with many dishes delivered to the table by the chefs.
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, Headland Hotel, Newquay, England
Following its relocation from Carbis Bay to the Headland Hotel overlooking Fistral Beach, Ugly Butterfly has been awarded one Michelin star. The restaurant offers both four-course à la carte and nine-course tasting menus, showcasing Adam Handling’s zero-waste philosophy through nose-to-tail and root-to-leaf cooking. Notable dishes include venison ravioli with black garlic and Kern, and wild bass with courgette and bone sauce.
Michael Caines at The Stafford, London
Set within The Stafford Hotel’s elegant dining room – featuring crystal chandeliers and intimate alcoves – Michael Caines at The Stafford puts the spotlight firmly on British produce. Set in the heart of St James, its menus blend new and exclusive creations with Caines’ signature dishes and classics from The Stafford’s own heritage. Highlights include beef Wellington carved tableside, and Devon crab and mackerel tart. The wine list draws from well-known producers and vintage bottles from the 400-year-old cellars.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, Bishopsgate, London
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High has established itself as one of Europe’s tallest Michelin-starred restaurants, occupying space on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate. Executive chef Matt Abé presents a surprise tasting menu built around premium British ingredients, with the 12-seater counter positioned to face floor-to-ceiling windows rather than the open kitchen to take advantage of panoramic city views. Notable dishes include 14-day aged duck with celeriac and Alsace bacon, lobster with pumpkin and pine, and hand-dived scallops with cauliflower purée and Exmoor caviar. Service is synchronised, with all guests seated and served simultaneously.
