With dozens of international cuisines represented across a dining scene that boasts over 80 MICHELIN-Starred establishments and 40+ Bib Gourmands, London is quite simply one of the best places to eat around the globe. With new London restaurants constantly opening and familiar favourites always evolving, here are the Inspectors’ latest additions to The MICHELIN Guide.
It’s a great month to be a London-based food lover, with seven restaurants added to The MICHELIN Guide selection. With London’s usual global span, there are flavours from Thailand to the Mediterranean among them, plus another addition to the city’s thriving Basque restaurant scene. And if you’re a fan of chicken, you’ll want to keep reading…
Claro, St James’s
Mediterranean CuisineYou’ll leave this smart banking-hall redevelopment feeling very well looked-after. The team are a friendly bunch, making it an ideal spot to sit up at the counter and discuss the range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. A wide wine selection by the glass and strong cocktail offering increase the appeal of an already inviting destination.
Dove, Notting Hill
Modern CuisineWhat was previously Jackson Boxer’s Orasay is now a new neighbourhood operation from the chef and restaurateur. The menu has less of a seafood bias than before, consisting of seasonal plates to share such as a wood-roasted half chicken with morels and baby leeks or 50-day Highland beef. The décor remains of a simple bistro style.
FOWL, St James’s
Chicken SpecialitiesPossibly London’s most talked-about restaurant – thanks to a frankly exceptional social media team – Fallow has become a permanently packed St James’s hotspot. Round the corner you’ll find FOWL, a chicken-based spin-off that takes the same ‘whole animal’ approach, with poultry used in a variety of inventive, accessible and reliably delicious ways.
La Palombe, Kensington
FrenchIt's always worth knowing where your nearest French bistro is, for when you need that comforting combination of relaxed ambience, welcoming service and hearty cooking. La Palombe fulfils that role in the heart of Kensington, with its menu of Francophone classics featuring a particular emphasis on game (try the braised venison croquettes) thanks to the owner’s passion for shooting.
Prince Arthur, Belgravia
BasqueIf you’re one of the hordes of London foodies who love Brat – and why wouldn’t you? – then you’re going to have a whale of a time at Prince Arthur. Its chef, Adam Iglesias, worked at the beloved Shoreditch spot and has Basque heritage himself, informing a cooking style based around the simple equation of ‘top-notch produce + woodfired grill = delicious’.
Supawan, King’s Cross
Southern ThaiThai-food enthusiasts will be delighted by this endearingly unpretentious restaurant that exudes a simple vintage charm. Southern Thai dishes form the bulk of the menu, with an authentic touch that's sure to satisfy seasoned fans of the cuisine. Careful preparation and quality ingredients result in satisfying dishes, with the moo hong pork belly a real highlight.
The Lavery, South Kensington
Mediterranean CuisineThis corner of South Kensington is best known for its museums and galleries, from the Natural History Museum to Cromwell Place, the art complex that’s also home to this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. The region’s ethos of simplicity is clear to see in the pared-back dishes that extract clean, satisfying flavours from the ingredients thanks to careful technique and clever seasoning.
Other London restaurants added to The MICHELIN Guide this year are:
Bar Valette, Shoreditch
European
Canteen, Notting Hill
Italian
Dear Jackie, Soho
Italian
Goodbye Horses, Islington
Traditional British
HIMI, Soho
Japanese
Krokodilos, Kensington
Greek
Long Chim, Soho
Thai
Pinna, Mayfair
Italian
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, City of London
Modern Cuisine
Silva, Mayfair
Modern Cuisine
The Waterman’s Arms, Barnes
Modern British
Toklas, Strand
Mediterranean Cuisine
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Hero Image: La Palombe, one of The MICHELIN Guide's new London restaurants. © Miles Worsfold
