For more than 100 years, we’ve looked to the French company Michelin to guide us to the best restaurants around the world. The Red Guides, as many call the guidebooks, annually announce the recipients of Michelin’s coveted stars. Today, we will take a look at Michelin Star Restaurants in London!
The Fat Duck
The Fat Duck offers diners an experience designed around the nostalgia of childhood. Created by Heston Blumenthal, your entire dining journey will be filled with memories of holidays past, but with food! Described as evoking discovery, adventure and curiosity, The Fat Duck is something you’ve never experienced before. You must book early, because The Fat Duck journey books fast. What a fun way to kick-off our list of Michelin Star Restaurants in London!
St. John
Travelers will find St. John located on St. John Street in the heart of London. The menu at St. John is filled with traditional British cuisine and drink from Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver. Expect seating for as few as 1 all the way up to a family of 6 from this London staple. All of this leaves us with no wonder why St. John is on the list of Michelin Star Restaurants in London!
Veeraswamy
Touted as London’s oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy offers high-end dining in opulent interiors reminiscent of 1920s Maharajal palaces. Veeraswamy opened in 1926 by Edward Palmer who had considerable knowledge of Indian food. Palmer worked to promote Indian foods “so that they could be used under Western conditions and yet produce Eastern results.” Though Veeraswamy has had different owners and looks over the years, it’s current incarnation is reminiscent of its original days. Definitely fine dining in London at it’s best!
The Five Fields
The Five Fields offers elegant, playful and modern British cooking with an emphasis on native British artisanal produce. A collaboration of Chef Patron Taylor Bonnyman and Head Chef Marguerite Keogh, The Five Fields features carefully sourced food such as lamb from Yorkshire, fresh fish from Cornwall and scallops from Orkney. The restaurant also serves local vegetables, many of which are grow in-house or at their garden in East Sussex. Local, fresh fine dining in London, in deed!
Pidgin
Even though Chef Elizabeth Allen left shortly after Pidgin earned its Michelin Star, the restaurant has maintained its standing and quality. Pidgin offers an Asian-inspired, set four-course menu that changes weekly along with their featured wines and cocktails. The restaurant is described as small, but perfectly formed and that is exactly what guest should expect! Pidgin exemplifies fine dining in London!
No trip abroad is complete without experiencing the best of local cuisine. Plan your trip accordingly and you will be able to book seating at any of the mentioned Michelin Star Restaurants in London!
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![In 2014, Fodor’s Travel said that there are four main reasons to visit Shanghai: sights new and old; multi cultural museums; one-of-a-kind shopping; and, new food and drink. They were right about all of those reasons. We’d add the beautiful luxury accommodations and continue to stress the importance of the city’s rising quality of cuisine. So much so that 26 restaurants were awarded the highly coveted Michelin stars in 2017. We’ve combed that list and chosen our picks of musts in a culinary tour of this vibrant and dynamic city. DaDong (IAPM) & DaDong (Park Place) [caption id="attachment_4020" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Foodie Traveller[/caption] While there are actually two DaDong locations in Shanghai that each earned one Michelin star, we’re counting it as one entry on our list but hoping you’ll sample both. Renowned for their roast duck, both Da Dong locations require reservations but they can accommodate parties large and small and have private dining options as well. This popular restaurant is not only busy but has a menu worth exploring beyond the roast duck. Pro tip: add the braised sea cucumber with scallions to your order, you’ll be happy you did. UltraViolet [caption id="attachment_4023" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Digital Trends[/caption] Billed as one of the world’s most high tech restaurants, UltraViolet marries food, wine, light, and sound, and it does it well enough to earn a two-star rating from Michelin. Reservations are, of course, required as they seat ten people each evening who are instructed to meet at Mr. & Mrs. Bund. They’re then driven to a location where the guests are seated at a communal table for the immersive 22-course dinner. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon [caption id="attachment_4021" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Dining City[/caption] One of several locations, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon boasts a 32-seat teppanyaki, the largest in Asia. The French gourmet restaurant was inspired by Robuchon’s travels through Japan and Spain and his passion has spread worldwide as have his restaurants. L’Atelier not only has an enviable menu but with views of Shanghai’s towers, this two-star Michelin-rated restaurant is one of the loveliest settings in the city for a beautiful dinner. Reservations are possible, yet not a requirement. Canton 8 [caption id="attachment_4019" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Fine Dining Lovers[/caption] Another restaurant that earned two Michelin stars, Canton 8 is a Cantonese restaurant that is most notably the world’s least expensive two Michelin-star restaurant. Forget about that, though, because Chef Jie Ming Jian will dazzle you with his use of local fresh ingredients and his humble demeanor. At the Michelin award ceremony, he said he never dreamed of earning such an accolade for his food. That food includes the popular lobster porridge and crystal prawn dumplings as well as their dim sum. Even though they’re the least expensive on the list, they require a reservation. T'ang Court [caption id="attachment_4022" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Langham Hotels[/caption] The first and thus far only recipient of a three-star Michelin rating in all of mainland China, T’ang Court features a mix of traditional and modern Cantonese cuisine under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Justin Tan and a team of culinary masters. With several set menus or an a la carte menu, T’ang Court promises a unique dining experience and invites you to experience their artistry and the reason they earned those three Michelin stars. Pro tip: According to Michelin, you’ll want to try their braised sea cucumber with dried longan and sautéed Wagyu with organic mushrooms. Reservations are required and with that rating, that’s no surprise. As you’re planning your travels through Shanghai, be sure to experience the best cuisine they have to offer. Any one of these Michelin star-rated restaurants will be a meal to remember. In addition to the five we’ve highlighted and the other 21 star earners, there were 25 more restaurants awarded the Bib Gourmand, a more affordable dining option recognition. It’s an exciting time to visit Shanghai!](https://discover.luxury/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Michelin-Star-Restaurants-in-Shanghai-vertical-377x214.jpg)
