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THE BEST MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS IN LONDON

London houses approximately 18,000 to 28,000 'restaurants!'. Out of the large crowd of 'restaurants', only 81 are Michelin-starred. In this city of opportunity, love, hustle and bustle, you can be certain to find somewhere that suits your taste buds.

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This writer at Naija Girl Abroad is open to a first time opportunity of dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant in London and Beyond

I have listed some of the Michelin-starred restaurants I hope to visit. I hope it inspires your next culinary adventure in London

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1. IKOYI

Ikoyi, founded by Chef Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale, first opened its doors in 2017. It earned it's first Michelin-star the following year. The restaurant offers a tasting menu of £350 and other options. Find out more on their website: Ikoyi

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2.UMU

Umu, located in Mayfair, London, was founded by Chef Yoshinori Ishii in 2004. The restaurant offers a variety of a la carte, lunch, dessert and kaiseki menus. Find out more on their website: Umu

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Photo Credit: Umu Restaurant via Instagram

3. CORE BY CLARE SMYTH

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Core by Clare Smyth, is a British woman-owned Michelin-starred restaurant on London's Kensington Park Road in Notting hill. The restaurant offers Core Seasons, Core Classics and A La Carte menus. Find out more on their website: Core by Clare Smyth

Photo Credit: Core by Clare Smyth via Instagram

4.KOL

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Kol, located on Marylebone's Seymour Street was founded in 2020 by Chef Santiago Lastra. The restaurant primarily offers a full tasting menu. Mexico is only a tasting menu away at Kol. Find out more on their website: Kol

5. THE LEDBURY

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I have not read one bad review about this 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, so that says a lot about the quality of the food, service, worthiness of the stars. The Ledbury opened in 2005 and currently opens reservations 90 days in advance. This is not a last-minute restaurant. In June 2024, it was awarded National Restaurant of the Year and Best Restaurant in England.
Find out more on their website: The Ledbury

Photo Credit: Tom Spenceley (Head Chef at The Ledbury)