London’s fine dining scene is currently headlined by six prestigious Three-Michelin-Star establishments that define the city’s culinary pinnacle as of February 2026. Beyond these, a wave of new award winners from the 2026 Michelin Guide has recently expanded the capital’s high-end offerings.
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The Three-Star Elite
These restaurants have retained the highest possible culinary distinction for 2026:
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TheLedbury
4.7
(1.6k)
£100+Modern European
OpenNotting Hill
Crowned London’s best restaurant for 2026 by Harden’s Restaurant Guide, Brett Graham’s flagship is celebrated for its modern British cuisine and standout dishes like Aynhoe Park venison.
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Core by Clare Smyth
4.7
(1.5k)
£100+Fine dining
OpenNotting Hill
Focuses on modern British fine dining with a strong emphasis on natural, sustainable produce.
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
4.3
(630)
£100+Modern French
OpenMayfair
A destination for contemporary French cuisine, featuring the famous Table Lumière surrounded by 4,500 shimmering optical fibres.
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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
4.5
(864)
£100+Haute French
OpenMayfair
Offers highly refined French dining within one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels.
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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
4.4
(1.8k)
£100+Fine dining
OpenChelsea
The legendary chef’s flagship has maintained its three-star status for over two decades.
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The Lecture Room & Library at sketch
4.8
(33)
£100+Restaurant
OpenMayfair
Known for its opulent, artistic decor and avant-garde French haute cuisine by Pierre Gagnaire.
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Notable New 2026 Michelin Winners
Several restaurants reached new heights in the February 2026 Michelin Awards:
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Groupe Michelin
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Bonheur by Matt Abé
4.5
(28)
£100+Restaurant
OpenMayfair
Entered the guide immediately with two stars, located at the former site of Le Gavroche.
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Row on 5
4.9
(135)
£100+Fine dining
ClosedMayfair
Jason Atherton’s Savile Row spot was promoted to two stars, featuring an extraordinary wine list of over 2,400 choices.
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Ambassadors Clubhouse
4.5
(1.1k)
£100+Punjabi
OpenMayfair
A new one-star recipient inspired by the opulent Punjabi “party mansions,” noted for its bold, high-energy flavours.
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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High
4.5
(46)
£100+Restaurant
OpenCity of London
Located on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate, it is one of the highest fine-dining experiences in Europe and recently earned its first star.
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Specialized Fine Dining Experiences
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Evelyn’s Table
4.9
(1.4k)
£100+Fine dining
Open28 Rupert St
An intimate, 12-seat one-star chef’s table experience located in a former beer cellar, serving modern European dishes.
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Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal
4.4
(184)
£100+Fine dining
OpenSoho
A two-star destination known for classic French techniques and minimalist, light-filled elegance.
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Gymkhana
4.4
(3.2k)
£100+Indian
OpenMayfair
A two-star icon widely regarded as one of the best Indian restaurants globally, famous for its Kid Goat Methi Keema.
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Aqua Shard
4.3
(15.7k)
£100+Modern British
OpenLevel 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St
While noted for its creative British ingredients, it is frequently cited for offering one of London’s most romantic dining views from high above the skyline.
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