Dozens of Britain’s best restaurants have been named among the best in the world, according to a prestigious guide.
The Ritz, Gordon Ramsey’s London restaurant and Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in Berkshire are just some of the UK’s top establishments that have been ranked among the world’s top 1,000.
This is stated by the French gastronomic guide La Liste, which claims to be “the world reference for gastronomy.”
A total of 75 British restaurants feature on the list, but only one, L’Enclume in Cumbria, is ranked one of the best in the world.
It is the second time Simon Rogan’s renowned restaurant, which offers a 15-course tasting menu for £250, has taken the top spot in the rankings.
The three-star Michelin restaurant received a near-perfect score of 99.50 percent out of 100, based on La Liste’s sophisticated rating system.
Among the first places are also the Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel (Switzerland), La Vague d’Or by Arnaud Donckele in Saint-Tropez (France) and the Guy Savoy in Paris.
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L’Enclume in Cumbria ranked first in La Liste’s top 1,000 restaurants in the world
An interior view of The Ritz restaurant in London, which is also on the list
The Lake District restaurant L’Enclume, opened by Rogan in 2002, is almost self-sufficient with most produce grown on Rogan’s nearby 12-acre farm.
Its name, which is French for anvil, comes from the restaurant’s past life as a former wheel manufacturer.
The gastronomic offering is classic, with seasonal products such as bee pollen, elderflower and nasturtium giving additional shine to Chef Rogan’s dishes.
Deep in the countryside, L’Enclume also has room for a hotel and staff are always on hand to offer advice on countryside trips, starting with a look at Rogan’s extensive fruit and vegetable gardens.
Commenting on his prestigious achievement, the chef said: ‘As the only British restaurant to achieve the number one spot in La Liste’s nine-year history, this is a moment of immense pride for our entire team.
“Representing British food on this global stage seems really significant as it showcases the incredible talent of our food scene, not just in London but across the country. It’s an exciting and important time for UK restaurants.
“Thank you so much to our guests and friends – your support means everything and we never take it for granted.”
Rogan, whose restaurants have eight Michelin stars worldwide and two green Michelin stars, is credited with transforming the UK food scene with his approach to farm-to-table cuisine.
L’Enclume (pictured) was launched by Simon Rogan in 2002, it is almost self-sufficient and most produce is grown on Rogan’s nearby 12-acre farm.
Simon Rogan (pictured) is credited with transforming the UK food scene with his farm-to-table approach to cooking.
Simon Rogan, chef, finalizes a creation at L’Enclume
On the international scene, the United States and France had the highest number of restaurants, ranking among the first. 1000.
Meanwhile, 28 restaurants in London alone also made the cut, with Clare Smyth’s Core in Notting Hill being the highest with a score of 97.
Smyth, who notably participated in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, became the first British woman to hold three Michelin stars.
Core is the chef’s first restaurant and brings him to life after a four-year stint as Gordon Ramsay’s No. 2.
The restaurant features a sleek, modern dining room that complements Smyth’s culinary pedigree.
Also high on the list is The Ritz in London, which earned a rating score of 97 percent.
The London institution has been open since 1906 and prides itself on being “the largest hotel in the world.”
The Ritz restaurant, which Daily Mail critic Tom Parker Bowles described as “pure, unabashed luxury”, currently holds one Michelin star.
Meanwhile, 28 restaurants in London alone also made the cut, with Clare Smyth’s Core (pictured) in Notting Hill taking the top spot with a score of 97.
Smyth (pictured), who worked especially on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, became the first British woman to hold three Michelin stars.
The Ritz restaurant (pictured) inside the Ritz hotel on London’s Piccadilly Street came close behind Core after scoring just 0.5 points lower.
Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck also ranked among the highest scores with a score of 93.50.
The Fat Duck is Heston’s most famous restaurant and has been open since 1995, receiving its first Michelin star four years later.
Is The 10-course Christmas menu, recently revealed by the celebrity chef, promises delicious dishes with some “pleasant surprises”.
The extension, which will cost you a staggering £450 per person, It includes classic Christmas-inspired food, as well as Blumenthal’s famous and extravagant creations often served at the restaurant in Bray, Berkshire.
While customers will enjoy a variety of festive foods, turkey is not offered, and the chef opts to serve a beef rib.
The Gordon Ramsey restaurant, the three-Michelin-starred TV chef’s flagship London venue, also features on the prestigious list with a respectable score of 93.
Ramsay’s first solo venture opened in 1998 and in 2001 he received three Michelin stars, which he still holds.
A la carte mains include Cornish turbot and Herdwick pork, both priced at £180.
Heston Blumenthal appears at the entrance to the Fat Duck restaurant in Bray in 2009.
Pictured: The team outside the Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire.
The Gordon Ramsay restaurant (pictured) in Chelsea, the three-Michelin-starred TV chef’s flagship venue, also features on the prestigious list with a respectable score of 93.
Philippe Faure, founder and CEO: ‘Like a drone flying over the gastronomic planet, La Liste relies on artificial intelligence methods to synthesize thousands of opinions and reviews.
“Our methodical approach offers as objective a view as possible of the global culinary landscape.”
Hélène Pietrini, CEO: ‘The new generation of chefs is transforming gastronomy, bringing not only excellence and creativity, but also a new vision of team management and well-being at work.
“This evolution is crucial at a time when the sector needs to reinvent itself.”
Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief: ‘Gastronomy is going through a period of profound change. Wealthy clients no longer look for distinctions, they look for pleasure and authenticity. The restaurants that understand this are the ones that are successful.”