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Piccadilly, London

The Ritz Restaurant

Gilded Louis XVI splendor and classical French-British technique, executed with a precision that outlasts the chandeliers.

4.7

FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10 · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · British , French

Marking a milestone anniversaryImpressing overseas clientsA pre-theatre occasion that wants to be the main event Two MICHELIN StarsFlightLogic Gold 2026
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The Ritz Restaurant, London ★★ Michelin Stars

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Quick answer

Is The Ritz Restaurant worth visiting? FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for marking a milestone anniversary, impressing overseas clients, a pre-theatre occasion that wants to be the main event.

Transit proximity

For global flyers: The Ritz Restaurant is in London, with strong access from heathrow and gatwick airports. Pair with our London dining hub for more local picks after arrival.

About The Ritz Restaurant

The Ritz Restaurant does not chase trends because it does not need to — the room itself, all gilt trellis, hand-painted ceiling and Louis XVI mirrors, has been setting the standard for London grandeur since 1906. What earns the second star is the kitchen's refusal to let spectacle outrun substance: a consommé arrives crystal-clear and deeply reduced, Bresse chicken is roasted on the bone and carved tableside, and a soufflé Grand Marnier is timed to the minute so it crests exactly as it reaches the table. The cooking is unapologetically classical French with a British backbone — think Cornish turbot with brown butter and Yorkshire game in season — plated with a restraint that lets ingredient quality do the talking. Service moves with the choreography of a room that has had over a century to rehearse it.

Menu highlights

  • Consommé of Cornish Crab, Ginger and Coriander £38 Clarified over six hours, poured tableside at the last moment
  • Bresse Chicken en Vessie, Morel Cream £78 Cooked in a pig's bladder, carved for two
  • Soufflé Grand Marnier £24 Fired to order, needs a 20-minute lead time

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How far in advance should I book The Ritz Restaurant?

For weekend dinners, aim for four to six weeks out; weekday lunch tables can sometimes be secured with two weeks' notice. The restaurant releases bookings on a rolling window, so setting a calendar reminder helps for milestone dates.

Is there a dress code at The Ritz Restaurant?

Yes — jacket and tie required for gentlemen at dinner, smart daywear at lunch. Jeans, trainers and sportswear are not permitted in the dining room.

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