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1 Michelin Star

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Luca (Farringdon)

27th April 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred restaurant for the UK 2023 Guide serving value Italian options in the Barbican area of London

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 88 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4EH

Food Rating: 73%

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Locanda Locatelli (Marylebone)

18th October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Stylish Italin cooking, worthy of its Michelin starred accolade but low impact of overall flavours

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 8 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7 JZ

Food Rating: 71%

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Murano (Mayfair)

9th September 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick, Michelin starred Italian restaurant in Mayfair by Angela Hartnett

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 20 Queen Street, Mayfair, W1J 5PP

Food Rating: 76%

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The River Café (Hammersmith)

3rd February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long established and vibrant Italian restaurant 10 minutes walk from Hammersmith tube station, serving simple, yet powerful dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, Hammersmith, W6 9HA

Food Rating: 74%

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La Bottega Del Buon Caffè (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Riverside restaurant with open kitchen, outside summer bar and stylish interior, ideal for more notable and intimate occasions serving some innovative Italian dishes.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69/R, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 82%

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Semplice (Mayfair)

7th April 2011 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - RESTAURANT NOW CLOSED

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 9/10 Blenheim Street, London, W1S 1LJ

Food Rating: 48%

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Apsleys at The Lanesborough

23rd October 2010 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

CLOSED AND REPLACED AS CÉLESTE

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Hyde Park Corner Station, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LY

Food Rating: 86%

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  • Food Rating - 86%
    86

Summary

Alluring dining room.
Value set menu.
Wonderful balsamic glaze.

Small portion sizes.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Hyde Park Corner Station, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LY

Website: Apsleys at The Lanesborough

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16th May 2024

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

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22nd June 2023

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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