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1 Michelin Star

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The Elephant (Torquay)

26th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin starred venue in Torquay overlooking the main quay serving food to mixed results but with a superb value for money children's menu option

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: The Elephant Restaurant, 3 & 4 Beacon Terrace Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BH

Food Rating: 59%

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Simpsons (Birmingham)

19th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Attractive looking restaurant with rooms in Suburban Birmingham

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 20 Highfield Road Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3DU

Food Rating: 72%

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Lyles (Shoreditch)

24th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Quality food from James Lowe served in an informal setting

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Britsh Modern

Address: Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ

Food Rating: 88%

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Bybrook at The Manor House (Cotswolds)

7th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant within the 5* Manor House Hotel set in the unspoilt village of Castle Comb, serving Michelin starred cuisine 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7HR

Food Rating: 82%

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St John Bar & Restaurant (Clerkenwell)

29th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred flag ship restaurant by Fergus Henderson - an ode to meat and an unpretentious format

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 26 St John Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4AY

Food Rating: 81%

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Venissa (Burano, Italy)

27th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully picturesque Michelin starred ‘restaurant with rooms’, set at the back of its own vineyard, a short walk from the main boat pier of Burano

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Fondamenta Santa Caterina 3, Isola di Mazzorbo, 30142, Burano, Italy

Food Rating: 52%

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City Social (City)

26th June 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Wonderful views from half way up Tower 42 where Rhodes 24 once was, in a slick, dim lit and stylish design serving very good dishes and snack food from Jason Atherton. 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 24th Floor, 25 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQ

Food Rating: 86%

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The Woodspeen (Newbury)

10th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

1 Michelin starred modern and airy restaurant, serving very satisfying food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN

Food Rating: 82%

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Dabbous (Bloomsbury)

30th March 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP CLOSED AS ART 2017

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 39 Whitfield St, Bloomsbury, W1T 2SF

Food Rating: 89%

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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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  • Food Rating - 74%
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Summary

Very pleasant setting.
Vibrant atmosphere.
Simple and powerful combinations.

Set menu only in winter.
Pricey a la carte.
Lack of amuse bouche.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

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

Website: The River Café (Hammersmith)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7386 4200

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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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