You've been glued to their TV shows and nabbed every cookbook they've ever written. So, it's probably about time you visited them in person, right? From James Martin's gastro-leaning Manchester outpost to Gordon Ramsey's restaurants in London, check out our recommendations for celebrity chef restaurants in the UK that you'd be mad to miss.
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Last updated on 8th April 2024
Atul Kochhar's Maddox Street restaurant, Kanishka, champions flavours from India's lesser known provinces, namely the Seven Sister States in the North East of the country. The result? Innovative dishes, aromatic plates and some of the best Indian food you'll ever taste.
Hidden behind the unassuming façade of a public house on Southwark Bridge Road, Great Guns Social offers up rolling kitchen residencies from the finest upcoming talent. The relaxed dining experience is curated by none other than Maria Elia, so you know you'll be chowing down on something tasty.
The original Marco Pierre White steakhouse, this award-winning restaurant was bound to make the list of best celebrity chef restaurants in London. Thanks to swish private dining, timeless British dishes and a stylish cocktail bar to boot, Steakhouse Co. City is a top choice for dates and group meals alike.
Set in the heart of Cheshire, Luciano by Gino D'Acampo Alderley Edge is a firm choice for mouthwatering Italian food. Run by the famous chef, this fabulous joint serves up the likes of a Caprese salad or pan-fried scallops with crispy pancetta, alongside a top-notch wine list.
A staple on Saturday morning television, James Martin isn't shy of the spotlight, and neither is his Manchester restaurant. From a menu of beloved British classes to a chef's table for elevated cuisine, the award-winning chef knows what it takes to churn out gorgeous plates.
From the open theatre kitchen to the chef's table, Simon Wood's relaxed take on fine dining makes WOOD one of the best celebrity chef restaurants in Manchester. As for his latest concept? Homage is an eatery dedicated to serving cheese perfectly matched with wine, beer and chutneys.
On the hunt for celebrity chef restaurants in Brighton? etch. is the home of Steven Edwards, who was the youngest winner of MasterChef in his day. He's whipping up seven and nine-course tasting menus, which change monthly and feature ingredient-led dishes inspired by the Sussex countryside.
Another winner of MasterChef storming onto our list is Anton Piotrowski. His Liverpool city centre restaurant, Roski, serves up a range of stylish fusion dishes in multi-course tasting menus, including pheasant braised in black bean sauce, served with a bao bun, chilli jam, and a fried quail egg.
If you're searching for celebrity chef restaurants in Wales, look no further. Combining top quality Welsh produce with British and French flavours, Tom Simmons, star of MasterChef, has created a pretty tasty feast at Thomas. Better yet, there's a speakeasy-style cocktail bar upstairs, serving up local ales and handcrafted sips.
Found in the ever-buzzing Jesmond neighbourhood, Peace and Loaf boasts two AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide. With dishes like elderflower cured trout with wasabi and fennel, plus teriyaki Iberico, this restaurant founded by MasterChef's Dave Coulson is sure to deliver on unique flavour.
