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 27th November 2025
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.
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.
Long part of the furniture in Padstow, Rick Stein's Café has been wowing locals and tourists alike since the early 90s. Its casual yet elegant dining room, harbourside views and sheltered courtyard are perfect for light lunches or long and leisurely dinners.
There's a dish for every occasion too. Inspired by Rick's global travels, the seasonal changing menu packs in curries, Asian broths, traditionally British pies, prime steak and his signature salt and pepper prawns.
Perched along the scenic Thames in southwest London, Rick Stein, Barnes brings a taste of the coast to the capital, serving up the freshest seafood in a stylish yet relaxed riverside setting. Whether you're tucking into grilled lobster, turbot with hollandaise, or oysters shucked to order, every dish is a celebration of top-quality ingredients and simple, elegant cooking. With floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning water views, a charming courtyard for al fresco dining, and a lively seafood bar where chefs prepare sashimi before your eyes, this is seafood dining at its finest.
But Barnes is just one stop on Rick Stein's culinary map of excellence. The seafood legend's empire includes the iconic Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, plus buzzing spots in Sandbanks, Winchester, Marlborough, Newquay, and beyond - each delivering Stein's signature passion for fresh, beautifully prepared fish.
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.
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.
Led by the Michelin-starred chef that is its namesake, Gordon Ramsay Burger is slinging out some seriously luxurious patty and buns. Using the finest ingredients, cooked to perfection, this joint's indulgent menu features wagyu beef patties and truffle parmesan fries.
Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat restaurants in London and Manchester offer a contemporary dining experience inspired by the vibrant 1930s kissas of Tokyo and the lively drinking dens of Shanghai.
Both establishments serve Asian-inspired small plates designed for sharing, featuring fresh seafood from the raw bar and bold flavours from the robata grill.
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.
