Dozens of Britain’s top restaurants have been named among the best in the world, according to a prestigious guide.
The Ritz, Gordon Ramsey’s London restaurant and Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in Berkshire are just some of the UK’s finest establishments that have been ranked among the world’s top 1000.
That is according to French food guide La Liste, which claims to be ‘the global benchmark for gastronomy’.
A total of 75 British restaurants made it on the list, but only one – L’Enclume in Cumbria – was ranked joint best in the world.
It is the second time Simon Rogan’s renowned eatery, which offers a 15-course tasting menu for £250, has come top of the rankings.
The three Michelin star restaurant received an almost perfect score of 99.50 per cent out of 100 – which is based off La Liste’s sophisticated ranking system.
Peter Knogl’s Cheval Blanc in Basel, Switzerland, Arnaud Donckele’s La Vague d’Or in Saint-Tropez, France, and the Guy Savoy in Paris were also among the joint top.
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The Lake District restaurant L’Enclume, which was launched by Rogan in 2002, is nearly self sufficient, with most produce grown on Rogan’s nearby 12-acre farm.
Its name, French for anvil, is taken from the restaurant’s past life as a former wheel maker.
The food offering is classic, with seasonal products like bee pollen, elderflower and nasturtium giving chef Rogan’s dishes added sparkle.
Out in the depths of the countryside, L’Enclume also has room for a hotel and staff are always on hand to offer advice on countryside rambles, which begin with a glimpse of Rogan’s extensive fruit and vegetable gardens
Commenting on his prestigious achievement, the chef said: ‘As the only British restaurant to achieve the number-one ranking in La Liste’s nine-year history, this is a moment of immense pride for our entire team.
‘Representing British gastronomy on this global stage feels truly significant, showcasing the incredible talent across our restaurant scene — not only in London but throughout the entire country. It is an exciting and important moment for UK restaurants.
‘A big thank you to our guests and friends – your support means everything, and we never take it for granted.’
Rogan, whose restaurants hold eight Michelin stars worldwide and two Michelin Green Stars, has been credited with transforming the UK food scene with his farm to fork approach to cooking,
On the international scene, the US and France had the highest number of restaurants making it into the top 1000.
Meanwhile, 28 restaurants in London alone also made the cut, with Clare Smyth’s Core in Notting Hill ranking the highest with a score of 97.
Smyth, who notably catered at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, has become the first British woman to hold three Michelin stars.
Core is the chef’s first restaurant, bringing it to life after a four-year stint as Gordon Ramsay’s No 2.
The restaurant features a chic and modern dining space which complements Smyth’s culinary pedigree.
Also high on the list is The Ritz in London, which gained a score of 97 per cent in the rankings.
The London institution has been open since 1906 and prides itself on being ‘the world’s greatest hotel’.
The Ritz restaurant, which Daily Mail critic Tom Parker bowles described as ‘pure, unabashed luxury’, currently holds one Michelin star.
Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck was also ranked with some of the highest scorers with a score of 93.50.
The Fat Duck is Heston’s most famous eatery and has been open since 1995, receiving its first Michelin star four years later.
It’s 10-course Christmas menu, which was recently revealed by the celebrity chef, promises indulgent dishes with some ‘nice surprises’ .
The spread will set you back a staggering £450 per person and includes classic Christmas-inspired food as well as Blumenthal’s famous wacky creations that are often served at the restaurant in Bray, Berkshire.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsey, the three Michelin Star London flagship venue of the TV chef, also made the prestigious list with a respectable score of 93.
Ramsay’s first solo venture, it opened in 1998 and in 2001 was awarded three Michelin stars, which it still holds.
A la carte mains include Cornish turbot and Herdwick hogget, both priced at £180.
Philippe Faure, Founder and CEO: ‘Like a drone flying over the gastronomic planet, La Liste draws on the methods of artificial intelligence to synthesize thousands of opinions and reviews.
‘Our methodical approach offers as objective a view as possible of the global culinary landscape.’
Hélène Pietrini, Managing Director: ‘The new generation of chefs is transforming gastronomy, bringing not only excellence and creativity, but also a new vision of team management and wellbeing at work.
This evolution is crucial at a time when the sector needs to reinvent itself.’
Jörg Zipprick, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief: ‘Gastronomy is going through a period of profound change. Wealthy customers no longer look for distinctions, they look for pleasure and authenticity. The restaurants that understand this are those that succeed.’