Michelin Guide UK 2023: 20 Bib Gourmands awarded ahead of this years live reveal
Michelin Guide UK 2023: 3 new two stars and 20 new one stars in Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2023
The Michelin Guide 2023 has announced the list of new Michelin Stars and Green Stars.
After unveiling its Bib Gourmands last week, today we found out who has been awarded Michelin stars and Green stars for 2023.
New three stars
There are no new three stars additions in Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2023
New two stars
Ledbury, Kensington & Chelsea – Brett Graham
Commenting on the news, the Ledbury's Head Chef, Tom Spenceley, said in a post on social media: "Absolutely honoured to Head up the Kitchen Team alongside Brett and bring back home Two Michelin Stars to The Ledbury."
He added: "This would not be possible without all of the teams relentless endeavour, commitment and dedication. Great Achievements like this make all of the sacrifices we make worth it. This is Just the Beginning."
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, City of Westminster – Alex Dilling
Dede, Baltimore, Republic of Ireland – Ahmet Dede
Promoted from One MICHELIN Star
Commenting on Dede's win, Ahmet said in a post on his instagram: "Feeling blessed, can’t wait to get back home and celebrate with my team, people of WestCork, our suppliers, friends and family. We just made a history."
New one stars
Pentonbridge Inn, Carlisle - Chris Archer
New addition to the Guide
Gidleigh Park, Devon - Chris Eden
The Samling, Windermere - Robby Jenks
New addition to the Guide
The Tudor Pass, Egham - Alex Payne
Winning a star six months after opening, Alex said: "One Michelin Star! Last night was surreal, 6 months to the day we opened The Tudor Pass - a big thank you to my amazing team!"
New addition to the Guide
Grace and Savour, Solihull - David Taylor
New addition to the Guide
Thanking David Taylor and others, the restaurant said: "Huge thanks to David Taylor, our Chef Director, and Anette Taylor, our house manager, who have led the team through the first hard year of opening, blown our minds with the food and embedded it all with depth and personal warmth."
They added: "Hats off to John Bluck who has instilled the team with energy and focus, foraged his way across the Midlands and has deservedly been promoted to head chef."
Timberyard, Edinburgh - James Murray
New addition to the Guide
Heron, Leith - Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke
New addition to the Guide
Restaurant Twenty-Two, Cambridge - Sam Carter
New addition to the Guide
The Pass, Horsham - Ben Wilkinson
New addition to the Guide
Commenting on Ben's win, The South Lodge Hotel said: "We are extremely excited and proud to share that The Pass, with Ben Wilkinson at the helm, was awarded a Michelin star following the highly anticipated @michelinguide announcement event last night, straight off the back of its recent three AA Rosettes."
They added: "Congratulations to the team, both in the kitchen and front of house, on achieving the recognition they deserve and all within seven months of reopening."
Terre, County Cork - Vincent Crepel
New addition to the Guide
Lumiere, Cheltenham - Jonathon Howe
New addition to the Guide
Luca, Clerkenwell, London - Robert Chambers
New addition to the Guide
Reacting to the announcement, Robert said: "We’re thrilled to receive a Michelin star. Congratulations to our team on this incredible achievement. A huge thanks to our amazing suppliers, wonderful guests and our team. We couldn’t have done it without you!"
Solstice, Newcastle - Kenny Atkinson
New addition to the Guide
Store, Stoke Holy Cross - Liam Nichols
New addition to the Guide
Àclèaf, Plymouth - Scott Paton
New addition to the Guide
Commenting on their win, Àclèaf said: "We are overwhelmingly delighted to share the news that we have been awarded a MICHELIN Star in this evenings announcement, the signature of culinary excellence. Scotti Paton would like to personally thank the whole team for their dedication and relentless hard word to push for perfection."
Cycene, Shoreditch - Theo Clench
New addition to the Guide
Heft, Grange-over-Sands - Kevin Tickle
New addition to the Guide
After it was announced they were one of 20 new Michelin one stars, Heft commented: "It’s not often we’re lost for words but here we are. Over the moon to have just received a Michelin star in this year’s guide. We’ll write something more profound tomorrow but right now we have some Champagne to drink!"
Taku, Westminster - Takuya Watanabe
New addition to the Guide
St Barts, Farringdon - Johnnie Crowe
New addition to the Guide
The famed little red book was let go when the guide went fully digital in 2021 due to the pandemic. Having developed a proprietary iOS app, Michelin said the move would allow it to publish the global guide in one place, to be distributed free of charge, thus reaching a much wider audience.
Special awards
Chef Mentor Award
Young Chef Award
Sarah Hayward, The Coach in Marlow
Welcome and Service Award
Declan Maxwell, Spitalfields in Dublin.
Sommelier Award
Tara Ozols, So|La in London
Exceptional Cocktail Award
Makis Kazakis, Park Chinois
Green stars
Four restaurants were singled out for their sustainable endeavours, as follows:
Apricity, London - Chantelle Nicholson
New addition to the Guide
Crocadon, St Mellion - Dan Cox
New addition to the Guide
CULTURE, Falmouth - Hylton Espey
New addition to the Guide
Osip, Bruton - Merlin Labron-Johnson
New addition to the Guide
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Michelin Guide UK 2023: 3 new two stars and 20 new one stars in Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2023
