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The Ritz Reigns Supreme: UK's Best Restaurant Returns to Form

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The Ritz, a renowned London establishment, has been voted the best restaurant in the UK for its exceptional old-school charm, unapologetic French cuisine, and unparalleled service. This esteemed hotel, which was recently granted a royal warrant by King Charles, has been a benchmark for luxury dining for over a century. Its recent resurgence, including a second Michelin star and a spot in the top five restaurants of the National Restaurant Awards, solidifies its position as the pinnacle of fine dining.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ritz, a 119-year-old London institution, has been named the best restaurant in the UK by a panel of 200 food writers, chefs, and restaurateurs.
  • The hotel won its second Michelin star earlier this year and a royal warrant from King Charles in 2024.
  • The Ritz's old-school charm, including a duck press, beef Wellington trolley, and crêpes suzette flambéed by waiters, resonated with the judges.
  • Despite a seven-course meal costing £221 and wine pairings reaching £750, the restaurant remains consistently full.
  • The top 100 list showcases the UK's inclusive restaurant scene, which caters to diverse cuisines, including French, Greek, Indian, and more.
  • Stefan Chomka, editor of Restaurant magazine, calls The Ritz "a transformative restaurant" that transports diners to a unique culinary experience.

Statistics:

  • The Ritz won its second Michelin star in the same year it received a royal warrant from King Charles.
  • The hotel's seven-course meal costs £221, with wine pairings reaching £750.
  • The UK's restaurant scene is the most inclusive in the world, featuring a variety of cuisines from 14 different countries.
  • The top 100 list spans a range of prices, prices, with some meals starting at £60 and going up to £75.

Sources:

  • Restaurant magazine
  • National Restaurant Awards 2025
  • King Charles
  • The Ritz
  • Chef Stefan Chomka
  • "The inclusion of restaurants serving more rustic French food as well as Greek, Indian, British, Thai, Chinese, African, Spanish, Korean and Italian cuisine shows that the UK's restaurant scene is among the most inclusive in the world," argues Chomka.

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