Piccadilly, London
The Ritz Restaurant
Gilded Louis XVI splendor and classical French-British technique, executed with a precision that outlasts the chandeliers.
FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10 · ££££ · British , French
★★ Michelin Stars Photo: Check-in London / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Is The Ritz Restaurant worth visiting? FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for marking a milestone anniversary, impressing overseas clients, a pre-theatre occasion that wants to be the main event.
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About The Ritz Restaurant
The Ritz Restaurant does not chase trends because it does not need to — the room itself, all gilt trellis, hand-painted ceiling and Louis XVI mirrors, has been setting the standard for London grandeur since 1906. What earns the second star is the kitchen's refusal to let spectacle outrun substance: a consommé arrives crystal-clear and deeply reduced, Bresse chicken is roasted on the bone and carved tableside, and a soufflé Grand Marnier is timed to the minute so it crests exactly as it reaches the table. The cooking is unapologetically classical French with a British backbone — think Cornish turbot with brown butter and Yorkshire game in season — plated with a restraint that lets ingredient quality do the talking. Service moves with the choreography of a room that has had over a century to rehearse it.
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Editorial rating breakdown
Published reviews
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- 4.0Editorial sample
The room is genuinely staggering and the consommé was the best thing I ate in London all year, but a 90-minute wait between the fish and cheese courses on a Saturday sitting tested my patience.
- 5.0Editorial sample
Booked it for my parents' fortieth anniversary and the maître d' had already noted the occasion without us saying a word twice. The chicken en vessie is worth the 45-minute wait on its own.
Response from The Ritz Restaurant
Thank you, Charlotte — we're delighted the evening matched the occasion. We look forward to welcoming your family back.
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How far in advance should I book The Ritz Restaurant?
For weekend dinners, aim for four to six weeks out; weekday lunch tables can sometimes be secured with two weeks' notice. The restaurant releases bookings on a rolling window, so setting a calendar reminder helps for milestone dates.
Is there a dress code at The Ritz Restaurant?
Yes — jacket and tie required for gentlemen at dinner, smart daywear at lunch. Jeans, trainers and sportswear are not permitted in the dining room.
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