--- title: "The Ritz Restaurant — Two-Star Grandeur, Piccadilly" description: "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…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/the-ritz-restaurant/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* 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** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/british/) , [French](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/french/) 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. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** The Ritz Restaurant is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## 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. ## Menu highlights - **Consommé of Cornish Crab, Ginger and Coriander** £38 *Clarified over six hours, poured tableside at the last moment* - **Bresse Chicken en Vessie, Morel Cream** £78 *Cooked in a pig's bladder, carved for two* - **Soufflé Grand Marnier** £24 *Fired to order, needs a 20-minute lead time* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial 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. — Marcus Lindqvist · 2 May 2026 2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial 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. — Charlotte Pemberton · 14 March 2026 Response from The Ritz Restaurant Thank you, Charlotte — we're delighted the evening matched the occasion. We look forward to welcoming your family back. ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### 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. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:45 **Tuesday** 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:45 **Wednesday** 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:45 **Thursday** 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 **Friday** 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 **Saturday** 12:30–14:30, 18:30–22:00 **Sunday** 12:30–15:00, 18:30–21:30 ### Features - Reservations accepted - Vegan options - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 15 June 2026 ## Location ## More in London