MICHELIN STARS 2003
( see below for explanation)
Fitzrovia’s Pied à Terre is the only restaurant in the UK to be
promoted from one to two Michelin stars in this year’s Red Guide.
The only London restaurants to lose their stars are those that
have closed over the past year, such as Cheznico and the Oak Room
Marco Pierre White, while Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux
at the Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire, remain the only restaurants
in the country to hold Michelin’s top accolade of three stars.
Here is a full list of all London’s Michelin-starred restaurants,
featured in the Red Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2003:
Three stars: ***
- Michel Roux Water Side Inn
- Gordon Ramsay
Two stars: **
- The Capital
- Le Gavroche
- Pied à Terre
- The Square
The Michelin Guide:
Stars The Michelin Guide awards restaurants between one and three
stars, and they are coveted. Getting one, or one more, can create
a legend; losing one can result in significant heartbreak. The
Guide itself says that "certain establishments deserve to
be brought to your attention" because of the quality of the
cuisine served. Since the Michelin Guide started out as a guide
to road-touring, the stars are not only associated with quality,
but with driving value.
3 *** stars means the restaurant merits a special
trip. The food, wine, decor and service will be exceptional and
you should expect to pay and you should probably leave the kids
at home.
2 ** stars indicates the restaurant deserves
a detour. Everything will be top-notch, if not perfect, and you
should not expect a bargain.
1 star means that if its on your way, you should stop. For the
kind of restaurant it is, a one star establishment should serve
very good food in a pleasant environment. But, the Guide warns
readers not to compare the very-fancy "de luxe" restaurant
that has one star to a simpler restaurant "where you can appreciate
fine food at a reasonable price." |