Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards

Jöro couple to relocate their flagship Sheffield restaurant

04-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Luke French and Stacey Sherwood-French are relocating their Sheffield fine dining restaurant Jöro to a site within the Oughtibridge Paper Mill development.

Plans approved for new Northcote restaurant overseen by Lisa Goodwin-Allen

15-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Plans to build a new, high-end restaurant at luxury hotel Northcote have been approved.

“This felt a bit more special”: The Unruly Pig’s Dave Wall on reclaiming the title of UK’s Best Gastropub

02-Feb-2024 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron at the Suffolk pub on winning the title of UK’s Best Gastropub for a second time, having to change his cooking style, and the runaway success of a discounted Thursday tasting menu.

“Operating in London has been increasingly challenging” - Greg Marchand closes Frenchie Covent Garden

31-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Greg Marchand has closed the Covent Garden outpost of his Parisian bistro Frenchie after eight years, blaming the ‘increasingly challenging’ trading environment in London.

Chef Florence Knight to leave Sessions Arts Club

22-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Florence Knight will leave Sessions Arts Club at the end of next month after two-and-a-half years as head chef.

Gareth Ward: “Ynyshir should probably be more expensive”

11-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Gareth Ward has defended the heady price point of his high-reaching Ynyshir restaurant in Wales, which is currently ranked number one on Restaurant’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

Can't get to Ynyshir? Let it come to you

01-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

The UK’s best restaurant has created a special menu that is available for delivery via Uber Eats.

"You’re going to be blown away": Sally Abé's The Pem reopens this month

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Sally Abé will reopen her restaurant The Pem later this month following a three-month refurbishment.

"It's been emotional": Stephen Terry’s The Hardwick closes

02-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Stephen Terry’s Abergavenny restaurant The Hardwick has closed suddenly after nearly two decades in business.

Mana cuts menu prices for hospitality workers

25-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Manchester’s only Michelin starred restaurant has responded to the cost of living crisis by reducing its prices.

Chantelle Nicholson: “I want to spend more time embracing the imperfection of food”

11-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The Apricity chef owner discusses the launch of her offshoot menu and teaching kids to expand their palate.

Parkers Arms: “We’ve always done things differently, and it works”

09-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

How Stosie Madi and Kathy Smith went from drinking beers on a beach in West Africa to running the UK’s best gastropub.

‘End of an era’ as Spencer Metzger moves on from The Ritz

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Spencer Metzger has announced he is moving on from The Ritz after 13 years cooking at the high-profile London hotel’s flagship restaurant.

Harry Kirkpatrick named head chef at Trinity

10-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Harry Kirkpatrick has returned to Trinity in the role of head chef.

Cocktail List of the Year 2023: Roots

10-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Tommy and James Banks' York restaurant was recognised for its adventurous and creative approach to its mixed drinks list at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Tallow named Best Local Restaurant by the Good Food Guide

07-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Tallow in Royal Tunbridge Wells has topped the Good Food Guide's list of Britain's 100 Best Local Restaurants.

The Service Award winner 2023 - The Ledbury

03-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Brett Graham's Notting Hill restaurant was recognised for its superb front of house operation at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Chef to Watch: April Lily Partridge

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The Ledbury sous was named Chef to Watch at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Innovator of the Year: Apricity

21-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The sustainably-focused Mayfair restaurant was named Innovator of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

April Lily Partridge: “As a woman in this industry, I have to be strong”

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The Ledbury sous chef on being named Chef to Watch at this year’s Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, triumphing at the Roux Scholarship, and coping with anxiety in the kitchen

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023: Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The St John founders are the recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023 in pictures

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The biggest names in the business came together at The Hurlingham Club in London on Monday (12 June) to celebrate the UK restaurant industry at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

National Restaurant Awards Opening of the Year 2023: Bouchon Racine

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Making its debut on Top 100 UK Restaurants list at number five, it’s little surprise that Henry Harris’ latest project has been named the Opening of the Year 2023.

Ynyshir in Wales claims title of UK’s Best Restaurant for the second time

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

There are just a few hours to go until the winners of the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are announced.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023: Sustainability Award shortlist

24-May-2023 By Restaurant

Six forward-thinking restaurants have been recognised for their sustainable credentials, but only one can be crowned winner.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Chef to Watch 2023 shortlist

09-May-2023 By Restaurant

Which up-and-coming chef will be crowned Chef to Watch at this year's awards?

The Grill at The Dorchester to relaunch with Tom Booton’s name above the door

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Grill at The Dorchester is to relaunch later this month with a new look and menu, as well as a new name courtesy of executive chef Tom Booton.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Restaurateur of the Year 2023 shortlist

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

This year's shortlist of top restaurateurs has been revealed.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

This week's most read stories include the announcement of the Chef of the Year shortlist at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, and more pressure being put on The Restaurant Group by its shareholders,

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Chef of the Year 2023 shortlist

24-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

This year's shortlist of stellar chefs has been revealed.

Le Cochon Aveugle duo Josh and Victoria Overington to return with Mýse

04-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The husband-and-wife duo behind sorely missed York restaurant Le Cochon Aveugle are to return to the industry with a restaurant with rooms in the North Yorkshire village of Hovingham.

‘Our time in the sun has come to an end’ – Hackney’s Bright and P.Franco close

17-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The owners of popular east London restaurants Bright and P.Franco, as well as wine shop Noble Fine Liquor, have announced the immediate closure of all three sites.

The Wander(er) returns: Alexis Noble to reopen Stoke Newington restaurant

17-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Australian-born chef Alexis Noble is to reopen her Stoke Newington restaurant Wander, less than six months after permanently closing it due to visa issues. 

Tommy Banks to launch pub with rooms in north Yorkshire

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The Tommy Banks Group is to launch a pub with rooms in north Yorkshire later this spring.

Tom Sellers to open rotisserie style restaurant Story Cellar

26-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Sellers is launching a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant in London’s Seven Dials this spring.

Brighton and Hove chef Duncan Ray launches sharing concept at Curds & Whey

23-Jan-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Little Fish Market chef Duncan Ray has launched a sharing plate concept at nearby cheese shop and restaurant Curds & Whey.

Noble Rot to launch Mayfair restaurant later this year 

10-Jan-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind Noble Rot has secured a site in Mayfair’s Shepherd Market for what will be its third London restaurant. 

Simon Bonwick leaves The Princess of Shoreditch to reopen Dew Drop Inn in Hurley

09-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Simon Bonwick has left his role at The Princess of Shoreditch to take on a pub and restaurant in Hurley, Berkshire.

Book review: On Fire

06-Jan-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Nathan Davies’ debut cookbook is much more than just a celebration of the most primitive of cooking methods.

Gilpin makes three new chef appointments

03-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Three new chefs have been appointed at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House following the departure of executive chef Hrishikesh Desai.

The Black Swan at Oldstead to close on Sundays to 'allow team to recharge'

18-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Tommy Banks’ Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead will no longer open on Sundays in a bid to improve the work life balance of the team.

Flash-grilled: Duncan Ray

04-Nov-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of The Little Fish Market in Brighton on the impact of Heston, his love of architecture, and a fishy dice with death.

Uncorked: Elliott Ashton-Konig

04-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The restaurant manager at The Fordwich Arms in Kent oversees its 300-bin wine list of New and Old World wines.

Gareth Ward: “The day I go to work and don’t love my job we close our restaurant and I move to Ibiza”

14-Oct-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of Ynyshir restaurant on always being in the kitchen, his future restaurant plans, and why he painted his country house setting black.

How a restaurant in Wales is changing the face of the UK’s fine dining scene

13-Oct-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Gareth Ward's Ynyshir is making chefs reconsider the way they run their restaurants.

Gareth Ward to open Gwen restaurant in Machynlleth

30-Sep-2022 By Stefan Chomka

Gareth Ward is to open a second restaurant in Wales next year in the town of Machynlleth.

Flash-grilled: Kim Ratcharoen

23-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay shares her pet hate in the kitchen and her disillusionment with a particular burger restaurant.

Ynyshir's Gareth Ward to speak at this month's Big Hospitality Expo

15-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Ynyshir head chef Gareth Ward will be speaking about his restaurant’s rise to become the Best Restaurant in the UK at this month’s Big Hospitality Expo.

The small, unassuming West African restaurant that became an award-winning sensation

05-Sep-2022 By Stefan Chomka

Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare’s Brixton restaurant Chishuru has been a smash hit since launching in 2020. And now a new chapter awaits.