The Michelin Guide has officially added twenty-two new restaurants across the UK — widening its scope beyond London into Belfast, Guernsey, Cornwall, Loch Lomond and the English provinces. The update signals a move away from conventional white-linen gastronomy toward kitchens defined by precision, provenance, and regional voice.
The WP Times highlights the shift, citing reporting from The Independent, noting that inspectors placed particular weight on produce-led cooking, technical discipline, value for money and a distinctive culinary identity — factors that now position these restaurants among the most relevant names in modern British dining.
22 newly added Michelin Guide restaurants — UK, November 2025
- Angeethi by Sagar Massey
73 Paisley Road West, Cardonald, Glasgow | ⭐⭐ | Indian/Punjabi
Modern Punjabi flavours with depth and control; spice as architecture, not noise. - Bar Cerdita
10 Bridewell Alley, Norwich | ⭐⭐ | Iberian/Tapas
Charcuteria, grill, sherry-led pairings; direct flavours, unfussy, compelling. - Beau
36 Linenhall Street, Belfast | ⭐⭐⭐ | Modern British
Short seasonal menus, minimalism, elegance; local produce in its clearest form. - Cadet
76 Newington Green Road, London | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Neo-bistro/French influence
Precise, quiet, confident plates; natural wine, modern London edge. - Gina
38 Old Church Road, Chingford, London | ⭐⭐ | Italian
Fresh pasta, warm trattoria tone, straightforward execution done well. - Island
12 Westbourne Grove, London | ⭐⭐⭐ | Modern British seafood
Clean, restrained seafood cookery; detail over decoration. - Kallos Café & Wine Bar
4 Stanley Street, Salford | ⭐⭐ | Mediterranean
Wine-centric, coastal logic, pared-back menu built for conversation. - LOMA by Graeme Cheevers
Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Balloch | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Scottish Modern
Loch-driven produce, tasting-menu discipline, fine technique without excess. - Madhu’s Southall
39 South Road, Southall, London | ⭐⭐⭐ | Punjabi-Kenyan
Tandoor heat, heritage depth, robust flavour with polished edges. - Margaret’s
23 King Street, Cambridge | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | British Seasonal
“Simplicity with elegance”; clarity of produce, restraint and precision. - Pravaas
42 Kensington High Street, London | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Modern Indian
Layered spices, structured tasting formats, refined intensity. - Sandro’s
Marine Parade, Lyme Regis | ⭐⭐ | Italian Coastal
Dorset fish meets Ligurian brightness; rustic, coastal, honest. - Shwen Shwen
89 High Street, Sevenoaks | ⭐⭐⭐ | West African
Colourful, direct, modern West African food with clarity of voice. - Singburi
593 High Road Leytonstone, London | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Thai
London’s cult Thai room; unapologetically bold, still queue-worthy. - Sino
34 Greek Street, Soho, London | ⭐⭐⭐ | Contemporary Chinese
Cantonese foundation modernised with lightness and balance. - St. Eia
The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cornish Seafood
Precision without drama; seafood treated quietly, respectfully. - The Avenue
Sparsholt, Winchester | ⭐⭐ | Field-to-Fork British
Rural seasonality, garden-to-plate sensibility, natural restraint. - The Crown
High Street, Bray, Berkshire | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | British Gastro-Heritage
Hearty but intelligent cooking; deeply flavoured, confident, grounded. - The Clarence
50 Great Western Road, Glasgow | ⭐⭐ | Scottish Contemporary
Strong sauces, quality cuts; bistro-substance with modern polish. - The Dog House
1 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Kent | ⭐⭐ | Modern British
Straightforward food, solid execution, comfort without embellishment. - The Warwick
Mallory Court Hotel, Royal Leamington Spa | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Fine British
Exact plating, bold seasoning, serious but not stiff. - Vraic
Southside Farm, Vale, Guernsey | ⭐⭐⭐ | Channel-Island Seafood
Seaweed-focused, elegant, coastal clarity; Guernsey’s quiet standout.
This list does not confer Michelin stars — it identifies the kitchens most likely to earn them next. These twenty-two restaurants mark a broader shift in British dining towards clarity, provenance and honest flavour over spectacle. A listing in the Guide is often the first step before stars follow, and for several of these names, that trajectory feels more like timing than possibility. If reservations matter, consider moving quickly; tables at tomorrow’s headline kitchens rarely stay empty for long.
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