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Hambleton Hall (Oakham)

10th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming country house surrounded by Rutland Water providing a lakeside setting and modern food that really works

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Hambleton, Oakham LE15 8TH

Food Rating: 81%

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Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen (Port Isaac)

27th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful seafood restaurant by Nathan Outlaw servig tapas style fish dishes with local ingredients 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Seafood

Address: 1 Middle Street Port Isaac PL29 3RH

Food Rating: 77%

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Paul Ainsworth at No 6 (Padstow)

27th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful Georgian townhouse restaurant in the heart of Padstow serving excellent dishes with superb hospitality

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 6 Middle St, Padstow PL28 8AP

Food Rating: 86%

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Turners @ 69 (Birmingham)

19th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred Birmingham restaurant serving modern dishes in a snug, evening setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 69 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NS

Food Rating: 79%

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Céleste (Hyde Park)

7th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Regal restaurant set in one of London's finest Hotels

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA

Food Rating: 81%

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Bybrook at The Manor House (Cotswolds)

7th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant within the 5* Manor House Hotel set in the unspoilt village of Castle Comb, serving Michelin starred cuisine 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7HR

Food Rating: 82%

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L’Ortolan (Reading)

28th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Elegant ex-restaurant with rooms, now purely restaurant serving fun,  innovative food 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: Church Ln, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9BY, United Kingdom

Food Rating: 83%

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Venissa (Burano, Italy)

27th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully picturesque Michelin starred ‘restaurant with rooms’, set at the back of its own vineyard, a short walk from the main boat pier of Burano

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Fondamenta Santa Caterina 3, Isola di Mazzorbo, 30142, Burano, Italy

Food Rating: 52%

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City Social (City)

26th June 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Wonderful views from half way up Tower 42 where Rhodes 24 once was, in a slick, dim lit and stylish design serving very good dishes and snack food from Jason Atherton. 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 24th Floor, 25 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQ

Food Rating: 86%

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Smith & Wollensky (West End)

7th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

High end meats and grills venue, bespoke to a handful of American cities and London, offering brilliantly done favourites 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: Adelphi Building, 1-11 John Adam Street London, WC2N 6HT

Food Rating: 75%

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  • Food Rating - 75%
    75

Summary

Classic dishes done extremely well.
Genuine and warm hospitality.
Stylish decór.

Some overpriced elements.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: Adelphi Building, 1-11 John Adam Street London, WC2N 6HT

Website: Smith & Wollensky (West End)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7321 6007

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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