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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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La Pergola (Rome)

25th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

High end 3 Michelin starred restaurant with stunning views of Rome and exquisite care to portion size and design of dishes. Jackets most certainly needed for gentlemen to dine here.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, 00136, Italy

Food Rating: 94%

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Hakkasan (Mayfair)

7th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sister restaurant to Hakkasan Hanway Place (Tottenham Ct Rd) serving quality modern and traditional Chinese dishes in a stylishly and dimly lit setting, mostly suited for younger, vibrant crowds

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 17 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QB

Food Rating: 81%

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Marcus (Knightsbridge)

28th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully crafted dishes by Marcus Wareing in the equally wonderful and stylish setting of The Berkley Hotel.  Knightsbridge elegance, all round at its best. 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: French

Address: The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL

Food Rating: 90%

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HKK (Shoreditch)

23rd December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - CLOSED AS AT OCT 2017

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 88 Worship Street, Broadgate Quarter, London EC2A 2BE

Food Rating: 90%

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La Bottega Del Buon Caffè (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Riverside restaurant with open kitchen, outside summer bar and stylish interior, ideal for more notable and intimate occasions serving some innovative Italian dishes.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69/R, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 82%

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Summary

Beautiful interior.
Open kitchen.
Numerous extras.

Mixed service.
Varied portion sizes.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69/R, Florence, Italy

Website: La Bottega Del Buon Caffè (Florence)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +39 55 553 5677

Recent Visit – 1 Star

Flauto di Pan (Rovello)

25th September 2025

Recent Visit – 2 Stars

Row on 5 (Mayfair)

14th May 2026

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

The Garden at The Corinthia Hotel (Westminster)

11th April 2026

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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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  • Row on 5 (Mayfair) 14th May 2026
  • No. Fifty Cheyne 14th April 2026
  • The Garden at The Corinthia Hotel (Westminster) 11th April 2026

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