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Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

3 Michelin starred and flagship restaurant from Bjorn Frantzen, serving creative, fusion cuisine

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative Scandinavian

Address: Klara Norra kyrkogata 26, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden

Food Rating: 92%

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Vetri Restaurant (Murano)

5th May 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Creative and modern cooking in a restaurant overlooking the main canal of Murano

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Fondamenta M, Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 1, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy

Food Rating: 72%

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Māos (Shoreditch)

11th March 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Creative dinner party dining from Executive Chef Edoardo Pellicano and General Manager Alex Casey

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 41 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E2 7DJ

Food Rating: 80%

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Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms (Powys)

2nd June 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant with rooms on the very central-west tip of Wales, serving quality dishes via a cohesive and happy team - a gem find. Promoted to 2 Michelin stars in the 2022 Guide.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8TA

Food Rating: 92%

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Arzak (Spain)

6th October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

World class cooking and hospitality by long standing Juan Mari Arzak

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Av Alcalde Elósegui, 273, 20015 San Sebastián-Donostia, Guipúzcoa, Spain

Food Rating: 88%

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Akelarre (San Sebastian)

5th October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Outstanding food in every way served at one of San Sebastian's 3 Michelin starred restaurants overlooking the Bay of Biscay

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Food Rating: 93%

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Mugaritz (San Sebastian)

3rd October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Creative, 25 course tasting menu only option utilising surrounding gardens and advanced techniques for all cooking with some mixed results

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Aldura Gunea Aldea, 20, 20100 Errenteria, Gipuzkoa

Food Rating: 78%

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The Greenhouse (Mayfair)

2nd September 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

2 Michelin starred French restaurant, tucked away within a quiet Mews of Mayfair

Editor's note: closed June 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: 27a Hay’s Mews, Mayfair, W1J 5NY

Food Rating: 90%

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Texture (Marylebone)

26th August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Scandanavian influenced dishes in a stylish and cosy Michelin starred restaurant - superb lunch value

Editor's note: closed May 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (Scandinavian influences)

Address: 34 Portman Street, Marleybone, W1H 7BY

Food Rating: 75%

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Fraiche (Birkenhead)

3rd August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

This place is utterly special. Unique, home-like restaurant serving superb dishes in an appealing area of the Wirral

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 11 Rose Mount, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 5SG, UK

Food Rating: 93%

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  • Food Rating - 93%
    93

Summary

Outstanding flavours.
Homliness and personalised touch.
Innovative décor.
Comfort.

Doors locked on arrival.

Restaurant Details

Permanently closed

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 11 Rose Mount, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 5SG, UK

Website: Fraiche (Birkenhead)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 151 652 2914

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6th June 2025

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5th November 2022

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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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