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22 Michelin-Starred London Restaurants Taking Part in ‘Eat Out to Help Out’

With their COVID-19 guidelines, and whether or not outdoor dining is available

by Adam Coghlan Updated
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by Adam Coghlan Updated

Of the measures designed to aid the recovery of the restaurant industry across the U.K. the government’s “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme, which offers a 50 percent discount, capped at £10, has been the most attention-grabby. This in spite of its questionable merits, a scheme appearing to assist lower price-point and chain restaurants more than city’s independent restaurant sector. It is decidedly limited in scope: it applies on food eaten in, cannot be claimed on alcoholic drinks, and can only be used at participating venues on Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in the month of August.

But what it doesn’t offer the consumer is of diminished concern to restaurants who need all the help they can get. A route to recovery peppered with obstacles is true for so many businesses across the city, but the dependancy of the high-end on tourists and office workers whose meaningful return is some time away, means many of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants are acutely vulnerable to the multifarious effects of the pandemic. Some have already closed permanently.

It is therefore a sign of these unusual times that restaurants which were serving high-end cuisine and tasting menus to high-rollers just six months ago are signed up to a voucher scheme which in normal times would have been the preserve of shopping centre chains and the pre-theatre trade.

Of the 63 Michelin-starred restaurants in London, 22 are so far signed up. They’re listed below, with a note on their published safety procedures and, while the safety of restaurant staff cannot be guaranteed, whether outdoor seating is available for guests.

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BRAT Restaurant

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Chef Tomos Parry’s Basque-inspired grill restaurant has one star. The Shoreditch restaurant will take part in the scheme on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Outdoor seating: no, but Brat is also operating an outdoor residency at Climpson’s Arch in London Fields throughout the summer.

Covid-19 safetey measures published here.

4 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E1 6JL, UK
Michelin-starred Brat in Shoreditch combines the grill cooking techniques common in the Basque Country in Northern Spain, with Welsh and Cornish ingredients from the British Isles Sam Ashton/Eater London

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Leroy

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Shoreditch wine bar and restaurant is among the trendier and casual one-star venues in London. Reopening has seen a move to a three-course set menu.

Outdoor seating: standing is possible

Covid-19 safety procedures not published in detail, but the restaurant says it is operating at reduced capacity and will “follow government guidelines — making intelligent decisions that protect your safety while creating an enjoyable experience.”

18 Phipp St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4NU, UK
020 7739 4443
020 7739 4443
Michelin-Starred Shoreditch restaurant Leroy is scrapping the discretionary service charge when it reopens after the coronavirus lockdown Leroy [Official Photo]

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Lyle's

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James Lowe’s Shoreditch restaurant, which serves modern European cuisine, including spectacular desserts, has one star.

Reopens Wednesday 12 August

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, UK
020 3011 5911
020 3011 5911
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St. John

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Fergus Henderson’s original “nose-to-tail” restaurant and bar in Clerkenwell — famous for bone marrow and parsley salad and Welsh rarebit — has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

26 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4AY, UK
020 7251 0848
020 7251 0848
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Portland Restaurant

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One-star Portland, by the Woodhead restaurant group (Quality Chop House / Quality Wines) serves modern European cuisine in Fitzrovia.

Outdoor seating: no

Safety measures published here.

111 Great Portland St, Marylebone, London W1B, UK
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Trishna

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JKS Restaurants’ first site Trishna has one star for its rendition of coastal Indian cuisine and a focus on seafood in Marylebone. Eat Out to Help Out Wednesdays only.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

15-17 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 3DG, UK
020 7935 5624
020 7935 5624
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Hakkasan Hanway Place

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Hakkassan Hanway Place, specialising in modern Cantonese cuisine, has one star.

Reopening Thursday 6 August

Outdoor seating: no

Group Covid-19 health and sanitisation plan published here.

8 Hanway Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HD, UK
020 7927 7000
020 7927 7000
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Barrafina

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Widely regarded as London’s best tapas restaurant, inspired by Cal Pep in Barcelona. Barrafina in Soho has one star.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 prevention measures published here.

26-27 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3LL, UK
020 7440 1456
020 7440 1456
Carbineros at Barrafina, a classic London restaurant opening in Coal Drops Yard at King’s Cross this October Ben McMahon

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Social Eating House

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Jason Atherton and chef Paul Hood’s one-star Soho bistro and bar serves modern European cuisine and reopens on 1 August. It will take part in Eat Out to Help Out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and offer a prix fixe menu, available at lunchtime and 6 – 6.30 p.m., which works out at £18 per person for three courses or £12 for two.

Outdoor seating: yes.

Covid-19 policy statement published here.

58 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7NS, UK
020 7993 3251
020 7993 3251
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Pollen Street Social

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Jason Atherton’s flagship modern European restaurant has one star.

Reopens on 1 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 policy statement published here.

8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ, UK
020 7290 7600
020 7290 7600
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Sabor Al Fresco

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Nieves Barragan Mohacho and José Etura’s Spanish restaurant has one Michelin star. Eat Out to Help Out discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 safety measures not published.

35-37 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BR, UK
020 3319 8130
020 3319 8130
Sabor in Mayfair, a 2019 Michelin star restaurant in London Chris Terry

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Hakkasan Mayfair

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Hakkassan Mayfair, which specialises in modern Cantonese cuisine, has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Group Covid-19 health and sanitisation plan published here.

17 Bruton St, Mayfair, London W1J 6QB, UK
020 7907 1888
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Veeraswamy

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Veeraswamy, which claims to be the oldest Indian fine dining restaurant in London, has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety protocols published here.

Victory House, 99-101 Regent St, Mayfair, London W1B 4RS, UK
020 7734 1401
020 7734 1401

Ikoyi

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Iré Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan’s West African-inspired one-star restaurant is one of the city’s most innovative.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not published. It says all health and safety guidelines to create a safe and comfortable environment for our guests have been followed.

1 St James's Market, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AH, UK
020 3583 4660
020 3583 4660
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Aquavit London

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Swedish fine dining by way of NYC, Aquavit in St. James’s Market has one star.

Restaurant reopening on 24 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

St James's Market 1 Carlton Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QQ, UK
020 7024 9848
020 7024 9848
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Kai Mayfair

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Modern Chinese restaurant inspired by the Southern China Seas. Kai Mayfair has one star.

Open only on Fridays and Saturdays for now.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

65 S Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 2QU, UK
020 7493 8988
020 7493 8988
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Gymkhana

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Contemporary Indian restaurant Gymkhana has one star. Eat Out to Help Out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

42 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH, UK
020 3011 5900
020 3011 5900
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Murano

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Angela Hartnett’s Italian restaurant Murano has one star.

Reopens on 4 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety guidance not published but it says “new hygiene and cleaning procedures, a seating layout ensuring greater distances between the tables, and revised service procedures designed to aid social distancing” have been put in place.

Queen St, Mayfair, London W1J 5PP, UK
020 7495 1127
020 7495 1127
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HIDE

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Chef Ollie Dabbous’ vast Mayfair restaurant, which serves Nordic-inflected modern European cuisine, has one star. The more casual ground floor restaurant will take part in the scheme Monday to Wednesday, while the fine-dining restaurant “Above” will take part only at dinner on Wednesdays.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety guidance not published, but a copy of the risk assessment carried out by the restaurant can be obtained by emailing info@hide.co.uk.

85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7NB, UK
020 3146 8666
020 3146 8666
Hide Michelin-starred restaurant by Ollie Dabbous on Piccadilly in Mayfair Andrew Leitch/Eater London

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Amaya Restaurant

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Amaya, the sister restaurant of Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy specialising in Indian cuisine, has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety protocols published here.

Halkin Arcade, 19 Motcomb St, Belgravia, London SW1X 8LB, UK
020 7823 1166
020 7823 1166
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Quilon

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One-star Quilon serves Southwest coastal Indian cuisine in Westminster. Tasting menus and sharing-style dishes are available.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 policy is not published, but the restaurant says it is “following all the safety precautions laid out by the Government.”

41 Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London SW1E 6AF, UK
020 7821 1899
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The Five Fields

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Marguerite Keogh and Taylor Bonnyman are in charge at modern European restaurant The Five Fields, with one star.

NB: reopens on 4 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety guidance not published. Staff will wear masks.

8-9 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3 2SP, UK
020 7838 1082
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BRAT Restaurant

4 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E1 6JL, UK

Chef Tomos Parry’s Basque-inspired grill restaurant has one star. The Shoreditch restaurant will take part in the scheme on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Outdoor seating: no, but Brat is also operating an outdoor residency at Climpson’s Arch in London Fields throughout the summer.

Covid-19 safetey measures published here.

4 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E1 6JL, UK
Michelin-starred Brat in Shoreditch combines the grill cooking techniques common in the Basque Country in Northern Spain, with Welsh and Cornish ingredients from the British Isles Sam Ashton/Eater London

Leroy

18 Phipp St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4NU, UK

Shoreditch wine bar and restaurant is among the trendier and casual one-star venues in London. Reopening has seen a move to a three-course set menu.

Outdoor seating: standing is possible

Covid-19 safety procedures not published in detail, but the restaurant says it is operating at reduced capacity and will “follow government guidelines — making intelligent decisions that protect your safety while creating an enjoyable experience.”

18 Phipp St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4NU, UK
020 7739 4443
020 7739 4443
Michelin-Starred Shoreditch restaurant Leroy is scrapping the discretionary service charge when it reopens after the coronavirus lockdown Leroy [Official Photo]

Lyle's

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, UK

James Lowe’s Shoreditch restaurant, which serves modern European cuisine, including spectacular desserts, has one star.

Reopens Wednesday 12 August

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, UK
020 3011 5911
020 3011 5911
Facebook

St. John

26 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4AY, UK

Fergus Henderson’s original “nose-to-tail” restaurant and bar in Clerkenwell — famous for bone marrow and parsley salad and Welsh rarebit — has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

26 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4AY, UK
020 7251 0848
020 7251 0848
Welsh rarebit at St. John, one of central London’s best snacks Eater

Portland Restaurant

111 Great Portland St, Marylebone, London W1B, UK

One-star Portland, by the Woodhead restaurant group (Quality Chop House / Quality Wines) serves modern European cuisine in Fitzrovia.

Outdoor seating: no

Safety measures published here.

111 Great Portland St, Marylebone, London W1B, UK
Game pithivier at Portland restaurant, one of the best places to eat pastry in London
Game pithivier at Portland restauran
@portlandrestaurant/Instagram

Trishna

15-17 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 3DG, UK

JKS Restaurants’ first site Trishna has one star for its rendition of coastal Indian cuisine and a focus on seafood in Marylebone. Eat Out to Help Out Wednesdays only.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

15-17 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 3DG, UK
020 7935 5624
020 7935 5624
Facebook

Hakkasan Hanway Place

8 Hanway Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HD, UK

Hakkassan Hanway Place, specialising in modern Cantonese cuisine, has one star.

Reopening Thursday 6 August

Outdoor seating: no

Group Covid-19 health and sanitisation plan published here.

8 Hanway Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HD, UK
020 7927 7000
020 7927 7000
Facebook

Barrafina

26-27 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3LL, UK

Widely regarded as London’s best tapas restaurant, inspired by Cal Pep in Barcelona. Barrafina in Soho has one star.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 prevention measures published here.

26-27 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3LL, UK
020 7440 1456
020 7440 1456
Carbineros at Barrafina, a classic London restaurant opening in Coal Drops Yard at King’s Cross this October Ben McMahon

Social Eating House

58 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7NS, UK

Jason Atherton and chef Paul Hood’s one-star Soho bistro and bar serves modern European cuisine and reopens on 1 August. It will take part in Eat Out to Help Out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and offer a prix fixe menu, available at lunchtime and 6 – 6.30 p.m., which works out at £18 per person for three courses or £12 for two.

Outdoor seating: yes.

Covid-19 policy statement published here.

58 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7NS, UK
020 7993 3251
020 7993 3251
Facebook

Pollen Street Social

8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ, UK

Jason Atherton’s flagship modern European restaurant has one star.

Reopens on 1 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 policy statement published here.

8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ, UK
020 7290 7600
020 7290 7600
Facebook

Sabor Al Fresco

35-37 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BR, UK

Nieves Barragan Mohacho and José Etura’s Spanish restaurant has one Michelin star. Eat Out to Help Out discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Outdoor seating: yes

Covid-19 safety measures not published.

35-37 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BR, UK
020 3319 8130
020 3319 8130
Sabor in Mayfair, a 2019 Michelin star restaurant in London Chris Terry

Hakkasan Mayfair

17 Bruton St, Mayfair, London W1J 6QB, UK

Hakkassan Mayfair, which specialises in modern Cantonese cuisine, has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Group Covid-19 health and sanitisation plan published here.

17 Bruton St, Mayfair, London W1J 6QB, UK
020 7907 1888
020 7907 1888
Facebook

Veeraswamy

Victory House, 99-101 Regent St, Mayfair, London W1B 4RS, UK

Veeraswamy, which claims to be the oldest Indian fine dining restaurant in London, has one star.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety protocols published here.

Victory House, 99-101 Regent St, Mayfair, London W1B 4RS, UK
020 7734 1401
020 7734 1401

Ikoyi

1 St James's Market, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AH, UK

Iré Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan’s West African-inspired one-star restaurant is one of the city’s most innovative.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not published. It says all health and safety guidelines to create a safe and comfortable environment for our guests have been followed.

1 St James's Market, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AH, UK
020 3583 4660
020 3583 4660
Plantain with scotch bonnet at Ikoyi, the 2019 one Michelin star restaurant in London @ikoyi_london/Instagram

Aquavit London

St James's Market 1 Carlton Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QQ, UK

Swedish fine dining by way of NYC, Aquavit in St. James’s Market has one star.

Restaurant reopening on 24 August.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

St James's Market 1 Carlton Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QQ, UK
020 7024 9848
020 7024 9848
Amara

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Kai Mayfair

65 S Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 2QU, UK

Modern Chinese restaurant inspired by the Southern China Seas. Kai Mayfair has one star.

Open only on Fridays and Saturdays for now.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures published here.

65 S Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 2QU, UK
020 7493 8988
020 7493 8988
Facebook

Gymkhana

42 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH, UK

Contemporary Indian restaurant Gymkhana has one star. Eat Out to Help Out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.

Outdoor seating: no

Covid-19 safety measures not yet published.

42 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH, UK
020 3011 5900
020 3011 5900