Leading the London gastronomic scene and being one of the few three-Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK, flagship RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY serves elegant contemporary French cuisine using the finest seasonal ingredients and both classic and innovative culinary techniques.
RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY is owned by Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, founded in 1997 by renowned chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Gordon Ramsay. Currently, the company includes 15 restaurants in London, as well as restaurants in the US, France, Dubai, Singapore.
This cozy restaurant, located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea, has a capacity of 44 guests, with interior designed by Fabled Studio combining modern elegance and unsurpassed service, being the hallmark of true excellence of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
This is the perfect place for private parties, corporate dinners or wedding receptions — ideal choice for those who want to celebrate their best event in a truly unique and noble style.
The restaurant team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry from around the world, providing the most unforgettable experience of exquisite food and high-class service.
RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY, opened in 1989 by Gordon at the age of 31, was the first restaurant wholly owned by him. By 2001, the restaurant had won three Michelin stars, which it retains to this day. In 2007, Claire Smith was appointed head chef, becoming the only female chef in the UK to be awarded three Michelin stars.
In the Photo: Chef Patron Matt Abé
In 2015, Matt Abé became the Chef of the restaurant, and in September 2020 he become Chef Patron of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, overseeing the successful running of the world-class restaurant.
“I started my career in my native Australia as a chef at Aria restaurant in Sydney and later at Vue du monde in Melbourne. At 21, I moved to the UK and worked for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants for 15 years, starting with Claridge’s and moving on to RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY, — says Matt. — Working with Gordon all these years is a great honor for me, which I cherish every day. From the moment I started my journey in this project, our relationship with Gordon in terms of interaction has blossomed greatly. I do not look at him as a boss — he is a friend, a mentor, a father in some sense. He helped me to grow personally and define my culinary character through his advice and recommendations.”
“Gordon himself has come a long professional way, sometimes falling, making mistakes, so now he is trying to keep us away from such failures in our experience. Being Chef Patron of RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY is a great responsibility, but also a great pride. The restaurant has been holding 3 Michelin stars for 22 years, which is the result of hard teamwork, the achievements of people both working here now and before.”
RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY offers gourmet choice from sumptuous dining to an exclusive inspirational table. Guests can choose from four menus — A La Carte, Prestige, Carte Blanche and Vegetarian, all of which contain super-premium ingredients, thanks to which the restaurant has rightfully earned its high reputation.
Carte Blanche Menu — “Complete freedom to act as one wishes”
This menu, according to Chef Patron, focuses on discovery and the element of surprise, in which he creates a completely personal menu based on inspiration, creativity and seasonality and how “creative juices flow on this day”.
In the Photo: Colchester oyster, cucumber, Imperial Gold caviar, buttermilk, dill
In the Photo: Herb Parker House Bread, glazed in Blossom Honey, served with Ampersand Dairy Butter
In the Photo: Scrambled eggs, Alsace bacon, Australian black truffle
In the Photo: Native lobster, almond, Australian black truffle
“RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY has never stood still, it’s constantly evolving. Throughout the years of work, while still maintaining the DNA of the cuisine, Gordon himself has never held us back, always encouraging us to express our individualities — continues Matt. — And for all of us, this is a very special and unique opportunity to work with a person who allows people to freely express themselves. And the result is a gourmet restaurant that takes you on a journey of flavors, a journey of life experiences, childhood memories, vivid moments.”
In the Photo: John Dory, grape, celery, walnut, vadouvan
In the Photo: Herdwick lamb, courgette, romesco, black olive
Each menu chosen by the guest could be accompanied by specifically designed wine pairing or selected wines from a wine list, compiled by Chief Sommelier James Lloyd, who has been working with Gordon Ramsay for many years, and since 2016 has been the restaurant’s Chief Sommelier.
In the Photo: Rove de Garrigues, apricot, macadamia, elderflower honey
In the Photo: Peach melba
In the Photo: Savarin, wild strawberries, Earl grey chantilly
In the Photo: Petit Fours
The wine list includes classic vintages as well as bolder niche wines from around the world. Lloyd constantly improves himself and opens up new opportunities — many customers contact him by e-mail in advance to receive information about the latest innovations and choose the most suitable wines.
Wine Suggestion example:
- Castello di Neive, Langhe Arneis Montebertotto, 2020, Langhe, Italy
- Stephane Montez – Domaine du Monteillet, Condrieu, 2020, Condrieu, France
- Caillot, Clos du Cromin Meursault, 2015, Meursault, France
- Panizzi, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, 2017, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Italy
- Château Gruaud Larose, Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé), 2001, Saint-Julien, France
- Deutz, Rosé Brut, 2013, Champagne, France
Matt Abé: “I draw inspiration from a variety of sources, whether it’s food I’ve eaten recently or cookbooks, I have a solid collection of them. I think it’s important to always stay open-minded and keep learning, analyzing what has been done and trying to make it even better. Same here, we never stop learning and improving. Even when we see our guests satisfied with the food and the ambience, we continue to think about how to enhance their experience with us and make it even more memorable.”
Carte Blanche Menu — £220.00 per person
The Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Address: 68 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea London SW3 4HP
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday
Lunch 12 – 2:15pm, Dinner 6 – 11pm
Contacts: royalhospitalroad@gordonramsay.com; 0207 352 4441 restaurant reservations, 0207 592 1373 group reservations;
Instagram: @restaurantgordonramsay
Text: Marina Timo
Photo courtesy: EATWEEKGUIDE
