Matt Abé and Clare Smyth restaurants added to Michelin Guide
high-profile openings from Matt Abé and Clare Smyth are among the latest additions to the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland.
In London, the additions underline the capital’s continued pull for ambitious, chef-driven concepts, with Mayfair emerging as a particular focal point this round.
High-profile London additions
Among the most notable inclusions is Bonheur by Matt Abé in Mayfair.
The restaurant marks a return to centre stage for Matt, who built his reputation as chef director at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, helping lead the Chelsea flagship to three Michelin stars.
Bonheur represents a more personal expression of Matt’s cooking, blending classical French foundations with a lighter, contemporary London sensibility.
Also joining the Guide is Corenucuopia by Clare Smyth in Chelsea, a more casual sister concept to her three-Michelin-starred restaurant Core.
Clare, the first British female chef to hold three Michelin stars, has described the restaurant as a space to explore seasonality and flavour with greater informality, while retaining the precision and produce-led ethos that has defined her career.
Elsewhere in London, the Guide has added 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy in Fitzrovia, following Ben’s departure from Launceston Place, alongside neighbourhood-led openings such as Kerfield Arms in Camberwell and Belly in Kentish Town.
Covent Garden newcomer Cicoria and Whitehall’s Mezzogiorno also feature, while Mayfair continues to dominate with Lilibet’s, Lisa Goodwin-Allen’s Rosi and Japanese-inspired Tobi Masa all recognised.
England beyond the capital
Outside London, the January update highlights a diverse spread of regional talent. In the south west, Hevva! in Falmouth and Petty Fours in Truro reflect Cornwall’s evolving dining scene, while Parnham Restaurant in Beaminster signals renewed momentum for destination dining in Dorset.
Northern England is represented by Pilgrim in Liverpool and Pignut & The Hare in Scawton, North Yorkshire, the latter known for its deep connection to local producers and foraged ingredients.
Restaurant 1812 in Stalham and Roam in Stoke Gabriel further reinforce the Guide’s continued attention on smaller towns and rural locations.
Ireland, Wales and Scotland
The Irish additions include Kaldero in Dublin and Blackthorn in Bearna, County Galway, both reflecting a modern, ingredient-led approach that continues to define Ireland’s growing Michelin presence.
In Wales, Bryn Williams at Theatr Clwyd in Mold has been added, bringing Michelin recognition to a cultural venue-led restaurant from the London-based chef, alongside Restaurant FIR in Llangattock.
Scotland’s sole new entry is Vinette in Edinburgh, adding to the city’s reputation for refined, contemporary cooking.
The January additions underline Michelin’s ongoing focus on new openings and evolving concepts, with chefs at every stage of their careers contributing to a Guide that continues to reflect both prestige and progress across Great Britain and Ireland.
The 2026 Michelin ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland is less than a month away, taking place in Dublin on Monday, February 9, where the yearly Michelin stars are awarded.
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Matt Abé and Clare Smyth restaurants added to Michelin Guide
