First details revealed of Matt Abé’s new restaurant on Le Gavroche site
Matt Abé has revealed some details regarding his first solo restaurant opening, after leaving his role as chef patron of three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
Taking to social media today, Matt confirmed the name of his new restaurant will be Bonheur by Matt Abé.
It is opening on the former Le Gavroche site, with the social media caption reading: “The secret is out. Opening autumn 2025.”
The website for Bonheur, which means ‘happiness’ in English, is also now live, describing the offering as: “A fine-dining experience designed to inspire complete contentment. A celebration of seasonality, community, and craft.”
THE CLOSURE OF LE GAVROCHE
Michel Roux Jr’s Le Gavroche closed its doors in January 2024 to focus on other projects, having originally been opened by Albert Roux in 1967.
It was the first restaurant in the UK to gain one, two and three Michelin stars.
Earlier this year it was announced that Gordon Ramsay had secured a 15-year lease on the property.
It marked a significant return for Gordon, who previously worked at Le Gavroche.
GORDON RAMSAY protégé
Speaking at the time in an interview with The Standard, Gordon said: “Le Gavroche holds some incredible memories from my early career. When I heard the property was going to be available, it felt like the right moment to support Matt and come full circle with a restaurant that I loved so much.
“It has been incredible watching Matt grow throughout the 18 years we have worked together. He is such a talent and now is absolutely the right time for him to take this next step in his career.
“I’m delighted for Matt. You spend around 10 years mentoring these incredible chefs and then it’s all about timing. It was the same when I helped Clare Smyth open her first restaurant, Core. The timing has to be right, and Matt is absolutely ready to make his mark with his own restaurant.”
Matt told The Standard: “Bonheur translates to ‘happiness’ in French, so for me, Bonheur is a place of escapism.
“We’re breathing new life into an iconic site, creating a space that is elevated without overwhelming; that is warm, timeless, and comfortable; and that celebrates community, craftsmanship, and the bounty of the British Isles.”
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