The cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in Britain
How to enjoy fine-dining for less
We have some wonderful restaurants in the UK and the highest-accolade eateries can get, is, of course, a Michelin star. And while enjoying a tasting-menu dinner can be expensive, many of them are much more affordable, if you go for lunch. Here’s a selection of nine of the cheapest Michelin restaurants for lunch, around the country, where you can enjoy the very best, without having to take out a second mortgage.
Elephant, Torquay
This modern-European restaurant overlooking Torquay Harbour, has a two-course lunch for £34.50 and three-course lunch for £39.75. elephantrestaurant.co.uk
Wilsons, Bristol
The modern-British restaurant has a Michelin and green sustainability star, thanks to its smallholding on the edge of the city, from which it cooks fresh, seasonal produce. It has a three-course lunch for £35. wilsonsbristol.co.uk
La Trompette, Chiswick, London
In West London, La Trompette serves up a modern-British menu, in a lovely, comfortable setting. You can enjoy a three-course lunch for £45. latrompette.co.uk
Heft, Lake District
A 17th-century inn in Newton-in-Cartmel, where you can enjoy a modern-British menu, with a four-course lunch for £45 and two-course Sunday lunch for £42.50. hefthighnewton.co.uk
Luca, Clerkenwell, London
If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant in London, then head to Luca in Clerkenwell, which has a two-course bar express lunch for £32. luca.restaurant
33 The Homend, Ledbury
Over in Ledbury, Herefordshire, you’ll find modern-British 33 The Homend, which has a two-course lunch for £40. 33thehomendledbury.co.uk
The Ninth, Fitzrovia, London
French-mediterranean The Ninth is one of Charlotte Street’s most popular eateries. You can enjoy a two-course lunch for £35. theninthlondon.com
Gorse, Cardiff
Modern-Welsh restaurant Gorse, in Cardiff, is doing great things and offers a four-course menu for £45. gorserestaurant.co.uk
Skof, Manchester
Newly-awarded a Michelin star, popular Skof in Manchester, serves artistic, modern creations and is the place to be. You can enjoy a four-course lunch for £50. skofmanchester.co.uk
For more cheap lunch ideas, visit guide.michelin.com