The Ritz London

August 24, 2025 Sunday lunch at the Ritz, a time warp of gentility and showcase for the superb cuisine of @johnwilliamschef. finally honored by Michelin with a second star ⭐️ ⭐️ , the meal, service and ambiance have never been better. Luigi, always our great pleasure ❤️ to see you and the team.

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Duck Liver Ballotine, Damson, and Pistachio

This dish is so special it deserves its own post.

One of John Williams MBE’s kitchen classics is the Duck Liver ballotine, marinated in Port, Sauternes, and Armagnac, wrapped in a Port wine and spice jelly, and served with preserved damson gel and pistachio yogurt. Alongside it is a no less stunning brioche and a pistachio Bakewell tart. This dish has been executed and tested over the years, using the best quality products and resulting in a very hard-to-match taste.

I doubt I have ever tasted a better foie gras! (Full article on the blog)
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Ballotine de Foie Gras, Abrunhos e Pistáchio

Este prato era tão especial que merece o seu próprio post!

Um dos clássicos da cozinha de John Williams MBE, é a de foie gras, marinada em Porto, Sauternes e Armagnac, envolvida numa gelatina de vinho do Porto e especiarias, e servida com um gel de abrunho em conserva e iogurte de pistáchio. Ao lado, um não menos deslumbrante brioche e uma tarte Bakewell de pistáchio. Este prato tem sido executado e testado ao longo de anos, sendo os produtos da melhor qualidade possível e o resultado e sabor muito difícil de igualar.

Duvido que alguma vez tenha provado um foie melhor!

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… and from March 2024. Amazing meal with outstanding flavours and products. Seriously underrated with one Michelin star. @theritzlondon

Parmesan and basil tartlette / duck liver and cherry.
Roasted quail with grapes, verjus, hazelnut and artichoke.
Langoustines with young vegetables and a sauce made of the heads with butter, wakame and herbs.
Bresse pigeon with with green asparagus and black truffle.
Sika deer with parnsip, chestnut and a juniper infused jus.
Chocolate soufflé with vanilla chantilly.
Rice pudding with vanilla and rhubarb.
Petit fours.

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14) Mignardises – raspberry tartlet, lemon macaron, hazelnut bon bon 🤤😋
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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13) Hazelnut – Milk Chocolate and Salted Caramel 😍😘🥰
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏😃

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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12) Apple Marigold – Vanilla 🍏
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 🤤😋

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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11) Anjou Pigeon – À la Presse 🐦

Stellar 😋🤤
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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10) pommes soufflées 😍😘🥰

Impossibly light, airy, and delicious 🤤😋
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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9) Cornish Turbot – "Veronique" 🤤

Impeccable fish cookery here 😋
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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#hungryglomad_london #mystorywithmichelin #yesmichelinguide #oadtop100 #epicurean #finedininglover #finedininglovers #foodlover #foodlovers #foodlove #hautecuisine #hautecuisines #beautifulcuisine #beautifulcuisines #gastroart #gastronogram #gourmand #gourmet #gourmetartistry #finefood #finefoods #luxuryfood #soigne #soignefood #theartofplating #culinaire #culinaireinspiratie #artculinaire #turbot #cornish Less

8) Heritage Potato – Oyster and Crème Crue 🥔🦪
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 😃

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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7) Isle of Mull Scallop – Avocado and Citrus
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 🤤😋

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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#hungryglomad_london #mystorywithmichelin #yesmichelinguide #oadtop100 #epicurean #finedininglover #finedininglovers #foodlover #foodlovers #foodlove #hautecuisine #hautecuisines #beautifulcuisine #beautifulcuisines #gastroart #gastronogram #gourmand #gourmet #gourmetartistry #finefood #finefoods #luxuryfood #soigne #soignefood #theartofplating #culinaire #culinaireinspiratie #artculinaire #londonfood #theritzlondon Less

6) Tomato – Fennel and Basil 🍅
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 🤤👏😋

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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#hungryglomad_london #mystorywithmichelin #yesmichelinguide #oadtop100 #epicurean #finedininglover #finedininglovers #foodlover #foodlovers #foodlove #hautecuisine #hautecuisines #beautifulcuisine #beautifulcuisines #gastroart #gastronogram #gourmand #gourmet #gourmetartistry #finefood #finefoods #luxuryfood #soigne #soignefood #theartofplating #culinaire #culinaireinspiratie #artculinaire #londonfood #toplondonrestaurants Less

5) Bread Service 😍😘🥰

A real treat here. I had to hold back in order to save room for the rest of the meal 🤤😋
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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4) Croustade of Crab, Menton Lemon and Radish 🤤😋
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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3) Tartare of Beef, Imperial Caviar
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The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 👏🙏

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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#hungryglomad_london #mystorywithmichelin #yesmichelinguide #oadtop100 #epicurean #finedininglover #finedininglovers #foodlover #foodlovers #foodlove #hautecuisine #hautecuisines #beautifulcuisine #beautifulcuisines #gastroart #gastronogram #gourmand #gourmet #gourmetartistry #finefood #finefoods #luxuryfood #soigne #soignefood #theartofplating #culinaire #culinaireinspiratie #artculinaire #beeftartare #caviar Less

The restaurant @theritzlondon serves perhaps the best cuisine I’ve eaten to date for a one-Michelin-star restaurant. Except for accolades from a few experienced foodies who’ve dined here and know how good the cooking is, this hotel establishment doesn’t seem to command as much attention these days. That’s a shame because I can’t wait to go back. It’s a place I wouldn’t mind returning to on every trip to London. The food, service, and setting are simply top-notch! 😍😘🥰

OPENING SNACKS

1) Goat cheese mousse sable 🤤

2) Salted Armagnac on gingerbread sable 😋

@michelinguide for 2023: 🌟

@oadtop100 for 2023: No. 39 on “Europe Classical Restaurants”

@nationalrestaurantawards for 2023: No. 7
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