The Ledbury
Brett Graham's three-Michelin-star Notting Hill dining room, renowned for game and refined modern cooking.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Ledbury worth it?
The Ledbury deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Quietly luxurious and precise without being stiff.
- 02
Since taking a third star in 2024, it sits at the very top of London dining — a serious occasion restaurant where the cooking, especially the game, justifies the spend.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Ledbury.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Ledbury is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
The Ledbury rewards a trip built around food & drink.
You're planning for two
The Ledbury rewards a trip built around romance.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip The Ledbury.
You're watching the budget
The Ledbury can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Ledbury needs the right timing and tolerance.
The plates that decide it
- Flame-grilled mackerel with cucumber & mackerel tartare — the dish that made the kitchen famous
- Roe or fallow deer from Graham's own deer parks — the autumn game specialism, sourced from his own land
- Brown sugar tart with stem ginger ice cream — the long-running signature dessert
Plan it well
- Cost
- £180–260 per head (tasting menu)
- Allow
- 3 hours
Sources and method (3)
- Brett Graham's Notting Hill restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars in the 2024 Guide. guide.michelin.com ↗
- The tasting menu runs around £210 per head, with an optional wine pairing around £135. greatbritishchefs.com ↗
- en.wikipedia.org ↗