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We visited Gordon Ramsay's most intimate London restaurant and went back to 1890: A tribute to the man who invented fine dining
In recent years, one of the brightest stars of the Michelin constellation has undoubtedly been Gordon Ramsay. Leading an empire of almost a hundred restaurants worldwide (opening his hundredth on May 6th), this culinary genius currently holds 8 Michelin stars (with 6 different restaurants), and has achieved an incredible 17 in total so far. He is one of the most influential, popular, and beloved chefs of our time, and an equally successful businessman, entrepreneur, TV personality, author, producer, educator, influencer, and philanthropist.
TL;DR
- "1890 by Gordon Ramsay" is a tribute restaurant located in London's The Savoy hotel, honoring culinary pioneer Auguste Escoffier.
- The restaurant's intimate, art-deco setting reflects the glamour of Escoffier's era, with only 26 seats.
- The tasting menu features contemporary reinterpretations of Escoffier's classic dishes, prepared with modern techniques and fine, seasonal ingredients.
- The menu includes dishes like onion soup, goose liver, Cornish brown crab, lobster tortellini, John Dory, Cornish red chicken, and a modern "Fragola Melba" dessert.
- The experience emphasizes technical and aesthetic perfection, functionality, and an authentic sense of luxury, celebrating Escoffier's foundational techniques in modern cuisine.