MAURO COLAGRECO

57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX, UK

London

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Visit Website +44 20 3907 7500

Cuisines

French Mediterranean Fusion / contemporary

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Alexander The Guest

12/2/2025

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Opened inside the historic Raffles London at The OWO, this restaurant is helmed by Mauro Colagreco, one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs. Colagreco is best known for his three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in France. The London outpost currently holds one Michelin star and showcases his signature blend of creativity and respect for seasonal ingredients.

The Visit

This visit explores what may be the best one-Michelin-star restaurant in the world, led by Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO. The reviewer is deeply impressed by the experience, suggesting that the restaurant’s current rating does not reflect its true caliber. The ambiance, service, and culinary execution all contribute to a memorable meal, and there’s a strong sense that more accolades are on the horizon.

What They Ate

Signature tasting menu

Seasonal vegetable dishes

Innovative seafood preparations

House-made bread

Creative desserts

Quotes

"(Green zebra tomato gazpacho) The acidity of the gazpacho was really high, so the cider matched it perfectly."

"(Yellow tomato with scallop & caviar sauce) The umami of the tomato, the scallop, and that beautiful sauce together is just perfect."

"I think this is the best 1 Michelin star restaurant in the world."

"It belongs to one of the best chefs on the planet, Mauro Colagreco."

Our Reflection

There’s a palpable sense of awe and anticipation in this review. The experience at Mauro Colagreco’s London restaurant is described with superlatives, not just for the food but for the overall vision and execution. The chef’s reputation precedes him, and the reviewer’s conviction that the restaurant will soon earn more stars speaks volumes. This is a place where culinary artistry and ambition converge, promising a future as bright as its present.

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