Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High

22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, UK

London

Open

Visit Website +44 20 7592 1618

Cuisines

French Fusion / contemporary British

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Alexander The Guest

10/21/2025

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About

Gordon Ramsay High is the latest addition to Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire, notable for being the tallest restaurant in Europe. Opened in 2024, it continues Ramsay’s legacy of refined, classic fine dining, though he is no longer present in the kitchen. The restaurant seats just 12 guests, offering an intimate, exclusive experience with a focus on timeless culinary techniques.

The Visit

Gordon Ramsay High delivers a polished fine dining experience with a menu that pays homage to classic techniques and flavors. The reviewer praised the execution of dishes like Herdwick lamb and inventive desserts, noting the meal was elegant and satisfying. While the service and ambiance were strong, the experience lacked a sense of excitement or novelty, leaving the reviewer appreciative but not eager to return immediately. The restaurant’s exclusivity is notable, but reservations remain surprisingly available.

What They Ate

Herdwick lamb, dry-aged 15 days, roasted in butter

Lamb shoulder braised 8 hours, topped with girold

2022 French Red from Alox de Corton

Saint Jude English cheese from Sussex

Raisin chutney, verjuice, caraway crackers

Southerns sorbet and mousse with saffron, confit apricot

Strawberries, toasted vanilla, rose and koji dessert

Blueberry and white juniper jelly

Smoked peanut crunch

Fig leaf custard tart

Quotes

"The food was great, nothing to complain about. True timeless classics. Service was good, the place looked nice. But somehow it didn't feel truly special. I could even say the fireworks were missing."

"(Gougère) Light, fluffy inside, beautifully crunchy on the outside, and a very dominant cheese aroma. Love it."

"(Sauternes essence) this is how you turn simple things into complex ones. Just a few ingredients, but man, this is damn genius."

"(Crab chawanmushi) flavor-wise, well, this is bloody serious."

Our Reflection

Dining at Gordon Ramsay High is an encounter with the enduring appeal of classic fine dining, executed with precision and a touch of modernity. The reviewer’s admiration for the technical mastery and ingredient quality is clear, yet there’s a subtle longing for the spark that once defined Ramsay’s kitchens. The experience is elegant and deeply satisfying, but perhaps too restrained for those seeking culinary fireworks. Still, the restaurant’s exclusivity, intimate setting, and Ramsay’s legacy make it a destination for those who appreciate timeless, refined cuisine.

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