Award Winning Restaurants by Gary Usher

In total, there are 4 award winning restaurants operated by Gary Usher in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

We also found 3 restaurants operated by Gary Usher in our database which do not currently hold an award from a leading restaraunt guide (or we believe are permanently closed); Burnt Truffle in Heswall, Kala in Manchester and The White Horse in Chester.

Note that any restaurants that were previously operated by Gary Usher but remained open after that relationship ended will no longer be assigned to Gary Usher in our database.

The best restaurant owned or operated by Gary Usher in the UK and Ireland is Sticky Walnut in Chester (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning Modern European Cuisine. Sticky Walnut currently holds 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants owned or operated by Gary Usher holding a Michelin Star in the UK and Ireland and indeed no restaurants by Gary Usher at all listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit a restaurant by Gary Usher soon!

Restaurants operated by Gary Usher currently hold a total of 0 Michelin Stars in the UK and Ireland.

There are currently 4 listed AA Rosette restaurants owned or operated by Gary Usher in the UK and Ireland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Restaurants operated by Gary Usher currently hold a total of 6 AA Rosettes in the UK. As with many guides, The AA always award AA Rosettes to a restaurant, not to a particular chef.

The culinary realm of the United Kingdom was enlivened by the arrival of a unique individual, Gary Usher, whose origin story reveals a countryside lad hailing from the delightful vicinity of Chester. Usher has certainly not lived out his days in tranquillity. With no academic gusto to brag about, he began his journey into the culinary sphere as a pot washer and the humble roots greatly influenced his later accomplishments. Known for his indefatigable working spirit and ceaseless charm, he has managed to transform several worn-down eateries into exquisite dining haunts that have found favour with many a food connoisseur. Emerging triumphantly from the unlikeliest of backdrops, Usher forged a strong culinary career, epitomising the quintessential British cuisine through his chain of bistros known as 'Elite Bistros.' 'Sticky Walnut', Usher's pioneer venture based in the otherwise quiet town of Hoole, swiftly gained approval for its unpretentious yet sublime dishes. Followed by his other acclaimed restaurants, Hispi, Burnt Truffle and more recently Kala, Usher continues to twist traditional recipes, serving them with a refreshing flair. There is a symphony of flavours palpable in each dish he presents, a testament to his masterful artistry. Gary Usher's vibrant journey was rightfully documented in the Channel 4 documentary, 'The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution', where viewers were given a tangible taste of Gary's infectious spirit and tenacity, unequalled culinary expertise and deft management skills, that are as commendable as his hearty British cuisine. This celeb chef's journey, much like his food, is a compelling mix of sweet triumphs and spicy trials, relished and respected by all.