Award Winning Restaurants by Paul Ainsworth

The 4 best award winning restaurants in the UK and Ireland owned or operated by Paul Ainsworth are listed below. Our unique ranking algorithm factors in the ratings from the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and more, to make it easy to find the best restaurants from Paul Ainsworth (including any Michelin Star restaurants from Paul Ainsworth and AA Rosette restaurants from Paul Ainsworth). Explore these award winning restaurants below via the easy to browse restaurant grid, or check out the full top 4 restaurants interactive map. Click any restaurant to view extensive information including contact details and guide awards history.
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Celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth embodies the quintessential British culinary mastermind. Hailing from Southampton, Ainsworth's passion for cooking was kindled at a young age. Early in his career, he grappled with culinary intricacies under the guardianship of industry legends such as Gary Rhodes and Gordon Ramsay. Such tutelage helped Ainsworth develop a new culinary perspective and culinary skills that would catapult him into the gastronomic limelight. In a kingdom famed for exquisite food, Ainsworth has become a peculiarly noteworthy figure. He took the reins at 'Paul Ainsworth at Number 6' in 2009 and swiftly steered the restaurant to Michelin-star status. This intimate Padstow eatery, known for its delightful dishes crafted from locally sourced produce, showcases Ainsworth's commitment to elevating British gastronomy. Beyond his restaurant successes, Ainsworth has brought his ebullient personality and peerless culinary skills to the small screen on multiple occasions. Notably, he has graced BBC's 'Saturday Kitchen' and showcased his mentor skills in BBC Two's 'The Chef's Brigade.' Several distinguished television appearances have further solidified Ainsworth's place among the world's finest culinary artists.

Paul Ainsworth Restaurants FAQs

Which is the best restaurant by Paul Ainsworth in the UK and Ireland?

The best restaurant owned or operated by Paul Ainsworth in the UK and Ireland is Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 in Padstow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning Modern Cuisine. Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 22nd in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

How many award winning restaurants by Paul Ainsworth are there in the UK?

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

How many Michelin Star restaurants by Paul Ainsworth are there in the UK?

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant owned or operated by Paul Ainsworth in the UK and Ireland which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

How many Michelin Stars does Paul Ainsworth have in total?

Restaurants operated by Paul Ainsworth currently hold a total of 1 Michelin Star in the UK and Ireland. Remember, Michelin state clearly that Michelin Stars are always awarded to (and held by) a restaurant, not by an individual chef.

How many AA Rosette restaurants by Paul Ainsworth are there in the UK?

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

How many AA Rosettes does Paul Ainsworth have in total?

Restaurants operated by Paul Ainsworth currently hold a total of 5 AA Rosettes in the UK. As with many guides, The AA always award AA Rosettes to a restaurant, not to a particular chef.