Award Winning Restaurants by Raymond Blanc

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant operated by Raymond Blanc in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

The best restaurant owned or operated by Raymond Blanc in the UK and Ireland is Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning French Cuisine. Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 7th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant owned or operated by Raymond Blanc in the UK and Ireland which holds 2 Michelin Stars.

Restaurants operated by Raymond Blanc currently hold a total of 2 Michelin Stars 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.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant owned or operated by Raymond Blanc in the UK and Ireland which holds 5 AA Rosettes.

Restaurants operated by Raymond Blanc 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.

Raymond Blanc, undoubtedly one of Britain's most lauded culinary figures, often carries an intoxicating Gallic charm that's echoed through his gastronomic creations. Hailing from the picturesque French town of Besancon, Blanc's formative years in a working-class family shaped his profound appreciation for food that was simple, yet rich in flavour. His mother, a formidable influence on young Blanc, encapsulated the rudiments of traditional French cooking and affirmed Blanc's belief that the finest dishes are rooted in quality ingredients, lovingly prepared. Moving across the channel, his colourful career in the UK began quite serendipitously as a waiter, but his culinary prowess was unveiled when he was compelled to cook amidst a chaotic service. Magnificently, despite having no formal training, Blanc has been feted with numerous awards over his epicurean pilgrimage, His first venture, 'Les Quat' Saisons' in Summertown, Oxfordshire, set the gastronomic stage, earning him Michelin recognition a meritorious year after its inception. This, however, was just a prelude to his flagship restaurant and cookery school, 'Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons', which has steadfastly held two Michelin stars for over three decades. Not confined to his kitchen, Blanc has made enjoyable forays into television, being particularly recognised for BBC2 series like 'Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well', where he charismatically demystified complex French cooking techniques for domestic audiences. He further demonstrated his commitment to nurturing culinary talent with his competitive reality show 'The Restaurant'. Blanc's contributions to British culinary arts, complemented by his relatability on television, solidify his status as a national treasure.