Award Winning Restaurants by Tom Kitchin
Tom Kitchin Restaurants FAQs
In total, there are 3 award winning restaurants operated by Tom Kitchin in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.
We also found 3 restaurants operated by Tom Kitchin in our database which do not currently hold an award from a leading restaraunt guide (or we believe are permanently closed); Castle Terrace Restaurant in Edinburgh, Southside Scran in Edinburgh and KORA by Tom Kitchin in Edinburgh.
Note that any restaurants that were previously operated by Tom Kitchin but remained open after that relationship ended will no longer be assigned to Tom Kitchin in our database.
The best restaurant owned or operated by Tom Kitchin in the UK and Ireland is The Kitchin in Edinburgh (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Kitchin currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 5 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 81st in UK in the Hardens Top 100.
There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant owned or operated by Tom Kitchin in the UK and Ireland which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Restaurants operated by Tom Kitchin 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.
There are currently 3 listed AA Rosette restaurants owned or operated by Tom Kitchin in the UK and Ireland consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.
Restaurants operated by Tom Kitchin currently hold a total of 8 AA Rosettes in the UK. As with many guides, The AA always award AA Rosettes to a restaurant, not to a particular chef.
Tom Kitchin, the youngest chef ever to receive a Michelin star, is the embodiment of culinary finesse and innovation, with a brogue that's as rich as his sauces. Born in Scotland, Kitchin's burning passion for food began at a young age when he started learning from his mother in their family kitchen. It was this early cooking experience that served as the foundation for Kitchin's profound understanding of fresh and locally-sourced ingredients - a concept that has remained at the core of his gastronomic philosophy. He polished his skills further at Gleneagles Hotel and then honed his culinary abilities under master chefs such as Pierre Koffmann and Alain Ducasse at some of the finest establishments across the globe. During his remarkable career, Kitchin has executed culinary wonders in various high-profile dining establishments. Perhaps one of the most notable is the 'The Kitchin', his iconic restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. The Kitchin, opened in 2006, received a Michelin star within a year of opening, exhibiting Kitchin's natural knack for culinary refinement and his tenacious Scottish spirit. His culinary creations blend modern techniques with traditional Scottish dishes. As a television personality, he has garnered a widespread audience through appearances on popular shows like 'MasterChef' and 'Saturday Kitchen'. Kitchin's charm, charisma, and cooking prowess have firmly established him as a linchpin in the UK's restaurant scene and as a leading figure in televised gastronomy.