Best Restaurants in St Helier

In total, there are 6 award winning restaurants in St Helier, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in St Helier? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in St Helier is Tassili at the Grand Jersey in Jersey (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Nicolas Valmagna serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Tassili at the Grand Jersey currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 4 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in St Helier which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in St Helier consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled on the southern coast of Jersey, St Helier seamlessly marries coastal charm with a rich culinary tradition that belies its modest size. This lively capital has long been the epicentre of the island's thriving food scene, offering a tantalising fusion of French sophistication and British heartiness. St Helier's restaurants, bistros, and cafes spill invitingly onto the labyrinthine streets, with daily markets and historic eateries adding atmospheric layers to the town's gastronomic appeal. Wandering through the Victorian Central Market is a sensory journey in itself, with the scent of fresh-baked patisserie mingling enticingly with the briny tang of Jersey seafood. Local produce—such as buttery Jersey Royals and sweet local scallops—features prominently on menus that emphasise freshness and seasonality. What particularly distinguishes St Helier is its long-standing reverence for its culinary heritage. Institutions like Bohemia and Samphire bring refined dining experiences to the forefront, consistently showcasing state-of-the-art techniques without sacrificing the region's rustic soul. Meanwhile, family-run establishments tucked away in narrow lanes have perfected the art of homely, comforting fare—from traditional crusty lobster rolls to creamy, cider-soaked mussels. There is a quiet pride here in food that tells a story—one shaped by both island isolation and an open-armed embrace of continental influence. Whether at a fine dining table or queuing for a humble crab pate sandwich near the harbour, the passion for food in St Helier is palpable, deeply rooted in its identity, and blissfully contagious.