Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay has announced its first Michelin Star. Opening its doors in February 2022, the beautiful and intimate restaurant has paid a subtle homage to acclaimed chef Georges Auguste Escoffier. Located in The Savoy Hotel, overlooking the famous Savoy Court, Restaurant 1890 is Gordon Ramsay’s third restaurant in this iconic London location.
Under the watchful eye of Gordon Ramsay, quality, harmony, personality, and consistency are embedded into the ethos of the menu at Restaurant 1890, with Executive Head Chef James Sharp’s stunning culinary execution the restaurant has excelled. After discovering his love for cooking at university, James’ goal was to work at three Michelin Star, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, an ambition he achieved, working his way through the brigade under the mentorship of Chef Patron, Matt Abe. After being a key part of the team at Gordon Ramsay’s Knightsbridge one-star restaurant, Petrus, James then opened Restaurant 1890 in 2022. His precise, exquisite, and creative style of cooking is a perfect fit for Restaurant 1890 and has helped lead the restaurant to this pivotal moment.
“Although this is very much a dream come true for me, we are team here at 1890, and this incredible honour is for every single person who contributes so much to the restaurant every day,” said James Sharp.
A restaurant’s success is determined by more than just the kitchen. The guest experience at 1890 is led by General Manager, Sarah Rhone, elevating the restaurant to a place of excellence. For Rhone, the art of Front of House is anticipating the guests’ needs before they know themselves. The delicate dance of taking care of every detail of a guest's dining experience while simultaneously blending into the background is a skill Rhone and her team have perfected.
For many guests dining at Restaurant 1890 the wine pairings and selections are as special as the food. Many travel to experience the one-of-a-kind wine selection curated by Group Head of Wine Emanuel Pesqueira. The wine list has been awarded the Three Star Wine List by the World’s Best Wine Lists 2023. Pesqueira, regarded as one of the 10 best sommeliers in the United Kingdom, believes that wine is about the feelings it stirs inside you. With access to The Savoy’s constantly evolving and remarkable cellar, Pesqueira, and the 1890 sommelier team, perfect the once-in-a-lifetime experiences for their restaurant guests.
