London’s culinary landscape continues to solidify its global dominance, boasting 88 Michelin-starred restaurants as of late February 2026. The recent accolades, including a second star for Spencer Metzger at Row on 5 and a star for Gordon Ramsay High in the Square Mile, alongside the consistent recognition of establishments like Angler, underscore the city’s position as a world-leading food destination.
The Evolv Collection, a prominent player in London’s fine dining scene, has been at the center of this celebratory period. The group marked Angler’s 13th consecutive year with a Michelin star and recently relaunched Orrery in Marylebone with two-star chef Pierre Minotti. Further bolstering its culinary team, Evolv appointed Miller Prada, who earned his own star in 2025, as a group culinary consultant, signaling ambitious plans for expansion and innovation.
A recent dining experience at Frog by Adam Handling, a one-star establishment since 2022, offered a glimpse into the evolving standards of London’s gastronomic offerings. The meal, shared with veteran restaurateur Marcel Khan, showcased the restaurant’s commitment to playful innovation and refined execution. Overseen by George Hersey, Frog presents a glamorous yet understated dining room, described as having “unapologetic touches of luxury” with “irreverent artwork” and “embossed, pink velvet chairs.”
The eight-course tasting menu (£199) began with a series of amuse-bouches, followed by standout dishes like “The Chicken and the Egg,” featuring crispy skin, parmesan foam, and truffle custard. Cornish seabream, garnished with a delicate rose of apple and tomato jelly, provided a refreshing palate cleanser. The lobster, aged in Wagyu fat and served with ‘homemade’ caviar and a hint of kimchi, paired with a Domaine JA Ferret Premier Cru Pouilly Fuisse (£285), was a particular highlight. Khan, meanwhile, praised the red mullet, saffron, and English nduja. The meal concluded with a reimagined black forest gateau.
The Frog’s Eve Bar, located downstairs, continues to be a favored spot for post-service drinks and debriefs, having served as a creative hub for the team since the opening of Gaucho in Covent Garden in 2023.
Agora, the younger sibling to Michelin-starred OMA, caters to a different demographic with its casual, queue-based service in Borough Market. The restaurant’s focus on fresh, wood-fired flatbreads served with Greek spiced spreads and a tap-wine list—though described as “a little too natural” for some palates—attracts a lively crowd. The lamb adana, Greek salad, and pork and mushroom skewers were noted as particularly successful dishes.
Coq d’Argent, recognized by City AM as having the best roof terrace in London, offers a Burgundy-inspired dining experience. A visit with chef Miller Prada highlighted the enduring quality of the Square Mile establishment. Wines such as a Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru by Gerard Thomas (£360) and a Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Vielles Vignes’ Maison Roche de Bellene (£170) complemented dishes like the tarte au crabe, truffled egg parfait, and terrine de lapin. The chou-fleur, a vegetarian offering, and the cote de veau were also singled out for praise. The Coq d’Argent’s coq au vin and tarte tatin remain staples.