Gloucestershire Michelin Star restaurants

Find out which three Gloucestershire restaurants have been awarded Michelin Stars in 2010 with SoGlos.com's guide to the county’s crème de la crème cuisine, as well as Gloucestershire’s well-priced Bib Gourmand restaurants.

The publishing of the Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2010 sees some of Gloucestershire’s best restaurants once again awarded a fresh constellation of coveted Michelin Stars this year. But, you’d be forgiven for not noticing any great shake-ups in 2010 – with all three of last year’s winners maintaining their Michelin Star standards.

The renowned guide to the country’s top restaurants and hotels, published on Wednesday 20 January 2010, recognises a trio of Gloucestershire restaurants, with the Michelin Star news likely to be heralded by the popping of champagne corks across the county once again this year.

Commenting on this year’s selection, editor of the Guide, Derek Bulmer, said: ‘Last year was clearly a difficult year for hotels and restaurants but those establishments who reacted by being more flexible and creative appear to be riding the storm.

‘Chefs have had to be more resourceful and restaurants have had to adapt to changing eating habits. Some have even introduced credit crunch menus to help fight the recession.’

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Restaurants with three Michelin Stars in Gloucestershire 2010

The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2010 says that three Michelin Stars indicates ‘exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.’ This year four restaurants in the UK were awarded three Michelin Stars – including Gordon Ramsay in London, the Fat Duck and the Waterside Inn in Bray-on-Thames who all kept their trio of stars, as well as Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester which won its very first three-star. Unfortunately, discerning diners will have to travel outside of Gloucestershire to experience any of these three-starred restaurants.

Restaurants with two Michelin Stars in Gloucestershire 2010

The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2010 says two Michelin Stars indicates ‘excellent cooking, worth a detour’. This year 14 restaurants in the UK and Ireland were awarded two stars – including Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham which has unsurprisingly retained its two-star rating once again in 2010, as well as nearby Whatley Manor in Wiltshire and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire.

Le Champignon Sauvage has remained one of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire’s finest restaurants since it was opened in 1987 by chef David Everitt-Matthias and his wife Helen. Serving modern French food made from the finest ingredients, Le Champignon Sauvage has become both a favourite with Gloucestershire foodies, as well as gastronomes travelling to the county especially to dine at the renowned restaurant in the Suffolks area of town.

See Le Champignon Sauvage for SoGlos.com’s review and more information.

Restaurants with one Michelin Star in Gloucestershire 2010

The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2010 says one Michelin Star indicates ‘a very good restaurant in its category’. This year 123 restaurants in the UK and Ireland were awarded one star – including 5 North St in Winchcombe and Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter.

5 North Street, owned and run by chef Marcus Ashenford and his wife Kate, has become a destination restaurant since first opening its doors in 2003. Seven years later the restaurant’s good value menu of refined modern British and European dishes has ensured that the cosy village restaurant has remained a popular choice both for locals and for those from further afield.

See 5 North Street for more information.

Lords of the Manor, under the watchful eye of executive chef Matt Weedon, offers acclaimed fine-dining in one of the Gloucestershire’s most beautiful hotels in Upper Slaughter, near Bourton-on-the-Water. The menu offers sumptuous, seasonal British cuisine influenced by French cuisine, with prices to match. This is the second year that Lords of the Manor has been awarded one Michelin Star.

See Lords of the Manor Restaurant for more information.

Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Gloucestershire 2010

As well as awarding the famous Michelin Stars, since 1997 the Michelin guides has also awarded Bib Gourmand recognition of establishments offering ‘good food at moderate prices’. At these establishments diners can enjoy three quality courses for less than £28. In 2010 there were four restaurants recognised by the Bib Gourmand icon in Gloucestershire – all four of which were also recognised last year.

The Old Butchers in Stow-on-the-Wold is, as the name would suggest, a former village butcher’s shop which has been transformed into a modern and bustling restaurant benefiting from a well-priced and accomplished menu. See The Old Butchers for more information.

The Gumstool Inn in Tetbury is Calcot Manor hotel’s gastropub which is run under the watchful eye of chef-director Michael Croft. Serving modern European dishes in hearty portions with an imaginative flair, The Gumstool is popular with food-lovers as much as real ale connoisseurs. See The Gumstool Inn for more information.

The Royal Well Tavern in Cheltenham combines the charm of a classic British pub with the personality of a small French bistro. Offering a menu of contemporary British food, with a speciality in seafood, the town centre restaurant has certainly grown in reputation. See The Royal Well Tavern for more information.

The Café at Daylesford Organic in Stow-on-the-Wold serves a delightful range of freshly-made organic breakfasts, lunches and traditional afternoon teas, which is more than worth the journey to the renowned Farmshop alone. See The Café at Daylesford Organic for more information.

SoGlos.com
15 January 2010