Michelin Star Restaurants in Yorkshire 2025
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For the very best fine dining experience, there is no need to look further than God’s Own County – Yorkshire. There are eight spectacular Michelin Star restaurants in Yorkshire, all waiting to tickle your taste buds with the finest food from the region.
The prestigious Michelin Guide event took place on Monday, 10th February 2025 in Glasgow, recognising the finest restaurants across the UK and Ireland. See who made the list below.
There’s a new Michelin Star restaurant in Yorkshire
Forge at Middleton Lodge, Richmond – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star and one Green Star for their ‘estate-to-plate’ philosophy
When Forge at Middleton Lodge launched in 2023, we bet our bottom dollar on it bringing home a Michelin – and we’re not surprised to announce that they have. Their unique tasting experience is guided by their sustainability ethos.
Head chef Jake Jones works closely with the estate’s gardening team to create innovative menus that showcase seasonal produce grown on-site, as well as working with local farmers and producers to source the very best ingredients.
Jake said: “Being awarded a Michelin Star really is a dream come true. We have an amazing team at Forge and at Middleton Lodge and this award means so much to all of us. Our guests’ experience is our priority, and I love what I do.”
All Yorkshire restaurants who hold a Michelin Star
All previous Michelin Star restaurants in Yorkshire kept their stars from last year.
Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, Ripon – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
Originally from Yorkshire, Shaun Rankin honed his skills at The Mayfair Hotel in London before his love of the sea took him to the Channel Islands, where he spent the majority of his career residing in Jersey.
Since Grantley Hall’s opening in 2019, and the appointment of Shaun to oversea the fine dining restaurant, the hotel has received an array of awards and has one of the highest accolades in the culinary world.
The Black Swan at Oldstead – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star and one Green Star for their commitment to sustainability
The Black Swan at Oldstead has been perfectly summed up by chef Tommy Banks when he describes ‘it’s not just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle’ when it comes to this Michelin Star restaurant in Yorkshire.
Chef Tommy Banks was Britain’s youngest Michelin-starred Chef in 2013, aged only 24. Since then, he has won Great British Menu in both 2016 and 2017, with The Black Swan at Oldstead being named ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World’ in 2017, and the ‘Best Restaurant in the UK’ in 2018 by The Food and Travel Magazine.
The family-run The Black Swan in Oldstead retain its Michelin Green Star alongside its Michelin Star. The Michelin Green Star is a recognition of sustainable gastronomy practices, commitment to reducing food waste and use of locally sourced ingredients on their menus.
The Angel at Hetton – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
Deep in the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton is the renowned Angel at Hetton, with Michelin-starred chef Michael Wignall at the helm.
Michael and his wife Johanna – along with James and Josephine Wellock, took over in September 2018. Their combined vision resulted in them being awarded as one of Yorkshire’s Michelin Star restaurants in just a year.
The Star Inn at Harome – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
The Star Inn at Harome is the place to head for a quirky but rustic Michelin Star restaurant in Yorkshire. Chef Andrew Pern brought his passion for French cooking back home to Yorkshire to be combined in a delicious stirring pot of the finest Yorkshire produce and the French eye for perfection.
Andrew and Head Chef Steve Smith work tirelessly to ensure their food is of the highest standard, and it’s paid off with The Star Inn being decorated with seven awards of excellence.
The Pipe and Glass, Beverley – East Riding of Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
The Pipe and Glass Michelin Star restaurant with rooms, nestled in the East Yorkshire town of Beverley, boasts a historic and picturesque atmosphere. The restaurant, which has held its Michelin Star since 2010, reflects the town with its 15th-century building and Yorkshire charm.
James grew up on the North Yorkshire Coast and began his career at the age of 13, making him the perfect candidate to bring the very best out of Yorkshire foraged veg and herbs, local meats and seafood.
The Pipe and Glass W End, South Dalton, Beverley HU17 7PN – 01430 810246
Roots, York – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
Overseen by Michelin-starred head chef Tommy Banks – who also owns the Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots brings their unique farm-to-fork philosophy to York city centre, with a focus on sustainability, and preservation.
The tasting menus on offer rotate around three seasons – the hunger gap, time of abundance, and preserving – which enables the use of root ingredients at their best and throughout the year.
Restaurant Mýse, Hovingham – North Yorkshire
One Michelin Star
The 2024 Michelin Guide Awards saw a new North Yorkshire-based restaurant receive 1 prestigious star. Only opening in summer 2023, Restaurant Mýse located in Hovingham was opened by power duo Joshua and Victoria Overington. Their previous venture was the successful Le Cochon Aveugle on Walmgate in York city centre.
The former pub hidden away in the Howardian Hills was transformed into a British fine dining restaurant, putting an elegant twist on classic Yorkshire cooking.
Their tasting menu is full of impressive modern and traditional techniques, including pickling and preserving. Restaurant Mýse also boasts a spectacular wine list and non-alcoholic pairings.
The latest restaurant to be given a Michelin Green Star
Homestead Kitchen, Goathland – North Yorkshire
Michelin Green Star for leading the way with sustainable gastronomy
Homestead Kitchen in the rural countryside of Goathland is a charming stone-built cottage that prides itself on local produce – from Moorland meats to fish from the neighbouring coast of Whitby.
It was first Michelin recommended in 2022, then named in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2023 and has now been given a Michelin Green Star.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Awarded Restaurants
Bib Gourmand award (the accolade below one star) for ‘good quality, good value restaurants’.
- Bavette
- Prashad
- Engine Social Dining
New restaurants added to the Michelin Guide
Fifty Two at Rudding Park, Harrogate
Led by Adam Degg, a contestant from the Great British Menu, Fifty Two embraces the essence of nature, offering an immersive dining experience with a focus on high-quality local ingredients.
Since its opening in May 2024, the restaurant has quickly gained recognition, earning a Michelin recommendation.
Weather permitting, guests are invited to explore the Kitchen Garden before settling in to enjoy the seasonal, surprise-tasting menu.
The Plough, Wombleton – North Yorkshire
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, this 15th-century pub and restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere and hearty, generous dishes.
Run by an experienced hospitality duo, The Plough in Wombleton has a wealth of recognitions under its belt – from The Good Food Guide’s best 100 local restaurants to Estrella’s Top 5o Gastropubs, they can now add a well-earned Michelin Star to their list.
The Old Deanery, Ripon – North Yorkshire
The Old Deanery provides a sense of escapism with their 3AA Rosette restaurant that boasts five-star dining, adding a Michelin-recommended to their menu.
Rebecca Layton, owner said: “We have been very lucky that in our first year as a restaurant with rooms, we have achieved 3 AA Rosettes and a Michelin recommendation, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”
This follows the restaurant earning 5 stars on TripAdvisor, ranking it 8th out of 76 Ripon restaurants.
Hansom, Bedale – North Yorkshire
This characteristic 16th-century house in Bedale now serves as the backdrop for a friendly restaurant with a twist. Outside, a drinks terrace beckons on the cobbled street, while inside, small plates grace the wine bar.
The star of the show is the main dining room boasts a stunning blend of rustic beams and sleek décor, perfect for its seasonal tasting menu. With Chef-owner Ruth Hansom, a proud local, focusing on top-notch regional produce like Swaledale lamb and Yorkshire rhubarb.
After just being awarded a Michelin recommendation, this hidden gem is definitely one to watch.

Norman’s Kitchen, Kirkburton – West Yorkshire
Within just a year of been open, Norman’s kitchen in sleepy Kirkburton was included in the Michelin Guide and has continued to make waves in the culinary industry since.
A testament of the hard work Head Chef Will Webster, former Head Chef of multi-award-winning Shibden Mill Inn in Halifax, and his workforce have poured into this small plate restaurant.
If you haven’t visited yet, now’s the perfect time to discover what all the buzz is about and indulge in an unforgettable dining experience.
The Owl, Hawnby – North Yorkshire
Located near Hemsley and overlooking the North York Moors National Park, this hidden gem is becoming a new favourite for those seeking delicious pub food.
Among many other rave reviews, the Telegraph praised The Owl at Hawnby too, naming it as one of the ‘best 12th restaurants in Yorkshire’ in their most recent guide.
Surrounded by lots of popular walking routes, viewing spots and woodland, it’s a lovely rural spot to retreat to after a busy day of exploring.
All Michelin Recommended Restaurants in Yorkshire
- Chefs Table by Josh Barnes, Swinton Estate – Ripon
- Number 20, North Yorkshire Moors
- Fletchers at Grantley Hall, Ripon
- Chartwell, Aldward Manor – York
- Durham Ox, Crayke – North Yorkshire
- Pignut, Helmsley – North Yorkshire
- The Lime Tree Inn, Great Ouseburn – Yorkshire Dales
- Forde by Matt Healy, Horsforth
- Joro, Outibridge – Sheffield
- Alice Hawthorn Inn, Nun Monkton – York
- Sandpiper Inn, Leyburn – Yorkshire Dales
- The Hare, Scawton – North Yorkshire Moors
- Ox Club, Leeds
- Pheasant, Harome – York
- Rafters, Sheffield
- The Westwood, Beverley – East Yorkshire
- Box Tree, Ilkley
- Yorebridge House, Yorkshire Dales
- Whites, Beverley – East Yorkshire
- Where there’s smoke, Mashamshire – North Yorkshire
- Paradise Café, Harrogate
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11/02/2025