The Ledbury London | Is the New 3-Michelin-Star Worth It? ⭐⭐⭐

Finally tried The Ledbury after its upgrade to 3 stars! At 8.5% service charge, the attention felt almost justified—plus, the free petit fours were divine (they even packed extras to-go!). The 8-course menu left us stuffed, but here’s the real tea: ⚠️ Heads-up: This season’s menu loves goat cheese—skip if that’s not your vibe. Surprisingly easy to book (3 days in advance!). 🍽️ Course Breakdown: 🥖 Bread - The goat’s milk butter almost murdered my cheese-hating friend. 🍊 Ike Jime Trout Cool, springy fish with zingy lime gelée and subtle wasabi. Apple-marigold bits added a celery-like bitterness. 🦐 Mylor Prawn Silky-sweet shrimp meets shiso oil + lemon verbena (think zesty lime peel). White turnip slices cut through fig puree’s thickness. 🥚 Hen’s Egg Yolk Pea mousse + wild garlic oil (mild oniony kick) with crispy meat crumbs. 🐟 Cornish Dover Sole Delicate fish + creamy asparagus sauce + caviar = umami bomb. 🍄 Mushrooms from the Cabinet Smoky, caramelized fungi with punchy aged cheese. 🐑 Herdwick Lamb Multiple cuts on one plate—intense gaminess (even condiments couldn’t save it for this non-lamb lover). 🥭 Alphonso Mango Tart sorbet + honey crisps = refreshing but sharp. 🍫 85% Chocolate Napoleon Rich but nothing revolutionary. 💸 Damage: £630 for two (£315pp). Worthy? For special occasions only. #MichelinLondon #FineDining #TheLedbury