Since Netflix released Being Gordon Ramsay, a renewed interest in the storied restaurateur has shifted swiftly from his fiery television persona back to his kitchens. The six-part series, which was filmed over the course of a year, revisits Ramsay’s rise from Michelin-trained cook to the owner of a global culinary empire. But it is his work in the city of London that now commands the most attention.
At the heart of that focus is 22 Bishopsgate, the 62-storey tower that houses not one, but multiple Ramsay concepts – a project the chef has repeatedly described as “the most ambitious” of his career. Ramsay reportedly invested in excess of £20m (approx. $27m) into the 22 Bishopsgate project – a significant level of personal commitment.
Across several dining rooms and experiences – including the intimate, 12-seat tasting format of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High and the panoramic Asian-inspired Lucky Cat – Ramsay has brought a suite of culinary addresses to the heights of the capital. The site is considered an elite dining destination, complete with panoramic skyline views, and even Europe’s highest cookery school, the Gordon Ramsay Academy. The newest addition to the lineup will be Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, set to open on May 6.
Coupled with the fresh attention driven by Being Gordon Ramsay, the question facing diners now is: do these restaurants justify the hype? Elite Traveler has experienced both – here’s our first-hand verdict on whether it’s worth dining 912-ft up.
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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High
Perched high above the Square Mile, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High pays homage to the original three-Michelin-starred, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. Although billed as a chef’s table, the true draw here isn’t the kitchen team. The high-top counter is arranged around enormous floor-to-ceiling windows rather than facing the cooking station, allowing diners to take in panoramic views of some of London’s most iconic sights, from the south bank of the Thames to Canary Wharf.
Freshness dominates the menu: when Elite Traveler visited last year, scallops from the Isle of Skye arrived in a chamomile velouté, and oyster ice cream was infused with hints of sorrel and horseradish. Richer dishes appeared with equal grace, from confit turbot paired with miniature Jersey Royal potatoes and saline seaweed, to langoustines enrobed in kataifi pastry with a sweet Marie Rose dipping sauce.
The wine list, meanwhile, balances established European producers with select New World standouts, appealing equally to collectors and those seeking new discoveries.
Read Elite Traveler’s full review: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Goes Sky-high at 22 Bishopsgate
Lucky Cat
If Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High is refined to the extreme, Lucky Cat offers a contrastingly playful energy, channeling the spirit of Tokyo drinking dens and the glamour of Shanghai – all delivered with the polish expected from a London address. The interiors share the same floor‑to‑ceiling windows that wrap around Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, but with moodier finishes and lighting that creates a sultry mood.
When we dined on a Wednesday evening, the restaurant was buzzing with guests well before sunset – and that was before the release of Ramsay’s highly anticipated documentary. Reservations are likely even more coveted now. True to Ramsay’s ambitious instincts, the Asian-inspired menu isn’t traditional; rather, it succeeds as a cosmopolitan interpretation designed for London’s appetite for social dining. Sushi, sashimi, and robata-grilled dishes are conceived for sharing, with bold yet balanced flavors rewarding curiosity.
Verdict: Worth the climb?
So, is dining at one of Ramsay’s outposts at 22 Bishopsgate worth it? The answer is yes – though for different reasons depending on where you book.
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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High delivers the technical precision and composure expected of the name, and earned its first Michelin star shortly after opening, in the 2026 guide, cementing it’s credentials. It’s worthwhile if you’re seeking intimacy and exclusivity. Lucky Cat, by contrast, is the playful cousin – brimming with energy and drama – best enjoyed as a vibrant, social destination rather than a purist’s culinary exercise.
