Ritz AWARDS
When The Ritz first opened its doors on 25th May 1906, it was considered one of the greatest hotels in the world. Conceived by the famous hotelier César Ritz to become the ultimate destination for guests looking to stay at the most luxurious hotel in the land, no expense was spared on its opulent interiors and lavish furnishings.
- The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 – Two Stars – The Ritz Restaurant
- Mayfair Times Community Awards 2025 – Lifetime Achievement Award – John Williams MBE – Executive Chef
- Square Meal Top 100 London Restaurants 2025 – No. 6 – The Ritz Restaurant
- Bocuse d’Or 2025 – World Final – 5th Position – Ian Musgrave – Executive Sous Chef (Team UK)
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- National Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2024 – Lewis Jackson, Commis Chef
- Square Meal Top 100 London Restaurants 2024 – No. 3 – The Ritz Restaurant
- The Good Food Guide Awards 2024 – Exceptional Restaurants – The Ritz Restaurant
- British Culinary Federation’s Young Chef of the Year 2023 – Daniela Prela, Demi Chef de Partie
- Hotel Catey Awards 2023 – Front of House Team of the Year Award – The Ritz London Front Office team
- Hotel Catey Awards 2023 – Front of House Manager of the Year Award – Ailsa Le Poidevin, Front Office Manager
- AA 5 Red Star Inspector’s Choice Hotel -The Ritz London
- Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Business Awards 2023 – Best Hotel: Highly Commended – The Ritz London
- AA Notable Wine List Award 2023/24 – The Ritz Restaurant
- Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards – The Best Hotels in London – 4th position – The Ritz London
- Elite Traveler Top Restaurants Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – The Ritz Restaurant
- Young Chef / Young Waiter England 2023 – Jade Walker, Head Waiter
- National Restaurant Awards 100 Best Restaurants in the UK – No 7 – The Ritz Restaurant
- The Mayfair Times Community Awards 2023 – Lifetime Achievement Award – Andrew Love – Senior Advisor
- London’s Top 100 Restaurants by Square Meal – 15th position – The Ritz Restaurant
- GQ Food & Drink Awards 2023 – Best Front of House Award – Luigi Cagnin, Restaurant Manager
- Food & Travel Reader Awards 2022 – Overall Best Restaurant of the Year – The Ritz Restaurant
- Food & Travel Reader Awards 2022 – Best Restaurant of the Year – London – The Ritz Restaurant
- The Restaurant Association Awards 2022 – Special Services to Hospitality – John Williams MBE – Executive Chef
- The Caterer’s 2022 Hotel Catey Awards – Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year – The Ritz London
- London Venue & Catering Awards 2022 – Best Catering at a London Venue – The Ritz London
- AICR UK Receptionist of the Year 2022 – Jude Haddad – Receptionist
- Winner of the 2022 Master of Culinary Arts (MCA) for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) – Spencer Metzger – Head Chef
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Certificate of Excellence 2022 – The Ritz Restaurant
- Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards The Best Hotels in London – 3rd position – The Ritz London
- AA Hospitality Awards 2022 – Lifetime Achievement Award – John Williams MBE – Executive Chef
- The Community Awards of Mayfair & St James’s Bright Young Thing (35 and under) – Spencer Metzger – Head Chef
- The Caterer 2022 Acorn Award winner – Deepak Mallya – Premier Sous Chef
- The Caterer 2022 Acorn Award winner – Kumiko Hiwatari – Premier Pastry Sous Chef
- The National Restaurant Awards – Chef to Watch – Spencer Metzger – Head Chef
- The National Restaurant Awards – The Service Award – The Ritz Restaurant
- National Restaurant Awards 100 Best Restaurants in the UK – No 4 – The Ritz Restaurant
- British Restaurant Awards – Best Luxury Restaurant 2022 – The Ritz Restaurant
- Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards -The Ritz Restaurant – Number 25 of the top 100 restaurants in the UK
- The Caterer Acorn Awards 2021 – Koula Michaelides – Food and Beverage Manager and Spencer Metzger – Head Chef
- Number 44 at the National Restaurant Awards 100 Best Restaurants in the UK -The Ritz Restaurant
- Tom Crowley Award – HR in Hospitality Annual Awards for Excellence – Outstanding Leader of the Year – Jeevan Shetty – Head of Finance
- London Venue and Catering Awards 2021– Best Catering at a London Venue – The Ritz London
- Four AA Rosettes– The Ritz Restaurant
- Community Awards of Mayfair & St James’s – Long Service Award – Michael De Cozar – Head Concierge
- UK winner of ‘Le Taittinger’ International Culinary prize – Deepak Mallya – Sous Chef
- National Restaurant Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 – John Williams MBE – Executive Chef
- Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence 2019 – Miguel Blanco (service winner) – The Ritz London
- Best UK Sommelier 2019 winner – Matteo Furlan – Head Sommelier
- Roux Scholarship 2019 winner – Spencer Metzger – Premier Sous Chef
- Travel and Leisure “World’s Best” Awards – No 7 in the Top London City Hotels – The Ritz London