the UK to receive a Michelin star and was the first British restaurant to receive two Michelin stars, this in 1977 while still at Lower Sloane Street. In 1982, after a move to the larger Upper Brook Street premises, it became the first restaurant in the UK to be awarded three stars. It retained this rating until 1993 when it lost a star as the Chef Patron formally changed from Albert Roux to his son. Regarding the loss of the third star Michel Roux Jr said that "Certainly I would love three stars. I believe in the system and the recognition would be wonderful. But I am not cooking that style of food. There are dishes that are worthy of it but my style really doesn't suit that status." See also List of French restaurants List of Michelin starred restaurants List of restaurants in London Jesse Dunford Wood, a chef at the Le Gavroche Chef Thierry Laborde References External links – official site 1967 establishments in England Buildings and structures in the City of Westminster French restaurants in London Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the United Kingdom Restaurants established in 1967 Roux family Tourist attractions in the City of Westminster