Has Gordon Ramsay Ever Lost a Michelin Star?

Most people have heard of Gordon Ramsay, the British celebrity chef and restaurateur who has become a household name all over the world. He is renowned for his high standards and uncompromising approach to food preparation and presentation. This has led to him becoming a Michelin starred chef and having several restaurants awarded prestigious Michelin stars.

Michelin stars are one of the highest honours in the culinary industry, with only a handful of restaurants being awarded them each year. However, these awards can also be taken away from restaurants if their standards drop or if they simply don’t maintain them. So, has Gordon Ramsay ever lost a Michelin star?

Unfortunately, it appears that he has indeed lost one of his Michelin stars in the past. In 2013, Ramsay’s restaurant at Claridge’s in London was downgraded from three stars to two. This meant that it was no longer eligible for inclusion on the prestigious list of ‘Michelin Three-Star Restaurants’.

Ramsay himself was philosophical about the downgrade, saying: “It’s disappointing but I accept it as part of life and part of cooking…it just makes me more determined to strive for three stars again.”

Since then, Ramsay has opened several new restaurants but none have been awarded three stars yet. He currently holds five Michelin stars across two restaurants; one two-star restaurant at Claridge’s and four one-star establishments.

Conclusion:

Yes, Gordon Ramsay has indeed lost a Michelin star in the past when his restaurant at Claridge’s was downgraded from three to two stars in 2013. Despite this setback, he remains one of Britain’s most acclaimed chefs with five Michelin stars across two restaurants.