London: Three Michelin Star Meals for Under £55

In recent times, with the endless layoffs in the tech world and the Western world experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, we all want to make sure we get the best bang for our buck.

However, there are some things that we don’t compromise on – and one of those things is good dining experiences.

London has a bevvy of Michelin starred restaurants, with some truly affordable menus. [l1] Visiting these top-rated restaurants for a leisurely lunch or an early dinner is often a great way to experience Michelin star dining for a fraction of the dinner price – and the menu is rarely all too different.

Galvin La Chappelle – 1 Michelin Star

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A French fine dining restaurant in Spitalfields, Galvin La Chapelle is run by a duo of brothers; Chris and Jeff Galvin. [l2] Selecting fresh ingredients daily from Covent Square Market, the team at work to create and serve a seasonal menu using local produce. The setting of Galvin La Chapelle is beautiful, and the interiors are nothing short of stunning, the carefully looked after redbrick building has high ceilings, impressive arched windows and large imposing [l3] columns.

Price: Three Course Lunch Menu – £45[l4]

Location: 35 Spital Square, E1 6DY London

Leroy – 1 Michelin Star

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An unassuming, shabby-chic wine bar, bistro in the heart of Shoreditch, Leroy is modern British dining experience [l5] . With the vinyl record player humming in the background, diners can expect all the flair and flavours of fine dining, in a comfortable and welcoming setting. Michelin note that at Leroy “you can see the team turning top-notch ingredients into unpretentious dishes which burst with complementary tastes and textures.”[l6]

Price: Three Course Lunch Menu - £32

Location: 18 Phipp Street, EC2A 4NU London

Trishna – 1 Michelin Star

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Although this Marylebone Michelin star restaurant might be found on Blandford Street, the food here is far from bland. Serving traditional Indian fare usually found in the south-west region of India, Trishna also has an array of contemporary dishes. Explore re-imagined street food dishes or stick to your favourites, either way your tastebuds will be taken on a well-rounded and memorable journey.[l7]

Price: Three Course Lunch and Early Bird Menu (Until 6.15pm) - £40 [l8]

Location: 15-17 Blandford Street, W1U 3DG London