Le Manoir loses Michelin stars and world ranking after closure
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 13:31 · Archive
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire has lost its two Michelin stars for the first time in 42 years after closing for refurbishment.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, has lost both its Michelin stars for the first time in its 42-year history. The restaurant, owned by Belmond and founded by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc in 1984, closed its doors on 1 January 2026 for a year and a half of refurbishments and renovations.
The temporary closure has also seen Le Manoir excluded from La Liste's new ranking of the world's best restaurants. Although Oxfordshire itself did not feature in the prestigious list, The Dining Room at Whatley Manor in Malmesbury, just over an hour's drive from Oxford, secured a place among the top 1,000 restaurants globally with a score of 84.5 out of 100. The Dining Room currently holds one Michelin star under Executive Chef Ricki Weston.
The Nut Tree Inn in Murcott near Kidlington is now the only establishment in Oxfordshire with a Michelin star, having held one since 2008.
How it is being reported
- Le Manoir snubbed in prestigious world awards after losing Michelin starsOxfordshire's Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons has been snubbed in a prestigious world awards after losing its two Michelin stars.Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 12:34
- Le Manoir snubbed in prestigious world awards after losing Michelin starsOxfordshire's Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons has been snubbed in a prestigious world awards after losing its two Michelin stars.Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 12:34
In this story: Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons · Raymond Blanc · Great Milton · Belmond · The Nut Tree Inn · Oxfordshire · The Dining Room at Whatley Manor · Malmesbury
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