Gault&Millau Luxembourg 2027: the best chefs, restaurants and bars

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The Gault&Millau gastronomic guide unveils the year's winners in its latest "Gault&Millau Luxembourg 2027" edition. The selection showcases the country's best restaurants and brasseries, as well as H!P locations, unmissable bars and the crème de la crème of Luxembourg's chocolatiers. The guide also highlights local produce and the country's finest wines. Chef Ryôdô Kajiwara, from the restaurant Ryôdô, awarded the title of Chef of the Year 2027.

Ryôdô Kajiwara, Chef of the Year 2027

Ryôdô Kajiwara moved to Luxembourg when he was 24. Born in the Tokyo area, the young chef already had six years' experience in his home country when he arrived in the Grand Duchy, along with a keen desire to explore European cuisine. He went on to work in several leading Luxembourgish kitchens, notably at the Clairefontaine and Mosconi restaurants.

Little by little, the idea of opening his own restaurant took shape, and Ryôdô opened its doors in March 2020, a few weeks before the first lockdown due to the pandemic. In 2022, he was awarded the title of Chef of the Year for the first time, recognising not only the precision and meticulousness of his work, but also his resilience during the health crisis. At the time, this high honour being bestowed upon an Asian chef was still a rare occurrence for Gault&Millau.

Since then, driven by a refined vision of contemporary Japanese cuisine, Chef Ryôdô Kajiwara has established himself as one of the leading figures in Luxembourg's gastronomic scene. Named Chef of the Year 2027, this latest accolade confirms his status as an ambassador for a cuisine that creates a subtle dialogue between Japan and Europe. At his restaurant Ryôdô in Luxembourg City, he offers a culinary experience featuring "compositions [that] combine power and delicacy in a particularly accomplished return to basics", according to the jury. He was awarded a score of 16.5/20, earning the guide's distinctive third toque.

Young chef, baker, sommelier and the other 2027 award winners

The guide also selected winners in other categories:

  • Young chef of the year: chef Kim de Dood, from restaurant Le Lys (Luxembourg City).
  • Discovery of the year: chef Petros Koptsis, from restaurant La Distillerie (Bourglinster).
  • Mediterranean of the year: Chiara Putrino and chef Daniele Giannuzzi, from Kore Ristorante (Steinfort).
  • Pastry chef of the year:chef Pauline Michelin, from restaurant Grünewald Chef's Table (Luxembourg City).
  • Sommelier of the year: Julien Geisler, from restaurant Louis Linster (Frisange).
  • Venue team of the year: L'Orgue (Lintgen).
  • H!P of the year: Levantine (Luxembourg City).
  • Bar of the year: Trianon Cocktail Bar (Luxembourg City).

Local produce and wines display their dominance

In collaboration with Sou Schmaacht Lëtzebuerg, Gault&Millau has been recognising establishments that showcase local produce and culinary traditions for the past five years. The title of Restaurant Terroir & Tradition 2027 has been awarded to Guillou Campagne (Schouweiler). Led by Katell Guillou and chefs Guillaume Rotario and Fabien Duvauchelle, the restaurant passionately continues the legacy of Pierrik Guillou, upholding his high standards and expertise.

Once again this year, Gault&Millau Luxembourg is celebrating Luxembourg wines through its "Les Stars de la Moselle" supplement. This initiative aims to showcase the expertise of the Moselle's winegrowers and the ever-improving quality of their wines. As Marc Declerck, CEO of Gault&Millau Benelux, points out, "we felt it was essential to raise the profile of the Luxembourg Moselle, whose winegrowers have made significant strides in quality over the last 25 years. […], we wish to give greater visibility to these wines, which can now compete with those from neighbouring wine-growing regions and beyond."

Selected restaurants and artisans

The "Gault&Millau Luxembourg 2027" gastronomic guide is now available in bookshops. Foodies can also check the Gault&Millau app and the Luxembourg website to find out more about the 2027 selection.

Ma Langue Sourit is still the highest ranked restaurant with a score of 18.5/20. Among the most remarkable improvements in this edition, Le Lys has been awarded a third toque and achieved a score of 15.5/20, whilst Ryôdô continues its rise by scoring 16.5/20. When it comes to chocolatiers, nine locations are sure to please the palate of gourmets.

Of particular interest are the eight new locations listed in the guide, which confirm the country's unique creative culinary environment. Here is a selection: