Want the white-tablecloth experience without the eye-watering bill? These MICHELIN-starred spots run set-price lunch menus that punch way above their cost. Book early; allocations are limited and menus change with the seasons.
The headline picks
- Elephant (Torquay) — 1★
£35.95 / €41.35 (2 courses) · £42.50 / €48.88 (3 courses), Wed–Sat lunch.
Sunny harbour views and one of the best value starred lunches in Britain. Prices confirmed on the restaurant’s own menu page. - Bulrush (Bristol) — 1★
£48.00 / €55.20 (6-course tasting), Fri–Sat lunch.
Anglo-French technique with Japanese notes in a cosy Cotham townhouse. Lunch availability confirmed; pricing per MICHELIN’s cheap-lunch roundup. - 33 The Homend (Ledbury) — 1★
£54.00 / €62.10 (3 courses), Thu–Fri lunch.
Intimate, family-run dining with polished, seasonal plates. - heft (Newton-in-Cartmel, Lake District) — 1★
£49.00 / €56.35 (4 courses), Thu–Sat lunch.
£45.00 / €51.75 (2-course Sunday menu).
Kevin Tickle’s deeply Cumbrian cooking; set-lunch pricing appears on their sample menu. - Home by James Sommerin (Penarth) — 1★
£55.00 / €63.25 (3-course Sunday lunch) — per MICHELIN’s list.
Note: the restaurant currently advertises Sunday lunch from £65 on its own site; check when booking. - House of Tides (Newcastle upon Tyne) — 1★
£55.00 / €63.25 (three-course “Sunday Feast”).
Kenny Atkinson’s riverside flagship; great entry point to his cooking.
More great-value starred lunches (quick hits)
- Rogan & Co (Cartmel) — 1★: £49.00 / €56.35 (3 courses, Wed–Fri lunch).
- Walnut Tree (Llanddewi Skirrid) — 1★: £50.00 / €57.50 (3 courses, Wed–Sat lunch).
- John’s House (Mountsorrel) — 1★: £49.00 / €56.35 (3 courses, Wed–Sat lunch).
- Morston Hall (Norfolk) — 1★: £50.00 / €57.50 (3-course Sunday lunch).
- Skof (Manchester) — 1★: £55.00 / €63.25 (4 courses, Thu–Sat lunch).
Prices and availability above are drawn from MICHELIN’s “Cheapest MICHELIN-Star Restaurants for Lunch (UK & Ireland)” list published 1 Oct 2025, with extra confirmation from restaurant menu pages where available. Always reconfirm when you book; lunch offers can change. MICHELIN Guide
Why lunch is the move
- Same kitchens, softer prices: Fixed-price lunch lets you sample star-level technique for a fraction of dinner costs. MICHELIN Guide
- Earlier tables = better odds: Value menus have limited covers; midweek slots often release first. (Early-dining has surged across the UK in 2025.)
Booking tips
- Check the restaurant page for the latest menu and pricing (e.g., Elephant lists £35.95/£42.50 on its live lunch menu).
- Mind the day windows: Many deals are Wed–Fri only, with a few Sunday lunch exceptions (Home, House of Tides, Morston Hall).
- Dietary requests: Set menus are tight; flag requirements when reserving.
