Ramsay's Le Gavroche acquisition confirmed

Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group has secured a 15-year lease on the former Le Gavroche site, where Matt Abé will open his first solo venture later this year.

Abé will step down from his role as chef-patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to open his own restaurant at 43 Upper Brook Street.

Established by Albert Roux and Michel Roux Sr in 1967, the restaurant was the UK's first to receive one, two and three Michelin stars. The classical French fine-dining institution moved to Brook Street in Mayfair in 1981, with Ramsay himself cooking in the kitchen in 1989. 
Michel Roux Jr, who took over in 1991, announced the restaurant’s closure in January 2024 after 55 years. 

“Le Gavroche holds some incredible memories from my early career,” says Ramsay, “When I heard the property was going to be available, it felt like the right moment to support Matt and come full circle with a restaurant that I loved so much.  It has been incredible watching Matt grow throughout the 18 years that we have worked together; he is such a talent and now is absolutely the right time for him to take this next step in his career.”

Abé adds: “This is a dream come true for me.  After 16 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, I’m ready to grow my ambition and open my own restaurant.  I am grateful to Gordon for his support, the faith he has shown in me, and I am incredibly excited about this huge opportunity.”
Abé will continue to consult for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, with more details set to be announced in due course.

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