GORDON Ramsay has revealed his plans to take over a well-known Michelin-starred restaurant that has been seen on MasterChef.
The Mayfair site was known for its French cuisine and for being the first restaurant to be awarded one, two and three stars.
The Hell’s Kitchen star was previously mentored at Le Gavroche[/caption]
Le Gavroche restaurant in Mayfair shut its doors in January but could be serving guests under a different name going forward[/caption]
Ever since its opening in 1967, Le Gavroche has been synonymous with the English-French chef Michel Roux Jr.
That was until the two star eatery closed its doors last month so the 63-year-old could “make time for a better work / life balance”.
The iconic restaurant has been known to help many celebrity chefs launch their careers including Marco Pierre White and Marcus Wareing.
It even served the late Queen on her 90th birthday.
Gordon Ramsay, who was a previous resident at the site for two years, has opted to step into the shoes of his former mentor’s son.
In the late nineties, Ramsay cooked under Albert Roux who opened the original restaurant with his brother Michel.
According to Westminster Council, Gordan Ramsay Restaurants is set to acquire Le Gavroche after a successful premise license transfer application.
It has reportedly been completed under his operating company, Union Street Café.
Silvano Giraldin, who oversaw the dining room at Gavroche for more than 30 years, has reportedly been listed as premises supervisor.
Chef patron Matt Abé could be set to be in charge of the kitchen, according to The Standard.
Whether Ramsay will look to change the title or head up the new project is still unconfirmed.
Yet, it would be no surprise for the celebrity restaurateur with eight existing Michelin stars who has recently gained a number of London ventures.
Adding to his portfolio in recent months, Ramsay has opened a cookery school, two restaurants and a bar at the City of London’s tallest building.
The host of 22 Bishopsgate has even ensured a chef’s table spin-off of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which has three-stars in Chelsea.
Michel Roux Jr has also been exploring new sites as he took on the Langham at Portland Place.
He previously described Le Gavroche to Restaurant Online: “Those were really tough and long days and weeks.
“I was doing 80-90 hours a week sometimes and I think ‘god, did I really go through all that?’ I can’t say I absolutely loved every moment but it’s something I would do again.
“I’m glad I came to a decision to close and move on. I can sit comfortably with that.”
The Sun has approached Gordon Ramsay Restaurants for comment.
Ramsay has opened a number of new sites in recent months[/caption]
