Gordon Ramsay to open a second restaurant at The Savoy, The River

Tanwen Dawn-Hiscox

Deputy Editor

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is putting his name to another restaurant at The Savoy with the launch of a seafood eatery at the central London restaurant next month.

The River, a relaxed sister restaurant to The Savoy Grill, designed by Russell Stage Studio, will open next month, serving a seafood-focused menu, with central bar offering oysters, caviar and ceviche. The team will be led by Matt Worswick, executive chef at the hotel.

While he has been overseeing the restaurant at the historical hotel since 2003, Ramsay's wider restaurant empire is currently comprised of 24 UK sites (including his three Michelin-starred restaurant, overseen by co-chef patron Matt Abé) and 17 international venues. It will soon be expanded further still with the launch of more Street Burger and Street Pizza branches across the country.

On the launch, Gordon Ramsay said: "I absolutely love the Savoy. I never tire of walking across the historic Strand forecourt, through the revolving doors and into the stunning hotel lobby. Eighteen years ago, it was a dream come true to take over the Savoy Grill, so to be trusted with a second restaurant in the heart of this incredible location is an absolute honour.

"The UK has some of the finest shellfish and seafood in the word and I'm delighted we are going to showcase this amazing produce and support the hard-working providers too. The team are raring to go and I'm really look forward to welcoming our guests to the new restaurant in the coming weeks."

Managing director of the Savoy Franck Arnold added: "We're really excited to play host to the next outpost in Gordon Ramsay's collection of spectacular restaurants and to extend our collaboration with him. I have no doubt that the River restaurant will become a destination for lovers of great food the world over and a welcome addition to our culinary choices for our guests.

"The design is beautiful and having enjoyed tasting the menus to come, I know the dining will be quite delicious! Gordon is the most celebrated chef of his generation and leads a wonderfully talented team, just as revolutionary chef Auguste Escoffier did back in his time at the Savoy.

"This next step in our future reflects our past and our ever-present desire to innovate and work with the best of the best. We can't wait for it to open."

What is Gordon Ramsay's net worth?

Gordon Ramsay's net worth is estimated to be £610M, with the chef reportedly taking home a huge £90M per year.

As well as his huge wealth and income as a restaurateur, Gordon is also regarded as one of Britain's top celebrity chefs.

As a TV personality, Gordon has worked on all of the major TV channels including BBC One, ITV and Channel 4, and is also a big name on US television.

How many restaurants does Gordon Ramsay Own?

According to his company website, Gordon Ramsay has 58 restaurants.

In London alone, there are 12 bars and restaurants owned by Gordon Ramsay.

Some of these include the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Chelsea; the one Michelin-starred Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay in Knightsbridge; and the Savoy Grill - Gordon Ramsay, which previously held one Michelin star.

Gordon Ramsay has or currently owns restaurants in Scotland, Dubai, the US, France, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Qatar, Australia, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Czech Republic and South Africa.

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