In 1993 Ramsay took the reins of the newly opened Aubergine. Within three years, he had earned two Michelin stars. After a breakup with the restaurant’s backers, Ramsay left Aubergine, taking his staff with him.
In 1998, Chef Ramsay opened his first wholly owned restaurant, Gordon Ramsay’s, at the age of 32. The London restaurant was quickly recognized as one of the best in the world and was awarded three stars by Michelin.


