A Northamptonshire restaurant has earned a place in the prestigious Michelin Guide 2026, marking another milestone for its head chef and his team.

The Cedar Restaurant at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa has been recognised for its modern British cooking, having previously progressed from two to three AA Rosettes under head chef Joe Gould.

Joe joined the historic country house hotel in 2023 and has overseen the development of its seven-course tasting menu, which combines seasonal British ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques.

The Michelin Guide praised the restaurant's ambitious menu, highlighting its creativity and singling out a dish of rabbit with lovage and saffron.

Its entry describes The Cedar as a well-run restaurant offering attractive dishes with occasional creative touches.

Joe said: "Being included in the Michelin Guide is a huge achievement for the whole team and something we are incredibly proud of. We have worked hard to keep pushing The Cedar forward, both in terms of the food we put on the plate and the overall dining experience we create for our guests.

"Our approach is grounded in quality ingredients and thoughtful sourcing, but we also enjoy the opportunity to be creative, giving our classic British menus a contemporary twist."

The restaurant's menu changes throughout the year to reflect seasonal produce, with ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers.

The Cedar is now the second restaurant within the Hand Picked Hotels collection to feature in the Michelin Guide, joining Tassili at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in Jersey.

Julia Hands, chair of Hand Picked Hotels, said the recognition reflected the team's dedication.

She added: "The Cedar is a great example of that approach, and its inclusion in the Michelin Guide marks an important milestone for Joe and the team."

The achievement follows The Cedar's progression to three AA Rosettes and adds to the culinary recognition enjoyed by the hotel group, which has 18 hotels holding between one and four AA Rosettes.

The Michelin Guide lists The Cedar under its Modern Cuisine category.