Legado in Shoreditch has won its first Michelin star

Legado is headed by chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho who has been cooking in London for more than two decades at the likes of Sabor and Barrafina.

The sought after Michelin stars were handed out at a ceremony in Dublin last night with the eatery gaining its first Michelin star.

The dining room at Spanish restaurant Legado which opened six months ago. (Image: Milo Brown)

Barragán Mohacho opened the 82-seat restaurant at the end of August 2025 as part of the Montacute Yards development off Shoreditch High Street.

It celebrates Spanish cuisine including lesser known dishes, regional culinary traditions and the country's artisan producers.

Alongside the restaurant is the Legado Taberna, a less formal space that echoes Barcelona’s vaulted ceilings, with a fish display at one end and a bar and deli at the other where walk-ins can enjoy sherry, cava, and pintxos small plates.

The restaurant's name translates as legacy and the menu features signature rustic dishes such as whole suckling pig, goats cheese tempura, octopus with caper berries and paprika oil, skate wing tortilla, and Legado sandwich made from beef and smoked cheese between slices of deep fried swiss chard coated in panko crumbs.

Barragán Mohacho, who hails from Bilbao, said: "Legado receiving its first Michelin star is a great honour and source of pride for both myself and the entire team. It is a testament to their hard work and shared commitment to Spanish cuisine.

"Since arriving in London, my focus has always been to share the Spanish food and hospitality that raised me, and I’m excited by the way Legado has been doing that."

Legado was only just added to The Michelin Guide in December with inspectors writing: "Anybody who has eaten at Sabor will have been excited for this new opening from Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho – one of Spain's greatest exports to the London dining scene – and they won’t be disappointed by Legado’s exuberant cooking and well-oiled service.

"The extensive menu shows off all the kitchen’s considerable talents, including a whole section on suckling pig that uses every part of the animal in a series of delicious ways. Not long after opening, it’s already a hit and it’s no surprise, given what a wonderful celebration of Spanish cuisine it is."

Legado is at Montacute Yards, Shoreditch. legadorestaurants.com