Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is a new table-service restaurant at Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney. Crafted by the celebrity chef, the restaurant opened in July of 2026 with dinner service that is now expanding into lunch. The restaurant is inspired by a 60’s London pub setting, both in aesthetic and menu, paired with modernity. The restaurant offers a 10% discount to Magic Key holders. In this post, we’ll review Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby’s atmosphere, cuisine and value.

Downtown Disney’s dining revitalization has been fueled by well known chefs and proven commodities. Chef Carlos Gaytán, a multiple Michelin star winner, heads the fantastic Paseo, Centrico, and Tiendita trio of restaurants in the middle of the resort. The popular chain, Din Tai Fung, opened 2 years ago and remains extremely popular while being one of the best restaurant at Disneyland Resort. Those openings paved the path for the biggest celebrity chef in the world, Gordon Ramsay, to come to Anaheim.

While it’s hard to know just how hands on the British TV star was in the creation of The Carnaby, his presence is unavoidable. Along with the somewhat awkward restaurant name that prominently features his name, Gordon Ramsay’s face greets guests as they enter the burnt orange and gold doors. His stare hovers above the Beef Wellington in a photo right by the elevator, daring you to take the stairs. His book, titled after the famous insult turned meme, “Idiot Sandwich” is featured prominently in that entryway.

There’s no question that having Gordon Ramsay’s name on a restaurant draws people, and rightfully so. He’s a restauranteur, created multiple hit TV shows and is a 17 time Michelin star winner. Something tells me that a British inspired pub in Downtown Disney without his name on it wouldn’t be booked out months in advance. Or maybe I’m being complimentary because I’m intimidated by the prospect of him calling me an idiot sandwich.

While Gordon Ramsay is the headliner and main selling point, his presence becomes less noticeable once you’re actually seated in The Carnaby. Outside of the entryway, the whole restaurant is upstairs above the new Earl of Sandwich. Menacing stares above famous meat dishes are exchanged for bright colors in the artwork and a blend of retro and modern design. The pops of color are seen immediately in the mural above the stairwell.

Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby was sold as having a 60’s London Pub theme and there are moments where that does come to life. The bar is probably most successful in trying to send guests back in time. For the rest of the seating areas, “inspired by” seems like a more fitting word choice than “themed” to the 1960’s London. That won’t matter to most people but such is the life of a theme park blogger. I don’t find The Carnaby to be an immersive step back in time but instead a nice, modern looking restaurant with nods to an older pub and the British (Rock) Invasion. That was the safer route to go in design and is probably more people’s cup of tea, pun very much intended.

The Carnaby is pretty small in footprint relative to other Disneyland Resort restaurants. The bar feels the most open of the rooms, with fewer tables and the green upholstered stools. I liked this area a lot with dark green and wood tones contrasting the bright photos and natural light. There’s a large drink selection showcased behind the bartenders. We also really liked the tile flooring in this room.

The Carnaby’s main indoor section is this long hallway with wood on both the ceiling and floor. I think this section is a nice blend of Californian with some of that 60’s pub influence. Most of those influences come on the wall of art with band posters, photographs of London and colorful art pieces. Also, the light fixtures are elite throughout the restaurant. I know you all were wondering.

That seated hallway leads into more of a square room that features the same design concepts. I’m curious how The Carnaby looks once the sun sets. The inside utilizes natural light with their floor to ceiling windows throughout the restaurant. It looks very nice inside, even with our theme versus inspired by nitpicks.

As I mentioned, the restaurant’s footprint is on the smaller side and heavily features outside decks. The photo above is the front deck, facing Downtown Disney. Obviously, the artwork isn’t featured out here but the views are nice and I like the brown chairs, as the color change looks a little more vintage to my (amateur) eye. We ended up sitting out here for our meal in August and it was hot. On certain days, dining on the deck could be very unpleasant especially for lunch. That said, other times of the year will be beautiful. We probably preferred the inside seating over outside but definitely see the appeal of this more relaxed setting.

Speaking of relaxed, the back deck goes heavy on the floral and tree vibes. It’s really lovely out there even if all 60’s London pub pretenses are dropped. It’s our understanding that this space will be used for private events when applicable and open to regular seating when there isn’t a private event. That makes complete sense with how this space is decorated and how they have a separate bar. Here are a few other photos from the back deck.

I’ve mentioned the artwork quite a few times already but would be remiss if I didn’t bring up this mural that’s near the restrooms.

It’s cool and all, adding a lot of color and British representation to the restaurant. I don’t have much in the way of commentary on what this piece of art does for the restaurant outside of liking it pretty well. The real reason I bring this up is because of my confusion on why the art prominently features Kirsten Dunst? You all see it too, right? She’s front and center and is a dead ringer for the excellent actress. Is this mural from elsewhere in the world and replicated for The Carnaby? If so, is the artist a big Kiki fan? Did Kirsten, or better yet Jesse Plemons, paint this? I’m searching for answers.

Confusion about movie stars in murals aside, I like the atmosphere at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. I don’t think the restaurant is transportive or particularly immersive when it comes to theme, but I do like the design. In certain places, the artwork can be a little overbearing but the color it adds to the restaurant is unique. Pair that with a solid British Rock playlist (that doesn’t stick to the 60’s) and The Carnaby makes for a really nice place to have a meal. It’s versatile enough to be a date spot or just a place to go with friends. That generality is inviting even if it does hold the atmosphere back from being something greater.

Before we dive into the food, one note about Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. The restaurant is booked solid for months at the moment. If you don’t have a reservation but really want to go soon, I have good news. Lunch service will open in the next week and that will bring more reservations. Even without that, be on the lookout for same day reservations to open up as people cancel or they add availability. We’ve had luck nearly every afternoon in looking at same day availability. Of course, that won’t work for everyone if they’re making other Disneyland or Southern California plans but it does seem like an option.

Moving on to the food, here’s a look at the menu. Apparently, the lunch menu will vary slightly from the dinner options. I’d expect the popular items to be available regardless of the time of day. The menu has a wide variance in price, with the cheapest entree being $25 and the most expensive being that famed Beef Wellington at $73. Price does not include Gordon Ramsay staring at you over the Beef Wellington.

We started with the Parker Rolls, consisting of Warm Brioche served with Whipped Butter. These are $14 and I get that it’s just a bread appetizer but don’t thing twice about ordering these. Just do it. This is one of those cases where butter is inside of the rolls, on top of the rolls and served with the rolls and it’s amazing in every instance. There’s a touch of salt on top of the Brioche to add a little depth to the buttery-ness (should be a word). The top of the Parker Rolls crisped up just a touch to add little more texture. These were fantastic!

No sense in burying the lede, we ordered the popular Beef Wellington. I’m guessing most people will if they’re coming to Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby and have watched any amount of Hell’s Kitchen in their lives. Served alongside Potato Purée, Fresh Herb Salad, and Red Wine Demi, we liked the Wellington but didn’t love it. There’s a lot of different components to the taste with the Fillet, Red Wine Demi, Mushroom Paste and Ham but I wouldn’t say any of them blew us away. The meat was tender and the pastry seemed to be cooked very well but this dish ended up falling in the “glad we tried it but probably won’t get again” category. The $73 price tag definitely plays a role in those thoughts as the bang for the buck just isn’t there.

That’s compared to the value of the $64 12 oz Prime Rib which includes table-side service (if you care about that sort of thing) and a host of sides. The presentation was impressive and the wait staff told us this is one of only two Gordon Ramsay restaurants to feature the Prime Rib Cart.

As for the meat, we both thought it was really good. The mushroom crust was a highlight and it was cooked to a wonderful medium rare. This wasn’t the best Prime Rib I’ve ever had, as the flavor was a little muted, but it was delicious and something I’d be happy to order again. The 4 sides played a big role in that, as it added a lot of value. I’ll run through those 4 briefly.

The highlight of the 4 was the Creamed Spinach served with Nutmeg and Crispy Shallots. This was creamy and delicious, not at all bitter. There was plenty of texture here to keep the dish away from being mushy and I think a strong amount of butter added to the flavor. This review is very pro-butter, it seems!

We also really enjoyed the Roasted Carrots, having a nice crunch to them and served in a sweet glaze. I don’t typically like cooked carrots but happily ate all of these so that should tell you all you need to know!

Here are the Mashed Potatoes, although I don’t actually see them listed with the Prime Rib on the menu now so I wonder if they were pulled or if it’s just an oversight. Whatever the case, these were just okay. They came off a little dry. Melissa and I both liked the potatoes with the Wellington more.

The Yorkshire Pudding was the most disappointing of the sides. It did rise and present like a souffle but was still a little dry outside of a few bites. The taste is eggy, similar to a Dutch Baby without the lemon or powdered sugar. Neither of us were impressed by this but it’s possible we just don’t really care for Yorkshire Pudding as this was our first time trying it.

Sides run around $15 at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby so the Prime Rib offering 4 of them included in the $64 is a good deal relative to the rest of the menu. It’s a plate I’d recommend sharing!

If you’re looking for an entree under $40 then the Cottage Pie ($38) blew us away. Honestly, it might be the way to go even if you don’t care about price. Consisting of Beef Short Rib, Potato Crust, and Baby Vegetables this was fantastic. The potatoes crisped up on the top of the dish to make a crust like texture and the Beef Short Rib was full of flavor and shredded finely. Melissa and I both agreed that this ended up being our favorite entree and we’re looking forward to a cooler day to come back and get it again.

Ending the meal with Sticky Toffee Pudding was a prerequisite. It did not disappoint. The Warm Date Cake is topped with Ice Cream and Toffee Sauce. Caramel was the dominant flavor and was delicious, while the cake was served warm and melted in our mouths. Other desserts also looked tasty but when in Rome (or in a 60’s London Pub inspired restaurant with Gordon Ramsay’s name on it).

The dessert was a fantastic end to our meal. While there are a few small nits to pick with the theme and food, we both came away very impressed by the dining experience. The price is prohibitive of going to this spot often but Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is an excellent addition to the Disneyland Resort dining scene. I don’t think it immediately vaults to the top of the rankings in Downtown Disney, but the competition is fierce between this, Centrico, Din Tai Fung and Paseo. With the celebrity chef name attached, a menu that features some of his signature dishes, and a fun environment, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is worthy of the hype.

Overall Rating – 9/10

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