Our regular weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town. This week sees a new 'almost vegan' spot opening at Somerset House, a huge new Stratford development and a new restaurant from Michel Roux among others...
Café Petiole
Temple - South Wing, Somerset House, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Following on from the success of Tendril, Rishim Sachdeva is carrying on in the same "almost vegan" vein with this new cafe in Somerset House. As well as new dishes like a mustard mushroom focaccia with daikon pickle, you'll be able to pick up some of the signatures from Tendril like the vegan tiramisu as well as the white bean spread that we're obsessed with.
Opening date: 21 May 2024
Riverside East
Stratford - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton St, London E20 2AD
This is a huge new endeavour from the people behind summer pop-up Between the Bridges, but this time they're going permanent in Stratford. As well as a sizeable café and terrace, there's also The Yard, a huge space for street food, market stalls and more. There will be outdoor screenings this summer, and look out for another restaurant here, opening later in the year.
Opening date: 20 May 2024
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Forza Taps
South Bank - National Theatre, Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
Forza Wine is already doing great business in its home at the National Theatre, but they're about to heat things up for the summer by taking over the Weston Terrace here too. Forza Taps, as the name suggests, is going to serve up drinks on tap along with a snacks menu.
Opening date: 20 May 2024
Chez Roux
Marylebone - 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
After shutting up shop at Le Gavroche, this is Michel Roux's new home in London, inside The Langham (taking over the Palm Court room). He says it's inspired by the time the Roux family first moved to London, so you can expect a few throwbacks on the menu. It's all about combining British classics with traditional French cooking methods, with dishes like Welsh rarebit and grilled lobster with fries and bearnaise on the menu.
Opening date: 22 May 2024
Circe's
Waterloo - Mercury House, 11 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UL
This new big rooftop space is appearing where Bar Elba used to be, opening just in time as the warmer weather hits the city. Up here, they're going for a Mediterranean feel, with lots of nods to classic Greek mythology and Med-inspired dishes. Dishes like serrano croquettes and cajun spiced fritto misto are planned for the menu and expect lots of events over the summer, including live music, screenings and more.
Opening date: 24 May 2024
La Maison Ani
Knightsbridge - The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY
La Maison Ami is taking over the main dining space in the Carlton Tower Jumeirah, which boasts a terrace overlooking Cadogan Gardens. This time it's a combo of French and Mediterranean dining, and it comes from the same people who opened Gaia in Mayfair recently. Expect lots of classics like croque monsieurs and French onion soup as well as some Med touches like roasted fillet of seabass in tomato sauce with sumac rice.
Opening date: 25 May 2024
SMSH BN
Soho - 126 Charing Cross Road, London W2CH 0LA
The latest burger restaurant to embrace the smash burger craze, this comes from the chef who previously set up MNKY HSE. Here, they add wagyu beef to the mix, with their signature offering comprising of double Wagyu patties, secret sauce, pickled cucumber, pickled jalapenos, grilled onions, crispy shallots, and American cheese - all in a potato bun. They'll also be open for breakfast if you need a change from your morning McMuffin.
Opening date: 20 May 2024
Also opening
Bobo Social (Ealing) - They're bringing brunch to Ealing every day of the week
Opened last week
As a quick reminder - here's what opened in the capital last week:
Kioku by Endo (Whitehall) - Endo Kazutoshi opened his restaurant at the
Papi on Tuesdays (London Fields) - The restaurant opened on Tuesday for the first time and unveiled a special menu
The Hero (Maida Vale) - The pub has returned, this time run by the people behind The Pelican
Bunsik (Earl's Court) - The Korean corn dogs latest outpost (with a few new additions)
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