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Coming Soon list
April 2025
Chuck's Rotisserie and Deli
In a nutshell: Chicken in Brixton
Where is it? Brixton - 9 Market Row, London SW9 8LF
Why should you care? Two seasoned restaurateurs are teaming up for this rotisserie restaurant, cooking up responsibly-raised chickens and slow-cooked pork belly. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 12 April 2025
Soft launch: 50% off all the bill on the opening day (walk-in only)
Burger & Lobster Kensington
In a nutshell: Burger, lobster and added brunch
Where is it? Kensington - 222 Kensington High Street, London W8 7RG England
Why should you care? The latest Burger and Lonster takes over from an expired Gordon Ramsay burger, and this time they're adding a new brunch to the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 13 April 2025
Alfie's
In a nutshell: Fancy upstairs restaurant for Belgravia pub
Where is it? Belgravia - 10 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LA
Why should you care? Belgravia pub The Alfred Tennyson is unveiling a new upstairs dining room, led by Ben Tish and with a more elevated offering than the pub, with paté en croute, soufflé and more on the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 14 April 2025
The Kerfield Arms
In a nutshell: The Baring goes south
Where is it? Camberwell -16 Grove Lane, London SE5 8SY
Why should you care? The team that launched hit Islington pub The Baring are opening their second pub in Camberwell, headed up by the same chef. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 15 April 2025
Ara
In a nutshell: Amber gets a follow-up
Where is it? Aldgate - 1 New Drum St, London E1 7AY
Why should you care? The man behind another Aldgate restaurant, Amber, is opening this restaurant focused with his "love of travel and experimentation" and proper attention to sustainability. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 15 April 2025
Soft launch: 50% off food from 15-30 April with our exclusive offer.
Black Tap Burger
In a nutshell: Burgers and HUGE shakes.
Where is it? Soho - 4 Glasshouse Street, London W1B 5DQ
Why should you care? This the flagship location for the New York burger chain that are as much known for their massive Crazy Shakes as they are for their burgers. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 17 April 2025
Ceru Farringdon
In a nutshell: Eastern Med food
Where is it? Farringdon - Denmark House, 9-13 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DR
Why should you care? This is the next opening for the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant with a menu featuring food from Turkey through to the Lebanon and over to Cyprus. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 22 April 2025
Josephine Marylebone
In a nutshell: Classic French from the Bosis
Where is it? Maryleone - 6-8 Blandford St, London W1U 4AU
Why should you care? After huge success with the first Josephine in Chelsea, Claude and Lucy Bosi are now bringing it to Marylebone. Expect similar classic French food. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 24 April 2025
Mr Porter
In a nutshell: Underground steakhouse
Where is it? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
Why should you care? This steakhouse started in Amsterdam and now it's taking over what was once Trader Vic's for a stylish new bar and restaurant in the Park Lane Hilton. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 28 April 2025
Fulham Pier
In a nutshell: Football adjacent food hall.
Where is it? Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
Why should you care? This is a new food hall that is part of the new Riverside development by Fulham's football ground, featuring food traders, bars, alfresco seating by the river and lots more. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 28 April 2025
Bubala
In a nutshell: Plant-based and Middle Eastern
Where is it? King's Cross - Unit 1, Cadence Court, 4 Tapper Walk, London N1C 4ED
Why should you care? Middle-Eastern plant-based restaurant Bubala is opening in King's Cross, with a restaurant that will have many of the Bubala classics on the menu here, like their confit latkes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 28 April 2025
Molly Mc's
In a nutshell: Singing pub
Where is it? Southwark - 96 Isabella Street, London SE1 8DD
Why should you care? Coming from the people behind MC and Sons, this is a "singing pub" with ‘shebeen’-style singing rooms and trad music in the main pub too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 29 April 2025
May 2025
Ikea Oxford Circus
In a nutshell: Meatballs in the city
Where is it? Bayswater - 538-540 Oxford St, London W1C 1LS
Why should you care? A massive Ikea is coming to Oxford Circus (where Top Shop once was) and, most importantly, it will have a cafe selling their amazing meatballs. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 1 May 2025
Fortune Fried Chicken
In a nutshell: Thai fried chicken
Where is it? Bayswater - 538-540 Oxford St, London W1C 1LS
Why should you care? The man behind Gunpowder and an ex-Begging Bowl founder have teamed up for this restaurant that's inspired by a fried chicken dish that originated on the streets of Bangkok. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 1 May 2025
Soft launch: 50% off the menu on the first day (walk-in only)
Parasol
In a nutshell: Bar from Ruby's/Sun Tavern team
Where is it? Dalston - 36 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XJ
Why should you care? The team behind The Sun Tavern have teamed up with the man behind Ruby's for this new basement bar that will have cheese & charcuterie from Provisions. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 1 May 2025
Jamie Oliver in John Lewis
In a nutshell: Cookery school + cafe
Where is it? Marylebone - 300 Oxford St, London W1C 1DX
Why should you care? Launching as part of a big revamp of the Oxford Street store, Jamie Oliver is opening a new cafe alongside his latest cookery school. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 8 May 2025
Hello JoJo
In a nutshell: Forza Win takeover
Where is it? Camberwell - 31 Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8TR
Why should you care? Taking over from Forza Win, this will be both a bakery and neighbourhood restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 10 May 2025
E5 bakehouse at the V&A East Storehouse
In a nutshell: Gallery/museum bakery/cafe
Where is it? Stratford - V&A East Storehouse, London E20 3AX
Why should you care? The next opening for very popular cafe/bakery E5 Bakehouse is inside the new V&A Storehouse in Stratford, bringing with them the usual sandwiches, pastries and more. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 31 May 2025
Norbert's
In a nutshell: Rotisserie chicken for Dulwich
Where is it? East Dulwich - 5-6 Melbourne Terrace, Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8PL
Why should you care? This restaurant sees John Ogier (ex-The Marksman and Lasdun) and chef Jack Coghlan (ex-Planque and Lyle's) teaming up for a rotisserie chicken restaurant, which also has snacks like popcorn sweetbreads. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Duchy
In a nutshell: Leroy reborn
Where is it? Shoreditch - 18 Phipp Street, London EC2A 4NU
Why should you care? What was Leroy has been taken over by two Loroy alum, Alex Grant and chef Simon Shand. The menu here will cover cuisine from south-east France to North West Italy, with dishes like brown crab arancini on the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Rogues 2.0
In a nutshell: Sandwich shop moves and evolves
Where is it? Hackney - Arch 263 Poyser Street, London E2 9RF
Why should you care? The original Rogue's sandwich shop has been such a hit that they're moving to a much bigger space with new sandwiches, drinks and more on the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Romeo San
In a nutshell: Le Relais does a Temaki bar
Where is it? Marylebone - 38 George Street, London W1U 7DS
Why should you care? This comes from the family who own Le Relais de Venise l’Entrecôte and this time they're opening a luxury Japanese handroll restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Marjorie's
In a nutshell: French restaurant and wine bar
Where is it? Soho - 26 Foubert's Place, London W1F 7PP
Why should you care? An ex-Le Gavroche chef is in the kitchen for this modern take on a French-inspired restaurant and wine bar. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Locatelli at the National Gallery
In a nutshell: Giorgio in the gallery
Where is it? Trafalgar Square - 12 St Martin's St, London SW1Y 5BS
Why should you care? Giorgio Locatelli may have closed Locanda Locatelli, but he's already opening a new Italian restaurant, this time inside the National Gallery, with the gallery also influencing the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Osteria Angelina
In a nutshell: Angelina's second coming
Where is it? City of London - 1 Nicholl's Clarke Yard, off Blossom Steet, E1 6SH
Why should you care? Already a hit in Dalston, this sees Angelina bringing their mix of Italian and Japanese cooking to the Nolton Folgate development, adding some new dishes along the way. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Myrtos
In a nutshell: Ex Pied a Terre chef''s Greek restaurant
Where is it? South Kensington - 260-262 Brompton Road, London SW3 2AS
Why should you care? Myrtos is from ex-Pied a terre chef Asimakis Chaniotis and the food here takes its inspiration from across Greece using produce sourced from Greece and the UK. Look out for dishes like his lobster giouvetsi, skewers and more.
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Permit Room
In a nutshell: Dishoom spin-off
Where is it? Notting Hill - 186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA
Why should you care? This is Dishoom's all-day bar and cafe featuring some of the signatures from the main restaurant. Already established outside of London, this is the first one in town. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
Sino
In a nutshell: Contemporary Ukrainian food
Where is it? Notting Hill - 7 All Saints Road, London W11 1HA
Why should you care? Sino features chef Eugene Korolev, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and his menu takes a new approach to Ukrainian food. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2025
June 2025
Canal
In a nutshell: Crispin goes west
Where is it? Westbourne Park - 11 Woodfield Rd, London W9 2BA
Why should you care? This is the next restaurant from the team behind Bistro Freddie and Crispin, opening inside the canalside Mason & Fifth hotel in Westbourne Park and with an ex-Humo chef in charge. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2025
Mareida
In a nutshell: Chilean showcase
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 160 Great Portland St, London W1W 5QA
Why should you care? This restaurant gathers together some top Chilean chefs, including one voted best female chef in Latin America, to showcase the cuisine (and wine from the country). Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2025
September 2025
Francesco Mazzei at Corinthia London
In a nutshell: Top chef returns
Where is it? Whitehall - Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Why should you care? Best known in London for restaurants like L'Anima and Sartoria, top Italian chef Francesco Mazzei is taking over what's currently The Northall restaurant in the Corinthia London hotel. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? September 2025
Carbone
In a nutshell: NYC-born Italian American
Where is it? Mayfair - Chancery Rosewood, 30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K
Why should you care? Carbone originally started life as a (still classic) restaurant in New York. This is its latest outpost and the first in Europe - expect high-end Italian/American cuisine. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? September 2025
Le Caprice
In a nutshell: Caring classic returns
Where is it? Mayfair - Chancery Rosewood, 30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K
Why should you care? While Arlington has taken over its old home, Richard Caring is supposedly bringing Le Caprice to the new Chancery Rosewood for a much bigger affair. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? September 2025
Also in 2025
Singburi
In a nutshell: Thai second coming in Shoreditch
Where is it? Shoreditch - Unit 7 Montacute Yards, Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU
Why should you care? The original Singburi Thai restaurant was an institution in Leytonstone and now it's opening in a new iteration as the second generation takes over. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Cafe Kitsune
In a nutshell: French/Japanese cafe
Where is it? Shoreditch - Unit 7 Montacute Yards, Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU
Why should you care? This French/Japanese cafe has already been a hit in Belgravia and now it's coming to Covent Garden, bringing matcha lattes, sandos, pistachio and strawberry Paris Brests and more. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Duck and Rice Battersea
In a nutshell: Pub with Chinese food
Where is it? Battersea - 330 The Power Station, Circus Rd S, London SW11 8DD
Why should you care? The Soho Duck and Rice was originally launched by Alan Yau and this second outpost comes 10 years on, once again combining a traditional pub with a great Chinese food menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Noisy Oyster
In a nutshell: Seafood + martinis
Where is it? Shoreditch/City - Norton Folgate, London E1 6DB
Why should you care? The duo that opened Firebird in Soho are launching this restaurant which is focusing on a sustainably sourced seafood-centric menu with many dishes paired with mini martinis. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Brasserie Constance
In a nutshell: Byatt by the river
Where is it? Fulham - Level 1, Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, London SW6 6HH
Why should you care? Adam Byatt (Trinity) is behind the main restaurant at the Fulham Pier development with a British brasserie that looks out onto the Thames. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Luna
In a nutshell: Wine bar by the river
Where is it? Butlers Wharf - Unit 6, 36 Shad Thames, Butlers Wharf Building, London SE1 2YE
Why should you care? The team behind nearby Legare are opening this new wine bar that celebrates biodynamic wines (paired with food too). Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Shanghai Me
In a nutshell: High-rise at the Hilton
Where is it? Mayfair -28th Floor, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE
Why should you care? Taking over the space that was until recently Galvin at Windows is this Pan-Asian restaurant and bar which will still have those amazing views. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Ergon House
In a nutshell: A Greek hotel in Covent Garden
Where is it? Covent Garden - 26 King St, London WC2E 8HN
Why should you care? This is the London outpost of Greek boutique hotel group ERGON House, in which they'll have both a rooftop restaurant and a bakery, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocer on the ground floor. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Velvet Taco
In a nutshell: US tacos
Where is it? Soho/Piccadilly Circus
Why should you care? This is a US taco chain and one of their USPs is their "WTF" specials list, which have included a shepherd's pie taco. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Motcombs Tavern
In a nutshell: Motcombs moves
Where is it? Mayfair - 8-10 Pollen Street, London W1N 1NQ
Why should you care? After leaving their Belgravia home of 40 years, Motcombs have taken over the old Pollen St Social/Mary's site in Mayfair with a menu that's a mix of British and international dishes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Ace Pizza
In a nutshell: Slices by the park
Where is it? Hackney -126-128 Lauriston Road, London E9 7LH
Why should you care? Ace Pizza comes from Rachel Jones who has developed her pizza base to have "the chew and char of Neapolitan dough with the structure and foldability of a New York slice". Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Cafe Murano Marylebone
In a nutshell: Angela Hartnett's latest
Where is it? Marylebone - Dorset St, London W1U 7NQ
Why should you care? This is the latest outpost of Angela Hartnett's more casual Italian restaurant, serving up a changing mid-range menu of pasta and more Italian dishes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Panadera
In a nutshell: Filipino bakery second coming
Where is it? Soho - 3 Hopkins St, London W1F 0DP
Why should you care? After being forced to close the Kentish Town bakery, Florence Mae is opening the new Panadera Filipino bakery and cafe in a much larger space in Soho. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Legado
In a nutshell: Sabor sequel
Where is it? Shoreditch - 1 Montacute Yards, 185-186 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU
Why should you care? Nieves Barragán is following up her Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant Sabor with this new Shoreditch opening which takes its influence from across Spain. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Pintxito
In a nutshell: Camino does pintxos
Where is it? Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB
Why should you care? The team behind Camino are opening a new bar that will serve up a Basque-only menu of drinks and pintxos. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Claridge's Bakery
In a nutshell: Five-star hotel gets a five-star bakery
Where is it? Mayfair - Brook's Mews, London W1K 4HR
Why should you care? Claridge's has somehow carved out another new space, this time adding a bakery. They've also brought in ex-Tartine baker Richarrd Hart to head it up. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Cafe Linea
In a nutshell: Gallery cafe
Where is it? Chelsea - 90 Duke of York Square, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY
Why should you care? Opening next door to The Saatchi Gallery, Cafe Linea is planned as an all-day opening, inspired by cafes in arcades across Europe. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Blackwood
In a nutshell: Central London sports bar
Where is it? Piccadilly - Unit B, 21, 23 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7ED
Why should you care? The team behind this bar have had successes elsewhere with Greenwood, Beechwood and more and now they're opening a huge sports bar right beside Piccadilly Circus. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Brother Marcus
In a nutshell: The East-Med goes east
Where is it? Canary Wharf - Unit 1, YY London, London, E14 5HX
Why should you care? The latest Brother Marcus sees them opening in Canary Wharf, bringing along their Eastern- Mediterranean food, brunches and a big terrace too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
The Newman
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 50 Newman Street, London W1T 3EB
Why should you care? This new boutique hotel will have two restaurants - the European-style Brasserie Adeline and the rather beautiful-looking underground Gambit Bar. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
CÉ LA VI London
In a nutshell: High Rise in Paddington
Where is it? Paddington - Levels 17 and 18 Paddington Square, 128-142 Praed St, London W2 6LG
Why should you care? It's big in Singapore, Dubai, Taipei and Tokyo and now CÉ LA VI are opening their next modern Asian restaurant at the top of this Paddington high-rise. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Cafe Mama Pho
In a nutshell: Vietnamese restaurant expands
Where is it? Bloomsbury - 53 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP
Why should you care? In addition to their OG cafe in Deptford and newish spot in South Kensington Cafe mama Pho are addding a new central London location for their Vietnamese restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2025
Simpson's in the Strand
In a nutshell: Iconic restaurant reborn
Where is it? Temple - 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW
Why should you care? One of London's great old restaurants has been through a few revivals but none have looked as promising as this one, which sees master restaurateur Jeremy King in charge. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2025
Gordon Ramsay and Matt Abé restaurant
In a nutshell: Le Gavroche takeover
Where is it? Mayfair - 43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR
Why should you care? Gordon Ramsay has taken over the site that used to be Le Gavroche and his Restaurant Gordon Ramsay head chef Matt Abé will be heading it up. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Kricket Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Latest from the Modern Indian team
Where is it? Covent Garden - Neal's Yard
Why should you care? The next restaurant from the ever-growing moderd Indian restaurant group sees them opening an all-day affair in Neal's Yard. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Lina Stores Canary Wharf
In a nutshell: Latest for the Italian restaurant
Where is it? Canary Wharf -1 Crossrail Pl, E14 5AR
Why should you care? Lina Stores have been very busy of late and this will be the tenth outpost for the Italian pasta restaurant and deli. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Berenjak Mayfair
In a nutshell: Latest in the Persian mini-chain
Where is it? Mayfair - 80 Duke St, London W1K 6JG
Why should you care? After success in Soho and Borough Market (as well as further afield) the latest Berenjak, with a focus on Persian cuisine, is in Mayfair. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard
In a nutshell: A pint on the roof at Covent Garden.
Where is it? Covent Garden - Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9PU
Why should you care? Guinness is coming to London with a version of its Guinness Storehouse, which includes a microbrewery, shop and a rooftop bar and restaurant with an open-fire kitchen. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Nammos London
In a nutshell: Mykonos restaurant in Mayfair
Where is it? 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY
Why should you care? Nammos is a big deal in Mykonos and now they're bringing the restaurant to London (taking over from Il Borro) with a menu that's an "authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where is it? 37 Conduit St, London W1S 2YF
Why should you care? St Regis London is taking over the space from the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair. They're adding a whole new extension and a new restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Effie
In a nutshell: Aegean food showcase
Where is it? Bayswater - The Whiteley London, 149 Queensway, London W2 4YN
Why should you care? Effie comes from the Pachamama Group, taking over two floors of the corner of what was once Whiteley's in Bayswater. The menu will be inspired by the Aegean coast with an emphasis on feasting dishes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Nela
In a nutshell: Live-fire in The Whiteley
Where is it? Bayswater - 149 Queensway, London W2 4YN
Why should you care? Nela is one of the new restaurants to arrive in Bayswater's revamped The Whiteley. It comes from Amsterdam and there's a big focus on live-fire cooking. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Peterborough House
In a nutshell: Old telegraph building transformed
Where is it? City of London - 133 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BB
Why should you care? A classic building in the City is getting a complete overhaul with the introduction of three new restaurants - an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse and a rooftop Japanese fusion restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Seven North
In a nutshell: Eyal Shani's empire expands
Where is it? Sircle London, Devonshire Square
Why should you care? Israeli chef Eyal Shani, the man behind Miznon, is slowly building a London restaurant empire. This is based on a similar restaurant in Vienna and takes its influence from Mediterranean, French, German and Italian cuisines. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Brasseria Brompton
In a nutshell: Brasserie becomes Brasseria
Where is it? South Kensington - 272 Brompton Road, London SW3 2AW
Why should you care? Taking over La Brasserie on Brompton Road will be the third restaurant in the Brasseria group. It will feature an Italian menu alongside New York-style service and the atmosphere of a Parisian Grand Brasserie. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Dué
In a nutshell: 50 Best chef opens in London
Where is it? TBC
Why should you care? Jesús Durón, executive chef of Pujo, which is in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, is teaming up with Lindsay Jang of Hong Kong's Yardbird for a restaurant that's pitched as serving up "globally inspired, seasonally-focused upscale dining". Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025 (TBC)
And into 2026...
Kiji
In a nutshell: Atomix in London
Where is it? Mayfair - 60 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
Why should you care? Acclaimed New York restaurant duo Ellia and Junghyun Park, who are behind Atomix, are opening a Korean BBQ restaurant in London. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2026
Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria
In a nutshell: Hotel with a view (and great chefs)
Where is it? The Mall, London SW1A 2WH
Why should you care? The iconic Admiralty Arch building is being converted into a hotel with top names, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, in charge of the restaurants which will look over Buckingham Palace. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2026
Jikoni at V&A East Museum
In a nutshell: Jikoni founders double up
Where is it? Stratford - East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Why should you care? The team behind Jikoni in Marylebone, Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany are taking on a new restaurant, this time one that is launching as part of the upcoming V&A East Museum. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2026
Rumours
And there's more...
Other (potential) upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
Pretty likely:
- PYRO - A live-fire Greek restaurant from HIDE chef Yiannis Mexis is opening somewhere in Borough Market.
- 74 Charlotte Street - What was Mere is getting a new restaurant from the team behind The Woodspeen
- Big Mamma - They might be opening their next Italian restaurant next to 1 Lombard St
- Des Gunewardena in Canary Wharf - The Ex-D&D CEO is taking back Plateau
- Elephant (Oxford Street) - The old House of Fraser building is getting a rooftop restaurant.
- Portal Way - A huge new building hosting hundreds of kitchens and a food court is coming to Acton
- Admiralty Arch is getting a hotel and restaurant with an enviable view of Buckingham Palace.
- Stevie Parle - The Joy chef is planning a West End restaurant in 2025 (delayed from 2024)
Could go either way:
- Birdmilk (Notting Hill) - A Ukrainian bakery that's been planning to open for a while (but things have gone a little quiet)
- Langosteria (Whitehall) - This Milan restaurant was due toopen at The OWO but things have currently gone very quiet.
- Tanner Krolle (Mayfair) - Best known for making extremely fancy leather bags, and we hear their Mayfair home might have a restaurant too
- Paris Society - The group behind Louie restaurant could be opening just opposite The Connaught
- Ronaldo and CZN Burak - the duo are planning a London restaurant together
- Alkbulan Dining Hall - a very promising food hall celebrating African cuisine.
- The Loulou Group - the people behind Paris restaurants Loulou and Girafe are heading to London for their first UK opening.
- Porsche Hotel - yes, that's right, the people behind the sports cars are getting into the hotel business
- Wagyumafia are allegedly bringing their VERY expensive sandwiches to London - with both a sandwich shop and a butcher's kitchen.
- The Trellis skyscraper, currently being built, will have a high-rise restaurant.
To find out which noteworthy establishments have just opened their doors, check out our recently-opened new restaurants in London page.
