Want to have your finger on the pulse of what's new in the London restaurant scene? Enjoy keeping one step ahead of friends and colleagues on where's going to be the next must-try new place to eat?
This is where you'll find constantly updated news and gossip on what gastronomic delights are heading our way as we take you through the best new London restaurants coming to the capital.
Dates are subject to change (and some are "TBC" - if exact dates are waiting to be confirmed) but we update this page on a daily basis, so always check back for the latest info.
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The Duke of Richmond Public House & Dining Room
In a nutshell: French dining pub in Hackney by Tom Oldroyd
Where is it? 316 Queensbridge Road, Hackney, London E8 3NH
Why should you care? Tom Oldroyd's follow-up project to his neighbourhood restaurant in Islington is a Hackney pub serving up French dishes created with British seasonal produce and he has serious plans for a Sunday roast too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 24 May 2018
In a nutshell: Burgers (and breakfast) for Borough
Where is it? 19 Borough High Street, SE1 9SE
Why should you care? There's a big new Patty & Bun planned for Borough High Street and this one is going to launch with an exclusive breakfast menu. The space is big too with a floor devoted to groups and parties. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 30 May 2018
In a nutshell: Middle Eastern fine dining in Mayfair
Where is it? The Grosvenor House Hotel, 86-90 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 7TN
Why should you care? Fresh from Dubai comes Ruya and chef Colin Clague, bringing some of the region’s finest traditional food given a contemporary, sophisticated twist that's well suited to the restaurant’s ritzy location. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 30 May 2018
In a nutshell: Instagrammable cafe chain
Where is it? 23 James St, London W1U 1DT
Why should you care? Just around the corner from Selfridges and St Christopher's Place, chef Zahra Khan is getting ready to open an all day cafe with a special breakfast menu by popular Finnish Instagrammer Vanelja. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Late May 2018
In a nutshell: Singapore curry puff specialist
Where is it?15a New Row, London WC2N 4PD
Why should you care? Singapore's famous curry puff house is opening its first UK restaurant in Covent Garden serving up the signature puffs alongside curry and laksa. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? May 2018
Gizzi Erskine at Mare St Market
In a nutshell: Famed chef Gizzi settles down in Hackney.
Where is it? 115 Mare St, London E8 4RT
Why should you care? After pop-ups, residencies, collaborations and much more, popular chef Gizzi Erskine is finally settling down with her own restaurant in the new Mare Street Market. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2018
In a nutshell: Jackson Boxer's Shoreditch restaurant
Where is it? 70 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QX
Why should you care? The Brunswick House restaurateur and his chef and partner Andrew Clarke have a fire and ice focus for their new Shoreditch restaurant with an ice bar for raw fish and shellfish and open hearth cooking for meat and vegetables. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? May 2018
In a nutshell: A rotating residency of Italian chefs
Where is it?257 King’s Road, London SW3 5EL
Why should you care? La Mia Mamma is trying something different from your traditional Italian restaurant. They'll be focusing on specific regions of Italy at a time - and to help with that, they're importing Italians "Mammas" from the regions to create the menus. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? May 2018
In a nutshell: Swish hotel restaurant gets a name chef
Where is it? 68 Regent St, Soho, London W1B 4DY
Why should you care? The Hotel Cafe Royal has created a brand new first-floor restaurant - and has recruited French chef Laurent Tourondel (who's big in the States) to look after it. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 1 June 2018
In a nutshell: Chelsea all-day restaurant
Where is it? 164 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
Why should you care? New to Chelsea's Pavilion Road, from the team behind iconic hotels Cliveden and Chewton Glen this all day restaurant and bar aims to be a stylish neighbourhood spot for SW1 folk. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 1 June 2018
In a nutshell: Covent Garden hotel opens an informal restaurant to replace Ollie Dabbous' place
Where is it? 14-15 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8QG
Why should you care? As Ollie Dabbous focuses his attention on his new restaurant Hide, the boutique hotel where he ran Henrietta will now be opening a more informal restaurant with the former Head Chef of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels at the helm. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 1 June 2018
In a nutshell: Barbecued Indian food from the Gymkhana folks
Where is it? Bloomberg Arcade, 3 Queen Street, London, EC4N 8BN
Why should you care? Charred, smoked and grilled is the name of the game at Brigadiers, which will be cooking up all manner of kebabs, chops, tikka and feasting options for hungry City sorts at the Bloomberg Arcade, with a huge selection of beer to wash it all down. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 6 June 2018
In a nutshell: Dalston fave comes to Angel
Where is it? Unit R7, 35 Parkfield Street, Islington, London N1 0PS
Why should you care? With five years of success in Dalston under their belt, it's now time for Jones and Sons to expand. They're coming to Angel - you can expect a damned good Sunday lunch and more... Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 14 June 2018
In a nutshell: Brewery and kitchen in Hackney Central Arches
Where is it? 16 - 17 Bohemia Place, Hackney, London E8 1DU
Why should you care? Hackney Central's railway arches are getting a bit of a revamp, adding a new space for food and drink in the area. And first on the scene will be St John at Hackney Brewery, who will be serving up their own beer and starting with a menu of Cypriot kebabs. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 16 June 2018
In a nutshell: Kitty Fisher's team open a second restaurant
Where is it? 30 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8NA
Why should you care? Following on the success of their Shepherd Market restaurant the team behind Kitty Fisher's have announced that their second restaurant will be on Covent Garden's Henrietta Street. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 18 June 2018
In a nutshell: Japan House London's main restaurant
Where is it? 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA
Why should you care? Former Engawa chef Akira Shimizu is opening his own robatayaki and sushi restaurant in Japan's new cultural centre, Japan House on Kensington High Street. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 22 June 2018
BOB's Lobster Wine Bar & Kitchen
In a nutshell: Lobster shack goes permanent.
Where is it? Unit Su 59, London Bridge Station, St Thomas Street, London SE1 3QX
Why should you care? Bob's Lobster are the latest to graduate from street food markets to a place they can call their own. They're setting up shop in the arches of the fully revamped London Bridge station. And yes, there will be lobster. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Early June 2018
In a nutshell: Holborn gets a new luxury hotel complete with restaurant, bar and cafe
Where is it? 2 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AA
Why should you care? Holborn's credentials as a dining destination just got a boost with the news that L'Oscar hotel is opening with a Michelin-starred chef in the restaurant and an all day cafe planned too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Balham's banging brunch merchants head for Islington
Where is it? 37-39 Camden Passage, London N1 8EA
Why should you care? Having built up a loyal following in Balham for their combo of top brunches, Brother Marcus are hoping that formula together with a new menu of Mediterranean small plates and cocktails does equally well in North London. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Fresh pasta in Covent Garden
Where is it? 39 William IV Street, London, WC2N 4DD
Why should you care? The latest promising pasta spot heads to Covent Garden. Bancone features a chef who trained in Locanda Locatelli and plenty of 10-hour cooked ragus. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Odessan food in Mayfair
Where is it? 26- 28 Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NG
Why should you care? This Mayfair restaurant takes its inspiration from the countries that surround the Black Sea, with a particular focus on Odessa - so expect a lot of seafood delivered from the market there. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Dog-friendly Balham restaurant
Where is it? 41-43 Bedford Hill, SW12 9EY
Why should you care? Megan's have already opened two successful restaurants on King's Road and Parson's Green and this is their third. As before, expect cafe by day, restaurant at night and for dogs to be very welcome at any time. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Le Bab team take kebabs to the next level
Where is it? Mercers Walk, Covent Garden
Why should you care? Featuring a hidden away chef's table for 10, the new restaurant from the team behind Le Bab promises to be quite the experience. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Popular Italian comes to London
Where is it? 2 Regent Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 4LR
Why should you care? They've already opened around the country and internationally too, and now San Carlo are bringing their main Italian restaurant to London. And id sounds like they've spared no expense. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Ottolenghi does fire and fermentation
Where is it? 55 Wells Street London W1A 3AE
Why should you care? Yotam Ottolenghi's new restaurant in Fitzrovia will be a bit of a departure. Veg will still be at the heart, but this place with an ex-Grain Store chef will see them using fire and fermentation more. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Cafe culture for Deptford's High Street
Where is it? 37 Deptford High Street, London SE8 4AD
Why should you care? Returning Londoner Rachael Dalton-Loveland has come back from Oz inspired by their cafe culture to open this all day spot which will serve up sharing plates and cocktails in the evening to Deptford denizens. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Holloway laksa bar
Where is it? 171 Holloway Rd, London N7 8LX
Why should you care? Malaysian laksa specialists Sambal Shiok have finally found a permanent spot for their critically-acclaimed dishes. Opening up on Holloway Road they're planning some epic weekend brunches and the Riesling wine list sounds good too. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Popular izakaya supersized
Where is it? 32 Berners Street, London W1T 3LR
Why should you care?Covent Garden's Flesh & Buns is opening a second restaurant just north of Oxford Street and this one's going to be huge with more of a Peruvian Nikkei vibe going on as well as the old izakaya favourites. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Street food collection in Paddington
Where is it? 4 Kingdom St, London W2 6BD
Why should you care? Paddington Central's latest new offering is a collection of brand new street food all under one NYC 80's inspired roof. And there's a karaoke bar too. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Deptford gets a wine shop, tapas bar and delicatessen
Where is it? Unit 8, Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BX
Why should you care? The folk behind Donostia Social Club are opening their second tapas room, this time in the growing Deptford Market Yard. They'll be offering tapas and wine to have their as well as all manner of Spanish produce to take home too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June 2018
In a nutshell: Sparkling wines in Covent Garden
Where is it? 26 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7DD
Why should you care? With a wine merchants business and a stall on the South Bank under their belt, Grays and Feather are getting ready to open their first wine bar. And it's all devoted to sparkling wines. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June/July 2018
In a nutshell: Japanese food and drink on a department store level
Where is it? Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
Why should you care? There’ll be space for 200 to dine in at Ichiba, the enormous new Japanese food hall that’s springing up as part of Westfield’s regeneration. It’ll be providing hefty amounts of traditional Japanese cuisine, plus sakes, baked foods, ingredients to take home and cooking demos. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 14 July 2018
In a nutshell: Swanky all day restaurant and cocktail bar in Mayfair
Where is it? 48 Albermarle Street, London W1S 4DH
Why should you care? Top mixologist Tony Conigliaro is teaming up once more with chef Rob Roy Cameron to open a two floor restaurant and bar on Albermarle Street. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Retro dining above Oxford Street
Where is it? Centre Point Bridge Link, 101-103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DD
Why should you care? If you've got a soft spot for the good old days, then head to VIVI where you can enjoy your chicken a la king in London landmark Centre Point with Vivi. Just head to the bridge link, and look for the PlayPlax inspired lights... Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Caravan goes central
Where is it? 152–156 Great Portland St Fitzrovia, London W1W 6AJ
Why should you care? There's another new Caravan on the way - this time On Great Portland Street. Expect coffee and brunch aplenty. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Taiwanese steamed bun powerhouse comes to London
Where is it? Centre Point
Why should you care?The hugely popular Taiwanese dumpling restaurant is coming to London with steamed soup dumplings and lots more... Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Bakery and wine bar from the Gunpowder team
Where is it? 4 Duchess Walk, SE1 2SD
Why should you care? One Tower Bridge development continues to get interesting new openings. The latest is Custard which will be a bakery by day serving up Bombay sandwiches and soft serve custard, and a wine bar in the evening. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: High end sushi
Where is it? White City House Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FR
Why should you care? The former executive sushi chef at Zuma is opening a tiny sushi restaurant in the Television Centre at White City development. With just 15 seats expect this to be a restaurant booking to boast about. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Vegan US import goes south of the river
Where is it? Duchess Walk, London SE1 2SD
Why should you care? The popular US vegan chain is following up its first opening in Covent Garden with it's second at One Tower Bridge. Expect vegan fast food aplenty. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: Michelin-starred Indian chef goes solo
Where is it? 1 Wilbraham Place, London, SW1X 9AE
Why should you care? Chef Peter Joseph has run the kitchen at Michelin-starred Tamarind for a decade. Now he's going it alone with a restaurant where he'll be using British seasonal ingredients and serving up progressive Indian food. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? July 2018
In a nutshell: The popular Indian goes south of the river
Where is it? One Tower Bridge, 4 Crown Square, London SE1 2SE
Why should you care? The team behind Gunpowder, Madame D and Gul & Sepoy bring their latest to Tower Bridge. And there will be a bakery/wine bar too. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? August 2018
In a nutshell: Indian small plates go west
Where is it? Television Centre, 89 Wood Lane, W12 8FA
Why should you care? They may have finished in Brixton but the people behind Soho's Kricket are going west to White City with their latest Indian small plates restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? September 2018
In a nutshell: US celebrity burger chain
Where is it? James Street, London WC2E
Why should you care?Is London ready for another US burger invasion. The brothers behind Wahlburgers certainly think so as they have their sights set on Covent Garden for the first in a probable UK expansion of their burger brand. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? September 2018
In a nutshell: Top tapas in King's Cross
Where is it? Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross
Why should you care? They're viewed as being some of the best Spanish restaurants in London and now Barriafina are coming to the new Coal Drops Yard area in King's Cross. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? October 2018
Fortnum and Mason at The Royal Exchange
In a nutshell: Iconic food store expands to the City
Where is it? The Royal Exchange, Bank, London EC3V 3LR
Why should you care?London's iconic food store, Fortnum & Mason will be opening in two spots in The Royal Exchange in the City - with a food hall and a restaurant and bar space. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? October 2018
In a nutshell: Blackstock Road gets a Mediterranean cafe with British influences
Where is it? 178 - 184 Blackstock Rd, Highbury, London N5 1HA
Why should you care? Three times Time Out neighbourhood cafe winner Beam is coming to Blackstock Road with its quality weekend brunches and a dedicated evening menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
In a nutshell: US chicken wing chain launches in London
Where is it? 138-140 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EA
Why should you care? With 1000 restaurants all over the world it was only a matter of time before chicken wing specialists Wingstop set their sights on London. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
In a nutshell: Scandi smokehouse with a new healthy edge comes to Soho.
Where is it? Soho - address TBC
Why should you care? Rök - which literally means ‘smoked’ - are known for their meats and seafood, so we’re very curious to sample their new health-conscious menu for Soho, which is laden with home-pickled treats, plant-focused dishes and something called a drinking vinegar... Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring/ Summer 2018
In a nutshell: "Press for Champagne" in the city
Where is it? 122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V
Why should you care? This is the next restaurant from the people behind Bob Bob Ricard and it promises to be just as opulent, with plenty of booths, special private rooms and it even has a mini sushi restaurant inside. PLUS those "press for Champagne" buttons on every table. Plus it'll have Eric Chavot in charge of the food. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
Vapiano Centre Point, One Tower Bridge and Cabot Square
In a nutshell: Serve yourself Italian
Where is it? Centre Point, One Tower Bridge and Cabot Square
Why should you care? This popular Italian casual chain is expanding with three key openings set for the west end, riverside and Canary Wharf areas. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
In a nutshell: Nordic food for Borough
Where is it? 180 Borough High St, London SE1 1LB
Why should you care? Workspace pioneers FORA who've worked with Stevie Parle at Palatino in Clerkenwell, are teaming up with restaurateur Soren Jessen for their next opening in Borough. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
The Mediterranean Vintry Kitchen
In a nutshell: Med and British dining in an independent hotel
Where is it? 19-20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
Why should you care? Those who are fans of South Kensington’s The Ampersand will want to make a note of this one - the City's newest hotel Vintry & Mercer boasts multiple places to eat and drink, including a rooftop restaurant where you can enjoy the view along with your charcoal-grilled meal. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
In a nutshell: Trendy seasonal dining, very photo friendly...
Where is it? 3-4 Eccleston Yard, London SW1W 9AZ
Why should you care? Tart London made a name for themselves catering to huge brands. Now they’re taking things up a notch with their first venue, which on top of having an airy, all-day restaurant with a range of healthy, and not-so-healthy options, will have a photography studio, an event space for 350 and a retail space... Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2018
In a nutshell: Temakaria brings Japanese-Brazilian fusion to Tower Bridge
Where is it? 1 Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge, London SE1 2AA
Why should you care? A Brazilian-Japanese fusion restaurant chain founded in Italy is expanding, opening its second London restaurant at the new One Tower Bridge development. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Mid 2018
Andrew Wong Bloomberg restaurant
In a nutshell: Newly Michelined chef comes to the City
Where is it? Bloomberg Arcade
Why should you care? Fresh from winning a Michelin Star for his Victoria restaurant A Wong, the man in charge is gearing up to open his second place in Bloomberg Arcade. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2018
In a nutshell: Tom Kerridge does London
Where is it? Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2BD
Why should you care? His Buckinghamshire pub was the first pub to win two Michelin stars. Now Tom Kerridge is bringing some of that magic to London for his first restaurant in the city. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2018
Adam Handling at Belmond Cadogan Hotel London
In a nutshell: Adam Handling takes on the food side of things at Belmond's flagship London hotel
Where is it? 75 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9SG
Why should you care? From Shoreditch to Sloane Street, Adam Handling's rise has been meteoric. At their English countryside hotel Le Manoir Belmond picked Raymond Blanc, now they're putting all their resources behind Handling at their flagship Knightsbridge hotel. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2018
In a nutshell: 22 Monument Street, London EC3R 8AJ
Where is it? 112-114 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH
Why should you care? Istanbul bao purveyors BunCo are bringing their take on the bao craze to London, promising non-traditional fillings. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Late 2018
In a nutshell: Steak for a tenner in London Bridge
Where is it? 112-114 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH
Why should you care? Popular steak chain Flat Iron are opening their sixxth steakhouse. The Tooley Street restaurant will have a indoor garden theme. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Salt Bae comes to London
Where is it? The Park Tower Knightsbridge, 101 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RN
Why should you care? "Salt Bae" was briefly very famous indeed as his steak salt spreading antics went viral in 2016. Now he's bringing that steak empire to London. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: NYC dumplings in London.
Where is it? 9 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ
Why should you care? The people behind Pac Man dumplings are coming to London. Expect a modern take on Chinese dim sum with a few NYC influences too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Wood-fired food from a former Murano chef
Where is it? Central London, TBC
Why should you care?Pip Lacey, the former head chef at Murano (and who you may also know from 2017’s Great British Menu) is the brains behind Hicce, a new restaurant with wood-fired food that'll be brimming with British flavours via Norway and Japan. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Asian fusion on the balcony
Where is it? The Opera Terrace Covent Garden, The Piazza, London WC2E 8RF
Why should you care? Sushisamba are taking over the Opera Terrace at Covent Garden- expect the same mix of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian food as the original (and a big bar too). Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Abba dinner theatre heading to London
Where is it? Waterloo
Why should you care? There are plans afoot to bring the Abba dinner theatre experience to London - expect retsina, renditions and a lot of audience participation. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Affordable steak in King's Cross
Where is it? 47-51 Caledonian Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9BU
Why should you care? Flat Iron have an avid following around town, with their signature flat iron steaks being one of the best deals in town. This sees them opening in King's Cross. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Pop Brixton, but in Woolwich
Where is it? Woolwich Town Centre
Why should you care? If you're a fan of Pop Brixton, then this news will definitely be of interest. The man behind that success story, Carl Turner, has turned his sights on Woolwich where he plans to open a follow-up Wool Yard. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Quique Dacosta does paella
Where is it? 116-128 Oxford Street, London W1D 1LT
Why should you care? Multiple Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta is coming to the UK. With help from the people behind Iberica, this restaurant will have heaps of traditional paella to sample. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Barcelona beach restaurant comes to Shoreditch
Where is it? Shoreditch Village
Why should you care? The Barcelona beach restaurant Mamarosa migrates to the new Shoreditch Village space. Expect a mix of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine (but no beach views). Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: As it says, Jamie Oliver is opening a pub.
Where is it?The Fish & Coal Building, Granary Square
Why should you care? This is Jamie Oliver's next big thing - a canalside pub in King's Cross. The pub will have a roof conservatory and outdoor roof terrace overlooking the Canal while upstairs will be a “creative centre” for the Jamie's empire and there will be a restaurant on the lower level arches. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2018
In a nutshell: Thameside restaurant in the new Riverside Studios development
Where is it? 101 Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9BN
Why should you care?West London restaurateur Sam Harrison is back with a destination riverfront restaurant by Hammersmith Bridge which is part of the multimillion Riverside Studios redevelopment. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2019
In a nutshell: Robert DeNiro's hosting.
Where is it? Covent Garden
Why should you care? Robert DeNiro is becoming a London hotelier, opening this big new hotel in Covent Garden. And it will have two restaurants alongside a deli/cafe. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2019
In a nutshell: Italian worldwide phenomenon
Where is it?135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD
Why should you care? The Italian food and wine marketplace confirms their first London opening will be in the heart of the City at Broadgate. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2019
Rumours
Other upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
- Corbin and King are coming to St John's Wood in late 2019.
- Blacklock are looking to open a new site in Shoreditch, taking over the space that was Rivington Grill
- Tom Sellers is apparently considering opening a new restaurant called 13.
- The people behind The Dairy are looking for a central London site.
- Apparently Simon Parker-Bowles is getting ready to relaunch Greens.
- Elizabeth Haigh, previously head chef at Pidgin, is opening her own place Shibui in 2018.
- Russell Norman's Mishkin's is apparently making a comeback, this time coming to a space near Bank station.
- When it opens, the Trellis skyscraper will have London's highest restaurant.
- The Caprice group are planning a new restaurant on 8-10 North Audley Street.
- Where stil waiting to hear what Fatty Crab has planned for London.
- The old US embassy in Mayfair is going to be revamped into a new luxury hotel and restaurant.
- Richard Caring's Caprice Group has bought a huge space opposite Mayfair's Roka. Expect a new opening there soon.
- Arbutus is moving to a new location.
- Jose Pizarro is apparently opening another restaurant called Isabella, according to the Times.
- Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio, previously at Astrid Y Gaston, is looking to bring a new restaurant to London similar to Le Mar.
- San Francisco's Tartine will be coming to London as soon as they find a location.
- STK is said to be opening a second restaurant in Canary Wharf and another in the City.
- Andre Balazs has more or less confirmed that, following the huge success of Chiltern Firehouse, he'll be opening a Standard Hotel in London.
- Wolfgang Puck will be opening a second restaurant at the Sugar Quay development project.
To find out which noteworthy establishments have just opened their doors, check out our recently-opened new restaurants in London page.
