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Opening in November 2018

Buns and Buns

In a nutshell: US bread-themed restaurant is coming to Covent Gard
Where is it? 5 North Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RA
Why should you care? Miami restaurateur Alex Zibi brings his ‘gastro-fast’ concept to London with a menu featuring bao, lobster rolls and more. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 15 November 2018

Tamarind Mayfair (re-launch)

In a nutshell: Previously Michelin-starred restaurant reopens after a huge revamp
Where is it? 20 Queen St, Mayfair, London W1J 5PR
Why should you care? They closed for eight months for a big revamp, so you can be sure the brand new Tamarind will be something to watch. With chefs brought in from Amaya and Chutney Mary as well as a completely new design, they'll be looking to get that star back. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 20 November 2018

Kalifornia Kitchen

In a nutshell: Vegan food, ‘Kalifornia’-style
Where is it? 19 Percy Street, London W1T 1DY
Why should you care? An all-day vegan cafe in Fitzrovia, eschewing junk food in favour of healthy, nutritious dishes. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 22 November 2018

LINO

In a nutshell: Ex-Dairy head chef opens all day restaurant by St Barts
Where is it? 90 Bartholomew Close, EC1A 7BN
Why should you care? With the former head chef of The Dairy heading up the kitchen team, this new all day restaurant and cocktail bar in the City looks worth checking out. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 22 November 2018

Kutir

In a nutshell: Gymkhana chef goes solo in Chelsea
Where is it? 10 Lincoln St, London SW3 2TS
Why should you care? The chef and GM who headed up London's top Indian restaurants including Gymkhana and Jamavar are opening their first solo venture in Chelsea. Expect this to be one of the biggest openings of the Autumn. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 22 November 2018

Brasserie of Light at Selfridges

In a nutshell: Caprice does Selfridges
Where is it? 400 Oxford St, Marylebone, London W1A 1AB
Why should you care? The latest big new restaurant to open at Selfridges is the Brasserie of Light - their team-up with Caprice - the people behind The Ivy restaurants, Sexy Fish and lots more. And like Sexy Fish, this has a big old Damen Hirst installation front and centre. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 22 November 2018

Garden Room

In a nutshell: High rise bar and restaurant on Charing Cross Road with a view
Where is it? 10th Floor, Assembly Hotel, 27-31 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0LS
Why should you care? The Bourne & Hollingsworth group are behind London's latest high rise opening. Garden Room at the Assembly Hotel promises amazing views over London with plants involved in the decor, food and even the cocktails. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 23 November 2018

Bodega Rita's

In a nutshell: The Rita's Dining team are doing a Coal Drops Yard deli and sandwich store
Where is it? Unit 114, Lower Stable Street, London N1C 4DR
Why should you care? Fresh from their successful pop-up at Browns over the summer, Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce - the team behind everyone's favourite Rita's Dining - are opening a tiny deli and sandwich spot on Lower Stable Street in King's Cross. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 23 November 2018

Happy Face and Super max

In a nutshell: Pizza upstairs, cocktails and music downstairs in King's Cross
Where is it? 14-18 Handyside St, London N1C 4DN
Why should you care? The team behind Spiritland are opening their second King's Cross venue over on Handyside Street, featuring a ground level pizza restaurant and basement late night licence cocktail bar. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 26 November 2018

Morty & Bob's

In a nutshell: Popular grilled cheese and brunch merchants head to King's Cross
Where is it? Stable Street, London N1C 4AB
Why should you care? East London's Morty & Bob's are bringing hot sarnies, grilled cheese and epic weekend brunches to their new open plan space just off Granary Square. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? November 2018

Artisan

In a nutshell: Modern Italian in the heart of Notting Hill
Where is it? 271 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LR
Why should you care? The team behind nearby Japanese restaurant UKAI are behind this new Italian spot which incorporates a few Asian flavours too. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? November 2018

Pucci

In a nutshell: Mediterranean fare in Mayfair
Where is it? 39 Maddox St, London W1S 1FX
Why should you care? Tilly Turbett (ex-Gordon Ramsay group) will lead the kitchen at Pucci, cooking small plates and pizza at this new spot on Maddox Street. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? November 2018

The Gate

In a nutshell: Vegetarian and vegan food from the experts
Where is it? 87 Allitsen Rd, London NW8 7AS
Why should you care? Given they’ve been in business since the 80s, it’s no surprise The Gate know a thing or two about veggie and vegan cooking. Now they’re taking their plant-based knowhow to St John's Wood, with a new restaurant that’ll have brunch, lunch and a newly extended menu. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? November 2018

EartH Kitchen

In a nutshell: New Hackney arts space gets an ex-St John chef running things
Where is it? 11-17 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BH
Why should you care? It's taken millions to transform the old Savoy Cinema into a modern arts space so it's good news that their restaurant will be every bit as ambitious with former St John executive chef Chris Gillard running things. Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? November 2018

Vivi

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? November 2018

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

In a nutshell: Blackfriars' restaurant scene gets a boost from this all day opening
Where is it? 2 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9JU
Why should you care? Bringing in chef Lee Streeton from 45 Jermyn Street shows this new Blackfriars all day spot means business. Tucked into the Bankside Hotel it'll feature modern art everywhere and a menu that shows similar creativity. 

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Burger and Beyond

In a nutshell: Burgers in Shoreditch
Where is it? 147 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JE
Why should you care? You'll have seen Burger and Beyond at street food markets all over town, and now they're settling down in Shoreditch. Expect all your favourite burgers and a lot more new additions too. Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? November/December 2018

Wahlburgers

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? November/December 2018

Farzi Cafe

In a nutshell: Experimental Indian restaurant comes to London
Where is it? 8 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4BP
Why should you care? Fancy a deconstructed shepherd's pie or a masala scotch egg? Then the London outpost of Farzi Cafe is for you. They're already big in India and now the restaurant with its experimental Indian cooking is coming to London.  Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? Late November/ early December 2018

Opening in December 2018

Imperial Treasure

In a nutshell: Top Chinese restaurant group comes to St James
Where is it? 9-10 Waterloo Pl, St. James's, London SW1Y 4BE
Why should you care? Imperial Treasure restaurants have been winning Michelin stars and more awards across Asia and now they're opening in London. Expect a Chinese fine dining experience in a luxe restaurant. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 3 December 2018 (soft launch to 17 December)

Yamagoya

In a nutshell: Ramen joint returns to Soho
Where is it? 64 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LU
Why should you care? Yamagoya ramen originally started as a pop-up upstairs at Shuang Shuang. Now they're back, taking over the main restaurant for good and are bringing their famed raindrop cake with them. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 15 December 2018

Tonkotsu Ealing

In a nutshell: Ramen joy for W5
Where is it? 14 New Broadway, London W5 2XA
Why should you care? The ramen group's 10th opening sees them taking over two floors of the Dickens Yard development in Ealing. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Early December 2018

Din Tai Fung London

In a nutshell: Taiwanese steamed bun powerhouse comes to London
Where is it? Covent Garden and 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? Early December 2018

Halo Burger

In a nutshell: Bleeding vegan burgers in Brixton
Where is it? Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, London SW9 8PQ
Why should you care? The bleeding plant burger - aka the Beyond Burger - is getting a place all to itself in Brixton. The Beyond Burger is meant to be as close to looking at tasting like a real beef burger as possible - even with beetroot juice to represent, let's say a "rare" beef burger's look. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Early December 2018

Redemption Bar

In a nutshell: Healthy food on Seven Dials
Where is it? 15 Shorts Gardens / 2 Neal’s Yard, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9AT.
Why should you care? This is the third Redemption Bar to hit London, which focuses on healthy eating, including lots of vegan and gluten-free options. And there's an alcohol-free cocktail bar on top of that. Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? December 2018

Imperial Treasure

In a nutshell: Top Chinese restaurant group comes to St James
Where is it? 9-10 Waterloo Pl, St. James's, London SW1Y 4BE
Why should you care? Imperial Treasure restaurants have been winning Michelin stars and more awards across Asia and now they're opening in London. Expect a Chinese fine dining experience in a luxe restaurant. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? December 2018

Lost Boys Pizza

In a nutshell: Vampiric pizza in Camden
Where is it? 245 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BA
Why should you care? Lost Boys pizza (based on a certain 1980s film) has built up a following in Archway and now they're opening their second place in Camden. Expect black charcoal pizzas and also a basement absinth bar - with absinthe fountains... Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? December 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? December 2018

Boxpark Wembley

In a nutshell: LOTS of dining in Wembley
Where is it? Olympic Way, Wembley
Why should you care? They're already well established in Shoreditch and Croydon and now they're heading north-west as the latest Boxpark will be at Wembley Park. You can expect 27 food and drink outlets to appear overnight, transforming the area. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? December 2018

Spuntino Heathrow

In a nutshell: Trendy Soho small plates in an airport.
Where is it? Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3
Why should you care? From humble beginnings in 2011 to a Soho institution, Spuntino charmed Londoners with their American-inspired small plates and counter dining. Now, they’re taking things in a slightly different direction, with a second restaurant with a new brunch and takeaway menu - in Heathrow Terminal 3. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? December 2018

Also due to open in 2018

IT Ibiza

In a nutshell: Ibiza comes to Mayfair
Where is it? 28-29 Dover Street, London W1S 4LX
Why should you care? Dinner, aperitivo, art and Balearic DJs arrive on the ever-changing Mayfair restaurant scene from Ibiza. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Winter 2018

Temakino

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? Autumn 2018

Darling

In a nutshell: Wine, cocktails, and modern European plates in Dalston
Where is it? 41 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JS
Why should you care? This is the first solo project from Charlotte Wilde, following her departure from Sager + Wilde, which she co-founded with Michael Sager. Other than a wine list designed by Charlotte, she’s pulled in a great team including Tom Soden (Nine Lives) in charge of cocktails and Dan Wilson (Dandy) in the kitchen. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2018

JinLi and Modern Shanghai

In a nutshell: Central Cross announces first two new Chinatown restaurants
Where is it? Central Cross, Newport Ct, London WC2H 7PZ
Why should you care? A modern Sichuan and a Shanghai noodle and dumpling offering will be the first two restaurants to open in Chinatown's new Central Cross development. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2018

Omotesando Koffee

In a nutshell: Ultra cool Japanese coffee shop for Rathbone Square
Where is it? Rathbone Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1PB
Why should you care? London's Rathbone Square will be the first European opening for this cool coffee chain which originated as a one man spot in Tokyo. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Late 2018

Flat Iron Tooley Street

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 sixth steakhouse. The Tooley Street restaurant will have a indoor garden theme.  Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? 2018

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

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

Mamarosa

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

Sloane Street Deli

In a nutshell: Mount St Deli follow up
Where is it? 162b Sloane St, London SW1X 9BS
Why should you care? This is a brand new venture from Richard Caring's Caprice - the people behind The Ivy, J Sheekey, Sexy Fish and more. They're also behind Mount Street Deli. Expect classic deli dishes with Asian inspired twists. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 2018

2019 and beyond...

Nutshell

In a nutshell: Iranian food with British produce in Covent Garden
Where is it? 30 St Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4EJ
Why should you care? Ex Noma and Greenhouse chef Leonardo Pereira is opening his own restaurant in Covent Garden where he'll be exploring his take on Iranian cuisine (and cocktails). Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

The Harlot

In a nutshell: Henry Harris in Chiswick
Where is it? 210 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1PD
Why should you care? This is the fourth pub to be launched by famed chef Henry Harris, following successes elsewhere in town. This time the food will have a Mediterranean vibe. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

Provisioners

In a nutshell: All day cafe for Tower Bridge
Where is it? 4 Queen Elizabeth Street, SE1 2LL
Why should you care? Having opened Riding House Cafe and now running Blixen Clive Watson is well able to put together a lovely all day space so hopes for this new Tower Bridge hotel restaurant/cafe are high. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

Andre Garrett at the Northall

In a nutshell: The Corinthia's other restaurant gets a Michelin-starred chef too
Where is it? Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
Why should you care? André Garrett moves back to London from Cliveden - taking on everything at Corinthia Hotel London that isn't Tom Kerridge's restaurant and bar. Find out more

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

Stem + Glory

In a nutshell: Vegan in Barbican
Where is it? 60 Bartholomew’s Close, London EC1A 7BN
Why should you care? The popular Cambridge vegan restaurant Stem + Glory has completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to launch in London. Expect new dishes on the London menu as well as special dinner events. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

Endo at Rotunda

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? January 2019

Soutine

In a nutshell: Corbin and King in St John's Wood
Where is it? 60 St Johns Wood High Street, London NW8 7SH
Why should you care? This is the next restaurant from the team behind The Wolseley, Bellanger, The Delaunay and more. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? January 2019

Ecclestone Place

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? January 2019

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? February 2019

Xier

In a nutshell: Ex-Babbo Head Chef goes it alone in Marylebone
Where is it? 13-14 Thayer Street, London W1U 3JR
Why should you care? Carlo Scotto's first solo venture, on Thayer Street, will be a two tiered affair with a casual ground floor space XR and then a first floor fine dining experience Xier with a tasting menu. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? February 2019

Bob Bob Cité

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? March 2019

The Standard Hotel

In a nutshell: Top American hotel comes to King's Cross
Where is it? Judd St, London WC1H 9JE
Why should you care? This hotel just opposite St Pancras will have a pretty stunning glass extension as well as burgers on the ground floor from Adam Rawson. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Early 2019

Arros QD

In a nutshell: Quique Dacosta does London
Where is it? Eastcastle Street, London W1
Why should you care?Multiple Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta is coming to the UK with a restaurant that has a big focus on rice. And maybe a bit of paella. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Early 2018

Darby's

In a nutshell: Robin Gill’s new restaurant in the new Embassy Gardens development
Where is it? New Union Square, 5 Nine Elms Ln, London SW8 5DA
Why should you care? An Irish-influenced menu will be on offer at the ground floor at Robin Gill's next restaurant Darby’s – and also at the development’s incredible Sky Pool 10 stories up. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2019

Mercato Mayfair

In a nutshell: Food, cocktails, restaurants and more in Mayfair
Where is it? 13A N Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 6ZA
Why should you care? If you're a fan of Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, you'll be very pleased indeed to learn that they're opening a second market - Mercato Mayfair. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2019

D&D at 120 Fenchurch Street

In a nutshell: Thameside restaurant in the new Riverside Studios development
Where is it? 120 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 5BA
Why should you care? The prolific D&D restaurant group (who own Blueprint Cafe, German Gymnasium, Quaglinos and more) are gearing up for their next opening. The restaurant will be near the top of a big new building on Fenchurch St. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2019

Storey’s Gate Cafe

In a nutshell: Theo Randall goes to the park.
Where is it? St James's Park, London SW1A 2BJ
Why should you care? A collaboration between Theo Randall, Colicci, and The Royal Parks with an emphasis on healthy and vegan options looks set to put London's royal park cafes on the map. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2019

Mamma Mia The Party

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? Summer 2019

Sam's Riverside

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

Roast Kitchen

In a nutshell: Roast meat in Fitzrovia
Where is it? Address TBC
Why should you care? Roast Kitchen is a more laid-back version of the Roast restaurant that's been very popular in Borough Market for over a decade. Expect roast meats to be a big thing... Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 2019

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? 2019

Eataly

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

Wool Yard

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? 2019 (TBC)

M at Newfoundland

In a nutshell: Italian worldwide phenomenon
Where is it? Newfoundland Quay, Canary Wharf, London.
Why should you care? The latest M restaurant and their menu of steak and grills is coming to the new Newfoundland tower in Canary Wharf. Find out more.

When can you try it for yourself? 2019