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Coming Soon list
October 2025
The Trafalgar
In a nutshell: Brand new pub for Chelsea
Where? Chelsea - 224-226 King's Road, London SW3 5UA
This will apparently be the first new public house to be built on the King's Road in more than a century and it's in a building designed by the man behind Chequers.
When? 13 October 2025
Tobi Masa
In a nutshell: Sushi Legend comes to the Chancery
Where? Mayfair - 30 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6LE
The first restaurant to be confirmed at the Chancery Rosewood hotel, this sees sushi legend Masa Takayama (previously seen in the Harrods Food Hall), opening his first London restaurant.
When? 15 October 2025
Cô Thành
In a nutshell: Vietnamese restaurant from Hong Kong
Where? Covent Garden - 16 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8QH
Inspired by "The Lunch Lady", this Vietnamese restaurant is big in Hong Kong and is taking on the space that used to be Frenchie.
When? 15 October 2025
Arthur's Market
In a nutshell: Prince Arthur follow-up three-in-one
Where? Chelsea - 279 King’s Rd, London SW3 5EW
Coming from the same team who brought us The Prince Arthur in Belgravia, this is a combo Japanese handroll izakaya (called ASA), a pintxo grill (called Salvador) serving up "Mediterranean-inspired, wood-fired dishes" and a luxury supermarket all in one.
When? 16 October 2025
Clara
In a nutshell: Deli, bistro and wine bar
Where? Shoreditch - 17 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA
This combo deli and Mediterranean bistro and wine bar comes from the team who were, until recently, behind The Farrier in Camden. Here, things start with a deli before an ex-Artusi chef leads a Mediterranean menu.
When? 17 October 2025
Motorino
In a nutshell: Ex-Lita chef meets Town chef
Where? Fitzrovia - 1 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF
This sees Luke Ahearne, who won a Michelin star for Lita, teaming up with Stevie Parle for a new Italian restaurant. Expect a similar design to Parle's Town (pictured), but with a yellow palette.
When? 20 October 2025
2210 by NattyCanCook
In a nutshell: Modern Caribbean
Where? Herne Hill - 75 Norwood Road, London SE24 9AA
He's been a hit at various pop-ups and now NattyCanCook is opening his own restaurant, which is all about refined versions of Caribbean staples.
When? 22 October 2025
Field Notes
In a nutshell: Native chef returns
Where? London Fields - 143 Mare St, London E8 3RH
The chef behind Native is back in London with this restaurant and wine bar that's inspired by his global travels and you'll also find reimagined versions of his past creations here.
When? 22 October 2025
The Black Eel
In a nutshell: New Dalston pub
Where? Dalston - 41 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2JS
Previously the F Cooke pie and mash shop, this is becoming Dalston's newest pub, coming from Exhale Brewing. They're also bringing in an ex-Lagom chef to take care of the food.
When? 22 October 2025
BOX
In a nutshell: Massive sports bar
Where? Piccadilly Circus - Unit B, 21, 23 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7ED
This huge sports bar comes from a group that has previously opened such sites in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Sheffield. This is their first down south.
When? 24 October 2025
House of the Gods and Amazing Grace
In a nutshell: Rooftop restaurant + food and entertainment
Where? Canary Wharf - 12 Bank Street, London E14 4DD
A striking new building, looking like it's clad in shiny, reflective aluminium, is getting ready to open in Canary Wharf. And coming as part of that are a new Amazing Grace and a House of the Gods hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant.
When? 27 October 2025
Ben Murphy at 74 Charlotte Street
In a nutshell: Ex-Launcheston Place chef gets his own place
Where? Fitzrovia - 74 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QH
He won fame at Launceston Place and now chef Ben Murphy is taking over what used to be Monica Galetti's Mere. Expect the chef's usual touch here, creating new takes on old favourites in a fine dining setting.
When? 31 October 2025
Martina
In a nutshell: Popular pizzeria grows
Where? Chelsea - 1, Walham Green Court, Fulham Road, London SW6 2DH
The team behind hit Chelsea pizzeria Marta are converting their other restaurant into a sibling pizzeria, which looks like being a mixture of a pizzeria and Roman trattoria.
When? October 2025
Khao-Sō-i
In a nutshell: Northern Thai noodle specialists arrive in Fitzrovia
Where? Fitzrovia - 9-10 Market Place, London W1W 8AQ
After a hit pop-up at Patara, Khao‑Sō‑i is opening permanently just off Oxford Circus. Expect their signature coconut curry noodle soup plus bold Northern Thai small plates like Sai Ua and Larb Kua.
When? October 2025
Sandwich Sandwich
In a nutshell: Viral sandwiches go late
Where? Fitzrovia - 27 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BJ
The latest outpost of popular Sandwich Shop has all the usual favourites, but changes things up a little by planning to open as a late-night sandwich shop.
When? Late October 2025
Aces Foodcraft
In a nutshell: Casual/immersive experience
Where? Fitzrovia – 8 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF
Once the head chef of Jason Atherton's Sosharu, Alex Craciun is back in London with a "personal and produce-led restaurant" that's casual during the day and becomes a chef's table experience at night.
When? October 2025
November 2025
Ria's
In a nutshell: Deep dish and natural wines
Where? Soho - 29 Fouberts Place, London W1F 7QF
The original Ria's in Notting Hill has proved to be such a hit that the same team are opening this follow-up. The same mix of deep-dish Detroit-style pizzas will be on show, backed up by a natural wine list.
When? 1 November 2025
Soft launch: 1-3 November 2025
The Thieves
In a nutshell: Entertainment-led pub revamp
Where? Battersea - 51 Lavender Gardens, London SW11 1JW
Originally known as Four Thieves, this revamped pub still keeps the focus on entertainment (with an arcade upstairs) and will now have food from Balans.
When? 1 November 2025
TANGRA
In a nutshell: Laye-night Indo-Chinese food
Where? Soho - 17 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4RG
Bringing something new to Soho is this new Indo-Chinese restaurant from an ex-Mildreds executive chef, and it has plans to open as late as 1.30am.
When? 3 November 2025
Bonheur by Matt Abé
In a nutshell: The new Le Gavroche (sort of)
Where? Mayfair - 43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR
Taking over the old Le Gavroche site, thanks to help from Gordon Ramsay, is ex-Gordon Ramsay Restaurant chef Matt Abé aiming for a classically rooted menu with a "dedication to detail".
When? 4 November 2025
Mezzogiorno - Francesco Mazzei at Corinthia London
In a nutshell: Top chef returns
Where? Whitehall - Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Best known in London for restaurants like L'Anima and Sartoria, top Italian chef Francesco Mazzei is taking over one of the restaurants in the Corinthia London hotel with a space that will take its influences from Mazzei’s Calabrian heritage.
When? 17 November 2025
Vincenzo's
In a nutshell: NYC-style pizzas via Bushey
Where? Shoreditch - 122 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG
NYC-style pizzeria Vincenzo's has won a lot of fans in Bushey and now it's opening a London outpost, this time with a particular focus on serving pizzas by the slice.
When? November 2025
Plaza Khao Gaeng
In a nutshell: Spicey Thai mk II
Where? Borough Yards - 18 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD
As well has having success with Speedboat Bar, Luke Farrell also has a new Plaza Khao Gaeng on the way, following on from the popular Arcade outlet. Expect one of London's spiciest dishes to make an appearance on this Thai menu.
When? November 2025
Passione Vino
In a nutshell: Popular wine bar gets a sibling
Where? Clerkenwell - 58 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
One of Shoreditch's most popular bars is getting a follow-up as Passione Vino's second wine bar opens on Exmouth Market. Once again, there will be no wine list and the food will be all about Italian sandwiches.
When? November 2025
The Marlborough
In a nutshell: Crisp Pizza meets The Devonshire
Where? Mayfair - 24 N Audley St, London W1K 6WD
This revamped Mayfair pub (previously The Marlborough Head) is led by Carl McCluskey's Crisp Pizza (who will be behind the food here) with support from the superteam behind The Devonshire.
When? November 2025
Corenucopia
In a nutshell: Core spin-off
Where? Chelsea - 18-22 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NL
Clare Smith's next restaurant will be a spin-off of her main restaurant Core and is being billed as a luxury bistro.
When? November 2025
Khao Bird
In a nutshell: Thai residency goes permanent
Where? Soho - 24 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SS
Originally launched in Brighton, this Northern Thai restaurant proved to be a big success at a residency in Borough Market. Now they're going permanent in Soho, with a greater focus on live-fire cooking.
When? November 2025
DakaDaka
In a nutshell: Modern Georgian restaurant
Where? Mayfair - 10 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BX
Taking over what used to be a restaurant incubator, DakaDaka comes from a new team that previously opened restaurants like Seabird and Eggbreak. Here, they're focusing on a modern interpretation of Georgian cuisine.
When? November 2025
Simpson's in the Strand
In a nutshell: Iconic restaurant reborn
Where? Temple - 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW
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.
When? November 2025
Velvet Taco
In a nutshell: OTT Tacos from the USA
Where? City of London - 33 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
Originally due to open in Soho, this US import is now coming to the City instead. Expect OTT tacos on the menu here, with options like shepherd's pie tacos a possibility.
When? November 2025
The Azuki Room
In a nutshell: Japanese restaurant from Dotori owner
Where? Holborn - Rolls Passage, London EC4A 1HL
The man behind the hugely popular Korean/Japanese restaurant Dotori is opening his second restaurant, describing it as "blending fine Japanese cuisine with the soulful energy of a Tokyo backstreet izakaya."
When? November 2025
Harry's
In a nutshell: Caring's Italian comes to Covent Garden
Where is it? Covent Garden - 11-12 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ
Richard Caring has been rolling out his mid-market Italian restaurant in various sites across London, but this is the largest and most central, taking on the old Tuttons space.
When can you try it for yourself? November 2025
Poon's
In a nutshell: Legendary Chinese restaurant under new management
Where? Temple - Somerset House, New Wing, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA
Amy Poon is reviving her father's restaurant Poon's, opening inside Somerset House with a menu of dishes that are cooked in Chinese homes, yet may be unfamiliar to the wider public.
When? November 2025
Humble Grape, Bow Lane
In a nutshell: Wine in a crypt
Where? City of London - St Mary Le Bow, Cheapside, London EC2
The latest Humble Grape wine bar takes over a very different location, in the 11th century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside. Expect lots of wine options alongside European-influenced sharing plates.
When? November 2025
Sale e Pepe Mare
In a nutshell: Classic Italian comes to the Langham
Where? Marylebone - The Langham Hotel, 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London W1B 1JA
Taking over a space inside The Langham hotel, the people behind Los Mochis are opening a second Sale e Pepe in the hotel, this time with a big focus on seafood.
When? Late November 2025
Hawksmoor St Pancras
In a nutshell: The steakhouse in a spectacular room
Where? St Pancras, Euston Rd., London NW1 2AR
The latest Hawksmoor is inside one of London's most beautiful dining rooms, in what used to be The Midland Grand. Expect all your favourite classic Hawksmoor dishes, steaks and a separate bar called The Martini Bar.
When? Late November 2025
Also in 2025
Orion by Alex Webb
In a nutshell: MasterChef The Professionals winner goes it alone
Where? Winbledon - 75-77 Ridgway, London SW19 4ST
Previously a winner of MasterChef The Professionals and with a popular Mayfair pop-up under his belt, Alex Webb is opening his own restaurant with a big focus on seafood.
When? Autumn 2025
Supernova
In a nutshell: Smash burgers in Mayfair
Where? Mayfair - 15 N Audley St, London W1K 6WW
The first Supernova smash burger restaurant in Soho was a huge hit and this follow-up is much bigger.
When? Autumn 2025
Napoli on the Road
In a nutshell: Pizza and a tasting menu
Where is it? Soho - 140 Wardour Street, London W1F 8ZT
The Soho outpost for this award-winning pizzeria will be a traditional pizzeria upstairs and feature a pizza tasting menu downstairs.
When? Autumn 2025
The Newman
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where? Fitzrovia - 50 Newman Street, London W1T 3EB
This new boutique hotel will have two restaurants - the European-style Brasserie Adeline and the rather beautiful-looking underground Gambit Bar.
When? Autumn 2025
The Black Cow
In a nutshell: Middle Eastern steakhouse
Where? Shoreditch - 30 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NL
Black Cow was originally in Camden but now they're opening in the new The Stage development in Shoreditch, with a range of steaks, a lamb merguez corn dog and more.
When? Autumn 2025
Nammos London
In a nutshell: Mykonos restaurant in Mayfair
Where? 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY
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.
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2025
The Shepherd Mayfair
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where is it? Mayfair - 2 Stanhope Row, London W1J 7BT
Taking over what was the Park Lane Mews Hotel, this is now a boutique affair, which comes with a "London brasserie" and a speakeasy-style bar in the basement.
When? Late 2025
Peterborough House
In a nutshell: Old Telegraph building transformed
Where? City of London - 133 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BB
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.
When? End 2025/early 2026
Sushi Fanatics
In a nutshell: Amsterdam sushi
Where? Islington - 9 Chapel Market, 9EZ N1 9EZ
The original Amsterdam Sushi Fanatics is a compact izakaya serving up various options of nigiri, maki, donburi and more and this Islington opening will be doing similar.
When? End 2025/early 2026
Fenix
In a nutshell: Mediterranean food via Manchester
Where? Mayfair - 80 Piccadilly, London W1J 8HX
Coming from the same group behind Tattu, this Med-inspired restaurant originated in Manchester and now they're opening in Mayfair too.
When? End 2025/early 2026
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
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.
When? End 2025/early 2026
And into 2026...
Claridge's Bakery
In a nutshell: Five-star hotel gets a five-star bakery
Where? Mayfair - Brook's Mews, London W1K 4HR
Claridge's has somehow carved out another new space, this time adding a bakery. They've also brought in ex-Tartine baker Richard Hart to head it up.
When? January 2026
99 Sushi
In a nutshell: High-end sushi bar
Where? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
The next restaurant to open at the London Hilton on Park Lane is this sushi restaurant that blends Japanese and Spanish influences. It should have a takeaway option too (handy for Hyde Park).
When? January 2026
Hell's Kitchen
In a nutshell: Gordon Ramsay's TV restaurant
Where? Marylebone - The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Pl, London W1H 7DL
It originally launched in Las Vegas and now Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen restaurant (a spin-off of the series) is coming to London, inside The Cumberland near Marble Arch.
When? February 2026
Impala
In a nutshell: Kiln chef's solo debut
Where? Soho - 14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS
This is ex-Kiln chef Meedu Saad's solo restaurant and it's one that's all centred around cooking on a charcoal grill. They're aiming to create something that's a mix of the energy of Friday markets in Cairo with a bustling Soho bar.
When? Spring 2026
Forza Wine
In a nutshell: Middle Eastern steakhouse
Where? Shoreditch - 30 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NL
After conquering a Peckham rooftop and The National Theatre, Forza Wine are bringing their mix of Italian small plates and low-intervention wines to Soho.
When? Spring 2026
Berenjak Mayfair
In a nutshell: Latest in the Persian mini-chain
Where? Mayfair - 80 Duke St, London W1K 6JG
After success in Soho and Borough Market (as well as further afield) the latest Berenjak, with a focus on Persian cuisine, is in Mayfair.
When? Early 2026
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where? 37 Conduit St, London W1S 2YF
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.
When? Spring 2026
Kricket Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Latest from the Modern Indian team
Where? Covent Garden - Neal's Yard
The next restaurant from the ever-growing modern Indian restaurant group sees them opening an all-day affair in Neal's Yard.
When can you try it for yourself? 2026
Kiji
In a nutshell: Atomix in London
Where? Mayfair - 60 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
Acclaimed New York restaurant duo Ellia and Junghyun Park, who are behind Atomix, are opening a Korean BBQ restaurant in London.
When? 2026
Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria
In a nutshell: Hotel with a view (and great chefs)
Where? The Mall, London SW1A 2WH
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.
When? 2026
Jikoni at V&A East Museum
In a nutshell: Jikoni founders double up
Where? Stratford - East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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.
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2026
Raising Canes
In a nutshell: Celeb-favoured fried chicken
Where? Piccadilly Circus - 21-22 Coventry St, London W1D 7AE
Across the pond, its celebrity fans include Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Cynthia Erivo. Now the chicken finger fast food giant that is Raising Canes is coming to London.
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2026
Rumours
And there's more...
Other (potential) upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
Pretty likely:
- The Polo Bar (Mayfair) - Planning to open in 2028, the old Vogue building will be hosting the London outpost of Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar.
- Arcade Food Hall (Covent Garden) - What was TGI Friday will be transformed into a new food hall.
- St John Bakery (Covent Garden) - The bakery is on the move and looks like it'll be a cafe too.
- Notto (City of London) - The latest outpost of Phil Howard's pasta bar.
- Mazi (Mayfair) - The popular Notting Hill restaurant in Notting Hill has its sights set on Mayfair's Bruton Place.
- New food court (Waterloo) - The team behind Vinegar Rard are opening a big food court beside the Imax in Waterloo.
- Upper Grosvenor Street - The team behind Los Mochis have taken over the old Ruya site for a new concept.
- 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
Could go either way:
- Materia Prima (Marylebone) - SOLA's Victor Garvey does high-end dining in Marylebone, depending on a crowdfunder.
- Gold (Richmond) - The team behind Notting Hill's gold are next looking at Richmond.
- Dué - 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".
- Ergon House (Covent Garden) - This might bethe London outpost of Greek boutique hotel group ERGON House, in which they were planning to have both a rooftop restaurant and a bakery, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocer on the ground floor. Things have gone quiet, on this one recently.
- Le Caprice (Mayfair) - We've been hearing that the return of Richar Caring's flagship may not be going ahead.
- Blackwood (Soho) - This sports bar was supposed to be opening just off Piccadilly Circus, but things have gone suspiciously quiet.
- Brasseria (South Kensington) - This was due to take over La Brasserie on Brompton Road as the third restaurant in the Brasseria group but things have gone quiet on this front.
- 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.
