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January 2020
Patri Ealing
In a nutshell: Indian restaurant meets train journey
Where is it? 29 Bond Street, Ealing, London W5 5AS
Why should you care? They're big in Hammersmith and Northfields and now Patri is coming to Ealing. There will be a mix of home-style Indian meat and veg/vegan dishes, all served up in a mock train setting. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 25 January 2020
Bar Douro City
In a nutshell: Portuguese wine bar in the City
Where is it? 1 Finsbury Ave, London EC2M 2PF
Why should you care? The original Bar Douro in Flat Iron Square (near London Bridge) has proven such a hit that they're getting ready to open a second. This time they'll be bringing their Portuguese wine and food to a big new development near Broadgate. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 28 January 2020
Townsend
In a nutshell: New all day restaurant for The Whitechapel Gallery
Where is it? 77-82 Whitechapel High St, Shadwell, London E1 7QX
Why should you care? Taking over the restaurant space at The Whitechapel Gallery is an ex-Garden Cafe and Petersham Nurseries duo with an exciting modern British menu planned. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 28 January 2020 (Soft launch to 4 Feb)
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Soho
In a nutshell: Top Neapolitan pizza in Soho
Where is it? 44 Old Compton St, Soho, London W1D 4TY
Why should you care? L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are opening their second London restaurant in Soho - and you can expect the same huge (and hugely popular) Neapolitan pizzas from the original. Plus fries pizzas if carbs just aren't enough... Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? January 2020
Mozzasando
In a nutshell: Alan Yau does sandos
Where is it? 96 Draycott Ave, Chelsea, London SW3 3AD
Why should you care? Alan Yau has teamed up with mozzarella restaurant Obica to launch a new sando shop, Mozzasando in South Kensington (where Obica once was). And for their take on the sando - it's all about the Milanese. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? January 2020
February 2020
Dominique Ansel Treehouse
In a nutshell: Famed pastry chef opens a restaurant
Where is it? Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JD
Why should you care? The next opening from Dominique Ansel won't be all about the cronut - but there will be a lot of pastry involved (and a more traditional bakery downstairs). Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 7 February 2020
Hoppers King's Cross
In a nutshell: Sri Lankan in King's Cross
Where is it? Pancras Square, Kings Cross, N1C 4AG
Why should you care? Hoppers, the Sri Lankan and South Indian street food-influenced restaurant, is opening a third restaurant in London, following the success of its Soho and St Christopher’s Place outlets. Its Pancras Square venue in Kings Cross will be home to a menu exclusive to that site and the biggest bar of its venues. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 11 February 2020
Megan's at the Sorting Office
In a nutshell: The dog-friendly restaurant heads north
Where is it? 6 Esther Anne Place, N1 1WL
Why should you care? After success in south and west London, Megan's are opening in the Islington Square development, just off Upper Street. They'll have their usual Mediterranean menu and, of course, will welcome dog owners with open arms. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 13 February 2020
Patron Cave à Manger
In a nutshell: Bringing a slice of Paris to North London
Where is it? 158a Blackstock Rd, London N5 1HA
Why should you care? Popular Kentish Town brasserie Patron is expanding - they've picked Blackstock Road for their second site, serving up all manner of classic French wine and dishes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
Zia Lucia Aldgate East
In a nutshell: Popular pizza parlour comes to The City.
Where is it? 12a Piazza Walk, London E1 8ZH
Why should you care? With restaurants in Islington and Hammersmith already, Zia Lucia have won many fans for their pizzas - available in four types of dough from vegetable charcoal to the more traditional. This sees them heading to the City with their third pizza restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
Chuku's
In a nutshell: Contemporary Nigerian tapas in Tottenham
Where is it? 274 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4RR
Why should you care? Chuku’s has found a permanent home to serve its signature Nigerian dishes, plus a new drinks menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
Goods Way
In a nutshell: Music, drinks and street food in King's Cross
Where is it? 11 Goods Way, King’s Cross London, N1C 4UR
Why should you care? The team behind Flat Iron Yard are heading to King's Cross for their next multi-purpose venue which will serve up live music, American drinks and street food. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
Akoko
In a nutshell: West African flavours with British ingredients
Where is it? 21 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3LP
Why should you care? Akoko is the first project from last year’s Masterchef: The Professionals finalist William JM Chilila. He'll be opening this West-African influenced restaurant in Fitztovia. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
The Londoner
In a nutshell: Super boutique hotel for Leicester Square
Where is it? Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7DT
Why should you care? Leicester Square's food and drink scene gets an injection of cool with this upcoming hotel promising a rooftop bar with firepits, two Odeon luxe cinemas and a signature all day restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? February 2020
March 2020
Larry's
In a nutshell: All day NYC-inspired spot in Peckham
Where is it? Unit 5, 12-16 Blenheim Grove, London, SE15 4QL
Why should you care? The team that brought us Salon and Levan are opening a second Peckham spot. Larry's is inspired by the corner restaurants and delis of New York. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Cocotte Parsons Green
In a nutshell: Rotisserie chicken heads to Parson's Green
Where is it? 271 New Kings Road, London SW6 4RD
Why should you care? After launching in Notting Hill and Hoxton, the next outpost for French rotisserie restaurant Cocotte is Parson's Green. Expect the slow-cooked rotisserie chicken to be the centre of the menu - plus a lot of salads too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Club Mexicana Taqueria
In a nutshell: Vegan Mexican food
Where is it? Kingly Court, Kingly St, Soho, London W1B 5PW
Why should you care? After pop-ups and residencies across London, Club Mexicana are bringing their vegan Mexican food to Kingly Court. And margaritas too, of course. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Kol
In a nutshell: Noma Mexico chef comes to London
Where is it? 9 Seymour Street, London W1H 5BT
Why should you care? He was the man behind the launch of Noma Mexico and now Santiago Lastra is opening his own restaurant in London called Kol. It'll feature Mexican cuisine with UK ingredients. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Little Kudu
In a nutshell: Peckham's Kudu team expands
Where is it? 117 Queens Road, SE15 2EZ
Why should you care? Little Kudu will open its doors right next door to Peckham hit Kudu. It's a no-reservations tapas restaurant and wine bar with an open kitchen and room for just over 30 diners. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Sessions Arts Club
In a nutshell: Restored grade II building gets a new bar and restaurant
Where is it? 22 Clerkenwell Green, Farringdon, London EC1R 0NA
Why should you care? This sees painter Jonny Gent, restaurateur Jon Spiteri (one of the founders of St John) and architect Russell Potter (SODA) restoring an old Grade II courthouse for a mix of a creative studio and a restaurant with bar. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March 2020
Perkyn's
In a nutshell: Coffee and bottle shop in Tottenham
Where is it? 10 Vicarage Parade, West Green Road, London N15 3BL
Why should you care? More change for Tottenham with the upcoming Perkyn's, serving up coffee in the day and over 60 types of beer in the evening. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March/April 2020
Sambal Shiok's Economy Rice
In a nutshell: Takeaway rice boxes in Holloway
Where is it? 169 Holloway Road, London N7 8LX
Why should you care? Sambal Shiok in Holloway has been a huge success, with the warming bowls of laksa being a big draw in Holloway and beyond. Now owner Mandy Yin expands next door with a takeaway serving up affordable Malaysian rice boxes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? March/April 2020
More in 2020
Noble Rot Soho
In a nutshell: Noble Rot takes over the Gay Hussar
Where is it? 2 Greek St, Soho, London W1D 4NB
Why should you care? A truly iconic Soho restaurant is revived by the team behind Noble Rot who are promising to be custodians of its history but bring the menu fully into the 21st century. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2020
Manzi's
In a nutshell: Corbin & King's new Soho restaurant pays homage to the legendary Manzi's fish restaurant
Where is it? 1 Bateman's Buildings, Soho, London W1D 3EN
Why should you care? Eight years after opening their massive Brasserie Zedel, restaurateurs Corbin & King are launching another affordable restaurant. Manzi's in Soho will be a homage to the much-loved Manzi's fish restaurant and will be a seafood restaurant that's both fun and affordable. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2020
CoCo Ichibanya
In a nutshell: Japanese curry house MK II
Where is it? 39 James St, Marylebone, London W1U 1DL
Why should you care? Curry and rice are primarily the order of the day at the latest London outpost of this huge Japanese curry chain. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Early 2020
Mo Diner
In a nutshell: Momo opens a diner next door
Where is it? 23 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BH
Why should you care? Next door to Momo in Mayfair (and referred to as its "playful cousin") Mo Diner takes the American diner concept on a spin through the Med - both with the look and the twist to all the food. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Early 2020
Theatre Royal restaurant
In a nutshell: The Ivy's Richard Caring and Andrew Lloyd Webber team up
Where is it? Catherine St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF
Why should you care? The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is getting a big new refurbishment - and as part of that a new restaurant and bar. Lloyd Webber has brought in Richard Caring and the Caprice Group (The Ivy, Brasserie of Light, Sexy Fish) to handle that. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2020
The Gantry London
In a nutshell: High rise in Stratford
Where is it? De Coubertin Street, London E20 1AE
Why should you care? This 17 storey building, will feature a basement speakeasy bar, as well as what they're calling a "destination restaurant" on the first floor complete with two terraces for alfresco dining. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2020
Blacklock Covent Garden
In a nutshell: More chops for London
Where is it? Henrietta St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8QH
Why should you care? Good news for the many, MANY fans of Blacklock. The chops purveyors are expanding their group again. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Taka
In a nutshell: Taka takes over Providores.
Where is it? Taka, 109 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4RX
Why should you care? A replacement has been announced for chef Peter Gordon’s popular Marylebone restaurant The Providores, following its closure after 18 years. Japanese restaurant Taka will open its second site there. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Caviar Kaspia
In a nutshell: Iconic Parisian restaurant returns to London
Where is it? 1a Chesterfield St, Mayfair, London W1J 5JF
Why should you care? Returning after an absence of many years, Caviar Kaspia is bringing back its luxury menu to London's Mayfair. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Maison Francois
In a nutshell: French brasserie in St James
Where is it? 36 Duke Street, St James's, St. James's, London SW1Y 6DF
Why should you care? Taking the former address of Greens, Maison Francois will be a brasserie and wine room. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
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? 2020
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? 2020
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? 2020
Mathura
In a nutshell: Atul Kochhar goes big
Where is it? 4 Greycoat Place, Westminster, London SW1P 1BN
Why should you care? Following up from the opening of Kanishka in Mayfair, Atul Kochhar has taken over a huge space in Westminster for his next restaurant. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
The Patate
In a nutshell: Beefy French pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? 323 Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5 2AA
Why should you care? They've been serving up their beef bourguignon buns across town and now The Patate are about to settle down with their first permanent restaurant in Kentish Town. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
H.O.M.E. (working title)
In a nutshell: Jason Atherton's smallest restaurant
Where is it? 8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ
Why should you care? Jason Atherton is opening a much smaller restaurant than usual. This one will be a 16-seater, tight next door to Pollen Street Social and offer an ever changing menu based on Atherton's travel across the globe. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Pacific
In a nutshell: Shaun Presland comes to London
Where is it? TBC
Why should you care? Top Australian chef Shaun Presland is coming to London, opening in Soho, with a permanent place after his 10 Heddon Street residency is done. Expect a similar style of Japanese cooking to his Australian restaurants. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Padella Shoreditch
In a nutshell: London's best pasta doubles up
Where is it?1 Phipp Street, London EC2A 4PS
Why should you care? They're hugely popular in Borough - probably with London's longest queue/wait time - and now Padella is gearing up for its second site. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Din Tai Fung at Centre Point
In a nutshell: Taiwanese steamed bun powerhouse - plus queue
Where is it? Centre Point
Why should you care? The hugely popular Taiwanese dumpling restaurant is opening its second location in London already - which should really help with those queues at the first. Expect steamed soup dumplings and lots more... Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
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? 2020
The Market
In a nutshell: Workplace canteen by day, food hall and restaurant by night
Where is it? 22 Bishopsgate, London
Why should you care? The next people to get into the food hall business are The YBF's. They're teaming up with Rhubarb for this huge new food and drink area inside the big 22 Bishopsgate development. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
Chyna and Yau Grilling
In a nutshell: Alan Yau in Canary Wharf
Where is it? Wardian London, Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TP
Why should you care? Alan Yau is opening two restaurants at this huge Canary Wharf building - one of which he's billing as a "Chinese River Cafe". Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? 2020
M at Newfoundland
In a nutshell: Steaks in a tower
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? 2020
Nobu Hotel Marylebone
In a nutshell: Nobu goes west
Where is it? 22 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 7BG, UK
Why should you care? This is the second Nobu hotel in London (after the first in Shoreditch). Expect a high-end place to stay as well as a new Nobu restaurant featuring the usual Japanese, Peruvian and other South American menu from Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2020
NoMad London
In a nutshell: Top NYC hotel comes to London (with added Daniel Humm)
Where is it? 4 Bow St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7AT
Why should you care? This hotel is taking over Bow Street Magistrates Court in Covent Garden, and is the London outpost of a popular NYC hotel. And it'll also have food from Daniel Humm, the chef behind World's Best restautant 11 Madison Park. Find out more.
When can you try it for yourself? Summer 2020
Rumours
And there's more...
Other upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
- After testing the restaurant in a residency, Daisuke Hayashi is opening Kaeseki restaurant Roketsu in Mayfair.
- som saa are crowdfunding for a new restaurant.
- Apparently Salt Bae is now thinking of opening a burger restaurant in London as well as his steakhouse
- Big Mamma (the people behind Gloria and Circolo Popolare) are opening a third restaurant in Covent Garden
- Wendy's is making a return to London, probably some time in 2020.
- Charlotte Wilde is looking for a new location for Darling
- Bao is coming to King's Cross
- The site that used to be the original Wild Honey is due to be a dim-sum restaurant from the people behind Goodman and Burger and Lobster.
- Violet Bakery are opening a new wine bar in 2020.
- Praise be - huge Irish fast-food chain Supermac's is planning to come to London.
- Corbin and King will be opening a restaurant in Notting Hill.
- Apparently JKS, the people behind Brigadiers, are opening new pubs - one supposed to be a partnership with James Knappett.
- A new Market Hall is coming to Canary Wharf - but not until late 2020.
- London's getting a new high-rise that could host the city's highest restaurant.
- Apparently, the main MASH in London is getting revamped as a DC comics destination.
- Yosma is on the move - bringing their Istanbul-inspired tavern from Baker Street to Soho.
- After closing in Finsbury Park, Gilly's Fry bar is on the hunt for a central London location.
- Time Out Market is coming to Waterloo - but not until 2021
- According to an interview with Richard Caring, Sexy Fish could be expanding with Sexy Dragon and Sexy Elephant.
- Looking for the next Coal Drops Yards? It could be Borough Yards.
- The Wagyumafia are bringing their VERY expensive sandwiches to London - with both a sandwich shop and a butcher's kitchen.
- The famed Gary Usher could finally be opening in London.
- Russell Norman's Mishkin's is apparently making a comeback, space TBC.
- When it opens, the Trellis skyscraper will have a high-rise restaurant.
- Where still 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.
- 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.
To find out which noteworthy establishments have just opened their doors, check out our recently-opened new restaurants in London page.
