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Coming Soon list
December 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken
In a nutshell: US spicy chicken
Where? Croydon - 7-11 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QB
It's been a huge hit wherever it's opened so far, but now the US import, famed for its Reaper wings, is coming to Croydon's Chicken Mile.
When? 16 December 2025
Notto
In a nutshell: Phil Howard's pasta bar
Where? City of London - Unit UG-014, 1 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
Top chef Phil Howard is opening another of his very successful (and affordable) pasta bars, this time in the Broadgate Circle.
When? 22 December 2025
And into 2026...
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? 15 January 2026
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? January 2026
San Hao
In a nutshell: Chinatown noodle bar
Where? Chinatown - 3 Gerrard Street, London W1D 5PD
San Hao is from the restaurant team behind YiQi, The Eight and Dozo and here, they'll be viewing classic Chinese dishes through a modern British lens.
When? January 2025
Ruth's
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood restaurant in Putney with an impressive team
Where? Putney - 94 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LL
Leading this neighbourhood restaurant are a team previously at places like The Camberwell Arms and The Hero, and here they'll be opening a bistro-style restaurant and bar, centred around British food and ingredients.
When? January 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? January/February 2026
MA/NA
In a nutshell: Los Mochis goes Japanese
Where? Mayfair - 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 7PH
The Thesleff Group has had a big hit with the two Los Mochis restaurants (and the omakase spaces inside) and now they're turning their attention to a high-end Japanese restaurant.
When? January 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
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? February 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 Hell's Kitchen restaurant (a spin-off of the series) is coming to London, inside The Cumberland near Marble Arch.
When? February 2026
Soul Mama
In a nutshell: Caribbean food and music
Where? Stratford - The Street, Westfield
YolanDa Brown's Soul Mama in Stratford has proved to be a big hit - so much so that she's opening a second Soul Mama in the area.
When? March 2026
Burro
In a nutshell: Trullo chef goes it alone
Where? Covent Garden - 2 Floral Court, Floral Street, London WC2E 9FB
Conor Gadd is the chef and co-owner of Trullo in Islington and now he's opening a solo restaurant in Covent Garden that will be an Italian restaurant where the design speaks to Conor's Irish roots.
When? Early 2026
Padella Soho
In a nutshell: Pasta restaurant goes central
Where? Soho - 2 Kingly Street, London W1B 5PB
On their 10th anniversary, one of London's best pasta restaurants is opening a third venue in the most central location yet. And yes, there will be beef shin ragu.
When? Early 2026
Jul's
In a nutshell: Med restaurant from Ibiza to London
Where? St James's -11 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AU
Originally a big restaurant in Ibiza, Jul's is now making the leap to London. They're describing this St James's opening as "Greek-inspired yet unmistakably Mediterranean".
When? Early 2026
Hoppers Shoreditch
In a nutshell: Sri Lanka and beyond
Where? Shoreditch - Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ
Hoppers' latest restaurant sees them taking over what was once Lyle's and this time around they'll be serving South Indian dishes alongside the Sri Lankan classics.
When? Early 2026
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 Angelica and the rather beautiful-looking underground Gambit Bar.
When? Early 2026
Tresind
In a nutshell: High-end Dubai Indian
Where? Mayfair - 13 Hanover St, London W1S 1NE
This high-end Indian restaurant has won awards in Dubai and has already expanded to Mumbai as well as having a sister restaurant with three stars in Dubai.
When? Spring 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
Tiella Trattoria
In a nutshell: Dara Klein makes Tiella permanent
Where? Hackney - 109 Columbia Road, London E2 7RL
She had a hugely successful residency at the Compton Arms and now Dara Klein is opening a permanent restaurant and bar, which will champion both Italian and British produce.
When? Early 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
Bancone City
In a nutshell: City pasta bar
Where? City of London - 7 Princes St, London EC2R 8AQ
Bancone is a pasta restaurant with a big focus on counter dining, with their silk handkerchiefs "carbonara" a signature dish. This City opening will be their biggest yet.
When? Spring 2026
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where? Mayfair - 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
Flat Iron Piccadilly
In a nutshell: Affordable steak
Where? Soho - 21 Denman Street, London W1D 7HS
The latest Flat Iron sees the steak restaurant opening on its tenth anniversary and also opening right next door to its ex-founder Charlie Carroll's new place, The Devonshire.
When? Spring 2026
Cloth
In a nutshell: Chops and more
Where? City of London - 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR
The first Cloth restaurant has been a huge hit and now the same team are opening a second place, this time taking over what was Simpson's Tavern, with some dishes paying homage to that classic restaurant.
When? 2026
The Shepherd Mayfair
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where? 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? 2026
Major's Grill
In a nutshell: Carbone follow-up
Where? Mayfair - 94 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PB
Following the success of the London Carbone, Major Food Group are next opening a restaurant that's inspired by their New York restaurant The Grill, set inside the former In and Out Club building.
When? 2026
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? 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
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? 2026
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? 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
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? 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? 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:
- Olympia restaurants - Olympia is getting a big overhaul for 2026 with restaurants from Des Gunewardena and Incipio planned.
- The Horsemen (City of London) - The team behind the UK Sunday in Brooklyn are opening an Irish-American steakhouse and freehouse.
- Dishoom (London Bridge) - The next Dishoom could be beside Borough Market.
- The Devonshire (Covent Garden) - The team behind The Devonshire are looking to open a new Covent Garden pub and restaurant.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- The Black Cow (Shoreditch) - Supposedly opening at The Stage development in Shoreditch, news on this Middle Eastern steakhouse has gone quiet.
- Materia Prima (Marylebone) - SOLA's Victor Garvey does high-end dining in Marylebone, depending on a crowdfunder.
- 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.
- 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.
