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Coming Soon list
October 2024
Claro
In a nutshell: The Med via Tel Aviv
Where is it? St James - 12 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AU
Why should you care? A new Eastern Med restaurant is coming to London, this one having originally started in Tel Aviv. Here, it's taking over the old Villandry building. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 12 October 2024
Boxcar Bread & Wine
In a nutshell: Bakery/cafe by day, wine bar by night
Where is it? Connaught Village - 30 Kendal Street, London W2 2AW
Why should you care? This new neighbourhood spot will have a different daytime and evening focus, just as its name suggests and will be serving some pretty special pastries. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 15 October 2024 (Bakery/cafe only, wine bar opens in November)
The Yellow Bittern
In a nutshell: Old school restaurant
Where is it? King's Cross - 20 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DU
Why should you care? This restaurant will be quite unlike others, only open at lunch and taking cash payments only - but there's a great chef in the kitchen. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 21 October 2024
Lina Stores Shoreditch
In a nutshell: Latest branch of the Italian cafe
Where is it? Shoreditch - 180–182 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HY
Why should you care? This new Lina Stores outpost takes over a Grade II listed ex-bank within which you can expect their usual Italian-inspired menu as well as a separate bar. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 21 October 2024
Three Darlings
In a nutshell: Jason Atherton bistro
Where is it? Chelsea - 241b Pavilion Road, London SW1X 0PB
Why should you care? This is one of a new wave of openings from Jason Atherton and his wife Irha. It's billed as serving "English cuisine infused with European influences". Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 24 October 2024
Amelie, Sachi and Luum
In a nutshell: Pantechnicon Mk II
Where is it? Belgravia - 19 Motcomb, London SW1X 8LB
Why should you care? The Pantechnicon building in Belgravia is getting a big revamp, with Japanese restaurant Sachi moving to the top floor, a new Provencal restaurant Amelie and basement cocktail bar Luum. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 26-31 October 2024
Delamina Townhouse
In a nutshell: Eastern Med meets Grade II London
Where is it? Covent Garden - 13-15 Tavistock Street, London WC2E 7PS
Why should you care? The third restaurant from the Delamina team sees them opening in a Grade II townhouse with a new menu of Eastern Mediterranean dishes on offer. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 28 October 2024
Motcombs
In a nutshell: Second restaurant for the Belgravia institution
Where is it? St John's Wood - 3 Circus Road, London NW8 6NX
Why should you care? It's taken 42 years, but now Belgravia restaurant Motcombs has decided to open a second restaurant. The menu will be similar to the original, with the addition of New York-style pizzas. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? October 2024
Fantomas
In a nutshell: Fiend's Chris Denney returns
Where is it? Chelsea - 300 King's Road, London SW3 5UH
Why should you care? Coming from the same team that launched Lita and Wild, this sees Fiend's Chris Denney back in the kitchen, cooking up a menu that's "Modern European with an eye on Asia". Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? October 2024
Pastino
In a nutshell: Fresh pasta fast
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 92 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 4BU
Why should you care? This is a new fresh pasta restaurant coming from an old Franco Manca alumnus, with the focus on speed. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Late October 2024
It's Bagels
In a nutshell: Bagels go central
Where is it? Soho - 8 D'Arblay Street, London W1F 8DP
Why should you care? Mere weeks after opening in Notting Hill, this is the third It's Bagels shop and the first in central London. This branch will add ready-filled grab & go bagels. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Late October 2024
Turo Turo
In a nutshell: Filipino BBQ
Where is it? Tooting - 102 Tooting High Street, London SW17 0RR
Why should you care? Turo Turo has, until recently, been a popular Filipino BBQ and grill residency in Holborn, and now they've found a permanent location. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? October/November 2024
Godet
In a nutshell: Binch does a pub
Where is it? Islington - 382 Essex Rd, London N1 3PF
Why should you care? Binch wine bar in Hackney has been a local favourite and now they're opening a second place - a wine-focused pub in Islington. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? October/November 2024
November 2024
Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge
In a nutshell: Fish & chips up west
Where is it? Knightsbridge - 138 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1HY
Why should you care? After being a big success in Mayfair, this popular fish and chip restaurant has its sights set on Knightsbridge shoppers. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 4 November 2024
Quill
In a nutshell: Borough wine bar
Where is it? Borough Yards - 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU
Why should you care? Quill comes from the same team behind wine bars Plume (Covent Garden) and Finch (Brixton). Their Borough Yards wine bar will follow the same template, mixing wine and small plates. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 5 November 2024
Bottarga
In a nutshell: Peruvian goes Mediterranean
Where is it? Chelsea - 383 King's Road, London SW10 0LP
Why should you care? This takes over the space from Chicama and goes in a completely different direction - a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, with chef Adam Rawson working on the menu. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 6 November 2024
The Georgian
In a nutshell: Pies and tea
Where is it? Knightsbridge - 4th Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL
Why should you care? Harrods is completely relaunching The Georgian restaurant and alongside the afternoon tea, Calum Franklin will be in charge of the evening menu (with lots of pies). Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 7 November 2024
AngloThai
In a nutshell: Thai pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? Marylebone - 22-24 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NL
Why should you care? They've been popping up at various places across London, as well as pulling together a few great meal kits - now AngloThai are finally getting ready to launch their own restaurant in central London. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 7 November 2024
Row on 5
In a nutshell: Jason Atherton's next
Where is it? 5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PB
Why should you care? Jason Atherton's next restaurant sees him coming to plush Savile Row. Row on 5 will take over two floors of a new building there and the concept is described as "a culinary voyage" involving a multi-course dining experience. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? November 2024
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
Why should you care? 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. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? November 2024
Fatto a Mano
In a nutshell: Neopolitan pizzas
Where is it? Bethnal Green - 250 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE
Why should you care? Taking on the space that was the Sager + Wilde restaurant is this pizzeria that started life in Brighton. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? November 2024
Boulebar
In a nutshell: Petanque & French food
Where is it? Spitalfields - 7 Frying Pan Alley, London EC2M 4AA
Why should you care? Boulebar is bringing indoor petanque to Spitalfields, along with cocktails, cheese and charcuterie. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? November 2024
Mr Porter
In a nutshell: Underground steakhouse
Where is it? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
Why should you care? This steakhouse started in Amsterdam and now it's taking over what was once Trader Vic's for a stylish new bar and restaurant in the Park Lane Hilton. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Late November 2024
December 2024
Don't Tell Dad
In a nutshell: Combo bakery/restaurant
Where is it? Queen's Park - 10-14 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RD
Why should you care? This is from one of the founders of Coco di Mama and will be a bakery in the day (with hazelnut brown butter croissants) and shift to a restaurant in the evening. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? December 2024
Babbo
In a nutshell: Italian restaurant reborn
Where is it? St John's Wood - 29-31 St John's Wood High St, London NW8 7NH
Why should you care? This all-day Italian restaurant has moved from Mayfair to St John's Wood, promising all-day Italian food and an extensive heated terrace. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? December 2024
Also coming in 2024
Black Tap Burger
In a nutshell: US burgers come to London
Where is it? Stratford - Floor 1, 206 The Gallery, Westfield Stratford City, London, E20 1ES
Why should you care? Black Tap comes from New York and while they're mainly about burgers, their enormous crazy shakes are just as big a draw. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Alba
In a nutshell: High-end Italian
Where is it? Knightsbridge - 1st Floor, 70 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1ER
Why should you care? Alba is on a mission to bring a little bit of the Amalfi Coast to London where the focus will be on the south coast of Italy, but they'll take in the whole country when it comes to produce. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Fat Phill's
In a nutshell: Dutch smash burgers
Where is it? Battersea - 16 St John’s Hill SW11 1SA
Why should you care? Fat Phill's started life in Amsterdam five years ago. Here in London, they've picked Clapham Junction as their first UK restaurant, serving up a menu of smash burgers and American sandwiches. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Himi
In a nutshell: Roji Izakaya
Where is it? Carnaby - 4 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RF
Why should you care? The two chefs behind omakase restaurant Roji are opening a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Carnaby. Expect lots of new dishes and a few Roji signatures. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Birdmilk
In a nutshell: Ukrainian bakery
Where is it? Notting Hill - 85 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JS
Why should you care? Notting Hill's well-heeled residents will soon have another lovely new bakery on their doorstep. Birdmilk originated in and will be an all-day breakfast spot and bakery with its own coffee roastery. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Cafe Mondo
In a nutshell: Sandwiches (and more) go permanent
Where is it? Camberwell - 42 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8PX
Why should you care? They've had residencies as Mondo Sando and now they're going it alone with a standalone cafe where they'll have a lot more than just sandwiches. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Dalston Yard
In a nutshell: Restaurants, residencies and more
Where is it? Dalston - Hartwell St, London E8 3DU
Why should you care? Taking over the huge space that used to be Street Feast is this new complex (now indoors) with a new grill restaurant, residencies and lots of bars. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Nela
In a nutshell: Live-fire in The Whiteley
Where is it? Bayswater - 149 Queensway, London W2 4YN
Why should you care? Nela is one of the new restaurants to arrive in Bayswater's revamped The Whiteley. It comes from Amsterdam and there's a big focus on live-fire cooking. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Brasseria Brompton
In a nutshell: Brasserie becomes Brasseria
Where is it? South Kensington - 272 Brompton Road, London SW3 2AW
Why should you care? Taking over La Brasserie on Brompton Road will be the third restaurant in the Brasseria group. It will feature an Italian menu alongside New York-style service and the atmosphere of a Parisian Grand Brasserie. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Bocconcino Osteria Del Mare
In a nutshell: Italian restaurant doubles up
Where is it? 366 Strand, London WC2R 0JF
Why should you care? Glitzy Italian restaurant Bocconcino has long been a part of the Mayfair set of dining spots most beloved by footballers and folk who aren't worrying too much about the bill at the end of the meal. But now it looks like they're about to try their luck in another area of London that's getting a lot of restaurant activity recently, the Strand. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Autumn 2024
Shanghai Me
In a nutshell: High-rise at the Hilton
Where is it? Mayfair -28th Floor, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE
Why should you care? Taking over the space that was until recently Galvin at Windows is this Pan-Asian restaurant and bar which will still have those amazing views. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024
Ottolenghi Richmond
In a nutshell: Deli goes south-west
Where is it? Richmond - 36 Hill St, Richmond TW9 1TW
Why should you care? It had a few problems getting approval, but Yotam Ottolenghi's latest deli and restaurant is coming to leafy, riverside Richmond. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024
Tanner Krolle
In a nutshell: Bag shop restaurant
Where is it? Mayfair - 127 Mount St, London W1K 3NT
Why should you care? They're best known for making extremely fancy leather bags but now Tanner Krolle are moving into a new Mayfair home where they'll have a restaurant too. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024
Effie
In a nutshell: Aegean food showcase
Where is it? Bayswater - The Whiteley London, 149 Queensway, London W2 4YN
Why should you care? Effie comes from the Pachamama Group, taking over two floors of the corner of what was once Whiteley's in Bayswater. The menu will be inspired by the Aegean coast with an emphasis on feasting dishes. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024
Boxhall
In a nutshell: Boxpark goes inside
Where is it? The Arcade, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7PN
Why should you care? The Metropolitan Arcade at Liverpool Street is now being reinvented as a food hall for the 2020s. It's going to be the first of a series of spin-off concepts from Boxpark called BoxHall. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024
Langosteria
In a nutshell: Top seafood restaurant at The OWO
Where is it? Westminster - 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Why should you care? Milan seafood restaurant, Langosteria, which is being described as a "fashion-world haunt" in its original location is a very late addition to the line up at the OWO. It's now TBC if the restaurant is still planning to open there. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024/25
AB Steak
In a nutshell: Korean steakhouse from Akira Back
Where is it? 142-150 Wardour Street, London W1F 8ZU
Why should you care? In addition to opening at the new Mandarin Oriental in Mayfair, Chef Akira Back is bringing his steakhouse to London. The DIY Korean-style BBQ-style spot focuses on dry-aged beef which has been aged for 30 days. Customers can opt to have the meat cooked by the kitchen, or do it themselves on smokeless tabletop grills. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024/25
Seven North
In a nutshell: Eyal Shani's empire expands
Where is it? Sircle London, Devonshire Square
Why should you care? Israeli chef Eyal Shani, the man behind Miznon, is slowly building a London restaurant empire. This is based on a similar restaurant in Vienna and takes its influence from Mediterranean, French, German and Italian cuisines. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2024/25
And further away...
Gordon Ramsay at 22 Bishopsgate
In a nutshell: Gordon looks down on us all
Where is it? City of London - 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AJ
Why should you care? Gordon Ramsay is opening five new restaurants at one of the city's newest skyscrapers and two of them will be the highest restaurants in London (and the UK too). Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 4 February 2025
Ergon House
In a nutshell: A Greek hotel in Covent Garden
Where is it? Covent Garden - 26 King St, London WC2E 8HN
Why should you care? This is the London outpost of Greek boutique hotel group ERGON House, in which they'll have both a rooftop restaurant and a bakery, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocer on the ground floor. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Early 2025
Simpson's in the Strand
In a nutshell: Iconic restaurant reborn
Where is it? Temple - 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW
Why should you care? 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. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Early 2025
Le Caprice
In a nutshell: Caring classic returns
Where is it? Mayfair - Chancery Rosewood, 30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K
Why should you care? While Arlington has taken over its old home, Richard Caring is bringing Le Caprice to the new Chancery Rosewood for a much bigger affair. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June/July 2025
Carbone
In a nutshell: NYC-born Italian American
Where is it? Mayfair - Chancery Rosewood, 30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K
Why should you care? Carbone originally started live as a (still classic) restaurant in New York. This is its latest outpost and the first in Europe - expect high-end Italian/American cuisine. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? June/July 2025
Nammos London
In a nutshell: Mykonos restaurant in Mayfair
Where is it? 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY
Why should you care? 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. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where is it? 37 Conduit St, London W1S 2YF
Why should you care? 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. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025
Ikea Oxford Circus
In a nutshell: Meatballs in the city
Where is it? Bayswater - 538-540 Oxford St, London W1C 1LS
Why should you care? A massive Ikea is coming to Oxford Circus (where Top Shop once was) and, most importantly, it will have a cafe selling their amazing meatballs. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2025
Francesco Mazzei at Corinthia London
In a nutshell: Top chef returns
Where is it? Whitehall - Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Why should you care? Best known in London for restaurants like L'Anima and Sartoria, top Italian chef Francesco Mazzei is taking over what's currently The Northall restaurant in the Corinthia London hotel. Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? Mid 2025
Dué
In a nutshell: 50 Best chef opens in London
Where is it? TBC
Why should you care? 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". Find out more
When can you try it for yourself? 2025 (TBC)
Rumours
And there's more...
Other upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
- Fulham Pier (Fulham) - This huge addition to Craven Cottage will add lots of food and drink spaces to Fulhanm's riverside.
- Urchin (Holland Park) - Japanese restaurant from the man behind Dorian
- Boxpark (Camden) - The container village takes over Busk Street Market
- The Little Sister (Chelsea) - Anna Haugh is opening a wine bar next door to Myrtle
- Elephant (Oxford Street) - The old House of Fraser building is getting a rooftop restaurant
- Des Gunewardena in Canary Wharf - The Ex-D&D CEO is taking back Plateau
- Portal Way - A huge new building hosting hundreds of kitchens and a food court is coming to Acton
- Stevie Parle - The Joy chef is planning a West End restaurant in 2024 (maybe 2025)
- Kale Street - Chelsea grocer Andreas is planning to open a restaurant next door
- 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
- Admiralty Arch is getting a hotel and restaurant with an enviable view of Buckingham Palace.
- La Serre from Dubai is apparently coming to London
- 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.
