Here's our complete guide to all the new London restaurants that have opened over the past year, the only guide to London's newest openings that you'll ever need.
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Opened in 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.
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 has a different daytime and evening focus, just as its name suggests and will be serving some pretty special pastries. (Bakery/cafe only, wine bar opens in November)
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 has come to London, this one having originally started in Tel Aviv. Here, it's taken over the old Villandry building.
Yari Club
In a nutshell: Robot takeover
Where is it? Covent Garden - 57 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4EA
Why should you care? Yari Club is a yakitori restaurant with a difference - all the skewers are cooked by a robot chef. (Soft launch to 18 October)
Canteen
In a nutshell: The Pelican's second Notting Hill place
Where is it? Notting Hill - 310 Portobello Road, London W10 5TA
Why should you care? Canteen comes from the people behind The Pelican and The Hero, and this time they've opened an Italian restaurant.
Hausu
In a nutshell: Listening bar goes permanent
Where is it? Peckham - 11a Station Way, London SE15 4RX
Why should you care? Previously a pop-up, Hausu has taken over the space that was once Coal Rooms for listening bar with a small-plates menu and curated wine list.
69 & Shanghai
In a nutshell: Wine and sandos
Where is it? Spitalfields - 76 Commercial St, London E1 6LY
Why should you care? Coming from the team behind Yuu Kitchen and Opium, this is a wine bar downstairs, a cocktail bar upstairs and has a menu featuring katsu sandos.
Lima Shoreditch
In a nutshell: Peruvian restaurant mk III
Where is it? Shoreditch - Sun Street Hotel, 5–15 Sun St, London EC2A 2EP
Why should you care? This popular Peruvian restaurant also has outposts in Fitzrovia and Covent Garden. Here you'll find their popular Peruvian dishes with a touch of Japanese and Chinese influence.
Fonda
In a nutshell: Kol follow-up
Where is it? Mayfair - Heddon Street, Mayfair, London W1
Why should you care? Santiago Lastra, the chef behind Kol, has opened his second Mexican restaurant in London, this time showcasing regional Mexican cooking.
Tamila
In a nutshell: Tamil Prince goes south
Where is it? Battersea - 39 Northcote Rd, London SW11 1NJ
Why should you care? The Tamil Prince and Crown have been successful pubs with Indian food in Islington - now the same team have opened this standalone restaurant in Battersea.
Opened in September 2024
Wildflowers
In a nutshell: Ex-Elystan St chef goes it alone
Where is it? Pimlico - Unit 2, 57 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8NE
Why should you care? Chef Aaron Potter, who most recently was Executive chef at Maria G's and before that head chef at Elystan Street, is in charge of this new Pimlico Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, wine bar & deli.
Sticks n Sushi Islington
In a nutshell: Yakitori + sushi
Where is it? Islington - 77-78 Upper Street, London N1 0NU
Why should you care? They've expanded all over London and the latest restaurant for the sushi and Yakitori is Angel, where it's taken over from Neighbourhood.
Bao City
In a nutshell: Taiwanese buns for city folk
Where is it? City of London - 2-8 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR
Why should you care? Bao have brought their Taiwanese steamed buns to the City, with both classic dishes and some new creations just for this outpost. Plus, they have karaoke.
De Nadas
In a nutshell: Argentinian empanadas
Where is it? Stoke Newington - 117 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0UD
Why should you care? The latest outpost of this empanaderias is doing something a little different to the other locations, adding a vinyl wine room at the back.
Hovarda
In a nutshell: Floating Greek and Turkish food
Where is it? Canary Wharf - Water Level, 5 Water Street, London E14 5GX
Why should you care? Taking over the big floating platform next to Hawksmoor in Canary Wharf (the lower level, anyway) is the second Hovarda. They have a similar approach to the menu as the Soho restaurant, taking their inspiration from the Greek and Turkish food cultures.
Café Francois
In a nutshell: Maison Francois V2
Where is it? Borough Market - 14-16 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD
Why should you care? This is a spin-off from Mayfair's Maison Francois, this time opening as a more laid-back café including dishes like whole lobster frites.
Noodle Inn
In a nutshell: Hand-made noodles
Where is it? Soho - 4-6 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TA
Why should you care? Coming from Alex Xu, the restaurateur behind Kung-Fu Noodle, and it features all manner of noodles including wide noodles, pan fried noodle dishes and cold noodle options.
Sael
In a nutshell: Jason Atherton British brasserie
Where is it? St James - 1 St James's Market, London SW1Y 4QQ
Why should you care? Jason Atherton has taken over the old Aquavit building and has transforming it into a brasserie (and bar) that celebrates "all things British".
Junk
In a nutshell: French smash burgers
Where is it? Soho - 49 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HL
Why should you care? This is a French burger company specialising in smash burgers (even going up to four pattys in one burger) as well as their own chewy cookie dessert.
The Barbary Notting Hill
In a nutshell: A bigger Barbary
Where is it? Notting Hill - 112 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RU
Why should you care? Already popular in Covent Garden with two restaurants, The Barbary (which focuses on food from the Barbary Coast) has come to Notting Hill with new dishes and more than just counter dining.
Sesta
In a nutshell: Pidgin takeover
Where is it? Hackney - 52 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG
Why should you care? Pidgin has closed, but taking its place is Sesta which happens to come from Pidgin's head chef Drew Snaith. He's running a menu with "modern, creative takes on British and European classics".
Maroto
In a nutshell: Brazilian makeover
Where is it? Mayfair - 4 Vere St, London W1G 0DJ
Why should you care? Maroto took over from Bossa in Mayfair and now it's has a relaunch with ex-Launceston Place chefs in charge.
Home Kitchen
In a nutshell: Restaurant for a great cause
Where is it? Primrose Hill - 130 Regent's Park Rd, London NW1 8XL
Why should you care? Taking over the space where Odettes was, Home Kitchen combines chef Adam Symonds with a kitchen that's staffed by the homeless.
Kitty Hawk
In a nutshell: Rooftop restaurant
Where is it? Trafalgar Square - 8 St. Martin’s Place, London WC2N 4JH
Why should you care? The group behind two other popular rooftop restaurants, Aviary and Wagtail, has launched this rooftop space (previously Bisushima) which overlooks Trafalgar Square.
Leydi
In a nutshell: Selin Kiazim returns
Where is it? City of London - 15 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7EF
Why should you care? Oklava's Selin Kiazim is behind this new Turkish restaurant in the City that's part of the new Hyde London City hotel. Expect her great stone oven-baked lahmacuns and pides to make an appearance and lots more.
Dang's
In a nutshell: Thai-fried-chicken
Where is it? Spitalfields - 60-62 Commercial St, London E1 6LT
Why should you care? Opened underneath slurp noodle bar, Dang's is all about Thai fried chicken, aka Hat Yai chicken with wings and more mixed with lots of dipping sauces.
Brother Marcus Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Eastern Med in The Yards
Where is it? Covent Garden - 23 Slingsby Place, London WC2E 9AB
Why should you care? The latest Brother Marcus sees them bringing their Eastern Mediterranean plates and great brunches to The Yards in Covent Garden.
Soul Mama
In a nutshell: Soul music and food
Where is it? Stratford - The Gantry, 40 Celebration Ave, London E20 1DB
Why should you care? Originally due to open in Islington, Jazz musician YolanDa Brown brings her unique restaurant and live-music venue to Stratford with a fusion of South American, Caribbean and African cuisines.
Mignonette
In a nutshell: French bistro in Richmond
Where is it? Richmond - 109 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2PN
Why should you care? Chef John McClements had a Michelin star with his previous Twickenham restaurant and now he's come out of retirement for this classic French restaurant.
Opened in August 2024
Humble Crumble
In a nutshell: Bespoke crumbles
Where is it? Covent Garden - 36 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LH
Why should you care? Serving up all types of crumble desserts, Humble Crumble have opened their first central London location.
Lussmanns
In a nutshell: 22 year comeback
Where is it? Highgate - 2 Highgate High St, London N6 5JL
Why should you care? 22 years after leaving and having opened several Hertfordshire restaurants in the meantime, Lussmanns has returned to London with its focus on sustainable seafood and the best British produce.
Oriole
In a nutshell: Top bar's permanent new home
Where is it? Covent Garden - 7-9 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB
Why should you care? After a temporary pop-up, one of London's best bars is back for good in Covent Garden and this time it's as much about the Latin-American-influenced food as it is about the cocktails.
Sunday in Brooklyn
In a nutshell: Brooklyn import's second coming
Where is it? Marylebone - 10-12 James Street, London W1U 1ER
Why should you care? Already a hit in Notting Hill, Sunday in Brooklyn has arrived in central London, along with those signature hazelnut maple praline pancakes.
Tofu Vegan
In a nutshell: Chinese plant-based restaurant
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 32 Charlotte St, London W1T 2NQ
Why should you care? After success in Islington, Spitalfields and Golders Green, this popular plant-based restaurant which focuses on regional Chinese food has come to central London.
Bleecker
In a nutshell: One of London's best burgers, now south of the river.
Where is it? London Bridge - 104 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH
Why should you care? Bleecker have a very well-deserved reputation as being among London's very best burger bars, and now they're just a short walk from London Bridge station.
Goldies
In a nutshell: Wood-fired grill by Blanchette
Where is it? Carnaby - 10-11 Kingly Court, London W1F 5PW
Why should you care? This comes from the same people behind Blanchette and they're describing it as a "wood-fired dining experience" with a series of smoky small and sharing plates on offer.
KöD
In a nutshell: Danish steakhouse
Where is it? Soho - 2 St Anne's Court, London W1F 0AZ
Why should you care? Hoping for success in what's been a tricky Soho location is this Danish steakhouse, with dishes like steak tacos, beef carpaccio and a range of steak cuts on the menu.
Ambassadors Clubhouse
In a nutshell: JKS goes big in Mayfair
Where is it? Mayfair - 23-27 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BQ
Why should you care? Coming from the people behind Gymkhana and Brigadiers, this is their first Indian restaurant in years and it's a huge venue, dedicated to Punjabi cuisine.
It's Bagels Notting Hill
In a nutshell: Viral bagel shop v2
Where is it? Notting Hill - 120 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PW
Why should you care? After becoming a massive hit in Primrose Hill, the viral bagel shop has opened its second location in Notting Hill.
You Call the Shots
In a nutshell: Hackney bar with residencies
Where is it? Hackney - 13 Morning Lane, London E9 6ND
Why should you care? Taking over what was once Silver Lining, this bar comes from the team behind The Plough in Homerton and it has a big focus on regular residencies.
Mary's
In a nutshell: Pollen Street revamped
Where is it? Mayfair - 8-10 Pollen St, London W1S 1NQ
Why should you care? Jason Atherton has replaced Pollen Street Social with this new grill restaurant, a new version of his Bling Pig bar and a smash burger counter that serves just one burger.
The Marquee Moon
In a nutshell: Dalston pub re-launched
Where is it? Dalston - 48 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 7XJ
Why should you care? Once The Marquis of Lansdowne this pub has been reborn and is now serving "British pub classics with East Asian accents".
Lolo
In a nutshell: Pizarro's third restaurant on the same street
Where is it? Bermondsey - 102 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UB
Why should you care? This is José Pizarro's third restaurant in Bermondsey, and this time it's an all-day restaurant with breakfast, sandwiches, tapas and more.
Rusty Rabbit
In a nutshell: Sydney comes to London
Where is it? Notting Hill - 50 Westbourne Grove W2 5SH
Why should you care? Popular Sydney cafe Rusty Rabbit has arrived in London. Billed as a Sydney brunch club, it serves up a menu of all-day brunch, burgers and pancakes.
Alley Cats Pizza Chelsea
In a nutshell: NYC Pizzas take 2
Where is it? Chelsea - 342 King's Rd, London SW3 5UR
Why should you care? The original Alley Cats in Marylebone has been a huge success and this one should be a big hit too. They have the same big NYC-style pizzas as the original.
Glamarama Green
In a nutshell: Daisy Green by the museums
Where is it? South Kensington - 10-12 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2HF
Why should you care? The latest opening for Daisy Green and their Autralia-influenced dishes is right around the corner from the V&A and is also inspired by the museum.
Marceline
In a nutshell: Floating French brasserie
Where is it? Canary Wharf - Wood Wharf, 10 Water St, London, E14 5GX
Why should you care? Floating on the water next to Hawksmoor in Canary Wharf, this is a French brasserie that's inspired by both Paris and New York.
Eat Momo
In a nutshell: Nepalese dumplings
Where is it? Borough Yards - 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU
Why should you care? Eat Momo comes from sisters Trishna and Dipa Chamling and, as you might guess from the name, is centred around Nepalese steamed dumplings.
Kricket
In a nutshell: Samphire pakora in the Wharf
Where is it? Canary Wharf - 6 Frobisher Passage, London E14 5HA
Why should you care? The modern Indian restaurant has launched its fourth restaurant on the North Dock. Expect the hits from the previous restaurants and there will also be a big cocktail bar here. (50% off soft launch throughout August)
Chatsworth Bakehouse 2
In a nutshell: More top sandwiches
Where is it? Crystal Palace - 116 Anerley Rd, London SE19 2AN
Why should you care? Opened just down the road from the original is the second Chatsworth bakehouse, still selling sandwiches, pastries and cakes - but with more walk-ins available.
Opened in July 2024
Goodbye Horses
In a nutshell: Wine, food, coffee and gelato all-in-one
Where is it? Islington - 21 Halliford St, London, N1 3HB
Why should you care? This is the wine bar part of a three-in-one operation that also includes a coffee bar and gelato shop. With an ex-Papi chef in the kitchen, there's a mix of seasonable and sustainable sharing plates.
Roti King
In a nutshell: Rotis in the city
Where is it? City of London - 4-10 Artillery Lane, London E1 7LP
Why should you care? The popular Malaysian restaurant has come to the City, bringing its roti canai, stuffed roti and lots more.
Kolamba East
In a nutshell: Sri Lankan follow-up
Where is it? Spitlfields - 12 Blossom Street, Norton Folgate, London E1 E1 6PL
Why should you care? After success in Soho, Kolamba has moved east for their second opening serving Sri Lankan dishes based on family recipes.
Milk Run
In a nutshell: Balham bakery expands
Where is it? Tooting Bec - 16-18 Ritherdon Rd, London SW17 8QD
Why should you care? Popular cafe Milk has opened a new bakery just down the same road, now offering Milk pastries to go (as well as a few dine-in spaces).
Hot Dogs by Three Darlings
In a nutshell: Jason Atherton's hot dogs
Where is it? Knightsbridge - Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
Why should you care? The latest addition to the Harrods Dining Hall is Jason Atherton who has brought an offshoot of his Three Darlings restaurant, serving gourmet hot dogs.
Mauby
In a nutshell: Jerk Off BBQ transformed
Where is it? Brockley - 1 Harefield Road, London SE4 1LW
Why should you care? This comes from the team that used to run Jerk Off BBQ. They're offering everything from fresh fried seafood, stewed beans and tasty vegetable plates to lesser-known homestyle West Indian dishes.
Cornus
In a nutshell: Medlar 2.0
Where is it? Belgravia - 27 Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9NF
Why should you care? After 15 years, the team behind Medlar have opened a new restaurant, this time on a rooftop in Eccleston Yards with an ex-Angler chef in charge of the kitchen.
Lahpet Larder
In a nutshell: Burmese in Bermondsey
Where is it? Bermondsey - 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF
Why should you care? Popular Burmese restaurant Lahpet has opened its third restaurant, with a focus on regional Burmese cooking styles and a shop for Burmese staples alongside.
Bonoo
In a nutshell: A second Indian tapas restaurant.
Where is it? Muswell Hill
Why should you care? Having made it big in Hampstead, Bonoo have expanded their North London empire with a move to Muswell Hill. Their concept is Indian tapas - so a series of small plates covering food from all over India.
Sandwich Sandwich
In a nutshell: Bespoke sandwiches come to town
Where is it? City of London - 1 Gresham St, London EC2V 7BX
Why should you care? They won the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year award in 2023 and now this Bristol sandwich shop, with a dizzying array of options, has arrived in London.
The Hound
In a nutshell: The third JKS pub
Where is it? Chiswick - 210 Chiswick High Rd., London W4 1PD
Why should you care? The people behind Gymkhana (and Kitchen Table's James Knappett) have opened their third pub, following on from the success of The Cadogan Arms and The George.
Holy Carrot
In a nutshell: Wood-fired plants in Notting Hill
Where is it? Notting Hill - 156 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2EB
Why should you care? Holy Carrot has appeared as pop-ups and residencies, but this sees the plant-based restaurant settling down, with Acme Fire Cult's Daniel Watkins coming in to create the menu.
Kanpai Classic
In a nutshell: Grill your own Wagyu
Where is it? Soho - 147-149 Wardour Street, London W1F 8WD
Why should you care? They've been big in Taiwan and China and now this yakiniku restaurant has arrived in London, with a speciality of wagyu that you grill yourself over hot charcoal.
Engel and Jang at The Royal Exchange
In a nutshell: Royal Exchange revamped
Where is it? City of London - Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LL
Why should you care? Ex-D&D CEO Des Gunewardenahas taken over a big space at the Royal Exchange, and is opening both a Japanese/Korean restaurant and a bar that looks back to 1920s Germany.
Sol's
In a nutshell: Bayswater gets a wine bar
Where is it? Bayswater - 25 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3ET
Why should you care? The team behind Margate hot spot Fort Road (as well as Shreeji News and Foreign Exchange News) have opened this wine bar with a low-intervention, European-focused wine list and Med-led small plates.
Ukiyo
In a nutshell: Japanese hand roll restaurant
Where is it? Covent Garden - 8 Slingsby Place, London WC2H 9JZ
Why should you care? Ukiyo is a counter dining spot in The Yards development in Covent Garden that's serving up temaki and sashmi alongside a tight selection of hand rolls.
Highroad Social
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood restaurant and seafood bar
Where is it? Greenwich - 178 Greenwich High Rd, London SE10 8NN
Why should you care? This takes over what was Rivington Greenwich and brings in ex-Chelsea Pig chef Fionnan Flood to head up the kitchen. The all-day menu features an extensive seafood bar.
Albert Schloss
In a nutshell: Beer hall in the Troc
Where is it? Soho - 20-24 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EU
Why should you care? Somewhat understatedly billed as a "bier + pleasure palace" this has taken over what used to be the Rainforest Cafe on Shaftesbury Avenue. Expect an Alpine theme matched with games, beers and German food.
Camden Courtyard
In a nutshell: Alfresco food and music space
Where is it? Camden - 23 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 8NH
Why should you care? This outdoor space comes from the people who own the Electric Ballroom, so you know the music offering will be on point, and that will be backed up with street food traders.
Wood St Bear
In a nutshell: DJ Simon Bear does wine
Where is it? Walthamstow - 135 Wood Street, London E17 3LX
Why should you care? DJ Simon Bear, who's lived in the area for 12 years, is behind this new bar with a wine and craft beer offering as well as great cheese toasties and the finest pork pies on the side.
Plates
In a nutshell: Great British menu winner's restaurant
Where is it? Old Street - 320 Old Street, London EC1V 9DR
Why should you care? Great British Menu 2024 winner Kirk Haworth has opened his own plant-based restaurant which will feature several of the dishes that won him the show.
Harry's Victoria
In a nutshell: Harry's by the Station
Where is it? Victoria - Terminal House, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU
Why should you care? Richard Caring has brought the Italian brasserie offshoot of Harry's Bar to a new development opposite Victoria station, serving up the usual mix of Italian food and cocktails.
Dez Amore
In a nutshell: Italian pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? Chelsea - 273 Fulham Road, London SW10 9PZ
Why should you care? Dez Amore have opened their first standalone restaurant with a mix of pasta, pizza and Tuscan burgers in a retro looking space.
Xi Home
In a nutshell: XL soup dumplings and more.
Where is it? City of London - 10 Blossom Street, London E1 6PL
Why should you care? This is the latest home for Xi Home who have been big at Bang Bang Oriental. Here, it's all about the dumplings with over 20 options on the menu (including XL versions) along with various salads, BBQ skewers and noodle dishes.
Opened in June 2024
Tollington's
In a nutshell: Four Legs fish bar
Where is it? Finsbury Park - 172 Tollington Park, London N4 3AJ
Why should you care? Four Legs, the team behind The Plimsoll, have opened their second restaurant just up the road. This time they've taken over a former fish and chip shop to launch a Spanish-style fish bar.
Kleinsky's
In a nutshell: NY style bagels
Where is it? Mayfair -39 N Audley St, London W1K 6ZW
Why should you care? Kleinsky's originates from Cape Town where they have two very successful NY-deli-style restaurants where their bagels are the big draw. This sees them open in London for the first time.
Albers
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood cafe and restaurant
Where is it? De Beauvoir - 23A Englefield Rd, London N1 4JX
Why should you care? Run chefs who have a background in Big Jo and Noble Rot, this is a cafe by day and becomes a place for small plates and negronis in the evening.
Mare St Market King's Cross
In a nutshell: A new King's Cross arcade
Where is it? King's Cross - 10 Lewis Cubitt Square, London N1C 4BY
Why should you care? Five years after it first opened in Hackney, Mare Street Market has opened a second home, across town in North London which includes a restaurant, bar and multiple shops.
The Park
In a nutshell: Jeremy King returns
Where is it? Hyde Park - 123 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3JH
Why should you care? The latest from Jeremy King (following Arlington) is an American-inspired grand brasserie that, as he says, is "very much of the early 21st Century rather than 20th."
123V
In a nutshell: Alexis Gauthier vegan spin-off
Where is it? Mayfair - 39 Brook Street, London W1K 4JE
Why should you care? What was once Native at Browns is now 123V at Browns as Alexis Gauthier's vegan restaurant takes over, with plant-based sushi and lots more on the menu.
Jones & Sons
In a nutshell: Dalston restaurant heads east
Where is it? South Woodford - 98–106 High Road, London E18 2QH
Why should you care? This popular restaurant, which has a menu focused on seasonal British produce (and appeared in the film Boiling Point) has gone east for the second location (and bringing its Sunday lunches).
Bobo Social
In a nutshell: All-day brunch
Where is it? Ealing - 3/4 Filmworks Walk, Ealing Broadway, London W5 5FA
Why should you care? This is the latest Bobo Social, following on from Elephant Park and one of the big selling points is their daily brunch offering.
Henri
In a nutshell: Jackson Boxer in the Henrietta Hotel
Where is it? Covent Garden - 14-15 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8QH
Why should you care? The very busy Jackson Boxer has teamed up with The Experimental Group for his latest opening, a Parisian-inspired bistro inside the Henrietta hotel.
Bar Kroketa
In a nutshell: Croquetas mk II
Where is it? Marylebone - 23 Barrett St, London W1U 1BF
Why should you care? This is the second outpost of the Brindisa spin-off, a tapas bar with something of a speciality in croquetas.
The Little Violet Door
In a nutshell: A house party in Carnaby
Where is it? Carnaby - 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
Why should you care? Following the opening of the nearby Little Scarlet Door, this is their new restaurant and bar themed after a flatshare.
The River Café Café
In a nutshell: River Cafe 1.5
Where is it? Hammersmith - Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA
Why should you care? This is the first new opening from The River Café since 1987, and it's right next door to the original. An all-day café it'll be serving up Italian food made by River Café chefs.
Metropolis London
In a nutshell: Street food in Vauxhall
Where is it? Vauxhall - Railway Arches, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
Why should you care? Taking over the Albert Embankment’s Railway Arches is Metropolis London. It's an indoor home for street vendors, with 11 of them setting up shop here.
The Breakfast Club King's Cross
In a nutshell: All day brekkie in KX
Where is it? King's Cross, St. Pancras International Station, Euston Road, N1C 4QP
Why should you care? The latest Breakfast Club sees the group opening inside St Pancras station. As usual, expect all-day breakfasts and pancakes as well as the odd fried "chicken dinner".
CDMX Tacos
In a nutshell: Mexican taco shop
Where is it? Soho - 1 Green's Ct, London W1F 0HA
Why should you care? CDMX Tacos is a stylish hole-in-the-wall spot in Soho which focuses on tacos and quesadillas and aims to offer an authentic Mexican taqueria experience.
House Party
In a nutshell: Stormzy does pizza
Where is it? Soho - 61 Poland Street, Soho, W1F 7NU
Why should you care? This is a bar from none other than Stormzy himself who is aiming to replicate a house party in the middle of Soho, with cocktails, pizza and his own BMW parked downstairs.
Akira Back at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
In a nutshell: High-end hotel Mk II
Where is it? Mayfair - 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JP
Why should you care? This is in London's second Mandarin Oriental, this time right in the middle of Mayfair. It has multiple restaurants and bars from top chef Akira Back, who's in charge of a Japanese/Korean menu.
Bread Street Kitchen Stratford
In a nutshell: Gordon goes east
Where is it? Stratford - 9 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN
Why should you care? Taking the place of Haugen, Gordon Ramsay has opened his biggest Bread Street Kitchen yet, with a huge outdoor terrace. Expect the Beef Wellington Experience to make an appearance.
Miga
In a nutshell: Modern Korean
Where is it? Hackney - 1 Mare St, London E8 4RP
Why should you care? This modern Korean restaurant in Hackney has proved to be a big hit. It's a family affair with two brothers running the restaurant while their father is the chef.
Opened in May 2024
El Cenote
In a nutshell: Tacos and cocktails
Where is it? Camden - 2 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJ
Why should you care? Devised and run by two Mexicans, El Cenote is a Mexican bar in Camden with as much focus on the mezcal as there is on the tacos.
Holland Park Café
In a nutshell: Daisy Green in the park
Where is it? Holland Park, Ilchester Place, London, W8 6LU
Why should you care? The Daisy Green team have unveiled their latest opening inside Holland Park. They've taken over the park's cafe where they'll be serving up an all day menu along with snacks in the evening.
La Maison Ani
In a nutshell: Classic French in old school hotel
Where is it? Knightsbridge - The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY
Why should you care? The latest restaurant at this Knightsbridge hotel comes from the people behind Gaia in Mayfair and it's a large scale French brasserie.
Circe's
In a nutshell: Rooftop action in Waterloo
Where is it? Waterloo - Mercury House, 11 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UL
Why should you care? Taking over from what was once Bar Elba, this is a huge rooftop space with a Mediterranean feel (as much as you can get in Waterloo, anyway).
Master Bao
In a nutshell: Baos in the mall
Where is it? Stratford - Westfield Stratford City, London E20 1ES
Why should you care? Master Bao have brought their Taiwanese street food specials, baos and signature dishes to the East London mall along with the addition of udon noodles and bubble tea.
Chez Roux
In a nutshell: Michel Roux is back
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
Why should you care? After closing both Le Gavroche and Roux at The Landau, Michel Roux is back at The Langham with a restaurant that is a mix of British classics combined with traditional French cooking methods.
Café Petiole
In a nutshell: "Almost vegan" café
Where is it? Strand - South Wing, Somerset House, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Why should you care? Rishim Sachdeva, the man behind Tendril, has opened a new cafe in Somerset House. Once again it's "almost vegan" and you'll also be able to take dishes to-go.
SMSH BN
In a nutshell: Wagyu smash burgers
Where is it? Soho - 126 Charing Cross Road, London W2CH 0LA
Why should you care? Chef Mark Morrans, who was formerly at MNKY HSE, takes the on-trend smash burger into a more luxe strata with a wagyu offering.
Riverside East
In a nutshell: Huge Stratford eating and drinking space
Where is it? Stratford - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton St, London E20 2AD
Why should you care? The people behind Between the Bridges are setting up a permanent location in Stratford that will include a café, restaurant and large outdoor terrace and marketplace.
Columbo Kitchen
In a nutshell: Sri Lankan food
Where is it? Putney - 240 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 6TG
Why should you care? This is the second Columbo Kitchen, with restaurateur Sylvia Perera bringing her Sri Lankan food to Putney.
Bunsik
In a nutshell: Korean dogs in Earl's Court
Where is it? Earl's Court - 198-200 Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9QF
Why should you care? The Korean corn dog restaurant has gone west for the first time and adding a few new dishes to the menu in the process.
Kioku By Endo at The OWO
In a nutshell: Endo Kazutoshi comes to Whitehall
Where is it? The OWO, Whitehall, London SW1A 2EU
Why should you care? His White City omakase restaurant has been a huge hit and now Endo Kazutoshi has brought a one-of-a-kind Japanese rooftop restaurant to the OWO (Old War Office), as well as a ground-floor sake bar.
Doughnation
In a nutshell: Pizzas on the Piazza
Where is it? Covent Garden - 3 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8LU
Why should you care? Doughnation has taken over a ground-floor space of 3 Henrietta Street with pizzas that are a little bit different, including a Three Prawn Deluxe pizza.
The Hero
In a nutshell: The Pelican expands
Where is it? Maida Vale - 55 Shirland Rd, London W9 2JD
Why should you care? The team behind The Pelican have opened a new London pub, taking over what was The Hero of Maida. Expect a standard pub on the ground floor and an open-fire grill room on the first.
The Counter Soho
In a nutshell: Aegean restaurant
Where is it? Soho - 15 Kingly Street, Carnaby, London W1F 9BP
Why should you care? After opening The Counter in Notting Hill, Turkish chef Kemal Demirasal has brought a second The Counter to Soho. This time, the new restaurant has a focus on the cooking of the Aegean coast.
The Pig's Ear
In a nutshell: Gladwin pub
Where is it? Chelsea - 35 Old Church St, London SW3 5BS
Why should you care? The Gladwin brothers have taken over what used to be The Chelsea Pig and have made it their first pub.
Café Britaly
In a nutshell: Italian/British fusion
Where is it? Peckham - 191 Rye Lane, London SE15 4TP
Why should you care? Café Britaly is the first project from an ex Bocca di Lupo duo and is aiming for a "Britalian" food focus. That's either Italian food made with British produce, or Italian-inspired dishes.
The Brush Grand Café
In a nutshell: art’otel goes east
Where is it? Shoreditch - 84-86 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3JL
Why should you care? This is the restaurant at the new art’otel that's just sprung up in Shoreditch, with an all-day European-cuisine-focused menu and a separate cocktail bar too.
Inis
In a nutshell: British/Irish combo
Where is it? Hackney - 13 Rookwood Way, Fish Island, London E3 2XT
Why should you care? Inis, which is part of Fish Island's The Trampery campus, is serving up a mix of British and Irish food (including proper full Irish breakfasts).
Julie's
In a nutshell: Third time lucky for Julie's?
Where is it? Holland Park - 135 Portland Rd, London W11 4LW
Why should you care? Once one of the hottest restaurants in London, a local Holland Park chef takes another go at reviving iconic restaurant Julie's.
Mildreds
In a nutshell: Plant-based food
Where is it? Victoria - 128 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1JZ
Why should you care? The Mildreds restaurants, plant-based affairs which continue to be popular, have opened their next restaurant just around the corner from Victoria station.
All’onda
In a nutshell: Risotto restaurant
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 67 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4PH
Why should you care? This Italian restaurant is all centred around risotto, with a fine dining vibe and an ex-Helene Darroze chef in the kitchen.
Opened in April 2024
Cloth
In a nutshell: Wine and food in Smithfield
Where is it? Smithfield - 44 Cloth Fair, London EC1A 7JQ
Why should you care? Two wine importers have teamed up with an ex-Levan chef for this restaurant and wine bar on the edge of Smithfield Market, showcasing a seasonal menu with the best of British ingredients (and plenty of wine).
July
In a nutshell: Alsatian food and wine
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 10 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2LT
Why should you care? This is an all-day Alsatian-inspired restaurant and wine bar serving up dishes like a whole roast Fosse Meadows chicken with homemade mayo alongside low-intervention wines.
El Pastor
In a nutshell: Tacos and tostadas in the Station
Where is it? Battersea - Unit 21/22 Circus Road West, Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8EZ
Why should you care? The fourth incarnation of El Pastor, the Mexican restaurant comes from the Harts Group (also behind Quo Vadis and Barrafina) has come to Battersea. So you can expect lots of tacos (including the titular El Pastor pork taco), tostadas and more.
Two Drops
In a nutshell: Beer, wine and toasties
Where is it? Battersea Power Station - Circus Road West, London SW11 8EZ
Why should you care? In addition to El Pastor, The Harts Group have also opened a new bar in Battersea. Beer, wine and cocktails are on offer alongside a range of pretty special cheese toasties.
Roe
In a nutshell: Fallow 2.0
Where is it? Canary Wharf - Five Park Drive, Wood Wharf, London E14 9GG
Why should you care? Roe is the second proper restaurant from the team behind Fallow, opened in a huge space in Wood Wharf. Like Fallow, it's e a nose-to-tail affair with a goal of championing "underappreciated produce".
Bistrot at Wild Honey
In a nutshell: Wild Honey off-shoot
Where is it? St James - 8 Pall Mall, Sofitel St James, London SW1Y 5NG
Why should you care? Dubbed a 'little sister' to Anthony Demetre's Michelin-starred restaurant, the Bistrot is in the same building and the new space is a more casual spot for lunch or dinner.
Bangers
In a nutshell: Breakfast buns and more
Where is it? Shoreditch - 5 Leonard Circus, London EC2A 4DQ
Why should you care? Bangers have been delivering breakfast buns to East London for a while, but now they've moved to the next level, opening a breakfast bar in Shoreditch, with some deli elements too.
Lina Stores
In a nutshell: The Italian restaurant/deli comes to South Ken
Where is it? South Kensington - 15 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2HE
Why should you care? This is the latest outpost of Lina Stores and this one is an all-day restaurant as well as a bar for wines, Italian aperitivi and cocktails.
BAM Karaoke Box
In a nutshell: Luxe karaoke and food
Where is it? Victoria - 74 Victoria Street, London W1E 6SQ
Why should you care? This is an upmarket karaoke bar which features a very luxe feel and a notable chef, with Sabrina Gidda in charge of a Parisian-influenced menu.
Oma
In a nutshell: Greek-inspired food
Where is it? Borough Market - 2-4 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
Why should you care? Oma features a menu from Nick Molyviatis, former head chef of Kiln and Jorge Paredes, ex-executive chef at Sabor. They've teamed up with Smokestak's David Carter for a Greek-inspired restaurant.
Niju
In a nutshell: 20 Berkeley reborn
Where is it? Mayfair -20 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EE
Why should you care? Just nine months after opening, 20 Berkeley has been reborn as a Japanese grill and sushi bar, led by top chef Endo Kazutoshi.
Temper Burger
In a nutshell: Temper does smash burgers
Where is it? White City - Unit 8, 2, Television Centre, 101 Wood Ln, London W12 7FR
Why should you care? Best known for steaks and barbecue, Temper are trying something a little different for their latest opening - smash burgers.
ABC Kitchens at The Emory
In a nutshell: Sister hotel to The Berkeley
Where is it? Belgravia - Old Barrack Yard, London SW1X 7NP
Why should you care? The group behind Claridge's have opened a new hotel in Knightsbridge. It's the first brand-new London opening for them in over 50 years and for food, it features ABC Kitchens restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Yard Sale Pizza Tufnell Park
In a nutshell: Pizzeria no 12
Where is it? Tufnell Park - 6 Dartmouth Park Hill, London NW5 1HL
Why should you care? There's no stopping Yard Sale Pizza as they open another new pizzeria in Tufnell Park, bringing along their Holy Pepperoni and TSB.
Caldesi
In a nutshell: Giancarlo Caldesi's new place
Where is it? Belsize Park - 29 Belsize Ln, Belsize Park, London NW3 5AS
Why should you care? This is Giancarlo Caldesi's new restaurant in London (there's also another in Bray as well as a cookery school) and the chef's first new opening in over a decade.
Gerry's Hot Subs
In a nutshell: Hot sandwich shop
Where is it? Clerkenwell - 50 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Why should you care? The man who founded BBQ restaurant Bodean's has launched a sandwich shop that's already proved a hit as a delivery business.
Los Mochis
In a nutshell: Mexican-Japanese on the roof
Where is it? City of London - 100 Liverpool Street, Broadgate, London, EC2M 2AU
Why should you care? Following the success of their Notting Hill restaurant, Los Mochis have opened a new restaurant on the 9th floor of 100 Liverpool Street at Broadgate with Mexican-Japanese menus and some of the finest and rare tequilas and mezcals in Europe.
Flat Iron Hammersmith
In a nutshell: Affordable steak
Where is it? Hammersmith - 18 Hammersmith Broadway, London W6 7AB
Why should you care? This is a west London outpost of the affordable steak mini-chain, bringing its flat iron cuts and lots more to the area.
Carmel
In a nutshell: Carmel 2.0
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 7-8 Market Place, London W1W 8AG
Why should you care? This is a sibling restaurant to the Queen's Park original. Carmel's West End iteration is serving up a menu of small plates and sharing dishes inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Caviar Bar
In a nutshell: Caviar plus
Where is it? Mayfair - 4 Medici Courtyard, Hanover Square, London W1S 1BR
Why should you care? The Caviar Bar will obviously be the place to go for fish-egg delicacies, but also serves sushi, oysters, and other assorted small plates as well as seafood platters.
UBA
In a nutshell: Pan Asian in Shoreditch
Where is it? Shoreditch - 61-67 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
Why should you care? An ex-Aqua Kyoto chef is heading up the kitchen here at the Hart Shoreditch hotel with a menu that's inspired by his travels across Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Agora
In a nutshell: Oma sibling
Where is it? Borough Market - 2-4 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
Why should you care? As well as opening Oma, David Carter has launched a second restaurant downstairs that is a more casual, Greece-inspired restaurant.
Poppies
In a nutshell: Fish and chips
Where is it? Notting Hill - 152-154 Portobello Road, London W11 2DZ
Why should you care? One of London's best fish and chips restaurants have headed west for their latest opening, offering a fish supper in what used to be a bank.
Opened in March 2024
Darling's Eatery and Studio
In a nutshell: Pasta in Fish Island
Where is it? Hackney Wick - 455 Wick Lane, London E3 2TB
Why should you care? Darling's is the passion project of chef Egle Loit. Originally a journalist and now a professional chef. Here in Fish Island she's not only serving up fresh pasta, she's also offering pasta making classes too.
Sourdough Sophia
In a nutshell: Top bakery comes to Islington
Where is it? Islington - 119 Essex Rd, London N1 2SN
Why should you care? Following up on her Crouch End success, Sourdough Sophia has arrived in Islington, bringing pastries, cookies, sandwiches and more.
Aguamiel
In a nutshell: Churros and chocolate
Where is it? Covent Garden - 24 Wellington St, London WC2E 7DD
Why should you care? Mexican churreria Aguamiel is pairing churros with dulce de leche, condensed milk or chocolate and they're selling churros ice cream sandwiches too.
Thirty7
In a nutshell: Next for the Oystermen
Where is it? Covent Garden - 37 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9EN
Why should you care? The team behind The Oystermen have opened another Covent Garden bar and restaurant and they're going for a Manhattan vibe.
Wilson's
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Ladywell
Where is it? Lewisham - 77 Ladywell Rd, London SE13 7JA
Why should you care? An ex-Bambi chef is leading the kitchen at this neighbourhood spot, which is run by same people as the local Oscar's and Plenty.
The Cocochine
In a nutshell: Ex Petrus chef in Mayfair
Where is it? 27 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ
Why should you care? Former head chef of Petrus, Larry Jayasekara opens his first solo restaurant, taking up four floors of a mews house and it's planned to be a "celebration of the joy of eating".
TT
In a nutshell: Rooftop restaurant goes permanent
Where is it? Dalston - 17b Kingsland Road, London E2 8AA
Why should you care? Previously a residency space, the rooftop at what was TT Liquor now has a permanent restaurant from ex-Oren Head Chef Sam Lone who is running a menu of "fire-cooked seasonal produce".
The Tipperary
In a nutshell: Classic pub returns
Where is it? Temple - 66 Fleet St, London EC4Y 1HT
Why should you care? It's been a pub for 100s of years and after closing in 2020, this very Irish pub has made a return to Fleet Street, and it will have a whiskey bar and an outside terrace too.
Crispin at Studio Voltaire
In a nutshell: Latest in the Crispin Empire
Where is it? Clapham - Studio Voltaire, 1A Nelsons Row, London SW4 7JR
Why should you care? Crispin follows up Bistro Freddie by heading to Clapham, taking over the restaurant at Studio Voltaire with a menu that features "classic seasonal dishes showcasing the best produce of the British Isles".
Mimosa
In a nutshell: The Langham's new restaurant
Where is it? Marylebone - The Langham, 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
Why should you care? Replacing Roux at The Landau (in The Langham hotel), Mimosa comes from the same people as Cafe Laparouse and it's all about Mediterranean-inspired cooking.
Lita
In a nutshell: Live fire in Marylebone
Where is it? Marylebone - 7 Paddington St, London W1U 5QE
Why should you care? Luke Ahearne, once Head Chef at Corrigan's Mayfair has joined up with the people behind Wild, The Belvedere and Burger & Lobster for this new live-fire restaurant.
Unlock
In a nutshell: Napoli pizzas and art
Where is it? Hackney Wick - 1 Monkwood Way, London E3 2EG
Why should you care? This Hackney pizzeria is run by Napoli-born siblings and features both traditional and artisanal pizzas on a background of curated art.
Apple Butter
In a nutshell: Viral pancakes
Where is it? Marylebone - 4-5 Langham Pl, London W1B 3DG
Why should you care? The original Apple Butter was a huge hit in Seven Dials and now they've brought those oreo pancakes - and a lot more - to Marylebone.
A Braccetto
In a nutshell: Spaghetti house spin-off
Where is it? Earl's Court - 242 Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9AA
Why should you care? The family behind Spaghetti House has opened A Braccetto in Earl's Court, billed as a modern Italian trattoria focusing on regional Italian dishes.
Three Sheets Soho
In a nutshell: Tob bar heads for Soho
Where is it? Soho - 13 Manette St, London W1D 4AW
Why should you care? The original is viewed as one of the best bars in town and now they've opened a bigger version in the West End, complete with a menu serving salt beef sandwiches and croquettes.
Nancy Spain's
In a nutshell: Irish pub
Where is it? Shoreditch - 128-130 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AQ
Why should you care? Kerry-born brothers Peter and Nicholas O’Halloran are hoping their pub will bring something new to Shoreditch, which also has Nancy's Kitchen downstairs featuring rotating chefs.
Dream Xi’an
In a nutshell: Master We's latest
Where is it? Tower Hill - Unit 2A, Tower Place, London EC3R 5BU
Why should you care? This is the latest opening from Guirong Wei, the chef behind Master Wei, and once again it is focused on Shaanxi cooking, with hand-pulled noodles making up many of the signature dishes.
Arlington
In a nutshell: Jeremy King is back where he started
Where is it? Mayfair - 20 Arlington St, St. James's, London SW1A 1RJ
Why should you care? Jeremy King has opened a new restaurant on the site of Le Caprice, and it's essentially Le Caprice 2.0 in all but name, with even its legendary Jesus Adorno back too.
Azteca Öme
In a nutshell: Mexican restaurant sequel
Where is it? Battersea - 5-9 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG
Why should you care? They've been a success in Chelsea for 18 years, and now Mexican restaurant Azteca has decided it's time for a second restaurant, this time adding Peruvian dishes to the mix.
Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond
In a nutshell: Vivek Singh in Richmond
Where is it? Richmond - 31-35 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NQ
Why should you care? This new Cinnamon Bazaar from Vivek Singh is once again "inspired by bazaars in antiquity and in the modern day" with pan-Indian street-food style dishes on offer.
Josephine
In a nutshell: The Bosis team up
Where is it? Chelsea - 315 Fulham Road, London SW10 9QH
Why should you care? Claude Bosi and his wife Lucy have launched a joint restaurant that's being described as a Lyonnaise bouchon promising French bistro classics and regional Lyonnaise specialities.
Opened in February 2024
Lower Wine Bar
In a nutshell: Wine bar
Where is it? Waterloo - 19 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RJ
Why should you care? Lower is a wine bar and cellar shop near Waterloo station that's been set up a team with an impressive pedigree, with snacks like lardo toast to go with the drinks.
Fish & Bubbles
In a nutshell: Seafood paninis
Where is it? Notting Hill - 92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2ES
Why should you care? Coming from the people behind La Mia Mamma, this is their "panini di mare" aperitivo bar which mainly features paninis with seafood fillings and lots of prosecco.
Chapel Market Kitchen
In a nutshell: Seafood in Angel
Where is it? Islington - 2 Chapel Market, London N1 9EZ
Why should you care? Chef Maoz Alonim was behind popular restaurant Basta in Tel Aviv and now he's opened this seafood restaurant on Chapel Market, where much of the produce is directly sourced from. Expect a daily changing menu with an 'unruly' wine list.
Bun & Sum
In a nutshell: Smash burgers
Where is it? Hackney - 224 Graham Road, London E8 1BP
Why should you care? After making a name for themselves in Mile End (and picking up an award along the way), this is the smash burger specialist's second restaurant.
Franklin & Baines
In a nutshell: Steak in Clapham
Where is it? Clapham - 68-70 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UL
Why should you care? Franklin & Baines is going big on steaks and has employed the services of Fernando Lerroude, previously Master Griller at The Gaucho group, as a consultant chef to show they mean business.
Trejo's Tacos
In a nutshell: Superstar Tacos
Where is it? Notting Hill - 299-301 Portobello Road, London W10 5TD
Why should you care? Hollywood star Danny Trejohas brought his taco restaurant to Notting Hill. Expect lots of tacos alongside an underground speakeasy.
Veg & Tings
In a nutshell: Caribbean-style vegetables
Where is it? Brixton - 4 Granville Arcade, Brixton Village, London SW9 8PR
Why should you care? This is Fish, Wings & Tings' Brian Danclair's follow-up to that restaurant (and it's opposite it too), this time focusing on Caribbean vegetarian food.
Yum Bug
In a nutshell: Edible insects
Where is it? Finsbury Park - 110 Fonthill Road, London N4 3HT
Why should you care? Originally a pop-up, this now permanent restaurant is introducing Londoners to dishes made from edible crickets.
Mistress
In a nutshell: Paris in Mayfair
Where is it? Mayfair - 48-49 St. James St, London SW1A 1JT
Why should you care? This is a high-end Parisian-inspired restaurant and "after-hours lounge" with their food being described as "refined French cuisine for a modern Mayfair".
Liu Xiaomian
In a nutshell: Noodle pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? Carnaby - First floor, Kingly Ct, London W1B 5PW
Why should you care? Liu Xiaomian have been popping up across London and gathering a cult following for their spicy noodles. Now they've landed a permanent space in Carnaby.
Morchella
In a nutshell: Perilla comes to Exmouth Market
Where is it? Clerkenwell - 84-86 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4Q
Why should you care? The chefs behind Perilla have opened their second restaurant, this time featuring Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes.
Freddie's
In a nutshell: NY style deli in Belsize Park
Where is it? Belsize Park - Rowland Hill St, London NW3 2AQ
Why should you care? A family-run business, this deli and restaurant is serving up smoked fish platters, salt beef sandwiches, Reubens, smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels and lots more besides
Singapulah
In a nutshell: Singapore pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? Soho - 53 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LB
Why should you care? Singapulah originally opened as a pop-up and now the Singaporean restaurant returns with a little help from the Singapore tourist agency.
Quince Bakery
In a nutshell: Islington bakery
Where is it? 267 New North Road, London N1 7AA
Why should you care? Quince Bakery is an Islington bakery, cafe and wine bar. It's the brainchild of baker Anna Higham, who ran the bakery at Flor and was Executive Pastry Chef at The River Café.
Detroit Pizza
In a nutshell: Deep-dish pizza
Where is it? Islington - 137 Upper St, London N1 1QP
Why should you care? After launching big in Spitalfields, this is the second Detroit Pizza, specialising in deep-dish pizzas, as well as adding some deep-fried lasagna to the menu.
Yuki Bar
In a nutshell: Top Sommelier opens wine bar
Where is it? London Fields - 426 Reading Ln, London E8 1DS
Why should you care? Yukiyasu Kaneko was formerly the sommelier at Noma and also P Franco before working with former Koya chef Junya Yamasaki at Yess Aquatic in LA. This wine bar is his first solo project.
RAI
In a nutshell: Omakase restaurant moves
Where is it? Bloomsbury - 11-13 Bayley St, London WC1B 3HD
Why should you care? Originally in Fitzrovia, this omakase restaurant from an ex-Nobu chef has moved to nearby Bloomsbury.
Bar Bruno
In a nutshell: Sager wine bar
Where is it? Victoria Park - 211a Victoria Park Road, London E9 7JN
Why should you care? Michael Sager, the man behind Sager + Wilde, has opened a new wine bar in Victoria Park (named after his father). It's both a wine shop and then a bar at night which will also serve filled pretzels.
The Shoap
In a nutshell: Auld Hag goes permanent
Where is it? Islington - 406 St John Street, London EC1V 4ND
Why should you care? Auld Hag was a Scottish-themed pop-up and now they've settled down with a deli in Angel selling Scottish food and produce (with a dini-in menu in the evening too).
Camille
In a nutshell: Ducksoup owners come to Borough
Where is it? Borough Market - 2-3 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AA
Why should you care? Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, founders of Ducksoup and Little Duck, are behind this French restaurant which has brought in Elliot Hashtroudi (most recently at 107) for a menu inspired by provincial French cuisine.
Bellazul
In a nutshell: Mediterranean in Marylebone
Where is it? Marylebone - 43 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HF
Why should you care? An ex-Cecconi's head chef is taking inspiration from the Mediterranean for this restaurant, with dishes from both Italy and Morocco featured.
Opened in January 2024
Yiqi
In a nutshell: Pan Asian in Chinatown
Where is it? Chinatown - 14 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BE
Why should you care? Yiqi is billed as a Pan-Asian restaurant with dishes from all over West and Southeast Asia on a menu led by an ex-Hakkasan and Yauatcha chef. Bamboo tube rica and wagyu mousse are two of the specialties.
Alhaji Suya
In a nutshell: African takeaway
Where is it? Brixton - Kiosk 9, Station Road, London SW9 8HX
Why should you care? The latest Alhaji Suya sees suya as the main event but you'll also be able to try kilishi, a spicy beef jerky. And, of course, jollof will be on the menu too.
Farm Shop wine bar
In a nutshell: Below-ground wine bar for Mayfair deli
Where is it? Mayfair - 64 South Audley Street, London W1K 2QT
Why should you care? Coming from the same people behind Mount St Restaurant and The Audley, this upmarket deli has added a large wine bar downstairs. They have a mix of classics and exploratory wines that you can either buy to take away or enjoy in with cheese and charcuterie.
Clap
In a nutshell: "Sensory" Japanese dining
Where is it? Knightsbridge - 12-14 Basil Street, London SW3 1AJ
Why should you care? Somewhat unfortunately named, Clap has been a success in the Middle East with their high-end Japanese dining and now has settled in London.
Juno
In a nutshell: Mini omakase
Where is it? Notting Hill - 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN
Why should you care? This omakase restaurant features just six seats and has opened above Los Mochis in Notting Hill. Expect lots of attention to the produce, including red bream from the South of Japan and olive flounder from South Korea.
Big Night
In a nutshell: Food on sticks in Hackney
Where is it? Hackney - 177 Morning Lane, London E9 6LH
Why should you care? Big Night comes from Larry's alumni and takes its inspiration from Japanese izakayas - they're taking seasonal British produce, putting it on sticks and cooking over a charcoal grill.
Philippe Conticini
In a nutshell: Massive croissants
Where is it? Islington - 206 Upper St, London N1 1RQ
Why should you care? Phillipe Conticini cafés are best known for making croissants big enough to fill your entire table, alongside a selection of more normal-sized French bread, pastries and cakes.
Emilia's Crafted Pasta
In a nutshell: Fresh pasta on Baker Street
Where is it? Marylebone - 215 Baker St, London NW1 6XE
Why should you care? The march of fresh pasta restaurants across London continues, with a fourth Emilia's joining the fray. This time they've opened on Baker Street, just down the road from Sherlock Holmes' pretend gaff and next to Regent's Park.
Alley Cats Pizza
In a nutshell: NYC-style pizza
Where is it? Marylebone - 22 Paddington St, London W1U 5QY
Why should you care? Alley Cats Pizza is from the restaurant group that run Ochre at the National Gallery and (whisper it) Angus Steakhouse. Here, there's a tight menu that takes New York's pizza scene as its inspiration.
Opened in December 2023
Grasso
In a nutshell: Family-owned American-Italian
Where is it? Soho - 81 Dean St, London W1D 3SW
Why should you care? Grasso is an entirely independent and family-owned restaurant that has a focus on Italian-American food. They are particularly proud of their meatballs which are a third-generation recipe served with spaghetti al pomodoro.
Tabisca
In a nutshell: Italian steakhouse
Where is it? Chelsea - 18-22 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NL
Why should you care? Tabisca is an Italian restaurant which started in Lecce with a big focus on steak, describing its offering as "dishes with particular attention to the flavours of Salento and Puglia".
Shrimp Shack
In a nutshell: Shellfish in Streatham
Where is it? Streatham - 20-21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road, London SW16 1EX
Why should you care? Coming from the co-founder of Creams, Shrimp Shack lets you build your own shrimp platter, alongside shrimp tempura, seafood boils and more.
Kebhouze
In a nutshell: Massive kebab shop
Where is it? Soho - 159 Oxford St, London W1D 2JL
Why should you care? An Italian kebab chain has come to Oxford Street with what they're calling the biggest kebab house in the UK, spread over three floors.
MUST Wine Bar
In a nutshell: Wine, cheese and charcuterie
Where is it? Islington - 2-4 Camden Passage, London N1 8ED
Why should you care? Over the past three years, MUST Wine have been growing their wine bar empire, and now they've opened a new wine bar in Islington. Expect about 70 wines by the glass and sharing plates of cheese, pate and charcuterie.
Pockets
In a nutshell: Plant-based pittas
Where is it? London Fields - 76 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LB
Why should you care? Very much a family affair, this is based on the cafes you might see in the Puglia city of Lecce. By day it's a cafe, and in the evening, they shift into wine bar mode.
Capilungo
In a nutshell: Puglia-style cafe and wine bar
Where is it? Covent Garden - 76 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LB
Why should you care? Very much a family affair, this is based on the cafes you might see in the Puglia city of Lecce. By day it's a cafe, and in the evening, they'll shift into wine bar mode.
Dzo! Viet Kitchen
In a nutshell: Vietnamese on Upper Street
Where is it? Islington - 163 Upper St, London N1 1US
Why should you care? Taking over the space that used to be Valderrama's this is a Vietnamese restaurant featuring banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and lots more.
Iné
In a nutshell: Omakase in Hampstead
Where is it? Hampstead - 16 Hampstead High St, London NW3 1PX
Why should you care? The people behind Taku in Mayfair have opened a Japanese restaurant with its own omakase counter in Hampstead.
Ottolenghi
In a nutshell: Yotam comes to Hampstead
Where is it? Hampstead - 32-34 Rosslyn Hill, London NW3 1NH
Why should you care? The latest Ottolenghi restaurant and deli has opened close to Hampstead Heath and has the same salads, cakes, pastries and more that have made them a big hit.
Whyte's
In a nutshell: Supperclubber settles down
Where is it? Hackney - Unit 3, 143 Mare Street, London E8 3RH.
Why should you care? Whyte Rushen, once chef at top restaurants like Brat, Scully and Kerridge's, has been running sell-out pop-ups up all over town, teaming up with places as varied as Quo Vadis and Jollibee but now he's settled down in Hackney.
The Butcher's Tap and Grill
In a nutshell: Tom Kerridge pub
Where is it? Chelsea - 25 Tryon St, London SW3 3LG
Why should you care? The chef has been running Kerridge's Bar & Grill in Corinthia London for nearly five years but for his second place, he's gone west to Chelsea. And this time he's opened a pub.
Temper
In a nutshell: Steaks, BBQ and tacos
Where is it? Paddington - Unit 53, 5 Merchant Sq, London W2 1BQ
Why should you care? This is Temper's fifth restaurant, where flame-grilled meat is primarily what it's all about. Here, they're also serving up an Argentinian-style mixed grill.
The Dover
In a nutshell: NYC-style Italian
Where is it? Mayfair - 33 Dover St, London W1S 4NF
Why should you care? This Mayfair restaurant is billed as a New York Italian restaurant and bar and it's been created by a former Soho House COO going it alone.
Gilgamesh
In a nutshell: Ornate restaurant reborn in Covent Garden
Where is it? Covent Garden - 4A Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9NY
Why should you care? Five years after closing its overly ornate doors in Camden, the pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh has been reincarnated in a new site in Covent Garden.
Fatto a Mano
In a nutshell: Pizzas and beer
Where is it? Covent Garden - 30 St Martins Lane, London WC2N 4ER
Why should you care? Fatto a Mano started selling pizzas in Brighton and Hove before landing in King's Cross. This second London pizzeria, is once again serving Neapolitan pizzas topped with local British ingredients.
Alfi
In a nutshell: Wine pub
Where is it? Spitalfields - 3 Crispin Place, London E1 6DW
Why should you care? Alfi is being billed as a wine pub and restaurant by experienced hospitality folk Ben Hodges and Alex Lewis and it's taken over the old Leon space inside Spitalfields market.
Roti King
In a nutshell: Rotis in Waterloo
Where is it? Waterloo - 97 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AB
Why should you care? Having started life as a street food stall, and with restaurants in Euston and Battersea, Roti King have brought their roti canai to a third restaurant in Waterloo.
Phat Buns
In a nutshell: DIY burgers
Where is it? Bayswater -57 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UA
Why should you care? Phat Buns can be found all over the North, but now they've opened their first London outpost in Bayswater, where you can create the burgers of your dreams.
Opened in November 2023
Donia
In a nutshell: Filipino food in Kingly Court
Where is it? Carnaby - 2.5, Top Floor, Kingly Ct, Carnaby St, London W1B 5PW
Why should you care? The powerhouse duo behind that and Mamasons have arrived in Carnaby for their latest restaurant and they're looking to marry "the heartfelt warmth of Filipino cuisine with the sophistication of modern British culinary arts."
Chai Guys Bakehouse
In a nutshell: Chai + pastry
Where is it? Notting Hill - 193 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED
Why should you care? The pair behind the popular Chai Guys stalls have opened a bakery cafe in Notting Hill, serving pastries and sandwiches inspired by flavours from France, Scandinavia, Japan, and India. And chai, of course.
Sune
In a nutshell: All-day restaurant with a strong wine offering
Where is it? Broadway Market - 129A Pritchard’s Road, London E2 9AP
Why should you care? Honey Spencer and Charlie Sims team up with an ex-Pidgin chef for this all-day restaurant which will have a notably great wine list.
Jamie Oliver Catherine Street
In a nutshell: Not Jamie's Italian
Where is it? Covent Garden - 6 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JY
Why should you care? His last restaurants went into administration - can Jamie Oliver make it good a second time around? This could be the first of a rollout, with a seasonal menu based on British produce.
Boca a Boca
In a nutshell: Ukrainian hospitality and Spanish food
Where is it? Fitzrovia - 18 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2LZ
Why should you care? Boca a Boca was set up by Ukrainian entrepreneur, Andrii Nikonov, who wanted to open somewhere in Kyiv to share his love of Spanish food - and now he's brought that to London.
Tasha's
In a nutshell: From South Africa to London
Where is it? Battersea - 3 Prospect Way, London SW11 8BH
Why should you care? Tasha's have lots of restaurants in South Africa and the UAE and this sees them arriving in London too. They say to expect "unpretentious, soothing food in chic surroundings".
Dishoom
In a nutshell: The Bombay café goes south
Where is it? Battersea - 42 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
Why should you care? For the first time, Dishoom has gone south of the river, opening beside Battersea Power Station. Expect the same Indian street food they're known for along with some new dishes in a restaurant with a retro futuristic look.
Mambow
In a nutshell: Modern Malaysian food
Where is it? Clapton - 78 Lower Clapton Road, London E5 0RN
Why should you care? Chef Abby Lee has taken her modern Malaysian kitchen to Clapton in a bigger, permanent space.
Bar Levan
In a nutshell: Larry's becomes Levan
Where is it? Peckham - Unit 5, 12-16 Blenheim Grove, London SE15 4QL
Why should you care? Taking over the old Larry's spot, right next to Levan, this is a Parisian-style wine bar matching organic and biodynamic wines with snacks like mussels on crisps.
Ixchel
In a nutshell: Mexican in Chelsea
Where is it? Chelsea - 33 King's Rd, London SW3 4LX
Why should you care? Headed up by chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez, previously at Brat, Ella Canta and Dulce Patria in Mexico City, this Mexican restaurant on the King's Road features ceviches, tacos, tostadas and more.
The Breakfast Club
In a nutshell: All-day breakfasts
Where is it? Covent Garden - 55 Neal St, London WC2H 9PJ
Why should you care? The Breakfast Club gets bigger with their latest opening, this time in Covent Garden. As ever, the all-day breakfasts will be in full force along with lots of breakfast themed cocktails.
Botanica Hall
In a nutshell: Grade II Clapham building reborn
Where is it? Clapham - 1 St John’s Road, Clapham Junction, London SW11 1QN
Why should you care? Taking over Arding & Hobbs, the beautiful Grade-II-listed department store in the heart of Clapham Junction. Expect their coal-fired Italian pizza oven action, homemade pastas and more.
Colonel Saab
In a nutshell: Indian restaurant follow-up
Where is it? Covent Garden -40-42 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DD
Why should you care? Following on from a successful opening in Holborn, Colonel Saab's new restaurant is just off Trafalgar Square. As before, it's a homage to restaurateur Roop Partap Choudhary's travels across India with his mother.
Florencio Pizza
In a nutshell: Zoilo does pizza
Where is it? Marylebone - 14 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NF
Why should you care? Zoilo chef Diego Jacquet has opened a pizzeria just around the corner from his first restaurant, showcasing pizzas inspired by his travels around the world.
Sam's Waterside
In a nutshell: Sam Harrison's latest, this time in Brentford
Where is it? Brentford - Catherine Wheel Rd, London, TW8 8BD
Why should you care? Restaurateur Sam Harrison (also behind Sam's Riverside) has opened Sam's Waterside in Brentford - a restaurant with a bar and outside terrace overlooking the river Brent. He also has a deli there too.
The Tamil Crown
In a nutshell: Tamil Prince sequel
Where is it? Islington - 16 Ella St, London N1 8DE
Why should you care? The same people behind The Tamil Prince have taken over The Charles Lamb pub in Islington. On the menu are Indian and Tamil dishes created by Prince Durairaj (the former Roti King chef).
Sides
In a nutshell: Sidemen go it alone
Where is it? Dalston - 130 Kingsland High St, London E8 2LQ
Why should you care? YouTubers turned fast food giants The Sidemen have stepped into fully fledged restaurants with the opening of their first standalone place in East London, serving up fried chicken/vegan chicken.
Notto
In a nutshell: Phil Howard does pasta
Where is it? Covent Garden - 4 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PT
Why should you care? This is the second Notto, after the first was a success on Piccadilly. It continues the theme of the first - great, affordable pasta dishes in a restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard.
Broadwick Soho
In a nutshell: A view across Soho
Where is it? Soho - 20 Broadwick Street, London W1F 8HT
Why should you care? This new Soho hotel has a rooftop bar and two restaurants as part of the hotel, with the most interesting being their "dining bar" on the roof that has views across Soho.
Pearly Queen
In a nutshell: Cornerstone chef does oysters
Where is it? Spitalfields - 44 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Why should you care? Cornerstone chef Tom Brown has opened his second place. Billed as both an oyster bar and a restaurant, UK-sourced oysters are a big thing on the menu, both fresh and grilled.
The Wolseley City
In a nutshell: The Wolseley heads east
Where is it? 68 King William Street, London EC4N 7HR
Why should you care? The Wolseley's City restaurant is much larger than the original with two private dining rooms and three bars, with an ‘all-day’ menu featuring the kind of European grand cafe dishes it's so well known for.
Dalla
In a nutshell: Homestyle Italian
Where is it? Hackney - 120 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH
Why should you care? Dalla sees three Italian friends, all with impressive backgrounds, taking over the Peg space in Hackney. The restaurant has homestyle Italian cooking, "rediscovering old recipes in a contemporary setting".
Mother Flipper
In a nutshell: Burger legend goes permanent
Where is it? Brockley - 10 Coulgate Street, London SE4 2RW
Why should you care? 10 years after they first started out on Brockley Market, Mother Flipper have opened a permanent burger bar in the area they call their "spiritual home".
Le Deli Robuchon Chelsea
In a nutshell: Top cakes and pastries on the King's Road
Where is it? Chelsea - 279 King's Rd, London SW3 5EW
Why should you care? The new Le Deli is similar to the Mayfair original, with a mixed offering of bread, pastries and dishes to go. So yes, those crazy-looking cube croissants have made their way to Chelsea.
The Devonshire
In a nutshell: Titanic pub team-up
Where is it? Soho - 17 Denman Street, London W1D 7HW
Why should you care? Probably one of the best known pub landlords in London, Oisin Rogers has teamed up with Flat Iron founder Charlie Carroll for a new Soho pub. Downstairs is a traditional pub while upstairs is a "highly ambitious" wood ember grill restaurant with ex-Dinner by Heston chef Ashley Palmer-Watts in charge of the menu.
Three Uncles
In a nutshell: Doubling up in the City
Where is it? City of London - 3 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7BG
Why should you care? Three Uncles have opened a second restaurant in the City, just around the corner from St Paul's. They're best known for their Cantonese roast meats.
Kayu Bakehouse
In a nutshell: French bakery via Dubai
Where is it? Mayfair - 42 Curzon St, London W1J 7UG
Why should you care? Kayu Bakehouse dubs itself an "artisan dessert boutique" specialising in French desserts. It comes from chef Karim Bourgi in Dubai who trained in France before opening La Maison Du Chocolat and Hermes Paris Cafe in Dubai. Expect croissants, pastries and macarons.
OshPaz
In a nutshell: Uzbek dumplings and more
Where is it? Mayfair - 7 Regent Street, London W1B 4DY
Why should you care? Chef Muzaffar Sadykov has brought his Uzbek food right into the West End. Expect plov (also known as pilaf) rice bowls and Uzbek dumplings.
The Walmer Castle
In a nutshell: Pub gives it another go
Where is it? Notting Hill - 58 Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AJ
Why should you care? After a few false starts from other landlords, husband and wife team Jack and Poppy Greenall, who also run Chelsea's The Surprise Pub, are having a go at reviving this Notting Hill pub.
Akara
In a nutshell: Akoko sequel
Where is it? Borough Yards - Stoney Street, London, SE1 9AD
Why should you care? The man behind Fitzrovia's Akoko, Aji Akokomi, has opened his next West African restaurant - Akara in Borough Yards, where the titular savoury fritters have centre stage.
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