August can be one of the quietest months for new restaurants (the calm before the storm in September) - but there are still some strong new openings to look forward to.
Mriya
Chelsea - 275 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 9JA
Mirya comes from one of Ukraine's top chefs, Yurii Kovryzhenko, who has had to remain in London due to the war with Russia. He's now opening his own Ukrainian restaurant here, with the plan to have it staffed by Ukrainian refugees. Expect classic Ukrainian dishes like borsch and Chicken Kyiv, as well as his own dishes like zucchini pancakes with stracciatella.
Granger & Co
Marylebone - 105 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4RS
This is the first new Granger & Co from Bill Granger in some time, and he's taking over a classic space in Marylebone which once housed Maison Sagne. Expect all-day dining with a menu that features global cuisine with some Australian touches. The ricotta hotcakes with banana, a signature dish, will of course be making an appearance.
Sessions
Islington - 77 Upper Street, London N1 0NU
This is a new mini food hall in Islington, from the same people who had a hit with Shelter Hall in Brighton. It'll be home to four kitchens which will change from time to time. The starting line-up is particularly impressive with Korean food from Tiger and Rabbit, West African flavours from Zoe's Ghana Kitchen and also food from Big Has and the cult favourite Norman's Cafe.
Feels Like June
Canary Wharf - 15 Water Street, London E14 9SB
Opening in Canary Wharf, this restaurant is part of the new Tribe hotel, which comes from Ennismore (who also own The Hoxton and Gleneagles hotels). Here, it's being billed as a hit of California sunshine in Canary Wharf with West Coast USA meets East London vibes, including dishes like Tater tots with a cacio e pepe filling and pecorino aioli.
Burger & Beyond
Borough Yards - Unit 231, Borough Yards, London SE1 9DG
This is the second new Burger & Beyond to open this summer, following an earlier Soho launch. As ever, it's all about the burgers with their signature Bacon Butter Burger being a must-have. The Borough restaurant will have some exclusives such as The Legit Truffle - that's a dry-aged beef patty with double American cheese, seasonal fresh black truffle, black truffle butter and port braised onions.
Chop Chop by Four Seasons
Chinatown - Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7JH
Four Seasons have three popular restaurants already in Chinatown and this new opening underneath The Hippodrome casino will make it four. It's something of a new concept for them, with a design that's a "nod to old Hong Kong". Expect their legendary roast duck, dim sum and more.
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