The Mandrake, 20-21 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1PG

After enjoying Michelin-starred success in Hong Kong, two of the chefs behind Serge et Le Phoque have brought their ingredient-led French cuisine to London.

Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL

Top NYC chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who has a Michelin star or three to his name, has taken over one of the restaurants at Mayfair#s prestigious Connaught hotel. He's pulled together the Mayfair equivalent of a neighbourhood restaurant - mixing everything from caviar to pizza.

7 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA

After wowing Londoners with his Catalan food at Encant, Victor Garvey has teamed up with his dad to open another restaurant on Maiden Lane. This time, it’ll be a laid back wine and cheese bar, with tapas and plenty more to enjoy.

Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, London SW9 8PQ

Having run supperclubs and residencies across London (as well as a long term spot in Islington) Smoke + Salt have settled down in Brixton. Expect various methods of smoking, curing and preserving to appear throughout the menu.

Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB

There's a new in Lambeth attached to the freshly reopened Garden Museum, and it's some interesting chefs at the helm, who'll be dishing up a daily changing menu.

4 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3 6PP

The original Zheng in Oxford has been a big hit, and now they've opened a second restaurant in Chelsea. Expect pan-Asian cuisine with a particular focus on Malaysian cooking.

6-7A Stoney St, London SE1 9AA

El Pastor is from the people behind Barrafina, on a mission to do the same for Mexican food as they did for Spanish. There's a big focus around tacos, particularly on the signature Al Pastor and they have a super selection of Mezcal too.

26 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4HY

The man behind Casa Cruz in Notting Hill, Juan Santa Cruz, has come into Mayfair with this small plates affair that's VERY glam.

66-68 Union Street, London SE1 1TD

Keen to break the traditional British restaurant mould, Lupins aims to serve up all the usual hearty British ingredients but with a global twist - think sumac on your lamb, roast pigeon with chipotle or spiced beef short rib.

30 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DL

Bao has been one of the big success stories in London. Now the team behind it have opened their third restaurant, an upmarket Taiwanese restaurant in Soho.

The Arts Building, Morris Place, London N4 3JG.

After 25 years working for Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett, chef Emma Duggan is going solo with this restaurant on Stroud Green Road, just north of Finsbury Park station.

45 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3PT

Marcus Samuelsson's New York restaurant is hugely popular, and it's arrived at the Curtain Hotel in Shoreditch. The legendary yardbird fried chicken and Helga's meatballs are making it over here too.

2 Rennell Street, Lewisham, London SE13 7HD

A husband-and-wife duo who met in the kitchens of St. John are bringing their extremely ample experience to this restaurant in Lewisham. There'll be a changing menu, brunch and more...

225 - 227 Hoxton Street, London N1

Monty's Deli has been a fixture of Maltby Street market for a while and now they've opening a permanent spot in Hoxton. Expect their own pastrami, salt beef, bagels and more.

16 Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AQ

London's steak and cocktail masters chose this as their first restaurant south of the river and - like all the others - it's rather beautiful, taking over an old warehouse. As ever be quick if you want a certain cut of steak - when they're gone, they're gone.

30 Almeida St, London N1 1AD

This is an Italian trattoria with a terrace and wine room on Almeida Street, bringing with it lots of traditional south Italian dishes, as well as more laid back meals like pizzas, charcuterie and cheeses. It comes from Francesco Mazzei, best known for Sartoria and L'Anima.

1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BS

Perilla started life as a supperclub, moved into a pop-up and residency and from there has progressed to a full-blown restaurant. But what makes this stand out from the crowd are the people involved, chefs with a very impressive background indeed.

176 Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 0JL

Brunch spot by day and brasserie by night, Andi’s (by Great British Menu chef Andi Oliver) will offer the full spectrum of wholesome, on-trend ingredients, including avocado mash in your energy bowl, making it a perfect fit for Stoke Newington’s Church St.

Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High Street, Barnes, London, SW14 8SN

He's been a mainstay of Padstow for many a year but this sees Rick Stein heading to Barnes for his London restaurant.

The Stafford Hotel, 16-18 St James’s Place, London SW1A 1NJ

The Stafford Hotel's main restaurant has a menu by acclaimed chef Ben Tish. Expect a lot of game on the menu which is an ultra-British affair.

125 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0UH

The original L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples is an extremely well-regarded pizzeria and they've settled on Stoke Newington as a London home. Expect similar pizzas to the Naples restaurant and chefs from Naples are overseeing in London too.

The Prince Regent, Moored off Sheldon Square, Paddington W2 6EP

Former pop-up, London Shell Company is launching a floating restaurant on the Regent’s Canal at Paddington with dinner either moored up or on the move. The menu focuses on seasonal seafood.

23 Foley Street, London W1W 6DU

Foley's Tasting Kitchen in Fitzrovia serves up food inspired from modern Asian cuisine which means a menu with laksa, gyoza and more.

1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5EJ

Bronte (the name is a nod to the nearby Lord Nelson, the first Duke Of Bronte) has a Pacific/Antipodean style menu that's created by Andrew Lassetter in a room designed by Tom Dixon.

Units 1-5 Station Approach, Snaresbrook, London E11 1QE

50 Baker Street, London W1U 7BT

This is a mangal and raki bar in Marylebone, inspired by the streets of Istanbul. The menu has been put together by Executive Chef Hus Vedat (who's been at Barbecoa and Ceviche). Expect a Turkish menu showcasing Anatolian food and drink - cocktails by Matt Whiley which have a big focus on raki.

9 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU

This is and all-day French bistro from the people behind bars Happiness Forgets and Original Sin, Alastair Burgess and Chris Smith. It's aiming to bring the feel of a "cosy French bistro" to Hoxton and to make it affordable too.

3 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH

This has a great location, overlooking the canal. It's said to be one of the most popular places on Granary Square at any time of the year - but it really comes into its own in summer with extensive outside space. Dogs are welcome too.

51 Lamb's Conduit St, London WC1N 3NB

The people behind Noble Rot magazine have opened a wine bar - but not any old wine bar. They've enlisted not only an ex-Sportsman chef but the Sportsman's Exec Chef Stephen Harris is advising on the menu too.

264 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2AS

This is the next restaurant from Tom Sellers, who's behind the very popular Restaurant Story. He's joined up with Daniel Phippard for this restaurant hidden behind Brompton Road which will have classic and contemporary influences. And a great big tree in the middle of it too. Expect a buzzing bar.