New opening

• Proper Persian kebabs with a Soho twist at Berenjak from a Gymkhana chef

  If you love nothing more than getting stuck into a kebab then prepare to have your horizons widened by Berenjak, who’ll be focusing on recreating proper Persian-style kebabs, stews, sides, with a Soho twist.

• Brixton's Cattivo is Canova Hall's new little sister cafe

  Albion & East, who’re known for their cavernous, shabby-chic halls, scale things back a bit with Cattivo, a new Italian-style cafe with a basement cocktail bar.

• Maple at Westfield London is the next bar from the people behind The Botanist

  A big new bar from the people behind The Botanist, The Jugged Hare and Greenwood opens at Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush.

• "It just seemed to say quite loudly this space needs to be about wine" - the Hart Bros tell us their plans for The Drop wine bar at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

  In addition to Barrafina and Casa Pastor, the Hart Bros' third venture at Coal Drops Yard will be a wine bar. We got the scoop on what you can expect when it opens.

• Through the Woods sees the Crouch End supper club go permanent

  Ex-Pig and Butcher chef Chris Slaughter is reviving his Crouch End supper club by transplanting it into a restaurant, and he’s keeping all the hallmarks, with just 16 seats, a small set menu and a single meal a day.

• Milan's Camillo Benso opens its doors in Mayfair

  From Milan to Mayfair, this new upmarket Italian restaurant features all the primi, secondi, pasta and pizza you need for a taste of la dolce vita.  

• Alphabet bar returns - this time on Islington's Upper Street

  It's been closed in Soho for five years, but now Alphabet bar is on the way back to London. This time it's setting up shop in Islington matching cocktails with a Mediterranean menu. 

• Farmer J open their first all-day Mediterranean restaurant in the City Until now, Farmer J have concentrated on takeaway and wholesome, sustainable fast food. But for their latest place, they're opening an all-day restaurant, and they'll be using proper plates too... 
• Morty and Bob's are opening a restaurant at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

  East London's Morty & Bob's are bringing hot sarnies, grilled cheese and epic weekend brunches to their new open plan space just off Granary Square.

• Buffalo is a new plant-based diner that's just opened on Brick Lane

  London's booming veggie and vegan scene throws up another East End opening as Buffalo diner offers a casual, entirely plant-based dining experience.

• Levan in Peckham is the next restaurant from Salon's Nicholas Balfe

  After five years of success with Brixton's Salon, Nicholas Balfe is following it up with an all-day restaurant in Peckham, Levan. Expect a bistronomy approach to the food, with low-waste and natural wines a big thing too. 

• Kin et Deum is a next generation Thai restaurant coming to London Bridge

  A trio of siblings have taken over their dad's restaurant by London Bridge station and given the space and menu a more modern makeover.

• Marylebone is getting a posh corner store with Boxcar Baker and Deli opening

  Only the best for Marylebone's residents and workers - this new deli and cafe will serve up British produce and Swedish pastries making it a very handy addition to the area.

• Former Gordon Ramsay chef opens takeaway spot Alfs in Bank

  After eight years working for Gordon Ramsay and then as a private chef, Angie Steele has opened her first takeaway spot in the heart of the City.

• Balans Soho Society have opened their eight restaurant, in Victoria's Cardinal Place

  

  The expansion of Balans Soho Society continues - the group have just opened their eighth place, this time in Victoria. They're the latest restaurant addition to the Cardinal Place Roof Garden.

  As per their other restaurants, the menu here relies on quality suppliers like The Ginger Pig and H. Forman & Son for its produce. On the menu you'll find dishes like seared scallops with spiced cauliflower or mains like Seared duck breast with caramelised

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