Hot New London Restaurants Opening In July 2026

New July Restaurant Openings This Month 2026

Coppa Club London Bridge

• Opening date: 23rd July
• How to book: BOOK HERE
• Location: London Bridge
• Cuisine: international with a British and Mediterranean leaning
• Why we're excited: already boasting successful, stylish venues in Tower Bridge and Putney, Coppa Club is particularly famous in London for its restaurants' waterfront views and dining igloos

Coppa Club’s latest opening brings laid-back style to London Bridge, pairing flexible all-day dining with an enviable location right on the Thames. Meet for breakfast, linger over a weekend brunch or head straight for cocktails and dinner across its two floors.

The expansive wraparound terrace is the star attraction, offering a scenic riverside backdrop just moments from the station - perfect for our seemingly never-ending heatwave.

Cheers on the new terrace at Coppa Club London Bridge.

SO|LA 

• Opening date: 3rd July
• Location: Notting Hill
• Cuisine: America’s Pacific West Coast
• Why we're excited: this elite West London hotspot is an absolute must-visit for anyone tracking the city's finest new restaurant openings, offering a hyper-exclusive chef's counter experience 

Experience a thrilling gastronomic journey as Michelin-starred favourite SO|LA reopens its doors in a stunning new Notting Hill home right next door to sibling restaurant MATER1A. Booking a seat at this ultra-premium, 12-person chef's counter grants food purists an unrivalled view of Victor Garvey stretching his creative wings. The highly focused, tailored format breathes new playfulness into iconic signature dishes, like the langoustine with ginger dashi and the decadent salmon roulade, ensuring that every single course delivers an unforgettable element of surprise.

The sleek new West London location marks an uncompromising chapter for the brand, prioritising intimacy over volume. While the dining capacity has been halved, the masterfully curated wine cellar has done the exact opposite - nearly doubling in size under sommelier Cristian Vega to feature over 200 spectacular references exclusively celebrating America's most famed and boutique vineyards.

Miokuru

• Opening date: 13th July 2026
• Location: 6-8 Warwick Street, Soho, W1B 5LU
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we're excited: handrolls are having a real moment in London right now, and this intimate new venue allows you to watch as chefs create your dishes to order - all made using premium British ingredients

Following a recent rise in handroll restaurants, Miokuru is landing in Soho this summer. Created by restaurateur Eliott Grabli, this intimate space will seat only 20 at the counter, providing views of the open kitchen as you dine. The idea is that customers will be visually involved in the cooking journey, and no diners will be forgotten about in a large dining room.

The menu applies Japanese technique to British seafood, featuring dishes like pressed scallops and seared chalk stream trout sashimi - all sourced from Britain as much as possible. The core of their offering is made-to-order handrolls, with fillings ranging from Cornish white crab and wild garlic mayo to glazed and pickled wild mushrooms. Drinks will be kept local too, including sake by Kanpai in London Bridge and beer from Walworth brewer Orbit.

Miokuru combines quality British ingredients with Japanese recipes.

Soraya

• Opening date: 15th July 2026
• Location: 96 George Street, Marylebone, W1U 8AF
• Cuisine: Persian
• Why we're excited: this restaurant group has done some incredible things globally, and this new Abu Dhabi import is set to bring in a huge number of diners across its multiple cosy spaces

Coming to the huge Loxton Walk development on Baker Street, Soraya is a new Persian restaurant from The Pachamama Group. This is the team behind Zephyr, Lagana and Nina, and they own an existing Soraya in Abu Dhabi, giving us an idea of what the London site might look like.

It will be their largest new restaurant in London to date, seating almost 200 people across a series of interconnected spaces - including an open kitchen and two private dining rooms. They're serving breakfast right through to dinner, with dishes ranging from Persian omelettes to smoked aubergine kashk bedemjan and short rib khoresh.

Kāio

• Opening date: July 2026
• Location: 163 Queensway, W2 4BD
• Cuisine: live-fire
• Why we're excited: it’s a sleek, flame-kissed addition to Queensway that breathes fresh life into the iconic landmark

Taking over the former Nela site within Bayswater’s revamped Whiteley development, Kāio is West London’s newest dining hotspot centred entirely around the art of open-flame cooking. Named after an ancient Latin word for kindling, the ambitious venue features an expansive open kitchen, an elegant 360-degree cocktail bar, and a leafy rotunda terrace.

Retaining Nela's talented Head Chef Sachin Mistry (formerly of Michelin-starred Akoko and BiBi), the menu champions bold, global flavours transformed by charcoal grills, smoke, and a traditional tabun oven turning out fresh flatbreads. Highlights range from torched yellowtail with sour cherry dressing to glazed Ibérico pork and slow-grilled lamb neck, with even the dessert menu leaning into the flame via churros paired with smoked maple syrup. 

Kismet

• Opening date: 16th July 2026
• Location: Upstairs at The Globe Tavern, 8 Bedale Street, Borough, SE1 9AL
• Cuisine: Turkish, Cypriot
• Why we're excited: all of Dom Hamdy's projects have been real winners, and this new Borough outpost brings a community feel and live music while also delivering authentic cuisine

Restaurateur Dom Hamdy, the name behind Bistro Freddie, Crispin, Bar Crispin and Canal, is bringing Kismet to the Borough area this July. They're beginning a year-long residency above The Globe Tavern, promising an homage to the traditional meyhanes of Istanbul and Northern Cyprus - it's going to be one of the best restaurant openings in London.

Expect a local tavern vibe with live music, as well as food that's designed to arrive in waves rather than set courses. They offer both an a la carte menu and a set offering for £48, featuring dishes like charcoal-grilled kebabs, fried Cyprus potatoes and stuffed bulgur wheat dumplings. And with chef Keiran Mustafa (previously at BiBi and The Harwood Arms) in the kitchen, it's likely to be something special.

Enjoy traditional Turkish plates at Kismet.

Last Month's Highlights - Restaurants Opened In June

Rosina

• Opening date: 29th June 2026 
• Location: 35 Bellevue Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7EF
• Cuisine: Italian
• Why we're excited: I love what Byatt has done at Michelin-starred Trinity, which I visited earlier this year (it was exceptional), and this new neighbourhood spot is set to be a tribute to Italian cuisine

At the end of June, one Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt is opening Rosina, an Italian-inspired restaurant in Wandsworth. He has successfully run Clapham's Trinity for over 20 years (which serves modern British and European fine dining), and he aims to bring the same community feel to this new venue.

This is his first venture into Italian cooking, and they'll be serving the best of British and Italian produce, as well as an excellent selection of wines. The 50-seater restaurant will feature a large dining room, a stand-alone bar, a terrace, and a private dining room with its own outdoor space. If Rosina is going to be anything like Trinity, Wandsworth is in for an absolute treat.

Expect Italian-inspired dishes from Adam Byatt.

Coyo Taco

• Opening date: June 2026 
• Location: Orchard Place, St James
• Cuisine: Latin American
• Why we're excited: a celebrity hotspot that's bringing Latin flavours to London, this new opening is causing quite some buzz

Part of the taco revolution that London seems to be experiencing right now, Miami favourite Coyo Taco is coming to London later this year. Having been frequented by everyone from Diplo to Will Smith and even Barack Obama in the past, their US site is a bit of a celebrity hotspot, known for its cocktails and freshly made food.

This venue will be part restaurant, part speakeasy-inspired bar, with plenty of mezcal-based drinks and even tequila lockers that you can reserve in advance. Their menu hasn't been revealed yet, but the Miami one features the likes of beef birria, pollo al carbon and carne asada tacos - alongside tortas, burritos and quesadillas.

No. Forty Nine

• Opening date: 2nd June 2026
• Location: 49 - 51 St John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7NJ
• Cuisine: bakery, Mediterranean, New York
• Why we're excited: I love what Cinder does, and I'm sure that No. Forty Nine will be just as special, bringing a unique fusion of sit-down dining and freshly baked goods

Owned by the team behind Cinder in St John's Wood, No. Forty Nine is opening its doors nearby in early June. This versatile venue kicks off the morning with fresh baked goods, from bread and pastries to more intricate bites like pastrami pain suisse and burnt leek or cheese and marmite swirls.

They transition into a bistro from lunchtime onwards, with a menu that takes inspiration from both New York and the Mediterranean. This is run by Chef Owner Jake Finn and Head Chef Ella Williams, who'll be cooking up the likes of cornbread madeleines with scotch bonnet honey butter, oxtail pizzas and aubergine with ajvar and kumquat dukkah.

Nammos

• Opening date: June 2026
• Location: 15 Berkeley Stree, Mayfair, W1J 8DY
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Why we're excited: Nammos is loved all over the world for its mouthwatering Mediterranean plates, and we're so happy that it's finally landed in London. The two-floor restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, and there's a lot of variation on their menu while still staying true to their Greek roots

Brand new to Mayfair, Nammos is the celebrated Mediterranean restaurant with existing sites in Mykonos, Dubai, Cannes, Sardinia and Limassol. It's now venturing into a new dining capital, with an elegant two-storey venue decked out in stylish white furniture, pretty plants and warm lighting. There are dedicated bars on both levels, as well as two private dining rooms.

Their menu takes inspiration from Greece and the wider Mediterranean region, featuring dishes like aubergine mille-feuille, spicy crab tartare and premium black Angus beef, alongside a selection of pastas and a raw bar. Additionally, their wine list also focuses on Mediterranean producers, and there are lots of inventive cocktails up for grabs as well.

This world-renowned Mediterranean restaurant has just opened in Mayfair.

Mour

• Opening date: June 2026
• Location: 13 Seymour Street, Marylebone, W1H 5BT
• Cuisine: Mediterranean 
• Why we're excited: featuring beautiful design, a spacious outdoor terrace and a central bar dedicated to martini-led cocktails and fine wines, alongside Mediterranean-influenced sharing plates, I can't wait for Mour to open

Slated to open this June on Seymour Street, Mour is a Mediterranean-inspired gem that brings a touch of Tuscan warmth to the heart of Marylebone. Housed within a beautifully reimagined Georgian townhouse, this 60-seater sanctuary, a collaboration between The Leonard Hotel and Emerald Hospitality Group, mixes British heritage with contemporary flair.

The standout feature is undoubtedly the 20-seater, year-round courtyard with its retractable roof, offering a sun-drenched escape for long, lazy lunches or atmospheric evening drinks. The menu prioritises seasonality and responsible sourcing, transforming premium British produce into shareable Mediterranean plates, ranging from handmade pastas to open-fire meats. 

Interiors of Mour.

Latine

• Opening date: June 2026 
• Location: 10-11 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, W1S 1EY
• Cuisine: French, Latin American
• Why we're excited: Executive Chef Francisco Lafee knows how to create an excellent menu, and this unique fusion of flavours is not something thst you'll find everywhere

An exciting new concept in Mayfair that combines French and Latin American cuisines, Latine is an elegant venue opening this month. It's found in the historic mews of Lancashire Court, featuring several distinct areas across multiple floors - including a main restaurant, lounge space, cocktail bar and private dining room.

Executive Chef Francisco Lafee has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens over the years, and is now bringing his expertise to Latine. Signature dishes range from steak tartare with truffle mayonnaise to wild sea bass in beurre blanc or ripe plantain tarte tatin. Plus, there's an excellent cocktail menu to boot.

Zylia

• Opening date: 3rd June 2026 
• Location: 6 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9HZ
• Cuisine: Greek, Cypriot
• Why we're excited: Zylia aims to channel the warmth and generosity of a classic taverna, offering a produce-led take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking in Covent Garden

Coming to Arcade Food Hall, Zylia is a new standalone taverna set to bring Greek and Cypriot cooking to the heart of Central London. Led by Athens-born chef Nick Molyviatis, formerly of Kiln and co-owner of Singburi, alongside Cypriot restaurateur Barry Karacostas, the restaurant draws on family recipes and shared heritage.

Charcoal grilling anchors the menu, with dishes such as sheftalia, souvlaki, lamb kleftiko and whole grilled fish, alongside mezze like tyrokafteri and melitzanosalata, and traditional desserts including karidopita and galaktompoureko. 

We can't wait for this latest addition to Arcade Food Hall. 

Dante Mayfair

• Opening date: mid-June 2026
• Location: Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HR
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Why we're excited: promising killer martinis, a menu full of New York-inspired plates and an upmarket but friendly feel, Dante is sure to breathe new life into Claridge's dining space
  

Claridge's is getting a new restaurant this month, taking over the space that was Claridge's Restaurant. Dante started as a pop-up there last year, imported from New York, and is now taking over permanently.

Expect a neighbourhood feel, as well as a new York theme across its design, music and menu. Dishes include chicken alla diavola, shrimp cocktail and their signature burrata dish. Their martinis are also something to behold, as well as their "fluffy" orange juice cocktail.

Kinz

• Opening date: 1st June 2026
• Location: 50 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, W11 3JD
• Cuisine: Lebanese
• Why we're excited: with its mix of architectural grandeur and warm, community-driven cooking, Kinz is shaping up to be one of Notting Hill’s most exciting new arrivals
  

Set within a striking former 1930s bank and vault in Notting Hill, Kinz is the latest opening to breathe new life into one of London’s grand old financial spaces, this time with a distinctly Lebanese soul. Founded by siblings Jad and Karim Lahoud alongside Rasha Khouri Bruzzo, the restaurant draws deeply on heritage and memory, shaped by the brothers’ upbringing in a food-loving Lebanese household. The result is an all-day offering that moves effortlessly from a traditional Lebanese breakfast through to generous spreads of mezze and comforting, flavour-led mains, blending time-honoured recipes with a more contemporary touch.

The setting is just as compelling as the menu. Housed in a 1930s building designed by Sir Edward Maufe, Kinz makes full use of its dramatic bones, from a triple-height dining room to a mezzanine level and a bar tucked at the back. A front-of-house deli adds another layer, stocked with Lebanese provisions and takeaway dishes, while downstairs, the original bank vault has been cleverly reimagined as an intimate wine room with private dining spaces. 

The interiors of Kinz (pictured). 

Wolves Of Tokyo 

• Opening date: 15th June 2026 
• How to book: BOOK HERE
• Location: Kensington Olympia, 1 Emberton Walk, W14 8FJ
• Cuisine: Japanese 
• Why we're excited: London's appetite for both rooftop spots and Japanese restaurants is undying, and Wolves of Tokyo is a sultry amalgamation of the two - think inventive Japanese-inspired cooking, bold flavours and a polished yet lively atmosphere in a slick sky-high location

The arrival of Wolves of Tokyo features a high-impact, 8,000-square-foot restaurant and rooftop cocktail bar opening at the new Olympia development. Channelling the after-dark energy of modern Tokyo and the cinematic, moody atmosphere of a Japanese noir film, the space combines shadowed corners and blue marble downstairs, with deep reds and a retractable roof on the lively rooftop above.

In the kitchen, Head Chef Sharon Patriciello (formerly of ROKA and Clap) steers a hyper-seasonal, zero-waste contemporary Japanese menu featuring everything from precise sashimi and maki to indulgent black cod with plum miso and A5 Kagoshima wagyu. There are also cocktails like a Shiitake Old Fashioned, and an apartment-style private dining room, complete with its own balcony, self-service bar, and built-in karaoke system.

A sultry new Japanese spot. 

Arbour 

• Opening date: 15th June 2026 
• Location: Kensington Olympia, 1 Emberton Walk, W14 8FJ
• Cuisine: food hall
• Why we're excited: another part of the Canopy family at Kensington Olympia opening this June, this expansive food hall-style venue will showcase chef-led hotspots with something for everyone

Arbour is a massive new 9,000-square-foot bar and food hall designed to cater to up to 500 guests. Built to match the buzzing rhythm of the area, this expansive, light-filled space is the ultimate pre- and post-show destination.

The diverse culinary lineup features something for every craving, from field-to-fork freshness at The Rambler and artisan coffee at Café Modo, to indulgent comfort classics like Whammy Burgers and the crispy fried chicken from Fry Baby.  

Your new favourite food hall.

Bar Arriba 

• Opening date: 15th June 2026 
• Location: Kensington Olympia, 1 Emberton Walk, W14 8FJ
• Cuisine: Mexican 
• Why we're excited: I'm a sucker for a rooftop, and Bar Arriba's will be perfect for year-round dinner with a view, thanks to a retractable roof. Pair that with stunning Mexican flavours and bottomless brunches and you've my new favourite summer spot

Perched high above the bustle of West London, Bar Arriba is bringing a sun-drenched taste of Mexico to the heart of the new Olympia development. This stylish rooftop oasis is designed for year-round revelry, complete with a retractable roof, heaters, and a soundtrack fuelled by live DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday.

The menu zones in on modern Mexican flavours, ranging from light tostadas topped with yellowfin tuna and chile de árbol to signature achiote-marinated octopus tacos and a showstopping beer-brined Pollo Borracho. Saturdays will see the launch of 'Casa Arriba,' a free-flowing brunch featuring inventive dishes like birria brisket crumpets alongside bottomless drinks. 

Head to Bar Arriba for a taste of Mexico. 

Lillies

• Opening date: 15th June 2026 
• Location: Kensington Olympia, 1 Emberton Walk, W14 8FJ
• Cuisine: British 
• Why we're excited: the focus on world-class English sparkling wine estates makes it a refreshing standout for wine lovers, and the promise of pairing a glass of premium fizz with a lobster roll on a weather-proof terrace makes it our top pick for sophisticated date nights

Lillies is a stunning 100-cover rooftop wine bar and restaurant that serves as an elegant ode to the vineyards and plant nurseries that once occupied this corner of West London. Boasting a large, weather-proof terrace with a retractable roof and sweeping views of the skyline, the space is designed to transition with ease from sunlit daytime dining to atmospheric golden hour drinks.

The culinary program spotlights the best of British produce through a seasonal menu of shareable small plates, such as Exmoor caviar, Carlingford oysters, and a signature lobster roll, alongside a refined British afternoon tea featuring Severn & Wye smoked salmon and warm scones. Fittingly, English sparkling wine takes centre stage on the drinks list, showcasing top-tier homegrown estates like Rathfinny, Nyetimber, and Langham, complemented by playful, English-garden-inspired cocktails like the Rhubarb & Custard.

Roof terrace at Lillies. 

Chez Rose

• Opening date: 9th June 2026
• Location: 5 Pollen Street, Mayfair, W1S 1NE
• Cuisine: French
• Why we're excited: we've seen what these two restauranteurs have achieved in the past, and we have no doubt that this classy new French destination will deliver with a refined but delicious menu

Coming to the former site of Little Social, Chez Rose is a brand new French bistro from chef Spencer Metzger, teaming up with Jason Atherton. The two have seen success together before, having earned two Michelin stars for their existing site Row on 5.

It will be a modern affair, with a simple, considered menu that focuses on quality ingredients, seasonality and expert techniques. This means classics like steak tartare with pomme gaufrette, alongside plaice with brown shrimp and dulce or poulet en cocotte with vin jaune and Jersey royals.

Appalachia

• Opening date: 3rd June 2026
• Location: 71 Nile Street, Shoreditch, N1 7RD 
• Cuisine: Appalachian region 
• Why we're excited: Appalachian cuisine is an untapped narrative in London’s food scene, and we can’t think of anyone better than Alistair Borer to bring its smoky, comforting, and complex flavours to life

Taking over the intimate, counter-led Shoreditch space formerly occupied by Counter 71, Appalachia is set to introduce East London to the rich, resilient culinary traditions of the American mountain regions this June. Led by co-owners Camilla Meshiea and Ryan Sheenan, the Nile Street venue is undergoing a warm, characterful refresh to set the stage for Head Chef Alistair Borer (formerly of Smoking Goat).

Known for his mastery of fire-led cooking, Borer is crafting a heritage-driven menu where British traditions and American mountain ingredients collide - expect plates like smoked eel and jalapeño devilled eggs, country-fried rabbit with chorizo gravy, and grilled poussin with grits. The drinks program is equally ambitious, with Fraser Stancombe (ex-Three Sheets Soho) shaking up clever regional serves like a Banana Pudding Sazerac and a mint-infused Kentucky 75, backed by a dynamic, ever-shifting by-the-glass wine list curated by Head Sommelier Harry Cooper.

Appalachia touches down in Shoreditch. 

Birchwood - The Conduit

• Opening date: 22nd June 2026 
• Location: 6 Langley Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9JA
• Cuisine: British
• Why we're excited: we love a sustainable, farm-to-table restaurant, and this successful group are bringing their countryside charm to the heart of London

Already running a series of popular restaurants across Kent, chef Will Devlin is expanding into London with Birchwood - The Conduit this summer. His team at Acre group are all about farm-to-table dining, with a big focus on sustainability and using produce sourced directly from Acre's own farm.

This will be an all-day cafe, wine bar and restaurant within The Conduit Club - though it will be open to the public and not just members. On the menu? Everything from sausage and egg muffins in the morning to small plates like mushroom croquettes and charcuterie made in-house.

Feast on farm-to-table eats at The Conduit's new restaurant.

New Restaurants For 2026 Now Open

MAAI by Nikita 

• Opening date: now open
• Location: Abbeville Road, Clapham 
• Cuisine: modern British with global influences 
• Why we're excited: Nikita is the only chef to have won both Masterchef: The Professionals and The Great British Menu

Fresh off her rise to national prominence, Nikita Pathakji is channelling that momentum into her first permanent restaurant, MAAI, set to open in Clapham’s Abbeville Road. Taking over the former Brook site, the project marks a deeply personal step for the chef, with the concept built around family, her mother and sister both playing key roles, and a menu rooted in modern British cooking with global influences.

Expect to see echoes of her competition success woven throughout, including standout dishes like her octopus takoyaki doughnut, as Pathakji translates her award-winning creativity into a neighbourhood setting.

Lokal

• Opening date: now open
• Location: 7-8 Market Place, Fitzrovia, W1W 8AG
• Cuisine: Turkish
• Why we're excited: blending authentic Turkish flavours with the unmistakable energy of London, Lokal offers something unique and exciting

Starting a month of openings strong, Lokal is coming to Fitzrovia on 1st May. This is a contemporary Turkish restaurant from the team behind Fred Bakery and Faros, aiming to combine the culinary traditions of Türkiye with London's modernity and diversity. They'll be prioritising high-quality, local ingredients to create a menu that celebrates regional flavours across Türkiye.

Indulge in dishes like lamb tandir, handmade mezze and fresh salads, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. As for the interior, expect a warm atmosphere with raw, tactile materials creating a relaxed but stylish feel.

Try fresh Turkish cooking at Lokal.

Vesper 

• Opening date: now open
• Location: 8-10 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QA
• Cuisine: bistro-style menu
• Why we're excited: Jackson Boxer has brilliantly reinvented TAQ, so we can't wait to see what he does next 

Following the relaunch of TAQ, Jackson Boxer is set to open Vesper on Exmouth Market, taking over the former Taqueria site. Positioned as a bistro-style counterpart to Dove, the restaurant will serve a flexible menu of small and large plates that reflect Boxer’s signature produce-led cooking, from inventive snacks like croquette Arnold Bennett to more substantial dishes such as glazed lamb shoulder with merguez and grilled gurnard with crab butter.

With a bar at the front and a broadly cosmopolitan approach to its menu, Vesper looks set to bring a relaxed yet refined all-day dining spot to one of Clerkenwell’s busiest food streets.

Expect a bistro-style menu at Vesper. 

Kiez Kebab

• Opening date: May 2026
• Location: 108 Golborne Road, W10 5RZ
• Cuisine: Berlin’s reinterpretation of the döner
• Why we're excited: we love the fact there's house fermented vegetables here, and three core kebabs to choose from - it's simplicity done right (and we can get round to trying every one of them)

Landing on Golborne Road this May, Kiez Kebab brings a Berlin-inspired take on the döner to West London, centring on a tightly curated menu of pide-style kebabs filled with veal, chicken or vegan options. Rooted in fermentation-led cooking, the kitchen layers house-pickled vegetables and sharp sauces into modern combinations, while sides stay classic with fries and seasonal specials.

A collaboration with Bar with Shapes for a Name shapes the cocktail offering, alongside German and Austrian beers and wines, all served in a compact, design-led space that blends industrial textures with a neighbourhood feel, complete with terrace seating and a weekend DJ programme.

It's Berlin street food meets West London.  

Arcade Food Hall, Covent Garden 

• Opening date: 15th May 2026
• Location: 6 Bedford Street, WC2E 9HZ 
• Cuisine: various 
• Why we're excited: we love the variety of top street food at Arcade's other outposts, and this one is set to be no different 

Spanning a massive 12,500 sq ft within a historic Victorian boot-lacing factory where a young Charles Dickens once worked, the new Covent Garden Arcade Food Hall location is something we're very excited for. The single-floor space will house 385 covers and a powerhouse lineup, including a chef-led Greek-Cypriot taverna, a Mexican taqueria, and a dedicated counter for Manna, the cult-favorite smash burger concept. From the South American grills of Solis to the New Haven-style pies at Gracey’s, the venue gathers London’s most exciting food brands under one roof.

Beyond the diverse dining options, Arcade Covent Garden introduces Studio Coffee, an innovative listening bar concept developed with cocktail maestro Rich Woods. By day, the space serves as a sanctuary for craft coffee and slow records - featuring unique serves like Black Sesame Lattes - before transforming into a sophisticated evening haunt offering wines, beers, and signature cocktails such as the Chocolate Orange Negroni. 

Arcade Food Hall in Covent Garden.

The Sea, The Sea

• Opening date: 29th May 2026
• Location: 243 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0AW
• Cuisine: seafood
• Why we're excited: Alex Hunter has supplied top London restaurants such as Ikoyi and KOL

The Sea, The Sea is launching a new bistro and fish shop on Pavilion Road, directly opposite its original, much-loved seafood bar and fishmongers. Founded by Alex Hunter in 2019, the brand has earned a loyal following for its rigorous, boat-to-plate sourcing, and this next chapter builds on that reputation with a 40-cover upstairs dining room led by Head Chef Nick Marsden (Dovetale, Pitt Cue, The Laughing Heart).

Designed as a relaxed yet elegant space of soft textures and roomy banquettes, the bistro will champion low-impact, directly sourced seafood, from hand-dived scallops to line-caught bass, spotlighting both underused species and celebrated favourites. Expect a flexible, feast-your-own-way menu that moves from smoked eel consommé and an abundant raw bar to grill-led showstoppers such as skate wing, grilled half Cornish lobster with Vin Jaune sabayon, and whole plaice for sharing.

Downstairs, the expanded shop promises theatrical oyster shucking, dry-ageing cabinets, a new seaweed counter and freshly prepared lunch boxes, while an extensive, white-wine-led drinks list and playful cocktails.

The Sea, The Sea is coming to Pavilion Road.

Avi Bistrot

• Opening date: May 2026 
• Location: 21 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, SW1X 9ES
• Cuisine: French/American
  
• Why we're excited: caviar fans will love this one, and we can't wait to see what this talented team will bring to a brand new space
  

From the team behind The Prince Arthur in Belgravia and Arthur's Market in Chelsea, Avi Bistrot is a stylish French/American restaurant coming to Belgravia. They've teamed up with The Lowndes Hotel to launch the space, promising an intimate, 45-seater venue and a corner bar.

On the menu, expect everything from caviar fish and chips to Mozambique Squid with peri-peri sauce or an entrecôte baguette & fries - promising quite a range. There's a unique cocktail menu up for grabs too, with one concoction even featuring caviar.

Oudh 1722

• Opening date: 1st May 2026
• Location: Borough
• Cuisine: Awadhi
• Why we're excited: this is our first chance to enjoy Aktar Islam's celebrated cooking in the heart of London, and we can't wait 

Spring 2026 is set to heat up with the debut of Oudh 1722, the capital’s first dedicated home for Awadhi cuisine, from one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs, Aktar Islam. Known for his two Michelin-starred Birmingham institution Opheem, Islam brings his signature finesse to Borough, serving up the royal flavours of northern India. Spread across three floors of a stunning Victorian building, Oudh 1722 promises a journey through the lavish culinary heritage of Lucknow, where dishes are defined by their elegance, depth, and slow-cooked technique.

Expect silken kebabs, aromatic curries, and intricately layered biryanis, each prepared with the legendary dum pukht method, where food is gently cooked over a low flame to build rich, layered flavour. Islam, who began his culinary journey in his father’s restaurant at 13, has spent over two decades reshaping how the UK experiences Indian cuisine. With Oudh 1722, he’s bringing the opulence and generosity of the Nawabi courts of Lucknow to London.

Two Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam (pictured).

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar 22 Bishopsgate 

• Opening date: 6th May 2026
• Location: 59th Floor, 22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ
• Cuisine: modern British and European with global influences
  
• Why we're excited: a 59th-floor setting inside 22 Bishopsgate, late-night hours, a sports bar and a tasting menu all under one roof - it’s a bold, all-encompassing take on modern dining

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate is an opening that feels as ambitious as its sky-high setting. Perched on the 59th floor, the restaurant marks a major milestone for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global as it celebrates its 100th site worldwide. 

The all-day offering is overseen by Executive Head Chef Kamarl Rees John, with service beginning at 6.30am on weekdays and continuing through to late-night dining, until 3am on Thursday to Saturday. The menu spans more than 35 dishes, from breakfast plates like lobster Benedict and hotcakes to larger signatures such as Galician T-bone steak and Meyer lemon cheesecake. For the first time, a tasting menu will sit alongside the à la carte, offering a multi-course showcase of the kitchen’s range, with additional set menus designed for groups and celebrations.

Beyond the dining room, the space expands into a full lifestyle destination, complete with a dedicated sports bar operating under a 24-hour licence, DJ-led nights and live music on Sundays. 

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar 22 Bishopsgate.

Dough Hands x All My Friends

• Opening date: 7th May 2026
• Location: Unit 1, Hamlet Estate, 96 White Post Lane, Hackney Wick, E9 5EN
• Cuisine: pizza
  
• Why we're excited: we love Dough Hands and now it's bigger than ever. We can't wait to try the new flavour combos - now slathered all over enormous slices

Dough Hands is making moves with XL slices, launching a new residency at All My Friends in Hackney Wick. Hannah Drye has drawn up a fresh new menu, built around the bold flavour combinations Dough Hands is known for - and packed with 20-inch pies.

Available whole or by the slice, you can order up the likes of Garlic Sausage & Pistachio Pesto, Coppa & Pineapple with Guindilla, and Lamiri Harissa Aubergine & Salted Ricotta. 

Same delicious flavour - now bigger than ever.

130 Primrose 

• Opening date: May 2026
• Location: Primrose Hill 
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Why we're excited: your visit supports a powerful mission of renewal, symbolised by the name prima rosa, or the first rose of spring, providing employees with accredited training and a vital stepping stone into long-term hospitality careers

Celebrated chef and broadcaster Monica Galetti is making a highly anticipated return to the London dining scene with 130 Primrose, a social enterprise restaurant opening on May 8th in Primrose Hill. Occupying the former Home Kitchen Diner site on Regent's Park Road, the 50-cover brasserie is dedicated to recruiting, training, and employing individuals with lived experience of homelessness.

Under Galetti’s guidance as Executive Chef and Trustee, the kitchen will serve a relaxed, Mediterranean-inspired à la carte menu that will eventually incorporate subtle nods to her Samoan heritage. 

Restaurants That Opened In April

Tavern

• Opening date: now open
• Location: 374-378 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
• Cuisine: British
• Why we're excited: inspired by the warmth and familiarity of pub culture, Tavern is set to bring the British bistro back to life in Central London

From the brilliant team behind Nest and the Michelin-starred Green Star Restaurant St Barts, Tavern is a celebration of the British bistro with all the charm of your favourite local pub. Taking over the former Nest site, it's keeping things simplistic and stylish with black and off-white interiors, crisp tablecloths and candlelight.

The menu shines a light on the best British dishes, with prime cuts of meat cooked over fire, and fresh seafood plated to perfection. Expect top tier snacks and standout mains like devilled pig skin with smoked cod’s roe, hogget scrumpets with mint, BBQ cuttlefish, Brixham turbot, and Tavern sausage served with curry sauce. 

Just some of the seasonal British dishes set to be served up at Tavern.

Padella Soho

• Opening date: 13th April 2026
• Location: 2 Kingly Street, Soho, W1B 5PB
• Cuisine: Italian
• Why we're excited: a popular pasta restaurant's third London site

With existing venues in Borough and Shoreditch, Padella is one of the city's most beloved pasta restaurants. They've been around for 10 years now, and are best known for having a huge queue at pretty much all times. And there's set to be a line winding around Soho from next year, as the group is opening its third site on Kingly Street.

The ground floor will reflect their usual laid-back vibe with casual interiors, and downstairs, there's set to be a 1960s-style Soho lounge that's perfect for longer, more sophisticated dinners. Their signature fresh pasta dishes will remain, from cacio e pepe to beef shin ragu, as well as some exciting new recipes.

Maki Nori 

• Opening date: 3rd April 2026
• Location: 16 Moor Street, Soho, W1D 5AP
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we're excited: it takes the theatre and craftsmanship of high-end sushi and repackages it into something faster, more social and more approachable, without compromising on quality

The team behind Maki & Ramen is set to unveil its latest concept, Maki Nori, landing on Old Compton Street this April. Designed as a handroll-led experience, the 60-cover space brings together premium ingredients, rapid service and a strong sense of theatre, tailored to Soho’s fast-moving dining crowd. At its core is the brand’s ‘15-second roll’ concept, where chefs prepare sushi to order in seconds, ensuring each piece is served at peak freshness.

Inside, the focus is firmly on the craft. A 20-seat sushi counter puts the action front and centre, while additional tables and a roaming sushi cart add an interactive layer to the experience. Ingredient sourcing leans premium, from Japanese scallops and sea urchin to Spanish bluefin tuna and Scottish salmon, with in-house dry-ageing and hydroponic herbs reinforcing the restaurant’s quality-first ethos. The result is a format that strips back the formality of traditional sushi dining while maintaining its precision, offering a more accessible, high-energy take on the cuisine.

Look forward to expert hand rolls. 

Auguste 

• Opening date: 1st April 2026
• Location: 373 Mentmore Ter, London Fields, E8 3DQ
• Cuisine: Abruzzese cooking
• Why we're excited: named after the clown in Edward Hopper’s Soir Bleu, Auguste aims to balance refinement with conviviality

Auguste is a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar from chef Mike Bagnall (ELM) and general manager Dylan Walters (Bambi), taking over the former Papi site. Inspired by the rustic cooking of Italy’s Abruzzo region, the restaurant centres on arrosticini - traditional charcoal-grilled skewers designed to be eaten in quick succession with wine in hand.

Bagnall, who developed a connection to Abruzzo while living there, will grill lamb, cull yaw, wagyu, liver and wild boar over charcoal, alongside a tight menu of seasonal dishes and larger plates like whole market fish. Upstairs, the 31-seat dining room is anchored by an open charcoal grill and draws inspiration from the energy of European bistros, while a more intimate downstairs bar focuses on classic cocktails and low-intervention wines, with a strong showing from Italian producers. 

Auguste will feature Abruzzese cooking.

Mondo To Go 

• Opening date: 10th April 2026
• Location: Arch 5, Deptford Market Yards, SE8 4BX
• Cuisine: sandwiches
• Why we're excited: for the duo, the opening feels personal too, expanding their footprint from Camberwell to Deptford in a move that reflects their own neighbourhood ties. For locals, it means yet another top-tier sandwich spot within easy reach, and for everyone else, a compelling reason to hop on the Overground

South East London’s sandwich scene continues its hot streak with the arrival of Mondo To Go, the latest venture from the team behind cult favourite Mondo Sando. Opening in a Deptford arch, founders Jack Macrae and Viggo Blegvad are shifting their focus firmly onto grab-and-go, bringing their much-loved, overstuffed sandwiches to a more casual, takeaway-led setting. Expect the signatures that have already earned them a loyal following, alongside a handful of Deptford-only creations designed to tempt even the most devoted regulars into making the trip.

While the emphasis is on quick bites, this isn’t strictly a takeaway situation. With ample outdoor seating, it’s just as easy to linger over a sandwich and a drink, whether that’s a pint, a house soda or something a little more playful. 

You can now try these cult-favourite sandwiches in Deptford. 

Jolene

• Opening date: 23rd April 2026 
• Location: 13 Bridle Lane, Soho, W1F 9BT
• Cuisine: bakery
• Why we're excited: Jolene is a cult-favourite bakery with some seriously good bakes. Now, we don't have to travel to East or North London to get our fix

One of the most exciting bakery openings landing in Soho this spring comes courtesy of Jolene, which unveils its newest outpost, Jolene Bridle Lane, on the 23rd of April. Set inside the flagship store of Aries, this two-floor, 4,000 sq ft space brings together coffee, baking and fashion. It marks founders Jeremie Cometto-Lingenheim and David Gingell’s first venture in the neighbourhood, building on the success of their much-loved sites across Newington Green, Shoreditch, Islington and Hornsey.

Open daily from 8am, the bakery-café will serve freshly ground coffee using beans from Square Mile Coffee Roasters, alongside a rotating cast of guest roasters. As with all things Jolene, the food offering leans heavily into seasonal, regenerative produce, with pastries made using Wildfarmed flours taking centre stage, like fruit-filled Danishes, jalapeño and cream cheese buns, and perfectly laminated classics. By lunchtime, the focus shifts to a daily-changing sandwich line-up, ideal for grabbing on the go, while sweet treats, from nostalgic biscuits to glazed doughnuts.

Jolene is heading to Soho. 

Acme Taco 

• Opening date: 3rd April 2026
• Location 10 Lockwood Way, Walthamstow, E17 5RB
• Cuisine: Mexican 
• Why we're excited: Acme Fire Cult has built a reputation for bold, confident cooking, so seeing Andrew Clarke channel that same firepower into tacos feels like a very good move indeed

Since 2022, Andrew Clarke’s Acme Fire Cult has been quietly blazing away inside 40FT Brewery, earning a loyal following for its flame-led cooking. When the brewery expanded to Walthamstow last year, the kitchen played host to a revolving cast of pop-ups, but now, it’s settling into something more permanent. Enter Acme Taco, a second, more focused outpost with Clarke turning his attention to regional Mexican cuisine.

You can expect double-layer soft tortillas piled high with punchy fillings, from the Suadero Taco, stacked with confit ox cheek, beef sausage, heart and tongue, and finished with smoky bone marrow and salsa roja, to the ‘Jalisco Mariscos’ shrimp taco, a crispy, LA food truck-inspired number loaded with shrimp béchamel, avocado and clamato. Elsewhere, there’s a rich quesabirria made with Westholme wagyu chuck and a dunkable consommé, plus a Castacán that riffs on chicharrón with slow-cooked pork belly, crackling and a sharp gooseberry-poblano ketchup. 

Acme Taco heads to Walthamstow.  

Kumori

• Opening date: April 2026
• Location: 26 Denman Street, Soho, W1D 7HX
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we're excited: we're always keen to try a new Japanese spot, and this intimate space promises both convenience and quality

A counter-only hand roll restaurant coming to Soho, Kumori focuses on modern Japanese dining. Off the back of pop-ups at the Monaco F1 and a residency at How Matcha Marylebone, their first permanent site is set to be on the bustling Denman Street, seating 30 people and designed by CAKE Architecture - the group behind SOMA, Kricket Shoreditch, and Watchhouse Coffee.

Head chef John Randy De Guzman has created a made-to-order menu, with dishes prepared right in front of you and served immediately. While the primary focus is hand rolls, you can also expect sashimi, salads, small plates and crispy rice - all made with the highest grade seafood. Plus, there'll be a range of cocktails, wine and sake to enjoy.

Clio 

• Opening date: 16th April 2026
  
• Location: 66 Chiltern Street, W1U 6NG
• Cuisine: Greek 
• Why we're excited: Executive Chef Glen Ballis and Louis Korovilas are a match made in heaven, and we can't wait to see what they do with Clio 

Chiltern Street’s ever-evolving dining scene welcomes a new arrival in Clio, a modern Greek restaurant set to bring fresh energy to a long-vacant corner site. With neighbours like Maset and The Hart proving the area’s appetite for destination dining, Clio looks poised to slot seamlessly into the mix, particularly given the calibre of talent behind it. Executive chef Glen Ballis, whose career has spanned internationally from Russia to Dubai, is joined by Louis Korovilas, formerly of Pied à Terre and Locanda Locatelli, bringing a serious London pedigree to the kitchen.

The menu leans into the capital’s ongoing love affair with Mediterranean flavours, with a focus on executed, produce-led dishes such as expertly grilled fish and sun-soaked plates designed for sharing. A thoughtfully curated wine list promises to appeal as much to seasoned enthusiasts as it does to casual drinkers, rounding out what already feels like a confident addition to the neighbourhood. 

Bancone 

• Opening date: 22nd April 2026
• Location: 7 Princes Street, EC2R 8AQ
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Why we're excited: having helped lead the charge on London’s modern pasta bar boom, Bancone has built a loyal following around its ever-changing menu of handmade dishes and relaxed, counter-led dining style

Fresh pasta favourite Bancone is continuing its steady expansion across the capital, with its next opening landing in the heart of the City. Taking up residence on Princes Street, just moments from Bank, the new site marks the group’s fifth London outpost and brings its much-loved pasta-focused concept to one of the capital’s busiest neighbourhoods. 

This latest opening, however, looks set to scale things up. Alongside the signature counter seating, the City site will introduce more booth dining and a sizeable private space downstairs, tailor-made for the area’s after-work crowds and group gatherings. On the menu, expect the same winning formula of fresh, seasonal pasta dishes that have defined Bancone’s success so far, making this a reliable new go-to for City workers in search of a standout lunch or an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner.

The walnut handkerchief pasta with egg yolk (pictured) is a favourite. 

MA/NA

• Opening date: 27th April 2026
• Location: 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, W1K 7PH
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we're excited: we're huge fans of Los Mochis (including its LUNA Omakase and Juno Omakase little sisters) and Italian hotspot Sale E Pepe, and can't wait to see what the team's next venture brings

Brought to you by Markus Thesleff, the CEO behind Los Mochis, LUNA Omakase, Juno Omakase, and Sale e Pepe, MA/NA is a luxury Japanese restaurant and bar coming to Mayfair. It will feature dark wooden panelling, warm amber lighting and a striking dragon-shaped banquette.

Their menu will follow the Japanese philosophy that every ingredient carries an invisible power, shaped by nature and bringing emotion to the meal. Executive Chef Leo Tanyag will be running the kitchen, cooking up the likes of ebi wasabi, tiger shrimp tempura with creamy wasabi, and M5 Wagyu seared on a Himalayan salt stone. Plus, there'll be a wide array of sake and cocktails to enjoy alongside your food.

Find sleek interiors and high-end Japanese fare at MA/NA.

Tigermilk 

• Opening date: May 2026
• Location: Spitalfields
• Cuisine: Latin American
• Why we're excited: more bold interiors, delicious Latin dishes and the culinary excellence brought by restaurateurs Nina and Alexis Melikov can only be a great thing for London's dining scene

Fresh from opening its first UK restaurant in June 2025, Tigermilk is doubling up, with a brand new location coming to Spitalfields. Inspired by the grand estates of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca, you'll walk through a stunning courtyard before taking your seat. Inside is a series of interconnected spaces, including a main dining room and an elegant orangery.

Its central bar is the focal point, with views back out across the courtyard. As for the menu, expect more of the same sensational Latin American fare. Standout dishes will likely include the chipotle-marinated, 12-hour agave-soaked T-bone and rocoto-glazed lamb shoulder. Needless to say, there'll be plenty of agave on the drinks list too, along with top-tier tequila and plenty of creative cocktails.

MIKO Mei Fair

• Opening date: April 2026
• Location: 55 Curzon Street, Mayfair, W1J 8PG
• Cuisine: Thai
• Why we're excited: Thai restaurants are having a real moment right now, and this swanky new one looks perfect for a more premium meal
  

This April, MIKO Mei Fair is bringing delicious Thai food to London. This place has been created by Samyukta Nair, the restaurateur behind Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, MiMi
Mei Fair and Nipotina. This is an elegant, 50-seater spot that's decked out in stylish, dark decor, perfect for date night or an intimate group meal.

The robata-style grill is a main feature in their menu, and their philosophy is centred around ingredient-led cooking. Think black pepper squid, lamb massaman curry, spring rolls and much more, washed down with inventive cocktails.

Enjoy Thai fare in this sophisticated spot.

Ornella

• Opening date: April 2026
• Location: 51 Wilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BG
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Why we're excited: we love LUPA, and any celebrity restaurant opening is bound to cause some buzz in the area

After the success of their first venue LUPA, actor Theo James, restaurateur Ed Templeton and chef Naz Hassan have once again teamed up to bring us a brand new restaurant. Ornella is coming to Hackney this April, promising a similar Italian menu to their existing site. Though while LUPA focuses on Roman cuisine, Ornella will be more focused on Milanese delicacies.

Expect a slightly more formal vibe than at LUPA, and almost double the space. Food highlights include risotto alla Milanese, tagliatelle al burro e Parmigiano, vitello tonnato and more.

MITSU 

• Opening date: 9th April 2026 
• Location: 50 Willow Street
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we're excited: the blend of Tokyo-inspired design, music-led programming and robata cooking taps perfectly into Shoreditch’s love of late-night venues

MITSU Shoreditch is set to bring a slice of East Tokyo’s nightlife energy to East London. You'll enter through a tunnel of illuminated arches before emerging into a striking double-height space shaped by Tokyo street culture, designed by Astet Studio. At its heart sits a 'floating' bar, encircled by semi-private dining areas, while a DJ-led soundtrack pulses through the venue and onto a terrace primed for open-air sets as the night unfolds. Music is central to the experience here, with everything from vinyl-driven sets inspired by Japanese underground scenes to high-energy late-night sessions defining the rhythm of the space.

In the kitchen, Executive Chef Aaj Fernando leans into robata-led cooking, with fire and smoke underpinning a menu rooted in izakaya tradition. Expect dishes ranging from karaage, kushikatsu, and sashimi to wagyu sandos, nigiri, and skewers, alongside larger cuts from the grill, designed for sharing. Behind the bar, things get equally inventive, with a UK–Japan sake collaboration featuring Kanpai London Sake Brewery, the UK’s first sake brewery, as well as Japanese whisky served on draft in precision highballs, developed in partnership with Suntory.

Bar Etna

• Opening date: April 2026
• Location: 47 Newington Green, N16 9PX
• Cuisine: pizza
  
• Why we're excited: these chef-restauranteurs really know what they're doing, and we can't wait to try these mouthwatering pizzas

A collaboration between Four Legs founder Ed McIlroy and Bib Gourmand-awarded Philadelphia chef and restaurateur Joe Beddia, Bar Etna is a hot new pizza restaurant coming to Newington Green this spring. Their pizzas will be prepared in Joe's style, while Ed brings his ingredient-led approach to the kitchen.

The toppings will change depending on what's in season, and you can pair your slices with dishes like aubergine parmigiana, meatballs and more. Pair these with house spritzes, negronis or a choice of low-intervention wines. The interior is inspired by mid-century Milanese design, curated by Mike Stampler.

The Horsemen

• Opening date: 7th April 2026
• Location: No 1 Broadgate
• Cuisine: American-Irish
  
• Why we're excited: bringing together the best of Ireland and the U, S of A, there's a whole lot to love here, from good ol' Southern cooking to creamy pints and plenty of craic 
  

In the heart of the Square Mile, The Horsemen & Fitzgerald’s is a brand new American–Irish pub and clubhouse. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of horse racing and all things equestrian, it gives the warmth of Kentucky with the charm of the Emerald Isle.

Perfect for after work drinks, casual get togethers and big race days, The Horsemen has everything you want from a traditional Irish boozer - the Black Stuff included, of course. Waiting quietly at the back, Fitzgerald’s is an intimate, jockey-club-style dining room serving up delicious transatlantic cooking. With Executive Chef Esteve Prats Grau at the helm, you can expect everything from Kentucky fried chicken and slow-braised lamb shank pie to Irish beef steaks and turbot cassoulet.

Restaurants That Opened In March

Teal by Sally Abé

• Opening date: 26th March
• Location: 52 Wilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BG
• Cuisine: British
• Why we're excited: this restaurant has been years in the making, and we always love to see a chef starting their debut venture

Acclaimed chef Sally Abé, most recently known for being head of food at The Bull at Charlbury, has revealed her debut solo project, set to open in late March. Teal by Sally Abé is an intimate British bistro, taking over the former site of Sesta in Hackney. She has teamed up with co-owner Abe Drewry to make this dream a reality.

They'll be using the very best of British ingredients to create everything from Cornish mussels with sea kale to haunch of deer. One of their desserts, the penny lick, will even raise money for Hackney Food Bank - as £1 from each purchase is donated.

FENIX

• Opening date: March 2026
• Location: 80 Piccadilly, Mayfair, W1J 8HX
• Cuisine: Greek
• Why we're excited: Tattu is a huge name in the Chinese restaurant game, with beautiful restaurants across the UK. Fenix is one of their more recent restaurants, which opened its Instagrammable, Greek-inspired restaurant in Manchester in 2023 - and we're incredibly excited that they're going to follow suit in London

Another Permanently Unique Group success making its way down to London from Manchester, FENIX first launched up north in 2023. With a name and look inspired by the phoenix it's named after, this Instagrammable restaurant has a Mediterranean feel. To give you an idea of what to expect, the current location has a staircase sculpted around a 25-foot olive tree, hanging barley to reflect Greece's agricultural heritage, artisanal stonework, and a double-height cliff face. 

While we eagerly await for an opening date and address to be announced, we can get an idea of what will be on offer from by peeking at the Manchester menu. Think modern Greek dishes from head chef Zisis Giannouras, spanning halloumi cheese tempura with yuzu hollandaise and shiso vinaigrette, wagyu stifado, and chicken in a spicy oregano anticucho sauce with crispy potato and smoked yoghurt.

Like its Manchester counterpart, FENIX London is sure to be a beauty.

Impala

• Opening date: March 2026
• Location: 14 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 3RS 
• Cuisine: North African-British fusion
• Why we're excited: No one does North African cuisine quite like Meedu Saad. Expect Egyptian flavours and great British produce, served up with a side of North London chic

Former head chef and co-owner of Soho’s uber-popular Kiln, Meedu Saad, is set to open his debut solo restaurant in Spring 2026. With a menu built beautifully around open fire cooking, Impala looks set to serve a mash up of flavours from the north of Egypt via Devon, France and North London. 

To the delight of lovers of all things grilled, other signature dishes will include beef ribs, wild greens in olive oil, sardines wrapped in grape leaves and all manner of skewers, expertly cooked over white hot coals.

Every dish is charred closely over open coals.

Orrery By Pierre Minotti 

• Opening date: 26th March 2026
• Location: Marylebone
• Cuisine: French
• Why we're excited: under Minotti’s leadership, the relaunched Orrery aims to balance rustic, modern flavours with the elegant hospitality that has long defined the venue, reigniting hopes of returning the restaurant to the Michelin stage it last graced in 2008

Marylebone’s iconic French restaurant Orrery is gearing up to unveil a bold new chapter this spring as Orrery by Pierre Minotti, a reinvigorated fine-dining destination with genuine Michelin aspirations.

Closed temporarily for an extensive three-month refurbishment, the Marylebone High Street address has appointed highly-regarded chef Pierre Minotti, best known for steering Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal to two Michelin stars, as its new executive chef, promising a menu that feels 'alive and contemporary' while rooted in exceptional French technique.

Sale E Pepe Mare

• Opening date: 2nd March 2026
• Location: The Langham Hotel, 1C Portland Place, Regent Street, W1B 1JA
• Cuisine: seafood-focused Italian
• Why we're excited: the Thesleff Group is bringing a fresh seafood spin to the iconic Sale e Pepe brand, with theatrical tableside service and a dramatic display of fresh catches

The Langham's main restaurant space is finally getting a bold new chapter with Sale e Pepe Mare. The Thesleff Group, behind the original Knightsbridge Sale e Pepe, is transforming the 5,000-square-foot space into a seafood haven. Expect a dramatic seafood display showcasing the day’s freshest catches, alongside trolley service bringing lobster linguine, seabass crudo, Caesar salads, bucatini cacio e pepe and even tiramisù right to your table.

The menu is designed to impress at both lunch and dinner, with Champagne and Negroni trolleys adding a sense of occasion to every visit. With a nod to the Knightsbridge legacy while reimagining it for today, Sale e Pepe Mare looks set to be the London restaurant revival everyone’s been waiting for.

The lobster linguine at Sale E Pepe (pictured right) and The Langham (left).

Kung Fu Mama (Canary Wharf) 

• Opening date: 20th March 2026 
• Location: 64 Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5NY
• Cuisine: Taiwanese
• Why we're excited: Taiwanese noodle bar 

Kung Fu Mama, the noodle bar co-founded by Ottolenghi alum Noam Bar-Chang and founder Chris Hsu, lands in London’s financial hub in early 2026, bringing its signature sun-dried, hand-folded noodles to the heart of the city. Following the success of its Covent Garden debut, the new site promises a playful, design-led space where bold, feel-good flavours meet contemporary, nutrient-conscious cooking.

The menu is all about Taiwanese comfort: 12-hour Szechuan beef, soft-shell crab baos, and traditional noodle soups all deliver punchy, layered flavours. Sweet tooth? Dive into mango shaved ice cream or pineapple pie, direct from Taiwan’s night markets.

Kung Fu Mama comes to Canary Wharf. 

• Opening date: March 2026
• Location: 100 Strand, WC2R 0EZ
• Cuisine: British (including roasts)
• Why we're excited: this London icon is making a comeback, this time with Jemery King (one of London's most revered restaurateurs) behind it - get ready for a mix of extravagant and more casual drinking and dining spaces within this famous reimagined space

After a turbulent history of an unsuccessful refit in 2017, which led to the restaurant being stripped for auction in 2023, Simpson's In The Strand has been taken under the wing of none other than Jeremy King (who had recent success with The Park and Le Caprice). However, after a long wait - it's finally due to reopen this February.

The extravagant building spans two floors, equipped with multiple restaurants, bars and private rooms. The Grand Divan will be a quintessential English dining room, featuring carved oak walls and ornate cornices adorned with Renaissance art, overlooking classy white tablecloths (and of course the famous silver carving trolleys). Here the menu is set to feature British fare, like roasts, game and pies. As for Romano's? This brasserie-style space is a lighter, continental setting, with rich moss green leather seating and checkered wooden tables, and an all-day British menu.

There will also be two bars: Simpson's bar, a vintage-style cocktail bar made up of rich burgundies and monochromatic artwork, and Nellie's Tavern - this is a late-night bar that celebrates its theatreland home with patterned floors, draped curtains across the stage and intimate lighting.

Willet's

• Opening date: late March 
• Location: 75 Sloane Street, Chelsea, SW1X 9SG
• Cuisine: British
• Why we're excited: by bridging the gap between high-end hotel dining and the intimacy of a local favourite, Willett’s is set to become Chelsea's most coveted new invitation for those who value character as much as culinary craft

The Cadogan is trading formal white tablecloths for the soulful charm of a British bistro with the upcoming arrival of Willett’s. This new flagship residency brings a relaxed, neighbourhood energy to the heart of Chelsea, leaning into the timeless appeal of seasonal British produce executed with polished simplicity. It’s a sophisticated pivot for the historic hotel, offering a space that feels as suited for a long, wine-fuelled lunch as it does for a refined evening bolthole.

The menu at Willett’s is a love letter to the British larder, spotlighting heritage ingredients with a focus on provenance and flavour over fuss. You can expect a refined yet approachable dining room where the heritage of The Cadogan meets a contemporary, bistro-style warmth. 

Willet's (pictured).

Holy Carrot

• Opening date: Friday 20th March
• Location: 61-63 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA
• Cuisine: plant-based and vegetarian
• Why we're excited: designed with Studio Toogood, the space pairs raw, utilitarian materials with expressive artwork, shifting from relaxed daytime hangout to candlelit evening spot

Vegetable-forward favourite Holy Carrot is heading east, opening its second London site in Spitalfields this March. Founded by Irina Linovich and led in the kitchen by executive head chef Daniel Watkins (ex-Acme Fire Cult), the restaurant has spent the past five years building a quiet cult following for ingredient-led cooking rooted in seasonality, live fire and fermentation. The new opening marks the next step after its Notting Hill success, bringing its near-zero-waste ethos to one of the capital’s most food-obsessed neighbourhoods, with a menu that broadens the plant-based focus to include new vegetarian dishes alongside its established veg-led plates.

The Spitalfields site will also introduce a dedicated on-site fermentation vault, sitting at the heart of the kitchen’s flavour development, where by-products like bread trims and vegetable peelings are transformed into pickles, misos and sauces. You can expect all-day, bistro-style dining led day to day by head chef Maria Criscuolo, with dishes shaped by fire-cooking and global street-food influences, from koji flatbreads and changing pies to pizzettas from a new oven and grill-led vegetable plates.

Holy Carrot's gorgeous interiors (pictured).

Maki & Ramen 

• Opening date: 6th March 2026 
• Location: Old Compton Street
• Cuisine: Japanese 
• Why we're excited: this is a beloved franchise across the UK, and it's finally getting its moment in Soho - they're even offering 35 ramen to the first 100 people between the 6th and 8th March

After years of building a cult following across the UK, Japanese dining brand Maki & Ramen is finally setting down roots in the capital with a standout debut in Soho this March. The 3,200 sq ft space on Old Compton Street, once home to La Bodega Negra, is being reimagined into a lively 110-cover restaurant and late-night bar, with natural timbers, neon accents and an open-plan layout. 

On the plates, expect a broad spectrum of Japanese comfort fare, from black garlic tonkotsu and 'hell' ramen bowls to halal steak tataki ramen, salmon teriyaki and inventive sushi rolls, alongside vegetarian, vegan and halal options that signal a truly inclusive menu. Complementing the food is a spirited drinks lineup of Japanese beers, matcha, bubble teas and theatrical cocktails.

Maki & Ramen will partner with the Felix Project, donating £1 from every ramen sold on select days and times. 

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