Lockdown has taken its toll on the hospitality industry, as London restaurants remained empty of the joy, bustle and plates that have made it one of the finest cities in the world for food... until now. With plans of a 17th May opening date available to those with social distancing measures in place, we want to share the London restaurants soon to be open and taking bookings.
*please note, opening scenarios will be dictated by both government and venue, so please stay safe, stay in contact with the restaurant you've been requested a table for and be conscious of the impact you have on people around you when leaving home for these bookings.
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Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Monmouth Kitchen will be reopening its doors just in time for September. Head here to tuck into a fusion of Italian and Peruvian cuisine, with plates such as Pan-fried Salmon with Calabrian Chilli Salsa and Sea Bass Ceviche.
Get back to business is the most stylish manner and book yourself a spot at Regent Street's oh so swish Aqua Kyoto. The rooftop sushi restaurant is now taking bookings for both their outdoor terrace in April and their gorgeous indoor dining room for May.
Get ready for views like no other as party restaurant Madison returns to business this spring, overlooking the historic St Pauls. Not only opening with a two-day party in tow, you can now enjoy brunch and more at the luxe London spot.
Looking for chilled out places to eat after lockdown? Head to Belgravia where The Thomas Cubitt is bringing its farm to fork ethos to life through stuffed courgette flower, beer-marinated aubergine burgers and White Park beef tartare paired with bone marrow.
Offering an expansive outdoor seating area for alfresco dining, The Refinery can be found just a stone's throw from the Thames. Against a backdrop of industrial chic interiors, the restaurant bar serves classic cocktails, global wines and a seasonal menu of international dishes.
This Marylebone restaurant is back in business, serving up a host of contemporary Indian plates within a gorgeous setting. Book an evening at this spot and feast on everything from spiced pulled duck and aubergine steak to 16-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder in cumin tandoori masala.
Enjoy dim sum behind secret doors from 17th May as Chinatown favourite and Central London resident Opium returns to business, welcoming diners and cocktail lovers in socially distanced style.
Located just off Carnaby Street, The Rum Kitchen is the colourful restaurant specialising in all things Caribbean. Expect curried goat, jerk chicken and salt fish, washed down with rum-based cocktails and ice-cold beer.
Back with more of their mouthwatering pan-Asian eats this season, Inamo is whipping up a world of good stuff again, served in style and washed down with refreshing cocktails. Head over to their Covent Garden location for all your dining out needs, from family dinners to fun date nights.
INCA London is the restaurant that flirts with Latin American vibes, offering gorgeous interiors, scrumptious food and exciting shows. Even better? They're currently open for bookings, whether you fancy dinner and a show or are planning a private event.
Dim sum cravings at an all time high? Ping Pong's Soho and Southbank sites are back to fill that doughy hole. Opening their restaurants again in April, they're offering happy hour cocktails from as little as £4 alongside their droolworthy selection of dumplings and classic dishes.
One of Belgravia's most admired public houses, The Orange is one of the best London pubs now open for business. Book in to their luxe dining space for a feast of delicious gastro grub, alongside breakfasts, wood-fried pizzas and a selection of excellent beers.
Opening on 17th May, Disrepute is sure to provide the ultimate cocktail fix from its home in Central London. Made up of bold sixties-inspired interiors, the exclusive underground bar is famed for its cutting-edge cocktails that hark back to Soho's heyday.
The Piano Works Farringdon will be back in business this spring with yet more incredible live music, gourmet cuisine and free-flowing drinks. Call in for a boozy brunch or head here in the evening, with the soundtrack being dedicated by guests throughout.
Book into Gunpowder, The Coal Shed, Rosa's Thai Café or one of the many other restaurants at One Tower Bridge. As well as housing a mix of eating and drinking spots for all dietary preferences, the destination also boasts jaw-dropping views across the iconic landmark.
One of Covent Garden's most iconic restaurants, Tuttons is back open for business this summer. Head down to their market-adjacent plot for the chance to tuck into a delicious menu of classic European fare while taking in the sights of Central London.
Vinoteca is gearing up to open a whole host of London sites, from its Farringdon locale, to venues in Chiswick, Marylebone and The City. Scout out your nearest and make your reservation for the chance to get stuck into their extensive selection of gorgeous wines alongside paired plates.
Stevie Parle's famous pasta restaurant returns to Soho this summer as eager diners can now book in to the colourful Central London spot, as well as booking in to the Westfield location if it happens to be a little closer to home.
Chotto Matte is the vibrant, up-market restaurant specialising in the world of Nikkei cuisine. Described as a marriage between Japanese and Peruvian cooking techniques and dishes, menu highlights include seabass ceviches, black cod yuzu-miso and oyster tostadas.
