New London restaurants

We know you’re a sucker for a new opening. Just the word ‘new’ in the title of this article was enough to lure you in, the promise of fresh drinking and dining spots too enticing to miss. And luckily, London has one of the most exciting food scenes in the world; an ever-changing tapestry of fusion flavours, best-in-class chefs, and ritzy, glitzy openings you simply must try. 

So, as we’re the world’s leading luxury lifestyle group, we’ve selected the finest new restaurants this May. From Shoreditch’s pasta-slinging powerhouse to South Ken’s martini-mezze moment, here are five you won’t want to miss. 

Osteria Angelina 

Best for: Dalston OG-lovers looking for something new. 

Anyone who’s anyone has heard of Angelina in Dalston – and if you haven’t, it’s one of East London’s best. This spanking-new Shoreditch sibling (trust us, it’s worth the trek) serves up eight pasta dishes that change faster than the British forecast. Set to open towards the end of the month, Osteria Angelina proves good things come to those that wait – like Hamachi sashimi with truffle soy and urikake (dried seaweed), and a pastaiolo (pasta chef) finessing fresh pasta right in front of your eyes. 

Myrtos 

Best for: mezze and martinis inspired by the Med. 

If you don’t know, get to know: Greek grub has been giving London a glow-up, and we’ve got a good feeling Myrtos is going to grill the competition. Straight from the shores of Kefalonia to the streets of South Ken, it’ll serve taramosalata topped with trout roe and dill oil, garnished with purple and lilac petals. And if being from Pied à Terre’s former chef wasn’t enough, it’ll also present cocktails courtesy of one of the world’s best bars (number six, to be precise). 

Locatelli at The National Gallery 

Best for: pasta lovers with a passion for paintings. 

It’s true: when one door closes, another opens. After two decades, the much-loved, Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli may have closed earlier this year, but now, if you flock to the mezzanine level of the gallery’s Sainsbury Wing, you’ll land at the Italian chef’s latest move. Come hungry for culture and carbs: braised veal tortellini, beef and pork ragù tagliatelle, or cappellacci (hat-shaped, stuffed pasta) with peas, shallots, and black summer truffle – all plated like works of art.  

Marjorie’s 

Best for: a Parisian escape, no passport needed. 

What do you get when you combine a chic wine bar with a French bistro? Well, without stating the obvious… Marjorie’s. But if you want the specifics, it’s an ex-Le Gavroche chef-run spot just off Carnaby Street. The sleek, two-floor space will be churning out classics like escargot with seaweed and pine nut cream, or chicken liver rocher with hazelnut and morello. And of course, the wine list is devoted to French pours. Très Soho. Très délicieux. 

SINO 

Best for: foodies on the hunt for the next best thing. 

Ukrainian food may still be somewhat underrepresented in London, but thankfully, this Notting Hill newbie is changing the narrative. Influenced by the country’s coast and countryside, the menu champions creations plated on handmade crockery from a Ukrainian ceramics studio. Cop curious dishes such as cherry-glazed, barbecued catfish with dried, grated mussels and bell pepper sauce, or oxtail dumplings snorkelled in a spicy beef broth. We don’t know about you, but we’re especially eyeing up the pork belly with blackened beetroot, smoked pear, and pickled walnuts.