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Restaurants & nightlife

New London restaurants

It’s here: our monthly digest of every new drinking and dining spot to have on your radar.

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Words by Amelia Allen

9th June 2026

22-minute read

“When one door closes, another opens” certainly rings true in London’s ever-changing food scene. With restaurants opening (and closing) almost every day, keeping up can be trickier than getting a table... unless you use a concierge service. Luckily, we update this list of London’s best new restaurants at the beginning of each month. Looking for something more specific? We also share recommendations spanning everything from ever-trendy fusion flavours to traditional afternoon teas. 

In this article: 

June 2026

Temaki, Mayfair 

Opened: 1st June 2026. 

Best for: handrolls. 

Order: the temaki (akami, otoro, and caviar). 

Pinch, punch, first of the month: London’s first-ever handroll bars returns. Japanese food in London has been on a roll, with a wave of other handroll bars opening across the capital. You can splash out on the temaki (nori stuffed with still-warm rice, alongside akami, otoro, and a clump of caviar), which will be gone in two or three bites. Or there are wagyu sliders with a quail egg resting on top – squeeze down on the bun to let the golden yolk trickle down. 

temaki.co.uk | Credit: Tonic Studio 
A small gold tin of black caviar with TEMAKI CAVIAR labeled on the lid sits on a plain white plate against a black background. A small tin of black caviar, labeled TEMAKI Caviar, sits open on a plain white plate against a dark background. The lid is placed beside the tin on the plate.
11 Maddox St, W1S 2QF

KINZ, Notting Hill 

Opened: 1st June 2026. 

Best for: Lebanese small plates. 

Order: the tabbouleh. 

Because this former bank has been zhuzhed into a Lebanese restaurant in Notting Hill, you can count on there being a wine room in the original vault (storing exclusively Lebanese bottles). There’s a mezzanine level, striped skirted booths, and a mezze-style menu, too. On that menu, you can put your money on dishes designed for sharing – if you can bear to, that is. Just be prepared to battle it out for the last spoonful of tabbouleh served in a bowl of lettuce leaves.  

kinzrestaurant.com 
A table set with a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including hummus, baba ganoush, kibbeh, stuffed eggplant, grape leaves, tabbouleh, pita bread, olives, dips, raw vegetables, and glasses of white and red wine. A variety of Middle Eastern dishes on a table, including hummus, kibbeh, baba ghanoush, salad in lettuce, pita bread, olives, yogurt dip, chopped vegetables, pastries, and glasses of wine.
50 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JD

Zylia, Covent Garden 

Opened: 3rd June 2026. 

Best for: classic Greek-Cypriot cooking. 

Order: the slow-cooked kleftiko. 

London isn’t exactly short of new Greek restaurants, with go-big-or-go-home Mayfair spots like FENIX and MAZA, alongside Shoreditch’s Lagana, all opening recently. What it is short of though, is traditional Greek-Cypriot tavernas. That’s where Zylia comes in: the latest opening by Athens-born chef Nick Molyviatis (formerly at other big-hitters in the city like Kiln and London’s only Michelin-starred Greek, OMA). Zylia is, however, still short of a menu – but the website has shared snippets such as charcoal-grilled sheftalia and slow-cooked kleftiko (lamb and vegetables baked in parchment paper). Stay tuned.  

zyliataverna.com 
Several wine bottles are arranged in a bed of crushed ice, with condensation on the glass. The bottles have different labels and are lying at various angles, suggesting they are being kept chilled for serving.
A close-up of skewered grilled meat on a metal tray, with a hand reaching for it. In the background, there are glasses of water with lemon and a bowl of mixed olives on a light-colored table.
6 Bedford St, WC2E 9HZ

Appalachia, Shoreditch 

Opened: 3rd June 2026. 

Best for: Appalachian counter cooking. 

Order: the smoked cheddar and jalapeño cornbread madeleines. 

The adage about doors rings true at Appalachia, formerly Counter 71, which was, before closing, one of East London’s best restaurants. RIP. But fret not: the team has breathed new life into the space and thankfully kept some heirlooms, like the pistachio cream-coloured marble counter. On the other side of said counter, the chefs create dishes inspired, as the name suggests, by the Appalachia region of the US, such as smoked cheddar and jalapeño cornbread madeleines and beef tartare tostadas.  

appalachia.co.uk 
A modern bar interior with a curved marble countertop, empty black chairs, a glass of white wine, a vase with dried branches, and large windows letting in natural light.
A small white bowl holds two tortilla chips topped with a creamy, chunky dip, set on a green and white marbled surface.
71 Nile St, N1 7RD

Chez Rose, Mayfair 

Opened: 9th June 2026. 

Best for: surf and turf splurges. 

Order: the Orkney scallops. 

The former head chef of The Ritz Restaurant, Spencer Metzger, has a new project in the pipeline: a French bistro. This time, he’s swapped dainty finger sandwiches and fluffy scones for snacky surf such as Parisian butter-soaked Orkney scallops and Irish oysters. And if you fancy a (non-seafood) splurge, the turf dishes for two, like the T-bone with bone marrow butter or poulet en cocotte – will do just the trick. Très bien. 

chezroselondon.com 
A white plate with a slice of dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream, surrounded by orange sauce and mandarin slices, on a dark wooden table. The plate is labeled “chez Rose” at the top. A slice of orange tart topped with a scoop of cream sits on a white plate, surrounded by orange sauce and orange segments, with chez Rose written at the top of the plate.
5 Pollen St, W1S 1NE

Brutes of Mayfair, Mayfair 

Opening: 10th June 2026. 

Best for: martinis. 

Order: a Monster Munch-garnished martini. 

Brutes of Mayfair describes itself as a “martini shop”, though really, it’s more like a miniature martini laboratory. Inside the 12-seat counter space, you can customise your drink by ticking boxes on the menu: dry, wet, brutal or dirty. Gin or vodka for the base spirit? Your call. You can get your hands on garnishes like Monster Munch or blue cheese olive, depending on whatever tickles your pickle. You can also order giant crisps and N25 Beluga caviar on the side. 

brutesofmayfair.com 
A hand holds a tray with a martini, a glass of clear liquid with a stirrer, and three green olives in front of a sign that reads BRUTES of Mayfair.
A hand holds a martini garnished with an olive and twist, over a wooden table with a bowl of chips, napkins, and a menu. The scene is warmly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.
34A Bruton Pl, W1J 6NR

Rosina, Wandsworth 

Opening: 29th June 2026. 

Best for: a neighbourhood Italian. 

Order: the swordfish and tuna crudo. 

Two things that don’t happen often: a) a Wandsworth restaurant making it onto this round-up and b) Adam Byatt opening a neighbourhood spot (the last one was ten years ago). He’s the chef behind Trinity, Clapham’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, which he cut the ribbon in 2006. Cooking is a big part of his family, which is why his next venture, Rosina, is named after his teenage daughter Rosie. And seafood is a big part of this Italian's menu, such as swordfish and tuna crudo doused in lemon, chilli, and olive oil. 

rosinarestaurant.co.uk 
A decorative plate with white rice topped with a raw egg yolk sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by kitchen items and blurred people in the background. A blue and white patterned plate with white rice topped with a raw egg yolk sits on a wooden surface, with a napkin and blocks of butter in the background.
35 Bellevue Rd, SW17 7EF

May 2026

Oudh 1722, Borough 

Opened: 1st May 2026. 

Best for: Indian fine dining. 

Order: the raan e dum pukht. 

Trivia of the day: how many double-Michelin-starred Indian restaurants are in the UK right now? Two: London’s Gymkhana and Birmingham’s Opheem. Now, the man behind the latter – Aktar Islam – has set his sights on heading south to London with his next venture. The restaurant celebrates Awadhi cuisine, with fall-apart kebabs, saffron-scented biryanis, and dum (a slow-cooked dish sealed with pastry), of which you should order the raan e dum pukht: smoked lamb shoulder for two, encased in a golden crust. 

oudh1722.com 
A wooden board with a baked meat pie on a bone, patterned crust on top, flatbread folded beside it, and a silver gravy boat filled with orange sauce, all placed on a dark brown table. A wooden board displays a baked leg of lamb wrapped in golden brown pastry, a stack of folded flatbread, and a metal gravy boat with reddish-brown sauce, garnished with drops of oil.
66 Union St, SE1 1TD | Credit: Rebecca Dickson

MA/NA, Mayfair 

Opened: 6th May 2026. 

Best for: a glamorous dinner on Upper Grosvenor Street. 

Order: the yuzu miso-roasted North Atlantic cod. 

Good things come to those who wait – and that’s certainly true for the group behind Los Mochi’s latest opening, whose launch date has moved more than once. The Thesleff Group have finally opened its first Mayfair outpost, and it’s already going swimmingly. And the “good things” in question? The most tender fillet of caramelised black cod I've ever sunk my teeth into and a glossy, chimichurri-coated wagyu skewer that slides straight off the stick. Sublime. 

manarestaurants.com 
A gourmet dish with layers of diced cucumber, minced tuna, and a topping of bright red fish roe, garnished with microgreens; served on a white plate over ice with a wooden spoon, and crispbread in the background.
A dramatic sushi platter featuring a whole fish with sashimi slices arranged along its body, surrounded by garnishes, herbs, and misty smoke on a dark background.
30 Upper Grosvenor St, W1K 7PH

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate, the City 

Opened: 6th May 2026. 

Best for: all-day dining at altitude.  

Order: the beef Wellington for two. 

In February last year, Gordon Ramsay opened his record-breaking Lucky Cat at 22 Bishopsgate, Europe’s highest restaurant. This month, he’s hitting another milestone: cutting the ribbon on his 100th opening. And to mark the occasion, he'll debut a tasting menu. But if you don’t fancy giving something new a whirl, you always have his beef Wellington as a fallback: four slices of pink fillet – six if you count the flaky pastry ends. 

gordonramsayrestaurants.com 
A hand pours sauce over sliced Beef Wellington on a wooden board, with a small pot of extra sauce nearby. The dish reveals tender beef wrapped in pastry and mushroom duxelles.
A hand pours red sauce from a small pitcher onto a dessert shaped like a lemon, garnished with green leaves, served in a textured white dish on a white tablecloth.
22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ

Bar des Prés, Mayfair 

Opened: 18th May 2026. 

Best for: fancy Franco-Asian food. 

Order: the crunchy crab and avocado galette. 

Yes, Bar des Prés’ croque monsieur is one of London's best truffle dishes. But when we caught up with South of France-born chef-owner Cyril Lignac after one of our supper clubs, he exclusively revealed that his favourite recipe is the crunchy crab and avocado galette with a madras curry mayo. Luckily, said dish has stayed on the menu when it moves to its new location on Mayfair’s South Audley Street. Phew. 

bardespres.com 
A stylish, warmly lit bar with elegant decor, featuring patrons seated at the bar and staff behind it. The space includes wooden tables with place settings, plush chairs, hanging drapes, and decorative bottles on shelves. A stylish, warmly lit restaurant bar with elegant wooden furniture, abstract art on the walls, and several people sitting at the bar. Draped fabric hangs from the ceiling, creating a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.
41 South Audley St, W1K 2PS

NAMMOS London, Mayfair 

Opened: 26th May 2026. 

Best for: a beach club vibe in the city. 

Order: the aubergine mille-feuille. 

Last summer, we showed you where to find Europe’s best beach clubs (one of which being NAMMOS’ Sardinian site). Now, a year later, the group is about to dip its toe into the UK waters with a two-storey restaurant on Berkeley Street. So, while there won’t be sand anywhere to be seen, there will, however, be summery dishes such as a pancake-like mille-feuille stack of feta mousse sandwiched between slices of aubergine. Yum. 

nammos.com 
A modern restaurant interior with neutral tones, wooden furniture, round tables, green plants, and decorative hanging lights; sunlight streams through large windows, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. A stylish, modern restaurant interior with wooden furniture, circular tables, hanging circular lights, lush green plants, and a well-lit bar in the background. Natural light streams in through large windows.
15 Berkeley St, W1J 8DY

The Sea, The Sea, Chelsea 

Opened: 29th May 2026. 

Best for: a fishmonger-turned-seafood bar. 

Order: the dry-aged sea bream.  

Seafood bar-slash-fishmonger The Sea, The Sea has been reeling in diners – and supplying some of London’s best restaurants – for as long as we can remember. And with its imminent move to a bigger site just down the road, we’re sure the same will ring true. In store: by night, the fishmonger will transform into a 10-seat seafood bar, complete with a crushed ice display of just-caught creatures like dry-aged sea bream with verjus and tarragon. Sea you there. 

theseathesea.net | Credit: Helen Cathcart 
A bowl of assorted fresh shellfish, including clams, mussels, snails, and razor clams, served on a bed of seaweed, with a glass of white wine nearby on a marble surface. A plate of assorted fresh shellfish, including clams, mussels, whelks, and a razor clam, arranged on a bed of seaweed, viewed from above on a light marble surface. Glasses of white wine sit nearby.
243 Pavilion Rd, SW1X 0AW


April 2026

Willett’s, Chelsea 

Opened: 2nd April 2026. 

Best for: all-day crumpets. 

Order: the duck liver parfait and Yorkshire rhubarb crumpets. 

In Britain, crumpets are traditionally scoffed at breakfast or brunch – or as a butter-soaked snack to keep hunger at bay between meals. But not in Chelsea. This neighbourhood bistro is serving sourdough ones all day, with toppings from Britain’s natural larder. That means they'll come topped with everything from Penny Bun mushrooms and shavings of Wiltshire truffles to dressed Dorset crab or velvety duck liver parfait and Yorkshire rhubarb. Jolly good. 

belmond.com 
A round serving of beef tartare topped with crispy mushrooms sits on a white plate with a light brown rim, next to a dollop of creamy brown pâté, on a wooden table. A round serving of steak tartare topped with crispy mushrooms sits on a white plate beside a dollop of creamy brown sauce, garnished with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of seasoning. The plate is on a wooden table.
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London, 75 Sloane St, SW1X 9SG

Hell’s Kitchen London, Marble Arch 

Opened: 2nd April 2026. 

Best for: British classics. 

Order: the beef Wellington. 

Gordon Ramsay is really on a roll right now. After all, the celebrity chef has his 100th opening – Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate – in the oven. More on that next month. In the meantime, he’s unleashing Hell’s Kitchen on London in April. Dishes in the pipeline include lobster risotto, Idiot Sandwich (IYKYK), and his signature beef Wellington for two: medium-rare meat peeking from beneath golden pastry, resting atop a red wine jus. 

thecumberland.com 
A plated Beef Wellington sliced open to reveal a medium-rare center, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a garnish of mixed vegetables and herbs on a white plate against a dark background. A plate with sliced beef Wellington showing a pink center, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of mixed vegetables, against a dark, textured background.
The Cumberland Hotel, London, Great Cumberland Pl, W1H 7DL

Mitsu, Shoreditch 

Opened: 9th April 2026. 

Best for: a taste of East Tokyo in East London. 

Order: the roast pork sando. 

Konnichiwa. If you’re yet to be introduced, Mitsu has big boots to fill – it’s taking over what used to be Nobu Shoreditch. You, on the other hand, can fill your boots with dishes from its robata (charcoal grill), like a roast pork belly sando or the prawn and crab kamameshi (rice, seafood, and roe all cuddled together in an iron pot). We'll be monitoring this one to see if it’ll join the ranks of London’s best Japanese restaurants. 

mitsurestaurant.com 
A dimly lit, elegant restaurant with a warm ambiance, featuring a large central bar with hanging plants, cozy tables, modern decor, and shelves displaying decorative jars.
A hand with manicured nails holds a piece of sushi with a golden-brown crispy exterior, spicy sauce, rice, and fish, with sauce dripping from the edge against a black background.
50 Willow St, EC2A 4BH

Weezie's, Belgravia 

Opened: 10th April 2026. 

Best for: thin-crust pizza and rosé. 

Order: the White Hot pizza. 

After bottling this secret for a while, Belgravia’s amie wine studio has opened a thin-crust pizza spot right next door. You’ve heard it here on the grapevine: the (spicy!) White Hot comes with splodges of stracciatella, chopped Calabrian chillies, and puddles of hot honey pooling between the toppings. It's walk-ins only for groups of fewer than eight, but if you manage to get a table, tear the pizzas with your pals and share a bottle (or two) of amie’s rosé. 

weezieslondon.com 
Two pizzas, one on a metal stand and one below it, are on a wooden table with two plated slices, two glasses of drinks, and a bottle. Sunlight casts shadows across the scene, highlighting the rustic brick wall in the background. Two pizzas are displayed on a two-tier stand on a wooden table, with two slices served on separate plates. There are drinks in glasses, a wine bottle, a cup with utensils, and sunlight casts shadows on a white brick wall.
14–15 Eccleston Yd, 21 Eccleston Pl, SW1W 9AZ

Kumori, Soho 

Opened: 16th April 2026. 

Best for: vinyls, violet lighting, and velvety fatty tuna sushi.  

Order: the spicy tuna handroll. 

Handrolls are all the rage across the pond in New York – so it was only a matter of time before London hopped on the trend. When we tested the waters at Kumori’s permanent pad in Soho, we scribbled on the menus, crossing off which handroll combos we wanted. Meanwhile, the chefs blowtorched salmon in front of us, then handed the crisp, just-rolled sushi across the counter, insisting we eat them straight away. What followed was a sort of sushi science experiment, with DIY pipette bottles of soy sauce. 

kumorirestaurant.com 
Two plates of sashimi are set on a table with a menu beneath them. One plate has slices topped with garnish in a sauce, and the other has plain pink slices, shredded daikon, pickled ginger, and wasabi. The lighting is purple.
A chef in a white cap uses a blowtorch to sear sushi at a counter in a dimly lit restaurant with pink and purple ambient lighting and vinyl record covers displayed on the wall behind him.
26 Denman St, W1D 7HX

Padella, Soho 

Opened: 21st April 2026. 

Best for: pasta that’s worth the wait. 

Order: the pici cacio e pepe. 

The super-popular Padella is opening its third site in Soho, which will be easy to spot thanks to its snaking queue spilling out onto the street. And if you want to see what all the hype is about, join the virtual queue and head to a nearby watering hole for an aperitivo while you wait. The oh-so-creamy and curly pici cacio e pepe, plus beef shin ragu pappardelle, are both coming to the Carnaby site. 

padella.co | Credit: Elena Heatherwick 
A plate of thick, hand-rolled pasta coated in a creamy, pepper-speckled sauce, served on a white dish with a green rim, on a dark surface.
A white plate on a dark red surface holds wide, flat pasta sheets covered in a thick, rich brown meat sauce.
2 Kingly St, W1B 5PB

IGNI, Mayfair 

Opened: 22nd April 2026. 

Best for: front-row, fire-led dining. 

Order: the eight-course set menu. 

HUMO was one of Mayfair's top tables once upon a time. Although the live-fire restaurant may have hung up its apron earlier this year, it’s having a relaunch with another flame-focused spot, IGNI. The best place to perch is at the 10-seat chef’s table, where you can mesmerisingly watch dishes like ember-roasted oyster with cucumber sauce. Oh, and for  Quintessentially members, there’s a complimentary welcome cocktail on the cards until the end of June. 

igni-london.com 
A man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and brown apron, stands smiling and looking to the side in front of a dark wooden wall.
A gourmet dish served in a large oyster shell, featuring a creamy green sauce, a quenelle of mousse, small green leaves, and surrounded by fresh herbs and greens.
12 St. George St, W1S 2FB

MIKO Mei Fair, Mayfair 

Opened: 23rd April 2026. 

Best for: top-notch Thai food. 

Order: the yellow crab curry. 

Located in the same Georgian townhouse as MiMi Mei Fair – one of our members’ favourite dim sum spots – is MIKO Mei Fair. This new Thai concept adds to restauranteur Samyukta Nair’s Mayfair monopoly (MiMi, Nipotina, and Jamavar). And you can bank on cracking coconut-infused, southern Thai-inspired cooking at MIKO, like the yellow crab curry or black pepper squid you might remember from the now-closed KOYN. 

mikomeifair.com 
A table with plates of grilled skewers and vegetables, crispy spring rolls with dipping sauce, a salad with fried tofu, and two cocktails, set on a geometric-patterned surface. A table set with Vietnamese dishes: grilled meat skewers with fresh vegetables, crispy spring rolls with dipping sauce, a salad with fried toppings, and two colorful drinks. A menu rests beside the plates.
55 Curzon St, W1J 8PG


March 2026

Sale e Pepe Mare, Marylebone 

Opened: 2nd March 2026.

Best for: Amalfi-inspired flavours. 

Order: the gamberi scottati. 

The original Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge is one of London’s best Italian restaurants, so, it’s no surprise its seafood-focused spin-off is already making a splash. To the left of The Langham’s bowler hat-wearing doormen, waves of well-heeled diners are having a whale of a time. In the on-theme, blue-hued dining room, they’re ordering bluefin tuna toast and some of the best red prawns we’ve ever tasted. And so could you, if you manage to bag a booking... 

saleepepe.co.uk 
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1C Portland Pl, W1B 1JA

CeCe’s, Notting Hill 

Opened: 4th March 2026.  

Best for: classic Italian cuisine. 

Order: the aubergine parmigiana.  

Good news for foodies: the Public House Group (The Fat Badger, The Pelican, The Hart etc.) has opened an Italian restaurant that’s neither a pub nor named after an animal. Even so, it stealthily took over the former Casa Cruz last month and has been turning out crab risottos and creamy aubergine parmigiana ever since. As for drinks, it serves one of London’s dirtiest martinis, complete with olives that could pass as golf balls. 

ceceslondon.com 
A cozy restaurant corner with a round table set for two, wine glasses, a patterned pillow on a green bench, and a vintage lamp casting warm, ambient light in a softly lit room with dark wood paneling. A cozy restaurant table set for two with wine glasses and a small lamp. A patterned pillow rests on a green bench under a vintage floor lamp, with warm, ambient lighting and elegant curtains in the background.
123 Clarendon Rd, W11 4JG

Burro, Covent Garden 

Opening: 11th March 2026. 

Best for: a Trullo spin-off closer to the Thames. 

Order: the fettuccine with duck and porcini ragu. 

Burro isn’t identical to its Islington sister. For example, the ever-popular pappardelle with beef shin ragu from the original has been reincarnated here into fettuccine with duck and porcini ragu – albeit with the same flurry of Parmesan shavings. The same goes for the interiors: Burro is more elegant than its older sibling, but the atmosphere is still relaxed rather than formal. This is one to bookmark for a meal that’s equal parts comforting and indulgent. 

trattoriaburro.com 
A plate of tagliatelle pasta with meat sauce and grated cheese sits on a white tablecloth, accompanied by two glasses of white wine and a glass of water, with cutlery and a napkin nearby. A plate of pasta topped with grated cheese and meat sauce on a white tablecloth, accompanied by a glass of white wine, a water glass, and cutlery.
2 Floral Ct, Floral St, WC2E 9FB

Jul’s London, St. James’s 

Opened: 18th March 2026. 

Best for: drink-led dinners. 

Order: the bluefin tartare with blood orange ponzu. 

After taking off in Ibiza, this bass-thumping, Mediterranean-inspired spot has touched down in London. Buckle up for dishes like Greek salad sprinkled with carob crumb (a chocolatey native fruit) and wagyu beef with a sea foam-mimicking emulsion swooshing against the meat. Insider tip: the waiter told us its late-night basement bar, No.11, opens on the 7th April. It’ll spin tunes until 2am and feature an open laboratory where a mixologist-slash-scientist whips up new cocktail combinations behind a glass screen. 

julslondon.com 
A hand holds a spoon above a plated dessert featuring a small cake topped with a dollop of fruit compote and a quenelle of white cream or sorbet, served on a ceramic dish with a green marble table underneath.
A hand holds a spoonful of red sauce above a round white dessert served in a modern ceramic bowl on a marble table.
11 Waterloo Pl, SW1Y 4AU

Fenix Mayfair, Mayfair 

Opened: 20th March 2026. 

Best for: photogenic plates. 

Order: the beef paccheri. 

You're hardly strapped for Greek restaurants in W1, but you should (island) hop over to Fenix Mayfair with giraffe-print floors, cave-esque curves, and beach club-y bamboo lights dangling from the ceiling. Dishes from the Manchester original, like the paccheri pasta (slow-cooked short rib sauce packed into gigantic, rigatoni-style tubes), have made it onto the Mayfair menu. New London-exclusive drinks include a silky olive oil dirty martini, topped with a lily pad-like leaf floating on the top. 

fenixrestaurants.com 
A coupe glass filled with a light-colored drink and a large ice cube sits on a sunlit stone surface, with soft shadows cast in the background.
A bowl of orzo pasta topped with grilled shrimp and shellfish, garnished with crumbled white cheese, served on a rustic ceramic plate placed on a textured stone surface.
80 Piccadilly, W1J 8HX

Berenjak Mayfair, Mayfair 

Opened: 20th March 2026. 

Best for: Persian small plates. 

Order: the sangak. 

After smash-hit success in Soho and Borough, this wildly popular Persian palace is popping up in Mayfair. Make sure to order small plates like the sangak (pebble-baked flatbread) with dips like a mountain of creamy black chickpea hummus or the coal-cooked aubergine scattered with dried onions. And if it’s anything like its Soho sibling, dinner reservations will be snapped up in a matter of minutes... 

berenjak.com 
A plate of creamy yogurt dip topped with chopped cucumber, herbs, and spices sits on a wooden table, with bowls of nuts and other dips in the background.
A person grills skewers of meat over an open flame in a kitchen. The metallic wall behind features the restaurant name BERENJAK in raised letters.
80 Duke St, W1K 6JG

Impala, Soho 

Opened: 26th March 2026. 

Best for: open-fire cooking. 

Order: the dry-aged duck.  

It’s getting hot in here – mostly because ex-Kiln chef Meedu Saad has a solo venture in the firing line. It’s only a couple of streets away from his raved-about Thai restaurant. This open-fire cooking concept is inspired by his travels in North Africa and his upbringing in North London. Said charcoal grill will be the central focus of the space, churning out dishes like molasses-roasted, dry-aged duck stuffed with black lime and chillis. 

impalasoho.com 
A bearded man in a cap smiles behind a row of empty glass bottles on a window sill, with a blurred street scene visible in the background. The photo is in black and white. A bearded man wearing a cap smiles while standing behind a row of assorted bottles on a counter, viewed through a window at night in a black and white photo.
14 Dean St, W1D 3RS

Teal by Sally Abé, Hackney 

Opened: 26th March 2026. 

Best for: bistro bites. 

Order: the Dorset crab royale with English peas. 

Sally Abé has worked in some of London’s top kitchens (The Savoy, The Ledbury, and Michelin-starred pub The Harwood Arms). But now, for the first time, she’s opening her own restaurant – a bite-sized British bistro in Hackney. On the menu: onion and seaweed broth with barley brioche and Marmite butter (love it or loathe it), alongside dishes like Dorset crab royale with English peas and angels on horseback (oysters wrapped with bacon). 

tealbysallyabe.com 
A white bowl filled with fresh green peas, leafy greens, and crispy toasted bread pieces, arranged artfully on a white plate atop a rustic wooden table. A white bowl contains a salad with green peas, leafy greens, shredded cheese, and crisp pieces of toasted bread, set on a white plate atop a wooden surface.
52 Wilton Wy, E8 1BS

Simpson’s In The Strand, Strand 

Opened: 30th March 2026. 

Best for: lovers of London history. 

Order: the roast rib of Devonshire beef. 

It’s hard to picture how long ago 1828 was. But if you need help, it was before penny-farthing bicycles were invented and when horse-drawn carriages ruled the road. It was also when the original Simpson’s In The Strand opened. Some 200 years later, restauranteur Jeremy King has given this legendary London restaurant a new lease of life. The revival features two dining rooms, both of which will offer traditional British roasts served tableside on the hot trolley. 

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100 Strand, WC2R 0EZ


February 2026 

Hoppers Shoreditch, Shoreditch 

Opened: 4th February 2026. 

Best for: Sri Lankan comfort cooking. 

Order: the bone marrow varuval. 

If you don’t know, get to know: Hoppers comes from the same group as Gymkhana (one of Mayfair’s best restaurants, if not, one of the world’s best). This Sri Lankan and South India-inspired spot has sites in Soho, Marylebone, and King’s Cross, with a brand-new Shoreditch site swinging open its doors. Ordering the bone marrow varuval and roti is an absolute must – along with an egg hopper or two. 

hopperslondon.com 
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56 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JJ

Sushi Amamoto, Mayfair 

Opened: 19th February 2026. 

Best for: omakase. 

Omakase spots in London are some of the city’s most sought-after seats – and joining the ranks is Sushi Amamoto. Taking over the same site, interiors, and team as Taku, the restaurant has been relaunched with a new name, refreshed menu, and chef Shogo Amamoto – famed for his two-Michelin-starred spot in Taipei – taking the reins. With just 16 seats and three sittings, lunch serves 17 courses, while dinner stretches to a 22-course omakase. 

amamotolondon.com 
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A beautifully plated sushi piece with a thick slice of salmon on top of compact white rice, wrapped in seaweed, and garnished with microgreens and sesame seeds, served in a rustic bowl.
36 Albemarle St, W1S 4JE

January 2026

DakaDaka, Mayfair 

Opened: 17th January 2026. 

Best for: traditional Georgian dishes. 

Order: the khachapuri.  

Georgian restaurants are still sadly something of a rarity in London, which makes DakaDaka a welcome addition to the mix. But just because they’re scarce doesn’t mean they’re any less impressive. The same goes for the khachapuri: a hollow, boat-shaped bread filled with molten cheese and a glossy egg yolk. Come hungry and ready to get stuck in. This dish is best enjoyed the traditional way: tearing off the bread by hand and scooping up the gooey centre. 

dakadaka.london 
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10 Heddon St, W1B 4BX

Tiella, Bethnal Green 

Opened: 21st January 2026. 

Where: Bethnal Green. 

Best for: comforting Italian cooking. 

Order: the ricotta di Romagna. 

You might remember Tiella from The Compton Arms (Dara Klein’s much-loved pop-up trattoria in Islington). And if you’ve been missing it, you’re in luck: she’s just opened a permanent spot inside a former Victorian pub. Favourites from the original residency have returned, including ricotta di Romagna, Calabrian chilli, and wild Sardinian honey, alongside new arrivals like her mother’s meatball recipe. Deliziosa.  

tiella.co.uk 
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109 Columbia Rd, E2 7RL

Claridge’s Bakery, Mayfair 

Opened: 21st January 2026. 

Best for: nostalgic British bakes. 

Order: the Marmite cheese straws. 

Just when you thought there were enough buns in the oven at this time of year, Claridge’s has had a new venture in the pipeline for several months. Now open and headed up by critically acclaimed baker Richard Hart, it’s already proving to be a recipe for success. Those with a sweet tooth should opt for the jammy dodger tarts, and savoury lovers should order the Marmite cheese straw. But be quick: both sell out like hot cakes by midday. 

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Brook St, W1K 4HR
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