All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in London
The acclaimed fresh pasta restaurant is expanding with a new 140-cover location in Bloomsbury. This sixth site will feature an open pasta kitchen and a 60-seat al fresco terrace inside the historic Imperial hotel.
Bancone Covent Garden
Italian restaurant · 4.4 ★ · $$
The popular Bombay-style café group is opening its eighth London location in the historic Hop Exchange building in Borough. The new venue will span two floors and feature a covered verandah, bringing their signature Indian dishes to the area later this year.
Dishoom
Indian restaurant · 4.7 ★ · $$
Jay Rayner has given a glowing review to this Cambridge restaurant, which serves as a more accessible 'diffusion' concept from the team behind the acclaimed Twenty-Two. It is led by chef Sam Carter and his wife Alex Olivier.
Margaret's Cambridge
Restaurant · 4.8 ★
Rosslyn is a highly acclaimed independent coffee shop chain in the City of London, recently ranked as the 12th best in Europe. Known for its exceptional hospitality and specialty coffee, it offers a welcoming atmosphere in the financial district.
Rossella Kentish Town
Italian restaurant · 4.7 ★ · $
A small, independent Sicilian restaurant in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter that stands out for its authentic, scrappy charm. The reviewer praises its vibrant atmosphere and contrasts it favorably against the city's larger, impersonal dining chains.
Vieni
A new Turkish-Cypriot residency has launched at the Globe Tavern in Borough Market. The project is led by former Bibi head chef Kieran Mustafa and restaurateur Dom Hardy, known for his work with Bistro Freddie and Crispin.
Kismet
Restaurant · 5 ★
Chef Chris McClurg, formerly of the acclaimed No 6 in Padstow, has launched his debut restaurant at the Regency House boutique hotel in Belfast. The menu is described as offering Parisian luxe with a Northern Irish influence.
Regency House Hotel
Hotel · 3.9 ★
A long-standing Soho institution serving authentic Umbrian cuisine in a stylish, family-run setting. It is a favourite of actor Bill Nighy and features handmade pasta and classic Italian desserts.
Vasco & Piero's Pavilion - Soho Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant · 4.4 ★ · $$$
Acclaimed sandwich brand Mardy's is hosting a pop-up in Richmond this weekend ahead of their permanent opening in Hanover Square. They focus on high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients for a superior sandwich experience.
Mardy's
Cafe · 4.9 ★
The viral New York-style bagel shop is expanding with its fourth London location in Hampstead. The new site will feature their signature chewy bagels and popular sandwiches like 'The Works' and 'BEC'.
It’s Bagels Soho
Bagel shop · 4.4 ★
This independent Caribbean beach club is closing its current Southbank location after this summer due to site redevelopment. It is a popular spot for Trinidadian street food, rum punches, and summer DJ sets.
LIMIN SOUTHBANK
Caribbean restaurant · 4.6 ★ · $$
A three-day food festival in Peckham featuring exclusive £10 dishes from local restaurants, with proceeds supporting the Peckham Pantry. Participating venues include MR Bao, Forza Wine, and Peckham Cellars.
Peckham
Sublocality level 1
A new-wave modern French brasserie launching on Sloane Square in Chelsea. The venue features stylish interiors, a seafood bar, and an integrated listening bar.
Brasserie Max
Breakfast restaurant · 4.4 ★ · $$$
A Sri Lankan prawn-focused restaurant has opened its first international outpost in Canary Wharf. Founded by Apinash Sivagumaaran, the brand has expanded from a small dining spot in Colombo to a group of five locations.
ISSO - Prawn Crazy
Sri lankan restaurant · 5 ★
Chef Victor Garvey is relocating his Californian-inspired restaurant from Soho to a new space in Westbourne Grove. The restaurant has been a notable fixture since its 2019 opening.
sova
Restaurant · 4.7 ★
This Kentish Town pub was brought back to life in 2024 after being left derelict for years. It won a CAMRA community local award for its sensitive restoration of original features like floorboards and wall-paneling.
The Compton Arms
Pub · 4.4 ★ · $$
Situated on the 14th floor of The Hoxton Southwark, Seabird provides a stunning breakfast setting with views of The Shard. It is particularly notable for its family-friendly breakfast offerings, including free meals for children under 12.
Seabird
Seafood restaurant · 4.4 ★
Located within the Great Northern Hotel, RAILS Restaurant is offering a 'Match Point' afternoon tea throughout the Wimbledon tournament. The menu includes themed treats like Pimm's macarons and chocolate tea biscuit cakes topped with golden racquets.
Rosina Restaurant