All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in London
A new pub is set to open in the former space of the long-standing Ryan's Bar in Stoke Newington. It promises a fresh start for the historic local site.
The Mall Tavern
Pub · 4.5 ★ · $$
The acclaimed Nigerian tapas restaurant has expanded into the City with a new spot at Boxhall. This follows their successful decade-long run starting from pop-ups to their established Tottenham site.
Chuku's (Tottenham)
Tapas restaurant · 4.7 ★ · $$
The popular Scottish street food brand is opening a new cafe at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. They will be serving their signature Macbeth haggis toasties to art fans this summer.
Deeney's
Cafe · 4.6 ★ · $
A high-end Japanese restaurant in Mayfair from the team behind Los Mochis. The menu features a strong focus on premium wagyu and Kobe beef.
MA/NA Mayfair
Japanese restaurant · 4.9 ★
Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam has opened his first London restaurant in a Victorian townhouse in London Bridge. The venue focuses on high-end Indian cuisine.
Oudh 1722
Restaurant · 4.9 ★
A limited-edition pop-up bakery collaboration with Magnum, serving special cinnamon rolls in Shoreditch for 48 hours only. It is a perfect seasonal treat for the current warm weather.
Roll Boys.
Bakery · 4.6 ★
The popular Highbury café is expanding with a new location in Clerkenwell. They are well-regarded for their lunches and baked goods.
N5 Kitchen
Point of interest · 5 ★
Uncle Hon's BBQ is a new concept aiming to bring East Asian influences to traditional Texas-style barbecue. The restaurant is currently crowdfunding to take over the former Silo space in Hackney Wick.
Uncle Hon's BBQ (Opening July 2026)
Barbecue restaurant · 4.6 ★
A new French bakery has opened in Islington, bringing classic baguettes and croissants to the area. It joins a strong local scene of established bakeries.
Authentique - Epicerie & Bar
Wine bar · 4.8 ★ · $$
The popular steak chain is expanding into south London with a new 130-cover restaurant in Clapham Old Town. The site is notable for its historical connection to a former local butcher's shop.
Flat Iron Piccadilly
Steak house · 5 ★
This southwest London bakery institution is opening its sixth branch in Putney. The new location will offer their signature pastries, brunch dishes, and a special opening day promotion.
Lockdown Bakehouse
Cafe · 4.7 ★
A one-day-only pop-up boutique near Oxford Circus offering high-fibre food products. Visitors can sample fibre-rich items and win prizes.
ST.ART Gallery
Art gallery · 4.9 ★
A London restaurant featuring a vibrant rebujito cocktail, perfect for summer gatherings. The venue is highlighted for its beverage program and seasonal approach to drinks.
ALTA Kingly Court
Spanish restaurant · 4.6 ★
The team behind Faber and The Somers Town Coffee House are opening a new pub in Canary Wharf. It will focus on classic British pub fare including pies, pints, and fish and chips.
The popular Highbury Thai restaurant is launching a picnic-friendly takeaway menu featuring fried chicken and beer for the warmer weather.
Farang London
Thai restaurant · 4.6 ★ · $$
This celebrity-backed restaurant in Chinatown has received positive feedback for its execution, proving that a high-profile name can deliver quality food. It offers a refined take on Southeast Asian dishes.
Kawan Uncle Roger Resturaunt
Chinese restaurant · 4.6 ★
Gordon Ramsay is launching a new restaurant partnership at the Sea Containers hotel on the South Bank this autumn. The venue will feature a riverside terrace and menus inspired by its Thames-side location.
Sea Containers Restaurant
Lounge bar · 4.2 ★ · $$$
A New York Italian-inspired disco bistro that has helped bring a more playful, accessible vibe to the traditionally stuffy Mayfair neighbourhood. It is noted for its exceptional atmosphere and reasonable pricing compared to typical Mayfair standards.
The Dover
Italian restaurant · 4.4 ★