New and recently opened London restaurants

Porky's

In a nutshell: BBQ in Camden
Where is it? Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town
Why should you care? Camden Town is getting itself a BBQ joint. Porky's - an all-American smokehouse. The people behind it are husband and wife team Joy and Simon Brigg who also own Fogg's on the same part of the road. Dishes are expected to include dry rub Memphis-style beef ribs, 16-hour-smoked pulled pork, traditional spiced catfish and more.

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Slabs London

In a nutshell: Burgers & seafood
Where is it? 19 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 9TZ
Why should you care? This new restaurant in New Cavendish Street offers a mix of burgers, including a wagyu beef burger with roasted shiitake mushrooms, and seafood (including a lobster sandwich). The centerpieces of the menu are their slabs - a selection of meat and fish mains served on marble slabs. The slabs include slow braised pork belly, soft shell crab, lobster and more. And if you need to bling up your meal, you could always add a side of seared foie gras.

Cookhouse Joe

In a nutshell: Soho Joe does chicken
Where is it? 55 Berwick Street, W1
Why should you care? Soho Joe, currently best known for pizzas, are expanding with this rotisserie chicken restaurant. It'll have a rotisserie big enough to take on 90 chickens at a time to serve two floors of hungry customers. The chickens themselves are promised to have a Lebanese twist to them and there's more planned too, with lamb and falafel burgers also on the menu. And if you turn up first thing, they'll be offering a full English breakfast.

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Breakfast Club Clapham

In a nutshell: The Club goes south of the river
Where is it? 5-9 Battersea Rise, Clapham
Why should you care? The Breakfast Clubs are always huge successes wherever they go, and this is the first time the all-day brunch purveyors have gone south of the river (although a Borough Market venue is planned). This also has a seventies themed bar, The King of Ladies Man, attached.

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Cotton's Rhum Shack

In a nutshell: Caribbean in Shoreditch
Where is it? Unit 48-49 Boxpark, 2-4 Bethnal Green Rd, London
Why should you care? This 'shack' aims to "bring the energy and vibes of the West Indies to Shoreditch". An extensive drinks list includes Caribbean Yellow Bird, Sorrel Sling and the Jamaican Mule cocktails starting at £7.50. On the food front there'll be a Caribbean buffet at lunch and tapas in the evening, with traditional dishes and grilled meats from the jerk pit.

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Tartufo

In a nutshell: Modern European off Sloane Square
Where is it? 11 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ
Why should you care? This modern European restaurant boasts a chef, Manuel Oliveri, who has worked at Gauthier as sous chef and management who have worked at Galvin at Windows, Le Gavroche and Rousillon among other places and promises and affordable menu for the area (three courses £30, four courses £40). Dishes include a side of spotted pig, plenty of truffle, and neck of lamb with asparagus, fennel and courgette. All this is supported with its own on-site wine cellar.

Homeslice

In a nutshell: Pizza pop-up goes permanent
Where is it? Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Why should you care? Most recently spotted down at The Filling Station in King's Cross, the new permanent Homeslice will seat fifty people and make things very simple indeed - with pretty much everything priced at £4 from a slice of pizza to a pint to a glass of wine.

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Oblix at the Shard

In a nutshell: Zuma owners do high rise dining
Where is it? The Shard, London Bridge Quarter
Why should you care? This restaurant from Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney is on the 32nd floor of The Shard, and is split into a rotisserie and grill (with a lounge bar attached). It'll have British and European ingredients and influences, but is mainly be inspired by New York grills, as well as serving slow roasting joints and wood-fired breads and pizzas. And it has a damned fine view.

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Stories

In a nutshell: Broadway market brunch & cocktails
Where is it? 30 - 32 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ
Why should you care? From the people behind The Book Club and Queen of Hoxton, comes this new bar, kitchen and gallery taking over the space from the Market House pub. It's pitching itself as a space for local freelancers to meet during the day (there will be plenty of plug sockets) that turns into an evening "bolt-hole". It has an all-day bar menu including a prawn cocktail burger and a beef and chorizo burger. There are plenty of juices and smoothies available all day and a short wine list and cocktails for lunch & into the evening.

Bird of Smithfield

In a nutshell: Ivy chef comes to Smithfield
Where is it? Smithfield, TBC
Why should you care? Alan Bird, former Executive Chef at the Ivy has opened this eponymous restaurant and bar in Smithfield, seating 150 people across five floors (with a roof terrace too). There is an all-day restaurant, bar and a few private dining areas serving traditional British food and the bar is being created by the people behind Purl.

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Chabrot Bistro Des Halles

In a nutshell: French bistro in Smithfield
Where is it? Smithfield, TBC
Why should you care? The original Chabrot in Knightsbridge opened quietly, but quickly gained a healthy following and decent reviews. This will follow the same French bistro style, with some changes unique to Smithfield promised.

Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill at the Savoy

In a nutshell: River Room gets an overhaul
Where is it? Savoy Hotel, the Strand
Why should you care? The Savoy's River Room has closed and is undergoing a complete revamp - to be reopened as Kaspar's. The Canadian chef stays the same, but he's completely revamping the menu to include delights like smoked salmon sausages. The design is also getting an overhaul from the same person who worked on Limewood and The Wolseley.

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Brompton Asian Brasserie by Novikov

In a nutshell: Novikov round 2
Where is it? 223-225 Brompton Road, SW3 2EJ
Why should you care? He had a hit with the original Asian/Italian restaurant Novikov, modelled after many successful restaurants in Russia, and now he's branching out in the UK too. Over two floors, this will feature European food at breakfast and Asian cuisine at lunch and dinner, with small plates and sharing dishes alongside more traditional a la carte.

The Pearson Room

In a nutshell: Dirty food and more Canary Wharf
Where is it? 16-19 Canada Square, in Canary Wharf.
Why should you care? This restaurant and bar overlooks Canada Square, but features the kind of food that you don't usually find offered in the area. So that means burgers, buttermilk fried chicken, tacos, lobster mac n' cheese and loads more besides.

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Red House

In a nutshell: NYC chef who co-founded the Waverly Inn comes to London
Where is it? 2 Elystan Street, Chelsea
Why should you care? Chef John DeLucie is best known for being one of the founding chefs of NYC's famous Waverly Inn, which he left to start up The Crown and also The Lion - both in NYC. He has now come to London with a New York style bistro with some English influences.

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1 Leicester Street

In a nutshell: St John Chinatown under a new name
Where is it? 1 Leicester St. London WC2H 7BL
Why should you care? St John Chinatown has risen from the ashes with this new boutique hotel and restaurant from the same people behind the Town Hall hotel and Nuno Mendes' Viajante in Bethnal Green. The same chef as before, Tom Harris, remains in charge but there are plenty of changes to the surroundings.

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Tozi

In a nutshell: Chichetti in Victoria
Where is it? 8 Gillingham Street, London SW1V 1HJ
Why should you care? The 80 seat restaurant will focus on cicchetti and dishes will include Buffalo Ricotta Ravioli with Black Truffle, Gnocchi with Duck Ragù and Baccala “Mantecato” with Polenta Bramata. There will be cocktails, prosecco on tap and plenty of sharing tables around an open kitchen. Soft launch until May 13.

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Plum and Spilt Milk at the Great Northern Hotel

In a nutshell: 19th Century hotel returns with a destination restaurant
Where is it? King’s Cross, London, N1C 4TB
Why should you care? The restored King's Cross hotel features a 90-cover restaurant, Plum + Spilt Milk which has views over the King’s Cross piazza, and St Pancras International. The dining room features 17, three-metre floor to ceiling sash windows and 120 hand blown pendant lights. The all day dining menu starts with breakfast and brunch through to dinner. The menu will soon have dishes from Mark Sargeant who is taking over the food for the hotel from May.

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The Social Eating House

In a nutshell: Jason Atherton's follow-up to Pollen St Social
Where is it? 58-59 Poland Street, Soho, W1
Why should you care? It's the second Jason Atherton's restaurant to open within a month, following the recent Little Social and the hugely successful Pollen St Social. This restaurant is in Soho with Pollen Street Head Chef Paul Hood taking the reins over three floors that include a bar, restaurant and dining counter.

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Story

In a nutshell: Book themed restaurant
Where is it? Near Tower Bridge
Why should you care? He's worked with the likes of Rene Redzepi at Noma, and previously with Tom Aikens, Adam Byatt and Thomas Keller. Now Tom Sellers is has launched his own restaurant in London called Story. Expect "humble ingredients but throws them together in a creative, inspired way" including beef dripping candles that you can eat.

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Panino Giusto

In a nutshell: Popular Milan sarnie spot comes to the UK
Where is it? 1-3 Royal Exchange Buildings
Why should you care? Milanese restaurant, Panino Giusto has been serving up paninos in Milan for the past 34 years has already opened some stores in Japan, but this is its first UK site. It'll be open all day long and after work they have aperitivo tasting platters to go alongside an extensive wine list.

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Monocle Cafe

In a nutshell: Top publisher opens a London cafe
Where is it? 18 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QA
Why should you care? Monocle, the global affairs magazine and media brand founded by Tyler Brûlé, has opened its first London café at 18 Chiltern Street, Marylebone. The 15-seater café follows the success of the Monocle café in Tokyo, which opened in October 2011 in the Hankyu Men’s department stores. The Monocle Café serves a selection of snacks, with an emphasis on freshly roasted coffee from the New Zealand-Australian team at Allpress Espresso.

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Potato Merchant

In a nutshell: Spud themed restaurant and grocer
Where is it? Exmouth Market, EC1
Why should you care? This restaurant in Exmouth Market is devoted to some of the lesser known potato varieties out there, delivered to your table all day long. The menu even includes potato pizza and sweet potato brownies.

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Beagle

In a nutshell: Rochelle Canteen chef opens in Hoxton
Where is it? 397 - 399 Geffrye Street, E2 8HZ
Why should you care? This restaurant, bar and coffee shop has taken over three renovated railway arches right next door to Hoxton Station and has chef James Ferguson in charge (former Head Chef at the much-loved Rochelle Canteen). The food will be seasonal, produce led British cooking - what else? - and menus will change daily. Expect plenty of grilled dishes as the kitchen will feature a traditional wood grill.

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Heaton, Butler and Bayne

In a nutshell: Rochelle Canteen chef opens in Hoxton
Where is it? 27c Floral Street, Garrick Street, London WC2E 9BJ
Why should you care? This is the latest venture from restaurateur Robert Siegler, who also owns the nearby Le Deuxieme and The Market Café on Broadway Market. It features a 1960s-inspired Mad Men-style cocktail bar downstairs and a seasonal menu, with a weekend brunch menu and Sunday roasts also on offer.

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Poppies

In a nutshell: Fish and chips in Camden
Where is it? 30 Hawley Crescent, London NW1 8NFL
Why should you care? Popular Spitalfields fish and chipper Poppies has opened their second restaurant. This is a 110 seater spot on Camden's Hawley Crescent, The new restaurant - on the site of what used to be fish and chip place Pier 1 - has been given a post war London makeover. On the food front, as well as the usual fish and chips, they are sourcing food from local London suppliers such as Marine Ices in Chalk Farm, ales from the Camden Brewery, Nude Coffee in Brick Lane and more.

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The Goat

In a nutshell: Fulham's goat loses its boots
Where is it? 333 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL
Why should you care? Chelsea pub the Goat in Boots is going through a major refurb and will emerge as just The Goat, by the people behind Eclipse and Cocoon. The three floors will be concerted into a mix of restaurant, cocktail bar and all day lounge with a New York Italian style menu including pizzas, steak, and more.

The Truscott Arms

In a nutshell: Maida Vale pub, restaurant, gallery
Where is it? 55 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, W9
Why should you care? This restored Victorian building in Maida Vale has an ex Galvin at Windows chef in charge of the menu and is split across three floors in a pub, restaurant and exhibition space.

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3 Cromwell Road

In a nutshell: Steak & Chips in a glam setting
Where is it? 3 Cromwell Road, South Kensington
Why should you care? Formerly the Dorsia, this South Kensington venue is being revamped into a bar, club and restaurant and the latter will only be serving the one dish of steak frites.

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The Corner Room and Champagne Bar

In a nutshell: MasterChef winner goes shopping
Where is it? 2nd Floor Selfridges, W1
Why should you care? She only recently became one of the joint winners in the 2012 MasterChef - The Professionals series, and now Keri Moss is heading up her own restaurant in Selfridges. She'll be offering a seasonal British menu, as well as afternoon tea and a Sunday Brunch.

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Little Social

In a nutshell: Pollen Street Social 1.5
Where is it? 5 Pollen Street
Why should you care? As well as the Social Eating House, Atherton has unveiled another planned restaurant - this time just across the road from Pollen Street Social. It'll be an affordable bistro style restaurant.

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Brasserie Chavot

In a nutshell: Eric returns to London
Where is it? Westbury Hotel, Mayfair
Why should you care? Eric Chavot held two Michelin stars at the Capital Hotel when he left London, and now he's returning to be part of the Westbury Hotel (which already has Alyn Williams's restaurant too). The restaurant is going to be a 70-75 seater with a small bar as you enter for pre-dinner drinks, banquette seating and then at the back of the room will be a seafood bar with five seats for counter dining. Food wise, the dishes will be 'classic modern' and range from around France, but this won't be Michelin-style dining and "very reasonably priced for Mayfair".

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Yum Bun

In a nutshell: Street food goes permanent-ish
Where is it? 70 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ
Why should you care? Right next door to Rotary, and joined by a door is the first Yum Bun shop. There will be the usual soft steamed buns to take away that have made them such a huge hit on the street food scene.

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No.11 Pimlico Road

In a nutshell: The Ebury has a makeover
Where is it? 11 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NA
Why should you care? Old gastropub The Ebury has had a major makeover and is reopening as No. 11 Pimlico Road. Over in one corner will be a marble cold-counter from which freshly baked morning pastries, crostini (crushed cannellini beans, garlic oil and herbs or bresaola with rocket and parmesan) and charcuterie will be served up during the day. A zinc top bar will dominate the room. Along with a new look, the menu's been given a similar overhaul, offering everything from morning coffees and breakfast to dinner and nightcaps.

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Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

In a nutshell: Michelin starred Basque restaurant arrives in the UK
Where is it? Halkin Hotel, 5-6 Halkin Street, SW1X
Why should you care? The original in Spain is feted as one of the best restaurants in the world and holds three Michelin stars. This new restaurant (taking over the place of Nahm) will be 'rooted in the traditions of ‘New Basque Cuisine’ which in practice means combining flavours you'd expect from that region with modern, surprising twists.

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Oaka

In a nutshell: Michelin starred Basque restaurant arrives in the UK
Where is it? 48 Kennington Park Rd, London SE11 4RS.
Why should you care? The popular concept of small sharing plates (cf tapas and cichetti) is getting an Asian makeover at Kennington pub The Mansion House. Gap Glam, rather than being a fashionable mode of attire for your year abroad, actually translates as 'beer food'. It's the brainchild of chef head chef Siam Pukaokeaw who has relaunched the South London pub as Oaka at The Mansion House.

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The Ship

In a nutshell: Everyone's favourite riverside pub gets a big refurb
Where is it? 1 Jew's Row, Wandsworth, London. SW18 1TB
Why should you care? Popular food pub The Ship in Wandsworth is getting a bit of a swanky reburb. They're completely rebuilding their outside bar area, which fronts on the Thames, creating lots more seating outside. There's also going to be a new BBQ and a new menu.

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Master and Servant

In a nutshell: Ex St John chef and Depeche Mode fan in Hoxton
Where is it? 8-9 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NH
Why should you care? Master & Servant is the first solo venture by Matt Edwards, a former Masterchef finalist who's worked for both St John Hotel and Hix Soho. He's joined in the kitchen by Head Chef Luke Cleghorn (ex-St John Bread & Wine, St John Hotel) for this upmarket Hoxton restaurant.

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The Clove Club

In a nutshell: Ten Bells boys branch out
Where is it? Shoreditch Town Hall
Why should you care? They've had a huge success at the Ten Bells, first with James Lowe as the Young Turks and then under their new name "St Vibes". Now Isaac, Daniel & Johnny have set up this new restaurant as part of the Shoreditch Town hall renovation which features both a bar and restaurant, while food will be focused on the style of menu that did so well at the Ten Bells.

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Rotary Bar and Diner

In a nutshell: Long term pop-up
Where is it? 70 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ
Why should you care? This bar and diner sees Milk & Honey's Jonathan Downey team up for a ten month pop up with Disco Bistro's Carl Clarke serving a mixture of dirty food, steaks, BBQ and much more. There is also be a special wine room downstairs with an area reserved for members of Downey's other establishments.

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Hache Burgers Shoreditch

In a nutshell: Burger fave goes east
Where is it? 147 Curtain Rd, Shoreditch, EC2A 3EQ.
Why should you care? Hache was somewhat ahead of the curve when they started selling their highly rated burgers in Camden, Clapham and Chelsea. Now this independent burger joint is expanding further as they open a fourth venue in Shoreditch. Expect beef, chicken, lamb, fish and duck burgers on the menu.

Bouchon Fourchette

In a nutshell: French bistro in Hackney
Where is it? 171 Mare St, London E8 3RH
Why should you care? Bouchon Fourchette is a small French bistro (seating around 50) on Mare Street. Its chef Jeremy Huguet has worked for Alain Ducasse at and Pierre Gagnaire and he'll be specialising in "fresh and rustique" French recipes at the new bistro.

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Balthazar London

In a nutshell: NY Village destination gets a lot closer
Where is it? Covent Garden
Why should you care? Keith McNally, an English ex-pat, has done particularly well to make his mark on the New York restaurant scene. Balthazar is a go-to place for most tourists and locals in the Village, while recent success New York Pulino's has proved that he's still a force to be reckoned with. McNally is now back in the UK with London branch of Balthazar which may well be one of the biggest openings of 2013. Expect brasserie style food in a spectacular room with great service and a master bartender on the cocktails too. Plus thee's a takeaway bakery next door.

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Sushinho City

In a nutshell: Brazilian/Japanese fusion moves east
Where is it? Devonshire Square, near Liverpool Street
Why should you care? They already have a Sushinho on the King's Road and this sees them opening a second venue on Devonshire Square in the City with a similar mix of Brazilian/Japanese fusion food - plus a basement bar.

Shutterbug

In a nutshell: Pancakes in Shoreditch
Where is it? Shoreditch
Why should you care? East London spot Shutterbug, has been exquisitely described (for those who love a bit of marketing speak) as an "experimental creperie come intimate cocktail speakeasy". They'll be serving up pancakes, coffee, cocktails, wines and artisan beers from their spot in Rivington Place.

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Lucky Chip at the Grafton

In a nutshell: Lucky Chip does Lucky Fried Chicken
Where is it? Grafton Pub in Kentish Town at 20 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LG
Why should you care? Lucky Chip has started a long-term residency at the revamped Grafton pub on Prince of Wales Road. But this time they're swapping burgers for fried chicken to launch "Lucky Fried Chicken". It's the first of many menus by Lucky Chip at the Grafton - with a possibility of burgers coming later.

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The Malt House

In a nutshell: Claude Bosi's Fulham pub
Where is it? 17 Vanston Place London SW6 1AY
Why should you care? Claude Bosi and his brother already have a pub in Wimbledon (the Fox and Grapes) and now they've opened their second in Fulham. This time, they'll be aiming for "modern British pub food" but Fulhamites can expect a stamp of quality as Bosi has enlisted Marcus McGuinness, the former Head Chef of Hibiscus (Bosi's two Michelin starred restaurant in Mayfair), to take over the revamped pub.

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John Salt with Neil Rankin

In a nutshell: Islington pub changes direction
Where is it? 131 Upper Street, Islington, N1
Why should you care? Ben Spalding made a pretty fast exit from this Islington pub, but they quickly lined up a new chef who everyone was just as excited about. Neil Rankin is ex head-chef of Pitt Cue Co and told us to expect "lots of great seafood and meat, smoke and coal and a little bit of filth thrown in for good measure".

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Burger and Lobster

In a nutshell: The B&L chain expands
Where is it? 1 Bread Street, London, EC4M
Why should you care? The successful chain - where burger & chips, lobster & chips or lobster roll and chips are all only £20 each - gets a City outpost that's bound to be a massive hit, right next to the One New Change complex.

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Cucina Asellina

In a nutshell: Italian with New York influences
Where is it? ME London, 336-337 Strand, WC2
Why should you care? This is the second restaurant (after STK) to open at the ME by Melia hotel on the Strand, and is based on its sister restaurant in New York. It'll be serving Italian food, focusing on flatbreads like Wild Mushroom Flatbread with Fontina cheese and pasta like Saffron Strozzapreti pasta with shrimp, zucchini and brandy sauce. Plus it'll be open till 12.30 for late night dining.

MEATmission

In a nutshell: Burgers go east
Where is it? 14-15 Hoxton Market, N1
Why should you care? It's the next from MEATliquor, the place that all other burger joints and dirty food providers look up to. This new location has taken over an old Christian mission - hence the name - and has put its stamp on the building with a spectacular stained glass roof. It'll also accept reservations, although the times are very limited from 12-1 and 6-7pm (but there is no table turning). The new place will open in two stages with the walk-in area open first and the reservations part very soon after. Expect at least two new burgers on the menu alongside the classics and plenty more besides, which we're sworn to secrecy on until the opening.

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Chez Gerard

In a nutshell: A classic returns
Where is it? 64 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AJ
Why should you care? For many a year, the steak frites at the many Chez Gerards in London were a favourite dish. However, although the previous Chez Gerard sites have been snapped up for Brasserie Blanc, the brand is making a return in the City. The new menu will feature smoked, grilled steaks as the centrepiece, with other dishes including turbot, baby back ribs, lobster cocktail and French brasserie classics. The new location will have upstairs dining and a downstairs bar.

Clockjack Oven

In a nutshell: Rotisserie chicken in Soho
Where is it? Denman Street, Soho W1
Why should you care? It's another chicken venture, this time in Soho, concentrating on serving chicken and chips for around a tenner.

Bo London

In a nutshell: X-treme Michelin starred Chinese cooking
Where is it? 4 Mill Street, Mayfair, W1
Why should you care? Hong Kong chef Alvin Leung is bringing his two starred Michelin restaurant, Bo Innovation, to the UK. The original restaurant gained infamy for its edible condom course, which he will be bringing to the UK along with a whole UK themed menu and loads more.

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The Longroom

In a nutshell: Craft beer, salt beef and rarebits
Where is it? 18 - 20 St John’s Street, EC1M
Why should you care? This new Smithfield pub on St John Street specialises in creating its own salt beef, which you can have in sandwiches, soups or on its own with house pickles. They also have a "grilled cheese" menu, with a particularly enticing sounding "craft beer rarebit" and salted caramel tart for dessert - all to be washed down with craft beers and wines.

Salon

In a nutshell: Seasonal British cooking with a twist 
Where is it? Upstairs at Cannon & Cannon, 18 Market Row, Brixton SW9
Why should you care? The former Head Chef at Brunswick House, who’s also done time with the Young Turks, is opening up a restaurant called Salon on Brixton Market above the Cannon & Cannon Deli. And with dishes planned like rosehip fizz, razor clams & sobrasada, duck hearts with celeriac & lardo or pheasant, cauliflower & pine on the menu it'll definitely be one to watch.

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HKK

In a nutshell: Hakkasan tasting
Where is it? Snowden Street, EC2
Why should you care? Following the opening of Chrysan next door, this will be another Hakkasan restaurant. This time, they'll be serving a single tasting menu of Chinese and Cantonese dishes. The menu will be created by Hakkasan executive chef Tong Chee Hwee.

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Domino Room, Grill Room and Ten Room Lounge at the Cafe Royal Hotel

In a nutshell: Classic hotel gets an overhaul
Where is it? Regent Street, W1
Why should you care The Cafe Royal has just completed a major revamp by the people behind the Conservatorium in Amsterdam. As part of this, there are going to be a number of new eating and drinking spots inside, including the revamped Grill Room and Domino room. The Ten Room has been the first to open in December, with the others to follow soon after.

Flat Iron

In a nutshell: Steak for a tenner in Soho
Where is it? 17 Beak Street, Soho, W1
Why should you care? Earlier in 2012, Flat Iron ran a very successfuly residency above the Owl and Pussycat in Shoreditch. They're now taking steak-for-a-tenner into the heart of Soho with a much bigger restaurant and separate bar. Expect a revamped approach to the steak and chips, more specials and the signature cleavers as cutlery.

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Electric Diner

In a nutshell: Revamped cinema and dinerl
Where is it? 191 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED
Why should you care Rising from the ashes of Electric Brassiere, Soho House's new outfit will consist of a completely refurbished Electric House members club, a re-upholstered Electric Cinema, London’s oldest cinema, and two completely new concepts, Electric Donuts and the Diner. Fronting these will be American Chef Brendan Sodikoff, from legendary Chicago restaurant Au Cheval, whom Soho House have partnered with to develop the concepts and oversee the kitchen team.

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BRGR.co

In a nutshell: Beirut burger comes to the UK
Where is it? 187 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 8ZB
Why should you care? This latest addition to the UK's exploding burger scene is coming to London after a very successful time in Beirut, no less. Expect a choice of 4oz, 6oz or 8oz burgers with optional toppings of cheese or chilli-con-carne. There will be a selection of American-influenced sides and milkshakes too.

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Moo Grill

In a nutshell: Argentinean grill in the City
Where is it? 42-44 Middlesex St, EC1
Why should you care? The tiny City grill is getting another outpost on Middlesex Street. (50% off till the 5th)

STK

In a nutshell: BBC building becomes a hotel and hosts a steakhouse
Where is it? Marconi House, The Strand, W2
Why should you care? This new hotel designed by (Norman) Foster + Partners takes over the old BBC Marconi building. As well as a rooftop bar offering great views of London, it'll be the first non-US outpost of New York steakhouse STK, which will take over the ground floor restaurant. STK aims to be a more "female friendly" steakhouse, with an emphasis on lighter meals.

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Burger and Shake

In a nutshell: Another burger joint 
Where is it? 47 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N
Why should you care The burgers never stop - this time it's a new restaurant in Bloomsbury offering burgers, hotdogs, lobster rolls and alcoholic shakes. 

Patty & Bun

In a nutshell: Pop up burgers go permanent
Where is it? 54 James Street, London W1
Why should you care? They've been one of the kings of pop-ups and residencies and have a great following. Now Patty & Bun are going permanent with a restaurant just off Oxford Street, very near both Tommi's and MEATliquor. Expect a 'short, focused and affordable menu using the best of British ingredients wherever possible' with eccentrically-titled numbers such as the 'Ari Gold' cheeseburger and 'Jose jose' chilli burger popular at previous pop-up events.

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Newman Street Tavern

In a nutshell: British tavern
Where is it? 48 Newman St, Soho, W1T 1QD
Why should you care? This new opening in Fitzrovia is being headed up by Peter Weeden, who previously worked at Paternoster Chop House and Boundary. There will be a ground floor bar which will have a main feature of a two-metre long, salvaged and restored enamel trough that holds the Tavern's raw bar. Upstairs is a dining room which will be bookable, serving dishes that include hot cockles and laver, devilled rabbit offal, grilled Galloway wing.

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Wabi London

In a nutshell: Contemporary Japanese moves into London
Where is it? Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Why should you care This popular Horsham restaurant is opening a second venue in London this Autumn and has two Nobu alumni at the helm, Head Chef Scott Hallsworth and Taiji Maruyama who will be in charge of the Wabi sushi bar. Expect foie gras martini with umeshu jelly from the restaurant and butter poached Spanish red shrimp with yuzu from the sushi bar, among other dishes.

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Blue Boar Smokehouse

In a nutshell: Barbecue British style
Where is it? 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H 9JS
Why should you care? The InterContinental London Westminster will feature this restaurant and bar. It'll have charcoal and smoking ovens in the kitchen turning out such dishes as Blue Boar barbecued baby back ribs, pulled rare breed lamb, English mustard glazed rare breed pork belly and (for those not of a carnivore persuasion) stuffed fillet of sustainable sea bass with preserved lemon, samphire and fennel.

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Naamyaa Cafe

In a nutshell: Alan Yau launches a cafe
Where is it? Angel Building, Islington
Why should you care? Alan Yau (who launched both Hakkasan and Yauatcha) is launching a new "Bangkok style cafe" in Islington (already home to Jamie's Italian and Hummingbird Bakery). Open all day, it will focus on noodles served in Naamyaa sauce, and the building will be a blend of traditional Thai style wit modern touches.

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Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour

In a nutshell: Hidden cocktail and dim sum bar in Chinatown
Where is it? 15-16 Gerrard Street, Chinatown, W1
Why should you care? This new cocktail bar will serve seasonal cocktails and traditional dim sum from an open kitchen in the bar. They'll also be teaching cocktail masterclasses upstairs and the room will be a modern twist on a chinese opium den.

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Spit & Roast at the Princess Alice

In a nutshell: Long term chicken pop-up
Where is it? Princess Alice pub on 40 Commercial Street, E1
Why should you care? Selling from their food truck, Spit & Roast are known to many as purveyors of the finest rotisserie chickens. You can see at London's top street food gatherings including KERB and Brockley Market selling their extremely popular buttermilk fried chicken. Now they'll be setting up shop in the Princess Alice on Commercial St every Thursday to Sunday where that buttermilk chicken will be the primary focus on the menu, but with loads more added too.

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Gail's Kitchen

In a nutshell: Bakery becomes bar and restaurant
Where is it? Bayley Street, Bloomsbury, WC1B
Why should you care? Gail's bakeries are loved by many and touted by some as the best in London with branches all over the city. And now they're branching out with their first restaurant as Gail's Kitchen comes to Bloomsbury. The new restaurant will be right next to their latest bakery and will be an all-day place with a bar too.

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Disco Bistro EC4

In a nutshell: Carl Clarke residency
Where is it? The Rising Sun, 61 Carter Lane, EC4
Why should you care? Carl Clarke, the talented chef behind the God save the Clam and Rock Lobsta pop-up experiences is starting a 6 month residency at The Rising Sun pub in St. Paul's. Working with long-term collaborator Glyn Gordon (ex L'Enclume and Roganic), Clarke will serve 'upmarket British fare' Monday to Saturday, both lunch and dinner services plus Clarke’s ‘trash food’ creations in the pub downstairs.

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Coya

In a nutshell: Arjun Waney does Peruvian
Where is it? 118 Piccadilly, W1J
Why should you care? Arjun Waney, one of the people behind Zuma, is opening this Peruvian restaurant in Piccadilly, with influences from all over South America. It'll be a more high-end affair that recent Peruvian restaurants with a private members' bar, dining area and terrace. The downstairs restaurant and bar is open to everyone and is run by Sanjay Dwivedi, formerly at Le Caprice and The Ivy and who has been spending time in the kitchens of Lima such as Cala, Astrid and Gaston. Expect plenty of ceviches and tiraditos and anticuchos or grilled skewered meat, including ox heart with parsley and ají rocoto, and parrillada dishes such as pechuga de pato – duck breast with lúcuma, soya sauce and coriander shoots.

Salvador & Amanda

In a nutshell: Tapas in Bloomsbury
Where is it? 1 Vernon Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A
Why should you care? Salvador and Amanda Bloomsbury is the latest opening from the people behind The Social and Jerusalem and is their second branch (the original is in Newport Street, Soho). Consulting executive chef Ruben Dario Estrella (Salt Yard, Opera Tavern) has worked on the menu which is split between casual tapas on the ground floor and more intimate dining upstairs.

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Wishbone

In a nutshell: Dirty wings & cocktails in Brixton
Where is it? Brixton Market
Why should you care? This new fried chicken restaurant is from William Leigh and Scott Collins (who's also behind Meat Liquor). Expect fried chicken done as best as it can be plus plenty of cocktails, craft beer and more.

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Quality Chop House

In a nutshell: British institution reborn
Where is it? 92–94 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EA
Why should you care? The original Quality Chop House was one of London's much loved restaurants, so it was a shame when it closed down a few years ago. Now, after a brief life as "Meatballs" it's returned under the new ownership of Will Lander & Josie Stead, who have previously worked for St John, Dinner by Heston and Sketch. As Will told us "we wanted to open somewhere focused on great service, simple produce-driven food and very good wine at reasonable prices."

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Ben Spalding @ John Salt

In a nutshell: Ex Roganic chef in six month residency
Where is it? Upstairs at the John Salt (formerly Keston Lodge) on Upper Street, Islington
Why should you care? Ben Spalding has been one of London's top chefs ever since his stint at Roganic last year. This sees him take over the upstairs of the revamped Keston Lodge - now called John Salt - in Islington (we talked to him about it earlier this year). He's managing the restaurant upstairs five days a week and the bar snacks too.

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Rosita

In a nutshell: Lolo Roja opens a tapas bar
Where is it? Northcote Road, Battersea
Why should you care? Lolo Roja in Battersea has won a heap of awards as a top neighbourhood restaurant. Now they've expanded down the road to a restaurant focusing on tapas, charcoal grills and a lot of sherry.

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GrEAT British

In a nutshell: British themed all-day restaurant
Where is it? 14 North Audley Street, W1
Why should you care? Urban Retreat owner George Hammer has joined up with Tony Zoccola of the Dulwich Deli to launch this informal all-day restaurant serving all British fare like bacon butties, shepherd's pie and fish & chips. Expect plenty of English wines too.

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MASH London

In a nutshell: American steakhouse from Denmark comes to London
Where is it? Brewer Street, W1
Why should you care? Taking over the old site of Titanic is this Modern American SteakHouse which hails from Denmark. The original is in Copenhagen and this looks to offer an American steakhouse with "a twist of Danish informal eating and drinking". The menu offers the usual wide range of steaks while veal sweetbreads, foie gras terrine and salmon ceviche standing out among the starters.

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Bone Daddies

In a nutshell: More ramen in Soho
Where is it? 30-31 Peter St, W1
Why should you care? This new Ramen restaurant is from ex Nobu and Zuma chef Ross Shonhan. Expect ramen dishes that stray from the usual, including a fantastic sounding ham and English pea ramen with stinging nettles and a crispy hock meat croquette. 

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Shoryu Ramen

In a nutshell: Japan centre does ramen
Where is it? 9 Regent Street, SW1Y 4LR
Why should you care? Another new ramen restaurant, this specialises in Hakata tonkotsu ramen noodles with a recipe created by chef Kanji Furukawa, who was born and raised in Hakatan. Varieties include wWasabi, piri piri and their signature Shoryu version. Traditional sushi, sashimi and starter dishes will also be available.

Lupita Spitalfields

In a nutshell: Popular Mexican comes to Spitalfields
Where is it? 60-62 Commercial Street, E1
Why should you care? Lupita's been hit in Villiers Street (just near Charing Cross) and in its original Mexico City setting and now the Mexican restaurant has moved across town. Expect made-to-order tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, enchiladas and churros con chocolate as well as Lupita’s margaritas and cocktails, made with 100% agave tequila, and a selection of South American wines and rare Mexican beers.

Il Calcio

In a nutshell: Italian by way of Bucharest
Where is it? 33 North Audley Street, W1
Why should you care? Currently an established group of Italian restaurants in Bucharest, Il Calcio is the creation of chef and owner Valentino Salagean. It originally started as a trattoria before expanding to a collection of 10 across Bucharest. In London, expect an Italian menu wincluding antipasti such as Prosciutto di Parma Gran Riserva with Parmigianino Reggiano through to a selection of Tartar’s and Carpaccio’s as well as homemade pastas and a selection of meat and fish from grilled veal chop through to sea bream baked in a salt crust.

Zoilo

In a nutshell: Argentinean catering gets a permanent home
Where is it? 9 Duke Street, W1
Why should you care? Argentine catering company Zoilo, who are also behind Casa Malevo, have been a big name at prestigious sporting events throughout the country, and now they've coming to Marylebone with this new Argentinean restaurant focusing on sharing dishes.

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Giaconda Dining Room

In a nutshell: Relaunched foodie fave
Where is it? Denmark Street, W1
Why should you care? The Giaconda Dining room has long been a favourite of many in London since it opened four years ago. Now it's finished a revamp which has doubled the space, added a new kitchen and which will let it stay open seven days a week.

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Bar Tozino

In a nutshell: Bar jamon
Where is it? Maltby Street
Why should you care? His jamon stall's already one of the key draws at Maltby Street Market and now Chuse Valero of Tozino has expanded with the opening of Bar Tozino in one of the arches there.

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Buddha Bar

In a nutshell: Knightsbridge fave gets a revamp
Where is it? 145 Knightsbridge, SW1
Why should you care? The original Buddha Bar was open only for 18 months before shutting down. Now it's getting a second lease of life in a different location with new chefs in place, notably the former pastry chef at the Dorchester's China Tang. The two floor space, with cocktail bar, is massive (it's the old Chicago Rib Shack place) seating 240 in the restaurant, 60 in the Private Dining room and 100 in the bar.

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Cabana at Westfield London

In a nutshell: Brasilian in Westfield (in White City)
Where is it? Westfield, 3 Ariel Way, W12
Why should you care? Following success at Stratford and St GIles, this 140-seat restaurant menu will offer the best of Brasil. Dishes carried over from the existing restaurants include the cheese dough balls Pao de Queijo as well as crispy pastels (pastry pockets stuffed with cheese) and Chicken Coxinhas (croquettes of shredded chicken and spices). There will be barbecue skewers like spicy malagueta chicken, pork tenderloin with parmesan crust and Chimichurri Black Gold Rump Steak. Also on the menu will be Ribs and Brasilian homeslaw, as featured at this year’s Ribstock, and the Cabana Brasilian Burger, a spicy malagueta chicken breast with avocado, tomato, lettuce and chilli mayonnaise in half a brioche bun topped with a grilled chilli.

Tonteria

In a nutshell: Mahiki boss does Mexican
Where is it? 7-12 Sloane Square, SW1
Why should you care? Guy Pelly, the man behind Mahiki and Chelsea nightclub Public has opened this Mexican bar and restaurant on Sloane Square. It features a Mexican inspired menu and large range of cocktails including sharing cocktails including glasses in the shape of skulls or those in the shape of the masks used by Mexican wrestlers.

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Hawksmoor Air Street

In a nutshell: Steak maestros embrace fish too
Where is it? 5a Air Street, W1J
Why should you care? This is the fourth restaurant from the steakhouse boys, but this time it also has a strong focus on fish which will be cooked on a charcoal grill and is being overseen by fish maestro Mitch Tonks. It's a big old room too, seating up to 235.

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The Shed

In a nutshell: Brothers Gladwin bring small British plates to Notting Hill
Where is it? 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8
Why should you care? The Gladwin brothers, who are each a farmer, a chef and a restaurateur have joined up to create this new British restaurant and bar. Richard Gladwin (who launched Brawn and Bunga Bunga) will manage the place, Gregory Gladwin will supply the restaurant with from the family farm, and chef Oliver Gladwin (who's worked at Launceston Place and River Cottage) will be inventing "spontaneous dishes from produce that is readily available in a flamboyant fashion". Expect West Mersea Rock Oysters, sharing plates of home-cured Nutbourne fennel seed salami, slow cooked dishes of rabbit ravioli, cured hotsmoked pheasant breast and more.

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Parlour

In a nutshell: Jesse Dunford Wood comes to Kensal Green
Where is it? Regent Street, Kensal Green
Why should you care? He's had a big hit with the Mall Tavern and now Jesse Dunford Wood has expanded further to Kensal Green.

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Burger & Lobster Farringdon

In a nutshell: B&L goes East
Where is it? 38 St John Street, EC1
Why should you care? It's the second venue that B&L bought from Bistro Du Vin serving the same lobster, lobster roll or burger and chips that's doing so well elsewhere.

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Del Mercato

In a nutshell: Vinopolis branches out
Where is it? Vinopolis, Borough
Why should you care? Claudio Pulze, a mainstay of the London restaurant industry (Ramsay, Wareing, Atherton and Locatelli have all worked with him) has opened a new restaurant attached to Borough's Vinopolis. It's divided into three sections - Bar Del Mercato a bar (that also serves bar snacks), a pizzeria called Osteria Del Mercato and a more traditional restaurant called Restaurante Del Mercato. Pulze is aiming to serve "high-quality, traditional Italian food."

Garufin

In a nutshell: Argentinian in Holborn
Where is it? Lambs Conduit Passage, Holborn
Why should you care? Argentinian grill Garufa is hugely popular in Highbury, and this sees them expanding to Holborn. Opening on Lambs Conduit Passage, this is an "Argentine kitchen" specialising in regional Argentine food and wine.

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Beard to Tail

In a nutshell: Meaty pop-up turns permanent
Where is it? The City
Why should you care? The team behind the Shoreditch cocktail institution, Callooh Callay, previewed this restaurant with a pop-up which gave us an idea of what the real thing will deliver. Expect a big focus on meat (tartare, pulled beef, pigs trotters, pork loin) and plenty of strong cocktails and waistline busting alcoholic desserts.

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Colbert

In a nutshell: The Oriel reborn
Where is it? 50-51 Sloane Square, SW1
Why should you care? After the previous restaurant, the Oriel, was closed down by the owner Earl Cadogan for not being good enough, Corbin and King have snatched up the space. The new 6000 square restaurant is "a true all-day ‘grand cafe’, providing eating and grazing from breakfast through to later evening".

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Bonnie Gull Seafood Shack

In a nutshell: Pop-up restaurant goes permanent
Where is it? Foley Street, Fitzrovia, W1
Why should you care? They've already run a number of pop-up projects around London, now the people behind Bonnie Gull (Seafood Shack, Bonnie & Wild and Bonnie-on-sky) have opened their first permanent restaurant. As per their previous projects, the Seafood Shack will be featuring only responsibly sourced and 100% British produce.

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Dishoom Shoreditch

In a nutshell: Indian Cafe expands
Where is it? 7 Boundary Street, E2 7JE
Why should you care? Dishoom has been a big hit in Covent Garden and has now moved east. The new venue will have bar and dining area and will add an outside courtyard too.

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House of Wolf

In a nutshell: Experimental dining on Upper Street
Where is it? 181 Upper Street, N1
Why should you care? House of Wolf has taken over an old listed building and a former music hall and the new owners are going to be making much of the building's heritage. The ground floor Music Hall bar sees vaudeville cabaret and literary salons as part of its entertainment roster. Upstairs the Apothecary bar has gas lamp lighting and will serve up cocktails combining trad Victorian recipes with modern cutting-edge techniques. A further floor up will be the dining areas - the Parlour with a dumb-waiter cum steam-punk conveyor belt, an Attic dining room and a Wolf Den bar.

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Chooks

In a nutshell: Chicken & ribs
Where is it? 43 The Broadway, Muswell Hill, N10
Why should you care? This is the latest restaurant to join the current chicken craze and is from Gideon Joffe, the son of the Giraffe founders. This is open seven days a week, selling grilled and buttermilk chicken and - to mix things up - host a special rib night on Fridays.

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Outlaw's Seafood and Grill at the Capital

In a nutshell: Two starred Michelin chef from Cornwall comes to London
Where is it? Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge
Why should you care? Two Michelin starred Nathan Outlaw has opened this restaurant in the revamped Capital dining room which will seat 50 people. Expect dishes like Cornish crab on toast and roast brill on the bone, all created by head chef Peter Biggs who has worked with Outlaw for ten years.

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Burger Breakout

In a nutshell: Gastropub burgers done right
Where is it? 33 New Oxford Street, W1
Why should you care? Burger Breakout was a success at its one-day pop-up event at St Chad's Place earlier this Summer. Now the man behind it, Dave Aherne (aka Cork Gourmet Guy) has joined up with the Old Crown pub on New Oxford Street to completely revamp their menu. There are Burger Breakout burgers on the menu along with a selection of ribs, chicken wings, tacos and more.

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Kitchen Table

In a nutshell: Bubbledogs' upmarket sibling
Where is it? Fitzrovia, 70 Charlotte St, London W1
Why should you care? It was, to many, the main event of the two part restaurant from James Knappett and Sandia Chang. Here you can expect a new meal almost every visit as the menu evolves depending on the chef's preferences and the seasons. And all this in a setting that sees you seated around the open kitchen watching and interacting with the chefs.

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Moreno Cedroni at the Baglioni

In a nutshell: Michelin starred Italian chef comes to Kensington
Where is it? 60 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, SW7
Why should you care? Moreno Cedroni runs three restaurants in Ancona - one of them the two Michelin-starred fish restaurant La Madonnina del Pescatore. He's come to London to open up a diffusion restaurant at the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington - along the lines of what Daniel Boulud did when he opened Bar Boulud.

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Edwin's Wine Bar

In a nutshell: Lyon wine bar comes to the UK
Where is it? 18 Phipp Street, Shoreditch, EC2A
Why should you care? Edwin Chan has previously opened an Edwin's in Lyon and this new outing specialises in well priced French wines alongside classic Lyonnais and regional French dishes. 

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Bounce

In a nutshell: More ping ponging
Where is it? 121 Holborn , W1
Why should you care? Hot on the heels of Ping is another Ping Pong venue, this time from the person behind All Star Lanes. It has been designed by Russell Sage (who did Bread Street Kitchen and the Zetter Townhouse) and has a raised restaurant serving serve wood-fired pizzas and British-inspired cocktails that overlook the 17 tables.

Green Man & French Horn

In a nutshell: Terroirs does Loire
Where is it? 54 Saint Martin's Lane, WC2
Why should you care? This is the latest opening from the people behind Terroirs and Brawn. It'll be focusing mainly on wines from the Loire valley and differs from their other restaurants due to a new seafood menu.

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Honky Tonk

In a nutshell: Supperclub owner goes American.
Where is it? Hollywood Road, Chelsea
Why should you care? The founder of Supperclub, Mark Cutler, is opening this American/Italian deli/restaurant with small and large plates and a wood burning oven. Expect a cocktail menu with beer and tobacco infused cocktails and live music.

Il Tempo

In a nutshell: Aperitivo in Covent Garden
Where is it? 48 Chandos Place, WC2N
Why should you care? This ground-floor and basement bar/restaurant includes an open-table Italian delicatessen, covering various Italian regions as well as niche Italian wines. You'll be able to eat as much as you like in the evening, as long as you're willing to pay slightly more for your drinks - roughly a £2 surcharge.

Jam Tree Clapham

In a nutshell: West London pub goes south
Where is it? 13-19 Old Town, Clapham, SW4
Why should you care? They already have two popular gastropubs in Chelsea and Kensington and now the Jam Tree is going south. Expect a menu that features British dishes with "colonial favourites from countries as diverse as Malaysia, South Africa, Canada and India".

Aveqia

In a nutshell: Cook and eat in the City
Where is it? 2 St. Bride Street, EC4A
Why should you care? This new concept from Sweden lets you cook your dinner, under the guise of chefs from Michelin starred restaurants, and then sit down and eat it in their restaurant - kind of a laid back cooking class.

The Factory House

In a nutshell: Victorian industry themed underground restaurant
Where is it? Leadenhall Market
Why should you care? The subterranean restaurant is an all-day affair and will "celebrate the age of modern industrialists".The food is overseen by Sean Davies, formerly Executive Chef at the Tate restaurants, and features seasonal British food, while wines and cocktails will be run by Fluid Movement, best known for Purl.

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Death by Burrito

In a nutshell: Rebel burrito society
Where is it? Catch Bar, 22 Kinglsand Road, E2
Why should you care? The Rebel Dining Society are joining up with Catch Bar in Shoreditch to create a contemporary Mexican grill and cocktail bar. Expect mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana (from Worship Street) to create plenty of tequila based cocktails.

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Chrysan

In a nutshell: Japanese Three Michelin starred restaurant opens in London
Where is it? Snowden Street, London EC2A 2DQ.
Why should you care? Kikunoi restaurant in Japan is a three Michelin starred restaurant from Yoshihiro Murata serving Kaiseki cuisine since 1912 (Japanese style cuisine with western haute cuisine influences). Murata's Chrysan will be less formal than his Kyoto restaurant but has extensive à la carte and tasting menus as well as a set lunch menu plus a bento box option for time-pressed City workers.

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Old Bengal Warehouse - Fish Market, New Street Grill, Old Bengal Bar

In a nutshell: Tea warehouse turns to stiffer drinks
Where is it? New Street, EC2
Why should you care? This old warehouse dating from 1771 has undergone a complete revamp, with two new restaurants and a wine shop. The New Street Grill will focus on steaks and showcase the British produce, Fish Market will be a more laid-back all-day dining spot and Old Bengal Bar will be a cocktail bar.

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The Perkin Reveller

In a nutshell: Banqueting in the City
Where is it? Tower Bridge Wharf
Why should you care? This "dining hall" is right next door to the Tower of London and has bespoke furniture, plenty of outside seating and a British seasonal menu.

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Restaurant Michael Nadra

In a nutshell: Nadra comes to Primrose Hill
Where is it? 42 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, NW1
Why should you care? Nadra's original Chiswick restaurant is a hit with the locals and this sees him moving north to Primrose Hill. Exepct a menu with British, European and Asian ingredients as well as a martini bar.

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B-Soho

In a nutshell: Soho pizerria
Where is it? 21 - 22 Poland St. Soho, London W1
Why should you care? Taking the place of 52 North, this is a pizzeria and cocktail bar from the people behind Project London, 5 Pollen Street and others offering pizzas cooked in just 90 seconds.

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Tramontana Brindisa

In a nutshell: Mediterranean food in Shoreditch
Where is it? 152-154 Curtain Road, Shoreditch
Why should you care? It's the Brindisa group's fourth restaurant after taking on Soho, Borough and Kensington.This one will be mainly featuring Mediterranean food and will also be blessed with a Cava menu.

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South Place

In a nutshell: Shoreditch-style glam for the city
Where is it? Moorgate
Why should you care? D&D London, former owners of the Great Eastern, are opening another city hotel property, this time in Moorgate. The seven-story property on South Place will have a ground-floor bar and restaurant and Angler, a rooftop restaurant and bar with terrace. As there isn't much in the way of glamorous dining in Moorgate, this should be an eagerly-awaited opening for those with a decent expenses tab.

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Disiac

In a nutshell: Seafood & champagne
Where is it? Soho, 6 Greek Street, W1D 4ED
Why should you care? This seafood and champagne restaurant focuses on Italian seafood cuisine (from head chef Michele de Rosa, previously at Cecconi’s) and a selection of champagnes. There's also a raw bar with an open kitchen, plenty of leather booths for dinner and a DJ for late nights.

Assiette Anglaise

In a nutshell: Morgan M's replacement
Where is it? 489 Liverpool Road, Islington, N7
Why should you care? This restaurant has taken over the space left by Morgan M in Islington. It is an all-day dining restaurant from Head Chef Elton Inglis, formerly of Petrus and Racine. He'll be cooking seasonal dishes based on French brasserie classics.

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Simply Fish

In a nutshell: Sustainable fish chain launches
Where is it? 4 Inverness Street, London, NW1 7HJ
Why should you care? This is the first of a new chain (with more to follow soon at St Paul's and Chiswick). You'll be able to select the fish you want, tell them how you want it cooked, and pair it with one of the sauces on offer. Expect plenty of shellfish too and a deli counter.

Apero at the Ampersand Hotel

In a nutshell: Victorian hotel gets a revamp
Where is it? 10 Harrington Road, SW7
Why should you care? This Victorian hotel in South Kensington (just opposite the underground) has completed a refit and features two new restaurants. First, there's Apero aperitivo bar serving classic cocktails and small plates. Next up are "The Drawing rooms" where they'll be serving afternoon tea and artisanal coffee and finally there will be the Wine Room, an exclusive private fine dining room.

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Bubbledogs

In a nutshell: Ledbury chef goes it alone
Where is it? 70 Charlotte Street, W1
Why should you care? Ledbury chef James Knappett and his wife Sandia Chang, (sommelier at Roganic) have opened a restaurant of two halves. Bubbledogs at the front which is open now serves up brilliant hot dogs alongside Grower champagne and other sparkling wines. At the back will be Kitchen Table, where Knappett will "host intimate lunches and dinners with a maximum of 19 guests seated directly around his kitchen (this opens on September 18).

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Pizza East Kentish Town

In a nutshell: Soho House Pizza goes north
Where is it? Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town
Why should you care? This is the latest pizzerria from the Soho House team - expect a similar offering to its predecessors.

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Chicken Shop

In a nutshell: Soho House does chicken
Where is it? Kentish Town
Why should you care? This new venture from Soho House has opened beneath the Pizza East Kentish Town and will focus solely on selling rotisserie chicken using their bespoke technique.

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SliderBar

In a nutshell: Lucky Chip comes to Soho
Where is it? Player Bar, 8 Broadwick Street, WC1
Why should you care? Lucky Chip have taken the London burger scene by storm. Following a successful ongoing residency at the Sebright Arms pub in Hackney, Ben Denner and his team have developed a 'miniaturised Lucky Chip' in the form of Sliderbar. The menu will consist mainly of, you guessed it, sliders. The sliders on offer are combination of existing favourites as well as a number of exclusive new burgers. There'll be table service, matching drinks, interesting side dishes and Ben's signature 'Slider dessert bar'. 

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Sacro Cuore Pizza

In a nutshell: Top Ealing pizzeria comes to Kensal Rise
Where is it? 45 Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise NW10 3NB
Why should you care? The Ealing original - Santa Maria Pizza - is viewed by many to be one of London's best pizzerias - and now it's opened another branch in Kensal Rise with the same menu intact as well as some outside seating.

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Caravan King's Cross

In a nutshell: Coffee bar/restaurant comes to King's Cross
Where is it? Granary Building, King's Cross
Why should you care? The original opened up in Exmouth Market to great reviews and now they've opened their second restaurant in the recently renovated Granary Building in King's Cross. As with the original, there is a large coffee roastery on-site which supplies Caravan's coffees and there will be inside and outside seating on the square. It will serve a "food well-travelled" menu all-day as well as serving cocktails at the bar.

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The Black Pig & White Pearls

In a nutshell: Spanish Tapas in Stoke Newington
Where is it? 61 Newington High Street, N16
Why should you care? The Black Pig used to run a series of pop-up events and this is their first permanent restaurant. Expect high quality Spanish tapas and look out for their speciality Iberico Jamon.

Tommi's Burger Joint

In a nutshell: Icelandic burgers in Marylebone
Where is it? 58 Marylebone Lane, W1
Why should you care? Hamborgara Tómasar aka Tommi's Hamburger Joint opened in 2003 in Reykjavik by Tommi Tómasson who's apparently credited with bringing modern burgers to Iceland. It's a spot favoured by celebrities and burger junkies alike - and this is his first London outpost.

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Honest Burgers Soho

In a nutshell: Brixton's fave burgers come to Soho
Where is it? Meard Street, W1
Why should you care? Honest Burgers were one of the first to help kick off the current burger craze with their home in Brixton Market. Now they've opened their second restaurant right in the heart of Soho with a burgers, beer and wine offering.

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Duck & Waffle

In a nutshell: 24 hour rooftop party
Where is it? Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC1
Why should you care? From the company behind Sushi Samba, Duck & Waffle is an all-day restaurant in the true sense of the word, open 24 hours, 7 days a week. It'll take over the 40th floor with amazing wraparound views over London - showcased by floor-to-ceiling windows. There'll be an open kitchen and a 24 seat chef bar with artisanal cocktails and a private dining room.

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Polpo Smithfield

In a nutshell: Polpo goes east
Where is it? Cowcross Street London EC1
Why should you care? It's clearly been far too long since the last Russell Norman opening. This new Polpo sees him taking the Venetian restaurant further east to Smithfield and adding some outside seating as well as a downstairs Negroni bar. Reservations will be accepted up till 5pm, and then it's the usual no-reservations policy.

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Bibigo

In a nutshell: Korean chain comes to London
Where is it? 55-58 Great Marlborough Street, W1
Why should you care? Bibigo is a popular restaurant chain in South Korea which set out to reinvent the bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables) as a fast-food meal. They've restaurants in Singapore, Beijing and Los Angeles and also sell sauces across the US. Now they've come to London with a restaurant and bar.

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Ping

In a nutshell: Drink, food and ping pong.
Where is it? Earls Court Road, SW5
Why should you care? Ping Pong tables have been popping up around town for a while now they're coming to a restaurant in London. Expect a mix of pizzas, cocktails and three ping pong tables to test your skills on.

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Sushisamba London

In a nutshell: Skyscraper fusion
Where is it? Heron Tower, Bishopsgate EC1
Why should you care? Sushisamba is a Japanese/Brazilian/Peruvian fusion restaurant previously seen in various glitzy US destinations. As one of the destination restaurants in the new Heron Tower near Liverpool Street, it has taken over the Sky Bar and restaurant at the top of the new skyscraper with outside terraces on either side of the restaurant - so expect an impressive view.

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Bentley's Sea Grill at Harrods

In a nutshell: Richard Corrigan comes to the food hall
Where is it? Harrods
Why should you care? Richard Corrigan hs taken over the Sea Grill in Harrod's Meat & Fish Hall and turned it into an outpost of his Piccadilly restaurant Bentley's. There is a crustacean bar, seafood cocktails and pies and the decor of the original Bentley's has been recreated on site at Harrods.

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Pig & Butcher

In a nutshell: Princess of Shoreditch comes to Islington
Where is it? 80 Liverpool Road, N1
Why should you care? This is the third gastropub from the people behind the Lady Ottoline and the Princess of Shoreditch. It's taken over the place of the former Islington Tap and will be making rustic food with freshly sourced meat and fish while making plenty use of its wood-fired oven. In the kitchen is Swedish chef Robbin Holmgren whose had stints at St John and St John Bread & Wine and has also run supperclubs with the Clove Club (who now co-run the Ten Bells).

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Burger & Lobster Soho

In a nutshell: £20 lobster & chips come to Soho
Where is it? 36 Dean Street, W1
Why should you care? The original was a massive hit and we loved it too. Now it's expanded to the middle of Soho, and as before is charging only £20 for either a lobster, a lobster roll or a burger - all served with chips and salad.

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Union Jacks Covent Garden

In a nutshell: Jamie comes to the piazza for pizza
Where is it? Covent Garden Market Building
Why should you care? Jamie Oliver has been expanding his flatbread/pizza business with US pizza supremo Chris Bianco. This latest project sees him taking over a central space in the Covent Garden Piazza that, until recently, hosted Canteen. As part of this venture, he's also taken over a nearby underground restaurant as a bar/extra seats, unofficially called "the dungeons".

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Rita's Dining

In a nutshell: Chicken & Waffles in Dalston
Where is it? 33-35 Stoke Newington Road, N16
Why should you care? This new restaurant in Dalston is by Jackson Boxer, the man behind the much-lauded Brunswick House Cafe. As the man himself says: "expect fried chicken & waffles, ox-heart tacos, shrimp rolls, soy & ginger hot wings, patty melts and pulled pork with duck heart baked beans."

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Heliot Lounge, Bar & Restaurant

In a nutshell: Hippodrome starts gambling
Where is it? Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square
Why should you care? Changing the Hippodrome Theatre into a huge casino on Leicester Square means there will be a new dining opportunity added too. The Heliot Lounge Bar and Restaurant is on a balcony overlooking the main casino floor and is going for a West End brasserie vibe. It's run by the One Group, who up until now have mainly been based in America with their STK brand and more recently the Gansevoort Hotel on Park Avenue in New York.

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Rattlesnake

In a nutshell: Walkabout revived
Where is it? 56 Upper Street, Islington N1
Why should you care? Irish designer Paul Daly, who once worked across the road at the Dome (now Byron), has come back to Islington to revive the closed Walkabout pub. Expect Tex-Mex food, live music and a rooftop terrace.

Banca

In a nutshell: Glamorous new Italian.
Where is it? 30 North Audley Street, Mayfair
Why should you care? Arjun Waney (co -owner of Zuma), together with his brother Peter and London restaurateur Giuliano Lotto (Il Baretto, The Arts Club, La Petite Maison and Aurelia) are behind this classic new Italian which promises great tasting food and more than a fair dollop of glamour.

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Lardo

In a nutshell: London Fields charcuterie
Where is it? Richmond Road, London Fields E8.
Why should you care? This new opening in London Fields is a charcuterie bar and restaurant with chefs from Zucca and L'Anima. Expect freshly-baked pizza and more from an amazing disco-ball woodfired oven.

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Lima

In a nutshell: Peruvian in Soho
Where is it? 31 Rathbone Place,  London W1T
Why should you care? This Peruvian restaurant is from Virgilio Martinez, former Executive Chef at Astrid y Gaston, listed on the San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list. It will be "integrating Peruvian traditional cuisine with a modern and contemporary twist."

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Dach & Sons, Purl NW

In a nutshell: People behind Purl open a slider bar
Where is it? 68 Heath Street, Hampstead NW3
Why should you care? This Slider bar in Hampstead is from Fluid Movement, who also own trendy bars Purl and the Worship Street Whistling Shop. Hot dogs and sliders feature on the menu while the bar is heavily focused around whiskey based drinks. In addition to the main bar, Purl has opened their second location on the first floor.

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The Fat of the Land

In a nutshell: Marylebone gastropub
Where is it? 35 New Cavendish Street, London W1
Why should you care? This new gastropub has taken over over the space of the Duke of York pub. It's from the people behind the Peasant (in Clerkenwell) and the Norfolk Arms (in Bloomsbury) and promises seasonal pan-Mediterranean food, local beers and more.

Upstairs at the Ten Bells

In a nutshell: Young Turk goes it alone
Where is it? Ten Bells, Commercial Street London E1
Why should you care? As Young Turks at the Ten Bells comes to an end, James Lowe may be looking elsewhere but Isaac McHale and the Clove Club are continuing with the restaurant above the Ten Bells pub. This time there is an a la carte menu instead of the tasting, and they're joined by ex-Ledbury chef Giorgio Ravelli in the kitchen.

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Brasserie Zédel

In a nutshell: Corbin & King go Parisian
Where is it? 2 Sherwood Street, Quadrant 3, W1
Why should you care? Set in the newly revamped development just off Piccadilly (where the old Regent Palace Hotel used to be), this is a Parisian café/brasserie with an Art Deco interior as well as cocktail and jazz bars. It's an all-day restaurant with a focus on value for money, so expect something a bit more mid-range than the Delaunay.

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Tonkotsu

In a nutshell: Soho ramen
Where is it? 63 Dean Street, W1
Why should you care? The owners of Tsuru sushi have opened the doors on their new ramen bar in Soho. There will be three ramen dishes on offer: London Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen and Tokyo Spicy which has shredded pork and their home-made chilli oil. In addition to the ramen, there'll also be fresh, hand-made gyoza (dumplings) and a crab cream korokke (Japanese croquettes).

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The Potting Shed

In a nutshell: English cuisine in revamped hotel
Where is it? The Dorset Square Hotel, 39-40 Dorset Square, NW1
Why should you care? The new Dorset Square Hotel, a boutique hotel in Marylebone from Firmdale (who are also behind the Charlotte Street Hotel), has a restaurant and bar called The Potting Shed (as it was originally named back in the 80s). It's an English brasserie style cuisine using locally sourced and seasonal produce, and will have a cricketing theme (as the original Lord's was at this location).

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Hundred Crows Rising

In a nutshell: Islingon gastropub
Where is it? 58 Penton Street,N1
Why should you care? This gastropub used to be the site of the Compass and has now been taken over by the people behind another popular Islington gastropub, the Elk in the Woods. Expect an all-day British themed menu and plenty of craft beers.

Brooklyn Bite

In a nutshell: NYC style pizza
Where is it? 342 King's Road, Chelsea, SW3
Why should you care? This is planned to be the first of many Brooklyn Bite pizzerias and is serving huge 18 inch New York style pizzas, offering both eat-in and take-out. The basement bar is modelled over a New York speakeasy lounge.

Evans & Peel Detective Agency

In a nutshell: West London speakeasy
Where is it? 310c Earls Court Road, SW5
Why should you care? It's another secret bar - one accessed through a secret entrance by those in the know (or able to use the Internet and find out). You can expect 1920's "prohibition era" furniture and the same attitude to the drinks with crockery for the cocktails and bottles of beer will be served in brown paper bags. Food will be sliders and pork butts and beef brisket slow smoked on site in the custom-built smoker.

Tapasia

In a nutshell: Pan Asian tapas in Soho
Where is it? 32 Old Compton St, W1
Why should you care? This new asian tapas joint is from the same people behind tsunami. Expect dynamite beef skewers, octopus with mango and walnuts, lobster shu mai, and lamb cutlets with kimchi.

Donostia

In a nutshell: Tapas in Marylebone
Where is it? Seymour Place in Portman Village, Marylebone
Why should you care? Tomasz Baranski, the former head chef at Barrafina, is serving up Basque-style tapas and pintxos such as Pil-Pil cod and stuffed squid in ink, as well as more mainstream Spanish dishes like croquetas and tortilla. As for the wine, the list includes various Basque specialities such as txakoli a slightly sparkling, dry, low-alcohol white wine.

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28:50

In a nutshell: Wine goes west
Where is it? Marylebone Lane
Why should you care? The people behind 28:50, Xavier Rousset and Agnar Sverrisson (who are also behind Texture) have just opened another branch of the "wine workshop and kitchen" on Marylebone Lane. It has a slightly larger menu than its City cousin and will continue a strong focus on wine.

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Il Ristorante at the Bulgari London

In a nutshell: Luxury in Knightsbridge
Where is it? 171 Knightsbridge, SW7 
Why should you care? The luxury brand already has boutique hotels in Bali and Milan, as well as restaurants in Tokyo and has now arrived in London. The Head Chef will be Robin Pepi, previously at Alain Ducasse's Italian restaurant La Trattoria in Monaco (and was previously at Aubergine and the Oak Room in London). Expect an 80 seater Italian restaurant and bar (with its own entrance) with a focus on contemporary Italian food. And don't expect it to be cheap.

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The Gate

In a nutshell: Vegetarian in Islington
Where is it? 370 St John Street, EC1V
Why should you care? This vegetarian restaurant serving " Indo-Iraqi Jewish" food is already popular in Hammersmith and has now come to Islington, just around the corner from Sadlers Wells theatre. Expect a menu that changes monthly with several signature dishes and plenty of organic wine.

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Thatched House

In a nutshell: The Ship sails west
Where is it? 115 Dalling Road, Hammersmith, W6
Why should you care? This refurbished pub is from the people who brought you The Ship in Wandsworth, so while details are thin on the ground, if it's anything like the Ship it will be a storming success with west London's foodies.

Coco di Mama

In a nutshell: Speedy pasta
Where is it? 115 London Wall
Why should you care? After a successful launch on Fleet Street, "quick service" Italian restaurant Coco di Mama is already adding another venue. This time they'll be opening on the corner of London Wall and Moorgate, but with the same style of Italian food at the original venue. The new venue will be open for breakfast (for breakfast ciabattas and more) and lunch.

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Sonny's Kitchen

In a nutshell: Kitchen W8 goes further west.
Where is it? 92-94 Church Road, SW13
Why should you care? Following on from the success of Kitchen W8 - the last joint venture between restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas and chef Philip Howard  - the pair have joined forces for a second venture. They've relaunched Sonny’s Restaurant in Barnes as Sonny's Kitchen.

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Gaslight Grill

In a nutshell: Edwardian steakhouse
Where is it? Battersea Park Road, London SW11
Why should you care? This is a modern steakhouse set in "neo Edwardian surroundings" with all the grills matched with dipping sauces - such as venison with pineapple marmalade. There is also be a gin palace featuring a wide variety of gins, including some locals, and a selection of real ales.

Hix at the Tramshed

In a nutshell: Tramshed revived
Where is it? Shoreditch, EC2
Why should you care? Mark Hix is back in force in East London with this huge new addition featuring a menu based around chicken and steak. Look out for the enormous Damien Hirst "cock and bull" as you enter.

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Shrimpy's

In a nutshell: Bistrotheque filling station
Where is it? King's Cross filling station, York Road
Why should you care? Bistrotheque has moved into the old filling station opposite King's Place (and the Guardian building) around the back of King's Cross station. On the food front Chef Director Tom Collins has been taking trips to the Americas for inspiration and reinterpreting recipes to come up with dishes such as Fried Chicken with Humita, Peruvian Ceviche and a Pineapple Stack.

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Reform Social and Grill

In a nutshell: Bar with very British bar snacks
Where is it? The Mandeville Hotel, Mandeville Place, W1
Why should you care? Located in the Mandeville Hotel on Mandeville Place, the very British snacks on offer include duck faggots with game chips, crispy lamb bacon with mint jelly, Welsh Wagyu beef burgers and Isle of Wight tomatoes on toast. Plus bigger plates include Salt Baked Beetroot with Easter Egg radish and Golden Cross goat’s cheese and Lamb Cutlets Reform served with wild garlic.

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Georgina's

In a nutshell: City Slicker turns restaurateur
Where is it? 56 Barnes High Street, SW13
Why should you care? Nicola Horlick is turning to food and opening a cafe/restaurant in leafy Barnes village with top London chef Adam Byatt on board as a partner. Expect a deli counter for salads, cakes and sarnies (eat in or take away) and then dishes in the evening will include grilled sea-bream with harissa and toasted cous cous and warm beetroot salad with nuts and apple vinegar or grilled fish and chargrilled meats from the purpose built BBQ.

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Mazi

In a nutshell: Famed chef to reinvent Greek dining
Where is it? Hillgate Street, Notting Hill
Why should you care? This new modern Greek restaurant has enlisted two of Greece's top chefs to create the menu Athinagoras Kostakos, executive head chef at Bill and Coo Mykonos (and who recently did a guest stint at the Capital hotel) and George Venieris, executive head chef at the roof garden restaurant at the Electra Palace Hotel in Athens. It'll have a deli and outside seating and offer authentic Greek produce like lobster with orzo pasta, and warm feta pastries marinated in honey and black sesame.

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Vinoteca Soho

In a nutshell: Wine bar expands
Where is it? 53-55 Beak St, Soho
Why should you care? It already has a branch north of Oxford Street in Marylebone, and now the popular wine bar is coming into the heart of Soho. Expect a similar approach as their other two locations with a bar, dining room and wine shop across two levels.

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Central & Co

In a nutshell: Soho brasserie
Where is it? 22 Great Marlborough Street, W1F
Why should you care? Formerly 22 Below, this Soho brasserie is focused on British sourced produce with an emphasis on small plates. There's a ground floor restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and a downstairs bar with a large amount of wines by the glass (including ten sparkling wines).

Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte

In a nutshell: Steak frites in Canary Wharf
Where is it? Mackenzie Walk, Canary Wharf 
Why should you care? It's been a hit in the City and Marylebone and now the steak frites specialist is coming to Canary Wharf, offering the signature (and only) dish for £21 and promising lunch in under an hour for busy banking types.

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Draft House Lordship Lane

In a nutshell: Expanding pub chain.
Where is it? 21 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich.
Why should you care? The latest outpost of the expanding Draft House comes to East Dulwich - bringing its trademarked foot long pork scratchings, Scotch eggs, burgers and plenty of beers

Meat Market

In a nutshell: More Meat Liquor
Where is it? Covent Garden
Why should you care? The follow up to Meat Liquor is more of a convenience food affair, so expect the queues to be considerably shorter. Expect a few new burgers and hot dogs, alcoholic milk shakes, soft serve developed with Ice Cream Union, and the option for take out if you can't grab a table.

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Lowcountry

In a nutshell: Southern American cuisine
Where is it? 4 Fulham High Street, SW6
Why should you care? It looks like the trend for American country cooking is set to continue in London as chefs Michael Kirk and Jennifer Ryan - both US natives - are cooking up "simple, seasonal American low country cuisine which encompasses cuisine from the southern wilds of the US from the Carolinas to the Gulf Coast". Highlights include a pinot noir marinated burger.

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Pan Chai and the Mango Tree at Harrods

In a nutshell: New Asian restaurants for posh shoppers
Where is it? Harrods, Knightsbridge 
Why should you care? These two new restaurants are both run by Eddie Lim, who runs the original Mango Tree and Awana. Pan Chai is a southeastern Asian restaurant offering sushi dishes, sashimi, salads and larger plates, including Harrods Special sushi rolls (crabmeat, tobiko, cucumber, topped with Japanese mayonnaise, salmon and spring onions). The Mango Tree aims to recreate the Belgravia Thai restaurant in the heart of Harrods.

Brasserie Blanc

In a nutshell: Raymond's latest place
Where is it? 1 Watling Street, EC4
Why should you care? This is the latest place for Raymond Blanc's growing brasserie chain.

Gillray's Steakhouse and Bar

In a nutshell: County hall gets the steak in.
Where is it? Marriott County Hall, SE1
Why should you care? The Marriott at County Hall certainly has the location right - and has now updated their restaurant to Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, named after an 18th century caricaturist of note (no, we'd never heard of him) and is apparently "the most English of English dining destinations". Everything will be from 35-day dry aged Hereford Cattle from the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate in Yorkshire. There will be nine cuts of steak in total, but it's already clear which dish is the star of the show - a 1000g ‘Bulls Head’ steak, butterfly cut, double rib steak served with the bone in.

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