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All the new London restaurants - recently opened restaurants in London

Information: 22 February 2026

Here's a complete guide to all the new London restaurants that have opened...

Upcoming London restaurants - hot new openings coming soon

Information: 22 February 2026

All the latest news on every upcoming London restaurant that's going to be opening in the capital. The only Coming Soon list you need.

Critics vs Influencers - the age-old war is back on, but is it all a bit overblown?

Information: 21 February 2026

Restaurateur Jeremy King's ban on influencers has sparked up the long-running debate over the role of restaurant bloggers and influencers. We look at the bigger digital picture.

"If you can dish it out, you'd better be able to take it". Comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, gives us the scoop on his first London restaurant, Kawan

Information: 10 February 2026

Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, talks to us about Kawan, his first London restaurant opening in Chinatown

"I don't think I've been more excited about a restaurant opening." Karan Gokani talks to us about the new Hoppers

Information: 19 January 2026

Karan Gokani first launched Hoppers in Soho ten years ago. Now he's getting ready to open up the fourth Hoppers in Shoreditch. But this time he's doing things a little differently, bringing in some new...

Carbone has arrived in London, we talk to Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick about their Mayfair debut

Information: 16 September 2025

The Carbone founders Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick give us the intel on their London opening, including what to order on your first visit and what's exclusive to the London menu.

The Murphia List 2025 - the Irish talent in London's food and drink scene right now

Information: 11 March 2025

Hot Dinners presents its 11th annual Murphia List - a celebration of the creative contribution made by Irish people to London's food and drink scene.

How to make the ultimate Irish cream tiramisu

Information: 11 March 2025

Promoted content Great British Bake Off winner Matty Edgell has come up with a belter of a recipe for a tiramisu made with Five Farms, the world’s first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur. It's the...

A family affair - what's it really like running a restaurant with your brother or sister

Information: 13 August 2024

As a brother and sister team ourselves here at Hot Dinners, we always take note when we hear about another group of siblings opening up a restaurant, cafe or bar here in London. Now we've...

New London hotel openings - the most interesting hotels coming soon to London

Information: 16 June 2021

London's hotel scene is a barometer of the city's health. Judging by what's coming our way, it's in rosy health with all manner of hotels with interesting bars and restaurants you'll want to know...

Honeyed Basque cheesecake recipe, from Crave by Ed Smith

Information: 01 June 2021

Ed Smith is back with his latest book, Crave. Find out how to make his Honeyed Basque Cheesecake.

How to make TikTok viral recipe Nobu's spicy tuna crispy rice

Information: 15 April 2021

When no-one could go to restaurants this past year, TikTok took over and served up various viral recipe hits - one of which was Nobu's amazing spicy tuna crispy rice. We went straight to the source, Nobu...

Mediterranean rice by Arros QD head chef Richard de la Cruz - London restaurant recipes

Information: 01 April 2021

Arros QD is top Spanish chef Quique Dacosta's Fitzrovia restaurant that specialises in paella - they're sharing with us one of their top recipes.

Full English Breakfast Shooter’s Sandwich by Max Halley - London restaurant recipes

Information: 18 March 2021

If you're planning a festival of alfresco for the month of April, Max's Picnic Book will be a mandatory part of your arsenal. This sandwich recipe is just a taste of the delights inside.

Spinach & goat’s cheese croquetas by José Pizarro - London restaurant recipes

Information: 11 March 2021

José Pizarro's book Basque takes a look at some of the best restaurants from the Basque country, and we've picked out one in particular for you to try. His croquetas are amazing - so here's a chance...

La Gran Carbonara by Big Mamma - London restaurant recipes

Information: 25 February 2021

This recipe is an Italian classic from Big Mamma, and is normally served up in a huge pecorino wheel at Gloria in Shoreditch.

London restaurant recipes - Kricket's Egg Bhurji With Berkswell & Shallots

Information: 18 February 2021

If you're after a book that looks so good you want to lick the pages, then Kricket - an Indian-inspired cookbook is the one for you

London restaurant recipes - killer Scotch eggs from the Bull & Last

Information: 11 February 2021

Celebrating London restarants by working our way through their cookbooks...

London restaurant recipes - chicken thighs and patatas panaderas by Sabor's Nieves Barragan

Information: 02 February 2021

Nieves Barragan's Sabor is one of the most highly-rated Spanish restaurants in London (with a Michelin star to boot). Here's one of her recipes to try at home, created in collaboration with Estrella...