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Coming Soon list
April 2026
Clio
In a nutshell: Modern Greek
Where? Marylebone - 66 Chiltern Street, London W1U 6NG
This Modern Greek restaurant has brought in an ex-Pied à Terre chef to head things up and will have a big focus on grilled fish.
When? 17 April 2026
Cafe Jikoni at V&A East
In a nutshell: Jikoni founders double up
Where? Stratford - East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The team behind Jikoni in Marylebone, Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, are taking on a new restaurant, this time one that is launching as part of the upcoming V&A East Museum.
When can you try it for yourself? 18 April 2026
Rum Kitchen
In a nutshell: Revived restaurant
Where? Camden - 6 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJ
After closing down its previous sites, Rum Kitchen has returned under new ownership, bringing beach shack-style food and rum cocktails to Camden.
When? 18 April (50% off food until 22 April)
Padella Soho
In a nutshell: Pasta restaurant goes central
Where? Soho - 2 Kingly Street, London W1B 5PB
On their 10th anniversary, one of London's best pasta restaurants is opening a third venue in the most central location yet. And yes, there will be beef shin ragu.
When? 18 April 2026 (Soft launch 18-19 April, full launch 21 April)
The Latimer
In a nutshell: Spiteri family team-up
Where? Ladbroke Grove - 274 Latimer Rd, London W10 6QW
This new Latimer Road pub sees five members of the Spiteri family teaming up, including food and drink from Lorcan and Fin Spiteri, last seen at Caravel.
When? 21 April 2026
Bancone City
In a nutshell: City pasta bar
Where? City of London - 7 Princes St, London EC2R 8AQ
Bancone is a pasta restaurant with a big focus on counter dining, with their silk handkerchiefs "carbonara" a signature dish. This City opening will be their biggest yet.
When? 22 April 2026
Garden Bar Grill and Smokehouse
In a nutshell: Cue Point go permanent
Where? White City - 41 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZ
After 10 years as pop-ups and residencies, Texas/Afghan BBQ specialists Cue Point are going permanent, opening a restaurant at The Garden Bar in White City.
When? 22 April 2026
Igni
In a nutshell: Theo Clench comes to Mayfair
Where? Mayfair - 12 St. George Street, London W1S 2FB
Taking over what used to be Humo, Igni will be headed up by ex-Cycene chef Theo Clench. His menu will remain as fire-led as Humo was, but shifts towards seafood.
When? 22 April 2026
MIKO Mei Fair
In a nutshell: Thai restaurant reborn
Where? Mayfair - 55 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
This is the latest from restaurateur Samyukta Nair and sees her bringing what was once Koyn Thai in a new guise, taking over the ground floor of MiMi Mei Fair.
When? 23 April 2026
Jolene Bridle Lane
In a nutshell: Top bakery comes to Soho
Where? Soho - 13 Bridle Lane, London W1F 9BT
The latest opening from Jolene is actually inside another shop, The Aries' flagship store in Soho. Here, the cafe will serve up coffee, sarnies and pastries to those who can't quite make the trip to North London.
When? 23 April 2026
The Golden Tooth
In a nutshell: Papi open a pub
Where? Stoke Newington - 79 Green Lanes, London N16 9BU
The team behind Papi are taking over what was The Leconfield pub and converting it into a nepub/restaurant, which they say they're taking a "grown up" approach to.
When? 24 April 2026
Tavern
In a nutshell: Nest 2.0
Where? Shoreditch - 374-378 Old St, London EC1V 9LT
What was Nest in Shoreditch is getting a complete revamp from the same team, now being billed as a British bistro.
When? 28 April 2026
Tigermilk Spitalfields
In a nutshell: Latin America goes large
Where? Spitalfields - London Fruit Exchange, Brushfield St, London E1 6AG
After opening on Charing Cross Road, the Latin-American themed restaurant Tigermilk is opening its second location and this one is absolutely massive, fitting in nearly 300.
When? 30 April 2026
Ornella
In a nutshell: Lupa sequel
Where? Hackney - 51 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG
The team behind Highbury's Lupa, actor Theo James, restaurateur Ed Templeton and chef Naz Hassan, are opening their follow up in Hackney, this time with a focus on Milanese cooking.
When? 30 April 2026
Burnt
In a nutshell: Bakery/restaurant from the west
Where? Bethnal Green - 278 Poyser Street, London E2 9RF
Burnt have already has success in Shepherd's Bush and Bloomsbury, and their third restaurant will be the first with its in-house bakery.
When? April 2026
Bar Etna
In a nutshell: Four Legs do pizza
Where? Stoke Newington - 47 Newington Green, London N16 9PX
Four Legs, the team behind The Plimsoll and Tollington's, are bringing over top pizza chef Joe Beddia (once deemed to serve the "Best Pizza in America") to lead the menu.
When? April 2026
Brutes of Mayfair
In a nutshell: Cocktails & Monster Munch
Where? Mayfair - 34A Bruton Place, London W1J 6NR
This new cocktail bar comes from a pair of ex-JKS bar people, has a pick-your-own martini card and is pairing drinks with Monster Munch.
When? April 2026
May 2026
Oudh 1772
In a nutshell: Opheem comes to London
Where? Borough - 66 Union St, London SE1 1TD
Chef Aktar Islam is the man behind two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Opheem in Birmingham and this will be his first London restaurant, set in a three-storey listed building and which will have a focus on Awadhi cooking
When? 1 May 2026
Lokal
In a nutshell: Modern Turkish
Where? Fitzrovia - 7-8 Market Place, London W1W 8AG
Taking over what's frankly been a tricky space for past operators, this is going to be serving up a modern Turkish menu, touring the country's regions and comes from the team behind Fred Bakery.
When? 5 May 2026
Kawan
In a nutshell: Ungle Roger launches a restaurant
Where? Chinatown - 12 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BP
Nigel Ng, who's better known by his comedy alter ego Uncle Roger, is opening a restaurant that will be serving up a range of Asian and family-style dishes "reinterpreted through a modern British lens."
When? 5 May 2026
All Roads
In a nutshell: Supperclub goes permanent
Where? Brixton - 44 Atlantic Road, London SW9 8JN
Malika Green and Paschelle Brown are turning their supperclub into a permanent restaurant, promising a menu of comfort food that's inspired by their shared Caribbean heritage, as well as British, European and Southern American influences.
When? 5 May 2026
MA/NA
In a nutshell: Los Mochis goes Japanese
Where? Mayfair - 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 7PH
The Thesleff Group has had a big hit with the two Los Mochis restaurants (and the omakase spaces inside) and now they're turning their attention to a high-end Japanese restaurant.
When? 6 May 2026
Bar Des Pres (mk II)
In a nutshell: Cyril Lignac moves house
Where? Mayfair - 41 South Audley St, London, W1K 2PS
Cyril Lignac is taking his restaurant Bar Des Pres to a completely new location (albeit still within Mayfair). Taking over the space that used to be Socca, this will have a similar mix of French and East-Asian cuisine as the original.
When? 7 May 2026
Kinz
In a nutshell: Lebanese restaurant takes over a bank
Where? Notting Hill - 50 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JD
Taking over a bank that was built in the 1930s, Kinz is a Lebanese restaurant that will be an all-day restaurant that focuses on both classic dishes alongside some more contemporary takes. It'll have a deli too
When? 11 May 2026
Arcade Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Third version of the upmarket food hall
Where? Covent Garden - 6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ
The latest outpost of Arcade, the upmarket food hall group, features everything from a new Plaza Khao Gaeng to a Gracey's pizzeria, as well as a new coffee/cocktail opening.
When? 15 May 2026
Zylia
In a nutshell: Greek/Cypriot taverna
Where? Covent Garden - 6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ
Ex-Kiln Head Chef and the co-owner of Singburi, Nick Molyviatis, is the man behind this Greek/Cypriot taverna that's a standalone restaurant opening as part of Arcade Covent Garden.
When? 22 May 2026
The Sea, The Sea
In a nutshell: Seafood restaurant gets a lot bigger
Where? Chelsea - 243 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0AW
Fishmonger and seafood bar The Sea the Sea is moving across the road from its first site to a much bigger space and they're adding an upstairs seafood bistro.
When? 29 May 2026
Banquet 88
In a nutshell: Dim sum on the docks
Where? St Katharine Docks - Unit 2, Commodity Quay, London E1W 1AZ
The folks behind the Good Fortune Club are coming into the centre of town with Banquet 88, being described as "a premium Cantonese dining experience".
When? May 2026
Nammos London
In a nutshell: Mykonos restaurant in Mayfair
Where? 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY
Nammos is a big deal in Mykonos and now they're bringing the Mediterranean restaurant to London (taking over from Il Borro) as an "urban expression" of the beach versions.
When? May 2026
Kiez Kebab
In a nutshell: German kebabs
Where? Notting Hill - 108 Golborne Rd, London W10 5RZ
Decked out in a lot of stainless steel, this kebab shop looks to Berlin for its inspiration.
When? May 2026
Rosella
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood Italian expands
Where? Muswell Hill - 107 Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3HS
The original Rosella in Kentish Town has long been a local favourite and now they're opening a second place in Muswell Hill, which will also have a separate bar and deli shop.
When? May 2026
Lady of the Grapes
In a nutshell: Wine bar follow-up
Where? London Bridge - Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 O'Meara St, London SE1 1TE
Lady of the Grapes has been a successful wine bar in Covent Garden for a few years and now this second bar is coming to Borough (with their French bistro food)
When? May 2026
Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate
In a nutshell: Ramsay's final puzzle piece
Where? City of London - 59th Floor, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
Following on from his hugely successful Netflix show, Gordon Ramsay is finally opening the last restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate and this one includes a 24-hour bar.
When? May 2026
Tresind
In a nutshell: High-end Dubai Indian
Where? Mayfair - 13 Hanover St, London W1S 1NE
This high-end Indian restaurant has won awards in Dubai and has already expanded to Mumbai as well as having a sister restaurant with three stars in Dubai.
When? May 2026
June 2026
Roost
In a nutshell: Rotisserie chicken under the arches
Where? Forest Gate - 361 Winchelsea Road, London E7 0AQ
Opening in one of the railway arches on Winchelsea Road, Roost is an Algerian-spiced rotisserie chicken restaurant.
When? June 2026
August 2026
Soul Mama
In a nutshell: Caribbean food and music
Where? Stratford - The Street, Westfield
YolanDa Brown's Soul Mama in Stratford has proved to be a big hit - so much so that she's opening a second Soul Mama in the area.
When? August 2026
Also in 2026...
Temaki
In a nutshell: Japanese handrolls on the move
Where? Mayfair - 11 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2QF
Temaki has been a big hit in Brixton for a few years with their Japanese handroll bar. Now they're moving it to Mayfair in a much bigger venue.
When? Spring 2026
Arôme Chinatown
In a nutshell: French-Asian artisan bakery
Where? Chinatown - 92 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5EA
The third Arôme will generally follow the template of the other very successful bakeries but will also be adding soft serve alongside signature bakes like their honey butter toast.
When? Spring 2026
99 Sushi
In a nutshell: High-end sushi bar
Where? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
The next restaurant to open at the London Hilton on Park Lane is this sushi restaurant that blends Japanese and Spanish influences. It should have a takeaway option too (handy for Hyde Park).
When? Spring 2026
Buvette
In a nutshell: NYC-born restaurant returns to London
Where? Covent Garden - 2 Neal’s Yard, London WC2H 9DP
It previously opened in Notting Hill but now the French-inspired Buvette (which originated in New York) is coming back to London for a second try.
When? Spring 2026
Langosteria
In a nutshell: Milan comes to The OWO
Where? Whitehall - 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Originally due to open soon after the hotel did, Milan seafood restaurant and "fashion-world haunt" Langosteria is finally about to make its debut at The OWO.
When? Spring 2026
Karam's
In a nutshell: Vegetarian food by Jikoni
Where? Bloomsbury - 15-17 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AF
Coming from Jikoni's Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, this is a new South Asian vegetarian restaurant inspired by "the food of Ravinder and Nadeem's Indian ancestors".
When? Spring 2026
Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria
In a nutshell: Hotel with a view (and great chefs)
Where? The Mall, London SW1A 2WH
The iconic Admiralty Arch building is being converted into a hotel with top names, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, in charge of the restaurants which will look over Buckingham Palace.
When? Summer 2026
Vagabond Carnaby
In a nutshell: Latest from the wine bar group
Where? Carnaby - 14-16 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 7BT
The latest Vagabond will be their most central opening yet and will also be their flagship wine bar. As usual they'll have a large by-the-glass selection on offer, backed up by a small plates menu.
When? Summer 2026
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where? Mayfair - 37 Conduit St, London W1S 2YF
St Regis London is taking over the space from the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair. They're adding a whole new extension and a new restaurant.
When? Mid 2026
16 Charles Street
In a nutshell: Loulou Groupe comes to London
Where? Mayfair - 16 Charles Street, London W1J 5BH
They have some hotter-than-hot restaurants in France and now the Loulou Groupe is coming to London and while it's mainly a private club, there will be a brasserie open to all.
When? Autumn 2026
Cloth
In a nutshell: Chops and more
Where? City of London - 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR
The first Cloth restaurant has been a huge hit and now the same team are opening a second place, this time taking over what was Simpson's Tavern, with some dishes paying homage to that classic restaurant.
When? 2026
The Shepherd Mayfair
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where? Mayfair - 2 Stanhope Row, London W1J 7BT
Taking over what was the Park Lane Mews Hotel, this is now a boutique affair, which comes with a "London brasserie" and a speakeasy-style bar in the basement.
When? 2026
Major's Grill
In a nutshell: Carbone follow-up
Where? Mayfair - 94 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PB
Following the success of the London Carbone, Major Food Group are next opening a restaurant that's inspired by their New York restaurant The Grill, set inside the former In and Out Club building.
When? 2026
Kricket Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Latest from the Modern Indian team
Where? Covent Garden - Neal's Yard
The next restaurant from the ever-growing modern Indian restaurant group sees them opening an all-day affair in Neal's Yard.
When? 2026
Peterborough House
In a nutshell: Old Telegraph building transformed
Where? City of London - 133 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BB
A classic building in the City is getting a complete overhaul with the introduction of three new restaurants - an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse and a rooftop Japanese fusion restaurant.
When? 2026
Kiji
In a nutshell: Atomix in London
Where? Mayfair - 60 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
Acclaimed New York restaurant duo Ellia and Junghyun Park, who are behind Atomix, are opening a Korean BBQ restaurant in London.
When? 2026
Raising Canes
In a nutshell: Celeb-favoured fried chicken
Where? Piccadilly Circus - 21-22 Coventry St, London W1D 7AE
Across the pond, its celebrity fans include Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Cynthia Erivo. Now the chicken finger fast food giant that is Raising Canes is coming to London.
When can you try it for yourself? Late 2026
Rumours
And there's more...
Other (potential) upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
Confirmed or pretty likely:
- Junk (Spitalfields) - Their next smash burger restaurant is opening in the market
- The Duke of Connaught (Belgravia) - Likely to be the next pub from Cubitt House, this time with rooms too.
- The Prince Edward (Notting Hill) - The Julie's team are opening a pub
- The Botanist (Chelsea) - After 20 years, The Botanist is closing and turning into a pub from the team behind The Walmer Castle
- Le Caprice (Mayfair) - After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing, it looks like Le Caprice is coming to the Chancery Rosewood after all.
- Dishoom (London Bridge) - The next Dishoom could be beside Borough Market.
- The Devonshire (Covent Garden) - The team behind The Devonshire are looking to open a new Covent Garden pub and restaurant.
- The Polo Bar (Mayfair) - Planning to open in 2028, the old Vogue building will be hosting the London outpost of Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar.
- New food court (Waterloo) - The team behind Vinegar Rard are opening a big food court beside the Imax in Waterloo.
- Big Mamma - They might be opening their next Italian restaurant next to 1 Lombard St
- Des Gunewardena in Canary Wharf - The Ex-D&D CEO is taking back Plateau
- Elephant (Oxford Street) - The old House of Fraser building is getting a rooftop restaurant.
- Portal Way - A huge new building hosting hundreds of kitchens and a food court is coming to Acton
Could go either way:
- Dué - Jesús Durón, executive chef of Pujo, which is in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, is teaming up with Lindsay Jang of Hong Kong's Yardbird for a restaurant that's pitched as serving up "globally inspired, seasonally-focused upscale dining".
- Ergon House (Covent Garden) - This might be the London outpost of Greek boutique hotel group ERGON House, in which they were planning to have both a rooftop restaurant and a bakery, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocer on the ground floor. Things have gone quiet, on this one recently.
- Wagyumafia are allegedly bringing their VERY expensive sandwiches to London - with both a sandwich shop and a butcher's kitchen.
- The Trellis skyscraper, currently being built, will have a high-rise restaurant.
To find out which noteworthy establishments have just opened their doors, check out our recently-opened new restaurants in London page.
