24 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8ND

A charred, chewy crust, more tomato and less cheese are just some of the attributes of a New Haven style pizza which is what's being celebrated at this Covent Garden pizzeria. Chef Max Lewis trained up in Connecticut and his pizzas are some of the best in London.

Level 11, The Thames, St. Clement 180, 12 Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2NF

Florence Knight has returned to the London restaurant scene to head up the rooftop restaurant at the St Clement Hotel. Boasting superb riverside views across London in a minimalist room, the food here is thoughtful, seasonal and delicious. 

61 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HA

Ex-Kiln chef Karla Knowles has opened her own restaurant that plans to be "a playful and creative Thai restaurant in the heart of Farringdon". There's a communal bar, open kitchen and a range of dishes taking Thai flavours as a jumping off point.

1A Hawley Rd, London NW1 8RP

Chef and restaurateur Omar Shah shares the food he grew up with, using Filipino flavours to influence the menu here. It's a place of two personalities, serving up patisserie and drinks during the day, but switching up to a vibey pizzeria in the evening.

38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR

This is the second restaurant from the Cloth team, and sees them taking over an iconic building, the one that used to be Simpson's Tavern. Downstairs, it's still a traditional pub (albeit with some excellent snacks and a great wine list). Upstairs, you'll find a restaurant that has an excellent British-influenced menu with a few nods back to its days as a chophouse. Either of the spaces is well worth seeking out.

26-28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ

Thie Clerkenwell pub (previously The Coach and Horses) has been completely relaunched by the Public House Group, also behind The Hart and The Pelican. They've made the pub into one of the best-looking spaces in Clerkenwell with a proper pub downstairs (with pub snacks) and two dining rooms above, where the menu has a strong focus on seafood.

38a Wells Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3FP

You always know you're going to get a nourishing bowl of amazing ramen at any branch of Tonkotsu and this one is handily right outside Finsbury Park station. Noodles, broths and more are all made from scratch and they do a rotating offering of specials too.

1 Bouverie Road, London N16 0AH

Cloudstreet is a tiny Neighbourhood cafe in Stoke Newington.

96 George Street, London W1U 8AF

Soraya is by the same group behind hugely popular restaurants Nina, Bottarga and Lagana. While those are Mediterranean-focused, this takes a Persian-inspired approach, with flatbreads, kebabs and more on the menu. Expect the usual vibey room from the team here too.

8-10 Old Jewry, London EC2R 8DN

The Albatross is the first pub from the group behind Goodman and Wild (and it's only a few doors down from Goodman City). It's a very big pub with a sizeable dining area, where the focus is on a seafood menu (you'll see huge king crabs in the tank here). There's plenty of space to drink here too, and the beer is very well priced for the area.

42 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LJ

Cassette is a modern French bistro in Covent Garden from the people who are behind Levan in Peckham. Here, they've been inspired by the new wave of Parisian French bistros, so you'll see some familiar French dishes on the menu, but with new takes form the team here. The wine list is strong, they've got a great sound system (that doesn't overwhelm) and the terrace space outside is one of the best in Covent Garden.

7 Kensington Mall, London, W8 4DY

From the people behind Dorian, Nakimushi brings together two of their former residencies with chefs Yuji Shimokawa Kelly and Robin Kosuge in the kitchen here. They're working on a modern Japanese menu that also features some particularly excellent ramen dishes, all within a beautifully decked-out Notting Hill townhouse.

26-28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ

The Horses is a pub by The Public House Group, known for some of London's best pubs like The Hart and The Pelican. Here, they've taken a classic Clerkenwell pub, given it a 21st-century makeover and brought in a great new menu that's strong on seafood.

55 Frith Street, London W1D 4SJ

Kid is a team-up between restaurateur David Carter (OMA, Manteca) and chef Sertaç Dirik, who made his name reinventing Mangal 2. It's a very modern take on a Turkish restaurant, set in a vibey room (with a door that's hard to find) and an array of fantastic small plates, from crunchy hummus to the titular Kid.

19-21 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RD

The former Queen’s Park outpost of Milk Beach went through a complete relaunch as Bar Blondie, a Southern European-inspired wine bar and restaurant from Elliot Milne and award-winning sommelier Alexandra Price. The menu mixes French and Italian influences, while the wine list is also a big draw. That spans emerging producers and established names, but the cocktails are worth your attention too, particularly the excellent Grappa Manhattan.

The Globe Tavern, 8 Bedale Street, London SE1 9AL

This is actually a one-year residency above The Globe Tavern in Borough Market, but it has created such a name for itself that it's practically a standalone restaurant. The team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie have transformed the upstairs dining room into a Turkish/Cypriot meyhane with food from ex-Bibi chef Keiran Mustafa. Expect mezze, amazing dips and very, very good kebabs and make sure to have the warm baklava served straight from the pan.

The White Building, Unit 7 Queen's Yard, London E9 5EN

After building a cult following through pop-ups, Man Hon Luk opened his first permanent restaurant in Hackney Wick, bringing Texas barbecue together with East Asian flavours. Meat is smoked daily in a huge custom smoker, with highlights including beef short ribs, Taiwanese pork belly, duck pancakes and lamb breast, alongside sides like lap cheong mac and cheese. It's some of London's most exciting barbecue, and pre-ordering as much of the smoked meats as you can is highly recommended.

1 Geffrye Street, Hoxton E2 8JH

The team behind Farringdon bar Space Talk have given this long-changing corner site opposite Hoxton station a fresh start with Cremer. Split between a café and canteen, it serves pastries, sandwiches and coffee alongside breakfast and lunch, all from ex-Primeur and Polentina chefs.

3 Northwold Road, London N16 7HL

From Facing Heaven founder Julian Denis, Johnny Boy's is an LA-inspired neighbourhood diner celebrating the city's immigrant food culture. On the menu here, you'll find standout dishes like a milk bread patty melt, pastrami sandwich, crab tostada and ultra-crispy fried chicken, alongside all-day breakfast plates and burritos at lunch. Cocktails are on point and the retro diner setting is unlike anything else in Stoke Newington (and the booth seats are the ones to grab).

1 Thomas Tower, Dalston Square, Greater London, E8 3GU

After a successful pop-up at The Langham, the late Dom Taylor took his Caribbean restaurant to Dalston as a permanent restaurant. Here, the menu showcases modern interpretations of Caribbean cuisine, which was also inspired by the memories of his childhood. That means dishes like a plantain and aubergine fritter or a crispy banana blossom coconut curry. And as for the drinks, the rum punch is a must.

35 Bellevue Road, London SW17 7EF

This Italian restaurant comes from Adam Byatt, the chef behind another south London great, Trinity. Here, he's opened a neighbourhood Italian that almost feels like it's bringing a bit of the flavour of Trullo to South London. The traditional Italian menu is delivered with aplomb by an ex-Lita chef, and some of the dishes on here offer great value too. There's a bar in here too, if you fancy popping in for a post-work negroni.

Unit 2, Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1AZ

With two neighbourhood restaurants already under their belt, the team behind Good Fortune Club decided to head into the City for their newest opening. The setting here is gorgeous, with views out over the marina at St Katharine Docks. But you're here for the food and the dim sum menu is extensive. From xiao long bao to cheung fun everything is highly impressive and there's an energy here from the front of house staff that makes this an easy recommendation. Our best tip, come with friends and give the dumpling section a really good go.

94 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LL

Even locals would probably agree that Putney's not blessed with great restaurants, so the arrival of this new neighbourhood spot has been met with delight. Ed and Callum, the folk behind it, have a seriously impressive joint CV which includes Forza Wine, Pitt Cue and The Hero. It's a handy place to dive into for small plates and wine (oysters and chipolatas are a great combo), but also rewards checking out the larger dishes on offer, which usually include some seafood and steak-based specials.

44-46 Choumert Road, London SE15 4SE

There aren't too many Welsh food places in London, making the arrival of Bara in Peckham a fresh addition to the scene there. Much of the produce at this cafe and sandwich shop is sourced from Wales, where it might turn up as a focaccia filling or an element of a bara brith or rarebit. They also do their best to shine a spotlight on Welsh wines, so look out for wine tastings too.

19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RW

Having long been the wine bar element of Carousel on Charlotte Street, the founders' longstanding love affair with all things Mexican made them decide to turn it into this seafood restaurant. The seafood in question comes from all around the British Isles, but here it's translated into crudos, flautas and other Mexican-accented dishes. You might be wanting a cocktail with those, and the drinks list features plenty of agave-centred options to try.

21-25 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ

One of a clutch of new openings in Bruton Place this year, Maza is the latest venture from husband-and-wife restaurant duo Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré who also own Mazi and Susi Tros in Notting Hill. Here in Mayfair they've gone for what they describe as a retro-inspired Greek taverna. It's a fun place to dine with a listening bar for pre or post-meal drinks. Whatever you do, make sure you have the tarama, as the version here is one of London's best.

61-63 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA

After success in Notting Hill with their vegan restaurant, Holy Carrot changed things a little for their second opening, changing the approach to vegetarian. That means the menu, once again created by ex-Acme Fire Cult's Daniel Watkins, adds the odd bit of cheese and cream to the menu. Otherwise, the similar inventive approach to plant-based cooking remains, all set within a vibey space just off Spitalfields market.

55 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5RB

The name of this Marylebone restaurant might be the same, but pretty much everything else, including the decor, has changed. Chef Pierre Minotti is running the kitchen and he's gunning for Michelin stars with his culinary fireworks. Start with a glass of fizz in the Champagne room before deciding on a series of tasting menus. There's even a bit of theatre thrown in mid-meal with a trip to the bar for their Trou Normand course.

1 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS

The restaurant side of The Horsemen pub in Liverpool Street, this comes from the same team who brought Sunday in Brooklyn over to London. Here in the City they've taken a mix of Irish and American influences to come up with this nicely done steakhouse. It's a tablecloth affair that's perfect for business meetings but would also make a fun place to come in the evenings or at weekends. The Irish influence is felt in dishes like beef tartare with Tayto crisps and the Wexford steaks are better than any midtown grill in NYC.

10-50 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH

Having taken over the old Nobu Shoreditch spot, this Japanese restaurant serves up the kind of happy mix of dishes (sushi, yaki, sandos) that Londoners love. It's a vibey spot where you're as likely to come for a high-energy brunch as a date night. Executive Chef Aaj Fernando knows how to serve up the izakaya hits and the drinks programme is just as enticing, including collaborations with Kanpai Sake Brewery and Suntory Whiskey.