118 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 7NW

Arjun Waney, one of the people behind Zuma, ihas opened this Peruvian restaurant in Piccadilly, with influences from all over South America. It's 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.

Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA

The original opened up in Exmouth Market to great reviews and they haven't looked back since. Now in multiple locations across town, this was Caravan's second opening, and one of the first places to open on Granary Square. Coffee remains a big thing, supplied by their nearby roastery. Food-wise, they serve what they call a "food well-travelled" menu all-day and their brunch is one of the most popular in town.

40 Maltby Street, London SE1 3PA

Here, chef Steve Williams (ex Ledbury and Harwood Arms) is quietly turning out extraordinary dishes that have fellow chefs and restaurateurs regularly citing this as one of their favourite places in town. And it's not just the food that's good, given that it's owned by Gergovie Wines, you can expect a very decent wine list here too.

417 Strand, London WC2R 0PT

83-89 Fieldgate Street, London E1 1JU

225 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W10 6HQ

The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER

This Victorian hotel in South Kensington (just opposite the underground) has completed a refit and features two new restaurants one of which is the Apero aperitivo bar serving classic cocktails and small plates.

63 Dean Street, London W1D 4QG

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).

17 Vanston Place, London SW6 1AY

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.

152 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AT

It's the Brindisa group's fourth restaurant after taking on Soho, Borough and Kensington.This one is mainly featuring Mediterranean food and will also be blessed with a Cava menu.

12 Market Row, Brixton Market, London SW9 8LD

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.

5 Regent Street, London NW10 5LG

He's had a big hit with the Mall Tavern and now Jesse Dunford Wood has expanded further to Kensal Green.

116 Knightsbridge, Wellington Court, London, SW1X 7PJ

Following successful international openings this Mari Vanna is the London outpost of the restaurant hoping to bring authentic Russian cuisine to Londoners. Expect to be welcomed into a London townhouse with - how shall we put it? - an eclectic design and a menu with caviar and dumplings.

14-15 Hoxton Market, London N1 6HG

This is 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 (but there is no table turning). Expect burgers, wings, hot dogs and "trash plates".

54 James St, London W1U 1HE

This was the first Patty & Bun restaurant in London just off Oxford Street, where they started serving up their hugely popular burgers like the 'Ari Gold' cheeseburger and 'Jose jose' chilli burger.

31 Peter St, London W1F 0AR

This Ramen restaurant is from ex Nobu and Zuma chef Ross Shonhan. Expect ramen dishes that stray from the usual, including pipettes with which to drip pork fat into your ramen.

4 Meard Street, London W1F 0EF

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.

42 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8JD

Nadra's original Chiswick restaurant is a hit with the locals and this sees him moving north to Primrose Hill. Expect a menu with British, European and Asian ingredients as well as a martini bar.

40 St John's Street, Smithfield, London EC1M 4AY

It's the 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.

83 Southwark Street, London SE1 0HX

Popular Southwark cafe which now takes bookings in the weekends too. Well known for their brunch dishes, these are now available in t he evening too, as part of "Brinner".

16B New Street, London EC2M 4TR

Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse on New Street, near Liverpool Street Station, this is the seafood restaurant, serving responsibly sourced fish.

South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF

D&D London, former owners of the Great Eastern, are opening another city hotel property, this time in Moorgate. This is the ground floor restaurant for the seven story hotel.

16A New Street, London EC2M 4TR

Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse dating from 1771, the New Street Grill focuses on steaks and showcases British produce.

Walham Grove, Fulham, London, SW6 1QR

This Michelin-starred pub has The Ledbury's Brett Graham as its director and has built up a stellar reputation over the years as having some of the best pub food in London. They serve British food with a particular focus on game, which happens to come from Graham's farm. Don't miss out on their scotch egg.

58 Marylebone Lane, London, W1U 2NX

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.

10 Lime Street., London EC3M 7AA

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.

10 Seymour Place, London W1H 5DB

Donostia serves up Basque-style tapas and pintxos in this Marylebone restaurant (the sibling restaurant of Lurra, across the road). Here you'll find top pintxos, perfectly done tortilla, plenty of txakoli and more Basque delights.

Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH

The Heliot Lounge Bar and Restaurant is on a balcony overlooking the revamped casino floor and is going for a West End brasserie vibe.

20 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7ED

Messrs Corbin & King's subterranean palace is a truly egalitarian establishment. The original hotel here aimed to "to make the luxuries usually available to the very rich open to the less well-off". In its current incarnation this huge restaurant does the same - offering starters at pre-decimalisation prices as well as one of the best prix fixe deals in town. Just off Piccadilly Circus, swanning down the stairs here always feels special - don't leave without ordering the singular Îles flottantes.