157 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8HX

After longstanding East Dulwich restaurant Franklin's closed, it was quickly taken over by Jamie Younger (of The Begging Bowl), who has relaunched it as a neighbourhood pub (with the main pub downstairs and the dining room upstairs). The menu here is led by British ingredients while having "a modern French bistro influence". So that means you'll have snacks like duck liver & foie gras parfait and big mains like a whole roast poulet jaune. Martinis are a big thing (alongside beer, of course) while wines focus on France.

66 Union St, London SE1 1TD

Oudh 1772 comes from top chef Aktar Islam, who's also behind the two-Michelin-starred Opheem, one of the UK's best Indian restaurants. Here in London Bridge, this restaurant focuses on Awadhi cuisine and particularly food from the Lucknow region. Thre are some excellent kebabs on the menu, including the must-have gilawat, huge biryanis and great curries. A visit to the top floor is also recommended, where the bar is turning out excellent cocktails using Indian spices and ingredients.

MA/NA comes from the same people behind Los Mochis and here they've gone for a dedicated high-end Japanese approach. So you'll find everything from excellent tuna tartare to sushi and sashimi selections and grilled dishes. The steak is a big draw, presented on a grill to your table. It's either wagyu beef or the more high-end Kobe beef, as this is one of the few London restaurants licensed to serve it. The bar here is also excellent and opens late too.

51 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG

Ornella comes from the same team who had a success with Lupa in Highbury, restaurateur Ed Templeton, chef Naz Hassan and actor Theo James. Here, they've opened a second Italian restaurant, this time in Hackney, where the food has been inspired by Milan. So you'll find plenty of classic Milanese dishes from risotto to huge Veal Milanese chops, not to mention some excellent cocktails.

12 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BP

Kawan comes from Nigel Ng, best known as his comedy alter ego, Uncle Roger (this is an official "Uncle Roger restaurant"). Set in Chinatown, the menu takes in multiple Asian influences, with one of the key dishes being fried rice, which Uncle Roger is most known for, and the Chinese Wellington, a take on Gordon Ramsay's signature dish. The wine and drinks list is well priced and overall this is much better than many other celebrity-backed ventures.

274 Latimer Rd, London W10 6QW

This west London pub has a team of hospitality royalty behind it. The Spiteri family have all been involved in some of Londo's very best restaurants and they've united for this neighbourhood pub. Half dining room, half proper pub this features excellent cocktails alongside ice-cold pints and a fantastic menu from Lorcan Spiteri, who was previously behind Caravel. Make sure to order the excellent pork belly skewers if they're on.

7 West Lane, London E22 3AA

Nora comes from the same brothers who have opened Beam cafés across London, but this time they've opened a modern Turkish restaurant, taking specific inspiration from Istanbul. On the menu here, you'll find everything from breads and mezze to kofte kebabs and more.

81 Goldsmith’s Row, London E2 8QR

After building a following with sell-out supperclubs, Ziad Halub and Farsin Rabiee opened Logma in a permanent Hackney space. The café focuses on Iraqi and Iranian comfort food, serving pastries, coffee and extremely popular sandwiches by day. In the evening, there are weekly supperclubs with changing set menus. It’s a relaxed, personal take on Middle Eastern cooking that already has a loyal fanbase.

26 Denman Street, London W1D 7HX

After buzzy pop-ups, Kumori landed its first permanent home in Soho. Founder Marc Flekei brought in ex-Tobi Masa head chef John Randy De Guzman and senior sushi chef Alvin Contawe (Dinings, Roka). It’s a 30-seat, counter-only setup focused on made-to-order handrolls wrapped in extra-crisp nori. Expect combinations like spicy tuna with jalapeño miso, unagi foie gras, torched scallop and toro with bone marrow, plus vegetarian options.

14-15 Eccleston Yards, 21 Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9AZ

Weezie’s comes from Will and Abbie Sandbach (of Amie Wine Studio next door) and it’s a pizza-and-wine bar named after Abbie’s grandmother. The focus is thin-crust London/New Haven-style pizzas, alongside small plates. Wines lean heavily on Amie’s own-label range, with rosé and crémant joined by Guinness, Harbour Brewery beers and a tight cocktail list. There’s also a great outside terrace for warmer days.

52 Wilton Way, London E8 1BS

This is Sally Abé's first solo restaurant, bringing modern British cooking to Hackney. Following stints at The Pem and The Bull at Charlbury, she focuses here on celebrating British food, its history and community, while championing women and good causes. The menu features dishes like Dorset crab royale, haunch of deer with pickled walnuts, and Cornish mussels with Jersey Royals. Look out for the £1 “Penny Lick” ice cream supporting Hackney Food Bank.

47 Newington Green, Newington Green, London N16 9PX

Bar Etna brings serious pizza hype to Newington Green, pairing Four Legs’ Ed McIlroy with Philadelphia legend Joe Beddia (Pizzeria Beddia). Expect Beddia’s cult US-style pies, with McIlroy’s seasonal, ingredient-led approach shaping toppings. As much a bar as a pizzeria, the drinks lean Italian with spritzes, negronis on tap and low-intervention wines.

79 Green Lanes, London N16 9BU

After leaving London Fields, the team behind Papi opened their pub, The Golden Tooth, taking over The Leconfield just north of Newington Green. Chef Matthew Scott and wine merchant Charlie Carr split the space between pub and restaurant. The main menu focuses on grilled meats, chops and pies, plus dishes like veal sweetbread saltimbocca. Wines come from Carr’s Wingnut Wines, leaning low-intervention, alongside Guinness, of course.

37 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AN

Martino’s is from the team behind The Dover, and it’s an all-day Italian restaurant with lots of nods to 1950s and ’60s trattorias, but within a modern setting. It's an all-day restaurant kicking off at breakfast with dishes in the evening including dishes like beef carpaccio, short rib ragù tagliatelle, meatballs zupetta and a standout lasagna verde alla Bolognese. Very handy for the tube, there's also an excellent bar here.

18-22 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NL

Corenucopia is chef Clare Smyth's spin-off Chelsea restaurant from her three-Michelin-starred Core. This is a little more casual, but not too much as it's still billed as a "luxury bistro". Expect Smyth's unique take on classic British dishes, like fish & chips, but with a very upscale approach.

25-27 Tryon Street, Chelsea, London SW3 3LG

This is Tom Kerridge's Chelsea pub, just a minute off the King's Road. Part pub, part restaurant (with downstairs reserved completely for dining) the pub is now more closely connected with his flagship place, The Hand and Flowers. Its chefs revitalised the menu here, adding a few Hand and Flowers signatures (like the amazing parfait) to a menu that can be considered a mid-high-range gastropub experience.

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

After a successful pop-up at The Langham, chef Dom Taylor took his Caribbean restaurant to Dalston as a permanent restaurant. Here, he's showcasing modern interpretations of Caribbean cuisine, 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, his rum punch is a must.

41 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2JS

The Black Eel comes from Exale Brewery and has taken over a space that was once an F Cooke pie, eel and mash shop. However, although the front room is clearly and ex pie & mash space, the pub opens back into a series of cavernous rooms and a huge courtyard out the back. As for the food, that's run by a great food residency in the shape of Riley's - their burgers and fried potatoes are fantastic.

1A Langton St, London SW10 0JL

Chef Patron Anna Haugh is a TV regular (now heading up MasterChef), but here in Chelsea just off the King’s Road is where her heart is. Myrtle restaurant serves up modern European food but with a focus on Irish influences and using the best of Irish produce. Also make sure to pop into her excellent wine bar next door, The Wee Sister.

2 Floral Court, Floral Street, London WC2E 9FB

Burro sees Trullo chef/co-owner Conor Gadd taking on his first solo restaurant in Covent Garden. While Trullo has a more neighbourhood approach, Burro is a little more refined and relaxed and alongside the Italian food, you'll find a few touches of his own Irish heritage.

The Langham Hotel, 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London W1B 1JA

The original Sale e Pepe has been around for over 50 years and this follow- up takes things in a slightly different direction. Now run by the sme people behind Los Mochis, this outpost is inside the Langham hotel and has more of a focus on seafood. It's a highly glamorous restaurant and you can expect plenty of tableside theatre here too.

320 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2TH

This is the fourth Med Salleh, bringing its bold Malaysian street food to a cosy 30-cover space. The menu centres on their signature claypot rice, alongside dishes like Penang char kuey teow, Hainanese chicken rice and Ipoh hor fun. Expect nostalgic flavours, street snacks, nasi lemak with beef rendang and playful desserts like Milo & Horlicks tiramisu.

141-145 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RR

After 20 years, Taqueria in Notting Hill relaunched as Taq, with a little help from Jackson Boxer (of nearby Orasay). The menu went back to a more authentic approach to Mexican tacos, tostadas and quesadillas as well as some excellent blackboard specials.

100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW

One of London's best restaurateurs has brought one of London's classic restaurants back to its prime. Under Jeremy King, Simpson's is now as good as it ever was and the roast beef trolleys remain a big draw. There are two restaurants here, the main Grand Divan and the more affordable Romano's. You'll also find two bar, Simpson's Bar and Nellie's Tavern in the basement, which has a very handy late licence.

80 Duke St, London W1K 6JG

This is the third Berenjak in London and, as you'd expect in the middle of Mayfair, it's their glammest opening yet. The food still has its focus on Persian cuisine, and while their kababs are a big draw, there's a lot more on the menu from stews to amazing breads and dips. There's also a sizable terrace here, one of the few in the immediate area.

14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS

Impala sees ex-Kiln head chef Meedu Saad opening a restaurant that he takes its incluences from grill restaurants in Cairo, crossed with Soho's vibrant food scene. Much of the food comes via the huge charcoal grill or the wood-fired oven, and a big focus is on provenance. With a vibe similar to Mountain (from the same restaurant group) this is a big Soho hit.

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ

This is the fourth Hoppers, the restaurant that's best known for it's modern take on Sri Lankan cuisine. Opening in the Tea Building in Shoreditch, this Hoppers introduced South Indian dishes to the menu for the first time and you'll also see some south Indian inspiration in the decor. The hoppers remain a must-have, but the benne dosas here are a close second.

33 Old Jewry, London EC2V 8EY

This Japanese Izakaya restaurant comes from the same people who are behind Wild as well as Goodman, the City branch of which is just opposite this restaurant. Inside here you'll find a room dominated by a huge wraparound counter dining set up and a menu that features nigiri, sashimi, temaki and maki, but also sections for deep fried dishes, skewers, gohan rice bowls and more.

392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH

You'll find Cafe Kowloon as a "hidden" restaurant at the back of Wonton Charlie's in London Fields. A completely different beast from the wonton restaurant, this is a bustling affair that's inspired by Hong Kong eateries. Cocktails are excellent, the counter is one of the best places to be (although the booths are great too), and make sure to order the prawn toast and, of course, the wontons.

36 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JE

Taking over what used to be Taku, this is a similarly styled omakase restaurant but this time it's headed up by one of the world's best sushi chefs. Shogo Amamoto's Taipei restaurant is one of the hardest restaurants in the world to get a booking at, and now he's brought that restaurant to London, including some of his signature dishes. Expect a great omakase menu, delivered in a beautiful counter-dining setting.