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.

8 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF

Aces Foodcraft comes from chef Alex Craciun, who's using global influences to create a menu like no other. The room is all centred around an impressive-looking kitchen (look out for the glass fridge on the wall) that creates an intimate atmosphere even if you're not at the kitchen counter. Both tasting and a la carte menus are available, the wine list is excellent and it's notably good value for this level of cooking.

10 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BX

DakaDaka transformed the space that used to be residency hotspot 10 Heddon Street into this two-floored Georgian restaurant. The team behind it launched restaurants like Eggbreak and Seabird and here they're focusing on a modern interpretation of Georgian cuisine and open-fire cooking. There's also a downstairs wine and cocktail bar that's worth knowing about.

109 Columbia Road, London E2 7RL

After big success with a residency at the Compton Arms, Dara Klein took Tiella permanent with this trattoria in Hackney. Located in a former pub, the restaurant has a separate bar that's open for walk-ins (and serves food too, in case you're finding it hard to get a booking). The italian menu champions both Italian and British produce and ther's an excellent Italian wine list too.

22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ

This is the City version of Gordon Ramsay's signature restaurant. Unlike the Hospital road original, this lives up to its name, situated on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate, looking down onto a fantastic London vista. It's a chef's table experience, that's tasting-menu led.

74 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QH

This Fitzrovia restaurant is a solo London venture from chef Ben Murphy (ex-Launceston Place) where he's serving up his oen take on contemporary cooking. Look out for special touches like the roaming ice-cream trolley. The ground-floor bar also makes it a great spot for drinks in Fitzrovia.

1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA

Aki London brings its contemporary Japanese dining to a grand Grade II-listed former bank off Cavendish Square. There's a menu that combines Kyoto-inspired, farm-to-table cooking with sushi, sashimi, robata and larger dishes. It's a pretty dramatic, vibey space and there's also an underground bar inside the old bank vault that's well worth a look.

314 Regent Street, London W1B 2QS

Ronnie's comes from high-end clothing brand Kith (it's named after the founder) and it's their first-ever restaurant worldwide. Opened as part of their huge London store, it's styled after a New York bistro and acts as a standalone restaurant, as well as having a bar that's very useful in this part of Fitzrovia. Make sure to also pop into their Treats Bar for some soft-serve after a meal here.

1 Mercer Walk, London

This is the official home of Guinness in London, and there's a lot to it. Here you'll find two restaurants, a few bars, shops and lots of options for touring the brewery itself. Heading up the food side of things is pip Lacey (previously Hicce), who runs Old Brewer's Yard on the ground floor and the seafood-focused Gilroy's Loft up on the top. Obviously, they'll pour a great pint of Guinness and you shuold also look out for the pies that have been created by pie-master Calum Franklin.

21 St Anne's Court, London W1F 0BJ

HG Soho is what's better known as Honest Greens on the continent, where it's got a huge following. Described as “chef-driven and plant-forward”, it's a fast-casual restaurant that focuses on vegetables while still offering meat and fish. The menu centres on build-your-own market plates and garden bowls and everything is cooked from scratch in an open kitchen, with no refined sugars or industrial ingredients.

24 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SS

Khao Bird started in Brighton and then followed up with a London residency before landing at this permanent home in Soho. Run by restaurateur Mike Palmer and Head Chef Luke Larsson, they have a strong focus on Thai barbecue dishes, with particular influences from Chiang Mai. Expect a casual space with a great, focused drinks list and a menu full of dishes like khao soi with beef brisket and Shan BBQ meatballs.

31 Dover Street, London W1S 4ND

Opening just a few doors down from The Dover, this is its sibling restaurant, again helmed by Martin Kuczmarski. More affordable and a little more casual, it's like an American diner through a Mayfair lens. Expect great burgers, sandwiches, steaks and top cocktails and although there's more to the restaurant than the actual counter itself, it's clearly the place you want to sit at. All that and it opens late too.

43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR

Previously head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Matt Abé has taken over the space that once was home to Le Gavroche. Thoroughly updating it for the 21st Century, he's offering a refined series of tasting menus here, with a great attention to detail in all the dishes on offer.

40-42 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QN

Maset comes from the same team behind other Marylebone hits, Donostia and Lurra. But while those focused on Spanish food, this restaurant is inspired by southern coastal French cooking. Look out for classic dishes from the region like pâtes au pistou, fantastic steaks and make sure to try their very good cocktail selection.

75 Norwood Road, London SE24 9AA

After working in Michelin-starred kitchens, serving time at HMP Brixton and cooking at The Clink, NattyCanCook (aka Nathaniel Mortley) built a reputation through pop-ups before opening 2210, his first permanent restaurant, in Herne Hill. Here, he's reimagining Caribbean classics with refined flair.

29 Fouberts Place, London W1F 7QF

Originally a big hit in Notting Hill, this is London's second Ria's. As with the original, this Soho outpost has a wine list that's focused on natural wines, while the food is all about deep-dish Detroit-style pizzas.

24 N Audley St, London W1K 6WD

The Marlborough is both a great pub an a great pizzeria. Upstairs is the pub, launched with a little help from The Devonshire, so you'll get a great Guinness. Downstairs is where you'll find Crisp, one of London's very best pizzerias, who specialise in the crisp base that they get their name from. A pizza and a pint here will be one of the best meals in the area, but be warned as it can get very busy.

Somerset House, New Wing, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA

The original Poon's was one of London's classic Chinese restaurants and now Amy Poon has brought it back for a new generation. Set inside Somerset House, the new Poon's celebrates Chinese home cooking and Amy says it's "where you come if you don’t have a nice Chinese friend who will cook for you at home."

344a Essex Rd, London N1 3PD

Stable Wines comes from the same team as Goodbye Horses. It's a wine shop upstairs, but head through the shop and you'll find the most beautiful wine bar downstairs. That's much larger than the shop with an almost gothic look. The same focus on natural wine can be found down here as well as a menu of small plates.

St Pancras, Euston Rd., London NW1 2AR

This Hawksmoor does what the oether do best, great steaks and more, excellent cocktails and a winderful vibe throughout. It also ups the game by being in one of London's most beautiful dining rooms. Plus, there's a separate bar called The Martini Bar which is almost worth the trip alone.

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.

36 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LJ

The team behind Kolamba are also behind ADOH!, a casual Sri Lankan street food restaurant. Named after a Sri Lankan expression of surprise, it focuses on kothu, chopped roti with vegetables, eggs and curry sauce, which is served with crab, chicken, mutton or jackfruit. Other dishes include chilli prawn toast, fried chicken with curry leaf waffle and seafood fried rice, with salted jaggery soft serve for dessert.

4 Ganton Street, London W1F 7QL

The Shaston Arms is the latest project from Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossmann, following the success of The Watermans Arms in Barnes. This new Soho pub takes over the former Shaston Arms site on Ganton Street, keeping the spirit of a classic boozer while adding a stronger dining focus. Chef Sam Andrews (ex-Ducksoup) from The Watermans Arms leads the kitchen once again, creating a menu that blends comforting pub classics with a few refined touches.

35 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HA

The Hart is the newest opening from Public House Group (The Pelican, The Hero). Sitting on the corner of Chiltern Street and Blandford Street, the pub's name refers to the 1840s Hart family, known for great food, drinks and warm hospitality. The ground floor serves British beers and bar snacks like pork scratchings and chicken liver toast, while upstairs the dining room features nostalgic dishes such as crab cakes, steak & potatoes and banoffee pie. Everything focuses on seasonal produce from the group’s Market Garden at Bruern Farms.

1 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF

Motorino is a follow-up to Stevie Parle's Town. This time, ex-Lita chef Luke Ahearne is at the helm, bringing his Michelin-starred pedigree to a “modern London-Italian” restaurant in Fitzrovia. The design echoes Town’s sleek, retro-futurist aesthetic, with a large bar, open kitchen and private dining rooms. The menu blends Italian tradition and London flair — think agnolotti carbonara, Dexter beef with porcini ketchup, and Amalfi lemon meringue pie. There's a separate bar here with great cocktails too.

343 Fulham Road, London SW10 9TW

Roman pizzas are at the centre of this newish Chelsea pizzeria. That means hand-rolled (chefs use a traditional mattarello rolling pin) and wood-fired pizzas with a range of classic toppings. There's a strong cocktail offering with an Italian accent and plenty of fritti treats for starters too.

7 Moxon Street, London W1U 4EP

After eight years shaping Peckham’s dining scene with Kudu, Kudu Grill and Curious Kudu, Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams moved their whole operation to Marylebone. The new Kudu unites all three restaurants under one roof. With the sama approach of mixing in European and South African influences, expect brand-new dishes alongside favourites from Kudu and Kudu Grill, plus a private dining room and bar area.

163 Queensway, London W2 4BD

Amsterdam import Nela brings its live-fire ethos to a huge space in the redeveloped The Whiteley complex. Chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller lead a menu reimagined for London, spanning raw, grilled, pizza and vegetable sections. Signature dishes include the Tiramisu of Nela (served in a tin with coffee caviar), while all the dishes served here will have an element of fire, like the slow-cooked short rib. Expect a dramatic open kitchen, 360° bar, private dining room and very handy terrace.

35 Kingly Street, London W1B 5QB

Chef Rob Roy Cameron (ex-41 Degrees, Untitled) returns to London with this Northern Spain-inspired restaurant focused on open-fire cooking. Expect Basque flavours applied to top British produce, like Iberico pork from Brett Graham’s Shropshire farm and Cornish-grown Spanish peppers. Drinks, curated by Dino Koletsas (ex-Harrods), feature fine wines on tap, low-intervention bottles, and artisanal ciders. Spread over two floors, with a private dining room and heated terrace, this is a great, elevated Spanish experience.

73 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HR

The Pachamama team completed their Mediterranean reinvention with Lagana, a Greek-inspired spot in Shoreditch. Here, you'll find a menu built around freshly baked lagana flatbread with seasonal dips, alongside dishes like courgette tempura, loukoumades stuffed with Graviera and lamb kebab with cumin yoghurt. Expect skewers, dry-aged picanha, and a bouillabaisse riff too. Meanwhile, the interiors pair wabi-sabi walls with vintage chandeliers, while drinks include a frozen pomegranate pisco sour.