227 King Street, London W6 9JT
When the hugely popular pub The Engineer was taken over in Primrose Hill and destined to transform into a chain pub, the locals were up in arms. Primrose Hill's loss has been Hammersmith's gain as the team behind the Engineer has relocated to King Street. Expect well sourced British food, as well as larder products on the bar and a large range of biodynamic wines and real ales.
55 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BB
Originally launched by Corbin and King, this huge restaurant was designed by the late David Collins. It's inspired by the grand cafdes of Europe and if you're just passing, it's also worth grabbing a snack at the Delaunay Counter.
58 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4EA
This is the first West End gastropub from Tom and Ed Martin, the brothers behind the Botanist and loads more throughout London. On St Martin's Lane, this has 60 covers spread over two floors, with the ground floor being a traditional pub whilst the first floor is an informal dining area, serving seasonal British produce.
50a Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8HA
Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov has launched three restaurants in one on this Berkeley site - a restaurant serving Asian seafood, another serving an Italian menu and a 'Far Eastern-themed bar'. Novikov owns a multi-million dollar restaurant empire in Moscow so expect plenty of bling. The chef for the Italian room Stefano Stecca comes via Zafferano and the Brunello restaurant at the Baglioni hotel in Kensington.
17 Frith Street, London W1D 4RG
Martin Morales' restaurant, of course, focuses on ceviche - freshly caught sustainable fish cold-cooked in Tiger’s Milk marinade made from lime juice and Peruvian aji chilli. You'll be able to sit on the Ceviche Bar and watch the Cevichero Chef prepare them freshly in front of you, while sipping on Peru’s national drink, the Pisco Sour, from Ceviche’s Pisco Bar, the first of its kind in Britain.
6 Moor Street, London W1D 5NN
NYC's Serge Becker has teamed up with Will Ricker (Great Eastern Dining Room) to create a downstairs restaurant and bar, a road side taqueria, and all-day contemporary Mexican café.
5 Kingly Street, London W1B 5PF
Vivek Singh is the latest big name chef to come to the heart of Soho with his new restaurant in Kingly Street, which is in a similar style to Cinnamon Kitchen.
29 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7EF
The folks behind Goodman are on a mission to offer Londoners the kind of Lobster experience you get on the east coast of America. They hope to offer the cheapest lobster in the UK, thanks to their tank which can take a tonne of lobster at a time.
332 Old Street, Shoreditch, London EC1V 9DR
The people behind the much loved Viet Grill and Cay Tre get into the Banh Mi business.
43-51 Great Titchfield St, London W1W 7PQ
This Fitzrovia spot is an all-day brasserie with an American look and a menu which mixes diner classics with Modern European food and grills - as well as a Caribbean touch to some of the dishes.
3-4 Portman Mews South, London W1H 6HS
An Indian street cafe with an urban London feel with small Indian bites including "bun tikka" and "bun kebab" - essentially Indian styled burgers- and a larger restaurant with bigger plates downstairs.
175 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB
The famed Aussie chef moved to London a while back and has since been looking for a place to open here. He's settled on a property in Westbourne Grove, looking to run a casual all-day dining space. Expect a similar set-up to his restaurant in Sydney, but with a stronger focus on Asian cuisine.
41 Dean Street, London W1D 4PY
Staffed by folk who previously worked at Hix in Clerkenwell, expect a small menu featuring the group's favourite dishes from around the world, created with seasonal British ingredients. Plus there's "bring your own vynyl" approach which lets you play your own tunes on the turntable.
5 Raphael Street, London SW7 1DL
One of London's stalwarts, this has been a fixture of the Knightsbridge scene for over 15 years. Expect a high-end Japanese dining experience, still some of the best in the Capital, and to be surrounded with the finest of Knightsbridge. And make sure you make the most of the sake sommelier.
10 Bread Street, London EC4M 9AB
Gordon Ramsay opens in the One New Change complex at St Paul's. Expect three distinct sections to the restaurant including a raw bar serving charcuterie and shellfish and a wood-burning oven which won't be doing pizzas.
157-159 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LF
Andy Varma was behind the now-closed Vama in Chelsea and has returned to launch this Indian restaurant with an emphasis on sharing plates. The menu is specifically focusing on recipes originating from Lucknow and Hyderabad.
26 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4 2JJ
Nick Gibson, owner of Islington gastropub the Draper's Arms, has a loyal North London following and is aiming to replicate his local gastropub success over in Chiswick. The dining room seats 70 with space for 16 more in the bar and a good-sized garden. Head chef is David Philpot, whose previous experience includes Dean Street Townhouse and Le Caprice, New York.