Arch 338 Acton Mews (Between Dunston St & Dunston Rd), Haggerston, London E8 4EA
This is a joint venture between Josh Katz (ex Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Ottolenghi) and Mattia Bianchi (ex Ottolenghi and Ben Spalding). It takes inspiration from Turkey's Mangal restaurants, the grill & kebab houses of Istanbul, the food stalls of Jmaa al Fna in Marrakesh and the Shipudim in Tel Aviv. Essentially expect a lot of grilled meat and veg.
53 Lexington St, London W1F 9AS
One of the most successful example of street food vendors going permanent, this is one of the toughest places to grab a seat at in Soho. But when you do, the steamed milk buns that are at the heart of the menu make it all worthwhile.
18-20 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DE
Bringing the finest Spanish food to London's West End, the ever popular Brindisa Tapas Kitchen have opened this grill-based restaurant.
28 Brixton Water Lane, London SW2 1PE
A compact, lively neighbourhood restaurant with as much love given to the low-intervention wine list as to the charcoal grill which is the main focus for the short, inspired menu. Their basement bar is a great place to work through the wine list, before heading to your table or counter seat in this minimal space. Whilst the menu changes frequently, dependant on the quality and seasonality of what’s on offer, the BBQ pork belly with sesame and Korean spices is now a firm staple due to its popularity.
15 Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA
An all-day neighbourhood restaurant and bar from the people behind Soho's Damson & Co. Expect a strong focus on healthy food too
6 Greek St, Soho, London W1D 4DE
This 50 seater restaurant (with a terrace too) combines British seasonal produce with an emphasis on smoked cooking methods, as well as the more traditional sweet and pickled influences from South-East Asia.
Unit 4, 2 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
This is part of the Firmdale Hotels Ham Yard Hotel and is a combined sushi and Kobe beef restaurant.
68–80 Hanbury Street London E1 5JL
Jago is the first restaurant from Louis Solley, who used to head up Ottolenghi in Notting Hill. He's now opening an all-day restaurant in Shoreditch with a focus on European and Ashkenazi inspired cuisine.
187b Wardour Street, London W1F 8ZB
This Soho restaurant boasts that it's reservations-only and the menu here will consist of small plates with a very British flavour.
65A Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA
This restaurant and bar is from Clive Watson, who has previously opened Riding House Cafe, Village East and more. It's billed as "an informal take on a grand European brasserie".
10 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HZ
One thing you know you're going to get at any branch of Barrafina is great food. The counter seats might be gone minutes after service opens, but that only proves that the early bird catches the milk fed kidneys.
4 Upper St Martin’s Lane, London WC2H 9NY
Tredwells was originally part of the Marcus Wareing group, but it's now owned and run by Chantelle Nicholson who has taken this "casual but informed restaurant" and turned it into a popular Covent Garden haunt with a strong focus on veggie dishes.
148 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6BX
The Manor sees the Dairy's Dean Parker heading up the kitchen in this restaurant from the people behind Clapham's hugely popular The Dairy. As the new restaurant is just down the road from The Dairy, they'll still be able to use the produce from the rooftop garden and beehives, while Delicatessen will supply the homemade charcuterie.
Unit 1b, City Point, 1 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AW
Originally created by Neil Rankin this bar/restaurant serves egg dishes every which way it can (but not desserts). Expect burgers, hash, tacos and more.
1 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS
This restaurant is being referred to as the "little sister of The Ivy but with its own distinct character" so expect to find versions of famous Ivy dishes on offer.
46 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
This popular street food spot has a permanent home with short ribs, wagyu brisket, tacos, smoked mac n' cheese and more on the menu. Plus there's another bar downstairs, 46 and Mercy, serving cocktails.
53 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LB
Coming from Alan Yau, this restaurant serves pide - essentially Turkish pizza - filled with Asian ingredients.
8-10 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 4QA
This all-day Provencal restaurant offers "coffees and brunch throughout the day as well as more of a restaurant and bar atmosphere in the evenings." Simon Conboy, the previous executive chef at The Ivy and Rivington Grill in Dubai is Exec chef and it comes from Charlie McLean who used to be at Cau and Gaucho.
3 - 9 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BD
Following the success of Bread Street Kitchen in the City, Gordon's set his sights on Mayfair for a follow-up.
150 Norwood Rd, Herne Hill SE24 9AY
This revamped pub and hotel sees chef Daniel Stevens, of River Cottage, and L’atelier des Chefs, heading up the kitchen.
93 Golborne Road, London W10 5NL
This is a combined Danish restaurant and deli in Notting Hill. Expect a very Danish all-day menu in very Danish surroundings.
16 Bury Street St James's, London SW1Y 6AJ
One of Mayfair St James’ finest dining establishments has had a refresh – except this is far more than a new lick of paint. Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue, has undergone a full-scale renovation under the direction of D&D London and Russell Sage studios.
Somerset House, New Wing, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA
Spring is Skye Gyngell's first solo venture, who had such a big success at Petersham Nurseries. She has set up shop in the "new" wing of Somerset House which hasn't been open to the public for 150 years and serving fair like Grilled langoustine with seaweed butter and Roasted turbot with porcini and bone marrow.
20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Offering a modern yet casual dining experience overlooking the River Thames, Sea Containers Restaurant champions seasonal, ingredient-led cooking with a menu designed for sharing.
Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
Mexican restaurant Wahaca is branching out with a new long-term residency that's starting at the Truman Brewery this July. It will be inspired by Mexico City (Distrito Federal) and will serve freshly prepared dishes with a US influence.
3 Gillett Street, Dalston, London N16 8JH
This Hawaiian restaurant is looking to bring Pacific cuisine - particularly Hawaii's "pokes" to London. Expect an eclectic range of dishes and plenty of non-Tiki cocktails.
64 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LE
Kanada-Ya comes from Yukuhashi, Japan where it was set up by Kanada Kazuhiro in 2009 to produce a new style of ramen and it has a popular outpost in Hong Kong too. This is the first in Europe.
17-20 Kendal Street, London W2 2AW
This is an izakaya or traditional Japanese style pub this September just by Marble Arch, from the former head chef of Nobu and most recently Wabi London. Open all day from early morning to late evening Kurobuta will have room for 80 and also serve up a range of dishes to go. A pop-up in Chelsea has been a big hit, so expect this to be huge too.
95 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4PZ
This aims to do for burgers what the nearby Bubbledogs did for hot dogs. Expect Wagyu and foie gras on the menu.
250 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE
Sager & Wilde's Mission has New Californian wines very much as the focus of the new venue. There are also (mini) classic American cocktails and a greater emphasis on food than their previous venue with James De Jong (previously at Islington's The Drapers Arms) in charge of a Californian influenced menu.
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