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9/11/25 - Updated with photos and menu details One of London's big openings for the autumn is the arrival of Crisp Pizza in Mayfair, where they've taken over The Marlborough Head pub on North Audley...

It's all go in Broadgate at the moment. Fresh off the launch off the new Vagabond wine bar, and the imminent arrival of US import Velvet Taco comes news of another interesting new opening in the...

French restaurants have been a booming business on London's dining scene in 2025, and the latest to join that trend is Mazarine.  This comes from the team behind Sparrow Italia and is run by ex-LPM...

They've long held a reputation as being one of the best places in Paris to enjoy gluten-free breads and pastries. Now Parisian bakery chain Copains has set its sight on London. To kick off their...

They have four Cafe Beams across London, but now the brothers behind Beam, Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, are getting ready to open something new. Nora will be a modern Turkish restaurant in Canary Wharf.  In...

They have four empanada shops across London, and now De Nadas are heading out to Kew for their fifth opening. They'll be taking over what was the Pether butcher shop. If you're unfamiliar with them, De...

On the face of it, the current London food news story appears to be an extraordinary example of someone biting the hand that feeds them. Over the last few days, there have been a slew of news...

Earlier this year, after more than a decade in business, James Lowe's Lyles shut up shop for good. Since May, the restaurant has been vacant, but now we know what's taking its place - a new version of...

She's known for her graphic, cheery clothes featuring giant croissants and cherries worn by the likes of Katy Perry and Lena Dunham. Now, West London-based fashion designer Olivia Rubin has taken...

Islington locals will be well aware of Smokehouse, the pub/restaurant on Canonbury Road that's been open for just over a decade (originally launched by Neil Rankin). And that's particularly because of its...

We can’t believe it’s that time of year again! StreetSmart charity's 2025 campaign launched at the weekend at 670 restaurants across the UK (450 of those are in London). From North to South and East to...

Recently, we launched our guide to London's best restaurants in galleries and museums. Well, it turns out that one of those restaurants is about to get a large overhaul. The Royal Academy is...

30/10/25 - updated with the opening date It's been almost a decade since we last encountered the cooking of chef Alex Craciun in London. Back then, the chef had taken on the head chef position at...

We're tracking which London restaurants get into the guide each month. This time there's recognition for Tom Kerridge's Chalk Freehouse, Stevie Parle's Town and more...

We were fans of Fantomas when it first opened in Chelsea, late in 2024. It was part of a trio of restaurants that opened in a short period of time by the group behind Wild. Krododilos and Pinna were the...

30/10/25 - updated with the opening date If you live or work in the Docklands and have been wondering what's going to take over the space at the recently completed Dock Shed at Canada Water, then...

We can file this one away as an experience that seems absolutely tailor-made for us. We like chips. We like martinis. So, obviously, a pop-up that combines the two immediately had our attention.  Both...