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While we all might like to be able to gallivant across the Channel to France for food at the drop of a beret, it's just not practical. So there's nothing better for lovers of Gallic cuisine than a...

Last seen at The Bluecoats in Tottenham, Ling Lings have another long-term residency lined up, this time in Islington. They're taking over the kitchen at wine-led pub Godet.  It's led by chef Jenny Phung,...

Fashionistas, we have one for your future diaries…Ralph Lauren is opening a London restaurant. Fittingly, it’ll be at the old Vogue House on 1 Hanover Square and called The Polo Bar Ralph Lauren...

For more than two decades, Luca Dusi's vibey wine bar in East London has built up a reputation for being a fabulous place to sit and sip good wine. And now the team behind it are gearing up to open a...

London's New York-style pizza craze isn't ending any time soon, with the launch of Vincenzo's, a pizzeria that's already found fame in Bushey.  This opening will be a little different to the...

6/10/25 - updated with the name and more details London's top hotels do like getting a named chef to run their restaurants, from Jean-Georges at The Connaught and The Emory to Tom Kerridge at...

If you’re looking for an excuse to try something new and exciting in the world of cocktails and canapés, then Fitzrovia’s two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table restaurant is calling your name. They’re launching a...

If you fancy a virtual trip to Malaysia by way of bold and zingy flavours, then put South East London’s Nunhead on your restaurant radar: Duda Diner is coming to town. Located on the site of Goodcup...

You might have clocked The Pilgrm Hotel as an ideal spot to kill some time during a train delay/strike at Paddington Station; or even a place to stay the night. Here’s another good reason: their...

1 October 2025 - updated with an estimated opening date Since the original Poon's closed, one of London's legendary Chinese restaurants, Amy Poon has been following in her family's footsteps with a...

  In surprising news, chef Gizzi Erskine is returning to Mare Street Market (both Hackney and Kings Cross venues) as Chef Creative Director. You may recall we reported on Gizzi launching her first...

A couple of years ago, Gordon Ramsay bought Pizza East. Since then, the pizzeria has been running as normal, but now he's switching things up with a very interesting pop-up.  Ramsay's invited...

If sustainable dining is close to your heart, then keep your eye on East London, as we bring you big news from Ivan Tisdall-Downes, former executive chef and cofounder of Native Restaurant: he’s...

Only a few months ago we told you about FORNO’s second site in London, now they’re opening a third space – this time in Mile End’s Ragged School Museum, taking over the existing cafe and elevating...

It's been quite a ride for the folks behind newish taco brand Two Twins Tacos. They started out as a street stall in Brixton, then opened up a permanent space in Brixton Village. And two weeks ago,...

The Farrier in Camden may be no more, but the team behind it have moved to Shoreditch to try something new. Opening just a couple of doors down from One Club Row and The Knave of Clubs, Clara's will be...

Originally due to open in Soho, American taco restaurant Velvet Taco is now heading to the City instead (taking over the old Shoyru site).  If you've never thought about putting shepherd's pie or...