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EDITOR'S LETTER
I think we're covering all the bases in this newsletter. For the wine lovers, there's our guide to the best places to pull a cork in West London. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll want to check out our new roundup of the best new desserts in town.
And for anyone looking for a hot new spot to go for a date/catchup/family gathering, we went to check out Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham.
Catherine Hanly - Editor, Hot Dinners
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WINE WESTWARDS
West London's best wine bars
While it may not have quite the density of interesting new wine bars as East London, what West London lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality. From new openings near Hyde Park to old-school favourites, here are our picks of the best places to drink wine in that part of town.
Read the guide
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ROOM FOR DESSERT?
Five desserts you need to try in London right now
Here at Hot Dinners, we always think it's worth saving room for something sweet at the end of any meal. So, with that in mind, here's our new (but ongoing) guide to the five best desserts in London restaurants right now.
Five to try
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
24-28 March (Fitzrovia) - hugely popular Glasgow restaurant Celentano's is having a five day residency at Carousel. They'll be serving up a seven-course menu of signature dishes with tickets at £65.
5 April (Highbury) - The Top Cuvee Easter Egg Hunt attracts thousands of entrants for its North London scavenger hunt. Sign up for it here.
1 April (Barbican) - The Food in Print Magazine Fair sees Vittles, Pit and FatBoy gathering together some of the UK's best print food titles in one showcase. It'll run from 11am to 4pm with free entry at St Giles Cripplegate.
18 April (Brixton) - The London Taco Experience sees eight London traders taking over Freight Brixton. There'll be mezcal tastings and a hot sauce showcase too. Tickets are £5 for entry
1-4 May (King's Cross) - JUNG Festival is a four-day festival of Korean food taking over Canopy Market for the bank holiday weekend, There'll be 20 food and dessert traders with influencer @rollingjoint behind the roster of talent.
For more events going on around London, including things to do this weekend, check out our events diary here.
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JUST OPENED
Jul's - St James's
Originally a big restaurant in Ibiza, Jul's has made the leap to London. They're describing this St James's opening as "Greek-inspired yet unmistakably Mediterranean".
Ally Cats Portobello - Notting Hill
Opening barely 15 minutes walk away from another Alley Cats, this pizzeria comes with some new dishes like square pizzas and a slice hatch too.
MORE NEWLY OPENED LONDON RESTAURANTS
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OPENING SOON
Temaki - Mayfair
Temaki has been a big hit in Brixton for a few years with their Japanese handroll bar. Now they're moving it to Mayfair in a much bigger venue. Opens 23 March 2026
Orrery by Pierre Minotti - Marylebone
This classic French restaurant is getting a big relaunch with its new owners and chef, and it's unashamedly aiming for a Michelin star. Opens 26 March 2026
PLUS MANY MORE UPCOMING LONDON RESTAURANTS
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About us
Hot Dinners isn't owned by an investment bank, overseas media corporation or by an oligarch. We're 100% independent, run and owned by Londoners.
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