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May
Marjorie's - W1F
French
London
On a site off Carnaby Street, that was till recently poke vendors Kua ‘Aina, this new French restaurant and wine bar is a May 2025 arrival May. Headed by owners Michael Searle & Josh Anderson and chef Giacomo Peretti, the aim is to import a slice of Paris to this corner of Soho, with a modern take on French cuisine while still respecting the classics with a cozy interior inspired by Parisian wine bars and 47 covers split over two floors. Sample dishes: Chicken liver rocher, hazelnut & morello; Fried courgette, rouille & trout roe; Brie de Meaux, summer beans & apricot; Escargot, seaweed & pine nut cream; Crab tart with crab bisque; Red mullet, bouillabaisse & tapenade; Bavette, egg yolk & girolles; Mille-feuille, strawberries & chantilly; Raspberry & tarragon sorbet. All this alongside an all-French wine list selected by Searle.
Apr
Bluebird City - EC2M
City of London
he first opening from “evolv” – the renamed group that was D&D London – an extension of the Bluebird name previously synonymous with its landmark Chelsea site, the former Bluebird car garage, which is now set to be cloned in Moorgate as a new identity for the brasserie on the ground floor of the group’s South Place Hotel. It will offer a mix of dishes from Chelsea's menu, along with new ideas from Executive Head Chef Rob Grist. The interior remains largely unchanged from its former incarnation, but the terrace will feature Bluebird's distinctive looks with large umbrellas, planters, and private bookable cabins.
Tatar Bunar - EC2A
East & Cent. European
London
Opening March 2025, a Ukrainian restaurant in Curtain Road, Shoreditch. A London debut from Ukrainian restaurateurs Alex Cooper and Anna Andriienko, showcasing Alex's grandmother's recipes from Tatarbunary, a small city in the south of the country (Alex remains in Kyiv, running the couple's restaurants there).
Rockfish - DT7
Lyme Regis
Opening in early 2025, the latest branch of this Devon-based fish and seafood specialist has taken over the site of Mark Hix’s Oyster and Fish House (which closed in December 2024). Expect a good range of fish supplied from Brixham, where founder Mitch Tonks has his own day boat.
Mar
Treehouse Hotel - M3
Manchester
The UK's second Treehouse hotel will now open in Manchester in early 2024, with a ground-floor restaurant by Mary-Ellen McTague and a 14th-floor destination restaurant and bar from Sam Grainger.
Uyare - LS2
Leeds city centre
Scheduled to open in early 2025 in the Victoria Gate rooftop site vacated by Issho (RIP), the new venture from hit South Indian outfit Tharavadu is expected to follow the same Karalan small-plates theme, but on a larger scale with up to 300 guests at a time.
Tom Brown at The Capital - SW3
London
Open in early 2025, a new seafood specialist restaurant in the Knightsbridge hotel, close to Harrods, from the former head chef when it was operated by Nathan Outlaw. Tom Brown has since gone on to make a major name for himself with Cornerstone (RIP) and Pearly Queen in East London.
27 Old Compton Street - W1D
Italian
London
Opening late March 2025 in the heart of Soho, a freshly made pasta bar from the team behind nearby Italian 40 Dean Street. It's a small space with a no-booking policy, so expect high tables and fast service.
The Lavery - SW7
London
Opening in late March opposite the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, a restaurant, café and events space in the former home of artist Sir John Lavery. Ex-River Café and Rochelle Canteen chef Yohei Furuhashi is running the kitchen, with a focus on Mediterranean dishes reflecting the seasons.
Pip - M3
Blackfriars
Opening late summer 2024 in the Treehouse Hotel on Deansgate, from high-profile former Aumbry chef Mary-Ellen McTague, an all-day restaurant billed as ‘a celebration of everything I am passionate about – seasonal, low-waste cooking, and the incredible produce we have here in the northwest’.
Nina - W1
London
This March 2025 newcomer was previously the original branch of Pachamama and has been reformatted under the same ownership as this family-style Italian restaurant.
Himi - W1F
Japanese
London
On the Soho site that was INO (RIP), a new ‘Neo-Izakaya’ opened by the chefs behind Roji. On the menu: a mix of sushi, sashimi, and dishes cooked on an open-flame charcoal grill.
Heard - SE1
Burgers, etc
Borough
A 40-cover, new smashed burger concept by two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, focused on elevating the humble burger. Located in Borough, London, it offers a menu featuring double-patty smash burgers paired with low-intervention wines and craft beers. All this plus the now-obligatory emphasis on sourcing top-quality produce from ethical UK farmers. Sample dish – double-patty smash burgers made with high-quality aged British beef, English cheese, homemade pickles, in a signature butter-toasted roast potato bun
081 Pizzeria - EC2A
London
Andrea Asciuti's second Shoreditch branch will be larger than the Peckham original, offering his its signature Neapolitan pizzas and diverse tapas in a 2,000-square-foot space accommodating 60 dine-in covers. Open 7 days a week.
Camino - SW1E
Spanish
London
Opening February 2025 on the ground floor of Victoria's Zig Zag building, the former Iberica tapas bar rebranded following a takeover.
Cav (Tasca) - E2
Spanish
London
Tasca, a pop-up in Bethnal Green wine spot Cav, is a March newcomer from Chef Josh Dallaway and Sommelier Sinead Murdoch. A culinary tribute to the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain, it features a menu mixing traditional and modern; while the wine list predominantly includes wines founded or made by women, with a focus on sustainability and low intervention practices. Sample dishes: Jambon Beurre Gilda, Pork & Prawn Cachorrinho, Bikini sandwich
Feb
Kynd - B92
Olton
Set in the old furnace house of a manorial estate near Birmingham (formerly occupied by restaurant Smoke), this is the second restaurant from chef David Taylor of Grace & Savour on the same property. Here he presents a simpler, more casual version of his seasonal cuisine, with a focus on ingredients from the estate.
Oorja - WC2H
Indian
London
A new casual North Indian in the heart of Theatreland and on the fringes of Chinatown. Owned by Indian restaurateur Gobind Chona, it will offer dishes such as BBQ Butterfly Chicken and is open for breakfast and Sunday lunch.
BLOODsports - WC2H
London
Opening February 2025 in Covent Garden, where it has taken over the former Circus site in Endell Street, a new subterranean sports bar from the dirty burger group MEATliquor. Expect all the faves including the Dead Hippie burger, plus sports and horror films on big screens, plus an in-house coffee and donut bar called Hideout.
The Knave of Clubs - E1
London
Opening February 2025, a restored classic late Victorian pub in Shoreditch, from the team behind the Camberwell Arms and Frank's Bar south of the river. Upstairs there's a stand-along restaurant called Club Row from chef Patrick Powell, formerly of the Midland Grand and Allegra.
The Noble - G2
British, Modern
Glasgow
The latest venture by The Superlative Collection, is a new public house open from early February in Glasgow's city centre. It aims to reimagine the classic British pub with a menu of British pub classics and local Scottish produce.
One Club Row - E1
London
Upstairs from the relaunched Knave of Clubs pub in Shoreditch (with its own entrance), a restaurant aiming to bring a shot of New York-style glamour to the area, with seats at the bar held back for walk-ins. Expect oysters, martinis, and a menu by former Allegra chef Patrick Powell.
Santa Maria - W2 - W2
London
Near Paddington station, taking over the ground-floor dining room of the Frontline Club, an institution for international journalists and news photographers, the latest branch of this high-quality Neapolitan pizza brand.
Pyra - NW6
London
Taking over the site of Lula in Queen's Park, a 'love letter to the Mediterranean' featuring both Greek and Spanish dishes. There's also to be an upstairs vinyl bar called The Loft. Led by Head Chef Mattia Caddeo, the menu offers a diverse range of fire-grilled specialties and tapas-style sharing plates.
ALBA London - SW3
Italian
London
New large (125 cover) Knightsbridge Italian open in February 2025. As with other recent openings, "the essence of the Amalfi Coast|” is a focus, but the a menu spans a number of Italian regions. The interiors aim to reflect "the coastal charm of Southern Italy” — no mean feat in busy SW3. Sample dishes: Figliata di Battipaglia, Culatello di Zibello, Risotto con Gambero & Saffron, Sicilian Carpaccio Gambero Rossi di Mazara, Tagliatelle with white Alba truffle, and Panettone tiramisu.
Beach House Falmouth - TR11
Fish & seafood
Falmouth
Beach House Falmouth, the newest addition to The Beach House Group, is a seafood restaurant and bar located on Swanpool Beach in Cornwall. Owners Tamara Costin and William Speed have created a Mediterranean-influenced menu showcasing locally sourced seafood. The restaurant's design offers striking sea views. With 100 indoor and 200 outdoor covers, including a beachfront terrace, Beach House Falmouth looks set to become a popular spot for enjoying seafood dishes and cocktails while soaking in the coastal atmosphere. Sample dishes: Porthilly oysters, whole grilled Falmouth Bay lobster, or whole market fish from Newlyn.
La Môme - SW1X
London
Opening in January 2025 in the Berkeley hotel, Knightsbridge, where it takes over the premises of Marcus Wareing's former flagship, a London outpost for Cannes-based restaurateurs, twins Ugo & Antoine Lecorche. Expect a retro-Riviera feel and highly theatrical service.
The Great Indian - N19
London
A converted pub on a residential street near Archway (fka The Prince Alfred) now serving Indian food from Chef Jolly of MasterChef India. In his February 2025 review, Observer critic Jay Rayner declared himself a fan, recommending the Punjabi lamb curry and dal makhani.
Camino - EC1M
Spanish
London
In Turnmill Street, Farringdon, the former Iberica tapas bar rebranded following a takeover in early 2025.
Cálong - N16
Korean
London
On Stoke Newington Church Road, a Korean restaurant from former Galvin Brothers' head chef Joo Won. In his March 2025 review, the Standard's David Ellis rated it a cool wine bar/bistro at a good price for locals (but not the best Korean in town).
Templar - E20
London
In ever-more hip Stratford Cross, a new wine bar and sharing plates restauran. Founded by Lee Glen and Ian Goodman, it offers a relaxed dining experience with a menu, curated by Chef Richard Sinclair, featuring modern European cuisine with small plates and larger dishes. There is also a focus on low-intervention wines… well, it is in East London. The restaurant's interior is inspired by Italian Modernism with a mid-century design.
The Priory - NP18
including Caerleon
Now refurbished with a striking new look, Benito Martinez's 100-cover restaurant (part of a building dating from 1180) now includes a state-of-the-art kitchen features, a 60-cover bar, and plans for a cheese and wine tasting room. The updated a la carte menu offers Mediterranean flavors cooked over fire.
Jan
Alfonsina - EC1A
London
Opening in early 2025 in Smithfield Market’s Long Lane, a Latin American fusion restaurant from chef Ricardo Younis Morena, who has worked across the region. He promises dishes inspired by Peru, Brazil and Mexico as well as his native Argentina, with cocktails, wines and craft beers to match.
Lucky Cat - EC2N
London
Opening in 2025 at the top of the City's tallest tower, 22 Bishopsgate, a branch of Gordon Ramsay's Asian-inspired restaurant, with a bar and rooftop terrace. The site will also incorporate a 14-seat chef's counter spin-off from his Chelsea flagship, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and a branch of his casual Bread Street Kitchen.
Don't Tell Dad - NW6
London
Opening in early 2025 on Lonsdale Road in Queen’s Park, a bakery that doubles as a restaurant. Keren Sternberg, previously head baker at Layla, is behind the breads and pastries, while ex-Noble Rot chef Luke Frankie comes to the fore at lunch and dinner.
The Grill on Fifth - SW1X
London
Opening January 2025 at Harrods in Knightsbridge, a grill serving steaks and smashburgers. It has taken over the fifth-floor premises with a rooftop bar and heating terrace previously occupied by Studio Frantzen.
Extra_Ordinary - G3
Finnieston
Opening late January 2025 in the Finnieston premises of the original Six By Nico, a new pan-Asian concept under Italian-Australian chef Toby Fiegel. Expect the usual Nico Simeone formula of ambitious cuisine at an approachable price.
Kuro Bagels - W8
Sandwiches, cakes, etc
London
In Notting Hill's Hillgate enclave, this bagel take-away from the Kuro bakery/coffee shop operation has replaced the former Kuro Eatery. You'll find classic New York-style fillings plus specials including wasabi cream cheese and ikura, and there's an outside terrace for eating.
Tamila Curry - N1
London
A sibling to the Clapham original and the more ambitious Tamil Prince: a South-Indian-inspired opening near King's Cross station. Led by executive chef Prince Durairaj, the menu at Tamila Curry features made-to-order roti, curries, and dishes such as Thanjavur chicken curry and Chettinad lamb curry. The venue also offers thali Sundays and a selection of cocktails.
Prince Arthur Belgravia - SW1W
London
Scheduled to open on 15 January on Pimlico Road in Belgravia, a smart pub with a fresh seafood counter featuring own-label caviar on the ground floor and an upstairs restaurant serving Basque food from the grill by ex-Brat and Barrafina chef Adam Iglesias.
Dove - W11
London
Opening on 7 January 2025 in the former premises of his seafood specialist Orasay (which closed on 31 December) in Notting Hill. Chef Jackson Boxer is promising to cook the food he wants to eat ‘right now’, with seafood, chicken and steak on the menu.
Tony Page Marylebone - W1U
British, Modern
London
Taking over the ex-Chotto Matte site in Paddington Street in Marylebone, veteran kosher caterer Tony Page has transferred his flagship restaurant, formerly called the Island Grill at the Royal Lancaster hotel. A much bigger kitchen gives his brigade more opportunity to excel.
Ember - CF11
Pontcanna
In Pontcanna, taking over former site of Bully's almost opposite Heaneys, a 'nose-to-tail' Italian restaurant from chefs Tommy Heaney and Dave Killick (formerly of the Heathcok in Llandaff). Expect a seasonal menu and hand-made pasta.
Stow - M3
British, Modern
Manchester City Centre
On Bridge Street in Spinningfields, a 'fire-cooking' specialist from the team behind Trof in the Northern Quarters. Sunday Times critic Charlotte Ivers loved the food – and the theatrical cooking – in her January 2025 review.
Harrys - TN31
Camber
At the Gallivant boutique hotel behind Camber Sands in East Sussex, a restaurant from former Bibendum chef Matthew Harris (brother of Bouchon Racine's Henry Harris), who promises to cook 'timeless' classics of French cuisine using seasonal local ingredients. There's also a notable list of English wines.
Moss - EH3
West End
A debut restaurant in Stockbridge from chef Henry Dobson, who trained at Noma in Copenhagen and takes a minimalist approach to cuisine, with many preserved and fermented ingredients. Much of the produce is grown on his family's organic farm near Dundee, while the ceramics are made by his Japanese wife, Akiko.
Dec
Satori - B13
Billesley
Opening in late 2024 on the original site of Carter's of Moseley, this is billed as 'the first Japanese fine dining restaurant in Birmingham' by its owners FB Holdings, the team behind Baloci in Edgbaston and Qavali in Brindley Place.
Toum - W1S
Lebanese
London
This December 2024 opening is a modern Lebanese rotisserie in Mayfair, just a short distance from the Farah family's Aline. It aims to bringa contemporary twist to Lebanese cuisine with Rotisserie chicken a centerpiece; and with a variety of sauces, including the traditional garlic sauce "toum" and options like chimichurri and Café de Paris butter. In typical Lebanese style, there's a heated terrace outside on Pollen Street.
Santo Remedio - W1U
Mexican
London
In Thayer Street, Marylebone, the third branch of this Mexican operation, serving authentic tacos, tostadas and quesadillas. There is a bar downstairs, and some tables for al fresco eating in warmer weather.
Undercroft - W1S
London
The crypt beneath historic St George’s Church off Hanover Square in Mayfair has been converted to host a restaurant where veteran chef Aldo Zilli marks his return to the London dining scene after a 12-year break. His menu is inspired by more than 20 regions of his native Italy.
Osteria Del Mare - WC2R
London
Opposite the Savoy in the Strand, an Italian seafood specialist from the team behind Bocconcino in Mayfair and Soho. Inspired by the Tuscan resort of Forte dei Marmi, it’s luxury all the way with bottarga, red prawns and lobster headlining the menu.
Babbo - NW8
London
Taking over the former Harry Morgan’s site (RIP) in St John’s Wood, a classic Italian all-day restaurant that has transferred across from Mayfair. Owned by football agent Kia Joorabchian, it attracted a Premier League crowd in its earlier incarnation.
The Brave - N1
London
Opening in early December 2024 in a revamped Essex Road, Islington boozer, this ‘bistro pub’ from chef James Cochran (ex-12:51 in Upper Street) promises exciting and interesting dishes ranging from jerk-spiced chicken Scotch egg with Scotch bonnet jam to Aynhoe venison with neep and tattie hash browns. UPDATE MARCH 2025: Chef James Cochran has confirmed he will part ways with the team at The Brave, at the end of this month, saying" it's been a ride, but it's time for me to move on to other projects I have in the pipeline. More from me soon". Michael Butt, overseeing The Brave relaunch thanked James "for his contribution to the pub relaunch project, and wish[ed] him well in his future endeavours."
The Dreamery - N1
Ice cream
London
An artisinal ice cream shop and 20-cover wine bar located in Islington, London. Co-founded by Alex Young and George De Vos, the menu is curated by Head Chef Jack Coggins and offers a mix of innovative flavors and classics (with winter specials like Christmas Pudding and Gingerbread paired with light glou-glou wines)
Shakara - W1U
London
In Baker Street, Marylebone, close to the Chiltern Firehouse, a spacious and ambitious West African restaurant showcasing ingredients from Nigeria, Ghana and The Gambia along with live African music and DJ sets. Expect top-class cuisine: the menu is overseen by Head chef Victor Okunowo who is a former MasterChef: The Professionals semifinalist.
The Braywood - SL6
Littlewick Green
On the site of the historic Royal Oak (RIP) in Paley Street, this smart contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar is from the team behind The Woodspeen in Newbury. Expect a polished and professional style of dining.
Rake @ The Compton Arms - N1
London
The new long-term chef residency at this popular Highbury gastropub is from a duo, Jay Claus and Syrus Pickhaver, promising long-forgotten British dishes using whole-beast butchery and sustainable Cornish fish. Expectations are high: previous residencies have included Dara Klein's Tiello and the 'Four Legs' team, both big hits.
The Bat & Ball - OX44
Cuddesdon
This renovated 16th-century coaching inn in the next-door village from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons has a chef who used to work at Le Manoir. Owner Ben Moss, who also runs the nearby Lamb Inn at Little Milton, is pitching it as a community pub where you can pop in for a pint or have a serious meal.
Zima - W11
London
Just off Portobello Road in Notting Hill, a second branch of the Russian restaurant next door to Ronnie Scott's jazz club in Soho. Expect modernised versions of classic Russian comfort dishes, washed down by in-house infused vodkas – both savoury and sweet.
Essi x The Adam & Eve - E9
Greek
London
Essi, a Greek-Australian kitchen, has secured a long term residency at The Adam & Eve pub in Homerton, East London. With a focus on fire cooking, essi offers an interesting menu featuring dishes like White Tarama, Smoked Aubergine, Charred Lamb Chops, and Octopus Bolognese. Founded by Kostas Vais, essi combines Greek heritage with Australian influences, using British seasonal produce.
Sushi Kyu - W1F
Japanese
London
Sister site to Cubé in Mayfair, this tiny 10-seater flies somewhat under the radar. The chefs are all trained at Cubé under Chef Mogi to create a high-level omakase experience: a variety of sushi, sashimi, and signature dishes like Hamachi Yuzu Ponzu and Wagyu Beef Tataki. With a selection of sake, Japanese Shochu, wines, and a range of teas, Sushi Kyu it is a relatively elevated culinary journey. Evening omakase (from £70) includes a starter, eight pieces of omakase nigiri, one temaki roll and dessert. There is also an a la carte.
The Ox - SW4
British, Modern
London
Relaunched in late 2024, this traditional pub (from Polygon Public House Ltd) includes a main bar, mezzanine restaurant, rooftop terrace, and private events space. It features a modern British menu with some Asian influences. The now de rigeur farm-to-fork dishes highlight ethically sourced beef from family farms in Scotland, serving the likes of Japanese smashed burger, king scallops with crispy Thai chicken wing, vegan maple and soy baked swede.
Krokodilos - W8
Greek
London
On Kensington Church Street, an upmarket Greek restaurant with an ex-Jean Georges at the Connaught chef, Angelos Togias, who has re-created some of his grandmother's best recipes for the menu.
The Duke - RG9
British, Modern
Henley-on-Thames
Owned by Henry Day, and with head chef Adam Hague — a 74-cover new pub in this posh town focused on modern British cuisine with Asian influences, served as small plates. Sample dishes: Aged beef Focaccia with Whipped Lardo and Seaweed; King Prawn, Teriyaki, Sesame and Yuzu Kosh??; Potato with Caviar; Lobster, Nori and Gochujang; Iberico Pig Pie with Gruyere and Pineapple
Nov
SanHao - W1D
London
Opening 2024 in Chinatown’s Gerrard Street, from the team behind newcomers YiQi and The Eight, with the promise of traditional Chinese hand-pulled noodles, soups and pan-fried buns cooked to order.
Porta - M20
Didsbury
Taking over the former premises of long-running veggie Greens (RIP), Chester-based brothers Joe & Ben Wright have opened the fourth branch of their popular brand to this well-known site. Expect authentic dishes that bring a real flavour of Madrid or Barcelona.
The Savoy Hotel, Savoy Lounge - WC2R
Afternoon tea
London
Opening November 2024 and replacing the former Thames Foyer, this grand atrium, now refurbished with a new central walkway, is the setting for the Savoy's classic afternoon tea but also hosts drinks, nibbles and full meals at other times of the day and night. If it's just scones you're after, the new dedicated space Scoff offers them to eat in (with a hot drink) or take home.
Brasseria - SW3
London
The Fraquelli brothers are aiming to add to their Brasseria stable in 2024, adding to the sites in Marylebone and Notting Hill. The latest, in Brompton, will finally fill the long dark site of the similarly-named (but French) ‘La Brasserie’ (long RIP), which operated there for 30 years, and will ‘combine Italian flavour and style with New York service and a Parisian grand brasserie atmosphere.’
Long Chim - W1D
Thai
London
Taking up a ground-floor residency at Hovarda in Rupert Street, Soho, Aussie chef David Thompson makes his return to London 12 years after closing Nahm in Belgravia. He’s now based in Bangkok, and Long Chim is his take on the cooking of the city’s markets and alleyways.
Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard - WC2H
British, Modern
London
Opening autumn 2024, the Irish brewer's new £73million Covent Garden micro-brewery and 'culture hub' includes a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring open-fire cooking. It follows similar visitor centres in Dublin and Edinburgh.
Row at 5 - W1S
London
Originally set to open in 2023, a new flagship for Jason Atherton opens on Mayfair's Savile Row occupying the ground floor and basement of a new building. The format is to be one of multi-course menus and is one of a flurry of launches his business currently has in the pipeline.
Sael - SW1Y
London
With the closure of Pollen Street, this new opening (debut late autumn 2024) in St James’ Market becomes Jason Atherton’s most poshly located operation in the West End. It’s on the grand and spacious, 115-cover site that was formerly Aquavit (RIP), made over with low lighting and dark hues; and incorporating a separate bar. The aim is accessible, best-of-British cuisine that’s less ‘haute’ than at Pollen Street (though from its relocated chef, Dale Bainbridge).
La Bellezza - B3
Birmingham
Opening autumn 2024 in the former Vinoteca premises in Chamberlain Square, a trattoria from the Paris-based Big Mama group – their first in the UK outside London. Expect gaudy, Insta-friendly interiors (vintage bottles, tapestry curtains, and Murano glass chandeliers) and a tongue-in-cheek, over-the-top take on Italian hospitality. The 150-cover space will offer a typically over-indulgent menu, including fresh pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, and desserts (with dishes such as Il Gran Carbonara, Mafaldine al Tartufo, and Pici al Ragu di Agnello). Calorie counters should probably avoid the ‘iconic’ 6-inch tall lemon meringue pie and giant profiterole.
Terra Mare - CF10
Cardiff city centre
Opening in autumn in the former Libertine cocktail bar close to Cardiff Castle on the High Street, a southern Italian restaurant specialising in the cuisine of Puglia. Two types of pasta will be made by hand on-site every day under the direction of chef Francesco Germinario, and the wine list will focus on Italian vintages.
Swirl - E10
British, Modern
London
Set in a Leyton railway arch, a wine bar from local entrepreneurs, with a focus on Czech and Slovak wines. There are plenty of low and no-alcohol alternatives to drink, accompanied by food in the way of snacks, cheese platters and chef residencies.
OMM - SW13
London
On a White Hart Lane corner site in Barnes (long occupied by Annie’s, RIP), a Lebanese restaurant from industry veteran Pierre Hobeika (ex-Fakhreldine general manager), with a classic menu of Middle Eastern dishes plus wraps for lighter meals. The wine list ranges across the eastern Med and into the Caucasus, with all wines available by the glass.
dulse - EH6
Leith
Occupying the former site of ASKR in Constitution Street, the second branch of this fish and seafood specialist originating in the New Town is from prolific chef Dean Banks, who also runs the Pompadour in Edinburgh and Haar in St Andrews.
Vatavaran - SW3
London
A few minutes’ walk from Harrods in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, the third solo restaurant from ex-Jamavar chef Rohan Ghai (who also owns Kutir and Manthan) serves upmarket Indian dishes in a clubby dining room. An early review in the Standard singled out the lamb chops and black lentil dal for high praise.
Homeslice - SW1X
London
The fifth branch of the pizza group founded by Mark and Alan Wogan is the first to serve an a la carte menu alongside their 20” pizzas. Order up Dough balls; Stracciatella and caviar; or Wagyu Polpette at the counter or try something heartier like the Mac n Cheese fondue; Spaghetti hash with wagyu beef; or the Oven Baked Lasagne using Symplicity ‘meat’.
Silva - W1J
London
In Mayfair’s Bruton Place, next door to the Guinea Grill, this stylish all-day venue marks the debut of first-time restaurateur Daria Grebenyuk. Head chef Slawomir Sawicki has designed a menu with influences from across the globe, from healthy or indulgent breakfasts to more substantial evening dishes, with plenty of raw options.
Hotori - EC4A
City of London
At the top of New Fetter Lane in Holborn, a specialist in Japanese yakitori – different cuts of chicken grilled on skewers. Billed as ‘beak to tail’ dining, the full blow-out of 17 cuts requires 48 hours’ notice.
The Pelican - BS40
Chew Valley
Set in a picturesque village, the latest addition to The Pony Group by Josh & Holly Eggleton, located in Chew Magna, Somerset. The project aims to complement the Eggleton's Pony restaurant and cookery school five minutes drive away and involves renovating The Pelican pub in two phases: opening as a pub for locals in November 2024, with subsequent plans for 10 bedrooms and guest experiences in 2025.
