Fine Dining

Bubbledogs to pop-up on Park Lane

25-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Champagne and hotdog concept Bubbledogs is making a return with a prolonged pop-up on Park Lane.

Niall Keating to open Tender at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel

25-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Niall Keating will take on the restaurant site at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel for a new concept this summer.

Uncorked: Joseph Pelosi

24-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at West London’s Belvedere on Phillipe Bascaules, Tuscan producer Petrolo and not holding on to his last bottle of Sine Qua Non’s Just For The Love Of It.

Tom Barnes sets opening date and releases more details for Skof

23-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Tom Barnes debut solo restaurant Skof will officially launch in Manchester’s NOMA district on 29 May.

Anthony Demetre launches Bistrot at Wild Honey

23-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Anthony Demetre is opening a more casual offer at Sofitel St James to sit alongside Wild Honey.

Latest opening: abc kitchens

22-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's latest London outpost is an effective amalgamation of three of his New York concepts.

Three’s company: the Fallow trio on their biggest project by far

22-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

With their Canary Wharf restaurant Roe, the trio behind Fallow and FOWL have gone bigger and bolder.

Cheltenham restaurant Journey to close this summer

22-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Cheltenham-based fine dining restaurant Journey will close in June less than two years after launch.

Uncorked: Natalia Kozlowska

18-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Studio Frantzén on Christian Tschida, pairing red Burgundy with truffle-based dishes and great value Pauillac.

Turnips restaurant in Borough Market to close

18-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Tomas Lidakevicius has announced that his Borough Market restaurant Turnips is to close this month.

“The memories we've created will remain close to our hearts”- Galvin at Windows to close

17-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Galvin brothers Chris and Jeff have announced that their Galvin at Windows restaurant on London’s Park Lane will close later this month after 18 years of trading.

Latest opening: Lita

16-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Marylebone has welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant that serves gutsy food in a stylish setting.

Des Gunewardena unveils details of new London flagship

15-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Des Gunewardena's new flagship venture will combine two different brands when it launches at The Royal Exchange in The City of London this summer.

Latest opening: Sale e Pepe

12-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Now part of Thesleff Group, the stalwart Knightsbridge Italian restaurant is celebrating its 50th birthday with a comprehensive nip and tuck.

Uncorked: Tom Slegg

11-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The manager of The Angel Hotel in Bury St. Edmunds on Lismore’s Samantha O’Keefe, pairing Tetley tea and custard creams, and his time at influential Soho restaurant Arbutus.

Monica and David Galetti's restaurant Mere to close

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Monica and David Galetti's Mere in Fitzrovia will close later this month after seven years.

Chez Roux to open at The Langham

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Michel Roux Jr is opening a new restaurant at The Langham in London.

Dan McGeorge to open Vetch in Liverpool

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of Great British Menu in 2021, will open his debut restaurant later this spring.

Batman ends: London’s Park Row closes

08-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Wonderland Restaurants has closed its Batman-themed London restaurant Park Row but says it intends to relocate its immersive dining experience The Monarch Theatre.

Jesse Dunford Wood closes Harvest in Kensal Rise after just one year

08-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Jesse Dunford Wood has announced the closure of his third London restaurant, Harvest, after just one year of trading.

Latest opening: The Cocochine

05-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Larry Jayasekara’s debut solo restaurant project is as impressive as it is distinctive. Just don’t ask how much it cost to deliver.

Supper London ceases operations

05-Apr-2024 By George Nott

High-end restaurant delivery platform Supper London has ceased operations

José Pizarro to open all-day restaurant Lolo in Bermondsey

05-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

José Pizarro is to open a new restaurant in Bermondsey later this summer.

Uncorked: Ben Hodges

05-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of Spitalfields ‘pub with wines’ Alfi on not taking communion, Galician wine and seafood and waiting too long for his drink.

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan awarded second Michelin star

04-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan in Malta has been awarded its second Michelin star.

Kirk and Keeley Haworth confirm opening date for permanent Plates restaurant

04-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth will launch the long-awaited first bricks and mortar site for their plant-based restaurant concept Plates in London’s Shoreditch this summer.

A restaurant that pays homage to Winston Churchill is opening in Yorkshire

03-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Aldwark Manor Estate will open a new fine dining restaurant next month that pays homage to Winston Churchill.

Notting Hill restaurant The Counter to open Soho site

03-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Kemal Demirasal is opening a follow up restaurant to his popular The Counter Notting Hill in Soho this May.

Native duo to take on the former Pensons site

02-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The pair behind the Native restaurant brand will launch a restaurant on the former Pensons site next month.

Tokyo’s Sézanne takes top spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024

28-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Daniel Calvert’s Tokyo restaurant Sézanne has taken the number one spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.

Uncorked: Maddy Riches

28-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of Brighton restaurant Dilsk on Piedmont-based winemaker Chiara Boschis, Pieropan’s La Rocca and the unusual structure of her wine list.

Risotto restaurant all’onda to launch in London’s Fitzrovia

27-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Former Hélène Darroze at The Connaught chef Andrea Granzarolo is to lead the kitchen of new fine dining restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia that celebrates the staple Italian rice dish risotto.

Restaurant radar: April 2024

26-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

A brace of restaurants from David Carter and Harts Group and follow up venues from Los Mochis, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Josh and Paul Katz are among this month's openings to have on your radar.

Simon Rogan’s on-farm dining experience to return this summer

25-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan’s seasonal on-farm dining experience will return this summer for its second year.

The Idle Rocks launches Reef Knot restaurant with Stuart Shaw at the helm

25-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Cornwall hotel The Idle Rocks has unveiled its new restaurant concept following a refurbishment at the venue.

Jason Atherton to close Pollen Street Social after 13-year run

22-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Jason Atherton has announced his Mayfair restaurant Pollen Street Social will close in the summer after 13 years.

Medlar team to open rooftop Belgravia restaurant

22-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

The team behind the Chelsea restaurant Medlar are opening a second restaurant in the capital 15 years after their first launch.

Tomás Gormley on going it alone with Cardinal

22-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

The Edinburgh-based chef on opening his debut solo restaurant and why it was time for him to go it alone.

Mauro Colagreco to bring a taste of Mirazur to London

22-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Mauro Colagreco is bringing dishes from his three Michelin-starred restaurant Mirazur to London next month over two evenings.

Meet the UK’s most extreme practitioners of farm-to-table cuisine

22-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chef and grower duo Jan and Mary Ostle have taken living the good life to the nth degree at their Bristol restaurant Wilsons.

1 Warwick in Soho to open rooftop restaurant Yasmin to the public

21-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Private members’ club 1 Warwick in Soho is throwing open the doors of its rooftop restaurant and bar Yasmin to the general public from next month.

Uncorked: Ola Bober

21-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head of wine at Clapham’s Ploussard on Jura, Les Caves de Pyrene founder Eric Nairoo and crying inside when people request oaky wines.

Jackson Boxer and Experimental Group to launch Covent Garden bistro Henri

19-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Jackson Boxer is once again partnering with restaurant and bar operator Experimental Group to launch a new bistro concept at The Henrietta Hotel in London’s Covent Garden this spring.

Jesus Adorno departs Arlington after one month

19-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Maître d’ Jesus Adorno has left his role as director of Jeremy King’s recently-launched Arlington in London’s Mayfair, just one month after the restaurant’s opening.