Latest opening: Nora
The brothers behind London’s Café Beam have opened a modern Turkish restaurant in Canary Wharf.
Fine Dining
Going for gold: meet Team UK’s Bocuse d’Or candidate
Chef Oliver McGeorge on his restaurant journey so far, working with Clare Smyth, and what it takes to prepare for the world’s most demanding cooking competition.
Harts Group to relaunch its cocktail bar beneath El Pastor Soho
Harts Group will relaunch the cocktail bar beneath its El Pastor restaurant in Soho early next year, repositioning it as a more grown-up venture offering table service only.
Glasgow’s The Gannet to relaunch as Eleven Fifty Five
Chef Peter McKenna will relaunch his Glasgow restaurant The Gannet as the more casual Eleven Fifty Five early next year.
Uncorked: Jake Garstang
The restaurant manager and sommelier at Hove’s Maré by Rafael Cagali on being inspired by the film SOMM, Jonathan Kleeman and Pieropan’s La Rocca.
Trullo’s Conor Gadd is opening an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden
Conor Gadd, chef co-owner of Trullo in Highbury, will open an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden next year.
Damian Clisby joins The Rectory as its head chef
Former Petersham Nurseries chef director Damian Clisby has been announced as the new head chef at boutique hotel and restaurant The Rectory.
Celentano’s to relocate to upcoming hotel Arthouse Glasgow
Anna and Dean Parker will bring their Italian restaurant Celentano’s to Arthouse Glasgow when the hotel launches early next year.
Aqua Restaurant Group brings Dim Sum Library to London
The group behind London restaurants Aqua, Hutong and Shiro will launch its Hong Kong-born concept Dim Sum Library in Covent Garden early next month.
Net closes in on ‘langoustine lady’
A woman who attracted widespread social media attention and condemnation for taking £300 worth of langoustines from Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant Elystan Street is alleged to be the same thief who targeted another top London venue.
Luke Farrell teases further expansion for his Chaiyo Restaurants group
Thai food and ingredient expert Luke Farrell says there is much more to come from his recently created Chaiyo Restaurants, with the group ultimately aiming to offer food from every region of Thailand.
Little Julie’s to open permanently in Holland Park next year
The team behind Holland Park restaurant Julie’s are making their little sibling pop-up permanent next year.
San Hao noodle restaurant to open in London’s Chinatown
The team behind London restaurants YiQi, The Eight and Dozo will finally open their new noodle and fried dumpling restaurant next month.
French restaurant group La Nouvelle Garde to make UK debut
France-based restaurant group La Nouvelle Garde will make its London debut next year with a restaurant in Chelsea.
Dover Street Counter will be The Dover’s more rebellious sibling
Martin Kuczmarski is opening a sister restaurant to Mayfair restaurant The Dover on the same street.
Chutney Mary and Masala Zone owner MW Eat acquired by Canadian financial holding company
Chutney Mary and Masala Zone owner MW Eat has been acquired by Canadian firm Fairfax Financial Holdings in a private deal.
Martin Kuczmarski opens Chelsea restaurant Martino’s
Martin Kuczmarski has followed up the success of his Mayfair restaurant The Dover with an all-day restaurant and bar on Sloane Square.
6 of 1 group to open Hong Kong-inspired restaurant in London Fields
Frank Yeung and Abhinav Malde’s 6 of 1 group will open a modern Cantonese restaurant in London Fields next month.
More details revealed for Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud’s upcoming restaurants at Admiralty Arch
More details have been released for Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud’s restaurants at upcoming hotel Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch.
Influential Scottish restaurateur Anne Davidson dies
Influential Scottish restaurateur Anne Davidson, owner of Champany Inn, died on Tuesday 18 November 2025, her family has confirmed.
Australian chef Skye Gyngell has died
Skye Gyngell, the chef behind Spring restaurant in London and Heckfield Place in Hampshire, has died at the age of 62.
Latest opening: Khao So-I
An up-and-coming Thailand founded restaurant group has chosen London for its first international opening, bringing its cult noodle soup to Fitzrovia’s Market Place.
Steakhouse to replace Anne-Sophie Pic’s former London restaurant
A steak restaurant will open at London’s Four Seasons Hotel London At Tower Bridge next bridge occupying the site that was formerly La Dame de Pic.
Jul’s restaurant to open in London’s West End
Mediterranean restaurant and bar Jul’s is arriving in the West End in 2026.
Orrery in Marylebone to close for three months to undergo ambitious transformation
French restaurant Orrery in Marylebone will close for three months from January next year to undergo an extensive refurbishment as part of ambitious plans for the venue.
TEN11 to launch first international site with new Knightsbridge location
All-day café and restaurant brand TEN11 will make its UK debut in London’s Knightsbridge later this month.
Uncorked: Wilem Powell
The recently appointed head of beverage at London’s BiBi on Bodegas Tradición Amontillado, and challenging preconceptions about what to drink with Indian cuisine.
Fallow announces Nokz Majozi as its first new chef in residence
Nokz Majozi has joined modern British restaurant Fallow as its new chef in residence, following her departure from The Pie Room at Rosewood London Hotel.
Owner of Caravel disputes claims the Spiteri brothers left due to circumstances out of their control
The owner of Caravel and Studio Kitchen has disputed claims from former business partners Fin and Lorcan Spiteri that they left the business due to “circumstances out of their control”.
Evolv reveals plans for Orrery to regain its Michelin star and revive Japanese restaurant brand Miyabi
Evolv Collection is launching a project to help French restaurant Orrery to regain its Michelin star, almost 20 years after it lost it.
Latest opening: Bonheur
The highly anticipated restaurant by Matt Abé has opened its doors in Mayfair.
New late night venue to open at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
A live music and late-night lounge is opening within London’s Mandarin Oriental Mayfair hotel next month.
Fin and Lorcan Spiteri leave Caravel ahead of new project
Fin and Lorcan Spiteri have left Islington’s Caravel and Studio Kitchen after five years due to “circumstances out of their control”.
Des Gunewardena to open 300-cover restaurant Idalia at Olympia
Des Gunewardena’s D3 Collective will open a trio of new venues at the £1.3bn redevelopment of Olympia next spring.
8 trends that defined eating out in 2025
From protein-packed dishes and premium seafood to super posh sandwiches, here’s what happened in 2025’s restaurant scene.
How Som Saa rose from the ashes
Things got very spicy at the top London Thai restaurant earlier this year when a fire tore through its ventilation system. Six months on, it’s back up and running.
Book review: The Sportsman at Home
Stephen Harris masters classic, nostalgic home cooking in his latest book.
Latest opening: Motorino
A restaurant serving London-Italian food has motored into Fitzrovia.
Uncorked: Georgia Cummings
The wine expert behind the list at Hampshire’s The Milbury at Beauworth on growing up in Burgundy, her love of Riesling, and pairing Epoisse with Gamay.
Willy’s restaurant to open at Margate House Hotel
Will Jenkins will open a neighbourhood restaurant and bar in Margate this weekend.
Cloth team to double up following acquisition of Simpson’s Tavern
The trio behind Farringdon’s Cloth have become the new custodians of storied City venue Simpson’s Tavern.
Maggie Jones’s reopens after two-year closure
Kensington restaurant Maggie Jones’s has reopened after an electrical fire forced it to close for two-years.
Out with a BAM: Lee Tiernan closes his cult Islington restaurant
Islington restaurant FKABAM will close at the end of the year after a decade of operation.
Latest opening: 45 Curtain Road
Shoreditch welcomes a new a Japanese-inspired chophouse with Mediterranean influences.
Modern Italian restaurant HOAX to launch in Dalston
Hospitality duo Simone and Lidia Crepaldi will open a modern Italian restaurant and ‘secret’ cocktail bar in Dalston next month.
Former metal works in Leith becomes home for three new restaurants
A striking former industrial building in Leith has been redeveloped into a “collaborative space for food, drink and the arts” that will house three restaurants when its first phase launches towards the end of the month.
The Gold Service Scholarship names its 2026 semi-finalists
The Gold Service Scholarship has revealed the 48 finalists who will progress to the next round of the UK’s leading front-of-house competition.
Candover Valley pub saved from redevelopment to reopen as The Candover
Locals have rescued Hampshire pub The Purefoy Arms from residential development, with plans now underway to relaunch it next year as The Candover.
Latest opening: Maset
Melody Adams’ latest restaurants brings cuisine de sud to Marylebone.
Using his noodle: Win Srinavakool on bringing his take on khao soi to London
Following success in Chiang Mai and more recently Bangkok, Northern Thailand inspired restaurant concept Khao So-I has launched a permanent site in Fitzrovia’s Market Place.