Latest opening: 130 Primrose
The social enterprise restaurant that has brought MasterChef: The Professionals judge Monica Galetti back to London’s dining scene has opened on Regents Park Road.
Restaurant Openings
Gareth Ward’s Gwen to become a £295 tasting menu-only experience under Peter Sanchez-Iglesias
Gareth Ward’s Gwen restaurant in Machynlleth is being repositioned as a far more ambitious tasting menu-only experience following the appointment of Peter Sanchez-Iglesias to lead the kitchen.
Brighton’s The Salt Room relaunches after four-month hiatus
Brighton stalwart The Salt Room has reopened following a four-month closure during which the seafront restaurant underwent a complete refurbishment.
Indian food group to make UK debut with huge Leicester Square restaurant
India’s largest sweet and snack brand will open its first restaurant in the UK this June.
More details released for Jody Williams’ upcoming Buvette
More details have been released for New York-based chef Jody Williams’ upcoming Covent Garden restaurant, Buvette, which opens early next month.
Portfolio to launch ambitious multi-course tasting menu restaurant
The team behind Manchester-based champagne boutique Portfolio is opening a fine dining restaurant at the site next month.
Fordwich Arms duo to open Whitstable restaurant and bar
Dan Smith, the chef behind the Michelin-starred Fordwich Arms in Kent, is teaming up with his former sommelier Elliott Ashton-Konig to open a wine bar and restaurant in Whitstable.
More details released for James and Maria Close’s huge F&B project at Rockliffe Hall
James and Maria Close have revealed further details of the six-strong food and beverage line-up at Rockliffe Hall, as the County Durham resort prepares for a major relaunch later this year.
Spencer Metzger to open French bistro Chez Rose on former Little Social site
Spencer Metzger is opening a restaurant on Mayfair’s Pollen Street in partnership with Jason Atherton.
Pret a Manger opens first drive thru in Warrington
Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru shop in Warrington, marking a new trial format for the brand as Pret continues to expand its presence in transport and travel locations across the UK.
The chef moving beyond curry house clichés to redefine progressive Indian food
The upper end of London’s Indian restaurant scene is being shaken up by the arrival of Himanshu Saini, the first Indian chef ever to win three Michelin stars.
Madhu’s Mayfair to relaunch as fine dining restaurant
Longstanding London Indian restaurant group Madhu’s will relaunch its restaurant at The Dilly hotel in Mayfair as a fine dining concept early next month, following an extensive refurbishment.
Adam Byatt to open new Italian-inspired restaurant in South London
Adam Byatt, the chef-owner of Michelin-starred Trinity, is set to open Rosina, a new Italian-inspired restaurant in Wandsworth, marking his first neighbourhood project in over 10 years.
Stow duo open Trof Pub & Dining Room in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
The duo behind Manchester restaurant Stow have reopened their Trof restaurant as the Trof Pub & Dining Room.
Pizza Express moves into QSR with new restaurant format
Pizza Express is moving into the QSR space with a new restaurant format that will feature ordering kiosks and an emphasis on takeaway.
Chaiiwala opens first 24-hour drive thru
Indian street food cafe brand Chaiiwala has chosen Blackburn to open its first 24-hour drive thru, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion.
Restaurant radar: May 2026
A new brand from Thesleff Group and a brace of high-reaching Indian restaurants in the capital are among this month’s key restaurant openings.
Chef Matt Sampson to take on former Chapters site in Hay-on-Wye
Ynyshir, Casamia and L’Enclume alumnus Matt Sampson has been revealed as the chef that is taking over soon to close Hay-on-Wye restaurant Chapters.
Bagatelle to bring ‘Riviera vibe’ to Chelsea Football Club with new partnership
French restaurant group Bagatelle is partnering with Chelsea Football Club for a new match day hospitality venue.
Uncle Hon’s BBQ launches crowdfund for first permanent restaurant
Man Hon Luk has launched a crowdfund campaign to open his first permanent Uncle Hon’s BBQ restaurant in London’s Hackney Wick.
Nando’s reaches 500-site milestone with Leatherhead opening
Nando’s UK & Ireland has opened its 500th restaurant, marking a major milestone for the South African-born fast casual piri piri chicken brand.
Doghouse Distillery to launch Clapham bar
Multi-category craft distiller Doghouse Distillery has chosen Clapham for its debut bar.
Tonkotsu to open in Bath later this year
Ramen specialist Tonkotsu has announced it will open in Bath city centre later this year.
Monica Galetti returns to London scene with social enterprise restaurant 130 Primrose
MasterChef: The Professionals judge Monica Galetti has been revealed as the executive chef behind upcoming north London social enterprise restaurant 130 Primrose.
TOAD Bakery chooses Deptford for second south London location
TOAD Bakery will open a new, larger site in Deptford this June, marking the high profile brand’s second site.
Latest opening: Willett’s
Belmond’s The Cadogan hotel unveils its new British bistro Willett’s led by chef Michael Turner with an all-day concept.
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MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Gaston Savina relaunches Notting Hill’s Cepage[s]
Private chef and MasterChef: The Professionals season 17 finalist Gaston Savina has announced he is relaunching the French fine dining restaurant Cépage[s] in Notting Hill.
Basque cheesecake specialist La Maritxu to open fourth London site
London-based Basque cheesecake brand has chosen King’s Cross for its fourth London site.
Nikita Pathakji to launch Clapham restaurant
Nikita Pathakji will make her permanent restaurant debut next month, having acquired the former Brook site on Clapham’s Abbeville Road.
London’s The Mandrake to relaunch its signature restaurant
London five-star hotel The Mandrake will relaunch its signature restaurant YOPO as YOPO Zaytoun next month.
Latest opening: Sova
The team behind Slavic restaurant Zima has launched a distinctive Eastern Europe-inspired wine bar just off Notting Hill’s Portobello Road.
Chickpea Group to open 10th pub-with-rooms with first Hampshire site
Pubs with rooms specialist Chickpea Group will open its 10th pub-with-rooms next month and also make its debut in Hampshire.
Ice Cream Union heads to Soho
Ice Cream Union will open a second central London ice cream parlour this June having acquired a site in Soho.
The Wolseley owner to open Mayfair hotel under its new Colbert Collection
The group behind The Wolseley will open its first London hotel later this year, opposite the original restaurant on Piccadilly.
Macellaio RC returns to its roots with Genoa opening
Roberto Costa will bring his theatrical steak concept, Macellaio RC, back to the Italian city of Genoa this summer.
Cosy Club to make London debut
Loungers will bring its more formal restaurant and cocktail bar concept, Cosy Club, to London later this year after securing a site at Westfield Stratford City.
Ottolenghi to open Scotland restaurant
Yotam Ottolenghi is crossing the border to Scotland for his eleventh UK venue.
Will Devlin reveals more details of his new café, wine bar and rooftop restaurant at The Conduit
The chef and founder of the Acre group, Will Devlin, has revealed full details of his upcoming café, wine bar and restaurant set to open on the 22 June.
Bunsik chooses the South Coast for its 10th restaurant as franchise model grows
Korean street food brand Bunsik will hit double figures later this month with the opening of a restaurant in Southampton.
Nico Simeone to bring his Lennox restaurant to Glasgow
Nico Simeone is taking his Lennox restaurant concept to his hometown of Glasgow.
The Beckford Group to open debut hotel and restaurant in June
The Beckford Group, known for its collection of pubs and restaurants, is set to open its first hotel in June.
Luxurious American-French bistro set for Belgravia’s The Lowndes London hotel
The team behind the Prince Arthur pub in Belgravia is set to launch an American-French bistro within the nearby The Lowndes London hotel early next month.
Latest opening: Café Jikoni
The all-day cafe that promises ‘restorative hospitality’ and ‘cooking across borders’ has opened in Stratford.
Sticks’n’Sushi to make Czech Republic debut with Prague restaurant
Denmark-founded Japanese restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi will make its debut in the Czech Republic later this year with a site in Prague city centre.
Pachamama Group to bring two new restaurants to Marylebone
The Pachamama Group is working with The Portman Estate to launch two new restaurant concepts in Marylebone.
Miami’s Coyo Taco to make UK debut
Miami-based taco brand Coyo Taco is set to launch in London for its UK debut this summer.
“I feel like I’ve signed Cristiano Ronaldo”: Peter Sanchez-Iglesias to lead Gareth Ward’s Gwen restaurant
Gareth Ward has named former Casamia chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias as the new chef at his Gwen restaurant in Machynlleth.
Jackson Boxer to launch Vesper in Exmouth Market
Jackson Boxer will open a new restaurant in the capital next month promising ‘grown up pleasure and childlike joy’.
Jimmy Garcia to replace Jimmy’s BBQ Club with new rotisserie concept after 10 years
Chef Jimmy Garcia will open Rotate by Jimmy on 23 April, replacing the 10-year-run of Jimmy’s BBQ Club at its South Bank summer pop-up location.
Latest opening: Auguste
The pastoral cooking of Abruzzo is now available in London Fields