Restaurant – Articles about London

Inspired by the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” the Hawkins Diner serves 12980s-style comfort food and is available for delivery only. Coinciding with the release of the fifth and final season of the global smash hit “Stranger Things,” Netflix has teamed up with the Sessions platform for...

This year, Pyro's terrace has been reworked into Baráki Bar, a gorgeous Greek-inspired snug where heaters keep things toasty, cocktails flow, and everything seems to be cooked over fire. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, which makes it a fab option for an after-work drink or a cosy spot to settle in wi...

American quick-service chain Five Guys has always kept it simple, sticking to the principle of doing a few things, but doing them right – burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches, with their signature fries on the side and a creamy milkshake to top things off. Now, for the first time ever, it's expanding it...

Wasabi, the popular Japanese food brand, has opened a new restaurant at Euston Station, offering a fresh dining option for commuters and travellers. To celebrate the launch, Wasabi is hosting a 'Spin to Win' event on December 11th, where visitors can win exclusive goodies, vouchers, and merchandise.

There's no shortage of quality Asian restaurants in Covent Garden, and we don't just mean the ones on its doorstep in Chinatown. Asian cuisine is famously varied, however, so if you're trying to accommodate different tastes or are unsure of what you'll be in the mood for by the time you take your se...

74 Charlotte Street has opened in Fitzrovia as Ben Murphy's newest chapter, shaped by years working with Pierre Koffmann and time spent in the Michelin-starred kitchens of southern France, Paris and New York. All that experience shows up in dishes that are carefully put together yet still familiar,...

If you only think of Canary Wharf as a place for spreadsheets and suits, it might surprise you how much good Asian food is packed into the area. There are sleek Japanese joints, classic crowd-pleasers, cosy neighbourhood spots and plenty of grab-and-go options for when you're in a rush. Here are the...

Soho is jam-packed with some of London's very best Asian restaurants, from tiny counter spots to buzzy two-floor dining rooms. You can walk a single street here and pass everything from bustling Thai grills to Japanese udon bars and modern Indian kitchens doing their own thing. This guide rounds up...

Alley Cats is keeping its pace with another west London opening, this time on Portobello Road. The New York-style pizzeria has been rolling out sites steadily since its Marylebone debut in 2024, and this fourth spot will land early next year. The space is spread over two floors with a slice hatch at...

If you have somehow reached December without plotting at least one reason to gather your favourite people around a table, EREV in Notting Hill is making a fairly strong case for doing exactly that. Their new festive feast is a mouthwatering spread designed for people who would rather skip the turkey...

From 1 to 30 December, Monday to Friday between 4 and 7 pm, guests visiting the lounge bar at elegant Mayfair restaurant Novikov will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco. During these hours, they can also take part in a festive lucky dip, with surprises ranging from signature cocktails to dess...

London's LGBTQ+ nightlife is famed around the world, but there's more to the city than Soho clubs, with lots of different inclusive spaces, sights, and services available to queer individuals. From restaurants and bars flying the rainbow flag to gender-neutral hair salons and libraries delving into...

HOP Vietnamese has opened its latest site right by King's Cross St Pancras, bringing quick, tasty Vietnamese dishes to a part of London already spoiled for fast food. To celebrate the launch, HOP is giving away 500 free HOP Boxes from midday on Wednesday, 26 November.  The menu sticks to what H...

This festive season, Mayfair institution Novikov is inviting patrons to enjoy a set Christmas lunch in the Italian dining area of the elegant restaurant. Not only is it a tasty option for a special holiday meal, it's great value for money as well. This festive set lunch menu invites you to settle in...

Pizza Pilgrims is closing out the year by doing what it does best: opening more places to eat pizza. After spending the past year expanding across the UK and publishing their latest cookbook, 'Pizza Napoli', the brothers are heading back to where it all started. Their original Soho pizzeria is reope...

Sael in St James's Market is getting into the festive spirit with a season of indulgent dining, private parties, and late-night drinks. The Michelin-recommended restaurant, known for its woodfire British cuisine, is hosting celebrations across its elegant dining spaces and swanky upstairs speakeasy,...

Soho restaurant 64 Old Compton Street is hosting a special one-day giveaway to celebrate one month until Christmas. The restaurant will offer 100 free portions of its new Pigs in Blankets Ragu to take away.  The Pigs in Blankets Ragu takes the house gnocchi ragu and makes it festive. Soft handm...

Daly's has made a comeback, and it's had quite the glow-up. The long-loved wine bar opposite the Royal Courts of Justice has reopened as Daly's Wine Bar & Beer Hall, giving Londoners two very different reasons to stop by. Upstairs, it's all polished glasses and chatter over Malbec, but head down...

South Bank and Waterloo are two of those London areas where you can finish a riverfront walk, step out of a matinee or come off the train and be surrounded by lovely lunch options. This area of the city has everything, from casual pubs and open-air market stalls to sleek riverside restaurants, offer...

With a total of seven Michelin stars earned across six restaurants worldwide, it's fair to say Jason Atherton is firmly among the best in the business. When Pollen Street Social opened in 2011, it wasn't just another restaurant — it was the place to eat, earning a star within six months. Fast forwar...

Mazarine, the latest project from Khaled Dandachi and Fred Srouchi (the duo behind Sparrow Italia), is set to open on Hanover Square later this month, bringing a slice of coastal France to central London. Headed up by Thierry Laborde, whose résumé includes stints at Le Gavroche, LPM, and Monaco's th...

Throughout November, the elegant Novikov restaurant in Mayfair is shining a spotlight on the seasonal white truffle – particularly on Thursday evenings, when they'll take things up a notch to create an elevated experience for their guests. Between 6 and 11pm every Thursday in November, Novikov will...

Londoners' favourite bagel shop, B Bagel, is setting up shop in the heart of the West End, and to celebrate, they're giving away hundreds of bagels (and a load of other treats) over three days of festivities from Monday 27 October. Known for their New York–style bagels, crisp on the outside, chewy i...

The prestigious Michelin Guide has revealed the time and place of the next Michelin Great Britain & Ireland awards. Going to have to update that last digit soonIf you looked at the header photo and thought to yourself “that's not jolly old Blighty,” well, you're right. The next annual reveal of...

World-famous ramen chef Ivan Orkin, who also goes by the evocative Instagram handle @ramenjunkie, is launching his debut bricks-and-mortar location in London this November. Featured in Netflix's “Chef's Table” series, Ivan Orkin has built up a reputation as one of the great ramen masters of our time...

Kricket Shoreditch is shaking up your morning routine with the launch of a brand new Breakfast Thali, a tasting-style platter packed with soft pao rolls and enough masala chai to get you through even the bleakest 8am. Launching 20th October, just in time for Diwali, Kricket's new breakfast feast is...

Each year, millions of pumpkins in the UK are carved for Halloween and then thrown away, contributing to unnecessary food waste. Acclaimed Soho chef Nima Safaei is tackling this problem with his inventive “Pumpkin Amnesty.” From 3–5 November, diners who bring a leftover pumpkin – carved or whole – t...

Mama Shelter London is hosting a unique Halloween event that combines the eerie with the western. On October 31st, the venue transforms into a haunted saloon, inviting guests to experience the 'wild, wild undead West.' The theme draws inspiration from the recent cowboy trend, blending it with a dark...

One of the places for comforting Italian cuisine in London, Agrodolce is making its already great-value lunchtime menu even better for our readers. With a beautifully furnished interior providing a grand backdrop to midday dining, Agrodolce is one of the top choices for a lovely lunch in Fitzrovia.

The Novikov Wine Club is a private members' club created for true wine enthusiasts who believe that every great meal deserves the perfect pairing. Members gain exclusive access to expert insights, pairing advice, and behind-the-cellar stories personally shared by Head Sommelier Danilo through a dedi...

Notting Hill's Erev is launching a new seasonal supper club series, and the first edition, Nightshade: An Evening of Pickles, is entirely dedicated to the art of fermentation. Taking place on Thursday, 23 October, this one-night-only event pairs Erev's head chef, Yakup Gundogdu, with the fermentatio...

Michelin-starred modern Mediterranean bistro Lita in Marylebone is teaming up with one of Catalonia's most exciting wineries for a one-off wine dinner on October 22. The restaurant will welcome Familia Nin-Ortiz, a family-run winery from Priorat, for an intimate evening hosted in partnership with sp...

Chef Jackson Boxer's Covent Garden spot, Henri, is teaming up with Umai Caviar for a playful little pop-up called The Snack Packs, taking everyday snacks and giving them the kind of glow-up that involves pearls of caviar and a martini on the side. Umai is the cooler younger sibling of N25 Caviar, an...

Southwark might not have the name recognition of some of London's more famous boroughs, but foodies know it as one of the most exciting dining scenes in the capital. It's not just thanks to Borough Market, either, even though that famed tourist draw deserves its very own guide. You'll find the full...

Southwark isn't short on good food, but when it comes to Indian restaurants the choice is especially strong. You'll find elegant dining rooms serving modern plates alongside long-standing tandoori spots still firing up favourites. There are places for a quick Borough Market bite, and others where yo...

It's been a long time coming, but Taco Bros has finally landed a permanent home in East Finchley. This third-generation, family-run taqueria has evolved from humble market stalls to food trucks, winning hearts along the way and even taking home 'Judge's Choice Best Taqueria' at the 2025 Ta...

When it comes to lunch in Westminster, you don't have to settle for soggy sandwiches or tired takeaway food. The area is thrumming with great little spots, including elegant sushi with rooftop views, spicy Sichuan classics, and hearty British staples that have been feeding locals for decades. Our gu...

Southwark isn't just about Borough Market and tourist traps; it's actually packing a punch when it comes to excellent little Italian restaurants. From cosy pasta hangouts where queues are part of the experience, to hidden neighbourhood gems serving home-style plates inspired by Nonna's recipes, ther...

The Black Eel, opening on October 24, is Exale Brewing's latest playground for adults, taking over a Grade II-listed former pie and mash shop. Inside, you'll find karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, darts, and one of East London's biggest hidden beer gardens. This one is a proper social hub with 250 covers...

This Christmas, Pizza Pilgrims are ditching the turkey in favour of festive pizzas and puds. From November 3, all their pizzerias nationwide (and Deliveroo) will be serving a range of new seasonal favourites. Highlights include the 'All I Want for Christmas is Ragu' – slow-cooked beef ragu, ndu...

Pirana in St James isn't exactly a low-key restaurant; it's big, bold, stylish, and it knows how to put on a proper show. Now, the Nikkei-inspired spot is going all in on a new Bluefin Tuna Experience, kicking off Monday, 29th September and running every two weeks until the end of the year. At 7pm,...

The renowned Barbican Centre in London is an imposing landmark that draws tens of thousands of visitors a week, making it one of the top cultural attractions in the country. Many of them come just to marvel at the iconic Brutalist architecture, while others attend the venue's varied events programme...

Tuna carving events are having a bit of a moment in London these days, and elegant Mayfair institution Novikov is letting you join in on the fun. Originating in Japan as a theatrical way of showcasing chef skills and expertise, tuna carvings have become a big hit around the globe. Attendees of these...

This October, Liu Xiaomian in Carnaby's Kingly Court is marking Noodle Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival with a month-long 2-for-1 promotion on four of their signature noodle dishes. The offer runs during dinner service from 5.30pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays, across the whole of October. Founded in 2018 b...

Every Tuesday, Novikov's lounge bar turns into an intimate live music venue for Novikov Live. Guests can unwind to a seductive mix of blues, funk, and soul performed by talented artists who bring passion and energy to every set.  Novikov Live ExperienceThe smooth vocals and soulful instrumental...

This autumn, 'MasterChef: The Professionals' winner Alex Webb is opening his debut restaurant, Orion, right in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Named after the Orion constellation, the restaurant is a tribute to Webb's late father and two grandfathers – the three men who inspired his l...

The epicentre of entertainment in London, Leicester Square is one of the most famous plazas in London, catering to tourists, shoppers, film buffs, late-night crowds, and gamblers in equal measure. With a lively, bustling atmosphere at nearly all hours of the day, there's a lot of demand for food her...

Soho is one of the hubs of the London restaurant scene, and Kingly Court is at the heart of it all. Across multiple floors surrounding a central courtyard, you can find an array of restaurants covering cuisines from across the world and helmed by some of the top culinary talent around. Truth be told...

Celebrity chef Robin Gill is back, this time with Bar Brasso, a café-deli by day and an aperitivo bar by night, opening on 27 September beside his restaurant Darby's in Embassy Gardens. Inspired by the bar cultures of San Sebastián and Venice, the new spot promises coffee and pastries in the morning...

St Katharine Docks is one of London's most spectacular dining backdrops — a marina of bobbing yachts, cobbled walkways and flower-laden balconies that feels worlds away from the bustle of the City. Its waterfront restaurants mirror the setting: stylish but distinctly London. From Italian pasta gems...