The best new restaurants in West London

Another 2024 opening by veteran restaurateur Jeremy King, The Park sits next to Kensington Gardens. Designed as an upscale brasserie serving food throughout the day, The Park offers a more contemporary setting than King's past ventures. The menu is full of American and Italian classics such as pasta or chicken Milanese, with breakfast and weekend brunch served too.

Dez Amore, a popular Italian street food joint with a strong market presence, serves a dual menu featuring authentic handcrafted pasta and gourmet burgers, both available for dine-in or takeaway. Classic pasta offerings like tagliatelle cacio e pepe and caserecce carbonara complement the customisable burger. The group's flagship restaurant can be found in Chelsea.

The River Café Café, the first new venture by the legendary River Café in nearly forty years, is situated right next to its parent restaurant. Offering a relaxed atmosphere, the café features a spacious terrace of its own and serves dishes prepared by The River Café chefs. Guests can enjoy traditional Italian breakfast options, light lunches, or evening aperitivos.

Fellini embodies the essence of timeless Italian hospitality and la dolce vita, presenting a chic, upscale dining experience in Chelsea. Decorated with black-and-white framed photographs, a terrazzo marble bar, and lush greenery for a summer feel, the restaurant offers authentic Italian dishes with a variety of sharing options, making it ideal for group dining. Additionally, outdoor seating is available during the warmer months.

Reopening in Maida Vale under a slightly different name, The Hero was built in the 19th century and has been remodelled to showcase original features as well as modern design. The venue is set over four floors with a number of distinct spaces. Visit for drinks or to sample upscale pub food like cheese and onion pie. There's a separate grill room too.

Originating from Lecce, Tabisca brings a touch of elegance to London as a restaurant and lounge, boasting a captivating interior adorned with striking artwork. Specialising in meat, its menu centres on premium cuts sourced globally, paired with a selection of fine wines. It's located in Chelsea with a menu featuring an array of charcuterie and cheese platters brimming with high-quality Italian meats and dairy products.

The Brompton sibling of beloved Notting Hill restaurant Brasseria features the same welcoming atmosphere in a spacious setting that encompasses a bar, two outdoor areas – one with views of the Bibendum building – and more. The Italian menu features familiar comforts such as pasta dishes and pizzas, and there's a Mediterranean wine list to pair with your meal.

Once a favourite among celebrities in West London, the iconic Julie's closed its doors in 2022. It reopened a few years later, transformed into a French brasserie led by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef. The revamped establishment features a ground-floor dining room and bar, a basement dining area, and an outdoor terrace. One of Julie's unique highlights is the martini trolley, providing a dramatic and personalised cocktail experience right at your table.

Josephine in Chelsea, the latest venture by renowned chef Claude Bosi, pays homage to his grandmother and his formative years in Lyon. This bistro serves a variety of traditional Lyonnaise dishes and classic French cuisine, all inspired by his grandmother's recipes. The restaurant boasts a generous and inviting space.

Clap London is a premium Japanese dining concept originally launched in Dubai. The London branch occupies three floors of the K1 redevelopment in Knightsbridge, with the upmarket venue spanning a café on the ground floor, a lavish restaurant, and a rooftop bar with stunning views of the area. Expect a range of refined Japanese delicacies on the menu, including sushi and top-grade wagyu, as well as an omakase experience.

A new venture from the Los Mochis team, Juno is an intimate omakase restaurant serving traditional Japanese dishes with a Mexican touch. Don't expect a menu here - instead you get 15 imaginative courses with drinks pairings available. This restaurant on the ground floor of Los Mochis has only six seats and two sittings per day, with diners eating in a low-lit and rustic space.

Originating in Moscow, Cutfish Sushi Bistro is a Japanese restaurant that's inspired by Japan's izakayas. You'll find fresh sushi and rolls on one side of the menu and specialities off the Josper grill on the other, resulting in a unique, genuine dining experience.

Beloved Hollywood star Danny Trejo brought his eponymous taco joint from the US to London in 2024, establishing a spacious location in Notting Hill with outdoor seating and a speakeasy cocktail bar. While its celebrity connections are a significant attraction, the restaurant's success in the US is also due to its tasty Mexican offerings. Trejo's Tacos London features signature tacos with specialities like steak asada with pepita pesto, shrimp tostadas, and more.

Despite its name, Hotel Dalhousie is actually an Indian eatery located in Notting Hill, launched by the minds behind Eggbreak and Tandoor Chop House. The restaurant specialises in dishes prepared in a Tandoor oven, featuring choices like mutton chops marinated in spices or Tandoori king prawns. They offer breakfast on weekdays and an expansive brunch feast on weekends. Additionally, the establishment boasts a garden and a separate cocktail bar area.

Effie, the fifth establishment by Pachamama Group, is situated at the revamped residential complex of The Whiteley London. This two-level restaurant specialises in Mediterranean culinary delights, focusing on communal feasts featuring grilled fish and meats. It also offers private dining for more intimate gatherings.

A long-standing favourite in London, patrons often line up in Neal's Yard to secure one of the sought-after seats around the kitchen bar at The Barbary. The creators, siblings who have made the restaurant a perennial hotspot, have expanded their unique fusion of Middle Eastern and North African cuisine to a new location in Notting Hill. This new venue reimagines the iconic horseshoe-shaped kitchen counter of the original Barbary and includes a dedicated cocktail bar.

Located in the famous King's Road in Chelsea, Fantomas is a venture from chef Chris Denney and restaurateurs George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev. Diners can expect modern and inventive European dishes with global influences, particularly from Asia and Japan. The food here is seasonal, inspired by Denney's global travels.

Nela, originally acclaimed in Amsterdam for its live-fire culinary mastery, now brings its expertise in professionally-grilled dishes to London. Offering a diverse menu influenced by global cuisines, the restaurant is designed around a unique 360-degree bar and an open kitchen. Here, seasonal dishes are expertly prepared using contemporary cooking methods.

Harrods' already premium offer of high-end restaurants is set to grow further in 2025 with the addition of the London branch of Burnt Ends, one of the top restaurants in the world. The Michelin-starred Singaporean restaurant is run by Australian chef Dave Pynt, and we can expect him to bring his signature barbecue delicacies to the iconic London department store as well.

Temper Burger, an offshoot of the esteemed Temper steakhouses, shifts focus towards fashionable smash burger cuisine. Utilising the same high-quality beef as their steaks, the menu at Temper Burger features a variety of burgers and sides, ranging from traditional smash burgers to creative variations like the kimcheese smash burger. The venue also serves snacks like aged-beef nachos and offers a selection of decadent desserts.