London, UK
Book Them Before London Does
London’s sharpest openings from the last several weeks: Chinese-Texas smoke, British-seafood handrolls, Turkish-Cypriot meze, modern French cooking and a Milan fashion-world import—before autumn’s booking crush makes them everyone’s problem.
8 places
Chez Rose
Restaurant · Mayfair, London
A polished Mayfair bistro from Spencer Metzger for whole fish, classic French cooking and a chocolate soufflé already drawing serious critical heat.
Langosteria London
Restaurant · Whitehall, London
Milan’s fashion-world seafood room lands inside The OWO with crudo, langoustine risotto, grand interiors and a full-strength special-occasion bill.
Johnny Boy's
Restaurant · Stoke Newington, London
Julian Denis swaps Sichuan vegan cooking for SoCal comfort food: breakfast burritos, crab tostadas, patty melts and proper diner energy.
Brasserie Olivia
Restaurant · Chelsea, London
A lively Paris-style brasserie on Sloane Square for seafood, steak frites and a downstairs vinyl cocktail bar that keeps dinner moving.
Miokuru Handroll Bar
Bar · Soho, London
A 20-seat Soho counter where British seafood meets Japanese technique in made-to-order handrolls, local sake and a hidden back bar.
Bar Blondie
Bar · Queen's Park, London
A sommelier-led Queen’s Park wine room pairing a deep old-world list with fresh pasta, grilled fish and Southern European neighborhood energy.
Kismet
Restaurant · Borough Market, London
A one-year Borough Market meyhane for generous meze, charcoal kebabs, Turkish wines and dinner above the pub from Bridget Jones.
Hon's BBQ
Restaurant · Hackney Wick, London
Chinese-Texas barbecue above Crate Brewery: Sichuan short rib, Taiwanese pork belly, duck pancakes and late-night music when the smoke clears.
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