Best New Restaurants In London: New Openings In 2024

From elite chefs opening restaurants in new postcodes, to cool new independents with queues out the door, if you're looking to stay on the pulse when it comes to the best new London restaurants in 2024, you'll find plenty of suggestions here. We're sharing cuisine themes, locations, venues from those with Michelin star acclaim, and opening dates for new restaurants in your area, so keep your calendar in check for the up-and-coming with our handy list below. 

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Best New Restaurants In London Autumn 2024

Fonda

Now Open - 12 Heddon Street, W1B 4BZ

The brains behind Michelin-starred KOL has launched Fonda on Heddon Street in Mayfair. Santiago Lastra wants his latest venture draw on family recipes and dishes from his childhood, bringing the restaurant's name (a 'fonda' is a name for a Mexican family-owned restaurant) to life.

Here, heirloom corn is milled in-house to create tortillas from authentic recipes and served with all mains, including slow-cooked short rib with mole poblano and charred monkfish with ratte potato and spicy kelp butter. Specials span everything from blue fin tuna crudo to huge confit scallops alongside corn chicharrón, gooseberries and burnt habanero salsa.

Get a taste of Mexican family restaurants from a Michelin star chef.

AngloThai

Now Open - Seymour Place, Marylebone

Following a number of highly successful pop-ups and residencies over the years, AngloThai is opening its first permanent restaurant in Marylebone. Run by husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, in partnership with MJMK Restaurants you can expect a unique, personal take on their fusion between Thai and British cuisines.

They prioritise flavour-driven dishes with ingredients sourced from the British Isles - complemented by a selection of European wines. Features of the seasonal menu include Carlingford oysters, ginger root and lamb farmed by Desiree's family, creating plates that are designed to be shared. As for the venue itself, the interiors are created by Thai-American designer May Redding.

You'll find a unique fusion of flavours here.

Tamila 

Now Open - Northcote Road, Clapham

From the team behind the acclaimed The Tamil Prince and The Tamil Crown comes Tamila, a new venture taking inspiration from co-founder and executive chef Prince Durairaj's South Indian heritage. The restaurant will lay its roots down on Northcote Road in Clapham in October as an extension of the food concept hall that debuted at Hackney Bridge. You can expect to tuck into dishes across the subcontinent like Peshwari naan, masala poori and chilli cheese dosas, plus a range of specials like chicken lollipops.   

LIMA

Opening 9 October 2024 - 5-15 Sun Street, EC2A 2EP

Peruvian restaurant LIMA's third outpost will be opening its doors in Shoreditch, bringing its delicious menu and new flavours to Sun Street Hotel. Executive Chef Roberto Shihuay is at the helm of the kitchen, alongside the Gonzalez brothers Gabriel and José Luís, and will be whipping up a modern take on Peruvian cooking, nodding to Nikkei cuisine and Chifa. You can expect to devour the likes of bluefin tuna ceviche with rocotto tiger’s milk, wagyu beef saltado and more, followed by a piura chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis, washed down with plenty of pisco sours, of course. 

Expect contemporary Peruvian treats with a twist on the menu.

BAO City

Now Open - 2 -8 Bloomberg Arcade, London, EC4N 8AR

Taiwanese restaurant BAO has been popular across London for years, and this September there's going to be a new addition to the pack. BAO City is coming to Bloomberg Arcade, promising a warm, intimate space to dine in with dark red walls and leather banquette seating. They're promising new sharing specials such as grilled whole fish with a yu-shiang sauce or fermented plum sauce-glazed duck breast, as well as their signature bao buns and other smaller dishes. There's also two private KTV rooms if you're in the mood for karaoke, available for private hire.

Best New Restaurants In London Summer 2024

Akira Back At Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Now Open - 22 Hanover Square, Mayfair W1S 1JP

The ever-opulent Mandarin Oriental has a second site in store for July. Mayfair is the new location of choice - with a Michelin-acclaimed chef running two restaurants (the eponymous Akira Back and chef's table concept Dosa), a bar and a rooftop. Born in Korea and raised in Colorado, before nabbing a coveted star for his restaurant Dosa in Seoul, Akira Back makes this his first London venture, so it's a pretty hot scoop. Imagine wagyu tempura Wellington, contemporary Korean dishes prepped using French techniques, a triple-height dining space and three private dining rooms.

Ambassadors Clubhouse

Now Open- 25 Heddon St, London, W1B 4BH

Renowned hospitality group JKS Restaurants are bringing London their first Indian concept in five years - after the success of Brigadiers. Ambassadors Clubhouse is opening in Mayfair this September, run by founders Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi. The venue takes inspiration from their late grandfather's summer house in Dalhousie, set to serve up high-end Indian fare. This space will be split across two floors, decorated with traditional Indian prints and featuring a DJ booth - making the most of their 3am closing time.

For high-end Indian fare, Ambassadors Clubhouse is set to be a winner.

Marceline

Now Open - Wood Wharf, 10 Water St, London, E14 5GX

You might have noticed the huge floating Hawksmoor in Wood Wharf before, but now there's a new water-bound restaurant moving in next door. Marceline is an elegant French brasserie set to open this August, with a menu thought up by Robert Aikens (Tom Aiken's twin). Expect classic dishes such as French onion soup, tuna niçoise and warm cheese souffle, as well as more than 30 different wines available by the glass from their stylish bar. And if cocktails are more your thing? Check out their mini 'two sip martini' for just £5.

Best New Restaurants In London Spring 2024

Roe Restaurant

Now Open - 5 Park Drive, Wood Wharf E14 9GG

Situated in the heart of Wood Wharf, Roe is a contemporary, spacious spot where you can enjoy fresh seafood and hearty meat dishes. Brought to you by the team behind the critically-acclaimed Fallow St James’s and FOWL, this destination boasts a marble bar, cosy leather booths and a striking central piece of artwork that blends into the ceiling. As for the menu? Expect everything from smoked lemon chicken skewers to Cornish scallops and flamed sriracha mussels, with indulgent desserts like caramelised banana parfait up for grabs as well.

Enjoy fresh fish in contemporary surrounds at Roe.

Oriole

Now open - St. Martin's Courtyard, 7-9 Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB

Previously a pop-up and now a permanent speakeasy-style restaurant and bar in Covent Garden, Oriole spans two floors. It welcomes diners into a plush setting to enjoy a food menu that draws inspiration from Latin America, paired with an international, award-winning cocktail list. Enjoy the likes of Italian streak tartare, smoked cauliflower and trout alongside signature sips like the whisky and cherry blossom vinegar-based Hanami Highball. 

A beautiful Covent Garden date spot if we ever did see one. 

Uba

Now Open - 61 – 67 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch EC2A 3HU

Championing pan-Asian cuisine in East London, Uba is a spacious restaurant that's decked out in red from head to toe, flaunting hanging fish sculptures and ornate vases to boot. Their contemporary menu takes you on a journey across the continent, with dishes including yellow tail kingfish sushi, kimchi Hirata buns and beef rib tacos to name a few. Expect creative cocktails here too, with sophisticated vibes from the counter seating right through to their private dining room.

Los Mochis City

Now Open - 100 Liverpool Street, Broadgate EC2M 2AU

Already a celebrated spot in Notting Hill, chef Leonard Tanyag and the Los Mochis team are headed to Liverpool Street's Broadgate with a new 14,000-square-foot space that will boast rare mezcal and Mexican-Japanese cuisine along with two private dining rooms. Plus, this time, it's a rooftop to boot, so you can gaze out across the City of London while tucking into wagyu tataki, ceviche and tacos.

Views and Nikkei cuisine? Winner winner.

Julie's 

Now Open  - 135 Portland Road, Holland Park W11 4LW

Fancy yourself a main character meal? Then you'll be pleased to know that West London hotspot Julie's is returning, more extravagant than ever. Perched in Holland Park, you can expect A-listers to be flocking through the doors once again, to dine among stained glass windows and gothic wood carvings thanks to interior designer Julie Hodges' magic touch. 

Engel and Jang

Now Open - Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LL

Situated at the mezzanine level of The Royal Exchange in London, two new dining experiences, Engel and Jang, are all set to jazz up the scene. Echoing the hedonism and flamboyance of 1920s Berlin, Engel pays homage to the era with a refreshing take on vintage classics. At this German-inspired bar, the manager, Mihai Burca and his team draw inspiration from the revolutionary elements of the Prohibition period, serving delicious cocktails like Skandel, a concoction of silky Remy Martin 1738 and absinthe with a cranberry and mint cloud. On the southern end of the mezzanine, Jang exudes 1920s glamour infused with influences from Korea and Japan. Head chef Dana Choi's culinary artistry gives life to the essence of East Asian cuisine, offering a delightful fusion of flavours in a sophisticated setting adorned with linen lanterns and accentuated by dark wood details.

Des Gunewardena's swanky new hangouts are about to shake things up.

temper Burger

Now Open- Unit 8, 2, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane W12 7FR

The award-winning barbecue restaurant group temper are opening temper Burger this April, a new venture from the brand that promises to bring smashburgers to White City. Think double patty-filled buns topped with everything from smoked brisket to fresh chillies and smoked raclette cheese, served with beef-fat potatoes or crispy pork belly bites. All their meat will be sourced from a single, sustainable supplier from Yorkshire, butchered and aged in-house. Even better? They're giving away 100 free burgers every day for lunch from the 22nd to the 26th of April.

Kioku By Endo

Now Open  - The OWO, 7 Horse Guards Avenue SW1A 2EX

Located up on the rooftop of The OWO, Kioku - meaning 'memory' in Japanese - is the latest venture of top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi. Combining views over Westminster and Whitehall with a menu inspired by his travels in Yokohama, Tokyo and Spain, it's bound to be as much of a success as his Michelin star Rotunda venue. Better yet? A turret in the building houses an eight-seater private dining room, while the ground floor will be a small sake bar featuring a drinks list from Natsuki Kikuya and a record player where you can choose the next song.

We'd bet that Kioku by Endo ends up being this year's best new sushi restaurant.

Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond

Now Open - 31-35 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NQ

Celebrity chef and restauranteur Vivek Singh is opening up a new spot in the leafy suburb of Richmond: Cinnamon Bazaar. This vibrant destination takes its inspiration from the bustling bazaars of India, serving up authentic street food-style dishes and a roaming chaat trolley. Think jungle chicken curry, tandoori king prawns and lamb roganjosh shepherd’s pie, with bottomless Sunday brunches and afternoon tea on the cards too.

Best Restaurant Openings In London February 2024 

Donia

Now Open - Top Floor Of Kingly Court, Carnaby Street W1B 5PW

If you're already a fan of Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream (I mean, who isn't?), then Florence Mae Maglanoc and Omar Shah's Maginhawa Group have the hot new spot for you. Not only is Donia frequented by Filipino diners - a sure-fire way of telling the food is genuinely good - but the menu also sees Filipino street food and British cooking techniques come together. Expand your knowledge of dishes from the Philippines from moreish ube ice cream to include suckling pig in liver peppercorn sauce, whole lobster ginataan, and prawn and pork dumplings with white crab. 

Tipped to be the best of new restaurants in Soho, Donia is a must-visit.

Morchella

Opening February 2024 - 84-86 Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell EC1R 4QY

Newington Green's Perilla has already been celebrated with Ben Marks and Matt Emmerson at the helm, but in taking over the former Firebrand Pizza venue in Exmouth Market, Morchella is taking the Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar concept in its stride. Expect dishes such as hake with sobrassada sauce and octopus Luciana from head chef Daniel Fletcher (a Great British Menu veteran previously at The Square and Sky Garden).

Could Morchella be the hottest restaurant opening of 2024?

Mambow

Now Open - 78 Lower Clapton Road, Clapton E5 0RN

While she started out with a focus on Italian cooking, was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and worked at Puglia's Michelin-starred Pasha Ristorante, celebrated young chef Abby Lee has now turned her hand to the food of home: Malaysia. After a stalled first opening in Spitalfields in 2020 due to the pandemic and a stint at a small Peckham outpost, Mambow now finds itself in a Lower Clapton location. Expect big flavours with a modern twist and an ever-changing cocktail list to wash it all down. Make ours the Perut Ikan, a deep-fried stone bass steak with curry sauce. 

Mambow and Abby Lee are two names on everyone's lips right now.

Mistress Of Mayfair

Now Open - 48-49 St James's Street, St. James' SW1A 1JT

Finding inspiration from Parisian bistros, the Mistress Of Mayfair is set to take over a James Street location this February. You can expect refined French cuisine featuring lobster rolls, fillet mignon, caviar, truffle and oysters, with a roaming Champagne trolley to top it all off. Restaurant by day, this venue will also become a members bar by night - playing funk, soul and disco music 'til late.

Champagne trolleys and fresh oysters are the order of the day at Mistress of Mayfair.

Trejo's Tacos 

Now Open - 299-301 Portobello Road, Notting Hill W10 5TD

If you've been to LA or have your eyes on the Mexican food scene, then you'll know that Trejo's Tacos is hot stuff, which is why we're buzzing that the movie star Danny Trejo's restaurant is setting up camp in Notting Hill. From Spy Kids to spicy meats, you can expect to be met with a two-story space whipping up a mighty mezcal margarita, along with an outdoor terrace for schmoozing and an underground speakeasy, perfect for date night with a DJ set. So, hold tight for your chance to try the late Anthony Bourdain's fave: the steak asada taco with pepicta pesto.

Best New Openings In London January 2024 

Sune

Now Open - Broadway Market, 129A Pritchard’s Road E2 9AP

A pairing as mighty fine as food and wine? The duo behind Sune. With 35 years of experience, including at Michelin-starred London favourite Lyle's, sommelier Honey Spencer and partner Charlie Sims (of Noma in Denmark fame) are bringing the finest European fare to their new Broadway Market location. Thanks to a name derived from the Old Norse for 'son' and artwork courtesy of London and Dorset-based painter-printmaker Victoria Achache, it's a place oozing contemporary style - and that's before you even consider the bistro look. As for food? Chef Michael Robins (of Midland Grand, Acme Fire Cult and Akoko) heads up the kitchen, delving out confit trout in Vermouth butter and dairy beef tartare - with Sunday brunches to follow from March. 

With this Michelin-ready team at the helm, you can be sure Sune delivers.

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Best New Restaurant Openings In London December 2023

temper Paddington 

Now Open - Unit 53, 5 Merchant Square W2 1BQ

Now five restaurants strong, the temper team have set up shop in Paddington; with mezcal keeping things big on the drinks menu, and 28-day dry-aged steaks promising that smoked flavour that these notorious fire-cooking kitchens have become so famous for. But this is also no ordinary steakhouse. Beef here is raised on UK farms, before being butchered and aged in-house for the perfect example of farm-to-fork dining. Check out the bottomless brunches and Sunday roasts too.

An iconic name has reopened in the city.

Ottolenghi Hampstead

Now Open - 32 Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead NW3 1NH

With a major terrace seating 26 (their biggest yet) and more signature salads on the menu, Ottolenghi's Hampstead opening on Rosslyn Hill is set to be a sought-after destination from Yotam and his team. The all-day dining deli accompanies a brand new breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for the ultimate experience.

Gilgamesh

Now Open - 4A Upper St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden WC2H 9NY

With its notorious, wooden carved doors in Camden market, Gilgamesh was an institute, but on closing, punters wondered whether the glamour would return. And it has. Back with a new Covent Garden location, it's a celebration of Japan, China and Southeast Asia combined here. There's sushi and sashimi served up in a slightly smaller space than the original, with room for 160 people.

Best New London Restaurant Openings November 2023 

Breakfast Club Seven Dials

Now Open - 55 Neal Street, Covent Garden WC2H 9PJ

If you're looking to have your breakfast needs catered to in the Covent Garden, American-inspired Breakfast Club are to the rescue. Opening up another 70s dreamboat with retro furnishings and a reliable morning menu, this destination has stacks of pancakes, Mediterranean twists on eggs benedict and and a bloody mary that is sure to tend to your needs.

Doing classic breakfast cafes right.

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