Best New Restaurants in London
iBestTravel consistently monitors the London food scene for new restaurant openings. Our editors are dedicated to providing you with the latest updates from each London neighborhood, highlighting exciting spots from Covent Garden to Shoreditch. For a comprehensive list of exceptional dining options, explore our guide to London’s best restaurants. These establishments are considered the crème de la crème, featuring time-honored favorites and top-tier culinary experiences from Michelin-starred dining rooms to innovative new openings.
This year, London has seen an influx of new restaurant openings from some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. For instance, Tom Sellers relaunched Restaurant Story in January after a significant renovation, and Claude Bosi debuted his Lyonnaise restaurant, Josephine. Renowned chef Endo Kazutoshi has introduced a rooftop sushi spot at The OWO, and Akira Back leads the culinary team at the newly opened Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. In the latter half of the year, anticipate openings from Jason Atherton and Santiago Lastra, alongside a West London branch of The Barbary, a cult favorite from Covent Garden.
How We Select the Tastiest New Restaurant Openings
The best new restaurants in London showcase the most exciting culinary experiences available in the capital. Our curated selection includes everything from intimate eateries with daily changing menus from emerging chefs to Michelin-starred establishments featuring innovative new offerings. We are always keenly focused on the latest additions to London’s vibrant dining landscape.
Every restaurant included in our list has been independently selected by our editors and reviewed by a iBestTravel journalist familiar with the culinary scene who has dined at each establishment. Our editorial team considers both high-end and affordable options that provide an authentic dining experience. We seek out standout dishes, prime locations, warm and welcoming service, and a commitment to sustainability. This list is updated regularly as new culinary gems emerge in London.
Best New London Restaurants in October 2024
Oriole, Covent Garden
Launching a restaurant that follows an award-winning bar is no small feat. Oriole is introduced by the team behind Bar Swift and Nightjar, which enjoys a reputation as one of London’s finest bars, creating great anticipation for this opening. The venue spans two floors, with an elegant ground-floor bar featuring a chic, modern vibe and an outdoor seating area in a blossoming section of Covent Garden. Cocktails are available on-tap; however, they are meticulously crafted, incorporating unique ingredients such as banana juice and guava whey.
