Fine Dining

Adam Byatt named new chair of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

17-May-2024 By Restaurant

Adam Byatt has been announced as the new chair of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA).

Chef's table Abajo to overhaul culinary concept

17-May-2024 By James McAllister

Abajo, the 10-seat chef's table housed below Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant HUMO, is to overhaul its culinary concept with a new menu drawing inspiration from executive chef Miller Prada’s Colombian heritage.

Uncorked: Harry Cooper

16-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The general manager of Shoreditch restaurant Counter 71 on Oastbrook Pinot Blanc, matching roast lamb with Schioppetino and why the concept of the Old World should be retired.

Gemma Austin to relocate A Peculiar Tea

14-May-2024 By Restaurant

Gemma Austin is to relocate her Belfast restaurant A Peculiar Tea when its lease comes to an end in October.

Richard Caring confirms plans to relaunch Le Caprice at The Chancery Rosewood

13-May-2024 By James McAllister

Richard Caring has confirmed he will relaunch his iconic London restaurant Le Caprice at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair next year.

Barrie brothers to relaunch Marram Grass restaurant as Y Marram

13-May-2024 By James McAllister

Brothers Liam and Ellis Barrie are to relaunch their award-winning Anglesey restaurant The Marram Grass this summer under the name Y Marram.

Uncorked: Pedro Santos

09-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at London’s Gouqi on 2002 Clos de Ambonnay, Yarra Valley-based winemaker Luke Lambert and matching cherry-based desserts with Mezcal.

Gordon Ramsay is opening five high-rise restaurants in the City of London next year

09-May-2024 By Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay will open five new venues at 22 Bishopsgate in London next year, including a second, smaller iteration of his flagship three star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.

Caviar Kaspia opens up its restaurant to the public

08-May-2024 By Restaurant

Mayfair members’ club Caviar Kaspia is opening the doors of its in-house restaurant KASPIA to the general public for the first time.

US chef Rodney Wages to open first UK restaurant in Edinburgh

08-May-2024 By James McAllister

US chef Rodney Wages is to relaunch his Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant Avery in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge later this month.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib steakhouse brand looks to enter UK market

07-May-2024 By Restaurant

US group Lawry’s Restaurants is looking for partners to enable it to enter the UK and Ireland markets with its Lawry’s The Prime Rib steakhouse brand.

The Fat Duck invites diners to eat their meal in reverse

07-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The Fat Duck has launched a backwards version of its tasting menu that starts with desserts and concludes with savoury dishes.

Channelling childhood food memories, ditching the tweezers, and having some fun: Michel Roux on life after Le Gavroche

03-May-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Mere months after closing the doors of Le Gavroche, the famed chef is poised to open another French restaurant, at The Langham in London.

The National Restaurant Awards 2024: Opening of the Year shortlist

03-May-2024 By Restaurant

We reveal the restaurants shortlisted for this year's best new opening.

Chris Denney to open Fantomas restaurant in Chelsea

03-May-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Chris Denney is teaming up with George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev for a new restaurant in Chelsea.

Samyukta Nair to open KOYN Thai in Mayfair

03-May-2024 By Restaurant

Samyukta Nair is to open a Thai restaurant next month in a collaboration with Bangkok-born chef Rose Chalalai Singh.

Jason Atherton takes the former Aquavit site for British brasserie Sael

02-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chef restaurateur Jason Atherton has taken the former Aquavit site in London’s St James’s Market development for a new British brasserie concept.

Uncorked: Mickael Metayer

02-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier of London’s A Wong on growing up in the Loire Valley, Raimonds Tomsons and the challenges of matching wines with progressive Chinese cuisine.

French-Mediterranean restaurant La Maison Ani to make its UK debut

01-May-2024 By Restaurant

The duo behind Gaia in Mayfair will open a second location of their French-Mediterranean concept La Maison Ani in London this month.

Basque steak restaurant Ibai is coming to the City this summer

01-May-2024 By Restaurant

Txuleta founder Nemanja Borjanović and William Sheard will open a Basque steak restaurant in the City of London this summer.

“It’s a weird space, but I think weird is a superpower right now”: Alex Claridge is opening a restaurant called Albatross Death Cult

01-May-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Birmingham-based chef Alex Claridge is opening an omakase style restaurant in the city’s Jewellery Quarter this summer.

Ikoyi partners with Uber Eats to offer 'UK's cheapest two-star menu'

01-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

London’s Ikoyi has partnered with Uber Eats to offer what is claimed to be the UK’s cheapest two Michelin-starred menu.

Latest opening: The Caviar Bar

30-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Mayfair is home to a new luxury bar and restaurant that’s centred on ‘direct-sourced’ caviar, premium-quality seafood and fine wine.

The Pelican’s Phil Winser and James Gummer to launch second London gastropub

29-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The team behind Notting Hill gastropub The Pelican are to launch their second site in the capital later this spring having taken over The Hero pub in Maida Vale.

Bubbledogs to pop-up on Park Lane

25-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Champagne and hotdog concept Bubbledogs is making a return with a prolonged pop-up on Park Lane.

Niall Keating to open Tender at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel

25-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Niall Keating will take on the restaurant site at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel for a new concept this summer.

Uncorked: Joseph Pelosi

24-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at West London’s Belvedere on Phillipe Bascaules, Tuscan producer Petrolo and not holding on to his last bottle of Sine Qua Non’s Just For The Love Of It.

Tom Barnes sets opening date and releases more details for Skof

23-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Tom Barnes debut solo restaurant Skof will officially launch in Manchester’s NOMA district on 29 May.

Anthony Demetre launches Bistrot at Wild Honey

23-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Anthony Demetre is opening a more casual offer at Sofitel St James to sit alongside Wild Honey.

Latest opening: abc kitchens

22-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's latest London outpost is an effective amalgamation of three of his New York concepts.

Three’s company: the Fallow trio on their biggest project by far

22-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

With their Canary Wharf restaurant Roe, the trio behind Fallow and FOWL have gone bigger and bolder.

Cheltenham restaurant Journey to close this summer

22-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Cheltenham-based fine dining restaurant Journey will close in June less than two years after launch.

Uncorked: Natalia Kozlowska

18-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Studio Frantzén on Christian Tschida, pairing red Burgundy with truffle-based dishes and great value Pauillac.

Turnips restaurant in Borough Market to close

18-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Tomas Lidakevicius has announced that his Borough Market restaurant Turnips is to close this month.

“The memories we've created will remain close to our hearts”- Galvin at Windows to close

17-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Galvin brothers Chris and Jeff have announced that their Galvin at Windows restaurant on London’s Park Lane will close later this month after 18 years of trading.

Latest opening: Lita

16-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Marylebone has welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant that serves gutsy food in a stylish setting.

Des Gunewardena unveils details of new London flagship

15-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Des Gunewardena's new flagship venture will combine two different brands when it launches at The Royal Exchange in The City of London this summer.

Latest opening: Sale e Pepe

12-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Now part of Thesleff Group, the stalwart Knightsbridge Italian restaurant is celebrating its 50th birthday with a comprehensive nip and tuck.

Uncorked: Tom Slegg

11-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The manager of The Angel Hotel in Bury St. Edmunds on Lismore’s Samantha O’Keefe, pairing Tetley tea and custard creams, and his time at influential Soho restaurant Arbutus.

Monica and David Galetti's restaurant Mere to close

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Monica and David Galetti's Mere in Fitzrovia will close later this month after seven years.

Chez Roux to open at The Langham

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Michel Roux Jr is opening a new restaurant at The Langham in London.

Dan McGeorge to open Vetch in Liverpool

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of Great British Menu in 2021, will open his debut restaurant later this spring.

Batman ends: London’s Park Row closes

08-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Wonderland Restaurants has closed its Batman-themed London restaurant Park Row but says it intends to relocate its immersive dining experience The Monarch Theatre.

Jesse Dunford Wood closes Harvest in Kensal Rise after just one year

08-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Jesse Dunford Wood has announced the closure of his third London restaurant, Harvest, after just one year of trading.

Latest opening: The Cocochine

05-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Larry Jayasekara’s debut solo restaurant project is as impressive as it is distinctive. Just don’t ask how much it cost to deliver.

Supper London ceases operations

05-Apr-2024 By George Nott

High-end restaurant delivery platform Supper London has ceased operations

José Pizarro to open all-day restaurant Lolo in Bermondsey

05-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

José Pizarro is to open a new restaurant in Bermondsey later this summer.

Uncorked: Ben Hodges

05-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of Spitalfields ‘pub with wines’ Alfi on not taking communion, Galician wine and seafood and waiting too long for his drink.

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan awarded second Michelin star

04-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan in Malta has been awarded its second Michelin star.

Kirk and Keeley Haworth confirm opening date for permanent Plates restaurant

04-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth will launch the long-awaited first bricks and mortar site for their plant-based restaurant concept Plates in London’s Shoreditch this summer.