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Square Meal's Hottest New Openings
(menu)We found 22 restaurants in Square Meal's hottest new openings.
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What was Thai star Nahm is now home to Juan Mari and Elena Arzák – the feted father-and-daughter team behind Basque gastronomic legend… more »
‘Hidden espresso bar in abandoned toilet’ is quite a PR headline, but that’s what caffeine-loving visitors can expect at Attendant – a… more »
Fanfares and permanently engaged phone lines heralded the arrival of Balthazar – the hottest ticket in town and a deserved winner of the BMW… more »
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Named after the first steam train to run on the old East London line (under which it is housed), Beagle is a confidently casual neighbourhood restaurant… more »
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Imaginatively designed in the tiny cellar of a Covent Garden juice bar, BYOC (‘bring your own cocktails’) is a novel drinking opportunity and… more »
After a 20-year spell at The Ivy (and more besides), Alan Bird has flown the coop to set up this self-named megalith opposite Smithfield Market… more »
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Designer-punk Alvin Leung (aka ‘the demon chef’) has already wowed them in Hong Kong, and is currently showing off his fabled ‘X-treme… more »
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It's been more than three years since Eric Chavot quit the Michelin-starred world of Knightsbridge's Capital Hotel, but he's returned to the high… more »
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The team behind best-selling Chabrot Bistrot d’Amis have launched an imposing second site whose plate-glass frontage, black awnings and gold… more »
Originally a pop-up, Homeslice has found a permanent home for its wood-fired pizza oven among the craft stores, rainbow cafés and natural apothecaries… more »
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It’s directly opposite Pollen Street Social, but Jason Atherton’s new gaff inhabits a very different world indeed. Step through the black… more »
Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney made their names as the double act behind Zuma and Roka, and have combined their talents once again to set up Oblix… more »
This restaurant has not been reviewed by Square Meal. But we do list the location, price and contact details, and you have the option of reading… more »
This colourful eatery evokes the sights, sounds and flavours of the Caribbean for the offspring of ageing Notting Hillbillies. Cross the threshold… more »
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Located on the 12th floor of the monolith that was the BBC’s Bush House, ME Hotel’s rooftop bar is a cool hot spot for summer lounging –… more »
Discover the very best restaurants to have opened in London recently with Square Meal’s guide to London’s hottest new restaurant openings. Numerous restaurants open up in the capital each month, providing even more choice to London’s diners. Square Meal has selected only the crème de la crème of these newcomers to London’s restaurant scene in their exclusive guide of London’s hottest new restaurant openings. Head to some of London’s most impressive new restaurants before tables become hard to come by with this handy Square Meal guide.
Find out all about London’s fabulous new restaurant openings by checking out the Square Meal Hottest New Openings list featuring only the very best of London’s latest restaurant openings. Of course London has an incredible portfolio of restaurants so if there isn’t anywhere that takes your fancy in this list, also take a look at restaurants in the West End including Soho, Covent Garden and Mayfair; restaurants in the City and restaurants in West London including Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
Every one of the best new restaurant openings in London featured in Square Meal’s list of the hottest new restaurant openings have been tried and tested by critics and our own customers so check out the reviews with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from those who have visited, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.