Restaurants

Arguably one of the most gastronomically diverse cities in the world, London is home to countless restaurants and pop-ups focusing on the cuisine of far-flung nations. Given its relative locality and a clutch of acclaimed chefs, however, the food of Portugal remains dramatically under-represented here. The city’s Portuguese restaurant scene has been over zealously described as ‘burgeoning’ of late, following the opening of Londrino and Bar Duoro, but according to TripAdvisor, Nando’s still occupies four of the top ten Portuguese...

Like much of the Kent coast, Folkestone has been the subject of much regeneration, of late. Long gone are the beach arcades, the mouldering Magic Mouse rollercoaster and the Sunday Market: a haven for cleaning products, mystery meat from the back of a van and snide Calvin Klein underwear. Once God’s waiting room, a terminal for troops to sip one final cup of tea before crossing the Channel to fight in France, Folkestone’s Harbour Arm is thriving in 2018. Reaching...

Stretching from the lower Rhône River to the Italian border, Provence’s regional cuisine is responsible for some of France’s best-loved, most internationally admired dishes. As a result of its Mediterranean climate, Provençal cuisine is deeply rooted in a trinity of olives (the king of Provençal cuisine), garlic and herbs de Provence: oregano, rosemary, thyme, savory, marjoram. In a similar vein to Gascon cuisine, Provençal food is decidedly rustic, unlike the world-famous haute cuisine typically associated with the country. In her...

One of London’s best museum restaurants, The Garden Café has introduced a new small plates menu. Affixed to The Garden Museum - Britain’s only museum dedicated to the art, history and design of gardens - the restaurant has been subject to much acclaim since opening last year. Within the museum’s glass and beaten-bronze pavilion, natural light floods the dining room framed by two new gardens curated by award-winning designers. The warm, open space is bolstered further by casual, unobtrusive service...

The San Carlo group of restaurants has expanded its presence in London with the opening of a namesake eatery on Regent Street. Adding to its collection of renowned dining spots that include Cicchetti, Fumo, Alto and, most notably, Signor Sassi, the opening will be hotly anticipated among London’s glitterati who have found a safe pair of hands in chef Alberico Penati. And the St James's spot certainly has the look and feel of an A-lister hangout. Saddle leather stools adorn a...

The world over, French food is best known for its Michelin-star variety: the theatre of a carved duck, the delicacy of îles flottantes, the flames of a Crêpes Suzette. But in the northwest corner of France, nearer to its Celtic cousins than other parts of the country, such pomp doesn’t fly in Brittany. Here, the order of the day is on the fresh seafood that surrounds it and – because of the colder climes, hearty food doesn’t go astray either....

“#gyozadreams” reads the laser-cut decal emblazoned across the window of Titu. A sentiment so drenched with hubris, it’s almost arrogant; perhaps fittingly for this hive of Mayfair that’s still yet to be dragged into 2018. Although festooned with commendable independent restaurants, Shepherd Market and its surrounding warren of narrow streets remain adulterated with cigar smoke, juxtaposed to the gold-wrap supercar fumes of nearby Berkeley Street. Titu, though, is refreshingly modern. Officially London’s smallest restaurant, the 15-cover space opened just three...

In Shoreditch and its surrounding neighbourhoods, countless restaurants seem to come and go – occasionally without us even noticing. With so much competition, new local restaurant openings are arguably under more pressure than counterparts elsewhere in London. Here, a unique selling point is absolutely necessary. Enter Plate - a bakery, bar, catering company and restaurant by Chef Arnaud Stevens. Situated above M by Montcalm Hotel - opposite Moorfields Eye Hospital – the restaurant suggests their speciality lies with ‘great British...

With plenty of exciting restaurant launches constantly taking place across the Capital, we pick London’s best new restaurants opening over the coming month. The Belrose – Belsize Park A neighbourhood pub with a difference, The Belrose is situated between Belsize Park and Chalk Farm tube stations (naturally, we suggest alighting at Belsize Park and walking downhill). A convivial space with an adjoining garden, the pub will serve an all-day menu of rustic Italian-inspired dishes as well as boasting an on-site microbrewery....