Since the pandemic, it feels like a new restaurant has opened in London every day. There’s always something happening around town, whether it’s from a famous chef or an obscure restaurateur. The city has done particularly well with new openings this year, with dozens of restaurants, cafes, and bars making their grand debut in every neighborhood, energizing locals and visitors alike. Some are highly anticipated, such as Mexican restaurant Santiago Lastra’s Fonda, which opened in early October, Larry Jayasekara’s luxury restaurant The Cocochine, and restaurateur and chef Jason Atherton’s Sael London in St. James Market, while others are more in the The radar includes Cornus, an elegant British restaurant worth a dinner or two. AngloThai, a former pop-up restaurant, has debuted in Marylebone, offering a fusion of British and Thai cuisine. While there are plenty of delicious options to try in 2024, a few restaurants stand out and attract diners with their food, atmosphere and service.
From Bottarga, a buzzy new Greek restaurant deep in Chelsea, to the reopening of architectural standout The Hero in Maida Vale, there are some strong new additions to London’s dining scene. Not all restaurants require you to spend a lot of money to eat there. Whether you want a low-key pub meal or something more high-end, here are 10 of London’s best new restaurants opening in 2024.
