London Restaurants To Book In June 2025

We don’t need much of a reason to enjoy ourselves when the sun’s shining over the city, but June is still giving us plenty. These are the London restaurants to book in June 2025.

As the city buzzes with sunny-day energy and balmy sunsets, there’s no better time to dive into London’s dining scene.

From seafood feasts and icy martinis to French-inspired hideaways and Italian terrace takeovers, it’s the season of indulgence, long lunches, golden hours – and new openings with some serious summer attitude. Whether you’re planning pre-holiday catch-ups, rooftop rendezvous or just in it for the (many!) oysters and martinis, these are the tables on our hot list for June.

You’d have to be seriously out of the loop to miss that martinis are having a moment. This month, National Martini Day falls on 19th June and just one day later Noisy Oyster, a slick new seafood bistro from the team behind Firebird, opens in Shoreditch with a sharp, minimal aesthetic and a menu built around martinis and modern seafood. Chef Alfie Bahnan (ex-Trullo) has created a playful menu: expect scallop crudo with pickled raspberry and basil oil, monkfish skewers, skate schnitzel and caviar topped soft serve. Mini martinis are the star of the drinks menu, try the Pink Oyster (gin and pink vermouth) or the smoky Agave (mezcal and sherry). Cool, confident, and just the right amount of cheeky, Noisy Oyster – which also has an outdoor terrace ready for summer – is made for seafood lovers with a side of sass.

From Hollywood to Highbury: actor Theo James (yes, that Theo James, star of The Gentlemen) and Carousel co-founder Ed Templeton are the duo behind Lupa, a new neighbourhood osteria opening this June. Joining them is head chef Naz Hassan (ex-Pidgin, Clipstone, BiBi), bringing a decade of experience to this intimate 28-cover space, dedicated to Roman soul food with a London accent. The menu blends laidback trattoria favourites with a British flair, starting with crowd-pleasing antipasti, like burrata-stuffed courgette flowers and mozzarella-filled supplì. Expect Roman pasta classics like rich carbonara and cacio e pepe, hearty secondi dishes, plus comforting and classic Italian desserts. Weekends will also feature specials including porchetta sandwiches to-go on Arsenal match days. Whether you’re in it for a long lunch or a laidback supper, this Highbury newcomer promises to be a neighbourhood favourite.

Stellar British chefs Brad Carter and Tom Brown (Pearly Queen) have opened a new joint venture in the Chandelier Room at Mare Street Market Kings Cross offering a slice of seaside-inspired escapism, though the crowds won’t be far behind. Inspired by the duo’s shared memories of years of cooking together around the world, Island is their take on the modern surf and turf bistro, championing the produce of the British Isles. Tom, known for his seafood-led cooking, will focus on fish and shellfish from small, direct fishing operations, while Brad is championing rare breed meats with his nose-to-tail ethos. The décor eludes seaside charm, with a private cocktail lounge also tucked upstairs. Expect caviar crisps, monkfish cheek ham, oyster ice cream sandwiches and fishbowl cocktails for the table. Equal parts serious cooking and cheeky nostalgia, Island is the perfect way to kick off British summertime.

For seafood fans who also want to learn more about what they are eating, Origin City is launching a new oyster tasting experience. Every week, the family-run Farringdon restaurant is shucking and serving a rotating line-up of oysters sourced directly from Loch Fyne’s aqua farms in Argyll. Each plate comes with tasting notes, making it perfect for both seasoned oyster lovers and curious first-timers. Priced at £2 each or £21 for a dozen, the oysters, which are available while stocks last, come with a choice of dressings. If you decide to then stay on for the evening, you can sample new seasonal dishes sourced from the family’s own 600-acre Scottish farm. Highlights include ‘crab and chips’ and braised beef neck served with shallot puree, crispy potato, heritage carrot, white pudding and truffle jus. Finish strong with an Eton mess or nostalgic lemon sherbet.

We don’t usually recommend fried chicken joints, but this one’s special. On 21st June, cult favourite, Chicken Shop, founded by Carl Clarke, joins forces with two Michelin-Starred chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir for a one-day-only collaboration in Soho. Gareth is known for his ferocious open-fire cooking, aged meats, and bold flavours. Now he brings his Michelin-starred edge, combining Ynyshir’s Singapore-style chilli crab, with Chicken Shop’s signature fried chicken, to create The Singapore Chilli Crab Chicken Burger. A riot of flavour, the burger is loaded with chilli crab oil, ketchup, kewpie mayo, pickles and Japanese seven spice – rich, messy and outrageously good. Only 500 burgers will be available, this is a Michelin-grade street food drop that won’t happen again. Get in line early.

Set in Rosewood London’s Belle Époque courtyard, La Terrasse by Grey Goose channels the joie de vivre of a summer on the French Riviera. Open all season long, the space is styled with parasols, flowing linens and French garden-inspired seating – a calm, chic retreat just moments from bustling Holborn. The menu, crafted by executive chef Fernando Corona and Holborn Dining Room’s Ilona Perczyk, keeps things fresh and unfussy, think moules marinières, sole meunière, and a knockout Paris-Brest with caramel praliné. All seafood is locally sourced and caught daily. Cocktails, naturally, are a standout, featuring crisp Grey Goose martinis and floral spritzes: L’Instant Glacé is the one to order on a hot day – shaved ice and seasonal fruit spiked with vodka. It’s elegant, effortless, and made for long summer lunches.

Keeping with the French theme, located in one of the floating pavilions in Wood Wharf is Marceline, inspired by the brasseries of Paris with a playful hint of New York sass. Already making waves, this summer sees the launch of two fresh draws: a sleek new wine bar and a sun-drenched al fresco terrace. The wine bar will introduce a new weekly line-up of pleasures including Vintage Wine Mondays with rare pours by the glass, Oyster Happy Hour every Tuesday, and a Champagne trolley making the rounds each Friday at 5pm. Outside, the terrace is made for oysters, aperitifs, and unhurried lunches that turn into dinner. The wine list blends classic French bottles with lighter sips, whilst indulgent dishes include cheese soufflé, charcuterie boards and lobster rolls. On our list for some summer sipping.

Canary Wharf is carving out a reputation as a culinary hotspot and, this month, established London favourite Lina Stores brings its signature pasta dishes to the neighbourhood, opening its most ambitious site yet. There’s a 100-cover restaurant upstairs and an all-day delicatessen serving focaccia sandwiches, salad boxes, and cannoli to go. But Bar Lina is the standout addition, with deep red interiors and a glowing onyx bar, it’s designed for aperitivo hour and beyond, serving classic Italian cocktails and bold reinventions by head bartender Matteo Pesce. Seductive cocktails and delicious carbs, what more do you need after a busy day at the office?

Continuing our tour of Europe, for one special weekend in June you can celebrate the summer solstice Scandi-style at Ekstedt at The Yard, the Westminster restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt. On Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June, the team are hosting a joyful Midsommar feast, complete with flower crown-making, open-fire cooking and plenty of Nordic flair. Guests are greeted with a Pomelle Spritz before crafting their own traditional Swedish crown, followed by a five-course dinner led by head chef Luca Mastrantoni. Expect trout with smoked cream, traditional Köttbullar, and desserts of clotted cream gelato with strawberries and shortcrust pastry. The experience closes (as all great Swedish dinners do) with a shot of Nuet Aquavit.

As the City begins to heat up, the new summer terrace by Barbican Bar & Grill by Searcys offers a calm, green oasis above the concrete. Perched on Level 1 of the Barbican Centre and framed by its iconic brutalist architecture, this al fresco space offers elevated, waterside views, and a sun-drenched, south-facing vantage point to soak up some summer sunshine. The summer menu showcases seasonal British produce such as smoked chicken and roasted peach salad, or a BBG Burger with all the fixings, while the cocktail list takes its cue from the garden surrounds. Perfect for pre- or post-performance dining, the terrace opens just in time for a packed summer season at the Barbican, from the London Symphony Orchestra to Fiddler on the Roof.

The Landmark London’s Champagne Bar has had a seasonal, floral glow-up. In partnership with florist Mary Jane Vaughan, the five-star hotel has transformed the space into a Japanese Garden with orchids, bamboo, and bonsai – perfect for both lunch and elegant evenings out. The new menu centres on sushi and sashimi, paired with a curated list of premium Champagnes, cocktails and a sparkling Japanese sake. By day, chefs serve a bespoke nine-piece omakase menu; by night, you choose your own or share a glistening sashimi platter with friends. Top picks include yellowfin tuna nigiri, crab and avocado rolls, and salmon sashimi with tobiko roe – plus plenty of vegetarian options. This is an elegant and serene summer escape.

TOZI Piazza’s summer terrace has opened, bringing the glamour of the Amalfi Coast to Battersea Power Station in partnership with Malfy Gin. Enter through a lemon-lined archway, settle in with a crisp spritz from the cart, and escape to Italy without leaving London. Choose from a selection of Malfy Gin cocktails or go classic with an Aperol Spritz before tucking into the terrace menu. Dishes include à la carte cicchetti such as crispy calamari fritti, aubergine parmigiana and Sicilian prawns alongside larger plates like lobster linguine and TOZI’s signature pizzas. On select Thursdays, live music brings a laid-back Mediterranean mood, and at weekends, TOZI’s pizzetta brunch takes the stage serving breakfast classics with an Italian twist, from eggs alla royale to pepperonata and fried egg.

From Harneet Baweja of Gunpowder fame, Empire Empire has brought 1970s India to Notting Hill and this June sees the opening of its outdoor terrace designed for long summer nights with friends. Empire Empire reimagines the classic British curry house through a nostalgic lens featuring butter chicken, lobster biriyani, bold murals and a soundtrack of disco and funk, with quirky attention to detail evident across the food, drinks and decor. Alongside the flavourful dishes, the complementary drinks menu serves up crowd-pleasers with playful cocktails like an Empire Negroni and Gunpowder’s own sparkling wine (made in Portugal). Settle in outside, or on chillier evenings let the jukebox tempt you back in. It’s laidback, colourful and brimming with retro charm.

A wine-led circus of culinary talent is rolling into Shoreditch this summer, as Passione Vino’s charismatic founder, Luca Dusi, launches Il Circo di Passione Vino, a series of chef takeovers and masterclasses hosted in the bar’s ‘Secret Room’. The 11th June sees James Ferguson (The Kinneuchar Inn, Fife) bring his award-winning, produce-driven cooking to the table with a one-off menu inspired by Luca’s Italian cellar. Expect quietly spectacular dishes with impeccable provenance, served with some of Passione Vino’s most expressive wines. Don’t stop at this one, other events include Sicilian seafood from TOZI’s Daniele Pampagnin (30 July), rustic brilliance from the iconic London chef Margot Henderson OBE of Rochelle Canteen and The Three Horseshoes (18 September), and an offbeat wine masterclasses led by Crystal Whitcroft. A season of bellissimo flavour, bold pours and big talent.

Combine your Saturday brunch plans with sightseeing at Market Kitchen, 22 Bishopsgate, as their weekly brunch invites guests to visit Horizon 22, London’s highest free viewing gallery. Enjoy dishes including ox cheek ragu and breakfast pizza, before heading 58 floors up to Horizon 22 – the City’s highest free viewing gallery – for panoramic skyline views. With an option to add free-flowing drinks, this brunch is one to gather with friends or family to toast the weekend.

Bar Douro’s Guest Chef Series draws to a close this June with a bold finale: a one-night-only collaboration with Miguel Azevedo Peres of Lisbon’s Pigmeu. Known for his modern, nose-to-tail approach to Portuguese cooking, Miguel will take over the London Bridge kitchen on 17 June, serving a five-course pork-led feast that celebrates flavour, provenance and lesser-used cuts. The menu will be accompanied by an optional wine pairing, curated by Bar Douro founder Max Graham. Wines have been sourced via specialist importer Festa Wine – named Decanter’s Best Portuguese Retailer of the Year. This is the final instalment in a standout series from Bar Douro and a rare chance to sample Miguel’s celebrated Lisbon cooking in London. Expect an espetacular evening of bold flavours and great wine.

Charlotte Street Hotel welcomes Noor Murad AKA @noorishbynoor, at its first Cookbook Salon of 2025. Bahrain-born Noor has worked with Ottolenghi since 2018 and the chef is deeply influenced by her Middle Eastern roots. Join her for a Q&A in the screening room, followed by a sharing-style lunch at Oscar Restaurant featuring recipes from her new cookbook Lugma. Expect dishes like cheesy filo rolls with burnt honey, chilli and mint, and coffee, cardamom and chipotle-rubbed lamb chops, a flavour-packed journey through Noor’s culinary expertise and her heritage. A one-off for curious cooks, cookbook collectors and flavour-seekers.

Quo Vadis & Friends returns this June, kicking off with a stellar lineup of some-of London’s most beloved wine bars, as 40 Maltby Street, Cadet, Camille, and Planque come together for the first time under one roof with the talent behind the establishments – Steve Williams, George Jephson and Mike Murphy, Elliot Hashtroudi and Seb Myers – each taking charge of a course and a wine pairing from their own cellars. On the night, expect Camille to open with an elegant bite, Cadet on primi, 40 Maltby Street handling the main event, and Planque finishing with pudding. All dishes will be served family-style in Quo Vadis’ upstairs dining rooms. At the helm is Jeremy Lee MBE, a Soho institution in his own right, now celebrating nine years of the Quo Vadis & Friends series. With a warm and generous spirit (and always good wine), these regular suppers are a popular fixture of the London dining calendar.

And finally, something a little different. On 16 June, the annual Too Many Critics charity dinner returns, this year hosted at Roe in Canary Wharf. A who’s who of food media, including Leonie Cooper, David Ellis and Molly Codyre, who will trade their pens for pans as they step into the kitchen to cook a five-course meal for guests and a panel of professional chef judges (including Ashley Palmer-Watts, Shaun Searley and Gizzi Erskine), all in aid of Action Against Hunger. Hosted by BBC Masterchef’s Leyla Kazim and supported by the teams behind Fallow and Roe, the evening also champions British produce and zero-waste dining. Expect popular dishes from the restaurant’s menus like Devon crab with kaffir lime and a Roe ‘surf & turf’ with grilled lobster and 35-day aged beef fillet. This is set to be a fundraiser with flavour.