There is no slowing the pace of new openings in London as we get towards the end of the year. From iconic addresses reimagined to the arrival of celebrated chefs, the city is in full swing with openings worth braving the cold for. These are the London restaurants to book in November 2025.
Matt Abé steps out from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay with his first solo venture; Francesco Mazzei brings southern Italian soul to the Corinthia; and chef Masa Takayama, of New York’s three-Michelin-starred Masa, finally debuts in London. Alongside these heavyweights, there are new Fitzrovia hotspots from exciting British talent, a Vietnamese opening inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s famed ‘Lunch Lady’, and the first new pub on the King’s Road in over 100 years. Just make sure you leave some room for truffle season, which is also in full swing this month.
Motorino: A Modern London-Italian With Heart
Motorino is a new collaboration between Irish chef Luke Ahearne (of Michelin-starred Lita) and restaurateur Stevie Parle– fresh from this summer’s opening of Town. Together, they’ve created a spirited take on modern London-Italian dining, with the aim to deliver a big-hearted, ingredient-driven addition to Fitzrovia’s impressive food scene. The expansive 150-cover restaurant celebrates the best seasonal produce from Parle’s trusted suppliers across the UK and Ireland, brought to life through Ahearne’s cooking. Expect handmade pastas, wood-fired meats and seafood, and bold, sun-drenched flavours grounded in British seasonality. A dedicated bar, overseen by Kevin Armstrong (of Satan’s Whiskers), keeps things lively with Italian-inspired aperitivo, low-intervention wines and quick-serve martinis.
74 Charlotte Street: A New Neighbourhood Spot In Fitzrovia
Another Fitzrovia arrival this month is 74 Charlotte Street, marking a new era for acclaimed chef Ben Murphy (The Berkeley, Launceston Place). Born and raised in the capital, Murphy’s new Fitzrovia restaurant reflects a return to his roots, a neighbourhood spot that blends classical technique with contemporary flair. The restaurant has been designed to create an atmosphere that feels as relaxed as it is refined, describing itself as a neighbourhood restaurant with the high energy of its London base. The menu mirrors the same accessible-but-original spirit, with dishes like beef wellington with braised beefy chips, and a fig leaf soufflé served with olive oil ice cream. Expect finesse and fun in equal measure, from cocktails at the scallop-shaped bar to a nostalgic ice-cream trolley that rolls through the room. An extensive 300-bottle wine list spans old-world classics and new discoveries, curated to suit Murphy’s original and produce-led menu.
Cô Thành: The Spirit Of Saigon In Covent Garden
Hong Kong’s much celebrated Vietnamese restaurant Cô Thành has arrived in Covent Garden. Founded by Brian Woo, the restaurant is a tribute to the late Nguyễn Thị Thanh; known as the ‘Lunch Lady’, her noodle soups earned a cult following after appearing on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Under Nguyễn’s mentorship in Ho Chi Minh City, Woo mastered the craft of Southern Vietnamese cooking, perfecting her layered broths and the precise balance of herbs, spice and acidity. The London opening now continues that legacy, blending authenticity with quiet reverence for one of Vietnam’s most beloved cooks. The menu combines Hong Kong favourites with new dishes. Highlights include Bún Thái (a fragrant noodle soup of sweet, salty, and sour balance) and Bún Mắm, a bold fermented fish and shrimp paste broth, alongside Bún bò Huế, Bánh Mì, and vibrant desserts. Drinks feature Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, and a short list of natural wines and cocktails. More than a restaurant, Cô Thành is a love letter to Saigon’s street food heritage, and a continuation of the Lunch Lady’s culinary story.
Bonheur By Matt Abé: A New Era For A Legendary Address
This November marks a new chapter in London’s fine-dining scene as Bonheur by Matt Abé opens on Upper Brook Street, taking over the former home of Le Gavroche. After more than a decade at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, culminating in his role as chef patron, Matt Abé steps out on his own with a menu that blends classical French technique with a modern sensibility and a deep respect for British produce. Guests can choose between à la carte dishes or two tasting journeys: the five-course ‘Journey’ and the seven-course ‘Dream’. The six-seat chef’s table offers an intimate setting to experience Abé’s craftsmanship up close. Highlights include 125-day-aged Cumbrian Blue Grey sirloin with potato terrine, smoked bone marrow, and bordelaise sauce, and a signature pecan praline dessert with coffee, vanilla parfait, and Pedro Ximénez gel. Designed by Russell Sage Studio, the restaurant’s interiors pair understated luxury with subtle nods to Abé’s Australian roots. Committed to also developing a new generation of talent, Bonheur feels like the perfect new resident for one of London’s most culinary landmarks.
Khao Bird: Sets Up A Permanent Soho Home
After earning a cult following during its year-long residency above The Globe Tavern in Borough Market, perhaps best known as Bridget Jones’s former home, the Northern Thai BBQ restaurant Khao Bird is spreading its wings with its first permanent site in Soho. Under head chef Luke Larsson, the new two-floor restaurant will continue to showcase the bold, regional flavours and cooking style that made its pop-ups such a hit. Inspired by Chiang Mai’s street markets and communal staff meals from Larsson’s time in Thai kitchens, the menu blends tradition with playful reinterpretation. Dishes include fermented rice noodles with minced prawn curry and mustard greens, beef brisket khao soi with all the fixings, and Shan BBQ meatballs. Drinks are just as considered, and the bar layout is designed to channel the energy of Chiang Mai’s nightlife, serving Thai beers, local small-batch brews, and cocktails infused with Thai herbs and seasonal fruit.
Nora: Modern Turkish Fires Up In Canary Wharf
This month Nora brings modern Turkish cooking to Canary Wharf. The brainchild of brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, and led by Daniel Alt, formerly executive head chef at The Barbary, the menu captures Istanbul’s varied food scene, reinterpreted with craft and fire. Baked in-house breads, such as sesame and caraway pide, arrive to the table warm and served with classic dips. In Turkish style, open-fire is at the heart of the menu, with plates like the robata including Adana köfte and larger sharing cuts like a one-kilogram ex-dairy beef rib and whole line-caught turbot. Traditional desserts, künefe and baklava, round off the menu. On the drinks side, its central bar is stocked with wines from across Turkey and its neighbours, and cocktails laced with raki, sumac and saffron. Front of house is in experienced hands with GM Daniele Beltramo (Manteca, The Fat Duck, The Ledbury, Chiltern Firehouse, Bocca di Lupo). This is a bold, contemporary new opening with all the warmth of Turkish hospitality.
Poon's At Somerset House: A Chinese Culinary Legacy
As part of Somerset House’s newly expanded restaurant line-up, November sees Amy Poon open her first standalone restaurant, Poon’s, an evolution of her family legacy and a new platform for celebrating the breadth of Chinese home cooking. Expect a signature claypot rice, first introduced to the UK by Amy’s father, Bill Poon, alongside the now-iconic ‘Magic Soup’, and wind-dried meats, still produced to the recipe developed by Amy’s grandfather. Drinks are given equal attention, with a wine list centred on cool-climate vineyards, biodynamic growers, and female winemakers, plus cocktails by drinks curator Clotilde Lataille infused with toasted rice, kumquat, and Poon’s signature chilli oil. With Somerset House as its backdrop and interiors filled with family art, books, and mementos, Poon’s marks a new era for one of London’s great culinary names.
Tobi Masa: NYC Sushi Legend Arrives In London
Masayoshi ‘Masa’ Takayama – one of the most influential names in Japanese cuisine and the visionary behind New York’s three-Michelin-starred Masa – has made his London debut: Tobi Masa at The Chancery Rosewood. Masa transformed the landscape of New-York dining when he opened Masa there in 2004. Now, he introduces his signature precision, purity and quiet artistry to Mayfair, blending Japanese craftsmanship with refined Western luxury. Set within the former US Embassy, Tobi Masa offers omakase dining at its most elevated. The menu revisits iconic creations such as toro tartare with caviar, Peking duck tacos and coco curry carabinero shrimp, alongside dishes exclusive to London. In Japanese, ‘tobi’ means ‘to fly’ – and Tobi Masa embodies the chef and The Chancery Rosewood’s ambition to take London’s dining scene to new heights.
The Trafalgar: The First New Pub On The King’s Road In A Century
The Trafalgar Public House is the first new pub to open on the King’s Road in more than a century, and what an opening it is! Created by Three Cheers Pub Co. (also responsible for several popular London locals), it occupies a striking Grade II listed former bank on the Cadogan Estate, designed by Sir Roger Blomfield (also responsible for Chequers). Spanning two floors, the ground level houses a handsome bar where five-metre-high ceilings, Flemish chandeliers and oxblood leather booths meet a mix of vintage artwork and bespoke design details. The all-day menu celebrates the best of British cooking, from Scotch eggs with coronation mayonnaise and Orkney scallops with onion jam to poached guinea fowl and Suffolk Wagyu cheeseburger. Downstairs, The Havannah Room is dedicated to live entertainment including a weekly comedy night from Always Be Comedy. The weekend sees them serving up the quintessential Sunday roast alongside Sunday piano sessions. This is a great addition to Chelsea – just in time for Christmas shopping season.
Arthur’s Market: Day-To-Night Food Hall With Flair
Another, but completely different, addition to King’s Road this autumn is Arthur’s Market which combines grocer, deli, and dining destinations all under one roof. Founded by Artur Voloshin, who also runs the Belgravia’s Prince Arthur, by day, it’s a refined food hall stocked with artisanal produce, including rare Japanese delicacies, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and an exceptional fish counter, promising to be one of the most distinctive in the area – alongside a full butcher and deli led by head chef Samuele Carelli. By night, the space transforms into a restaurant anchored by two counter dining concepts: ASA Izakaya and Salvador. ASA Izakaya, led by chef Shaulan Steenson (formerly of Endo at the Rotunda and Hakkoku, Japan), evolves from a sushi handroll bar into an intimate dinner spot serving intricate dishes like squid kasudzuke nigiri and langoustine miso nigiri, with rare sakes also on offer. Salvador, under head chef Haydn Payne, draws on the spirit of pintxos offering European small plates cooked over a wood-fired grill. Blurring the line between neighbourhood grocery and dining destination, Arthur’s Market is a unique offering, serving up something for every appetite.
Trogolo: Tuscan Sun In Wintery West London
From Lara Boglione of Petersham Nurseries and Giovanni Mazzei of the Marchesi Mazzei winemaking family, Trogolo brings the flavours of Florence to Notting Hill this autumn. Conceived as both a neighbourhood trattoria and lively bar, it’s the kind of place to drop in for a quick bowl of handmade pasta and a glass of Chianti, enjoy an aperitivo with friends, or settle in for a long, lingering meal with loved ones. The menu is seasonal, ingredient-led, and unfussy: handmade tagliolini with white truffle or cockerel ragù, chicken roasted in butter, and bone-in Tuscan pork loin with peperoncino. Wine is unsurprisingly a big part of Trologo too, and Giovanni’s 350-bottle list focuses on Italy – Tuscany in particular – spanning experimental natural producers through to elegant, vintage classics. The space itself is spread across two floors with a secluded courtyard and a bar area serving up crostini and cocktails all contributing to an atmosphere of effortless Italian charm.
Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei: Calabria Comes To The Corinthia
Another Italian opening this month comes from one of the UK’s most respected Italian chefs, Francesco Mazzei who is bringing the warmth and intensity of southern Italy to Corinthia London with Mezzogiorno, his most personal restaurant to date. Guests enter through the kitchen, passing chefs at work before stepping into a dining room that pays homage to the palazzos of Mazzei’s native Calabria and Puglia: stonewashed, warm and quietly elegant. Cocktails are created tableside to begin the evening in lively fashion before moving onto the main event. Drawing on his homeland’s culinary traditions and flavours – such as fiery chillies, fragrant bergamot, and spicy ‘nduja – this is simple, soulful cooking, the type passed down through generations. The menu blends these bold flavours with seasonal British produce, from Scottish seafood to Welsh lamb. Around 70% of ingredients are sourced from UK producers, creating a menu that celebrates Italian heritage using local seasonality.
Zapote Taco Bar: Intimate New Space Promising Big Taco Flavours
In East London, Mexican restaurant Zapote is expanding with the launch of Chicozapote, a new twelve-seat taco and cocktail bar tucked inside its Leonard Street home. Curated by chef Yahir Gonzalez, Chicozapote’s taco tasting menu is built around heritage corn sourced from Gonzalez’s 240-year-old family farm in Jalisco, ground each morning using traditional methods. Diners can expect a rotating seasonal line-up of tacos, with highlights such as saddle of rabbit with mojo rojo and black beans or oxtail with chargrilled lobster and smoked taramasalata. Desserts are not forgotten with cinnamon brioches and vanilla custard dessert on the menu. The bar doubles up as a front-row seat to the action, with cocktails like the Chicozapote, prickly pear and orange blossom gin, and their house Calvillo Martini with vodka, guava and lychee.
House Of Louie: A Stylish Refresh For This Popular Covent Garden Spot
One of Covent Garden’s most characterful dining addresses has a new lease of life. The Paris Society group has reimagined Louie’s 19th-century townhouse as House of Louie, a multi-level experience combining Japanese precision, French flair, and late-night revelry under one roof. The ground floor welcomes Wani Tzuki, a new Japanese izakaya where French-trained chefs bring a cross-cultural touch to Japanese ingredients and techniques. Upstairs, the Louie dining room has been refreshed with new elegant interiors, but delivers the same classic French hospitality. Finally, to the top floor, where The Alligator Bar remains one of London’s best if-you-know-you-know spots for cocktails, DJ sets and live music that carries the night into the early hours.
Lilibet’s: A Royal Address Reimagined
Lilibet’s is a new seafood restaurant located at the Mayfair address where Queen Elizabeth II was born (the name is a nod to her childhood nickname). The latest project from acclaimed restaurateur Ross Shonhan (Nobu, Zuma, Bone Daddies) is a playful celebration of British ingredients and Mediterranean flavours, as well as a tribute to the life of the late Queen. Lilibet’s is imagined as a private home, and the restaurant unfolds across a series of distinct rooms, each with its own character, from a marble cocktail bar to botanical salons and fire-lit dining spaces. The menu takes guests on a tour of the Mediterranean. Highlights include the Fish Triptych, one fish prepared three ways, and the menu’s Unsung Heroes section, which shines a spotlight on under-appreciated species like squat lobster and gurnard. Dishes are imaginative and designed to surprise and delight, from anchovy éclairs and crab thermidor to the elegant Princess cake and a cheeky Prego steak sandwich served as dessert.
Sale e Pepe: A Seasonal Celebration Of Truffle
November sees us in truffle season and first on our list to try this month is Sale e Pepe, a Knightsbridge institution since 1974. On 22 October, the restaurant unveiled its annual truffle menu, celebrating the earthy ingredient with a quartet of indulgent dishes available à la carte. Think beef carpaccio with rocket and lemon mustard dressing, silky linguine with butter and Parmigiano, a perfectly cooked beef fillet in red wine sauce, and a light vanilla semifreddo with strawberries. Each dish is available with freshly shaved black or white truffle and paired with Italian wines from Barolo’s prestigious Massolino estate. It’s a chance to experience one of London’s most storied Italian dining rooms at its most elegant.
The Twenty Two: An Ode To The Alba White Truffle
The Twenty Two in Mayfair is offering one of the most indulgent truffle menus of the moment. Executive chef Alan Christie has created a trio of dishes celebrating the rare Alba white truffle, one of the world’s most prized ingredients, harvested only between October and December in Italy’s Piedmont region. The seasonal menu showcases its incomparable aroma and delicacy through a Champagne risotto with aged Parmesan and white truffle, Clarence Court egg with wild mushrooms and truffle, and handmade fettuccine finished tableside. Served in The Twenty Two hotel’s sophisticated dining room overlooking Grosvenor Square, it’s a quietly luxurious way to mark truffle season, and a reminder that sometimes, more really is more.
Kitchen Table x Domaine Chapel & Krug: A Tribute To Culinary Greatness
From 18 to 21 November, James Knappett and Sandia Chang will welcome close friends David Chapel and Michele Smith of the Beaujolais winery Domaine Chapel for a special four-night collaboration at their intimate, two Michelin-starred Kitchen Table. Reuniting the two couples – who first met at Thomas Keller’s New York restaurant Per Se in 2004 – the dinners will celebrate the legacy of David’s father, legendary three Michelin-starred French chef Alain Chapel who’s credited with being one of the originators of nouvelle cuisine. Knappett will reimagine Chapel’s classics using seasonal British produce and contemporary techniques, with highlights including truffled long-macaroni gratin, lobster ragout, and langoustine and chanterelle velouté, while desserts include cheese ice cream with fruit bread, and bitter chocolate ice cream with coffee paillettes. Wine pours will come from Domaine Chapel’s Beaujolais estate alongside Krug cuvées, honouring the Chapel family’s long-standing friendship with the Champagne house.
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