Despite being half-way through the year, June feels like a month of fresh starts. Across London, acclaimed chefs are launching new restaurants, cult favourites are finding new homes, and some iconic New York institutions are moving in.
Add in a very special Moroccan rooftop takeover, the return of a Riviera-inspired terrace, Brazilian celebrations and some seriously good pizza, and there has rarely been a better time to eat your way across the city. Here are this month’s Top Tables.
Rosina Adam Byatt’s New Italian
For years, those in the know have travelled to Clapham for Adam Byatt’s Michelin-Starred Trinity. This summer, the acclaimed chef turns his attention to Italy with Rosina, his first new neighbourhood restaurant in more than a decade and his first professional venture into Italian cooking.
Named after his daughter Rosie, Rosina celebrates the warmth and generosity of Italian dining, with a menu inspired by Byatt’s travels across the country and built around exceptional British and Italian produce. Expect regional Italian dishes delivered with the precision and elegance that have made Trinity one of South London’s most respected dining destinations.
The restaurant includes a spacious dining room, stand-alone bar, terrace and private dining room, making it as suited to a leisurely lunch as a celebratory dinner. For Wandsworth locals, Rosina looks set to become an instant neighbourhood favourite. For everyone else, it’s another compelling reason to head south of the river this summer.
Temaki Brixton Handroll Spot Moves to Mayfair
Japanese precision meets Californian cool as Brixton favourite Temaki returns, this time to the heart of Mayfair. Founded by A.M. Dupee and inspired by the handroll bars of California, the restaurant first built a devoted following in Brixton before relocating to its new larger home on Maddox Street.
While handrolls remain at the heart of the offering, the menu has expanded to include a broader selection of Japanese-inspired sharing plates. Expect crispy rice topped with premium cuts of fish, indulgent A4 wagyu sliders and rotating sandos, all designed to be enjoyed alongside a carefully curated selection of sake, wines and cocktails.
Upstairs, just 14 seats surround a chef’s counter, offering a front-row view of the action and a nod to traditional Japanese dining culture. Downstairs, a moodier space takes inspiration from Japan’s listening bars, creating a laid-back setting for lingering dinners and drinks.
Buvette New York's Famous French Gastrothèque Arrives in Covent Garden
Chef Jody Williams has brought her beloved West Village gastrothèque to Covent Garden, marking the first European outpost of the all-day dining institution.
Tucked away behind a charming terrace in Neal’s Yard, Buvette is the sort of place that works at almost any hour of the day. Breakfast centres around excellent coffee, croissants and the restaurant’s much-loved egg dishes, before the menu shifts towards French café classics including salade niçoise, croque forestier and steak tartare with frites. Come evening, it’s all about cocktails, champagne and lingering over tarte tatin.
What has made Buvette so enduringly popular for New Yorkers is its convivial atmosphere. Tables are deliberately close together and guests are encouraged to linger over a glass of wine or settle in for an unhurried meal, making it the ideal spot for a lazy weekend brunch.
Dante Mayfair NYC Bar makes its Mayfair move permanent
After a hugely successful residency, another New York institution, Dante is making its move to London permanent. Taking over the former Claridge’s restaurant space, Dante brings some authentic Manhattan flair to Mayfair, complete with all the elements that have made it one of the world’s most celebrated bars.
Over the last decade, Dante has built a devoted following for both its cocktails and elevated takes on classic American dishes. On the menu expect much of what made the New York original famous, from seafood towers and shrimp cocktail to New York strip steak, the signature Dante burger and weekend brunch favourites.
However, the drinks alone are worth the visit. As well as expertly crafted martinis, look out for Dante’s famous Garibaldi topped with its signature fluffy orange juice. A must-visit for any true cocktail (or Manhattan) fan, Dante’s permanent arrival is a great coup for Claridge’s.
No. Forty Nine New All-Day Dining in St. John’s Wood
Also bringing some New York energy to London this June is No. Forty Nine. Coming from the same team behind nearby Cinder, No. Forty Nine is an all-day bakery, bistro and wine bar that’s newly opened in St John’s Wood.
Chef-owner Jake Finn has partnered with Head Chef Ella Williams (formerly Mountain and Crispin) to create a neighbourhood spot that moves seamlessly from morning coffee to evening wine.
The day begins with innovative house-baked pastries and breads, including pastrami pain suisse, burnt leek, cheddar and marmite swirls and miso butterscotch canelé. From lunch onwards, the menu shifts towards bistro-style cooking, with dishes such as crab choux buns, tagliolini with prawns and pizzas topped with oxtail and guindilla. Desserts are also not forgotten with delicious sounding concoctions such as baby Guinness sundae and crack pie with sea salt and crème fraîche on the menu.
To make full use of the space, as evening falls No. Forty Nine evolves into a wine bar focused on approachable European bottles, alongside classic cocktails.
Flute, Broadwick Soho x El Fenn Bringing Marrakech Magic to Broadwick Soho
This summer, one of Marrakech’s most celebrated hotels is taking over one of Soho’s most stylish rooftops. From late June, Flute at Broadwick Soho will be transformed into a vibrant extension of El Fenn, bringing the legendary Moroccan hotel’s signature blend of colour, creativity and laid-back glamour to central London.
More than a rooftop takeover, this is a fully immersive experience where every sense has been considered. Expect El Fenn’s iconic red-and-white stripes, oversized Moroccan lanterns, bold prints and contemporary art installations. The food and drinks are equally transportive, with dishes including lamb briouats with smoked paprika labneh and charcoal-grilled octopus served alongside cocktails such as the Hibiscus Margarita, El Fenn Mule and Marrakech Negroni.
Long celebrated for championing contemporary Moroccan artists, El Fenn is also bringing its creative spirit to London through a specially curated exhibition by Hassan Hajjaj and Atay Atelier, while a rotating programme of DJs and musicians will bring North African-inspired sounds to the rooftop throughout the summer. For anyone craving a dose of Marrakech this season, this is likely the closest you’ll get without boarding a plane.
Pont Plage at La Pont de La Tour A Slice of Saint-Tropez by Tower Bridge
One of London’s most iconic riverside restaurants is embracing the French Riviera once again this summer. For the second year running, Le Pont de la Tour has transformed its terrace overlooking Tower Bridge into La Plage du Pont, a beach club-inspired escape complete with sand, deckchairs and plenty of St-Germain Spritzes.
The pop-up channels the spirit of the Côte d’Azur with seafood, sunshine and a relaxed holiday atmosphere that makes it surprisingly easy to forget you’re in central London. The terrace has also been expanded for the summer season, creating even more space to soak up the riverside views. New for 2026 is The Emily Bar, an indoor space inspired by Emily in Paris, serving cocktails and Saturday brunches accompanied by bottomless French fizz. With over 30 years on the Thames, Le Pont de la Tour remains one of London’s great French restaurants. This summer, it’s also home to one of the capital’s most fabulous terraces.
Plaza Khao Gaeng Thai Favourite Opens Third Venue
Few British chefs have done more to champion Southeast Asian cooking in London than Luke Farrell. Following the success of Plaza Khao Gaeng at Borough Yards and Arcade Tottenham Court Road, he’s now brought his acclaimed Southern Thai concept to Covent Garden, introducing even more diners to the zingy, fiery flavours of Thailand’s deep south.
Inspired by the roadside khao gaeng canteens found across the region, the menu revolves around smoke, spice and bold acidity. Expect Gai Gorlae skewers cooked over charcoal, grilled seafood curries, jungle salads and freshly made roti jala, alongside ingredients grown by Farrell himself at his Ryewater Nursery, where he cultivates rare Southeast Asian herbs, fruits and vegetables.
The drinks are equally distinctive, with Thai whiskies, grilled fruit cocktails and house botanical distillates completing the experience. Combined with interiors inspired by southern Thai wet markets and roadside eateries, you will be transported straight to Thailand this summer with every mouthful.
Mour Marylebone's New Mediterranean Hideaway
Marylebone isn’t exactly short of good restaurants, which makes it increasingly difficult for new openings to stand out. Mour, arriving on Seymour Street this June, may have found the answer. Hidden inside a restored Georgian townhouse, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant combines a beautiful dining room with one of the area’s most appealing secrets: a courtyard tucked behind a retractable roof.
The menu takes British produce and gives it a Mediterranean accent, with seasonal sharing plates, freshly made pastas and a strong line-up of Martini cocktails and Mediterranean wines. But it’s the atmosphere that feels most likely to draw a loyal following. Open fireplaces, curated artwork and thoughtfully collected objects give the space the feeling of an elevated, well-loved home rather than a typical hotel restaurant. Inspired by the idea of embracing life’s longer lunches and second bottles, Mour feels perfectly placed for a leisurely sunny lunch.
Clio Greek Feasting on Chiltern Street
Another new Marylebone opening is Clio, a Greek restaurant with a suntrap terrace and one of the summer’s most tempting drinks offers. The restaurant is led by internationally acclaimed chef Glen Ballis and Head Chef Louis Korovilas, whose CV includes Michelin-starred kitchens such as Locanda Locatelli and Pied à Terre.
Designed around sharing, the menu draws on both chefs’ Greek heritage while incorporating influences from across the Mediterranean. Expect charcoal-grilled seafood, slow-cooked meats and seasonal vegetables, with standout dishes including sea bass crudo with toursi chilli, Mazara red prawn saganaki, monkfish kebab with wild greens and Cornish lamb shoulder designed for the table.
Alongside an extensive list of Greek wines, cocktails include Greek-inspired twists on classics such as the negroni and espresso martini. Even better, throughout the summer guests dining on Mondays can enjoy up to two £1 Dirty Martinis made with Greek olives, ideally enjoyed on their sunny terrace.
Latine French Elegance Meets Latin American Flair
Opening on Lancashire Court this June, Latine brings together French cooking and Latin American flavours across a series of beautifully designed spaces that encourage guests to settle in and stay awhile. The new opening includes a ground-floor restaurant and Crudo Bar serving ceviches and tiraditos, a champagne terrace overlooking the cobbled courtyard, first-floor lounge La Candela and a private dining room.
Executive Chef Francisco Lafee, whose CV includes Spain’s Three-Michelin-Star El Celler de Can Roca and Barrafina, has created a menu that combines classical French technique with the rich flavours of Latin America. Highlights include wild seabass with beurre blanc and ají amarillo, chargrilled beef fillet with Périgord sauce and dark chocolate, and a plantain tarte tatin finished with coffee caramel.
Cocktails continue to draw on Latin American ingredients, with plenty of tropical fruits, citrus and warming spices, while the wine list balances classic French regions with producers from across South America. Come September, the opening of LACAV, a dedicated late-night cocktail, champagne and DJ bar aims to add another dimension to the space.
Songbird Comes Centre Stage in Canary Wharf
Previously reserved for audiences attending the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, Songbird is aiming to become a destination in its own right. The waterfront restaurant and bar has opened its doors to all guests and launched a new à la carte menu, adding another chapter to Canary Wharf’s transformation from being purely business to more of a dining and entertainment district.
The menu celebrates British flavours with a touch of theatre. Expect crumpets topped with caviar, braised beef rarebit, pan-roasted cod in an English sparkling wine butter sauce and a Wagyu burger finished tableside with freshly shaved truffle. Desserts lean into the playful side too, including a build-your-own sundae served with an array of toppings and sauces.
Designed by Rachel Gowdridge, whose portfolio includes The Hoxton and Gleneagles, the space centres around a dramatic circular bar, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame views across Wood Wharf towards the O2, providing the ideal backdrop for a working lunch or dinner for two.
Vagabond 120 Self-Pour Wines, One Soho Address
Vagabond is opening its biggest site yet in Soho this June, bringing more than 120 wines by the glass to Carnaby’s Ganton Street. Spread across two floors with a terrace for summer sipping, the new opening is designed to make wine discovery feel less intimidating and a lot more fun.
At the heart of the space are Vagabond’s signature self-pour machines, allowing guests to sample everything from classic European favourites to wines produced at the brand’s own Urban Winery in Canada Water, the UK’s largest urban winery. A seasonal menu of small plates and sharing boards is designed to keep pace with the pours.
The interiors are equally wine-focused, with a barrel-inspired central bar, traditional riddling racks and a private dining room hidden amongst stainless steel wine tanks. To celebrate the launch, Vagabond is offering 50% off food and drink all day on 24 June, making it the perfect excuse to raise a glass.
Circle13 East London's New Pétanque Playground
Part pétanque club, part cocktail bar, and with food from former Andrew Edmunds chef Sean Donnelly, Circle13 is one of the more original openings arriving in East London this summer. Founded by former world championship pétanque player Monty Quaia and hospitality veteran Marc Sarton du Jonchay, the concept has already built a loyal following through its London park pop-ups and now has a permanent home beneath the London Fields railway arches.
The venue pairs pétanque pistes with a drinks programme centred around inventive low- and no-alcohol cocktails and highballs, to which alcohol can be added depending on how spirited an afternoon you’re planning. The result is a social experience that feels refreshingly different from the traditional pub or bar.
Food comes from Sean Donnelly, whose Basque-inspired menu includes rotating pintxos, croquetas and generous snacks designed for sharing. Equal parts neighbourhood hangout, cocktail bar and social club, Circle13 is a great option for a fun summer evening with friends.
Weezies A Pizza Love Story in Belgravia
In a city with no shortage of great pizza, Weezie’s has already been generating plenty of buzz. The new pizza and wine bar in Belgravia’s Eccleston Yards, comes from amie wine founders Abbie Roden and Will Sandbach, who first met in New York, where pizza featured heavily in their early dates. Eight years later, they’ve brought that same laid-back spirit to London.
Named after Abbie’s Kentuckian grandmother, Louise, affectionately known as ‘Weezie’, the restaurant is built around thin-crust pizzas, alongside snacks and small plates designed for sharing. Highlights include the Sobrasada Pizza with hot honey and charred sweetcorn, the White Hot with stracciatella and Calabrian chillies, and Loaded Crisps topped with aged ham, guindillas and parmesan. Save room for the chocolate mousse finished with olive oil and sea salt! Guinness is on tap, an exclusive orange wine has been created especially for the restaurant, and the courtyard tables are made for long summer evenings.
Bar Etna From Philadelphia to Newington Green
Whilst Weezie’s is bringing pizza and wine bar energy to Belgravia, over in North London another pizza opening has also been quietly building a devoted following. Bar Etna comes from Ed McIlroy and Joe Beddia, the Philadelphia restaurateur behind the cult Pizzeria Beddia, widely regarded as one of America’s most influential pizza restaurants. McIlroy is best known for Four Legs, the celebrated Compton Arms residency that became one of London’s most talked-about restaurants, before going on to lead the kitchen at The Plimsoll, home to one of the capital’s most sought-after burgers. With that pedigree behind it, expectations for Bar Etna were always going to be high and so far, it seems to be very much living up to them.
The menu centres around East Coast-style thin-crust pizzas, from classic tomato and mozzarella combinations to the signature Etna Curry Pizza, topped with spinach, cream, mozzarella and warming spices. Smaller plates include Philadelphia’s iconic Tomato Pie alongside anchovies, cured meats and beans designed for sharing.
Seasonal spritzes, negroni and vermouth on tap, Italian wines and silky soft serve complete the picture. Part neighbourhood bar, part pizza destination, Bar Etna is the type of neighbourhood pizza bar everyone wants on their doorstep.
Amazónico Brings Brazil’s Festa Junina to Mayfair
This June, Amazónico is bringing the spirit of Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina to Mayfair with a month-long programme of food, cocktails, music and art. At the heart of the celebrations is a collaboration with Lima-born, London-based artist Gisella Stapleton, whose hand-painted lanterns and bespoke cocktail glasses will transform the restaurant into a colourful tribute to one of Brazil’s most joyful cultural traditions.
Alongside the installation, guests can enjoy Brazilian-inspired specials including veal tartare with corn cake and homemade achiote pork sausage with corn brioche, plus a festival cocktail combining cachaça, pineapple, ají panca and lime. Throughout the month, live percussion, DJ nights and special events will bring extra energy to the restaurant after dark.
For those looking to fully embrace the festivities, Tropicalia Night on 12 June promises Brazilian dancers, cocktails and late-night revelry, while Tropicalia Asado on 20 June offers a lively lunch celebration. Colourful, immersive and fun, it’s a very good excuse to spend an evening at Amazónico this month.
Tozi The Lambrusco Revival Starts Here
As a long-time champion of sparkling wine, I’m delighted to see Lambrusco finally getting the attention it deserves. Often misunderstood thanks to the sweet versions that dominated the market for years, today’s best Lambruscos are dry, food-friendly and wonderfully refreshing, a perfect wine for June.
Perhaps unsurprisingly then, this month sees Lambrusco Day celebrated on 21 June, and TOZI in Victoria is marking the occasion with a week dedicated to the sparkling red. Available from 16–20 June, the £30 menu features regional antipasti including mortadella, Parma ham, coppa, Squacquerone cheese and golden gnocco fritto, paired with a choice of Lambrusco serves.
Prefer a cocktail? The Negroni Sbagliato al Lambrusco and Lambrusco Vermouth Negroni are also on offer as a compelling alternative. So, if you haven’t revisited Lambrusco since the 1990s, now is your chance.
Decimo New Era For Mexican Hotspot
One of London’s most joyful rooftop restaurants is entering a new chapter. High above King’s Cross on the tenth floor of The Standard, London, Decimo has welcomed new Head Chef Paola Arenas, whose arrival brings a fresh focus to Mexican flavours and techniques that have always shaped the restaurant
Drawing on her upbringing outside Mexico City and experience in kitchens around the world, Arenas’ new menu leans more deeply into regional Mexican traditions, with fresh tortillas, masa-led dishes, and open-fire cooking taking centre stage. Signature dishes include halibut with corn husk and pumpkin seed, wild bream with pistachio mole and short rib birria, while a new Saturday brunch introduces dishes such as huevos ahogados and short rib birria. For anyone who hasn’t visited Decimo in a while, Arenas’ arrival combined with Decimo’s lively atmosphere and panoramic London views, feels like a very good reason to return.
Noisy Oyster New Chef, New Martinis, New Season
Shoreditch seafood spot Noisy Oyster is serving up a few fresh reasons to visit this summer. The restaurant has launched a limited-edition Martini menu in collaboration with Copenhagen cocktail brand Aeris, alongside welcoming former Prince Arthur chef Adam Iglesias as its new Head Chef.
Designed to pair with the restaurant’s seafood-led menu, the three seasonal serves include a floral Strawberry Martini with rose water, a smoky Lapsang Martini with sherry and lapsang souchong tea, and a savoury Fennel Martini infused with aquavit. Meanwhile, Iglesias is making his mark with a revamped menu, inspired by the coastal cuisines of Southern Europe. My advice? Head straight for the spacious sunny terrace and settle in for the afternoon.
And just outside London…
Down Hall Hotel Garden Gatherings at The Woodland Table
If you’re looking for a reason to escape London this summer, Down Hall’s Garden Gatherings offer a rather idyllic one. Taking place on just four dates throughout the season, the open-air feasts unfold at The Woodland Table, the estate’s alfresco dining experience set amongst its two-acre kitchen garden.
Beneath open skies, guests gather around long tables crafted from trees felled on the estate itself, and entertainment from live music through the afternoon. Led by Executive Chef Robert Pearce, each experience begins with cocktails and canapés before moving into a four-course menu cooked over open flame and shaped by what’s growing in the garden that season.
Expect dishes such as grilled hispi cabbage with houmous, wood-charred Chalk Farm trout and fire-kissed lamb rump, alongside cocktails infused with herbs picked just moments from the table. More than a meal, it’s an opportunity to dine within the rhythm of the estate itself, where the ingredients on your plate have travelled metres, not miles.
Sarah Jackson is a dining contributor at Citizen Femme. A Londonophile, she has previously lived in Dubai and Copenhagen, building her career in international communications. When not discovering the capital’s hottest new restaurants and bars, she loves to jet off for a European city break, always with the next meal in mind.
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