In a city like London, there are always LOADS of new venues popping up left, right, and centre. In fact, it’s nigh on impossible to ever be able to eat at every single restaurant and drink in every single bar in London. There are simply too many! So, to help you choose where to go this year, here’s our guide to the best new restaurants, bars, and more to check out in London in 2025.
How we handpick London’s best new restaurants
Each restaurant on this list has been carefully chosen by a member of our team. Our editors and the Secret London team rely on personal experiences, recommendations, editorial reviews, customer feedback, and thorough research to bring you the finest dining spots in the city. We are constantly on the lookout for new places with delicious food and excellent service. This list is regularly updated as we discover new openings and revisit established favourites.
Noodle & Beer Chinatown
Image: @noodleandbeerltd, via IG
🍽️ What is it? The second location from Noodle & Beer, serving up their cult, ultra-spicy noodles… and beer. (The beer isn’t spicy, don’t worry)
😋 What to order? Grab a beer and slurp down some Tian-Shui Mian (thick udon noodles in a spicy sweet sauce with sesame and peanuts) before going to the top of the spice scale with the Xian Jioa Niu-Rou (dangerously spicy wheat noodles and beef with peanuts, spring onions, and pickled greens).
🗺️ Where is it? 27 Wardour Street, W1D 6PR. The nearest stations are Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
Find out more here.
CINCO
🍽️ What is it? A subterranean Mexican bar with a curated menu of Mexican spirits, tasting flights, and small plates, downstairs from Corrochio’s.
😋 What to order? Don’t miss your chance to learn more about Mexican spirits with one of the tasting flights.
🗺️ Where is it? 76 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland.
Find out more here.
Luna Omakase
🍽️ What is it? a tiny 12-seater omakase restaurant hidden away in Los Mochis London City.
😋 What to order? It’s up to the chef, so settle in and enjoy. You’ll be served a 12-course tasting menu showcasing Sosaku-style Edomae Omakase.
🗺️ Where is it? 9th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, EC2M 2AT. The nearest station is Liverpool Street.
Find out more here.
Templar
🍽️ What is it? A new wine bar and restaurant from the team behind Darkhorse, with “Italian-leaning sharing plates”.
😋 What to order? We’re particularly excited by the Pig’s head croquette and the Chargrilled monkfish tail. And obviously we’ll have a few glasses of wine…
🗺️ Where is it? 5 Redman Place, Stratford Cross, E20 1JQ. The nearest station is Stratford.
Find out more here.
The Hand & Marigold
🍽️ What is it? A new independent boozer in Bermondsey, looking to bring back neighbourhood pubs.
😋 What to order? Go on Monday or Tuesday for their ‘pie and a pint’ special for a tenner. Our pick of the four pork pies? The Pork and Blood Pudding pie.
🗺️ Where is it? 244 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UH. The nearest stations are Borough, London Bridge, and Bermondsey.
Find out more here.
Câv
Image: @harrietlangford, cav255.london, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A new bar in Bethnal Green from the team behind the likes of Dram, Half Cut, and Oranj – with BARGAIN martinis and rotating food residencies.
😋 What to order? Definitely grab one of the £7 martinis, a glass of wine, and some food from current food residency, Tasca (see below).
🗺️ Where is it? 255 Paradise Row, E2 9LE. The nearest station is Bethnal Green.
Find out more here.
Tasca
🍽️ What is it? The first food residency at Câv, which will be around for a year, serving food and drink “inspired by the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain.”
😋 What to order? Kick things off with the Jambon Beurre Gilda and don’t miss the Bikini – a sandwich from Barcelona, here served on brioche with Tomme de chevre cheese and Iberico ham, drizzled with smoked maple syrup, alongside salted goats milk ice cream.
🗺️ Where is it? 255 Paradise Row, E2 9LE. The nearest station is Bethnal Green.
Find out more here.
Agrodolce
🍽️ What is it? The celebrated Roman restaurant, located near the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, has opened its first location in London.
😋 What to order? Stick with the classics here, such as the Bruschetta, Mezzemaniche Alla Carbonara (pasta with guanciale, pecorino cheese and egg), and the Bucatini All’Amatriciana (pasta with guanciale and tomato sauce).
🗺️ Where is it? 67 Charlotte Street, W1T 4PH. The nearest station is Goodge Street.
Find out more here.
TURO TURO
🍽️ What is it? London’s latest permanent Filipino restaurant, focusing on street food dishes and “the unique ‘Boodle Fight’ concept – a hands-on dining experience made for sharing.”
😋 What to order? Take at least five friends and try the ‘Boodle Fight’ experience, which covers your table in banana leaves and a communal feast of all manner of dishes ranging from fish to meat, vegetables, and fruits, spread over mounds of rice.
🗺️ Where is it? 102 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RR. The nearest station is Tooting Broadway.
Find out more here.
Babbo
🍽️ What is it? Babbo returns to a new location, after it’s Mayfair site closed some years ago, with a new all-day neighbourhood restaurant bringing “a taste of La Dolce Vita meets Little Italy” to St John’s Wood. The site features three dining areas inside and an outdoor terrace (heated in the winter, don’t worry!)
😋 What to order? Kick things off with the Babbo Parmigiana before tucking into the Polletto Alla Griglia – grilled spatchcock baby chicken marinated in spices with charred lemon. Then sip on a Sage Cherry Negroni to cap off the whole affair.
🗺️ Where is it? 29-31 St John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7NH. The nearest station is St. John’s Wood.
Find out more here.
Jupiter Burger
Photo: @jupiter___burger, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A brand new burger joint from the team behind Dom’s Subs.
😋 What to order? A burger my dude… that’s the whole point.
🗺️ Where is it? Netil Market, 13-23 Westgate Street, E8 3RL. The nearest station is London Fields.
Find out more here.
Don’t Tell Dad
Credit: Don’t Tell Dad🍽️ What is it? A hot new bakery and restaurant in Queen’s Park that’s taking the internet by storm.
😋 What to order? If you’re there to try the baked goods, let your eyes guide you as to what to order. For dinner, we’re settling in with a seasonal spritz and chowing down on the Monk Cheeks, Fritto Misto, and the sharing Duck & Pork Cassoulet.
🗺️ Where is it? 10-14 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RD. The nearest station is Queen’s Park.
Find out more here.
The Dreamery
🍽️ What is it? An ice cream shop and wine bar from the same team as the across-the-road wine bar Goodbye Horses (Alex Young and George De Vos).
😋 What to order? Flavours rotate, so pick your fave (or go rogue with an experimental choice) and ask for a wine pairing suggestion from the knowledgeable staff.
🗺️ Where is it? 20a Halliford Street, N1 3HD. The nearest station is Essex Road.
Find out more here.
Dove
🍽️ What is it? Once the much-loved Orasay, it is now re-opened as Dove with a new concept that focuses on “elevated comfort food for today”.
😋 What to order? We’re salivating at the thought of the deep-fried taleggio and Wiltshire truffle lasagne.
🗺️ Where is it? 31 Kensington Park Road, W11 2EU. The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove.
Find out more here.
Rake at The Compton Arms
🍽️ What is it? “Rake serves largely unfeigned, restorative fare, giving due respect to British cookery. The focus, among other produce, is on whole beast butchery and sustainable Cornish fish.” The team boasts 30 years of experience across the likes of Quo Vadis, BRAT, and Acme Fire Cult.
😋 What to order? The menu changes regularly but don’t miss the baked rarebit style oysters.
🗺️ Where is it? The Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue, N1 2XD. The nearest station is Highbury & Islington.
Find out more here.
KIN Restaurant
🍽️ What is it? A “plant-based paradise [in] Fitzrovia” that celebrates “the natural beauty of vegetables” – right next door to the popular KIN Café.
😋 What to order? Graze in the likes of sweet potato with vegan parmesan and butter, and carrot and chickpea hummus before tucking into the miso-glazed aubergine or the courgette and pistachio spaghetti with vegan burrata and heirloom tomatoes.
🗺️ Where is it? 21 Foley Street, W1W 6DT. The nearest station is Goodge Street.
Find out more here.
Leigh’s
Photo: @leighslondon, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A charming seasonal café in the heart of de Beauvoir from Le Cordon Bleu trained Melanie Clarke and McKenzie Amaral.
😋 What to order? The menu will change seasonally, but our picks of the bunch are the Blood Orange Cake and the Guinness Cake – with a coffee to wash it down too, of course!
🗺️ Where is it? One and a Half, Ardleigh Road, de Beauvoir Town, N1 4HS. The nearest station is Dalston Junction.
Find out more here.
La Môme
🍽️ What is it? A London location for the legendary Cannes restaurant, inside The Berekely.
😋 What to order? Try some of the classics from the iconic Cannes restaurant, such as rack of lamb, whole wild fish dishes, the famed Grand Marnier soufflé, and more.
🗺️ Where is it? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL.
Find out more here.
Voyage with Adam Simmonds
Photo: @voyage_with_adam_simmonds & @chefasimmonds, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A new Scandinavian-influenced spot in Kings Cross’s Megaro hotel.
😋 What to order? We’re keen to try the Oysters with fermented apple & white asparagus and the Venison with ember-roasted beetroot, blackberry vinegar & thyme crumb.
🗺️ Where is it? 1 Belgrove Street, King’s Cross, WC1H 8AB. The nearest station is King’s Cross St. Pancras.
Find out more here.
Officina 00
🍽️ What is it? The third opening from the Officina 00 team is an Italian kitchen and pasta workshop in Covent Garden with an exclusive ‘pizza in rutiello‘ menu of homestyle pizzas inspired by the cooking of Napoli nonnas.
😋 What to order? Be sure to try one of the Nonna’s pizzas, but also don’t miss the fried raviolo filled with cacio e pepe.
🗺️ Where is it? 8-10 Dryden Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9NA. The nearest stations are Covent Garden and Holborn.
Find out more here.
Hacha Bermondsey
🍽️ What is it? A stunning new tequila bar from Hacha – with award-winning tacos from Nopalito.
😋 What to order? The Mirror Margarita is the stuff of legends at this point, and their Paloma was recognised as the very best in the world (!).
🗺️ Where is it? 157 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LW. The nearest stations are London Bridge and Bermondsey.
Find out more here.
Bubala King’s Cross
Image: @bubala_london, via IG
🍽️ What is it? The third Bubala site in London, bringing their “bold, inventive flavours to a striking two-floor venue, complete with an expansive outdoor terrace”.
😋 What to order? We’re excited to try the new dishes for the King’s Cross site, such as Charred cucumber tzatziki and Fava bean with Vadouvan braised broad beans.
🗺️ Where is it? Unit 1, Cadence Court, 4 Tapper Walk, N1C 4ED. The nearest station is King’s Cross St. Pancras.
Find out more here.
Santa Maria Paddington
🍽️ What is it? The 6th London location for the chain of pizzeries serving award-winning, wood-fired pizzas.
😋 What to order? It’s pizza, baby – order your favourite or try something new. Or test the quality with a classic Margherita.
🗺️ Where is it? 13 Norfolk Place, Paddington, W2 1QJ. The nearest station is Paddington.
Find out more here.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants at 22 Bishopsgate
🍽️ What is it? A quintet of new restaurants and openings in 22 Bishopsgate from Gordon Ramsay – including what will be London’s highest restaurant and rooftop bar, Lucky Cat.
😋 What to order? Go here to splurge on a meal (or just a few drinks) at Lucky Cat.
🗺️ Where is it? 22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AJ. The nearest stations are Bank, Liverpool Street, and Aldgate.
Find out more here.
Oorja
Photo: @oorjalondon, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A new two-floor spot taking guests on a “food journey through India”.
😋 What to order? Order the Chef’s Choice, and the expert chef will curate a unique dish just for you.
🗺️ Where is it? 117 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8AF. The nearest stations are Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
Find out more here.
Kricket
🍽️ What is it? The fourth Kricket opening in London, with the “first-ever all-day cafeì and bar concept alongside its signature restaurant experience.”
😋 What to order? Don’t miss the new breakfast menu, featuring the likes of Jaggery glazed bacon chop, Andhra spiced hash brown & tamarind brown sauce, and the Bombay toastie. Or head on down on Sunday for the now legendary Murgh Musallam Sunday Lunch.
🗺️ Where is it? 36 Charlotte Road, EC2A 3PG. The nearest stations are Shoreditch High Street and Old Street.
Find out more here.
3 Gorges
🍽️ What is it? “An eighty cover, three floor, contemporary, elegant Hubei and Cantonese
restaurant”.
😋 What to order? Choose from the likes of Three Coloured Xiaolongbao, Beijing Peking Duck, Spicy Crispy Noodles with King Prawns, and more.
🗺️ Where is it? 36 Goodge Street, W1T 2QN. The nearest station is Goodge Street.
Find out more here.
Din Tai Fung Canary Wharf
🍽️ What is it? The fourth UK opening for acclaimed soup dumpling vendors, Din Tai Fung.
😋 What to order? If you only order one thing (somehow) make it the world-famous Xiao Long Bao.
🗺️ Where is it? Unit CR32, 1 Crossrail Place, E14 5AR. The nearest station is Canary Wharf.
Find out more here.
Sandwich Sandwich
🍽️ What is it? The second London location for Sandwich Sandwich, which is set to be the UK’s biggest sandwich shop when it opens.
😋 What to order? Erm… a sandwich? Yeah, that’s probably the way to go.
🗺️ Where is it? 70 Mark Lane, EC3R 7NQ. The nearest station is Tower Hill.
Find out more here.
27 Old Compton Street (Opens March 24, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A late-night pasta bar “offering fast, high-quality pasta, premium wines, and expertly crafted cocktails” – and post-drinks pasta-on-the-go.
😋 What to order? After a night of drinking, the Rigatoni amatriciana with pancetta and chillies will breathe new life into you.
🗺️ Where is it? 27 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JP. The nearest station is Leicester Square.
Find out more here.
Crunch (Opens March 24, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? The first permanent location for the cult sarnie slingers from Spitalfields (where they sell upwards of 15,000 sandwiches a month!).
😋 What to order? We’re torn between the Katsu Sando with deep-fried Tonkatsu pork, and the Dean Street exclusive Steak Sandwich – an updated version of Crunch’s smash hit ‘mighty steak sandwich’. Keep an eye out for the breakfast menu, which the permanent space will allow them to serve for the first time.
🗺️ Where is it? 60 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 6AW. The nearest stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
Find out more here.
Camino Victoria (Opens March 27, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? The third opening of the popular Spanish tapas spots in London, spread across two floors and a terrace.
😋 What to order? The Arroz alla llauna will make its Camino debut on the menu at Victoria, and simply must be ordered.
🗺️ Where is it? 5-6, Zig Zag, 68 Victoria St, SW1E 6SQ. The nearest station is Victoria.
Find out more here.
Tatar Bunar (Opens March 29, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? The first London venture from Ukrainian restaurateurs, Alex Cooper and Anna Andriienko, “will reflect decades-old family traditions with a menu led by Alex’s grandmother’s recipes”.
😋 What to order? Two highlights on the menu are the chicken Kyiv and borscht.
🗺️ Where is it? 152 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AT. The nearest stations are Old Street and Shoreditch High Street.
Find out more here.
081 Pizzeria Shoreditch (Opens April 4, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? The second site from the cult Peckham pizzeria, which was recognised as one of the top 50 pizzerias in Europe.
😋 What to order? Opt for your favourite ‘za toppings, or try the specials – such as the Black Truffle and Honey or the Tunarella (yellow cherry tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, red onions, black olive dust, and tuna fillets).
🗺️ Where is it? 46 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3EP. The nearest stations are Old Street and Shoreditch High Street.
Find out more here.
Parasol (Opens April 17, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A new subterranean late-night cocktail bar in Dalston with cutting-edge cocktails and a rotating roster of NYC-nodding DJs.
😋 What to order? We’re keen to try the Korean Jesus, which features Ocho Blanco Tequila, Quiquiriquí Mezcal, Plum Soju, Gochujang, Sesame, Coriander, Ginger, and Honey.
🗺️ Where is it? 36 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XJ. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland.
Find out more here.
Locatelli (Opens May 10, 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A new Italian restaurant (withan accompanying espresso bar, Bar Giorgio) in the National Gallery from the legendary Giorgio Locatelli.
😋 What to order? Go for the big bold flavours of the Braised veal ravioli with parsley gremolata and the Roast chicken alla cacciatora. Or grab a coffee and maritozzi from Bar Giorgio.
🗺️ Where is it? The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. The nearest station is Charing Cross.
Find out more here.
The Black Cow at The Stage (Opens in May)
🍽️ What is it? A Middle Eastern steak house in “the reimagined development of the 1570s Shakespearean Curtain Playhouse Theatre on Curtain Road.”
😋 What to order? Obviously don’t miss out on the steaks, which are served with flaming herbs for an intense aromatic experience. Be sure to sample the signature Ottoman Martini with vodka, Kahlua, Turkish coffee, cardamom, and cream.
🗺️ Where is it? 30 Curtain Road, EC2A 3NL. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.
Find out more here.
Marjorie’s (Opens in May)
🍽️ What is it? A new French restaurant and wine bar that promises to be “the missing slice of Paris in central London”.
😋 What to order? Wine, of course, and graze on the likes of Escargot with seaweed & pine nut cream, Crab tart with crab bisque, and Bavette with egg yolk & girolles.
🗺️ Where is it? 26 Foubert’s Place, Soho, W1F 7PP. The nearest station is Oxford Circus.
Find out more here.
Osteria Angelina (Opens Early 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A pasta and grill restaurant in a converted warehouse space from the team behind Angelina Dalton, inspired by Japanese and Italian cuisine.
😋 What to order? Bring some friends so you can share some of the big grill cuts from the restaurant’s centrepiece Binchotan-fired grill. Don’t miss the restaurant’s signature take on the Italian favourite Gran Bollito Misto, served tableside from a traditional Bollito Misto carrello (trolley).
🗺️ Where is it? Osteria Angelina, 1 Nicholl’s Clarke Yard, off Blossom Steet, E1 6SH. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.
Find out more here.
Noisy Oyster (Opens Spring 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A fun and fresh take on the seafood bistro, with a unique design, mini martinis, and “a playful seafood-centric menu”.
😋 What to order? Grab a mini martini (or three) and settle in for oysters, crudo, and seafood galore.
🗺️ Where is it? Somewhere within the Norton Folgate development, in Shoreditch. Norton Folgate, Blossom Street, E1 6PL. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.
Find out more here.
Berenjak (Opens Spring/Summer 2025)
Photo: @berenjaklondon, via IG
🍽️ What is it? The third London restaurant for the Persian restaurant group, famed for their kebabs.
😋 What to order? Each Berenjak usually has unique dishes only available at those locations – whatever it is at this new spot, try it out!
🗺️ Where is it? On the corner of Duke Street and Brown Hart Gardens, W1K 6WP. The nearest station is Bond Street.
Find out more here.
Molly Mc’s (Opens Spring 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A new Irish ‘singing pub’ with “live music, intimate singing rooms and an extensive Irish spirits list”.
😋 What to order? Choose a few dishes from the menu of Thai food and sink a few cocktails made with “spirits from across the Emerald Isle”.
🗺️ Where is it? 96 Isabella Street, SE1 8DD. The nearest station is Southwark.
Find out more here.
Luna (Opens Early 2025)
🍽️ What is it A new wine bar, bottle shop, and restaurant from the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian restaurant, Legare.
😋 What to order? Grab a few glasses of wine and some nibbles: some oysters, carpaccio, oh, and some fries – why not?
🗺️ Where is it? Unit 6, 36 Shad Thames, Butlers Wharf Building, SE1 2YE. The nearest station is London Bridge.
Find out more here.
Brasserie Adeline (Opens Summer 2025)
🍽️ What is it? An all-day brasserie with classic comfort dishes and a bustling neighbourhood atmosphere, tucked away inside the Newman Hotel, the first venture from Kinsfolk & Co., a new London-based hospitality management company.
😋 What to order? Keep an eye out for the sandwich trolley at lunchtime and get inspired by the selection.
🗺️ Where is it? The Newman Hotel, 50 Newman Street, W1T 3EB. The nearest station is Goodge Street.
Find out more here.
Gambit Bar (Opens Summer 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A destination underground bar at The Newman Hotel, where Londoners can escape everyday life.
😋 What to order? Let them know your favourite cocktail and allow them to guide you to something special on the menu.
🗺️ Where is it? The Newman Hotel, 50 Newman Street, W1T 3EB. The nearest station is Goodge Street.
Find out more here.
Brother Marcus Canary Wharf (Opens Summer 2025)
Image: @brothermarcus_, via IG
🍽️ What is it? The newest site for Eastern Mediterranean restaurant group Brother Marcus – “bringing its signature brunch, mezze, cocktails and Eastern Med wines to the heart of London’s bustling financial district”
😋 What to order? The site will feature a new menu of Greek favourite ‘souvla and skewers’, which shouldn’t be missed.
🗺️ Where is it? Unit 1, YY London, Canary Wharf, E14 5HX. The nearest station is Canary Wharf.
Find out more here.
Cafe Linea (Opens Summer 2025)
Image: @jajafoodstudio, @linea.london, via IG
🍽️ What is it? A neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, situated in a Grade-II listed 19th century arcade, inspired by the cafés and bistros set in historic arcades across Europe.
😋 What to order? Come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and you’re sorted. But who can resist the allure of a sharing curried chicken pie?
🗺️ Where is it? Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY. The nearest station is Sloane Square.
Find out more here.
Aram (Opens Autumn 2025)
🍽️ What is it? A new Syrian cafe, deli and restaurant from Imad Alarnab, the founder of Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, set to open in Somerset House.
😋 What to order? We’re making a beeline for the Zaatar croissants.
🗺️ Where is it? Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA. The nearest station is Temple.
Find out more here.