Fine Dining

Latest opening: Counter 71

30-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fenn and Anglo chef Joe Laker has opened a relaxed counter dining restaurant in a former pub just up from Old Street Roundabout.

Hackney’s Pidgin names Naz Hassan as its new head chef

29-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Top Hackney restaurant Pidgin has named Naz Hassan as its new head chef following the departure of Drew Snaith.

Uncorked: Vincenzo Arnese

29-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The director of wine at Raffles London at The OWO on Diego Masciaga, Champagne showers and his mission to highlight wineries that are following sustainable practices.

Hong Kong's Black Sheep Restaurants to showcase two brands before UK launch

27-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Hong Kong-based Black Sheep Restaurants is bringing two of its concepts to London ahead of the opening of the group’s first international restaurant in London in spring 2024.

Latest opening: Mýse

27-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

After taking a year out, the highly-regarded duo behind York's Le Cochon Aveugle are back in business with a new restaurant in the North Yorkshire countryside.

Woodhead Restaurant Group tees up next London opening

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Woodhead Restaurant Group, the London-based operator behind The Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, will launch its latest venture this summer on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia.

Timberyard team to launch Montrose House wine bar

26-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind family-run Edinburgh restaurant Timberyard are to launch a wine bar in the Scottish capital’s Abbeyhill area this autumn.

Flying the Nest: Hackney restaurant to relocate to larger venue

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Hackney restaurant Nest is relocating to a larger venue in east London later this year.

Shinji Kanesaka: "I still consider myself a student, the customer is my teacher"

23-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The sushi master behind the recently opened Sushi Kanesaka at 45 Park Lane on why being a top omakase chef requires a philosophical outlook.

Latest opening: 20 Berkeley

23-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Creative Restaurant Group’s latest London restaurant is a grown-up affair that makes much of its sourcing practices.

North Somerset’s The Ethicurean to close

23-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Sustainably-minded North Somerset fine dining restaurant The Ethicurean will close its doors in October after 13 years.

Aqua Restaurant Group to open an Italian restaurant

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Aqua Restaurant Group will launch an Italian bakery, café and pizzeria in Covent Garden.

Claridge’s reopens its restaurant

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Claridge’s has reopened its restaurant on the site that was previously Davies and Brook at the five star hotel.

Uncorked: Andreas Labridis

22-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of London Greek restaurants OPSO, INO, Pittabun and the upcoming Kima on Greek wine, screwcap mishaps and Petrus.

Innovator of the Year: Apricity

21-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The sustainably-focused Mayfair restaurant was named Innovator of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

KOL leads UK's ranking in World's 50 Best Restaurants List as Central in Peru claims top spot

21-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Santiago Lastra’s Marylebone restaurant KOL has become the top ranked UK restaurant in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, entering at number 23.

Som saa duo to open Kolae in London’s Borough Market

19-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Two of the founders of Spitafield-based Thai restaurant som saa will open a sister restaurant in the capital this autumn.

One to Watch 2023: The Midland Grand Dining Room

19-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Patrick Powell and restaurateur Harry Handelsman's latest project has been named One to Watch at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Carters of Moseley to relocate to Worcestershire countryside for the summer

16-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Highly-rated Birmingham restaurant Carters of Moseley will decamp to a glasshouse in The Vale of Evesham this summer to offer a menu that's largely based on produce grown on-site.

P.Franco returns as 107 Wine Bar & Shop

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind low-intervention wine bar and restaurant P.Franco has reopened the site under the new name 107 Wine Bar & Shop.

Fashionista favourite Langosteria heads to The OWO

16-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Milanese seafood restaurant Langosteria is the latest restaurant to join the line-up at high-profile Whitehall venue The OWO.

Brighton’s Isaac At restaurant to close

16-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Brighton restaurant Isaac At will close in August after eight-and-a-half years with its chef and owner Isaac Bartlett-Copeland saying ‘it’s now a time for new beginnings’.

Uncorked: Elizabeth Mellish

15-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The sommelier at Edinburgh’s Gleneagles Townhouse on Jancis Robinson, Emidio Pepe and Catalonia’s Alella DO.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023 in pictures

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The biggest names in the business came together at The Hurlingham Club in London on Monday (12 June) to celebrate the UK restaurant industry at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

National Restaurant Awards Opening of the Year 2023: Bouchon Racine

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Making its debut on Top 100 UK Restaurants list at number five, it’s little surprise that Henry Harris’ latest project has been named the Opening of the Year 2023.

Ynyshir in Wales claims title of UK’s Best Restaurant for the second time

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Steve and Jules Horrell to open Horrell & Horrell in Somerset

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Husband and wife Steve and Jules Horrell will open their first solo venture together next month in Somerset.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

There are just a few hours to go until the winners of the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are announced.

Latest opening: Bossa

09-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Acclaimed Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf is bringing ‘the soul of Brazil to the British capital’ with this casual yet gastronomically ambitious restaurant.

Tom Heywood to open Pignut in Helmsley

09-Jun-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Tom Heywood and his partner Laurissa Cook are to open their debut restaurant in Helmsley this month.

RH England at Aynho Park unveils culinary offering

08-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

RH England at Aynho Park, the huge new Oxfordshire gallery that marks the first overseas venture for the upscale American home-furnishings company RH, has unveiled its extensive F&B offering.

Uncorked: Jonathan Ellson

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The director of food and beverage at Berkshire's Woven by Adam Smith on Sussex winery Rathfinny, the late great Sean Thackrey and over-enthusiastic sales people.

Brat, Core and Lyle’s make The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list 2023

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Three UK restaurant have made The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list 2023.

Top sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka launches restaurant at 45 Park Lane

07-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Japanese sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka has opened a 13-seater omakase restaurant within Mayfair’s 45 Park Lane.

Latest opening: The Campaner

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Barcelona-based group Los Reyes del Mango has launched it first restaurant outside of the Spanish city in London's Chelsea.

Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

High-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto.

Chefs Oli Marlow and Charlie Tayler on taking Aulis London to the next level

02-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan's London outpost reopened this week following a major overhaul that has taken the kitchen table dining experience from eight to 12 covers and added a lounge area.

Uncorked: Juliet Doughty

01-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The recently appointed head sommelier at Chelsea's Elystan Street on Olivier Humbrecht MW, 2005 Penfolds, Magill Estate Shiraz and her boss's famed double-baked cheese soufflé.

Latest opening: The Midland Grand Dining Room

30-May-2023 By Restaurant

Patrick Powell and Harry Handelsman's latest project brings fancy fine dining to an even fancier location.

Joe Baker to open live fire restaurant Pêtchi on Jersey

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Great British Menu finalist Joe Baker is to open a restaurant and bar in Jersey focusing on island produce cooked over fire.

Fazenda Bishopsgate will be the group's 'most ambitious restaurant yet'

25-May-2023 By Restaurant

South-American restaurant group Fazenda will open its first London restaurant in Bishopsgate this August.

Uncorked: Will Weir

25-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The GM and resident wine expert at recently opened south London restaurant Lulu’s on Polish producers, Muscadet and his signature late-night beverage.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023: Sustainability Award shortlist

24-May-2023 By Restaurant

Six forward-thinking restaurants have been recognised for their sustainable credentials, but only one can be crowned winner.

Chef Johnny Stanford to open fine dining restaurant in Worthing Pier

24-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Pascere and Alexander House chef Johnny Stanford will open a fine dining restaurant in Worthing Pier this summer.

Aktar Islam: “I'm worried my younger cooks have entered an industry that has no future”

19-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

As Birmingham restaurant Opheem turns five this year, its chef-patron questions the longevity of fine dining in its current form.

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf, who runs the two Michelin-starred Oteque in Rio de Janeiro, is to open his debut London restaurant later this month in Marylebone.

Simon Rogan launches Malta restaurant

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

L’Enclume chef Simon Rogan has launched a restaurant in the Maltese capital of Valletta.

Aktar Islam: “I made just £320 profit in the first quarter of 2023”

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Birmingham chef restaurateur Aktar Islam has revealed that his Michelin-starred Opheem generated just £320 in profit in the first quarter of 2023 despite having a solid customer base.

Uncorked: Allegra Antinori

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

One of the three 26th generation sisters behind famed Italian winemaker Antinori on Portugal, Chateau Rayas and her family’s upcoming London restaurant Cantinetta Antinori.

Restaurant RenMor opens at The Headland hotel

17-May-2023 By Restaurant

Cornwall-based hotel The Headland has invested £3m to open a new restaurant at the venue.