Fine Dining

Book review: Core

30-Jun-2022 By Stefan Chomka

Clare Smyth's book is fascinating insight into what it takes to be a chef at the very top of their game.

Peak practice: the restaurant that’s scaled culinary heights

28-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s bold and uncompromising approach has helped Ynyshir be named the UK’s best restaurant at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

Latest opening: Black & Green

24-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Andrew Sheridan’s latest project sees him return to his hometown to open a bijou dining spot.

Puttin' on The Ritz: the restaurant with world class service

23-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

The opulence and extravagance of The Ritz is matched by its impeccable service, helping it win The Service Award at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Seeing the green light: the Stockport restaurant championing sustainability

22-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Where The Light Gets In's close relationship with farmers, its customers and the wider community has helped it win this year's Sustainability Award at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

Lisboeta: writing the perfect love letter

22-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Nuno Mendes' Portuguese restaurant Lisboeta has been crowned One to Watch at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Dan and Natasha Smith - “If you cook as well as you can, naturally things will happen”

22-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Dan and Natasha Smith were named Restaurateur(s) of the Year, sponsored by Entegra, at this year’s Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, capping off an extraordinary year for the Kent-based publicans.

Marc Wilkinson announces closure of Fraiche

17-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Marc Wilkinson’s Michelin-starred restaurant Fraiche will close at the end of September after nearly 20 years.

Ben Wilkinson to depart The Cottage in the Wood for Sussex restaurant The Pass

16-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Ben Wilkinson is to leave his roles as chef director at Lake District restaurant The Cottage in the Wood this month to take over the stove at The Pass, Sussex.

Chef Victor Okunowo to head up the kitchen at new West African restaurant Isibani

16-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

London's burgeoning fine dining African food scene is getting another entrant in the form of Knightsbridge restaurant Isibani.

Ynyshir in Wales named the Best Restaurant in the UK

13-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been crowned the UK’s best restaurant at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2022.

Tom Sellers to open a restaurant within 1 Hotel Mayfair

13-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Tom Sellers is to launch a restaurant within 1 Hotel Mayfair next year.

Crystal clear: Carlo Scotto on his new Mayfair restaurant Amethyst

06-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Former Xier chef patron Carlo Scotto is back behind the stoves with the launch of Amethyst, his latest restaurant venture, which has just opened on Sackville Street in London's Mayfair.

Viva Brazil: How Rafael Cagali created one of the capital’s most singular dining experiences

06-Jun-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Da Terra’s skilful fusion of modern European cookery with Brazilian flavours has seen it succeed in a location that has proved tricky for some.

Peter Sanchez-Iglesias: "It only hit home when I announced the closure to the team"

31-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The Bristol-based chef on closing his flagship, the new concept that will take its place and his plans for his Pacos Tapas and Decimo restaurants.

Latest opening: Le Pont Bistrot

27-May-2022 By James McAllister

D&D London have created a casual offshoot of their riverside restaurant Le Pont de la Tour that's housed in the restaurant's former bar area.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2022: Food Lovers Award shortlist

27-May-2022 By Restaurant

We asked the general public to vote for their favourite restaurants across the UK, and here are the 10 finalists.

Ricki Weston: “It’s good to now be making my mark”

27-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The 29-year-old executive chef at Whatley Manor on taking the reins from a big name chef, Michelin stars and his plans for the high-profile Cotswold hotel’s brasserie.

Le Cordon Bleu finally set to launch first London restaurant

26-May-2022 By James McAllister

French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu will open its first London restaurant next month, more than two years later than planned.

Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour to take Dastaan to Leeds

19-May-2022 By Restaurant

Restaurateurs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour are taking their popular Surrey-based Indian restaurant Dastaan to Leeds for a second restaurant.

Artfarm to unveil The Audley in Mayfair this autumn

18-May-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality group Artfarm will launch its first London project, The Audley in Mayfair, this autumn.

Alex Dilling to open London flagship at Hotel Café Royal

16-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Alex Dilling is to launch his first standalone restaurant this summer at the Hotel Café Royal in London's Piccadilly.

Chinese restaurant Noble Palace to open in St James’s

09-May-2022 By Restaurant

Chinese restaurant Noble Palace will open in London St James’s later this month.

Taco the town: Adriana Cavita on her debut restaurant

09-May-2022 By James McAllister

Mexican chef Adriana Cavita has cooked at global institutions including El Bulli in Spain and Pujol in Mexico City. Now she’s launching her own restaurant in London’s Marylebone

Flash-grilled: Matt Weedon

06-May-2022 By Restaurant

The head chef at The Feathered Nest in the Cotswolds reveals which quartet he'd have cook him his last meal and his early food memories of his nan's sandwiches.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Restaurateur of the Year 2022 shortlist

05-May-2022 By Restaurant

The shortlist for Restaurateur of the Year for the forthcoming Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards has been revealed.

Restaurant radar: May 2022

03-May-2022 By Restaurant

Mexican chef Adriana Cavita's London debut, a second site for Kian Samyani’s Berenjak, and Carlo Scotto's latest venture make up some of this month's most interesting new restaurant launches.

Latest Opening: The Lanesborough Grill

29-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

The Hyde Park Corner hotel has replaced its French/modern European restaurant Céleste with something British and a bit more gutsy.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards launches Food Lovers Award

29-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards has announced a new award for the 2022 ceremony.

Latest opening: Tattu London

22-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

The fifth site for the modern Chinese restaurant group marks a move into the capital for the first time.

D&D to expand Le Pont de la Tour brand with Bistrot concept

21-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

D&D London is to overhaul the bar space adjacent to its riverside restaurant Le Pont de la Tour and relaunch it as a new 'relaxed' bistro concept.

D&D London to undergo auction

19-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

D&D London is set to undergo a sale process, which could value the group at £100m.

Flash-grilled: Giovann Attard

14-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The newly-promoted executive head chef at Norma in London's Fitzrovia on his love of gardening, early food memories with his grandparents, and the challenge of working in restaurants

To be or knot to be: Douglas McMaster on using invasive species in cooking

14-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The chef behind zero-waste restaurant Silo in London’s Hackney has launched a new bi-monthly dinner series that champions the use of invasive ingredients, from the grey squirrel to Japanese knotweed.

Robert Thompson to become chef-patron at North House in Cowes

13-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Robert Thompson has announced he will become chef-patron at the soon-to-open North House in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Jonathan Ferguson wins the Roux Scholarship 2022

12-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Jonathan Ferguson, junior sous chef at The Glenturret Lalique, Crieff, has won the 2022 Roux Scholarship.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022 to be held in London on 18 July

11-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted on Monday 18 July at the historic Old Billingsgate market in the City of London.

Carlo Scotto to launch Amethyst in Mayfair next month

06-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Former Xier chef patron Carlo Scotto is to launch his new London restaurant next month on Sackville Street in Mayfair.

Down for the count? Calorie labelling comes into force

06-Apr-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Diners will see the calorie content of dishes on menus from today as calorie labelling for businesses that employ 250 or more staff comes into force in England.

Spencer Metzger crowned Great British Menu 2022 Champion of Champions

04-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Ritz head chef Spencer Metzger has been crowned the Great British Menu 2022 Champion of Champions.

Leading from the front: Brett Graham on bringing back The Ledbury

04-Apr-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The iconic Notting Hill restaurant has reopened following a two-year hiatus with even more attention to detail and an even sharper focus on top quality produce.

Nuno Mendes: “I want to keep dreaming”

01-Apr-2022 By Stefan Chomka

With his new restaurant Lisboeta Nuno Mendes is having a second crack at cooking Portuguese food in the capital.

Flash-grilled: Mark Donald

01-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef at The Glenturret Lalique restaurant in Crieff on his respect for Albert Adrià, the culinary status of sea urchins, and his mum's lasagne.

Restaurant radar: April 2022

31-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

A high-end Chinese restaurant, the welcome reboot of a West End food hall, a veg-focused barbecue venue, and a revolving chef concept make up some of this month's most interesting new restaurant launches.

The Michelin Guide announces entry into Dubai

29-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

The Michelin Guide has announced that it will launch in Dubai this year.

How I Got Here: John Meadow

21-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The founder and CEO of New York-based LDV Hospitality, which operates Sette in London's Knightsbridge, on building a successful international restaurant and bar group.

Latest opening: 1890 by Gordon Ramsay

16-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Ramsay’s takeover of The Savoy continues with a restaurant that pays homage to Auguste Escoffier.

Flash-grilled: Michelle Trusselle

11-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef at 30 Euston Square on looking up to Simon Rogan, being dispassionate about asparagus, and her highly-tuned detective skills.

Sunday best: Yuma Hashemi on celebrating his Iranian heritage

11-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Persian Sunday sees Clerkenwell restaurant The Drunken Butler pause its modern European tasting menu to serve a succession of traditional Iranian dishes family style.

Uncorked: Charlotte Prescot

10-Mar-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The general manager and sommelier at Kensington’s Kitchen W8, which has just launched a limited-edition wines by the glass series serving wines from top producers at cost price.