Fine Dining

Michelin Guide 2023: Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal gains two stars alongside The Ledbury

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has achieved the rare feat of going straight into the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland with two stars, despite only opening last year.

The Lowdown: Michelin 2023

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The little red book is set to reveal its latest tranche of stars and awards next week at a glitzy ceremony held at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire

Renowned Singapore restaurant Burnt Ends to open in Harrods

22-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Singapore-based barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends is to open a second site in the UK this summer, in Harrods.

All-day restaurant Boudica to open in Battersea this spring

21-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Luigi Vairo is to head up the kitchen at new Battersea-based restaurant and bar Boudica when it opens this spring.

Experimental Group to open Cowley Manor venue with Jackson Boxer

21-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant and bar operator Experimental Group is to launch its first UK project outside of London.

"The passion is not as evident as when he was alive": Edinburgh's 21212 to close

20-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Acclaimed Edinburgh restaurant with rooms 21212 will close following the recent death of its chef-patron Paul Kitching.

The Grove hotel unveils new look restaurant spaces

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Hertfordshire hotel and spa The Grove is relaunching a number of its restaurants this spring as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Latest opening: Stock Market Grill

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

The Schofield Brothers have opened their first restaurant in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear.

Mark Poynton launches restaurant at Norfolk’s Caistor Hall

14-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Cambridge chef Mark Poynton will launch a tasting menu-only restaurant at Norfolk’s Caistor Hall by Brasted's tomorrow (15 March).

Lee Westcott to oversee Elodie and Vervain restaurants in Croydon

13-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Lee Westcott has finally been confirmed as the chef who will be heading up the restaurants at new Croydon-based hotel Birch when it opens this spring.

Moving the needle: the duo behind SE1’s Sollip

13-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

In the shadow of London Bridge station, Bomee Ki and Woongchul Park meld classical French technique with subtle influences from their native South Korea.

Tommy Banks to launch pub with rooms in north Yorkshire

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The Tommy Banks Group is to launch a pub with rooms in north Yorkshire later this spring.

Jun Tanaka: "It's a relief to finally reopen The Ninth"

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Jun Tanaka has finally reopened his Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant The Ninth in London's Fitzrovia, several months after a 'serious fire' forced it to close.

Tom Kemble takes over the stove at Chalk Restaurant and Wiston Estate Winery

09-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Former Bonhams head chef Tom Kemble is to oversee the stoves at Chalk Restaurant and Wiston Estate.

Smoking Lobster Group partners with Foresters Hall for fourth restaurant

08-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Smoking Lobster Group is partnering with boutique Cowes hotel Foresters Hall to open a new restaurant at the venue.

Vegan restaurant brand Mallow to double up this summer

08-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Vegan restaurant Mallow will open a site in Canary Wharf this summer bringing its total number of restaurants in the capital up to two.

Nepalese restaurant The Gurkhas to open in Fitzrovia

08-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

A modern Nepalese restaurant will open on Great Portland Street next month from the team behind the steak and sushi bar Hot Stone in Islington.

People on the move: March 2023

08-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

New positions at Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group, The Samling, and Mollie's and the departure of The Fat Duck's head chef are among this month's key personnel changes in hospitality

Barrie brothers close their Liverpool restaurant Lerpwl

08-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Ellis and Liam Barrie have closed their Liverpool restaurant Lerpwl with immediate effect three years after its launch.

Sally Abé: “We should be empowering women in hospitality every single day of the year”

03-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Pem and Blue Boar chef will bring together some of the most influential women in the industry to celebrate International Women’s Day at Conrad London St James next week.

Adejoké Bakare to open Chishuru 2.0 near Oxford Circus

02-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Adejoké Bakare will be relocating her award-winning West African restaurant Chishuru to central London and has launched a crowdfund to help facilitate the move.

Ambitious 'chef's table' restaurant to launch in Edinburgh

28-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based chef Brian Grigor is joining forces with sommelier Glen Montgomery to launch an ambitious 'chef's table' restaurant on the Scottish capital's Hamilton Place in Stockbridge in the spring.

Latest opening: JOIA

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s new Battersea Power Station is a statement of culinary intent at the new south London development.

Chef Andy Sheridan to relocate flagship restaurant 8 to Liverpool

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Andy Sheridan is to relocate his restaurant 8 from Birmingham to Liverpool.

Hrishikesh Desai: "I could have easily gone down the foraging route"

24-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The former Gilpin Hotel and Lake House executive chef on why his restaurant at Cumbrian hotel Farlam Hall will bring something different to the area.

Des Gunewardena plots his next move

24-Feb-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena is gearing up to launch his next venture in the sector, with a number of landmark venues set to open in London and Manchester.

Liam Rogers joins Northcote as head chef

22-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Michelin starred restaurant Northcote has appointed Liam Rogers as its head chef following the departure of Danny Young.

Brighton duo to open Embers restaurant

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Brighton chefs Dave Marrow and Isaac Bartlett-Copeland will open a new restaurant serving Sussex produce cooked on a wood-fire.

Latest opening: Gouqi

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Former Hakkasan executive chef Chee Hwee Tong has returned to London for his debut solo restaurant venture.

Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke to open Skua in Edinburgh

20-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke are to open their second restaurant in Edinburgh this spring.

Exclusive Collection buys Ansty Hall in Warwickshire

16-Feb-2023 By BigHospitaliy

Exclusive Collection has widened its portfolio with the purchase of Ansty Hall in Warwickshire.

Samyukta Nair and Claude Bosi: "It feels like we have something special"

16-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The duo behind new bistro Socca on creating a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, a shared love of French bistro food, and taking tripe to Mayfair.

People on the move: February 2023

14-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Adam's Restaurant, Maybourne Hotel Group, and The Gallivant in Rye are among this month's key personnel moves in hospitality.

Flash-grilled: Alex Webb

10-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 winner, whose pop-up restaurant at London’s The InterContinental Park Lane recently went permanent, on his first industry job, tidiness, and his favourite accompaniment to caviar.

Latest opening: Crocadon

10-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Simon Rogan lieutenant and Roux Scholar Dan Cox looks set to dazzle at his long-awaited Cornwall farm-to-table restaurant.

Jun Tanaka finally set to reopen The Ninth following fire

09-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Jun Tanaka will finally reopen his Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant The Ninth in London's Fitzrovia in March, several months after a 'serious fire' forced it to close.

Finnish restaurant Finnjävel to pop-up at London's The Halkin hotel

09-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

The world’s only Michelin starred restaurant serving Finnish food is taking over The Halkin hotel for a two-week long pop-up.

George Barson: “Work is work but I want it to be fun”

07-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The former Kitty Fisher’s and Cora Pearl chef has returned to his former stomping ground of the southwest to launch Beckford Canteen.

St James’s all-day café and wine bar Locket’s closes

03-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

St James’s restaurant Locket’s has closed after the three years of trading.

Japanese chef Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama to make UK restaurant debut in Harrods

03-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Japanese chef Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama will become the latest top culinary name to open a restaurant in Harrods.

Akira Back and Dosa will open at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair this spring

02-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Further details have been released about Korean chef Akira Back’s upcoming debut UK restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London.

Paris-based Café Lapérouse to launch at London’s The OWO

02-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Top-end Paris restaurant Café Lapérouse is to launch a London outpost within Whitehall’s upcoming The OWO hotel.

Andy Sheridan to open a restaurant and a pub in Gloucestershire

01-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Chef and restaurateur Andy Sheridan will open a second site of his Black & Green neighbourhood restaurant - albeit under a new name - as well as a pub in Gloucestershire this spring.

Yahir Gonzalez and Tony Geary to open Mexican restaurant Zapote

01-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Yahir Gonzalez and Tony Geary will open contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar Zapote in Shoreditch this month.

Hrishikesh Desai to take over Cumbria’s Farlam Hall as chef patron

01-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Roux Scholar and former The Gilpin Hotel and Lake House executive chef Hrishikesh Desai has been named chef patron of Cumbria’s Farlam Hall.

Kirk and Keeley Haworth to relocate plant-based restaurant Plates to new London venue

01-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth have announced they are to relocate their Dalston- based restaurant Plates to a new London location.

Restaurant radar: February 2023

01-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Manchester welcomes two big restaurant openings this month, while in the capital two multi-Michelin-starred chefs open their long-awaited projects.

Latest Opening: Humble Chicken 2.0

27-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Angelo Sato’s rebooted Soho yakitori bar has switched to a more formal – but no less fun – set menu format.

James Martin partners with The Lygon Arms to open two restaurants

26-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

James Martin is to take on two restaurants at Cotswolds-based The Lygon Arms over the coming months.

Tom Sellers to open rotisserie style restaurant Story Cellar

26-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Sellers is launching a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant in London’s Seven Dials this spring.