Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be room for another restaurant in London, the city goes and proves you wrong by announcing (another) new pizza spot, an Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant that brings together Kolkata cooking with Hakka recipes, a highly anticipated new spot with acclaimed chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen at the helm, and lots more. Here’s our list of the most exciting new openings this October:

China Bistro

China Bistro is set to open in Ealing Broadway this October with a bold take on Indo-Chinese cooking, which is all about bringing together Kolkata and Hakka techniques that celebrate the flavours of India. From momos to wok dishes, and robata-grilled specialities, there’s a lot to look forward to. Stars on the menu include the togarashi wagyu, chicken basil dumplings, honey-drizzled darsaan and more. The interiors have plenty to talk about as well, with olive-green interiors inspired by ancient Chinese warriors and live dim sum counters to keep you entertained.

opens in october (date tbc)
where: 5-6 The Green, Ealing, W5 5DA
website: www.chinabistro.co.uk

China Bistro is set to open in Ealing Broadway this October with a bold take on Indo-Chinese cooking.

Rosi

Launching at The Beaumont Mayfair is one of London’s most exciting new spots – Rosi, which is led by acclaimed chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Michelin-starred chef will reimagine culinary classics, so you’ll find nostalgic snacks like chipolata sausages and crisp crudités, or elevate your meal with King’s Beluga caviar or rock oysters. Starters include dry-aged beef tartare, a seafood cocktail and gin-cured melon. On the main menu, there’s corn-fed chicken Diane, John Dory fish fingers and chicken kyiv and an old-fashioned pork pie that pays homage to traditional British favourites.

opens on 1st october
where: The Beaumont Mayfair, Brown Hart Gardens, W1K 6TF
Website: www.thebeaumont.com/dining/rosi

Tobi Masa

The New York sushi legend Masa Takayama is all set to open Tobi Masa this month at The Chancery Rosewood. The menu will feature some iconic dishes, including the all-seafood surimi masa pasta, peking duck tacos and an indulgent masa toro tartare – finely chopped fatty tuna topped with caviar. Get yourself a beautifully crafted drink at the bar or go the whole mile at the Omakase counter. This one looks like it’s going to be London’s most exciting new sushi spot.

opens late october
where: 30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6AN
website: www.rosewoodhotels.com

Arthur’s Market

A new premium grocery store and dining destination is set to open on the King’s Road, where you can shop for freshly brewed takeaway coffees, artisan sandwiches and salads. Additionally, there will be a fish counter featuring an exclusive, premium range of fish, a countertop dining sushi bar, and a wood-fired pintxos tapas spot. In the evening, the market space will transform into an intimate dining destination with ASA Izakaya extending its menu after hours.

A new premium grocery store and eclectic dining destination is set to open on King’s Road.

opens on 15th october
where:  279 King’s Rd, London, SW3 5EW
website: www.arthursmarket.co.uk

House of Louie

House of Louie combines Japanese cuisine from Wani Tzuki, French dining from Louie and fabulous cocktails at Alligator Bar, all under one roof. Located in a historic 19th-century townhouse in Covent Garden, House of Louie will have three distinct floors. At Wani Tzuki, you can enjoy an elevated izakaya experience where you enjoy Japanese dining through the lens of French-trained chefs. Louie is a chic French dining room, and finally, Alligator Bar at the top of the house features an outdoor terrace and a gilded indoor space for post-dinner dancing.  

opens on 8th october
where: 13-15 West St, London WC2H 9NE
website: www.thehouseoflouie.com

Martina

London is ushering in yet another pizza place, and yet we still want to visit them all. The team behind Marta Chelsea is now opening Martina, a Roman pizzeria. There’s not much information on what the menu will have to offer, but you can expect hand-rolled pizzas and carefully selected ingredients served in a communal dining area – plus, we hear there might be a disco ball involved.

The team behind Marta Chelsea is now opening Martina, a Roman pizzeria.

opens in october (date tbc)
where: 1, Walham Green Court, Fulham Road, London SW6 2DH
website: martinapizzeriaromana/instagram

FINK’S

The North London cafe and bakery, FINK’S, is opening its biggest project to date on the 1st of October. Look forward to a camp revival of the Grade II listed Clissold House in Clissold Park, with three spaces – The Kiosk, The Pink Room and the T Dining Room. You can look forward to FINK’S signature seasonal cakes and patisserie from Head of Pastry, Adriann Ramirez, along with in-house breads and croissants, and an á la carte breakfast and lunch menu.

Opens on 1st october
where: Clissold House, Stoke Newington Church St, London N169HJ
website: www.finks.co.uk

The Black Eel

Dalston’s newest pub, social hub and beer garden is set to open this October. Taking over the kitchen is Riley’s, the latest project from chef Billy Fisher, so you can expect dishes like steamed mussels with red onion, marinated chestnut mushrooms with garlic, parsley and lemon and pork ribs with hot honey, with desserts like Basque cheesecake with toffee sauce, and an autumn Eton mess. On the drinks menu, there will be highlights from Exale Brewing like IPAs and fruited sours, alongside craft beer, seasonal and signature cocktails and natural wines.

opens on 24th october
where: 41 Kingsland high street, E8 2JS
website: www.theblackeel.uk

Food & Drink, Restaurants

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