What's On The Menu This Month
- lisahylton2
- Jul 1
- 6 min read
London’s dining scene is ever-evolving, with exciting new openings — from chic new sushi restaurants to Scandi delis — popping up across the city this season.
Four New Dining Destinations For Olympia
Set to open from October 2025, hospitality powerhouse Incipio Group will launch four bold new venues at Olympia as part of the £1.3 billion cultural regeneration of the West London landmark. The concepts — Arbour, Wolves of Tokyo, Lillie’s and Juno — span 40,000 square feet and mark Incipio’s next evolution in creating vibrant social spaces.
Highlights include Arbour, a two-level, 15,000 sq ft hub featuring four Incipio-operated food concepts and a rooftop terrace and Wolves of Tokyo, a high-energy, cinematic take on Japanese dining with cocktails and late-night vibes. Lillie’s offers a rooftop retreat with English small plates and sparkling wines, while Juno, set in the historic Olympia National Hall, will become the UK’s largest Italian restaurant, celebrating classic flavours at an accessible price point.
Together, these openings will position Olympia as a major culinary and cultural hotspot for Londoners and visitors alike.
Sushi Legend's Debut
New York sushi legend Chef Masa Takayama will launch Tobi Masa at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair this September - marking his first restaurant in London. Widely regarded as the chef who redefined sushi in America, Masa transformed the landscape of New York dining when he opened Masain 2004.
Quoted by The New York Times as “changing the sushi game”, he introduced a new standard for omakase in the West – combining pristine, Japan-flown fish with luxurious ingredients such as truffle, caviar and foie gras, all within a serene counter setting.
Now Chef Masa’s groundbreaking omakase philosophy is coming to the UK for the first time.
Set in the landmark former US Embassy, Tobi Masa will blend Japanese precision with Western luxury. Diners can expect signature dishes like Masa Toro Tartare and Peking Duck Tacos, alongside exciting new creations for London.
“I’m so proud to be partnering with a creative and innovative brand like Rosewood. We are very excited to embark on this new adventure together, and especially in such a historic landmark building in the middle of Mayfair.” – Chef Masayoshi ‘Masa’ Takayama
Icons Join Forces For Pop Up
Following the resounding success of its Delhi and Mumbai editions, Benares X Indian Accent is set to make its debut at Benares in London this summer.
The four-night collaboration celebrates the coming together of two icons of Indian gastronomy - Chef Sameer Taneja of Benares and Chef Shantanu Mehrotra of Indian Accent, the acclaimed Indian restaurant from New Delhi and Mumbai which has been rated amongst the best restaurants in Asia since it opened in 2008.
The event will run nightly, and this exclusive London chapter not only reunites two visionary chefs but also marks the long-awaited return of Indian Accent to the city, five years after the closure of its Mayfair outpost in 2020.
The event is from 7th-10th July and will run nightly from 5.30pm-9.30pm and is priced £135pp.
Afternoon Tea with a Twist
Engel and JANG at The Royal Exchange introduces a refined yet playful take on afternoon tea, created with acclaimed pastry chef Lorena Tommasi. Served weekdays from 2:30pm–5pm, the experience blends tradition with elegance, delivered by silver storks for a whimsical edge.
The menu opens with a trio of delicate open sandwiches, including smoked salmon with trout mousse, roast beef with celeriac remoulade, and a vibrant plant-based beetroot and hummus option. Sweet treats follow, from perfectly piped apple choux to sachertorte and seasonal tartlets. A slice of Three O’Clock Coffee Cake adds a luxurious final touch.
Guests can choose from a curated JING tea menu or upgrade with English sparkling wine or Champagne. Served on the mezzanine with views over the historic Royal Exchange, this is a destination-worthy experience for city workers, visitors, and afternoon tea aficionados alike.
Prices start at £35.
FAN Lands in London
After making waves in Lima’s cutting-edge dining scene, acclaimed Nikkei omakase restaurant Fan has quietly opened its first London outpost, in Chepstow Road, Notting Hill.
Run by dynamic trio Romania Parra, Jorge Sasaki, and Santiago Wong, Fan offers an 11-course omakase menu or a concise à la carte - encompassing its inventive fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian, Chinese and global flavours. Signature dishes from the Lima original include scallops with squash butter and manchego on crispy rice; ceviche Lima-Bangkok with coconut tiger milk; and playful creations like sweet miso maki with ebi furai, cream cheese, apple, and smashed nuts.
Definitely one to experience!
ScandiKitchen Opens Second London Site in Victoria
After 18 years in Fitzrovia, beloved Scandinavian café and deli ScandiKitchen has opened its long-awaited second site on Buckingham Palace Road in London Victoria.
Founded by Danish-born Bronte Aurell and her Swedish husband Jonas, the new space follows the same informal café format, serving dine-in and takeaway.
Breakfast options include homemade porridge with fruit compotes, overnight oats, and their famous Swedish-style cinnamon buns. At lunch, choose from open sandwiches — such as Nordic smoked salmon, sweet pickled herring, or Swedish meatballs with beetroot salad —alongside daily salad specials and hearty hot dishes like their iconic meatballs with mash or salad.
ScandiKitchen’s sweet treats, like dreamy love cakes and homemade biscuits, provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Celebrating its Nordic roots while embracing London’s diverse food scene, this new opening marks an exciting new chapter for a business that remains authentic, resilient and much-loved.
Crust Bros Bring Custom Pizza to Covent Garden
Following success in Waterloo and Earl’s Court, Crust Bros are opening their biggest and most central pizzeria yet — landing in Bedford Street, Covent Garden on Monday, 7 July. Taking over a two-floor former Paul patisserie, the new site will seat 135 and serve their signature Neapolitan-style pizzas, made with 48–72 hour-proved dough.
Known for pizza personalisation, Crust Bros let diners customise every element—from sauce and cheese to protein and veg (but no pineapple!).
House favourites include Straight Outta Hell (chicken, nduja, chilli), Nonna’s Yard (goat’s cheese, caramelised onion), and Vegan Harlem Truffle.
New sides include savoury bombas — like a deep-fried Lasagna Bomba, Nduja Bomba and Blue Cheese Bomba — plus sweet options for dessert. Cocktails feature a Tia Maria coffee negroni, and beers are served in frozen tankards.
Just steps from the piazza, it’s a tasty new addition to the Covent Garden scene.
The Terrace at Kimpton Fitzroy London
It’s summer in the capital and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new open-air pop-up bar, set in the heart of Kimpton Fitzroy London.
Introducing, The Terrace. Inspired by the timeless allure of the French Riviera, this one-of-a-kind space is adorned with vines, blooming flowers, and soft festoon lighting. Serving up a fresh, innovative menu, The Terrace, is designed to transport you to the heart of the South of France this summer.
Now open!
Cafe Linea - Now Open
Situated next to the Saatchi Gallery, Café Linea has moved into the former gallery restaurant space with an all-day concept that shifts gears from casual to refined. By day, it’s a bakery and café serving treats like coconut and dulce de leche bostock and Reuben sausage rolls. Come evening, it transitions into a modern European restaurant, with dishes such as sour glazed sugar pit pork, smoked pineapple, lychee and slaw. One for the Chelsea crowd.
New Gastropub
The Chalk Freehouse, tucked just off Chelsea’s King’s Road, is a new gastropub from chef Tom De Keyser (ex-The Hand and Flowers). The two-storey Victorian site exudes warmth and polished charm, with a menu that redefines pub fare. Think pork chop schnitzel on smoked bacon cabbage, Cornish crab with Jersey Royals, or a signature duck liver parfait. Comforting, confident and distinctly British.
A Taste of the Middle East
Further north in Marylebone, Noreen channels the flavours of the Levant. Led by Mehdi Hani (formerly of Em Sherif), this elegant space on St Christopher’s Place melds warm Arabian hospitality with modern finesse. Fire-kissed lamb, whipped feta, mezze and spiced cocktails come together to tell a story of heritage with every bite.
Brasserie Constance
At Fulham Pier, Brasserie Constance by Where favourite Adam Byatt (Trinity) impresses with seasonal modern British fare and sweeping Thames views. Standouts include brown crab arancini and a wine list as elegant as the riverfront setting.
Coming Soon
Finally, on the rooftop of the Hilton Park Lane, Shanghai Me dazzles with opulent 1930s Shanghai-inspired interiors and Cantonese luxe – truffle-laced carpaccio, foie gras duck, spicy tuna oshizushi – paired with killer Hyde Park views. According to our source, this one’s ‘coming very soon’ so keeping checking.
