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Restaurants like Bacchanalia are not really chosen for a quiet Tuesday supper. They are chosen for the entrance and the room. For the slight absurdity of ordering Greek dips beneath huge Damien Hirst sculptures while half of Mayfair seems to be pretending not to look at […]

Brasserie Olivia restaurant in London is already one of Chelsea’s more interesting 2026 openings, even before the first steak frites leaves the pass. The venue is due to open in spring/summer 2026 at 1 Sloane Square, bringing Parisian brasserie culture to one of west London’s most visible dining corners. It is a big site. It will have 180 seats inside, 70 outside, and a terrace overlooking Sloane Square. Chelsea does terrace dining well when it wants to. The […]

MIKO Mei Fair restaurant in London has the feel of a venue that knows exactly where it sits. It is polished, intimate, and very Mayfair. But it is not timid. Set on Curzon Street, inside the Georgian townhouse also home to MiMi Mei Fair, MIKO Mei Fair is the latest opening from LSL Capital, the group behind restaurants including Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, MiMi Mei Fair and Nipotina. The idea is quite smart: a Thai restaurant […]

Discover the elegance of Orrery by Pierre Minotti, where contemporary French dining meets refined hospitality in the heart of Marylebone. Renowned for its seasonal menus, Chef Pierre Minotti showcases the very best produce throughout the year, creating dishes that celebrate modern French cuisine with creativity and precision. Guests can also explore an exceptional wine collection housed within Orrery’s dedicated wine room, while the beautiful rooftop terrace provides the perfect setting for long lunches, aperitifs, and […]

Beef & Bass restaurant in London is built around a very simple promise, and that is probably why it lands better than many over-concepted openings. On King’s Road, the restaurant brings together 30-day aged beef, wild sea bass, and real charcoal cooking. Here, the mood sits somewhere between Chelsea polish and the relaxed comfort of a Sunday grill. It is the first standalone restaurant from Daniele Pampagnin and Alessandro Verdenelli, and the address feels carefully […]