Whether in the form of a pumping Beyoncé-soundtracked burek specialist in Sydenham, a steaming hot Sri Lankan knockout in London Bridge, or a couple of taco-makers extraordinaire, these are London’s best new restaurants of 2023.
Less- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreBouchon RacineFrench CuisineOpen12 – 3 PM, 5 – 10 PM
A perfect order for a night of romance: Half a dozen oysters, escarole salad, rabbit with mustard sauce, chips, and a spoon battle over the crème caramel.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreIkoyiAfrican CuisineClosed Today
A perfect order for celebrating your upcoming retrospective in head-to-toe Issey Miyake: The full evening tasting menu with wine pairing, and no regrets.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreChishuruAfrican CuisineOpen12 – 3 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
A perfect order for three greedy friends: A trio of main courses to choose from means three’s a perfect crowd. A strategic trip for the lunchtime-only yassa is also a must.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreSonora TaqueriaTaco RestaurantClosed Now12 – 4 PM
A perfect order for understanding the hype: Carne asada taco, barbacoa quesadilla, and nopales taco with a cheese crust. And repeat.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreRambutanSri Lankan CuisineOpen12 – 11 PM
A perfect order for you and your favourite friend group: Gundu dosas, buttermilk fried chicken, red northern prawn curry, turmeric potatoes, and one portion of soft serve per two people.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreMystic BurekEastern European CuisineOpen12 – 8 PM
A perfect order if you're taking away: Two slices of pie. They’re all fantastic but make one the house slice, plus get the hot ajvar oil and a sour cherry baklava bun.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreHomies on DonkeysTaco RestaurantOpen12 – 4 PM, 5 – 11 PM
A perfect order for solo lunch at the counter: Crispy potatoes with chorizo, salsa tasting platter, roasted broccoli tacos, and a glass of horchata.
- Amy HeycockFind out moreJoyauWine BarOpen9 AM – 11 PM
A perfect order for date night: Pork and duck rillettes, potato pie, and rice pudding. Ask for a steer on which wine they’re loving.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out moreDarjeeling ExpressIndian CuisineOpen12 – 2:45 PM, 6 – 8:30 PM
A perfect order for absolutely anyone: The set dinner menu, a highlight reel of the best dishes here, including paneer korma smoother than a Keratin treatment.
- Aleksandra BoruchFind out more107 Wine BarLiquor StoreOpen12 – 11 PM
A perfect order for drinking several glasses of Lambrusco: Bread and oysters (a must), big snacks like dripping toast, and a big plate like sausage and lentils. And anything deep-fried.
