Four of London’s best new restaurants show Britain’s food scene continues to soar
Recent openings from star chefs Jack Cashmore, Anne-Sophie Pic, Nobu Matsuhisa and Jason Atherton highlight how London is arguably now the world’s most exciting and varied eating destination
The last two decades have seen London’s restaurant and dining landscape evolve in unimaginable ways. In the mid-1990s it was uninspiring at best, save for a handful of storied, expensive spots serving Michelin-starred cuisine and a few well-loved local favourites. Internationally, the words “British cuisine” largely brought old jokes about spotted dick and fish and chips.
Fast-forward to 2017 and London is arguably the world’s most exciting eating destination. This reflects the growth of the city as well as its wealth, diversity and willingness to embrace flavours and ideas from around the world. The challenge for diners has become which of the mind-boggling selection of restaurants to visit, covering every conceivable cuisine and price point.
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Here are four recent openings that will all be fine additions to your ever-growing list of top London eateries, all reflecting the main factors that have driven the city’s culinary success.
Anglo
We start on between Holborn and the City of London, just steps from Hatton Garden’s diamond shops and the calm appeal of St Etheldreda’s, Britain’s oldest Roman Catholic church (a true hidden gem). As the name suggests, Anglo celebrates all things British, in ways that have won rave reviews and led to a three-month waiting list for weekend dinners.
