The 2026 London Restaurant Edit: From Sloane Square to the Strand

London’s dining scene has always been at its best when it balances the weight of history with the energy of a new idea. This season, the city’s movement is marked by the return of legendary dining rooms and the arrival of intimate, meticulously crafted spaces. From the hushed, 1950s-inspired corners of Chelsea to the grand, fire-lit hearths of Mayfair, these four openings are defining the city’s culinary pulse right now.