With dozens of international cuisines represented across a dining scene that boasts over 80 MICHELIN-Starred establishments and 40+ Bib Gourmands, London is quite simply one of the best places to eat around the globe. With new London restaurants constantly opening and familiar favourites always evolving, here are the Inspectors’ latest additions to The MICHELIN Guide.
With the London dining scene as exciting and fast-paced as ever, six restaurants have joined The MICHELIN Guide’s selection in the capital this month. Spread across the city, they range from an Indian restaurant in Clapham to Korean bites in Stoke Newington, via an old-fashioned grill room in one of Mayfair’s most famous hotels.
Calong, Stoke Newington
CalongFormerly the Head Chef of Galvin at Windows, Joo Won has decided to set up his own restaurant and return to his Korean roots. The result is a combination of lip-smacking Korean flavours and the European techniques he picked up working with the Galvin brothers – a combination that is simply delicious. The sensible prices and low-key, neighbourhood feel add to the appeal.
Tamila, Clapham
IndianSandwiched between Clapham and Wandsworth Commons, this is an ideally located spot for South Londoners looking for their Indian food fix. The well-priced menu is a roll-call of winning dishes, from the onion bhajis right up to the mango soft serve dessert. It’s a lively, deservedly busy place, so make sure you book to avoid disappointment.
One Club Row, Shoreditch
Modern BritishYou’re all-but-guaranteed a great time at this lively spot concealed above the Knave of Clubs pub. Its look is very much in the bistro mould, with a piano that springs into life on Fridays and Saturdays. The cooking is full of hearty appeal, while there are lots of great wines by the glass and plenty of cocktails flying out from behind the bar. Finally, the engaging team help ensure you have a joyful visit.
Aqua Shard, Southwark
Modern CuisineYou know The Shard, right? That 72-storey behemoth that you literally can’t miss when gazing across London. Well, it has a restaurant befitting of its spectacular views thanks to the 31st-floor Aqua Shard. Part of the appeal is the vast array of menus, including a Sunday roast, a well-priced lunch offer and the ‘Skyline’ menu which can be booked in advance to guarantee you a window seat.
Tom Brown at The Capital, Knightsbridge
SeafoodEast London diners will be well familiar with Tom Brown’s seafood-centric cooking from the now-closed Cornerstone in Hackney Wick. Brown has since returned to his former training ground at The Capital hotel in Knightsbridge, where the menus are packed with top-shelf fish and shellfish, plus a dash of creativity.
The Connaught Grill, Mayfair
Meats and GrillsThe Connaught itself should need no introduction. It’s been one of the very best hotels in London for decades, and its grill room is everything you’d expect. The gorgeously designed space has an exclusive feel, with its discreet banquettes perfect for those who don’t want to be seen. The menu is packed with premium produce, in speciality dishes like sea bass en croûte. The wine list is mightily impressive too.
Other London restaurants added to The MICHELIN Guide this year are:
Bar Valette, Shoreditch
European
Canteen, Notting Hill
Italian
Chapel Market Kitchen Oyster Bar & Grill, Islington
Mediterranean Cuisine
Claro, St James's
Mediterranean Cuisine
Dear Jackie, Soho
Italian
Dove, Notting Hill
Modern Cuisine
Duchy, Shoreditch
European Contemporary
FOWL, St James's
Chicken Specialities
Goodbye Horses, Islington
Traditional British
HIMI, Soho
Japanese
Krokodilos, Kensington
Greek
La Palombe, Kensington
French
Locatelli at the National Gallery, St James's
Italian
Long Chim, Soho [now closed]
Thai
Pinna, Mayfair
Italian
Ploussard, Clapham
Modern Cuisine
Prince Arthur, Belgravia
Basque
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, City of London
Modern Cuisine
Silva, Mayfair
Modern Cuisine
Supawan, King's Cross
Southern Thai
The Lavery, South Kensington
Mediterranean Cuisine
The Waterman’s Arms, Barnes
Modern British
Toklas, Strand
Mediterranean Cuisine
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Hero Image: Aqua Shard, one of The MICHELIN Guide's New London restaurants. © Aqua Shard
