Photographer: Emli Bendixen for Bloomberg Pursuits

The Best New Restaurants in London, Chosen by Top Chefs

These 13 spots range from a captivating French dining room to a café from a Syrian refugee who aims to support his community. 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Londoners lost such standards as the Greenhouse in Mayfair and the Ledbury. But local chefs say that the places filling the void are the most exciting they’ve seen in years.

“Post-lockdown, restaurant lovers in London and across the country have been rallying like never before to support their favorite places to eat and drink—which we always hoped would happen,” says chef Simon Rogan, who has seen the impact at his London restaurant Aulis. “People are making up for lost time.”