Fine Dining

National Restaurant Awards Opening of the Year 2023: Bouchon Racine

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Making its debut on Top 100 UK Restaurants list at number five, it’s little surprise that Henry Harris’ latest project has been named the Opening of the Year 2023.

Ynyshir in Wales claims title of UK’s Best Restaurant for the second time

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Steve and Jules Horrell to open Horrell & Horrell in Somerset

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Husband and wife Steve and Jules Horrell will open their first solo venture together next month in Somerset.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

There are just a few hours to go until the winners of the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are announced.

Latest opening: Bossa

09-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Acclaimed Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf is bringing ‘the soul of Brazil to the British capital’ with this casual yet gastronomically ambitious restaurant.

Tom Heywood to open Pignut in Helmsley

09-Jun-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Tom Heywood and his partner Laurissa Cook are to open their debut restaurant in Helmsley this month.

RH England at Aynho Park unveils culinary offering

08-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

RH England at Aynho Park, the huge new Oxfordshire gallery that marks the first overseas venture for the upscale American home-furnishings company RH, has unveiled its extensive F&B offering.

Uncorked: Jonathan Ellson

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The director of food and beverage at Berkshire's Woven by Adam Smith on Sussex winery Rathfinny, the late great Sean Thackrey and over-enthusiastic sales people.

Brat, Core and Lyle’s make The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list 2023

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Three UK restaurant have made The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list 2023.

Top sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka launches restaurant at 45 Park Lane

07-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Japanese sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka has opened a 13-seater omakase restaurant within Mayfair’s 45 Park Lane.

Latest opening: The Campaner

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Barcelona-based group Los Reyes del Mango has launched it first restaurant outside of the Spanish city in London's Chelsea.

Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

High-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto.

Chefs Oli Marlow and Charlie Tayler on taking Aulis London to the next level

02-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan's London outpost reopened this week following a major overhaul that has taken the kitchen table dining experience from eight to 12 covers and added a lounge area.

Uncorked: Juliet Doughty

01-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The recently appointed head sommelier at Chelsea's Elystan Street on Olivier Humbrecht MW, 2005 Penfolds, Magill Estate Shiraz and her boss's famed double-baked cheese soufflé.

Latest opening: The Midland Grand Dining Room

30-May-2023 By Restaurant

Patrick Powell and Harry Handelsman's latest project brings fancy fine dining to an even fancier location.

Joe Baker to open live fire restaurant Pêtchi on Jersey

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Great British Menu finalist Joe Baker is to open a restaurant and bar in Jersey focusing on island produce cooked over fire.

Fazenda Bishopsgate will be the group's 'most ambitious restaurant yet'

25-May-2023 By Restaurant

South-American restaurant group Fazenda will open its first London restaurant in Bishopsgate this August.

Uncorked: Will Weir

25-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The GM and resident wine expert at recently opened south London restaurant Lulu’s on Polish producers, Muscadet and his signature late-night beverage.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023: Sustainability Award shortlist

24-May-2023 By Restaurant

Six forward-thinking restaurants have been recognised for their sustainable credentials, but only one can be crowned winner.

Chef Johnny Stanford to open fine dining restaurant in Worthing Pier

24-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Pascere and Alexander House chef Johnny Stanford will open a fine dining restaurant in Worthing Pier this summer.

Aktar Islam: “I'm worried my younger cooks have entered an industry that has no future”

19-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

As Birmingham restaurant Opheem turns five this year, its chef-patron questions the longevity of fine dining in its current form.

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf, who runs the two Michelin-starred Oteque in Rio de Janeiro, is to open his debut London restaurant later this month in Marylebone.

Simon Rogan launches Malta restaurant

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

L’Enclume chef Simon Rogan has launched a restaurant in the Maltese capital of Valletta.

Aktar Islam: “I made just £320 profit in the first quarter of 2023”

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Birmingham chef restaurateur Aktar Islam has revealed that his Michelin-starred Opheem generated just £320 in profit in the first quarter of 2023 despite having a solid customer base.

Uncorked: Allegra Antinori

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

One of the three 26th generation sisters behind famed Italian winemaker Antinori on Portugal, Chateau Rayas and her family’s upcoming London restaurant Cantinetta Antinori.

Restaurant RenMor opens at The Headland hotel

17-May-2023 By Restaurant

Cornwall-based hotel The Headland has invested £3m to open a new restaurant at the venue.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Opening of the Year 2023 shortlist

15-May-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurants in London, Wales, Bath, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol and beyond have been shortlisted in the 2023 Opening of the Year category.

Adam Tooby-Desmond promoted to head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal has announced the appointment of Adam Tooby-Desmond as its head chef.

House of Ming confirms spring opening

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant House of Ming will open later this month within St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel.

Gauthier Group to open two new restaurants

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Vegan chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier is to open two restaurants in London next month.

Uncorked: Luca Cavallo

11-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Marcus Belgravia on how a Tuscan meal sparked his interest in wine, his ultimate food and drink match, and why Portuguese wine is underrated.

How I Got Here: Guy Ivesha

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

The CEO of Maslow's group, which recently launched Nessa in London's Soho, on the importance of being curious, going it alone, and the benefits of recruiting beyond the UK.

The Grill at The Dorchester to relaunch with Tom Booton’s name above the door

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Grill at The Dorchester is to relaunch later this month with a new look and menu, as well as a new name courtesy of executive chef Tom Booton.

Quickly does it: the rise of the menu rapide

09-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Top Leeds restaurant The Man Behind the Curtain has launched a better value menu designed to attract customers looking for something lighter. And it’s not alone.

Latest opening: Kibako

05-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

A Fitzrovia-based Japanese restaurant that’s boxing clever on the former site of RAI.

Uncorked: Erika Haigh

04-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The sake expert behind London sake shop, bar and restaurant Moto on pairing sake with pizza and the ‘phantom sake’ produced by Nagano’s Obuse Winery.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Restaurateur of the Year 2023 shortlist

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

This year's shortlist of top restaurateurs has been revealed.

'Fin-to-gill’ restaurant Kima to open in Marylebone

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind Greek restaurants OPSO, INO and Pittabun is opening a ‘fin-to-gill’ restaurant in Marylebone.

Philli Armitage-Mattin to launch three-month residency at Kebab Queen

27-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Philli Armitage-Mattin will launch a three-month residency at Covent Garden’s Kebab Queen in May.

Uncorked: George Begg

26-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The 'accidental restaurateur' behind Whitstable favourite Samphire on Margate's Botega Caruso, Krug 1988, Len Evans and his surprisingly affordable Domaine Tempier Bandol rosé.

Latest opening: Story Cellar

26-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Sellers’ rotisserie restaurant sees the chef take a more casual, but no less precise, approach to cooking.

Harriet Mansell ‘ready for new opportunities’ as she prepares to relinquish Robin Wylde site

21-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Lyme Regis-based chef Harriet Mansell will close her fine dining restaurant Robin Wylde at the end of September, saying the move will give her the space to evolve her business.

We Are Grace London opens first of three planned restaurants this year

21-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Newly launched hospitality group We Are Grace London has made its debut with an Antipodean Italian restaurant located in London’s Belsize Park with two more venues to follow later in the year.

Uncorked: Maria Viviani

20-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Argentina-born ‘resident wine enthusiast’ at Hoxton natural wine specialist Eline on Camille Thiriet, Offbeat Wines and pairing Macvin du Jura with Comté.

Marc Wilkinson to relocate Fraiche to Shropshire

20-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Marc Wilkinson has announced that he will relocate his renowned Oxton restaurant Fraiche to Shropshire.

Creative Restaurant Group to launch Japanese restaurant at The OWO

20-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Endo Kazutoshi and Misha Zelman will launch a Japanese restaurant on the roof of London’s The OWO hotel later this year.

Steven Edwards to create menu for Brighton & Hove Albion’s new Tunnel Club experience

19-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals winner and Etch owner Steven Edwards is to oversee the menus for a new 'immersive' hospitality experience at The Amex stadium in Brighton.

Aulis London to double in size following remodel

19-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Aulis London, Simon Rogan’s chef’s table and development kitchen restaurant in Soho, is to reopen next month following an extensive remodel that will see the site double in size.

Hakkasan owner Tao Group acquired by Mohari Hospitality

18-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The US-centric Tao Group Hospitality, which owns the Hakkasan restaurant group, has been sold to a global investment firm owned PokerStars co-founder Mark Scheinberg in a deal worth $550m.

Fat Duck owner returns to profit

18-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The parent company of Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire has returned to profit with turnover having more than doubled in 2022 compared to the year before.