The hottest restaurants in London

The decor is enough to make you swoon, and you’ll be glad to know the food here is equally as good. Starting life as an Italian deli, Lina Stores has been around for over 75 years and has solidified legendary status amongst Londoners and beyond. You can see why we were elated to hear they were opening a pasta restaurant a few streets over. Specialising in fresh pasta, (which is the “in thing” right now), handmade at 18 Brewer Street every day, we’re certain it won’t be long till this place is a staple on the London restaurant scene.

“Some of the dishes Tomos Parry cooks at Brat are simplicity itself, and some are simply perfect” – Not our verdict, but that of The Guardian’s Jay Rayner, and we agree with every word. Former Kitty Fisher’s head chef, Tomos Parry has everyone excited with his latest Shoreditch venture, BRAT. His first eatery features delicious small plates with meat and huge pieces of fish cooked on a wood fired grill. It’s so good that they just won a Michelin Star! Definitely one for your list if you’re a seafood lover.

People have been eagerly waiting for the opening of Tom Oldroyd’s second restaurant and here it is, The Duke of Richmond. So far we’re hearing great things about this pub. Here, you can enjoy classic pub grub with a certain French finesse. Try the Cornish crab soufflé with crab bisque and gruyère toast, or Swaledale lamb en croûte with green beans and truffle butter. We can’t forget to mention The Duke Burger on the Sunday lunch menu, which is receiving rave reviews.