January's best new restaurant openings

The best new London restaurants to open in January 2017

Mere, Fitzrovia

What's the scoop? Masterchef judge Monica Galetti is launching her first ever restaurant.

Why go: As ever with Galetti, pioneering fuss free marrying modern and classic cooking is gospel.

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WHEN
01 Jan 2017 – 01 Jan 2020, TBC
WHERE
74 Charlotte Street
W1T 4QJ

Jan, Battersea

What's the scoop? Flavours of the Caspian in Battersea

Why go: Flavours of the Caspian? Elements of Middle Eastern cooking will surface, but really this is something new entirely.

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Kricket restaurant, Soho

What's the scoop? Indian small plates in Soho.

Why go: To see how Kricket fares against mighty (and mightily similar) Gunpowder.

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WHEN
30 Nov 2016 – 30 Nov 2020, Times vary according to day

Bala Baya, Southwark

What's the scoop? Tel Aviv-born Eran Tibi is a Yotam Ottolenghi protégée.

Why go: London's first 'Gazoz bar' is built in. The traditional Turkish sparling drink is flavoured with things like plum, dig, thyme and watermelon.

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WHEN
01 Jan 2017 – 01 Jan 2020, See website for full opening times
WHERE
Bala Baya, Southwark
229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR

Pique-Nique restaurant, Bermondsey

What's the scoop? Classic French cuisine from renowned restaurateurs.

Why go? This is the younger sibling to Bermondsey's Casse-Croute, one of London's best bistros.

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WHEN
01 Jan 2017 – 01 Jan 2020, TBC
WHERE
32 Tanner Street
SE1 3TD

Rick Stein at The Depot, Barnes

What's the scoop? Rick Stein is opening his first ever London restaurant.

Why go: For stunning Thameside dining in the conservatory.

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WHEN
01 Jan 2017 – 01 Jan 2021, For daily opening times, please see website below
WHERE
125 Mortlake High Street
SW14 8SN
TRY CULTURE WHISPER
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