London's best new restaurants this April

The best of London's restaurant openings this April

The British One: Lupins, Flat Iron Square, Borough

What's the scoop? The food at this latest addition to Flat Iron Square is British-themed, but hero ingredients from other continents will give traditional dishes unexpected lifts.

Why go? To get to know the new Flat Iron Square food hub, which Lupins is a part of.



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WHEN
Opens April 28th, daily opening times to be confirmed
WHERE
Flat Iron Square
SE1 1TD

The Seasonal One: Scout by Matt Whiley, cocktail bar, Shoreditch

What's the scoop? Matt Whiley is famous for being one of London's most innovative mixologists. He has curated the drinks menus at famous London restaurants like Fera at Claridge's, Bone Daddies and Hoppers.

Why go? Influenced by the way restaurants change their menus with the seasons, Scout's cocktails are inspired by - and include - only fresh produce.

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WHEN
Opens April 11th | Daily opening times yet to be confirmed
WHERE
93 Great Eastern Street
EC2A 3HZ

The Wine One: Comptoir Cafe and Wine, Mayfair

What's the scoop? Some may call this a follow-up to Blandford Comptoir, London's most important wine opening of 2016.

Why go? Xavier Rousset can do no wrong. Evening Standard restaurant writer Fay Maschler put Blandford Comptoir in her best London restaurants of 2016, and Cabotte, in the City, is still pulling in acclaim.

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WHEN
Opening date TBC | Daily opening times: 12pm - 12am, daily
WHERE
21-22 Weighhouse Street, Mayfair
W1K 5LY

Maple & King's healthy eatery, King's Cross

What's the scoop? Adria Wu quit her corporate job in 2014 to learn to cook with great finesse; she opened the first widely acclaimed Maple & Fitz in 2015. Now she's back with a second helping.

Why go? The juice and veggie smoothies boast particular strengths: some boost the metabolism, while others are geared towards boosting immunity.

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WHEN
Opening date TBC | Hours: Mon - Fri: 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm
WHERE
No 1, 3 Pancras Square
SW1X 8HQ

XU restaurant, Soho

What's the scoop? Xu marks a new era for Taiwanese food. London trend-setting trio and Xu owners Tat Chung, Wai Ting Chung and Erchen Chang opened Bao in 2015, and now they're returning with a more diverse restaurant.

Why go? Rather than the simple bao bun, Xu celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Taiwan with a wide-ranging menu in an a La Carte style.

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WHEN
Exact April opening date and hours yet to be confirmed
WHERE
30 Rupert Street
W1D 1DL

Jean Georges at The Connaught, Mayfair

What's the scoop? As chefs go, Jean Georges Vongerichten has had some pretty exceptional success. His eponymous Jean George in New York is one of only seven restaurants in the world to be thrice Michelin starred - so it's odd that his name is still relatively niche.

Why go? To dine in the spectacular conservatory at the Connaught Hotel - the famous Mayfair sight that houses this new restaurant.

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WHEN
Opening April 2017 | exact date and hours yet to be confirmed
WHERE
The Connaught
W1K 2AL

Tamarind Kitchen, Soho

What's the scoop? Michelin-starred restaurant Tamarind of Mayfair is getting a follow-up this month that’ll serve equally fine food but in a fast-casual setting.

Why go? For Michelin-quality food on your terms. (No reservations, and designed for drop-ins).

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WHEN
On 04 Apr 2017 Exact opening times have yet to be confirmed
WHERE
167 - 169 Wardour Street
W1F 8WR
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