Tuck Into Some New London Venues This September 2023

1. Luci, Covent Garden

To experience two floors of Italian culinary heaven, head down to Long Acre in Covent Garden where you’ll find the all-new Luci. On the brightly-lit ground floor you’ll see a 18-metre long ‘bancone’ counter offering an endless selection of freshly baked goods, which rotate to suit the time of day, with offerings including wood-fired pizzas, sweet pastries, and Luci’s own-roasted coffee alongside a variety of hot and cold lunch items. If an intimate dinner or drinks date is on the cards, make your way upstairs for a sit-down dining experience with an enticing menu that will take you on a journey through Italy with classic dishes and Italian cocktails available to order from the bar. Ah, la bella vita!

Open since 14th August 2023

Location: 136 Long Acre, London WC2E 9AA

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2. Ria’s, Notting Hill

Whether you’re looking for a new spot to get your morning coffee fix or a sunset destination complete with natural wine and pizza, Ria’s ticks all of the boxes and throws in some good vibes because, why not? The venue’s pride and joy is their Detroit-style deep dish pizzas which are fluffy with beautifully crispy crusts and worth every bite - if you’re dribbling already, be sure to get down there before the 16th of September for half price on all of their pizza slices in celebration of their launch. Say what, you’re a Notting Hill local? It might be worth considering joining Ria’s Friends Club which will get you a free house drink every day (yes, even a cocktail) and free tastings each month for £35 a month.

Open since 2nd September 2023

Location: 29 All Saints Road, London W11 1HE

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3. Little Cellars, Camberwell

Speaking of wine, this highly anticipated opening has been on the radars of many Londoners this year and it’s the newest lovechild by the Peckham Cellars team, aptly named Little Cellars. Loyal lovers of the original will be happy to know that they won’t have to go far - literally just down the road - to experience what fresh things are being brought to the table. Not to spoil the surprise, but diners can expect to see a simple menu of perfect wine accompaniments from cheeses and charcuterie to chilli prawns with lemon. Settle down for a glass of wine or pop into their new bottle shop, Cellar Next Door, located just ne… yup, you got it.

Open since 7th September 2023

Location: 75 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8TU

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4. Hiden, Finsbury Park

Possibly too niche, but have you ever sat in the breezy outdoors of Coal Drops Yard with your delicious curry from Hiden and wished that they had an indoor seating area? Whether your answer was yes, no, or ‘what?’, we’re very pleased to let you know that they have just opened the doors to their intimate, indoor eatery on Stroud Green Road. Ready to serve their authentic Japanese curries to the Finsbury community, visitors can choose from their original beef, mild chicken, or plant-based red lentil with optional add-ons including eggs and kimchi which mix beautifully into the sweet yet savoury, warm rich sauce.

Open since 1st September 2023

Location: 53 Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EF

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5. Llama Inn

Having become a cult favourite in New York’s Brooklyn, this modern Peruvian restaurant now has a twin in London’s Shoreditch. Its freewheeling and upbeat spirit has been recreated at the very top of the Hoxton Shoreditch hotel with an added bonus of a rooftop dining area that boasts a pretty swanky view of the East London skyline. Llama Inn became renowned in the US for their cocktail menu with the London bar specialising in Pisco and Latin American spirits alongside an international, low-intervention wine list. As for the food, budding diners can expect to see some refreshing ceviche dishes amongst some light snacks and inventive main plates such as pork chops, lomo saltado, and bok choy salad.

Open since 1st September 2023

Location: 1 Willow Street, London EC2A 4BH

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Coming Very Soon…

Ixchel, Chelsea

Currently in the middle of transporting the taste of Tulum to London’s Chelsea, Ixchel is set to be a modern Mexican restaurant equipped with its own tequila bar. This new venture from a team of top London chefs is without a doubt going to be a very interesting addition to the city’s foodie scene with a menu of authentic Mexican delights including fish heritage quesadillas, charcoal pork ribs encased in banana leaf, and a refreshing Albacore tuna sashimi. Since the venue will be open every day from 9am until midnight, it’ll be the perfect excuse to get involved in some evening tequila tipples with bottles of tequila and mezcal coming in from Mexican artisanal distilleries - bottoms will be up!

Opening in October 2023

Location: 33 King’s Road, London SW3 4LX

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Main photo credit: Luci

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