A new Indian restaurant is landing in the City, but Bulbul isn’t here to follow the rules. From tribal recipes to home-style cooking rarely seen in London, chef Rohan De Souza is bringing a deeply personal, flavour-first vision to one of the world’s toughest dining scenes. A bold leap of faith, and one worth watching…

A 17th-century pub on the Oxfordshire-Northamptonshire border might not sound like a quiet revolution, but The White Horse in King’s Sutton is exactly that. Blending serious, seasonal cooking with the ease of a true village local, this is a place where wood-fired pizzas sit comfortably alongside AA Rosette dining, and where the modern British pub finds its most confident, compelling form.

Peter McKenna has never lacked ambition, but his latest chapter may be the most personal yet. After closing The Gannet, the chef has re-emerged with Eleven Fifty Five – a stylish Finnieston bistro where aged Irish beef, leek vinaigrette and the buzz of a packed dining room matter more than ceremony. This is a story of reinvention, instinct and cooking without rulebooks.

Founded in Florence in 1932, Badiani has become one of London’s smartest sweet treats. But this isn’t just gelato. It’s heritage, craftsmanship and a momentary escape from city life. From the legendary Buontalenti flavour to London’s growing appetite for proper Italian indulgence, we explore why Badiani is far more than dessert.

“If I didn’t do this now, I’m not sure I ever would.” Chef Orry Shand speaks candidly to The Knife about opening his first independent restaurant, blending Scottish ingredients with Nordic inspiration, the lessons of Andrew Fairlie, and why Royal Deeside deserves a serious dining destination.

Often called the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is known for its Roman history and honey-coloured streets — but its food scene deserves just as much attention. From farm-to-fork dining in Cirencester Park to Neapolitan pizza, artisan cafés and historic coaching inns, discover the restaurants helping shape this charming Cotswolds town.

Chef Pankaj Sharma’s restaurant, Syah in Udaipur is built on a simple idea: the future of Indian cooking lies in its roots. From camel milk cheese and wild jujube to collaborations with local farmers and artisans, Sharma explains to The Knife how hyper-local ingredients and cultural storytelling are shaping one of India’s most thoughtful tasting menu experiences.

Behind a kebab shop façade in Covent Garden lies one of London’s most unusual dining rooms. At Kebab Queen, a 10-seat chef’s table led by Pamir Zeydan serves an immersive Levantine tasting menu directly onto the counter: no plates, no barriers, just bold flavours and front-row seats to the action. But is this London’s most unique chef’s table experience?

From a travel-inspired idea to one of London’s fastest-growing casual seafood brands, Shrimp Shack is making waves in Streatham and Camden, and soon the rest of the country. Built around bold flavours, seafood boils and customisable shrimp plates, the concept is redefining affordable seafood in the capital, with a new saver and lunch menu now adding even more value.

Chef Allister Barsby has quietly built one of Britain’s most exciting restaurants at Hide and Fox in Saltwood. In this interview with The Knife, the two-Michelin star chef discusses seasonality, the influence of mentor Michael Caines, building tasting menus that evolve with the seasons, and why exceptional dining can flourish far beyond the big cities.

Executive Chef Leo Tanyag of MA/NA in Mayfair sits down with The Knife to talk about the philosophy of mana, the quiet power of Japanese technique and why rice might be the most important ingredient on the menu. From Hamachi Onigiri to perfectly balanced cocktails, he reveals how food, atmosphere and energy will come together in one of London’s most anticipated restaurant openings.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Alex Webb opens Orion in Wimbledon Village – a French-inspired, British seafood-led restaurant rooted in seasonality, storytelling and Michelin-level craft. Warm, personal and quietly ambitious, it’s a neighbourhood opening that already feels like a destination.