Two generations, one shared love of Spanish food. From Brindisa's two decades of tapas, regional produce and convivial dining to Bar Kroketa's three-site celebration of croquetas, vermút and Basque-style bar hopping, we explore how these sister brands are keeping London's love affair with Spain alive – one small plate at a time.

Century egg, raw garlic and perhaps pig brain next? Noodle & Beer founder Xiaoxiao Wang talks to The Knife about challenging British palates, the rise of Sichuan food in London, balancing a growing restaurant brand with parenthood, and why every Noodle & Beer needs its own personality.

What if your favourite restaurant changed chefs every few weeks? Mare Street newcomer Rocola combines an open kitchen, Latin-inspired bar and rotating programme of culinary residencies. The Knife stopped by during Colombian chef Sebastian Becerra's stint to see whether East London's new jukebox-themed restaurant is an idea worth putting on repeat.

Is one of London’s best tasting menus hiding in plain sight? Smoke & Salt brings serious technique, bold flavour and genuine creativity to Tooting – all for £80. After experiencing its summer Culture menu, The Knife asks whether this South London restaurant might just be the capital’s most underrated.

Ibiza is coming to Oxford Street. Cotton Beach Club takes over Alto by San Carlo at Selfridges for two rooftop dates, bringing salt-baked sea bass, caviar tagliolini, roaming cannoli, Champagne, DJs, sax and Balearic sunset energy to London. No boarding pass required.

Thirty-one floors above London, brunch comes with one of the capital's greatest distractions: the view. But Aqua Shard's latest menu is making a play for your attention too, moving from eggs, pancakes and Bellinis to Devon crab, Chalk Stream trout and a caramel custard tart worth saving room for. The Knife heads skywards to discover brunch beyond the skyline.

From relinquishing control over an open flame to rejecting the punishing kitchen culture he grew up in, new ALTA Head Chef Robbie Jameson is doing things his own way. The former HUMO chef talks Bar ALTA, Basque conviviality, cooking without ego and taking The Knife's Restaurant of the Year into its next chapter.

Oysters, burrata, Bayonne ham, homemade focaccia, grilled prawns, and more – all for £29. The Knife heads to Galvin Bistrot & Bar in Spitalfields to discover why the Galvin brothers' 'Taste of Summer' menu might be one of London's best-value feasts, plus a first look at its upcoming one-night-only collaboration with Judy Joo.

Can dinner change someone's future? 130 Primrose is putting that idea to the test. The Primrose Hill restaurant recruits and trains people with lived experience of homelessness, combining Mediterranean-led cooking with genuine routes into hospitality. The Knife went along to see why this is far more than a restaurant with a good cause.

Tucked away near Bank, Chatora City has built a loyal following thanks to its modern Indian cooking, exceptional family hospitality and one of London's most thoughtfully curated wine lists. Now, with the highly experienced Executive Chef Imamuddin Khan leading the kitchen and a vibrant new summer menu, the family-run restaurant is entering an exciting new chapter.

From Michelin starred pub dining and riverside food halls to neighbourhood gastropubs serving exceptional seasonal cooking, Fulham has quietly become one of London's best places to eat and drink. The Knife rounds up four of the area's standout destinations, each offering its own reason to book a table.

The former home of Michelin starred Leroy has entered an exciting new era. At Duchy in Shoreditch, chef Simon Shand and restaurateur Alex Grant draw inspiration from the historic Duchy of Savoy, blending the flavours of France and Italy through an ever-changing seasonal menu, exceptional produce and one of London's most thoughtful regional wine programmes.

Red meat. Red wine. Wines poured exclusively from magnums. Vivat Bacchus' legendary Club Carnivore returns, celebrating South African braai culture with an indulgent five-course feast, expertly paired wines and one of London's most distinctive communal dining experiences.

Almost 30 years after Sir Terence Conran first imagined Bluebird as a London ‘gastrodrome’, the iconic restaurant is rediscovering its British identity. Michelin-starred Miller Prada and Executive Head Chef Owen Sullivan lead a new menu where Marmite tart, railway mutton curry and Bloody Mary steak tartare give British classics a modern edge.

Just in time for World Kebab Day, Tagine & Grill has opened permanently at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho, bringing Moroccan charcoal cooking, open flatbread kebabs, vibrant sharing plates and weekly-changing tagines to one of London’s most energetic dining neighbourhoods.

Seabird is bringing the Balearics to Southwark this summer. Partnering with historic tequila house Herradura, the rooftop restaurant has unveiled a Mediterranean-inspired series featuring summer plates designed for sharing, bespoke tequila cocktails, panoramic city views and DJ sets curated by BBE Music. It's London's latest excuse to linger from long lunch to late-night drinks.

Liverpool Street is no longer just somewhere to rush through. From Michelin starred cooking and standout steakhouses to exceptional sushi and some of London's most exciting new restaurant openings, this part of the City has quietly become one of the capital's best dining destinations. Here's where to eat around Liverpool Street right now.

After a £10 million restoration, Bromley's historic Royal Bell has reopened as one of South East London's most ambitious hospitality destinations. Combining an all-day restaurant, artisan café, pizza kitchen, boutique hotel, members' club and live entertainment beneath one Grade II-listed roof, it's proving that heritage buildings don't just deserve preserving, they deserve filling with great food, great company and new stories.

London's Spanish dining scene continues to evolve, and Prince Arthur in Belgravia is one of its most exciting new additions. Combining a neighbourhood pub with a Basque-inspired restaurant, spectacular seafood counter and open-fire grill, the venue is led by Spanish chef Juan Ruiz, whose produce-led cooking celebrates the flavours of northern Spain.

Hilton London Bankside has unveiled an ambitious 76-room expansion, introducing 12 new room and suite categories, wellness-focused stays, family-friendly accommodation and a brand-new ninth floor with sweeping views across London's skyline. From Peloton-equipped rooms to luxury landmark-view suites, the design-led South Bank hotel is entering an exciting new chapter for 2026.