Japanese technique, British produce, primal fire – MOI is one of Soho’s most exciting new openings. The Knife speak to Head Chef Nick Tannett about live embers, game birds, and why this isn’t just another robata joint.

Five years on from opening in the eye of lockdown, Smoke & Salt has become one of South London’s most thoughtful neighbourhood restaurants. Chef Remi Williams reflects on memory-driven cooking, sustainability without slogans, and why “the ingredient always leads.”

Tucked down a quiet Mayfair street, El Pirata has been serving the true spirit of Spain for over three decades. With its sizzling tapas, strong Spanish wine list and famously warm hospitality, this neighbourhood taverna has become a London institution. Proof that you don’t need flash or fuss to last 31 years – just good food, good wine, and the kind of welcome that keeps people coming back.

From Nordic buns to Japanese burgers, cocktail lounges to Mediterranean small plates, Victoria is no longer just a stop on the way somewhere else. The first in The Knife’s new A Spotlight On… series dives into the restaurants, bars and chefs transforming this corner of London into one of the city’s most dynamic dining districts.

Chelsea’s newest Mediterranean restaurant has arrived, and it’s steeped in myth. At KORA, Executive Head Chef Sasha Ziverts reimagines coastal dining through the story of Persephone, balancing bold fire-cooked flavours, seasonal British produce and Mediterranean soul. The Knife explores a sun-drenched sanctuary of slow pleasures and modern elegance at Beaufort House in Chelsea.

At the UK’s highest Chef’s Table, James Goodyear channels nature, Nordic restraint and the legacy of Gordon Ramsay into one extraordinary experience. From his Warwickshire roots to the sky-high kitchen of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, the Executive Head Chef reveals to The Knife how foraging, simplicity and performance-driven dining are shaping the next evolution of modern British gastronomy.

The Knife marks its 100th article with a story of bold returns and reinventions. From Scott Hallsworth’s cult pan-Asian Freak Scene popping up at 100 Wardour Street, to Mike Reid’s revival of the classic chop house at Liverpool Street, The Evolv Collection is reshaping London dining. Heritage, rebellion and innovation collide – and 2026 looks set to be their biggest year yet.

Chef Mike Reid brings heritage and modern flair together at Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern. In this exclusive Q&A with The Knife, he reveals how Victorian tradition, sustainable sourcing and playful twists are reshaping British hospitality for 2025.

At Dinings SW3, Executive Chef Masaki Sugisaki is rethinking the way we eat fish. In this exclusive interview with The Knife, he shares the story behind his Gill to Tail series, explains why he spends time on boats with fishermen, and how serving just 12 diners a time can help create a wider movement in sustainable seafood.

After eight years at HIDE, Josh Angus has stepped up as Chef Director, leading three kitchens and 70 chefs across London. In this exclusive Knife Q&A, he shares how he’s making the role his own, from reinventing signature dishes to keeping London’s “best breakfast” at Michelin-starred standards.

Ta’mini Lebanese Bakery has opened its third London site on Kensington Church Street. Expect rose water-kissed pastries, stone-oven manakish, and the warm hospitality of founders Ali and Nermin Khamosia. From the cult-favourite Date & Pistachio Pastry to za’atar-laden flatbreads, Ta’mini brings the flavours of Lebanon to one of London’s most charming neighbourhoods.

Two celebrated chefs, one untold food story. Cyrus Todiwala and Dev Biswal reveal why Odisha – India’s coastal state of temples, tribes and extraordinary flavours – is set to become the country’s next big culinary destination. Read the exclusive dual interview now on The Knife.

Upscale Greek dining is no longer the preserve of Mayfair. Stratford’s HERA is rewriting the script with refined sharing plates, bold cocktails and a wine list worthy of Olympus. From feta saganaki drizzled in lemon honey to seafood orzo brimming with prawns and clams, HERA is leading a new wave of modern Greek restaurants across London.

Fire, flavour and Ubuntu: Vivat Bacchus is rewriting the London dining script with braai boards, rolling biltong bars, and beef-dripping candles. This isn’t just a meal, it’s a theatrical, flame-grilled celebration of South African soul. From shared platters to nostalgic desserts, every bite tells a story. Forget fine dining, this is together dining.

Best known for his influence on London’s dining scene through Blacklock, Hawksmoor, Turner & George, Meatopia and more, Richard H. Turner has made butchery cool again. He is the fire-starting chef behind Britain’s meat renaissance, where flame, fat, and flavour reign supreme. In this exclusive conversation with The Knife, Turner talks steak secrets, whole-animal ethics, and why British meat deserves a bold spotlight.

Galvin La Chapelle unveils an affordable Michelin starred lunch menu that offers relaxed luxury dining at an unbeatable price. From Orkney Scallop Lasagne with Sicilian prawn to Wild Halibut with plankton, this new menu celebrates seasonal ingredients and French technique, all set within the stunning, vaulted architecture of the restaurant. Available now at just £49 for two courses, Galvin La Chapelle brings Michelin dining to the heart of London’s City for a fraction of the

Paris-born and full of Latin soul, Tigermilk has landed in London – and it’s not here to play it safe. This vibrant new opening on Charing Cross Road serves chipotle-marinated T-bone steaks, rocoto-glazed lamb shoulder, strawberry ceviche, and tableside guac with tequila to match. Expect bold interiors, wild flavours, and cocktails that don’t quit. It’s loud, generous, and full of life.

Potato on pizza? Three kinds of prawns? Truffled hazelnuts? Doughnation in Covent Garden is serving thin-crust pizzas with big flavour, bold toppings, and a social mission baked into every slice. Tucked inside the historic 3 Henrietta Street building, it’s artisan craft meets playful flair – this is Central London’s cleverest slice.

Tucked away in Kensington, Zuaya is a Latin American escape with bold, seductive flavours, unforgettable cocktails, and a jungle-chic interior to match. Behind it all? Twin brothers Arian and Alberto Zandi – visionaries of London’s new dining vanguard. From slow-roasted lamb tacos to sake-spiked cocktails, this is food that feels like an escape. And Zuaya is just the beginning…

Behind the marble columns of a former Lloyds Bank in St James’s, one of Asia’s most decorated Chinese restaurant groups is quietly rewriting the rules of fine dining. Imperial Treasure isn’t just a name – it’s a promise. We explore the story behind Alfred Leung’s global vision, and why his London flagship deserves your full attention.