Prepare to experience culinary excellence with our pick of the hottest upcoming restaurant openings.

Mister Nice

Smart contemporary French restaurant Mister Nice will open in the previous location of Kallos Gallery on Davies Street with a menu from Executive Chef Javier Duarte. Expect dishes with a casual dining feel including yellowtail sashimi, Foie Gras terrine, burgers and club sandwiches.

Socca

This French Mediterranean bistro will open on South Audley Street as part of a partnership between restaurateur Samyukta Nair and Two-Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi. The cosy dining room has drawn inspiration from Villa Santo Sospir and it is the perfect setting for seasonal dishes in a traditional home-cooked style.

Tom Sellers at 1 Hotel

1 Hotel’s first UK hotel will boast eco-conscious luxury and house Tom Sellers’ new restaurant. A destination bar and in-house cafe will sit alongside the restaurant which promises sustainably-sourced world-class produce as part of classical dishes.

Gaia

Gaia will bring Greek Mediterranean cuisine to Berkeley Street as an addition to successful locations in Monaco and Dubai. The menu will focus on a selection of fresh fish and seafood along with traditional Greek dishes such as spanakopita and moussaka. Gaia will also feature a cocktail bar, wine room and members’ club on the lower ground floor.

Studio Frantzén

The flagship restaurant from Björn Frantzén has opened at Harrods in Knightsbridge, hot on the heels of three Michelin-starred Frantzén in Stockholm and Zén in Singapore. Located at the very top of the department store, dishes feature both Nordic and Asian influences. Enjoy the all-day menu from the dining booths or choose a seat at the counter of the open-flame kitchen.