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From the opening of Chef Ton's first restaurant outside Asia, to a theatrical fire-led restaurant from Eleven Madison Park alumni in New York City, these are the hottest tables to snag this summer and over the next few months.
The global dining scene never stands still. From bold newcomers to celebrated names, here are the big restaurant openings to make sure you have on your radar.
Endo, London
Opening: October 2026
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Another swish omakase counter is joining London's ever-increasing ranks this autumn. Revered sushi master Endo Kazutoshi is set to open his titular restaurant in a smart two-storey Chelsea townhouse in October, seating just 10 guests and celebrating traditional Japanese craftmanship and ingredients. The chef's latest project will draw inspiration from 1920s Tokyo, with a menu geared towards purity, seasonality and simplicity. Upstairs, new listening bar Moga will make its debut. Expect more modern touches here, with a drink offering rooted in the West's growing influence on Japanese culture in the 20th century.
Big Mamma, Juno Beach
Opening: late 2026
Bringing its fun, maximalist Italian spirit to North America, Paris-founded Big Mamma Group will open its first US location in Juno Beach later this year. As always, produce will be sourced directly from family-run Italian suppliers, including fresh mozzarella from Salvatore Corso in Naples, while pasta will be made fresh on-site. Known for pairing quality Italian produce with joyful hospitality, the B Corp-certified group has built a global fanbase through restaurants such as Pink Mamma in Paris and Carlotta in London. The Florida opening is being developed in collaboration with Ballyhoo Hospitality, led by Ryan O'Donnell and Jon Farrer.
Kiji, London
Opening: 2026
The first UK restaurant from New York restaurant duo JP and Ellia Park is set to open in Mayfair. The pair are best known for Atomix, the 14-seat purveyor of elite, modern Korean cuisine, recently crowned The Best Restaurant in North America 2025, and which sits at No.12 on the The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Details are still scarce, but Kiji will dish up Korean barbecue in a space fitted with a bar, dining room, lounge and private chef's table.
Le Perroquet, London
Opening: Autumn 2026
Opening at The St. Regis London, Le Perroquet is a new French brasserie from chef Daniel Rose. His first restaurant in London, it will be a deeply personal expression of French cooking open from breakfast through to dinner. Rose trained in kitchens with Paul Bocuse, Jean-Pierre Bruneau and Yannick Alléno. He opened Spring in Paris in 2006, followed by La Bourse et La Vie in Paris and Le Coucou in New York City. Rose will work closely with executive head chef Robert Aikens, who has spent decades leading dining rooms in the US, including Pastis, The Point in the Adirondacks, Lake Placid Lodge, The Dandelion, The Rainbow Room and Bar 65 at Rockefeller Center.
Alteño, Austin
Opening: summer 2026
The signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Austin is the latest project from James Beard Award finalist Johnny and Kasie Curiel, expanding on their lauded Denver flagship Alma Fonda Fina and Milpero, which opened in the spring. The menu is an ode to the Mexican fire cooking Curiel learned from his father, whom his Jalisco friends nicknamed 'alteño' or 'highlander'. On the menu, expect dishes designed for maximum comfort, including pan de elote – a jalapeño cornbread with huitlacoche butter – and pollo a las brasas, fire-roasted chicken with herb-dusted fries, aioli and salsa verde.
Emberlin, Stockholm
Opening: summer 2026
Joining renowned fine-dining restaurant Frantzén (No.38 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list) and Brasserie Astoria in the Swedish capital is a contemporary grill restaurant and bar specialising in open-fire cooking. Offering an extensive a la carte menu, guests can deliberate over appetisers from a raw bar, before exploring the fire-kissed meats, fish, seafood, vegetables and poultry. Dessert will feature fun touches including an ice cream trolley and the entire Emberlin menu will be infused with Björn Frantzén's bold flavours and signature techniques.
Café Boulud, London
Opening: summer 2026
After a five-year hiatus following the closure of Bar Boulud in 2020, chef Daniel Boulud is returning to London. The new Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch (pictured, credit: David Iliff) will house the informal Café Boulud, which will be open all day, offering sweeping views of the capital's iconic Mall. Dishes will be primarily French, with Boulud's crowd-pleasing burgers on offer too. The Grade I listed building will be a hub for celebrity chefs, with Clare Smyth set to also open her new restaurant Coreus, which will focus heavily on the sea in a reflection of the building's maritime history.
Pib, Los Cabos
Opening: summer 2026
Jorge Vallejo (pictured) and Alejandra Flores' expertise is expanding beyond Quintonil – ranked No.3 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list and No.7 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list – with Pib, the couple's new beach-side venture. Located in Los Cabos, Baja California and co-created with the owners of the Chablé hotel group, Pib takes its name from a type of Mayan underground fire-pit cooking. While the finer details have yet to be revealed, the concept is more casual than Quintonil, centring on generous, flame-kissed dishes that diners will want to come back to again and again.
Boro, Medellín
Opening: summer 2026
A city humming with creative energy, Medellín will welcome a new joint from Jaime Rodríguez, the chef behind Cartagena's Celele, ranked No.5 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and No.48 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 lists. Boro, which will occupy space in Wake, a $100 million project spanning apartments, wellness, design and hospitality outlets, with an ethos of 'shared roots, new flavours' suggests a similar approach to Celele's focus on Colombia's native ingredients, with a contemporary twist to match Medellin's urban vibe.
Waterhouse, London
Opening: August 2026 
East London's The Water House Project will be reborn at The Waterhouse this August, following the original restaurant's closure in June. Husband-and-wife team Gabriel Waterhouse and Patricia Wakaimba's new venture will take the form of a 24-seat restaurant, wine bar and garden inspired by Waterhouse's Northumberland upbringing. The menu will celebrate the best seasonal produce of northeast England, Scotland and the area's wild, sprawling coastlines. Much like Waterhouse's previous iteration, in-house fermentation will be key to the restaurant's philosophy, with dishes featuring an ample larder of vinegars, kombuchas, misos and infusions.
Kira, New Orleans
Opening: August 2026
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Set behind a series of sliding doors, Kira combines a sultry cocktail lounge with a 12-seat omakase counter led by Yoshi Okai, the chef behind Austin's now-defunct but much-loved omakase spot, Otoko. There, Okai spent a decade building hyper-local ingredients into his sushi: an approach he plans to adopt at Kira, but with Louisianan inflections, such as Gulf shrimp, crab and lobster tail. Stop for an aperitif at nearby Jewel of the South, ranked No.6 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Saam, San Francisco
Opened: July 2026 
Fresh off the back of winning the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award, as part of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn has opened his first restaurant outside of Asia. Saam in San Francisco promises a dining experience rooted in authenticity, craftmanship and genuine hospitality. Much like Le Du and Nusara, heritage will collide with innovation and creativity, all through the medium of Chef Ton's signature bold Thai flavours. Dishes will be made utilising the best seasonal ingredients from California, while staying true to the soul of Thai cuisine. The team will work with premium local farmers and producers and create house-made pastes, sauces and preparations, with a menu designed for sharing.
LouLouca, Singapore
Opened: July 2026 
Renowned pastry chef Louisa Lim has launched her debut dessert restaurant concept in Singapore's Ann Siang Hill. The Asia's Best Pastry Chef 2023 award-winner has transferred her impeccable French pastry skills from Odette to Loulouca, a 20-seat patisserie by day and dessert restaurant by night. Signature sweet treats will include the LouLouca, Lim's take on a tiramisu made with Japanese buckwheat tea, maple cremeaux, hazelnut biscuit and coffee praline, and the Matcha Kaya Pistachio – a Paris-Brest meets Mont Blanc. The evening menu will focus on seasonal fruits, with Shizuoka melon season serendipitously coinciding with the restaurant's opening.
Lotu, San Sebastián
Opened: July 2026
From the team behind Mugaritz (No.87 on the extended list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025) comes Lotu, a restaurant housed inside the brand-new Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes in San Sebastián. Instead of choosing to focus on a particular style of cuisine, chef Andoni Luis Aduriz will take inspiration from the bohemian restaurants of the 20th Century, where artists, writers and travellers would share stories between premières and festivals. Goods crafted in the restaurant's in-house bakery will be integral to the guest experience, with freshly baked breads and pastries forming part of the core menu.
Gwen, Machynlleth
Re-opened: June 2026 
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Sister restaurant to Ynyshir, Gwen reopens under chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias as a hyper-intimate seasonal dining experience. With just eight guests per service and a kitchen team of only Sanchez-Iglesias and one assistant, diners undergo an immersive journey spanning two open kitchens and around 20 courses. Drawing on his career, travels and instinctive approach to cooking, the ever-changing menu showcases exceptional produce in dishes such as Dyfi lobster with Galician bone marrow and plump carabinero prawns on a bed of birria and hibiscus foam. Dark, rustic interiors set the stage for an ambitious wine programme, with every bottle available by the glass.
Zuma, Vail
Opened: June 2026
Zuma heads to the mountains with the opening of Zuma Vail, the contemporary Japanese group's sixth US location. Housed within The Sebastian in Vail Village, the restaurant brings Zuma's signature buzzy izakaya-style dining to one of North America's premier alpine destinations, making it an ideal stop after a day of hiking in summer or skiing in winter. Featuring carved timber screens, Japanese beams, a DJ booth and plush, low-slung seating, the inviting space is anchored by an open sushi counter and robata grill. Signature dishes include marinated black cod in hoba leaf, chu toro maki with oscietra caviar and grilled Norwegian king crab with ponzu. An extensive drinks programme covers premium sake, Japanese whiskies and more than 250 wines.
Tiffany Blue Box Café, Hong Kong
Opened: June 2026 
Tiffany & Co's iconic duck egg-blue hues have officially landed in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay. The new two-storey boutique features a Blue Box Café, complete with a unique ceiling art installation of the brand's little blue boxes suspended above the tables. Alongside heaps of classic Tiffany style, there's culinary substance in the form of chef Agustin Balbi's menu. Also at the helm of much-loved Ando (No.88 on the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026), Balbi's cooking spans breakfast, afternoon tea and all-day dishes using premium ingredients. Expect avocado toast elevated with Japanese eggs, brown butter emulsion and Iberico ham, or handmade linguine with lobster and XO bisque sauce.
Ninetta, Hong Kong
Opened: June 2026 
Chef Antimo Maria Merone, the mind behind exclusive Hong Kong Neapolitan spot Estro (No.32 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026), is expanding with a new nostalgia-drenched trattoria this June. A collaborative project between the chef, Marco Xodo of former Italian trattoria Testina, and Estro's general manager Graziano De Gregorio, Ninetta will take inspiration from Italian nonna-style cooking. Everything here is designed to be served 'famiglia style', from the crispy calamari with 'nduja sauce and Amalfi lemon to the hand-folded tortellini with smoked ham, peas and cream. The wine list is a who's-who of Italy's best vinous regions, while the cocktails offer both spritzy aperitivo classics and more inventive signature sips.
Dante Mayfair, London
Opened: June 2026 
Dante (The World's Best Bar 2019) has brought some Manhattan character to Claridge's. What started as a residency in 2025 has become a New York institution finding its permanent London home. Open all day, guests can enjoy morning coffee on the outdoor terrace, a long leisurely lunch with a Garibaldi cocktail made with fluffy orange juice, or a sociable dinner with friends. Helmed by restaurateurs Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson, you'll find dishes including the signature burrata, shrimp cocktail and chicken alla diavola on the menu, alongside aperitivo-style cocktails and an ample martini menu (with tiny 'tinis available from 3-5pm each day).
Terra Ananta, Kanchanaburi
Opened: 2026 
Chef Deepanker Khosla of Bangkok's Haoma (No.96 on the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026) has launched a private farm retreat in Kanchanaburi, 90 minutes west of the Thai capital. Sitting on 1.6 hectares of farmland, the culinary philosophy is grounded in respect for the earth, and fruit and vegetables come from the kitchen garden and on-site orchard. This is an immersive experience: the days begin with an early morning walk through the orchard with the chef to pick ingredients for the day's meals and guests can join the chef in the kitchen to watch him at work before enjoying a family-style meal. Stays are by arrangement only and accommodated as a whole-compound experience.
Oriana, New York City
Opened: May 2026
Oriana is the second collaboration between Eleven Madison Park (named The World's Best Restaurant 2017) alumni chef Andy Quinn and sommelier Cedric Nicaise. Built in a restored 1890s building on Mott Street, the restaurant pairs warm, wood-clad interiors with the property's historic character. Downstairs, a private dining room is paired with a curated vinyl collection that guests can pre-select from, reinforcing the restaurant's listening-room atmosphere. Against this inviting backdrop, Quinn continues his exploration of American flavours through live-fire cooking, drawing on Carolina barbecue traditions with standout dishes such as can-can-cut pork chop and duck charred directly over the coals. Nicaise's wine programme is equally compelling, balancing accessible bottles alongside distinctive, globe-spanning selections, including the likes of 1999 Château d'Yquem.
Raga, New Delhi
Opening: June 2026 
Gaggan Anand's eponymous Bangkok restaurant has been on a roll of wins, including ranking No.6 on the list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Now, Gaggan is bringing his signature irreverence and theatricality back home. Raga will be the Kolkata-born chef's first restaurant in India, in partnership with Rydo Ando, his longtime colleague and protégé. The restaurant also takes its name from this collaboration, with the "RA" and "GA" representing Rydo Anton and Gaggan Anand. The menu is still under wraps, but expect the same boundary-busting Indian cuisine that the chef is known for.
Cornflower Baked Goods, Kansas City
Opening: June 2026 
Cornflower Baked Goods is pastry chef Megan Garrelts' long-awaited ode to Midwestern baking traditions. The neighbourhood bakery builds on the cult dessert programme behind Rye, the upscale urban farmhouse concept Garrelts opened in December 2012, marrying nostalgic Americana vibes with polished technique. Designed as an all-day grab-and-go with hand-painted interiors, expect strawberry shortcake cinnamon rolls, lemon meringue pie and moreish focaccia sandwiches. A James Beard Award semi-finalist, Garrelts brings two decades of culinary pedigree to the space, focused on seasonal ingredients, baking and everyday rituals.
Lardon, Cheltenham
Opening: June 2026 
At Elkstone Studios, Lardon brings the easy elegance of Tuscany, Provence and the Basque coast to the heart of the Cotswolds. Founded by the team behind Knead Bakery and Jesse Smith Butchers, the restaurant centres on ingredient-led small plates and wood-fired cooking, overseen by head chef Mikey Bain, formerly of Calcot Manor and Whatley Manor. There will be leisurely breakfasts, terrace DJ sessions and long lunches, menus that bring out the best of the season, and fresh pastries and rustic sharing plates designed for long afternoons in the countryside.
StreetXO Ibiza, Ibiza
Opening: June 2026
Dabiz Muñoz (whose restaurant Diverxo is No.4 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list) will bring his high-end street food concept, StreetXO, to The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel this summer. The restaurant will have the same DNA of the original concept, with a central bar, open kitchen and signature dishes fusing street food from different parts of the world with haute cuisine. At the original Madrid location, you'll find dishes like Sándwich Club (2U), a steamed bun topped with ricotta, a fried quail's egg and shichimi togarashi (a Japanese spice blend).
Lamarina, Sifnos
Opened: May 2026
Sifnos has long enjoyed a reputation as one of Greece's most outstanding culinary destinations, recognised for slow-baked dishes such as revythada – a chickpea stew. Lamarina, the new deli from Giorgos Samoilis, chef-owner of Pelicanos (pictured) and Cantina (also on the island), draws on this culinary tradition, specialising in home-style favourites such as ladera, moussaka and pastitsio, alongside seasonal vegetables cooked in olive oil and tomato. Dishes are made to order and designed to be enjoyed either on the beach or at home. Samoilis' relationships with the island's shepherds, bakers and other suppliers allow him to bring the island's extraordinary bounty to his diners.
Restaurant Aptos, Adelaide Hills
Opened: May 2026
What's old is again new in the Adelaide Hills. In May, chef Justin James opened Restaurant Aptos, his theatrical new restaurant housed in an atmospheric church dating back to 1868. Described as a multi-sensory dining experience, the menu celebrates native Australian produce across a 16-course tasting menu, with five drinks pairings on offer. At just 14 guests per sitting, it's an intimate experience which sees guests move between three dining rooms over the course of their meal. Two neighbouring bar spaces are set to open: Bar Cruz, featuring a separate dining experience and cocktail pairings; and Bar Mary, where the focus is on whisky.
Vesper, London
Opened: May 2026
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Following the opening Dove in 2025, chef Jackson Boxer (pictured) has opened another London restaurant, Vesper. Named after the Roman word for the planet Venus when it glows brightly in the west at sunset, the Exmouth Market spot has a relaxed bar at the entrance, a candlelit dining room and a terrace with bistro tables. The menu is cosmopolitan, but features predominantly native produce, like the croquette Arnold Bennett with tarragon mayonnaise; red mullet with smoked cream and golden tomato; chicken liver agnolotti; smoked squash with pumpkin seeds and peanut cream; and canelé with milk and rum.
Estuary by Vicky Cheng, Macau
Opened: May 2026
The Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2025 winner, as part of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, has achieved much attention in Hong Kong, first with French-Chinese hybrid Vea (No.70 in the extended 51-100 list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026) and then with Wing (No.2 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026) where he delves into Chinese culinary traditions. Now in Macau, Estuary by Vicky Cheng marks a return to strictly French cuisine – the discipline in which Cheng trained. Dishes are as beautifully presented as they are balanced and thoughtfully composed.
Indienne, New York
Opened: May 2026
New York City is enjoying a new wave of high-end Indian dining, with the West Village's Semma debuting at No.41 on the list of North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Now, Chicago's Indienne has entered the ring. After earning a name in the Windy City, chef Sujan Sarkar has transferred to the Big Apple, opening with chaat-inspired dishes, before moving into seasonal offerings. Drinks see kitchen byproducts used in cocktails, while the wine list focuses on minimal intervention producers.
Tresind, London
Opened: May 2026
Modern Indian restaurant Trèsind is set to land in London early this year. After launching in Dubai in 2014, Trèsind opened Trèsind Studio just four years later, an immersive fine dining outfit that ranked No.2 in the Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list and No.27 in the list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Led by Indian chef Himanshu Saini (pictured), dishes at Trèsind showcase Saini's modern Indian approach – think rocket pani puri followed by lamb yakhni with mint dust and a sweet course of andan payesh (a type of Bengali rice pudding), sour milk ice cream, vanilla yogurt and milk crisp.
Milpero, Denver
Opened: May 2026
Following the success of Alma Fonda Fina in Denver, chef Johnny Curiel (pictured) and wife Kasie are due to open a new tasting menu concept in the city later this year. Milpero will seat eight diners at a time for an 18-course menu with a generous helping of chef interaction. Expect raw dishes, house-made ferments and masa-based creations made together with Boulder farm, Masa Seed Foundation, as well as unique moles and a drinks menu focusing on Bozal Maize mezcal, made from hand-harvested Mexican corn.
Root House by Gēn, Penang
Opened: April 2026
Located within the heritage walls of the 1926 Hotel in Penang, Root House explores the centuries-old dialogue between Malaysia and China. From the team behind Gēn (No.89 on the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026), the philosophy of Root House is centred on the 'Return Journey' – tracing the evolution of recipes across borders and how they've been adapted to the unique culinary identities of the major dialect groups: Hokkien, Cantonese, Fuzhou, Teochew, Hakka and Hainanese. Using locally sourced ingredients, Johor-born chef Johnson Wong is reimagining how traditional flavours have transformed as they reached Malaysia and became an inseparable part of shared heritage. Dishes will include Fuzhou red wine chicken, curry threadfin fish and crispy mantis prawn roll.
Ramen Hisa, Dubai
Opened: April 2026
The team behind TakaHisa, No.23 on the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and the closest you'll get to a true Japanese experience without leaving the UAE, is opening a ramen restaurant. Ingredients will be carefully selected from across Japan, paying close attention to origin and quality: noodles will be chosen according to the character of each bowl; and broths will be prepared with an emphasis on clarity, depth and layered umami. With just 28 seats, the restaurant is designed around the concept of a traditional Japanese home, with guests invited to remove their shoes at the entrance before entering a space arranged with tatami flooring and floor chairs.
Adam Albin, Stockholm
Opened: April 2026
After working together for more than two decades, Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman are opening a new restaurant in the historic heart of Stockholm. Billed as their most ambitious fine-dining undertaking to date, the cooking at Adam Albin will be contemporary and globally informed, grounded in a Nordic sensibility with classical French cuisine at the foundation. In a three-storey space, guests will move through a sequence of rooms, with the aim to create an atmosphere that feels like being invited into someone's home.
1887 by André, Singapore
Opened: March 2026
The latest dining concept to land at Raffles Singapore is a tribute to the hotel's past, present and future, curated by André Chiang. One of Asia's most influential chefs, Chiang's newest venture will bring together the Victorian-era influences that make Raffles so distinct with the diverse flavours that define international dining in Singapore today. Expect thoughtful details such as original silverware and illustrated postcards, alongside a menu influenced by timeworn rituals in Asia and France, such as salad nicoise with kimchi, or a modern take on turtle soup made with chicken and herbs.
JouJou, San Francisco
Opened: March 2026
A new French restaurant with Cali-style twists has joined the city's Design District, all from the same team behind Lazy Bear, ranked No.25 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Lawyer-turned-chef David Barzelay's (pictured) menu centres on seafood with a touch of theatricality: think towering platters of seafood, fish filleted tableside and French omelettes crowned with caviar. The space has a raw bar, booth seating with a view of the kitchen and a plush sunken seating area called the Rose Room.
SoNoMa by SingleThread, Kyoto
Opened: March 2026
The first international restaurant from Kyle and Katina Connaughton, the stellar duo behind SingleThread (No.8 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list) has opened in Kyoto. SoNoMa by SingleThread, in the Capella Kyoto hotel, spotlights regional agriculture and traditions of the region through the SingleThread lens. The menu celebrates the duality of Kyoto and Sonoma and reflects the influence of the years the Connaughtons spent living and working in Japan, guiding guests through a multi-course journey in an open and welcoming space. Katina Connaughton is working directly with farmers in the region to bring a curated selection of unique Northern California varieties, as well as utilising native Kyoto vegetables. (Image: SingleThread)
Jaz by Ana Roš, Poreč
Opened: March 2026
Jaz by Ana Roš, located in Poreč in Croatia, marks the first international location of Ana Roš' (the chef behind Hiša Franko, No.69 on the extended list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025) casual dining restaurant. Having spent a lot of her childhood in Istria, Roš now brings her distinctive culinary philosophy to Poreč's seaside promenade at the Jadran Heritage Hotel. Celebrating regional and seasonal produce sourced directly from farmers, fishers and small-scale producers, the menu will be packed with dishes inspired by Roš' travels around the world. Open all day, dishes will showcase a mix of tradition, bold flavours and contemporary flair, complemented by a selection of local and European wines and expertly crafted signature cocktails.
Orrery by Pierre Minotti, London
Opened: March 2026
Reopening after refurbishment, Marylebone's Orrery is now helmed by Pierre Minotti. The chef most recently worked at Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal and has a background in classical French cuisine. For all the refinement, Minotti's dishes retain a playfulness: take the bouillabaisse, which is served chilled and spiked with finger lime and Meyer lemon; or the Trou Normand which sees the sorbet doused in an eye-popping chartreuse rather than the traditional calvados. The wine pairing is as well-matched as it is globetrotting, taking diners from an Spanish albariño to a Morey-Saint-Denis Burgundy via a South African chenin blanc and more.
JNĉQUOI Table, Lisbon
Opened: March 2026
It's all about the ocean at this intimate chef's table experience for just 10 diners at the JNĉQUOI House hotel in Lisbon's city centre. Hidden beneath JNĉQUOI Fish restaurant, and accessed through The Mirror Room with more than 1,000 mirrors and simulating an underwater garden, you'll find JNĉQUOI Table. Everyone has a front-row seat at the U-shaped counter built around the open kitchen. Chef Filipe Carvalho focuses on jewels from the Atlantic Ocean, paired with luxury ingredients including caviar, truffle and rare teardrop peas (often known as 'vegetable caviar'). (Image: Henrique Isidoro and Jose Campos)
Furuhem, Båstad
Opened: in stages, rooms in March 2026
Five years after the closure of Fäviken, chef Magnus Nilsson has opened a new restaurant and rooms in the coastal town of Båstad, Sweden. The new venture will follow a different path to his New Nordic original, eschewing the fine dining Nilsson became known for, opening for breakfast, lunch and dinner and focusing on farm-to-table cooking and community. Described by Nilsson as 'ordinary, in the best possible way,' breakfast and lunch are simple affairs, while dinner features dishes including butter-roasted turbot with hasselback potatoes; and Falukorv sausage with creamed macaroni.
Lielle, Los Angeles
Opened: February 2026
'California bistronomy', meaning, relaxed fine-dining food with Nordic techniques and influences made using Californian produce, awaits in Los Angeles. Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark, who previously worked at Aquavit and Per Se in New York, and at Frantzén in Stockholm, opened Lielle in February 2026. While the menu changes with the seasons, one consistent highlight is the impressive bread service, featuring 36 hour-fermented miso sourdough. Dishes may include the likes of fried brussels sprouts topped with Beluga caviar and artichoke salad dipped in lemon water. Explore the 40-page wine list, which includes big producers from California and Europe in a cool space filled with vintage lighting, leather seating and cherry wood tables. (Image: Andrea Jernmark)
Osteria Vibrato, London
Opened: February 2026
On Greek Street, Osteria Vibrato is Charlie Mellor's candlelit and convivial love letter to old-school Italian dining. Created alongside sommelier Cameron Dewar (formerly of Luca and Burnt Ends), the Soho osteria draws inspiration from trattorias across Liguria, Lazio and Piedmont, with handmade pastas, antipasti misti and dishes such as tagliatelle with cortile ragu and mezze maniche alla Gricia from the kitchen led by Louis Lingwood (of Toklas and Quo Vadis). A 250-bin wine list and intimate cocktail bar channel classic glamour, while terrazzo floors, vinyl soundscapes and softly lit tables lend the room a timeless, lived-in elegance that feels worlds away from London's more fleeting dining trends.
Ôde by Jônt, Los Angeles
Opened: January 2026 
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In Washington DC, chef Ryan Ratino has two hit restaurants in the same building: Bresca, on the ground floor, offers riffs on Parisian bistro classics, while upstairs, Jônt serves an experimental and luxurious multi-course tasting menu with Japanese influences. In 2024, Ratino and Hive Hospitality opened Ômo by Jônt in Florida's Winter Park, proving the concept could thrive outside the capital. Now, it's the West Coast's turn for an offshoot. Later this year, Ôde by Jônt will open in Los Angeles, in partnership with caviar brand Petrossian. Specific details remain under wraps but expect contemporary American cuisine using seasonal Californian ingredients.
Amphibian, Athens
Opened: January 2026 
Chef Tasos Mantis has quite the CV. Since working at Geranium in Copenhagen (The World's Best Restaurant 2022) and The Fat Duck in Bray (The World's Best Restaurant 2005) he has had success back home in Greece, opening Soil in Athens to great acclaim. With Amphibian, he's offering both an a la carte and tasting menu with Mediterranean roots and international flourishes. Located in Onassis Stegi, a cultural centre and hub for avant-garde art in Athens, Amphibian is comprised of a restaurant on the sixth floor and a rooftop bar on the seventh floor, enjoying commanding views across the city to the Acropolis. Menu items include beef tartare, cod with silver skin onions, saffron and lemon potatoes and skate with Jerusalem artichoke, yellow curry and bronze fennel.
Nisaba, Delhi
Opened: January 2026
Legendary chef Manish Mehrotra is back with a new opening after a two-year restaurant hiatus following his departure from Indian Accent. Located in New Deli, Nisaba is Mehrotra's tribute to India's everyday cooking as he consciously steps away from 'progressive Indian' cuisine, stripping away frill and pomp to reveal soul-satisfying cooking, prepared with quietly accomplished skill. The menu focuses on modern elevations of Indian classics including Tandoori bacon prawns with green chilli yoghurt and parmesan floss; and butter chicken with smoked makhani, achari mirch (spicy green chillies) and onion rings.
Flores Raras, Valencia
Opened: January 2026
In Valencia, the restaurant formerly known as El Poblet enters a new era as Flores Raras, under the stewardship of Mexico-born chef Carolina Álvarez. An evolution of the lauded gastronomic concept that afforded the original restaurant two Michelin stars, Flores Raras will be located in the same high-ceilinged space and will continue to be directed by Quique Dacosta (No. 65 on the extended list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026). Expect technical mastery, high-quality produce and creative flair across each of the playful three, four or six-course tasting menus.
Window, Dubai
Opened: January 2026
Alserkal Avenue has fast become home to some of Dubai's most exciting restaurants. The former industrial site is now an arts centre and cultural hub with coffee roasters, bakeries and restaurants. The newest addition is Window, a live-fire cooking concept from the team behind Kokoro (Tamer El Khayat and Faisal Yabroudi, pictured), Dubai's premier hand roll bar. In the ember-toned interior, every dish will be touched by the flames of the restaurant's central live-fire hearth, with plates of smoky vegetables and grilled meats at the fore.
Naides, San Francisco
Opened: December 2025
In December 2025, Naides took over the former San Francisco Sons & Daughters space, reimagining Filipino classics through fine-dining cooking techniques. Leading the kitchen is chef Patrick Gabon, whose mother is the restaurant's namesake, while Celine Wuu (ex-Benu, No.13 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list) manages the floor and beverage programme. The 11 to 13-course menu utilises Californian ingredients, recontextualised through Southeast Asian moulding and preservation techniques. Don't miss the Adobo course made with 14-day aged duck, soy jus and horseradish.
The Belongil, Byron Bay
Opened: December 2025
Not content with opening just one new restaurant in 2025, Aussie chef and restaurateur Shannon Bennett has launched four new food and drink concepts in Byron Bay. The chef-owner of French-Australian Melbourne favourite, Vue de Monde, opened fine-dining Feu, long lunch spot The Bistro, members' bar Blind Tiger and streetside venue The Kiosk in December. Under the umbrella of The Belongil, all four destinations will feel distinctly Australian, from the barefoot beach vibes at The Kiosk to the story-filled local ingredients showcased at Feu. (Image: Jamie Green)
Bonheur by Matt Abé, London
Opened: November 2025
The first solo restaurant from Matt Abé, the former chef-patron of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, opened in the hallowed site of Le Gavroche in Mayfair in November 2025 – and achieved two Michelin stars just three months after opening. Menus showcase classically rooted cuisine with a contemporary touch, alongside seasonal produce and subtle nods to Abé's Australian heritage. Guests can choose between a la carte, two tasting menus – featuring dishes including Cornish monkfish with dill pickle, Café de Paris and lemon; and toasted grains with whisky, smoked chestnut and caramel – or an intimate six-seat chef's table.
Kinyōbi, Copenhagen
Opened: November 2025
Former head chef at Geranium, The World's Best Restaurant 2022, Will King-Smith presents Kinyōbi, a modern Japanese restaurant in the centre of Copenhagen. The menu homes in on purity of flavour, focusing on Japanese classics reimagined with Nordic culinary modernity. Dishes such as Norwegian trout with sweet soy and salted lemon and scallop with yuzu kosho enliven tables set with striking custom ceramics, including a wave-shaped plate representing the restaurant's connection to the sea. (Image: Studio Blanca)
Jija by Vicky Lau, Hong Kong
Opened: November 2025
Three years after opening Mora, Vicky Lau's celebration of soy, the chef-owner of Tate Dining Room and Asia's Best Female Chef 2015 has embarked on a new project. A showcase of Southwest China, inspired by Lau's travels through Yunnan and Guizhou, Jija opened in late 2025 in Hong Kong to great anticipation. Named after a colloquial Cantonese term for conversation, Jija is all about laid-back dining. Expect bold flavours and punchy citrus in dishes such as lime shredded chicken with Sichuan peppercorn oil and peanuts and the signature seasonal mushroom salad with prized pickled varieties.
Esse, Copenhagen
Opened: October 2025
Hidden in a back alley of Copenhagen's Nyhavn neighbourhood in a restored 1895 warehouse, Esse is the latest project from Matt Orlando, the culinary mind behind Amass. The intimate 42-seat dining room opened in late 2025 and offers both a six and 10-course tasting menu, rooted in the same zero-waste philosophy that shaped Orlando's now-shuttered debut. Expect thoughtful dishes inspired by both Nordic cuisine and Orlando's recent time in kitchens in Asia. Think: chilled buckwheat noodles with sunflower seeds, miso and Swedish Sichuan peppercorn; and scallop with brown butter, hazelnut and Japanese Quince. (Image: Emily Wilson)
Yiaga, Melbourne
Opened: October 2025
Located in Melbourne's historic Fitzroy Gardens on Wurundjeri Country, newly opened Yiaga is the first restaurant from ex-Vue de Monde chef Hugh Allen. The menu celebrates the diversity of Australian flora and fauna, as well as impeccably sourced produce including dive-foraged kelp from the Victorian coast and coral trout from the warm waters of Queensland. The restaurant itself is crafted almost entirely from Australian materials, from the Tasmanian blackwood timber cellar to the custom private dining room table made from a cypress branch from Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. (Image: Jason Loucas)
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