Blog·Week of 19.10.26
Five Noteworthy New London Restaurants: October 2026
An independent, concise look at five recently discovered restaurants making their mark across London, from modern British-Mediterranean in Kew to a Filipino-influenced bakery-pizzeria in Kentish Town.
This week’s curated selection highlights five newly discovered restaurants across London. Each brings a different kitchen vision, whether it’s an ex-Teal chef steering a community spot in Kew, or the first-ever Jaguar-branded cafe conceived with a Michelin-starred chef. Here are the latest names drawing notice.
Trindle Stores
Chef Abbie Hendren, last seen at Teal, now leads both kitchen and restaurant at Trindle Stores in Kew. Her menu draws on modern British and Mediterranean inspiration, as well as childhood memories from Australia. Breakfast is available on a walk-in basis, and lunch—served Thursday to Sunday—can be booked or approached spontaneously. The venue also operates as a shop with local produce, pantry staples, plants, and gifts, and uses a tipi at the back for its café space. Occasional community events highlight local talent. Trindle Stores has only been in the village since 2024 but leans into local ties and multi-purpose use. [s1, s2]
Sources and details: Localtime guide · hot-dinners.com · trindle-stores.com
Bunso
Bunso is the latest from Omar Shah and the Maginhawa Group, doubling as a bakery-cafe by day and a pizzeria by night. Everything here is influenced by Filipino flavours. Operating at 1A Hawley Rd in Kentish Town, it follows on the heels of Shah’s highly-regarded Belly, with the new project continuing to explore creative, cross-cultural baking and pizza. [s1, s4]
Sources and details: Localtime guide · hot-dinners.com · bybunso.com
Jaguar Café Eighty-One
On Knightsbridge, Jaguar Café Eighty-One marks the luxury car brand’s venture into hospitality, with its first café situated in the newly opened Jaguar showroom. The kitchen’s menu is shaped by Michelin-starred chef Michael O Hare, adding a recognised culinary touch to the space. This unique pairing of car showroom and destination cafe is a first for Jaguar. [s1]
Sources and details: Localtime guide · hot-dinners.com
Alto 19
Alto 19 elevates Canary Wharf’s dining scene—literally and figuratively—as the latest high-rise restaurant from White Rabbit Projects (the group behind Lina Stores and Kricket). Executive Chef Chris Dargavel oversees a menu focused on grilled meats, seafood, and dishes highlighting fresh garden produce. Set on Level 19 at 2 Cartier Cir, Alto 19 promises views with its seasonal, ingredient-led approach. [s6, s7]
Sources and details: Localtime guide · hot-dinners.com · alto19.com
NOTTO Covent Garden
NOTTO brings daily-housemade fresh pasta to Henrietta Street, with a sauce repertoire ranging from minimalist to indulgent. The lunch special—Lunchissimo—combines a choice of pasta, a side salad, and focaccia, running every day from noon until 5pm. The concept encourages a midday break for those working nearby. [s8]
Sources and details: Localtime guide · nottopasta.com