For those who are going to the city, London’s newly opened cafes and restaurants…
Bébé Bob, Soho
A new restaurant has opened in London’s bohemian district Soho, aiming to specialize entirely in chicken barbecue. Bébé Bob opened its doors in the last quarter of 2023 as an extraordinary restaurant that adds chicken to fine dining and complements it with caviar, wine and champagne options. Don’t ignore chicken. Organic chickens brought from France are prepared in a truly festive atmosphere and served with truffle fries and caviar. Bébé Bob’s decoration is as different as its menu. Wanting to create a retro atmosphere referencing the Gilded Age, the restaurant management also created a magnificent bar area for 15 people in the venue where Art Deco details stand out. Those who want to have a different eating and drinking experience in London should give this ambitious address a chance.
Il Gattopardo, Mayfair
Of course, one of the last things London needs is a new Italian restaurant; yet the arrival of a true Italian in town is always worth celebrating. Il Gattopardo, which opened its doors in Mayfair two weeks ago, is the gateway to London of the world-famous Spanish restaurant group Amazonico. The name of this new Italian with retro influences, which made a name for itself in two weeks with its truffle pizza, means leopard and its decoration clearly shows that it was influenced by this predatory cat. Massimo Pasquarelli, who worked for Alain Ducasse for ten years and was the chef at the Ritz Carlton in Singapore for many years, brings extraordinary interpretations to classic Italian tastes. Lobster bolognese is one of them.
Aragawa, Mayfair
One of Tokyo’s most famous restaurants is moving to London this winter. Known as the world’s number one address for Kobe beef, Aragawa also opened its first restaurant outside Tokyo. It is necessary to obtain a certificate to sell this special meat. Among the certification conditions is the rule that the meat must be obtained from cows that are at least 28 months old. The restaurant, where Kazuo Imayosh, known as a steak expert, will be the chef, will also be one of the most expensive venues in London. We would like to point out that you need to pay at least 750 GBP per person, depending on your wine selection.
Kolae, Borough Market
The opening of a magnificent restaurant for those who love Thai cuisine will leave its mark on this autumn. Kolae, which will stand out with its seafood, vegetarian menus and chicken specialties, is preparing to try a different method in taste by bringing the traditional cooking techniques of southern Thailand to Europe. Because the meat on the menu is mostly marinated with coconut and cooked with a traditional grilling technique. Kolae, which will be opened on October 27 by Mark Dobbie and Andy Oliver, who met while working as chefs in Thailand, is preparing to conquer Londoners with its spicy Thai cocktails.
Café Laperouse, Whitehall District
Café Lapérouse, one of the most famous cafes in Paris, is preparing to add style to London this winter. Located in the Raffles Hotel at the OWO, which opened its doors in the Old Ministry of War building in recent weeks, the cafe will bring French elegance to life in its historical location. You should definitely try croque monsieur and crème brûleé at the cafe, which will bring traditional French flavors to its historical place in the hotel’s courtyard. Cafe Lapérouse, which is expected to be the meeting place for Londoners this winter, is also one of the oldest luxury food and beverage addresses in Europe, having been serving in Paris since 1766 and awarded with three Michelin stars.
