London: Introduction: What's New: Restaurant Update

Restaurant Update

Some of our favorite places to open—or reopen—in recent months:

BIG NIGHT OUT: Princess Diana’s old favorite, Launceton Place, was revamped by D&D London who put their signature stylish touch on the property without losing any of its former flair. It’s a delicious addition to the Kensington Square area.

GLOBAL CUISINE: Alan Yau’s latest venture (he also masterminded Hakkasan and Yauatcha) is an intimate and affordable Chinese restaurant called Cha Cha Moon.

GLOBAL CUISINE: Alan Yau’s talented brother Gary opened Japanese restaurant Aaya, in Soho, and the design is as sleek as the dishes are delicious.

RELAXED BUT REFINED: It’s no easy feat to take over a space formerly run by star chef Marco Pierre White and star artist Damien Hirst, but Sam and Eddie Hart have reimagined Quo Vadis with aplomb—and a tasty traditional British menu.

Art News: Read about what to see in the museums, galleries and on stage this summer in London, go to Cultural Calendar: London.