7 restaurants worth visiting in London this July

With new openings and seasonal menus across the capital, July is the perfect time to explore London’s restaurant scene. From Italian favourites and Lebanese cooking to Japanese dining and neighbourhood wine bars, here are seven restaurants we think should be on your list this month.

Casa Felicia

#FLODown: Casa Felicia is a southern Italian restaurant in Queen’s Park on Salusbury Road, serving a seasonal menu rooted in traditional cooking with a modern touch. Led by chef Francesco Sarvonio, whose background includes Naples, Paris and some of London’s most respected kitchens, the food focuses on bold, honest flavours and quality ingredients. Expect reworked Italian classics like Parmigiana, and well-executed starters such as Vitello Tonnato and Prosciutto e Melone, all supported by generous portions and homemade pasta. Desserts include Delizia al Limone, a delicate limoncello-soaked sponge, and confit strawberries with Chantilly cream, finished with vanilla, citrus zest and crumble. With its relaxed atmosphere and warm, attentive service, it’s the perfect neighbourhood spot for dinner this summer.

Click here to read our full review of Casa Felicia.

Location:  79 Salusbury Road, Lonon NW6 6NH Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 6pm- 10pm; Fri & Sat Noon - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm Sunday Noon - 5pm. Website: casa-felicia.com Instagram: @casafeliciarestaurant

KINZ

KINZ, Notting Hill. Image credit Helen Cathcart. Image courtesy of KINZ.

#FLODown: Newly opened in Notting Hill, KINZ is quickly gaining attention for its warm Lebanese hospitality, striking setting in a restored former bank building and, well-executed food. The menu features Lebanese dishes such as hummus, lamb pastries, spiced chicken with rice and chocolate desserts, alongside cocktails with a Lebanese influence and a wine list focused on independent producers. With friendly service and an excellent atmosphere, KINZ is one of the notable new openings in London this summer.

Click here to read our full review of KINZ.

Location: 50 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3KD Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday Noon -11pm, Friday & Saturday Noon - 12pm. Website: kinzrestaurant.com Instagram: @kinzrestaurant

Silva

SiLVA, Mayfair. Image credit John Carey.

#FLODown: Silva in Mayfair has launched a new weekend brunch menu under Head Chef Charlie Dilworth. The restaurant pairs stylish interiors with a menu featuring dishes such as truffled scrambled eggs on sourdough, fig and stracciatella brioche, butter-poached lobster rolls and seasonal mushroom focaccia, alongside lighter desserts like sweetened labneh with rhubarb and blood orange. Just moments from Mayfair’s galleries, it’s an excellent choice for a leisurely brunch before or after exploring the area.

Click here to read our full review of Silva.

Location: Silva, 26-28 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NG. Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday lunch Noon-3pm, dinner 6pm-9.45pm. Saturday brunch 11am-3pm, dinner 6pm-9.45pm, and Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Website: silvarestaurant.co.uk Instagram: @silva.restaurant

Dining SW3

Dinings SW3. Image courtesy of Dinings SW3

#FLODown: Dinings SW3 is an intimate Chelsea restaurant tucked away in a quiet mews, serving Japanese cuisine with a focus on seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients. The menu combines traditional Japanese techniques with carefully selected local produce, featuring sushi, sashimi, small plates and cooked dishes. The restaurant also offers an omakase-style menu, with dishes selected by the kitchen. Split across two levels, with a small sushi counter at its centre, Dinings SW3 provides a brilliant dining experience centred on quality ingredients and careful preparation.

We interviewed Executive Chef Masaki Sugisaki of Dinings SW3, who discussed his move from Japan to London, how his cooking has evolved in a new environment, and his approach to seasonality, technique, and the future of the industry. Click here to read the full interview.

Location: Walton House, Lennox Gardens Mews, Walton Street, Chelsea, London SW3 2JH. Website: diningssw3.co.uk Instagram: @diningssw3

Sova

Sova, Notting Hill. Image credit Rebecca Hope

#FLODown: Sova, a new wine and vinyl bar, has opened in Notting Hill, moments from Portobello Road, in the former ZIMA site. It focuses on low-intervention and skin-contact wines from Eastern and Central Europe, including Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine, alongside pét-nats, orange wines, structured whites and chilled reds. Slavic-inspired small plates are created by Moldovan chef Denis Calmis. Vinyl records and guest DJs set the tone, creating great vibes ideal for an evening of music and dining. Click here to read our full review of Sova.

Location: 9 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill, London W11 2EE. Website: sova.london Instagram: @sova.london

Forza Wine Soho

Forza Wine Soho. Image courtesy of Forza Wine Soho

#FLODown: Forza Wine Soho is the latest opening from the team behind the popular Peckham wine bar, now located on Manette Street in the heart of Soho. It brings a relaxed, Italian-inspired menu of small plates designed for sharing, including dishes like cauliflower fritti, parmesan brioche and other seasonal plates. The food is paired with a focused list of natural and low-intervention wines, alongside vermouth-based cocktails and desserts such as soft-serve Custardo. With outdoor seating and a lively bar space, it works well for lunch, pre-theatre dining, or drinks with friends.

Location: Unit 1, Ilona Rose House, Manette Street, London W1D 4AL. Website: forzawine.com. Instagram: @forzawine

MOI

MOI restaurant, Soho, Chef’s Choice Lunch Menu. Image courtesy of MOI

#FLODown: Yet another Soho restaurant to be on your radar is MOI, a Japanese-inspired restaurant focused on open-fire cooking and sushi, bringing together British and Japanese ingredients. The space features an open kitchen upstairs and a more intimate listening lounge downstairs, creating a distinctive atmosphere. Recognised by the Michelin Guide, they have a great 3-course Chef’s Choice Lunch Menu, featuring a selection of the kitchen’s cooking, including small plates, a main course of fish or meat, and dessert.

3-Course Chef’s Choice Lunch Menu available Monday to Friday from £38.

Location: 84 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1F 0TQ. Website: moirestaurant.com Instagram: @moi.soho