Knightsbridge
Reporting on foodservice and hospitality developments in one of London’s most high-profile districts, covering premium restaurant launches, luxury hotel F&B operations, high-street dining trends, and shifts in consumer behaviour among affluent local and international clientele. This section provides valuable insight for operators, chefs, and brand leaders navigating competition, pricing, staffing, and innovation in a market defined by exclusivity, tourism, and reputation-driven dining experiences.
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchNews
Abc kitchens restaurant to open at The Emory in April
Abc kitchens, a new restaurant by French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, will open on 4 April 2024 at The Emory in Knightsbridge. Abc kitchens will be the exclusive UK restaurant of Vongerichten’s celebrated trilogy from New York – abc kitchen, abcV and abc cocina – all sitting under one roof for…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/23
November saw a 4% year-on-year rise in sales for leading hospitality groups, the CGA RSM hospitality business tracker revealed, which has extended a 14-month streak of like-for-like sales increases. While pubs surged 5% and restaurants hit 4.9% growth, bars saw a 6.9% decline. Notably, London’s total sales growth of 3.5%…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Sale e Pepe to relaunch with new design
Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge, London, has announced that it is set to renovate the restaurant and relaunch with a new look to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. With the Thesleff Group now at the helm, Sale e Pepe will be ushered into its “Renaissance era”. Led by luxury…
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Aug- 2023 -16 AugustRestaurants
Sumosan Twiga to reopen following complete interior renovation
Japanese and Italian-inspired restaurant Sumosan Twiga in Knightsbridge is set to reopen its doors in September following a complete interior renovation. After it was established by entrepreneur and F1 legend, Flavio Briatore in 1998, the Twiga brand landed in Knightsbridge in 2016 as a partnership between two restaurants, Sumosan and…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Geode to open in Knightsbridge
Neha Beriwala of Arrow Hospitality, who’s restaurant portfolio includes Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair, has announced the launch of Geode on Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge. Geode, a vibe-dining concept introduced to Knightsbridge by Salvatore Broccu and Marios Louvaris (formerly of Novikov Group), focuses on contrast and theatrical experiences…
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Apr- 2023 -3 AprilNews
Prada Caffè pop-up opens in Harrods
Fashion retailer Prada has opened its first Prada Caffè pop-up at Harrods for a limited time only. The new pop-up at Knightsbridge will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, small bites and aperitivo. Inside, the walls, ceilings and velvet-upholstered sofas and armchairs are coloured with the brand’s iconic green. The floors reproduce…
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Feb- 2023 -3 FebruaryRestaurants
Three-star Michelin chef Masayoshi Takayama to make UK debut at Harrods
Harrods has announced an upcoming partnership with the renowned, three-star Michelin Guide chef Masayoshi “Masa” Takayama. The partnership will see chef Masa bring his signature Japanese cuisine to the UK for the first time in a prime location within the iconic Knightsbridge store. Takayama has run New York’s three-Michelin-starred sushi…
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1 FebruaryRestaurants
Thesleff Group acquires Sale e Pepe
The Thesleff Group, which operates Los Mochis and Viajante87, has acquired Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe restaurant based in Knightsbridge London. The acquisition of the restaurant includes the leasehold of the property and the rights to the brand. Previous owner of the restaurant Toni Corricelli is retiring after setting up…
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Nov- 2022 -28 NovemberRestaurants
Lucarelli Restaurant opens in Knightsbridge
A new venture of restaurant chain Lucarelli has opened on the fifth floor of Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, with a menu designed by chef Aldo Zilli. With room for 60 diners, Lucarelli’s has created chianina beef ravioli, a dish from Tuscany, especially for his new residence. Dishes are inspired from different…
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Sep- 2022 -1 SeptemberFeatures
Chef Claudio Covino on the intimate environment of The Franklin
How did you get into the industry and what would you say was your first serious position as a chef? I grew up in a family of farmers where we used to cultivate almost everything we needed for our everyday life. I learned to cook what grew from the land…
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