The cold and gloom are here, the coats are out and the heating is firmly on: winter has well and truly set in. Gone are the days of al fresco dining; it’s now time for cosy pubs and restaurant food that makes you feel toasty. London is buzzing with new restaurant openings and exciting foodie partnerships, so there’s no better time to get stuck into some delicious dishes.

From an all-you-can-eat-lasagne celebrating indulgent dining to a new Gordon Ramsay restaurant, there’s something in the capital to suit all tastes this month. To help you plan, we’ve put together a list of some of the best additions to hit the London food scene this February.

Happy dining.

This month, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is taking London’s restaurant and bar scene to new levels with the opening of three stunning culinary and libationary experiences.

22 Bishopsgate has become home to Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay and is now London’s highest restaurant, offering an Asian-inspired menu with stunning 360° views of the city and beyond. Guests are invited to create lasting memories over exceptional food all while gazing down at London landmarks including Tower Bridge, The Shard and St Paul’s Cathedral.

22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ

Dough Hands has opened a second permanent residency at The Old Nun’s Head. You can expect combinations like stracciatella and Calabrian chilli, which leans toward classic Italian, while pepperoni and jalapeño are available for more of a New York vibe – all served on a light, crispy base.

15 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ

With Masterchef: The Professionals’ semi-finalist chef Victor Okunowo at the helm of the kitchen, Shakara promises to showcase the finest flavours of Nigeria, Ghana and the Gambia and bring the vibrancy of these cultures and cuisines to the heart of Marylebone.

66 Baker Street, W1U 7DJ

The new restaurant is set to further ignite Queen Park’s dining scene and brings a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine, blending fire-grilled specialties with tapas-style sharing plates in a warm, stylish setting. Guests can expect a menu that celebrates the simplicity of the Mediterranean, with standout dishes such as shoulder of Pyrenean lamb, grilled octopus skewers, Iberico charcuterie and stuffed peppers.

6A-8A Lonsdale Road, Queen’s Park, NW6 6RD

Stepping away from the small-plate trend dominating London’s dining scene, this new restaurant leans into a communal, indulgent style of dining. Senza Fondo is serious about food and will transport guests to Italy via New York, with a menu dedicated to elevating comfort food to new heights and fresh pasta. The all-you-can-eat lasagne is the menu’s star attraction, accompanied by stacks of mortadella with pistachio to be shared family-style, and a lasagne-style pizzette.

1 Rufus Street, Shoreditch, N1 6PE

Applebee’s has now reopened in Borough Market with a fresh concept, brand new menu and a redesigned space. Still independent, what started as a family-run fishmonger has continuously evolved across the years, and its menu is dedicated to sustainable British seafood and still inspired by what lands on the Devon and Cornwall dayboats each morning.

5 Stoney Street, Borough Market, SE1 9AA

Images: courtesy of venues