There’s long been a love affair between London’s food scene and Italian cuisine. It is so abundant in the city that innovation is hard to come by. Soho’s Osteria Vibrato is a pleasant new comer with a story to tell. Opened by restauranteur Charlie Mellor and partner Cameron Dewar, its ambience is shaped by Mellor’s background as a classically trained opera singer. The cosy and inviting restaurant…

Some of the most memorable meals do not stay with you as full experiences, but as small, specific details: the depth of a broth, the sharpness of chilli, the way a table fills gradually without much thought. For those returning from travels in Southeast Asia, these are the elements that often linger longest once back home. The question that follows is whether those moments can be found again on…

Paddington Square has dedicated the last few years to transforming the skyline above the station into a gleaming glass beacon. Taking the lift up to the 17th floor reveals CÉ LA VI, a restaurant bringing an undeniable sense of occasion to West London since late 2025. Part of a globally celebrated hospitality brand, with outposts in Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai, the London debut carries the same…

Michelin-starred sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi has spent his life mastering rice: every grain, every drop of water and every shift in climate shape his craft. Endo Kazutoshi is walking through the streets of Berlin when he mentions over the phone that rice can speak; not in words, obviously, but in subtle signals: its weight, its sound, its feel and the moment the water shifts from cloudy to clear.…

Athens – a city where late-night souvlaki meets ancient marble – has always understood drama. It makes sense that one of its most subtly radical chefs would have a painter’s perspective. Alexandros Tsiotinis, who was born in 1986 in the Greek capital, grew up surrounded by movement, noise and food. Athens is layered, contentious, sun-bleached and sea-salted; it is not a minimalist city. For…

Food is a conversation between the plate and the palate. In this dynamic, another entity sometimes comes into play: the beverage pairing, which has long been dominated by wine. Yet, in the modern theatre of fine dining, a silent revolution has been brewing. The world’s most pioneering restaurants are moving beyond raw juices and sugary soft drinks to treat the non-alcoholic pairing with the same…

The industrial bones of the old Clément-Talbot motor factory have long since traded the scent of engine oil for the aroma of burning oak and fermented dough. Now known as Ladbroke Hall, this Edwardian landmark stands as a sprawling sanctuary for the arts in West London. Schön! recently visited for a long, sun-drenched lunch to witness the latest transformation of its resident restaurant,…

Often, Michelin-starred restaurants come with a few assumptions: high prices, small portions and a hushed, formal atmosphere. Yet La Micheline – the only Spanish restaurant in Geneva that’s been awarded the honour – feels refreshingly different: the 54-seat space is brimming with warmth, with a relaxed atmosphere and a menu built around bold, unexpected flavour pairings. Steered by Head Chef…

Every great restaurant has a sense of place, but some feel like a destination all their own. For Lily Rosenthal Royal and Chef Mason Royal, the creative duo behind Max & Helen’s, that destination happens to sit in the middle of Los Angeles, where lines wrap around the block. The counter has quietly become one of the city’s most coveted seats, so much so that celebrities like Selena Gomez choose…

Schön! alive invites you to recreate the meticulously crafted dishes of renowned culinary masters. This season, impress your guests with recipes inspired by Michelin-starred restaurants from The Peninsula Hotels around the world. Skip the ordinary seafood linguine and try Andreas Block’s stunning version, enriched with a luxurious lobster-raki bisque. David Bizet shows how a humble mushroom can…

Finding a seat at Los Mochis in Notting Hill feels like stepping into a spirited celebration that spans two continents. Tucked away on Farmer Street, just a stone’s throw from the bustle of the tube station, this flagship from Thesleff Group aims to revolutionise the concept of fusion dining. Los Mochis first opened its doors in 2021, quickly establishing itself as a standout addition to the West…

After more than a decade working side by side at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, Jonny Lake and Isa Bal opened Trivet not as a grand statement, but as a natural continuation of a shared way of thinking. There was no master plan, no manifesto. It was coffee, a conversation and a mutual understanding that the time had come to do something of their own. Since opening in Bermondsey in 2019, Trivet…

Nestled in a valley of pine groves two hours north of Madrid is arguably one of the best hotels in Spain. Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is one of only five hotels in the country to hold three international Michelin Keys, the Guide’s highest ranking for hotel accommodation. But on the slopes beyond the beautifully restored 12th-century monastery, more magic is being made. This is home to one of the…

From techno parties in Paris to costume design, and finally to Berlin’s Brunnenstraße, Margaux Arabian has lived many lives. At VOLK, which she runs with her husband Oliver Chesler, she serves cuisine deeply inspired by — and learned from — her mother, Ghislaine Arabian, a former two-Michelin-starred chef. What emerges is a story about mothers and daughters, creative freedom, and the art of…