Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen is reopening from Saturday 4th with a one way system to ensure social distancing. Reserve a table on their website.

As well maintaining its new takeaway offering, the Bermondsey tapas spot is open and will remain walk-in only.

As well as maintaining its new takeaway offering, the swish Spanish restaurant is open and taking bookings.

Sager & Wilde on Paradise Row will be open with changes to their layout, and a 1h 45 minute turn time. Reservation is encouraged, especially for their fantastic terrace.

Everyone’s favourite East End caf is back, serving massive fry ups, lasagne big enough for the whole family, and puddings that’ll send you right back to bed.

The wine bar and restaurant we’d ride-or-die for is open for reservations. FYI, the wine bar will no longer accept walk-ins, but there will still be a few tables outside.

A quiet pedestrianised street in Bloomsbury, a nice outdoor seating area, and some of the best biang biang noodles you can get in London. That’s what you get at Master Wei, which has now reopened.

The popular Caribbean spot in Brixton Village will be open, outside seating included, to serve you pepper prawns and smoky jerk chicken. FYI it’s walk in only.

Kricket in Brixton are taking reservations. They’ve removed enough tables to keep dining safe but still social, and their bar is staying open late.

Caribbean comfort food spot Negril is reopening and kicking things off with a boozy brunch on their glorious terrace. Reservations can be made online.

Okan will return to serving its Osaka-style Japanese food to dine-in guests on July 4th.

From Thursday to Saturday, Salon are doing a five-course set menu for dinner. There are three sittings an evening, and you can book via their website.

Excellent Neapolitan pizzas and glug-worthy chilli sauce is just some of what you’ll get at Theo’s Pizzeria. Their original location is reopening at 12pm on July 4th. You can reserve online for groups of three or more.

Buzzy neighbourhood Ethiopian spot Zeret Kitchen is reopening on July 4th and is taking reservations via telephone.

For the last few months, this Camberwell boozer and excellent restaurant has been running a shop takeaway hatch service. They’ll still be running that, but from the 23rd they’ve also been taking reservations for dine-in, while following all the social distancing guidelines to protect staff and customers.

The Cheese Bar is reopening its Camden restaurant. They’ve rearranged it to hold half the number of diners. They’re also opening their terrace for socially distanced outdoor dining. Reserve online.

Primrose Hill classic, Lemonia is an old-school Greek spot and it’s reopening on the 4th. Call them on 020 7586 7454 to reserve a table, and know that they have some outdoor seating.

Sloane Square brasserie Colbert - aka the one with the glorious terrace - is reopening for dinner service on the 4th with a contactless menu, pre-service health checks for staff, and a reconfigured dining room. They’ll also be holding some dining tables back for walk-in customers.

Phat Phuc Noodle Bar is reopening its restaurant and its lovely little courtyard from July 4th.

Japanese izakaya and sushi specialist Dinings SW3 is taking online reservations from midday on 4th July. They will also be opening their garden for outdoor seating.

Peruvian spot Chicama is reopening its restaurant for dine-in, including it’s outdoor terrace. Reservations can be made online.

This Italian restaurant on the King’s Road in Chelsea has moved round the corner to Hollywood Road. Expect the same good-times family meal atmosphere.

14 Hills, the glitzy, feel-good forest of a restaurant in the City is reopening on July 4th, with a comeback brunch. They’re taking reservations on their website, which is where you can also find the safety measures they’ll be taking.

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta has rearranged both of its restaurant to ensure one metre distancing between guests. Aldgate and St Katherine Dock will both be open from July 4th.

Sourdough and Nordic specialities are on the menu at Ekte in the City. The Bloomberg Arcade spot has a spacious terrace and a Covid-safe plan that’s available on demand.

The big, brash, Indian barbecue restaurant opened its outdoor terrace for bookings first, with the the billiards and bar dining area opening a week later.

It may not be open 24hrs, but the sky-high all-day restaurant is back. And with an informative page of safety measures too.

Exmouth Market tapas spot Morito is taking reservations for July 4th from 12pm until late. They will have fewer tables inside, and some outdoor seating available.

Fare is reopening with limited availability to maintain social distance, and is accepting online reservations for all tables, including those on its spacious off-street terrace.

A wine bar, a sandwich haven, and one of the finest small plates restaurants in the city, Quality Wines is QCH’s little next-door sibling and is also open again.

The stalwart British restaurant is taking bookings, so yes, those confit potatoes can be on your plate very soon.

Modern Iranian spot Nutshell is reopening with new social distancing measures in place. There will be a limited number of customers allowed inside the restaurant at any one time and reservations are encouraged.

Ippudo is reopening its spacious Covent Garden spot to serve ramen from 11.30am to 10.30pm. You can reserve a table online.

Jamaica Patty Co. is reopening from noon on July 4th for walk-ins.

The Covent Garden barbecue and taco restaurant will reopen on the 6th, and there will be outdoor seating too. Head to their website for more details.

The first London branch of the worldwide chain from Taiwan is another spot that has given up on its walk-in only set up for the time being. Make a reservation from the 6th.

The Covent Garden outpost of The Petersham is a dainty spot for fancy Italian-inspired food, and you can book now.

The Covent Garden seafood specialist has reopened their restaurant, terrace, and also The Atlantic Bar. So get ready to get the oysters in.

Eat modern European dishes from the kitchen at the Henrietta Hotel out on the pedestrianised street this summer, because Henrietta Bistro has reopened.

When you’re looking for oysters, crab, and other seafood in Covent Garden, The Oystermen should be up on your list with J Sheekey. Their new Summer 2020 outdoor terrace makes it even more of a destination.

Kanada-Ya at St Giles follows their Angel branch in opening for dine-in. All the guidelines are being followed so you can swing-by for ramen when the mood takes you.

Italian small plates in an idyllic Covent Garden courtyard are what La Goccia at Petersham Nurseries are all about now they’re open again.

Hawksmoor worked with the government to develop the Covid-safe guidelines for the hospitality sector, so you better believe they’re following them. They’re also serving a reduced menu to keep things moving.

The massive booths at The Ivy are a solid socially-distant option if you’re after classic British comfort food at a restaurant that knows what it’s doing.

Social distancing shouldn’t be a problem at this consistently good brasserie which is great for any occasion you can throw at it, but especially for celebrations or any situation requiring a restaurant that’s classy, but genuinely laid back.

Ippudo is open again which is a good thing if you want ramen in more spacious surroundings. They even have a few outdoor tables.

Good news: Snackbar is open again, and their garden will be too. The Dalston café and workspace will be taking bookings, meaning you can now guarantee your bahn mi or burrito. Check the Instagram and DM to make a reservation.

Dalston’s first ocakbasi is back with a new lick of paint, and an extremely exciting new menu. Book here.

The Dalston branch of Mildred’s is the first of their four London spots to open. The all-vegetarian restaurant is taking reservations and as well as removing furniture to allow for distancing, will be giving staff daily health screenings, and making PPE and hand sanitiser available to staff and customers.

Bakery and professional-sandwichiers The Dusty Knuckle are reopening with a revamped front garden. They’ll open for lunch on Wednesdays to Sundays, for pizzas on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, and for breakfast on the weekends. Call 07436 177480 to reserve a table.

Dalston all-day small plates spot Little Duck is open for bookings now and will also keep its takeaway service going.

Excellent Neapolitan pizzas and glug-worthy chilli sauce is just some of what you’ll get at Theo’s Pizzeria. Their E&C location is reopening at 5pm on July 4th. You can reserve online for groups of three or more, and there’s some outdoor seating.

Xi’an specialist Murger Han is reopening with a new layout to ensure there is one metre between tables. They’ll accept groups of up to six people, and only take card payments.

There’s a lick of paint and a whole new tasting menu at the Drunken Butler in Farringdon. The classy French and Persian-influenced restaurant is open for bookings now, just check their website.

Luca has reopened with a raft of Covid-safe precautions, and they’re still offering their Luca at Home meal kits.

Fitzrovia Italian Circolo Popolare is accustomed to queues around the block, but the restaurant will be fully bookable for the first time from July 4th, including tables on their verdant terrace overlooking Rathbone Square.

Sushi Atelier is one of the best places in Zone 1 for good, affordable sushi, and they’re taking reservations for lunch and dinner from July 4th.

Ottolenghi’s excellent vegetable-focused (but not entirely vegetarian) Fitzrovia spot is open for lunch and dinner. Book now and thank yourself later.

Greyhound Café has reopened and is serving Thai specialities from its Fitzrovia restaurant and summer terrace.

The taste of Philadelphia returns to Fitzrovia with this American comfort food spot and dive bar which has reopened for dine-in service.

The Turkish bakery and wine bar in Fitzrovia is open Wednesday to Friday with a casual menu of pides and lahmacun.

The neighbourhood fine dining spot in Hackney is reopening on 4th July. Reserve a table on their website.

Lardo are reopening their restaurant and terrace with socially distanced tables for dine-in guests.

Late night pizza bar Martello Hall is reopening at a lower capacity, and with cashless payments only. Reservations can be made on their website.

The Hackney Road wine bar will reopen for lunch and dinner at 75% capacity from Thursday to Sunday. There will also be a space available for private dining for groups of 12. Reservations can be made online.

This neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar is taking dinner reservations from July 4th. They will be open at reduced capacity, and serving a set menu in the dining room and their a la carte menu at the bar and terrazzo. They’re also planning to add more seating outside, depending on the weather.

This neighbourhood bistro is reopening from 10am on July 4th, and is accepting online reservations. They’ll also have some tables outside which are available to book from Sunday.

This is one of our favourite coffee shops in London, and it’s reopening for all day brunch from 4th July. They will be operating at reduced capacity and so they’re recommending you reserve a table on their website.

Hackney’s favourite kinda cool and kinda casual Chinese restaurant is reopening with screens and spaced out tables. There will be some outdoor seating, but you can reserve a table inside the restaurant via their website.

Modern east London boozer The Crooked Billet is taking reservations via Facebook and Instagram. Andi’s Wadadli Kitchen is currently popped up there serving Caribbean classics, and you should note that they have an excellent beer garden.

North African-inspired tapas is the order of the day at Morito on Hackney Road. It’s more spacious than their original spot on Exmouth Market, and it’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sager and Wilde are accepting reservations at their bar and for their Hackney Road terrace - no eating required. You should know however that they’ve got a table turn time of just an hour and fifteen minutes.

Through lockdown, Ombra transformed into a deli and pastaficio, but it’s back from July 4th, with its spacious terrace next to the canal on Cambridge Heath Road.

If you didn’t manage to get L&J’s sesame noodles delivered during lockdown, then worry not, because they’re open again.

Columbia Road’s romantic Italian has set up tables on the cobbled street out front and will ‘tentatively’ see how it goes with people indoors. Email table@campaniaandjones.com to book.

Brat has temporarily left its Shoreditch home and is taking up residency at Climpson’s Arch for the summer. Book here or email arch@bratrestaurant.com.

Burro e Salvia is open for lunch only. The handmade pasta spot on Redchurch Street is operating at a limited capacity and will start opening for dinner late July.

Hackney Road’s always-buzzing gastropub and restaurant has reopened for dining on. Shotgun your spot online and don’t forget about their lovely outdoor area.

This vegan hole-in-the-wall in Hackney has added outdoor seating to their existing takeaway and delivery service. You can book a spot by emailing julian@mao-chow.com.

London’s most famous Italian restaurant is back, with perfect timing, in time for summer. Bookings are capped at two or two-and-a-half hours, and you can make them here.

Gökyüzü takeaway is great, but Gökyüzü eating in is even better. The Harringay branch of the legendary Turkish spot will be open, with outdoor seating. Just call 020 8211 8406 to book.

Llewlyn’s have had permission to extend their already lovely terrace next to Herne Hill station. They’ve also made changes inside to allow for social distancing. They’re taking reservations for lunch service on the 4th and beyond.

Trullo is reopening its doors for lunch and dinner service on July 4th. They’ve limited the amount of tables in both room to follow social distancing guidelines and reservations can be made on their website.

The wine bar and restaurant that turned itself into ‘Shop Cuvée’ throughout lockdown is open for dine-in service again. They’re accepting reservations for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

This Italian restaurant in Highbury has reopened for dine-in guests.

As well as courtyard BBQ lunches, the Highbury small plates spot are offering set dinner menus. You can bag a spot via the website.

One of north London’s most romantic spaces, Primeur is open with prix fixe and set menu options. There are two dinner sittings, at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.

The Newington Green lowkey fine-dining spot is open for bookings now. Fancy chip-shop curry sauce incoming.

Seafood specialist and inaugural winner of the just-invented Cute Restaurant Name award, Prawn on the Lawn has reopened its Islington restaurant. You can book here and, don’t worry, it’s still a fishmongers.

Southern Italian trattoria Radici will be reopening its doors on July 4th. They’ve made changes to make it safe, and reservations can be made on their website.

The Drapers Arms will be accepting online reservations only for July 4th and 5th for now. They will be arranging the place to follow government 1m+ social distancing guidelines.

Smoky brisket, smoky cauliflower, and smoky, er, salmon. It’s all in Smokehouse’s name really, and the Islington restaurant is open again.

Probably the most popular pub in north London throughout 2019, The Compton Arms is back and so are Four Legs in the kitchen. Check the website for reservations, and move fast for a garden seat.

Slick Greek spot Mazi is now taking bookings for al fresco dining in the garden.

The Prince is part pub, part drinking hall, and it’s home to some pretty good street food stalls too. Bookings are being taken for the 4th July.

Home to the creamiest fish pie of them all, Maggie Jones has reopened for dine-in and is accepting reservations.

They don’t make restaurants like Da Mario anymore. This old school Italian is open again with its outdoor seating all ready for reservations.

Ceru is back open, serving Levantine cuisine in SW7.

Barrafina Coal Drops Yard have added extra distance between stools and are running a reduced tapas menu to make things a bit more spacious for their chefs. Most importantly, for the first time at Barrafina - home to infamous queues - you can reserve. As well as the counter, there are a few seats outside, a private dining room that’s reserved for parties of three to six people, and a small terrace.

Parillan’s glorious terrace at Coal Drops Yard will be put to good use this summer. Reservations are available from July 4th and you should know that they’ve spread out the tables to allow for distancing. Alongside the grill-your-own options they launched with last summer, they’re adding new arroz dishes to the menu.

The German Gymnasium is reopening in King’s Cross. It’s been rearranged to make sure guests are socially distant from each other, and when you make your reservation on their website you’ll see all the other precautions they’re putting in place.

This British restaurant in Kings Cross is taking online reservations for 4th July. Guests will be socially distanced across three floors of indoor seating as well as their outdoor terraces.

The Coal Office has been doing grab-and-go in King’s Cross since June 18th, but they’ll be back serving their menu of Middle Eastern inspired food and excellent bread from July 4th. When you reserve, you can also ask for a seat on their Coal Drops Yard terrace.

Caravan on Granary Square is reopening. It’s got that whole industrial look going on, an eclectic menu of different cuisines, loads of space, and a pretty roomy terrace out front.

With a few spots around London now, it’s the Pancras Square location of Hoppers that opened first. The menu is a little more seafood-leaning at this branch of the Sri Lankan restaurant, and there’s also a covered terrace.

The Shoreditch, King’s Cross, and Carnaby Street branches of Dishoom are back. And now you can book for groups of up to six via their website.

This cavernous, subterranean pizza spot is a good shout for something fast, inexpensive, and easy around Coal Drops Yard. It’s only a short walk from the shops, well away from most of the crowds, and now taking reservations.

Stalwart vegetarian spot Mildreds is taking bookings of up to six people at its King’s Cross branch.

Lina Stores King’s Cross has reopened as an al fresco restaurant. Lina in Piazza is right opposite the King’s Cross restaurant with a mobile bar and gelato cart. You can reserve a table on their website.

Kama By Vineet is reopening on July 4th for walk-in only, but reservations will be accepted from Monday 6th July.

There are few things more exciting than Singburi’s legendary blackboard of specials, and the Thai café is open again. You can call 020 8281 4801 to book and check their Instagram for blackboard updates.

London’s most famed pasta restaurant is back, walk-ins and all. Only they’re virtual now. Check the Instagram for updates, download the WalkIn app, and that pici cacio e pepe will be yours soon enough. FYI, there is outdoor seating.

Piri-piri chicken spot Casa do Frango is taking online reservations to dine in their bright and airy Southwark location from the evening of July 4th. They’ve reconfigured the space to allow for social distancing and card payment only for now.

26 Grains are reopening on the 4th July with outdoor seating. They’lll be taking reservations close to the date.

Mexican spot Santo Remedio is taking reservations and will initially be opening on Friday evenings, and all-day saturday and sunday. Staff will be wearing face coverings, tables will be socially distanced, and there’s the option of outdoor seating.

Kin + Deum will be serving up their wholesome Thai food from midday on the 4th July. Email bookings@kindeum.com, with your name, contact number, number of guests, and booking time to reserve a table.

The spacious second location of Gunpowder is one the city’s best modern Indian restaurants. Head to their website to book a table.

Home to the full fat old fashioned and, well, lots of meat, steak specialist Hawksmoor is now taking reservations at its Borough location.

The seafood mini-chain has reopened its Borough and Battersea branches first. Time to get the oysters in.

Fischer’s will be open from breakfast till late after its first dinner service on July 4th. This Viennese-style brasserie in Marylebone is providing a contactless menu, pre-service health checks for all staff, and a reconfigured dining room for customer safety.

This Mediterranean restaurant in Marylebone is now taking reservations for indoor seating, which will be spaced out. They also have some outdoor tables.

This brasserie in Selfridges is reopening for all-day dining. Thermal cameras will be in place to check temperatures, and air filtration units have been installed. Bookings can be made on their website.

This legendary Marylebone chippy is reopening for dine-in customers on July 4th.

This Argentinian restaurant with bar seating is back up and running with a small, socially distanced terrace out front.

This Marylebone local is back, with a decent-sized terrace, and solid bistro food. They’ve reduced capacity, they’re giving staff health checks before each service, and are fully reservable.

The Marylebone location of the excellent Sri Lankan restaurant with that bone marrow varuval is now open.

Hide are taking reservations. This vast, multi-floored fine dining restaurant opposite Green Park didn’t skip a beat in transforming into a takeaway back in March, and they’ll be open for dinner service from the 4th.

Xi’an specialist Murger Hanhan is reopening with a new layout to ensure there is one metre between tables. They’ll accept groups of up to six people, and only take card payments.

One of London’s oldest seafood restaurants, Scott’s, is taking online reservations for the restaurant and bar area. Plus, they have an outdoor terrace. But it can’t be booked. Heads up, you need to reserve by telephone for groups larger than four.

Sexy Fish is taking online reservations for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, from July 4th.

Bombay Bustle are opening from July 4th on a reservations-only basis. Call 020 7290 4470 or head over to their website for a booking.

This upmarket but relaxed Indian restaurant in Mayfair is implementing all the social distancing guidelines and is taking reservations from the 4th.

With food so good you’ll try to eat the cutlery, Kitty Fisher’s is open with a small amount of outside and ground floor tables. Call 020 3302 1661 for updates.

The classic and always-reliable Italian in Mayfair is a go-to for a reasonably priced meal in central.

The steakhouse is reopening its Mayfair, City, and Canary Wharf restaurants simultaneously. Check the website to book.

This fun, casual, and seriously good Spanish spot in Mayfair has re-opened as a pop-up on their own extended terrace. There’s no need for a reservation they say, just pop in and say hello.

One for the tourists here, Sketch has reopened its doors in Mayfair from Friday to Sunday only.

Mayfair’s boozer with distinctly un-pub-like prices has reopned, English breakfast and all.

Core by Clare Smyth is accepting online bookings for lunch and dinner. They’re already fully booked for the 4th July, so act fast if you want a reservation in the coming weeks.

Mexican spot Taqueria is reopening from Tuesday to Thursday at a third of its usual seating capacity. It’s reservation only, so to reserve a table, email them at bookings@taqueria.co.uk.

Upmarket modern Greek dishes are back on the menu in this idyllic spot in Notting Hill that always make us feel like we’re on holiday. They also have a beautiful little patio out back.

As with sister restaurant Mazi, Suzi Tros serves modern Greek cuisine. Here they’re served in a slightly more casual style, and they’re open for reservations.

This lively, fast-casual, American-style diner is back open, serving hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and all-day breakfasts from morning till night. The adjoining cinema will be open on August 7th.

Gold’s Garden Room is a nice place to be, with its palm tree and retractable glass ceiling. It’s now open again, serving drinks and wood-fired seasonal plates.

The restaurants as you may know it is not properly open till September, but they’ve taken over the street and have renamed themselves Hereford Pavement, serving their nose-to-tail specialities throughout the summer.

Uli is a bright restaurant in Notting Hill serving food from all over Asia both inside and on their lovely roof terrace.

This Australian healthy-eating thing is back up and running.

Paddington’s open air food market is now taking online bookings, you can reserve via their website.

The Grand Duchess and The Prince Regent, both canal-boat-restaurants from London Shell Co have reopened. Make a booking if you’re a seafood fan.

Peckham wine bar and restaurant Levan (also one of our Best New Restaurants of 2019) is taking reservations for dinner on July 4th and beyond.

Kudu and Smokey Kudu are reopening for service on July 4th. Temperature checks will be mandatory for guests, and tables have been rearranged to ensure social distancing. And there are outdoor tables available for walk-ins.

Petersham Nurseries is reopening it’s Richmond café and teahouse for al fresco dining. Opening hours will be adjusted until sunset on some evenings, and bookings can be made online.

If you’re craving Vietnamese, then Sông Quê Cafe is reopening for dine-in on July 4th, reservations can be made by calling 020 7613 3222.

Rochelle Canteen is one of our favourite restaurants in London, and it’s reopening its restaurant and garden on July 4th. They’re taking online reservations now.

Italian spot Officina 00 is reopening on the 4th. They’re accepting online reservations for every day of the week except Sundays.

Piri-piri chicken spot Casa do Frango is taking online reservations to dine in their Shoreditch location from the evening of July 4th. They’ve reconfigured the space to allow for social distancing and have installed a brand new terrace for outdoor dining. They’re also operating on a card payment only for now.

London’s most famed pasta restaurant is back, walk-ins and all. Only they’re virtual now. Check the Instagram for updates, download the WalkIn app, and that pici cacio e pepe will be yours soon enough. FYI, there is outdoor seating.

The Shoreditch branch of Homeslice is reopening on July 4th. FYI they have small garden that seats two if you’d rather dine outside.

Popolo are reconfiguring their two-floor Rivington Street restaurant to allow social distancing. They’re accepting reservations for just eight seats at the bar downstairs and fifteen upstairs.

This Shoreditch BBQ spot is reopening in true Smokestak style, with a barbecue. They’ve reduced their dining room capacity by 30%, and will have a new terrace available for al fresco dining. Reservations can be made on their website.

Over the top Italian spot Gloria will be enforcing all necessary safety measures in Shoreditch. They’re also taking reservations for daytime and evening service from July 4th.

This is one of our favourite coffee shops in London, and it’s reopening for all-day brunch from July 4th. They will be operating at reduced capacity so it’s best to reserve a table on their website.

Both the Marylebone and Shoreditch branches of the Peruvian all-day restaurant are open and taking reservations.

A no-brainer when you’re craving steak or a gargantuan roast, Blacklock’s Shoreditch chophouse is open for reservations.

One of London’s few Burmese restaurants, Lahpet in Shoreditch is open from Thursday till Sunday weekly.

The Shoreditch, King’s Cross, and Carnaby Street branches of Dishoom are back. And now you can book for groups of up to six via their website.

Home to some 10/10 sticky, chilli and fish sauce covered chicken wings, the Thai spot has reopened in Shoreditch for walk-ins and bookings of up to six.

The Turkish restaurant has reopened with a choice of set dinner menus from its Shoreditch home.

As well as running the summer pop-up at Climpson’s Arch, the Shoreditch restaurant has reopened. There are fewer tables so expect a reservation to be even harder to get than it used to be.

This Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho is now accepting reservations for 4th July for indoor and al fresco dining.

Zédel won’t be having any live bands playing in the near future because that’s against government guidelines, but there will still be enough going on in their enormous dining room when it reopens on the 4th. There’ll be a contactless menu, pre-service health checks for all staff, and a reconfigured dining room at this Piccadilly Circus landmark.

Favourites like japchae and topokki are on the menu at this Chinatown restaurant, but they specialise in Korean bbq. They’re taking reservations from July 4th.

Soho’s neighbourhood restaurant, 40 Dean Street is serving Italian specilities like chicken milanese and black ink linguini from the 4th. Reserve a table on their website.

Pastaio are serving their homemade pasta in Soho from lunchtime on the 4th. Email carnaby@pastaio.co.uk to get a table in their Soho restaurant.

Ceviche will be serving their Peruvian specialities to a reduced capacity. Reserve a table over on their website, and if the weather’s good, keep your fingers crossed for a table on their new outside terrace, which promises to bring a little bit of Lima to Soho this summer.

Copita is reopening for eat-in tapas on July 4th, call them on 020 7287 7797 to reserve a table, and keep an eye on their Instagram page for news of a new outdoor seating area.

Ugly Dumpling is taking online reservations for July 4th. They only have four tables, and outdoor seating is walk-in only, so you’ll definitely want to plan ahead.

Bone Daddies across London will be opening on a walk-in basis only. Safety precautions include reduced capacity, contact tracing measures, plus front-of-house staff will be wearing face masks.

JinLi, one of the best spots in town for Sichuan food, are reopening on the 4th.

It’s a restaurant, it’s a members club, and it’s home to the smoked eel sandwich. Quo Vadis is taking bookings.

The super-popular tapas spot is open for reservations now. As usual, there will be (limited) outside seating.

Soho’s legendary pub has reopened its dining room again for boozy lunches, dinners, and everything in between. Space is even more limited than usual, so call 0203 985 7603, or email frenchhousereservations@gmail.com.

The Shoreditch, King’s Cross, and Carnaby Street branches of Dishoom are back. And now you can book for groups of up to six via their website.

Sri Lankan spot Paradise has reopened its Soho restaurant. Bookings are now open, via the website.

Soho’s OG plant-based spot has reopened with a new terrace on a freshly rolled out lawn covering a closed-to-traffic Lexington Street.

The little spot in Soho has added a grab-and-go hatch so you can now get its excellent mazeh and kebab both inside and to go.

Yauatcha has reopened so if you simply can’t wait to get those venison puffs in you, reserve now.

How many times every ‘Press for Champagne’ button will be scrubbed, we do not know. But we guesstimate a lot, seeing as Bob Bob is back and you can book online.

It only opened at the end of 2019, but Manteca took no time at all becoming a go-to in Soho for handmade pasta and huge hunks of meat. They’ve reduced capacity by 40% to make sure things are socially distanced, but they’re making up for it by also selling sandwiches out of a hatch.

A no-brainer when you’re craving steak or a gargantuan roast, Blacklock’s Soho chophouse is open for reservations now.

The Romilly Street branch of the dim sum specialist is the second to reopen (after London Bridge) and has got offers on drinks. They’re also doing takeaway and delivery through apps.

One of the best places to eat Thai food in the West End has grown a terrace. Kiln will also be taking reservations at the bar for the first time.

For handmade pasta, the bigger Bancone on Golden Square in Soho is a good place to be. They’re taking reservations for up to four people for lunch and dinner from the 28th.

The original Bao is back open and also offering takeaway for the first time.

The excellent Southwark pub is now taking reservations by telephone for July 4th, but keep in mind that their outdoor picnic tables are given on a first come first served basis.

Middle-Eastern inspired spot Bubala will be back up and running, cooking a set menu of vegetarian and vegan dips and breads. Reservation lines are open for lunch and evening service from day one.

Som Saa are offering collection, local delivery, and now reservations. Book online for a table at the Thai-inspired spot in Spitalfields.

All-day Eastern Mediterranean spot Brother Marcus is kicking off its 4th July reopening with brunch. There will be both indoor seating and al fresco dining, food orders and payment will be done via mobile phone from your table, and reservations can be made online.

The original Spitalfields branch of this excellent modern Indian spot follows the Tower Bridge branch in reopening to reservations and walk ins on a socially-distant basis.

The Wolseley is reopening from dinner service on the 4th with a contactless menu, pre-service health checks for all staff, and a reconfigured dining room.

The super-swanky Chinese restaurant is open for bookings and black cards now.

The West African-influenced fine dining spot is now taking reservations. They’re also be launching a delivery and collection service.

The St. James’s restaurant has installed transparent protective barriers between tables, and is taking bookings for lunch and dinner.

This Italian spot in St Johns Wood is accepting online reservations for the 4th July.

The excellent Italian sharing plates spot in Stoke Newington is open for set menu dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Call 020 7254 0364 to book.

This ‘modern Australian’ small plates and natural wines spot is back up and running in Stoke Newington with a seven-course tasting menu.

The bun specialists in Tooting are opening for weekend brunches and also dinner from Wednesday through to Sunday.

The little Italian spot on Shad Thames will be open from Wednesday to Saturday, with two dinner sittings at 6pm and 8:30pm. There will be a set, seasonal, changing menu, and you can book online.

Darby’s is reopening on a 1m+ basis. The Nine Elms spot will be subjecting its staff to health checks before every service and has rearranged the seating to allow for social distancing. Reservations are recommended, although they’re not taking bookings on the terrace because, weather. But they will offer tables up to customers with reservations inside on a first priority basis.

Dominique Ansel Bakery, home to cronuts and cookie shots, is reopening from 9am July 4th. With a new spaced out floor plan in place, walk-in guests will be able to sit inside, and on the garden terrace. Only cashless payments will be accepted.

This popular neighbourhood spot is back selling its homely food, now with a large terrace on West End Lane.

Lunch and dinner reservations can now be made for July 4th at Kerridge’s Bar and Grill. If you’re looking for a comfy booth, this is your place.

The legendary BYOB Punjabi spot in Whitechapel will reopen with a reduced staff on the 6th. The legendary queue will be replaced with reservations. Call 020 7247 9543 top make one.

Kricket are taking reservations to eat Indian-inspired dishes on their tropical terrace at Television Centre.