KCR Spring 2025 Magazine - Flipbook - Page 10
What’s New in the Borough?
Kensington & Chelsea’s Latest Openings &
Events
Spring in Kensington & Chelsea is a season of renewal, and in 2025, the
borough is abuzz with exciting new openings and cultural
happenings. As one of London’s most re昀椀ned districts, known for its
elegant restaurants, exclusive boutiques, and world-class galleries,
this enclave of luxury is always evolving, o昀昀ering fresh experiences for
discerning locals and visitors alike.
From Michelin-starred restaurant debuts and high-fashion 昀氀agship
launches to art exhibitions and seasonal events, the coming months
promise a wealth of sophisticated, stylish, and utterly unmissable
experiences. Whether you’re a foodie, a fashion enthusiast, an art
collector, or a culture connoisseur, here’s what to look forward to.
New Restaurant Openings: The Most Exciting Culinary
Arrivals
The borough’s dining scene is entering a new golden age, with top international chefs setting up in Kensington & Chelsea, bringing with them
innovative concepts, immersive dining experiences, and the very best
seasonal ingredients.
La Maison Roche – A Parisian Fine Dining Experience in
Chelsea
For those who adore classic French cuisine with a contemporary twist,
La Maison Roche is the newest gastronomic jewel in Chelsea. Created by
celebrated French chef Antoine Roche, whose Parisian restaurants have
long been favoured by the fashion elite, this elegant new opening promises an exquisite seasonal tasting menu showcasing British produce with
French 昀氀air.
Expect dishes such as hand-dived scallops with caviar beurre blanc,
salt-aged beef 昀椀llet with tru昀툀e dauphinoise, and a signature Grand
Marnier sou昀툀é. With a minimalist yet intimate dining room, adorned
with artwork curated from London’s 昀椀nest galleries, this is set to be one
of the most coveted reservations in town.
Where: Pavilion Road, Chelsea
More on La Maison Roche: www.lamaisonrochelondon.com
Aiko – The Future of Modern Japanese Cuisine
Bringing a fresh take on contemporary Japanese dining, Aiko is an
exciting new opening in Kensington, combining traditional Japanese
techniques with modern molecular gastronomy. Helmed by chef Tetsuya
Nakamura, formerly of Zuma and Nobu, the restaurant features a kaiseki-style menu, omakase tasting experiences, and a bespoke sake pairing
service curated by Japan’s top sake masters.
The design of the space is equally stunning, featuring sustainable wood
interiors, a live sushi bar, and an intimate private dining room with a
view of the chef’s table. Aiko is not just a restaurant—it’s an immersive
dining experience that blends precision, artistry, and the best of seasonal Japanese ingredients.
Where: Kensington High Street
Visit Aiko: www.aikorestaurantlondon.com
