# London dining highlights and restaurant reviews

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/london-dining-highlights-and-restaurant-reviews
> Updated: 2026-08-16T17:20:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Following its opening on Pollen Street in Mayfair, the London restaurant Chez Rose, led by chef-owner Spencer Metzger and head chef Mark Catchpole, received critical acclaim for its French-inspired menu and atmosphere. 

By mid-August, the establishment was included in critic Grace Dent’s list of top London restaurant recommendations for 2026, alongside other notable city dining locations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Grace Dent selects top London restaurants for 2026

Grace Dent shares her curated list of top London restaurants for 2026, featuring establishments such as Chez Rose, Kudu, Wildflowers, Oma, and The Dover.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grace-dent-selects-top-london-restaurants-for-2026

### 2026-08-02: Chez Rose in London hailed as 2026 dining highlight

Chez Rose, a new Mayfair restaurant by Spencer Metzger with head chef Mark Catchpole, offers French‑inspired dishes and has been praised as a 2026 dining highlight.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chez-rose-in-london-hailed-as-2026-dining-highlight

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