New openings in Knightsbridge to try this month

Opening this Valentines day, Alba is bringing the romance of the Amalfi coast and the charm of alfresco dining to Brompton Road. Its warm, earthy colour palette and Venetian interior make it the ideal spot for intimate dinners and discreet lunches. With award-winning architecture, bespoke Bradley Wood art pieces and an open kitchen at the heart of the room, there’s a lot to get excited about.

Alba, 1st Floor, 70 Brompton Road, SW3 1ER; alba-ldn.uk

The Berkeley ushers in a new era of glamour with the arrival of La Môme. Renowned for its fun yet stylish atmosphere, this is luxury dining with a contemporary twist. The quintessential Mediterranean dishes offer a true taste of European cuisine, sourced from some of the freshest culinary locations. At La Môme London, every detail has been meticulously designed to create a fully immersive dining experience. Think dishes prepared tableside and cocktails served with a dramatic flourish of dry ice. The fun doesn’t end there as each evening will be accompanied by live music including a DJ, chanteur and pianist.

La Môme London, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL; the-berkeley.co.uk

Clap KA-FE is the latest venture in the globally renowned Clap portfolio. Before making its European debut in Knightsbridge in 2024, Clap garnered international acclaim at its Beirut and Dubai sites, regularly gracing the World’s Best Restaurants list for the Middle East and North Africa. Now, the unique culinary concept is coming in the form of an all-day café on Basil Street. Specialising in takeaway baked goods, all things matcha and sandos, it will offer contemporary Japanese flavours infused with a London essence. With a soft launch happening at the end of this month and official opening beginning of March, make sure to venture to this uber-cool café spot before word gets out.

Clap KA-FE, Basil Street, SW3 1AJ; claprestaurant.com