As the sun starts to show its face with slightly less hesitation and beer gardens begin their cautious reawakening, so too does brunch season. This April, the city’s brunch scene is blooming with fresh flavours, from a Peruvian take on the classic Sunday roast (yes, there’s aji amarillo involved) to a bottomless bash that could very well make you cancel your afternoon plans. Hungry yet? Thought so. Let’s dive in.

1. For an Italian Brunch: TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar 

What: Known for its inventive pizzas and stand-out Italian cocktails, TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar is putting a fresh spin on brunch as we know it with an egg-citing (sorry) new pizzetta menu inspired by classic breakfast dishes.

Eat and Drink: All served on TOZI’s signature freshly baked pizza base, the new pizzettas include Eggs alla Royale with smoked salmon, keta caviar and dill; Eggs alla Benedict featuring crispy bacon and parmesan; and the Eggs alla Florentine Tartufo, topped with portobello mushrooms, spinach and black truffle. Prefer sweet over savoury? There’s a Nutella and Banana pizzetta topped with hazelnuts and marshmallows or fluffy pancakes topped with yoghurt and fruit or streaky bacon and maple syrup. Healthier options include granola with coconut or Greek yoghurt and seasonal fruit.

Where:  art’otel, Battersea Power Station, 3A Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ

Photo credit: Rebecca Hope

2. For a Dog-Friendly Brunch: Le Pont de la Tour

What: Spring is here, and with it comes a new must-do weekend ritual: Le Brunch de la Tour at the ever-elegant, and pup-friendly, Le Pont de la Tour.

Eat and Drink: Begin with indulgent starters, from a buttery 24-month aged Comte éclair with Devon crab, to a Smoked salmon tartine or a classic gratinée Soupe à l’Oignon. For the main event, or les plats principaux, choose from a prawn-packed Burger de Crevettes, a savoury Galette with rich boudin sausage and sweet potato, or the timeless Croque Madame. End on a sweet note with golden, caramelised Crème Brûlée French toast with berry compote, or a perfectly balanced rhubarb Vacherin with fiery ginger sorbet. Enjoy with chilled Champagne and sweeping views of Tower Bridge. C’est magnifique.

Where: 36D Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE

3. For a Cantonese Brunch: Hakkasan Mayfair

What: Hakkasan Mayfair has launched its Signature Brunch – a new Sunday tradition that brings together the finest Cantonese flavours and some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.

Eat and Drink: Standout dishes include the iconic Crispy duck salad, a beautifully crafted Steamed Dim Sum Trio, and the bold, flavour-packed Stir-Fried black pepper rib eye beef finished with a splash of Merlot – perfect for sharing. Pair the Signature Brunch with a handpicked selection of classic, elevated, and boutique wines, or sip on expertly crafted cocktails

Where: 17 Bruton St, London W1J 6QB

Photo credit: Lateef Photography

4. For a Bottomless Brunch: Officina 00

What: Rooted in the traditions of Italian family-style feasting, Officina 00’s new brunch menu is available at at both restaurants (Old Street and Fitzrovia), every Saturday and Sunday. For £39 per person, guests can enjoy a snack, unlimited pasta and unlimited Rialto Prosecco Frizzante and for £45 per person, guests will have the option of unlimited spritzes for 1.5 hours.

Eat and Drink: Head Chef Elia has created a menu of homestyle dishes, designed for sharing, including snacks such aspanko lasagne with truffle, aged provolone and aioli and croquettes with wild broccoli, sausage and smoked provola before moving into pasta dishes that include spaghetti maradona with anchovies, garlic, chilli and pangrattato, and killer bucatini with ‘nduja, tomato paste and burrata. For dessert,  enjoy tiramisu correto, orange zest and cointreauandprofiteroles with lemon and chocolate.

Where: 156 Old St, London EC1V 9BW and 67 Whitfield St, London W1T 4DE

5. For a DJ Brunch: The Brush East London Grand Café

What: At The Brush East London Grand Café’s weekend DJ brunch, enjoy a dose of East End spirit whilst immersing yourself in the best beats, vibes, food and cocktails. Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm – 4pm, in the restaurant or on the terrace, there’s live DJ sets alongside a bold brunch menu, featuring a blend of classic favourites and innovative brunch spins.

Eat and Drink: We’re talking about egg specials through to fruity numbers like the Coconut and berry pancakes, to Braised short ribs served with mac & cheese. Cocktails are bright and best enjoyed at brunch – think Bloody Mary, Bellini and a Lillet and Peach Spritz.

Where: 84-86 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3JL

6. For a Peruvivan Sunday Roast: COYA Mayfair

What: Say hello to COYA Mayfair’s Azucar Sundays (£60pp), a fresh take on the traditional Sunday roast with bold Peruvian dishes, plenty of spice, and a live Latin American band to put you in the spirit.

Eat and Drink: The menu includes  a choice of appetisers like Crocantes con Guacamole, Baos de Pollo Crujiente (bao bun, crispy buttermilk chicken, pickled cucumber & yuzu kosho), Ceviche de Lubina Clasica (seabass, red onion, sweet potato, white corn, ají limo, lime, coriander), or Wontón de Carne Wagyu (Chilean wagyu, shiitake mushrooms, ají panca, Szechuan sauce). Then, indulge in a Sunday roast-style selection of meats, including Pollo a la Parilla (corn-fed baby chicken, ají panca, coriander), Asado de Res (spicy beef sirloin, crispy onion), and Grupa de Cordero a la Brasa (marinated wagyu lamb rump), each served with crispy potatoes, spring greens, charred carrots, and sauces.

Where: 118 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NW

Photo credit: Hikaru Funnell Photography