The group also operates Berber & Q in East London and Shawarma Bar in Exmouth Market. International real estate advisor Savills, acting on behalf of landlord Woven Spaces, advised on the deal which saw Carmel agree a 15-year lease.

The new 95-seater restaurant comprising over 5,000 sq. ft will open in the Spring in Market Place next to Oxford Circus. The restaurant will feature an open kitchen, a bar and 'The Garden Room' that seats up to 30 guests in a naturally light space with lots of greenery. Outside there will be a terrace accommodating up to 38 guests.

Josh Leon, Director in Restaurants and Leisure at Savills, comments: "Market Place is a fantastic spot just next to Oxford Circus with a critical mass of restaurants and outside seating. Woven Spaces have recently taken ownership of several units on the street and Carmel will be the first step in their exciting plans for the area, with another restaurant becoming available soon."

Adriana Paice Kent, Director of Woven Spaces, adds: "Woven Spaces are delighted to welcome Carmel to Market Place. Their new opening marks an exciting chapter in the ongoing transformation of the historic and culturally vibrant area, driving forward our shared vision for Market Place as a premier leisure destination in the heart of London."

Josh Katz, Founder of Carmel, also adds: "Carmel in Queen's Park has become such a cherished, local favourite and we wanted to bring the sense of this to central London. The menu will continue to focus on the Eastern Mediterranean cuisine which I love, but with a bigger kitchen and space, we can explore more with our menu."