London Restaurant Guide

A new departure for the Noura group, Noura stands right next door to the original Noura Brasserie, but it's a world away from the Lebanese razzamatazz of its relatives.

17 Hobart Place, Belgravia, South West London

'Courgette flowers in beetroot tempura stuffed with Mozzarella and Ortiz anchovies' is the talk of the town and the must-order dish at this sleek contemporary venue on two floors.

2 Abingdon Road, Kensington, West London

The name is Spanish for 'lighthouse' and this bright new gastronomic beacon looks out over Turnberry Quay and Crossharbour Dock, within easy reach of Canary Wharf's conurbations.

3 Turnberry Quay, Docklands, East London

Steaks and seafood are the main events at this groovy grill-cum-cocktail bar in the heart of Fulham. Cosy alcoves, funky wallpaper, an aquarium and a stainless steel bar are features of the cabin-like dining room, and the food is reckoned to be great value for money.

125 Dawes Road, Fulham, South West London

When Moshi Moshi opened high above Liverpool Street station in 1994, it was the first restaurant in the UK to serve authentic sushi from a conveyor belt or 'kaiten'.

Unit 24, City, Central London

Crowned 'chef of the century' in his home country, Joël Robuchon is the latest big name to join the French invasion of London.

13 - 15 West Street, Covent Garden, Central London

In a commanding position on Worple Road, Bar 191 plies its trade in fine wines and tapas, it oozes Mediterranean ambience while a splash of art deco sets the seal on a stylish environment for a very social way of eating.

191-193 Worple Road, Raynes Park, South West London

Anthony Demetre and Will Smith hit the ground running when they opened Arbutus, within six months it had scooped Time Out's 'Restaurant of the Year' and 'London Newcomer of the Year' in the Good Food Guide; a Michelin star in 2007 was the icing on the cake.

63 - 64 Frith Street, Soho, West London

Ben Wright and Robin Hancock are actually brothers-in-law, but there's a great sense of family camaraderie about this enterprising set-up on fashionably foodie Borough Market.

11 Stoney Street, Borough Market, South East London

'A winner and a godsend for Soho,' was Fay Maschler's verdict on this new concept of Modern Indian dining with a fresh take on the subcontinent's cuisine.

167 - 169 Wardour Street, Soho, West London