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Restaurants in Bankside

• Cantina Vinopolis

  Vinopolis is the South Bank's oenophilic attraction 'par excellence', combining a vast wine merchant's, a museum, tasting facilities, tours and much more besides - The Cantina is housed under the magnificent Victorian railway arches on Bankside and is dramatically designed with vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, ceramic tiles and an open kitchen.

  1 Bank End, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Mercure London City, The Loft Restaurant

  Situated within the stylish Mercure London City hotel, close to the London Eye, the Globe and Tate Modern, the Loft is a light, airy and tastefully decorated contemporary restaurant offering an accessible menu of European-influenced dishes.

  71-79 Southwark Street, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Swan at the Globe

  Founded by pioneering actor/director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a groundbreaking venture dedicated to exploring the bard's work and incorporating not only the re-invented Globe Theatre but exhibitions and educational resources as well.

  21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Tas Pide

  Like its elder brother, Tas, this great-value Turkish hangout is a godsend for culture vultures heading for the Old Vic and South Bank.

  20-22 New Globe Walk, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Turkish

• Tate Modern Restaurant

  Whether you have been admiring the contemporary artwork in the gallery, had a hard morning in the office or fancy chilling out during the afternoon, the restaurant high up on Level 7 of the Tate Modern suits just about every need.

  Tate Modern, Level 7, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Real Greek

  The Bankside outpost of The Real Greek mini-chain is a must for anyone visiting the South Bank, as it stands right next to the Globe Theatre and only a stone's throw from the Tate Modern.

  Units 1 & 2 Riverside House, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Greek

• Tsuru

  London's famous 'sustainable sushi restaurant', Tsuru (named after Japan's iconic crane) is a cool, clean-cut newcomer on the pedestrian link between Southwark Street and Sumner Street in Bankside.

  4 Canvey Street, Bankside, South East London - Cuisine: Japanese

Restaurants in Bermondsey

• Delfina

  A short walk under the tracks of London Bridge and you come upon Defina on Bermondsey Street, a haven away from the bustle of Tooley Street.

  50 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: British

• Tentazioni

  Tentazioni a plush, animated restaurant has been dishing out 'pure Italian cuisine' in Bermondsey since opening in 1997. It occupies a converted warehouse, discreetly tucked away not far from Tower Bridge, and the ground-floor dining room has been done out in evocative Tuscan style.

  2 Mill Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Modern Italian

• Alfie's Bar & Kitchen, Bermondsey Square Hotel

  Sourcing some of Britain's finest produce from nearby Borough Market and Billingsgate Market, Alfie's at the Bermondsey Square Hotel is a significant addition to Bermondsey's growing dining scene.

  Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Bengal Clipper

  The Bengal Clipper at Shad Thames opened in 1994, the sister restaurant of the Bengal Trader in Spitalfield and it runs along similar lines, with the emphasis on eye-catching interior design and an Indian menu that aims for creativity.

  11 - 12 Cardamom Building, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• Blueprint Café

  Dazzling views of the river, Tower Bridge and the 'Gherkin' are just part of the attraction at the Blueprint Café at Shad Thames, an outpost of the Conran empire (now D&D London).

  The Design Museum, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Butlers Wharf Chop House

  What could be more reassuringly patriotic than tucking into steak and kidney pud at Butlers Wharf Chop House in the shadow of Tower Bridge at The Butlers Wharf Building in Shad Thames? In fact, this homage to all things British is almost the gastronomic equivalent of The Last Night of the Proms: Britannia certainly rules here, and the décor reinforces the illusion by conjuring up the style of a boating shed or cricket pavilion.

  The Butlers Wharf Building, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: British

• Cantina del Ponte

  'Tuscany-upon-Thames' could be the moniker for this wonderfully relaxed venue Cantina del Ponte, which is part of the Conran-inspired gastro-complex (now D&D London) on Butlers Wharf at Shad Thames.

  The Butlers Wharf Building, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• La Lanterna

  A long-standing favourite for old-school trattoria food in Bermondsey, La Lanterna is tucked away in a side street just over Tower Bridge.

  6-8 Mill Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Le Pont de la Tour

  Le Pont de la Tour is the jewel in the crown of the Butlers Wharf complex at Shad Thames, Le Pont de la Tour is a glamorous, elegant and stylish riverside rendezvous.

  The Butlers Wharf Building, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Lovage

  In the lavish contemporary space formerly occupied by Hara the Circle Bar, Lovage invites diners to embark on 'a sensory dining journey', according to the owners.

  13 - 15 The Circle, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• The Garrison

  Originally The Yorkshire Grey, then The Honest Cabbage, this Bermondsey boozer now cuts the mustard as The Garrison, a bright, light gastro pub in the classic mould - complete with antiques, shelves of books and stripped floors.

  99-101 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Village East

  'Gum-chewingly New York,' quipped Terry Durack in The Independent about Village East a hip venture that aims to bring a slice of sharp Manhattan to downtown Bermondsey, close to London Bridge.

  171 - 173 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Zucca

  Zucca is a welcome addition to the Bermondsey restaurant scene serving modern Italian food. Opened in 2010 by chef, proprietor Sam Harris a former River Café employee, it has already been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the new Michelin Guide.

  184 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, South East London - Cuisine: Modern Italian

Restaurants in Blackheath

• Zerodegrees

  Part microbrewery, part pizzeria, this pioneering venue in Blackheath Village takes its name from its location, zero degrees longitude, apparently.

  29 - 31 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Bella Vista Cucina Italiana

  The all new Bella Vista has been completely restyled by Host Patron Francesco Brusa who has created a traditional Italian family restaurant atmosphere which makes eating at Bella Vista Cucina Italiana a memorable Italian experience.

  3/5 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Chapters All Day Dining

  Set in the heart of Blackheath Village Chapters All Day Dining offers user-friendly breakfasts, all-day menus and weekend brunch as the main events.

  43 - 45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Everest Inn

  Despite its name, this isn't a pub but a family-run neighbourhood restaurant specialising in Nepalese cuisine – with a supporting cast of well-known dishes from the traditional Indian curry house repertoire.

  41 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Nepalese

• Laicram Thai Restaurant

  A long-running local favourite, hidden away down a leafy side street close to Blackheath station, Laicram Thai Restaurant is valued for its cosy atmosphere and authentic Thai food.

  1 Blackheath Grove, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Thai

• Locale

  Formerly known as Loco, this is the founder member of a mini chain of neighbourhood Italian restaurants aimed deliberately at the local populus.

  1 Lawn Terrace, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ratchada Thai Restaurant

  Ratchada has been delivering the goods since opening in 2003, and is now established as a reliable Blackheath favourite for authentic Thai food.

  129 Lee Road, Blackheath, South East London - Cuisine: Thai

Restaurants in Borough Market

• Fish! Restaurant

  Sandwiched between a railway bridge and Southwark Cathedral, Fish! occupies a grand glass and steel pavilion right at the heart of that foodie Mecca, Borough Market.

  Cathedral Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

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

  11 Stoney Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Feng Sushi

  Part of a likeable mini-chain with six informal, café-style restaurants/takeaways dotted around the capital (visit their website for details), this branch of Feng Sushi is handily placed just a stroll from Borough Market.

  13 Stoney Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Market Porter

  Widely regarded as London's premier real ale pub, the Market Porter originally set out its stall in 1508 and has been going strong ever since.

  9 Stoney Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Roast

  Roast restaurant is situated overlooking Borough Market, London's oldest food Market with views of St. Paul's Cathedral. When Iqbal Wahhab opened The Cinnamon Club it was a personal crusade to change the way we think about Indian cuisine.

  The Floral Hall, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: British

• Silka Restaurant

  Silka tries to provide a soothing antidote to the frenetic foodie hustle-and-bustle of Borough Market. The restaurant is below stairs and it has been thoughtfully designed to create the calming illusion of a horizontal, layered landscape with clouds floating above.

  6-8 Southwark Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• Southwark Rooms

  This cool, fashionable Southwark Rooms rose from the ashes of a down-at-heel Borough Market boozer and is now one of the top local choices for cocktails, private parties and late-night frivolity.

  60 Southwark Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Tapas Brindisa

  The name Brindisa is derived from 'brindis' – a Spanish word meaning 'to raise your glass' or 'make a toast'.

  18-20 Southwark Street, Borough Market, South East London - Cuisine: Tapas

Restaurants in Camberwell

• The Crooked Well

  The Crooked Well is a very welcome addition to Camberwell in tree lined Grove Lane, a short stroll from Denmark Hill Station.

  16 Grove Lane, Camberwell, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Sun & Doves

  'Food Drink Art' is the mantra that drives this neighbourhood gastro-pub/gallery, which is now recognised as Camberwell's favourite local destination.

  61-63 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Catford

• Eastern Queen Restaurant

  A bastion of the south London Chinese restaurant scene for more than 30 years, the Eastern Queen is a local institution valued for its friendly, personal service and great-value food.

  85a Rushey Green, Catford, South East London - Cuisine: Chinese

Restaurants in Crystal Palace

• Tamnag Thai

  Established in 1988 in the very heart of Crystal Palace's thriving restaurant enclave, Tamnag Thai continues to go from strength to strength.

  50 - 54 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Thai

• Crystal Palace Tandoori

  Crystal Palace Tandoori, on the site of what was Viva Goa is a neighbourhood South London restaurant on Westow Hill, which is gaining a solid reputation for its authentic Indian regional cooking.

  24 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• Domali Café Bar

  Some of the best all-day vegetarian breakfasts in the capital are served at Domali Cafe, this 'wonderfully chilled', casually laid-back stalwart of the Crystal Palace scene.

  38 Westow Street, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Vegetarian

• Joanna's

  Opened by John and Christina Ellner in 1978, this Crystal Palace thirty-something started life as an American diner and got its name from John's habit of regularly playing the 'old Joanna'.

  56 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Lorenzo's

  Back in 1985, Lorenzo Nargi and his wife Jane set up this neighbourhood 'ristorante and pizzeria' in a simple lock-up shop on Westow Hill in Crystal Palace.

  73 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Mediterranea

  Effisio Fronteddu (one-time manager of Olivo) has moved to pastures new and set up this family-run restaurant in the outer regions of Crystal Palace.

  21 Westow Street, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Numidie

  There's a laid-back, bohemian feel and genuine character to this affable restaurant opposite the Crystal Palace branch of Woolworths. The location may not be up to much, but the place itself oozes colour and atmosphere with lots of ethnic artefacts dotted around the basement bar and ground-floor dining room.

  48 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: North African

• The Exhibition Rooms

  The Exhibition Rooms in Crystal Palace takes its inspiration from the Great Exhibition of 1851, and the restaurant aims to be a focal point for the local community as well as a destination for the surrounding area.

  69 - 71 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Dulwich

• Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante

  Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante in Dulwich is the South London outpost of the well-liked tapas bars that are based in the City.

  481 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Beauberry House Restaurant & Bar

  Beauberry House Restaurant is set in the exclusive area of Dulwich Village, a short train journey from Victoria Station. Entrepreneur Ibi Issolah made his name at L'Entranger, a high-class French joint in Kensington, but defected to the rural fringes of the metropolis in 2004.

  Gallery Road, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Franklins

  A happy marriage of South London local boozer and cheery bistro-style restaurant, Franklins serves its neighbourhood admirably. The blue-tiled frontage opens into a buzzy bar with real ales, and beyond that is a casual dining room with paper cloths and utilitarian wooden furniture.

  157 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: British

• Le Chardon

  'Chardon' means thistle and images of the eponymous prickly plant appear on the tiled walls of this one-time grocer's shop turned authentic French bistro.

  65 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: French

• Locale

  The Locale group marches on with this recent arrival in East Dulwich. Like its siblings it is aimed fairly and squarely at the local populus and is a good-looking neighbourhood Italian with two dining areas and a cocktail bar for drinks and stuzzichini; exposed brickwork, chandeliers, antique mirrors and Italian artwork set the tone, with a sunny terrace for alfresco dining.

  58-60 East Dulwich Road, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Palmerston Bar & Dining Room

  Eye-catching, ornate chandeliers sourced from Deptford Market catch the eye in this fully formed gastro pub The Palmerston Bar & Dining Room on Lordship Lane, East Dulwich.

  91 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Tandoori Nights

  Munir Hassan and his two sons have turned this neighbourhood curry house into the pick of the bunch on Lordship Lane.

  73 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• The Crown & Greyhound

  Known locally as 'The Dog', this fine old Victorian pub was built to replace two local hostelries (you've guessed it!) and it has become a firm favourite with Dulwich locals and visitors to the area.

  73 Dulwich Village, Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Elephant and Castle

• Dragon Castle

  Breathing new life into a grim, grey area of the city that is scheduled for long-term regeneration, the Dragon and Castle is a terrific and exciting restaurant occupying the ground floor of a swanky office block.

  114 Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, South East London - Cuisine: Chinese

Restaurants in Forest Hill

• Babur

  A recent design makeover has given new life to this long-running Indian restaurant, Babur at Forest Hill. 'Art is integral to Babur,' say the owners and the interior is now filled with marvellous 'kalamkari' dyed fabrics, hand-woven 'kantha' table runners, antique print blocks and Raj mirrors from a Nawab's palace.

  119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• Le Querce

  This family-run 'ristorante and bruschetta bar' is on a mission to bring the true taste of Italian home cooking to the environs of Forest Hill.

  66-68 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Dartmouth Arms

  The original Dartmouth Arms was built next to the old Croydon Canal around 1815 and served beer and tea for the travellers; today, the current building stands right by Forest Hill railway station and provides an equally valuable service for today's commuters.

  7 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Greenwich

• The Old Royal Naval College, King William Restaurant

  The Old Royal Naval College is one of the great baroque masterpieces of English architecture, set in spectacular landscaped grounds by the River Thames at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.

  10 Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: European

• Gaucho

  This stunning branch of Gaucho at The O2 is spread over three floors and features a 100 cover cocktail lounge with a luxurious sunken seating area, a 136 cover restaurant adjoined by a sumptuous balcony lounge which overlooks the bustling crowds entering the arena, and a unique, flexible event space which can accommodate after show parties and bespoke dining for parties of 8 up to 150.

  The O2, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: South American

• Inside

  A big hit with theatregoers, this bustling little place also promises plenty of fun and good food for the denizens of Greenwich at any time.

  19 Greenwich South Street, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: European

• Rivington Grill

  Following the success of their first restaurant in Shoreditch, the owners of Rivington recently opened a younger sister, The Rivington Grill attached to the Picturehouse Cinema in Greenwich.

  Greenwich Picturehouse Cinema, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Greenwich Union

  Flagship of Alastair Hook's ground-breaking Meantime Brewery, the Greenwich Union serves 'lots of lovely beer' in an unstuffy setting of flagstone floors, wood panelling and arty design work.

  56 Royal Hill, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The North Pole, Piano Restaurant

  Since opening some five years ago, the North Pole Piano Restaurant has quickly established itself as one of Greenwich's 'hippest hangouts', noted for its animated atmosphere and friendly feel.

  131 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Old Brewery

  Located within the magnificent Grade II Listed Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, The Old Brewery offers a comfortable combination of a restaurant, cafe, bar and brewery.

  The Pepys Building, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Spread Eagle

  The Spread Eagle is part tourist attraction, part re-invented seventeenth-century London coaching inn, The Spread Eagle restaurant continues to pull in crowds from the nearby Greenwich Theatre and beyond.

  1 - 2 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern French

Restaurants in Herne Hill

• Lombok

  A favourite with Herne Hill locals, this box-like dining room get packed with customers enjoying consistently good ethnic food, although it's not a place for intimate chats.

  17 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, South East London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

Restaurants in Kennington

• Kennington Tandoori

  This stalwart Indian Tandoori restaurant, the Kennington Tandoori or KT as it's fondly called, first opened its doors in 1985 on a busy stretch of Kennington High Road.

  313 Kennington Road, Kennington, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

• The Lobster Pot

  Cast yourself adrift in oceans of seafood, advises Hervé Régent, the French Chef Proprietor of this quirky Kennington restaurant called The Lobster Pot and don't be put off if you hear the sound of seagulls or melodious sea shanties, it's all part of London's slightly surreal experience known as The Lobster Pot.

  3 Kennington Lane, Kennington, South East London - Cuisine: French

• Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec

  A true evocation of French flavour in a lovingly remodelled English pub in Kennington, Brasserie Toulouse-Lautrec offers atmospheric brasserie-style dining downstairs and first class refreshment and snacks in the piano and wine bar upstairs.

  140 Newington Butts, Kennington, South East London - Cuisine: French

• The Tommyfield

  The Tommyfield located on the corner of Cleaver Street and busy Kennington Lane is part of the award winning group of Renaissance pubs.

  185 Kennington Lane, Kennington, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Lambeth

• Chino Latino

  Like its siblings in Nottingham and Leeds, the London branch of sexy outfit Chino Latino is housed in the local Park Plaza Hotel Lambeth, in this case overlooking the Albert Embankment.

  Riverbank Park Plaza, Lambeth, South East London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

Restaurants in London Bridge

• Magdalen

  Everything about Magdalen on Tooley Street looks appetising. The original premises (formerly Fina Estampa) has been brought back to life with mirrors on claret walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

  152 Tooley Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Barrowboy & Banker

  Situated on the south side of London bridge in front of Southwark Cathedral, what a great way to make use of an old bank!

  6-8 Borough High Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Champor Champor

  Champor-Champor is a Malay expression that roughly translates as 'mix-and-match' and at first glance that's exactly what this wacky, London Bridge restaurant looks like.

  62 - 64 Weston Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Malaysian

• Skinkers

  Part of the Davy's chain of wine bars and one of a trio on Tooley Street, Skinkers stands underneath the Arches beneath London Bridge station next door to the London Dungeon.

  42 Tooley Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• The Cooperage

  Under London Bridge station, this is one of three branches of Davy's wine bar chain on Tooley Street. The Cooperage Ale and Port House – to use its full title – serves Cumberland sausages, steak sandwiches and cheese and pickles in the bar.

  48-50 Tooley Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• The Mug House

  One of a trio of Davy's wine bars on Tooley Street right below London Bridge, offering traditional true Brit food and an extensive wine list, all in an historic setting.

  3 Tooley Street, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• Vivat Bacchus

  Younger sibling to the highly successful Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon, the London Bridge venue is also a magnet for fans of fine wine and fine food (especially cheese).

  4 Hays Lane, London Bridge, South East London - Cuisine: Global

Restaurants in New Cross

• Thailand

  Ignore the unprepossessing location and focus on the food in this canteen-style Thai restaurant, which has been serving New Cross admirably for a good many years.

  15 Lewisham Way, New Cross, South East London - Cuisine: Thai

Restaurants in Peckham

• Ganapati Restaurant

  'A little southern star,' was how one reviewer summed up Ganapati a beguiling little South Indian restaurant in a swanky Peckham backstreet.

  38 Holly Grove, Peckham, South East London - Cuisine: Indian

Restaurants in Rotherhithe

• Simplicity

  'Simplicity isn't just our name, it's also our mission statement,' claims Lawrence Lingard, chef/proprietor of this impressive local newcomer. It's situated in the heart of historic Rotherhithe, opposite the famous Brunel Tunnel Museum, and it seems to tick all the right boxes.

  1 Tunnel Road, Rotherhithe, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in South Bank

• Brasserie Joël

  Chef Joël Antunes makes a welcome return to London with his self-named Brasserie Joël, located on the first floor of the new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, near the London Eye Houses of Parliament, National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall.

  Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: French

• Canteen

  Like its award-winning elder brother in Spitalfields, the Festival Hall branch of Canteen goes all out to fly the flag for Bulldog British food as it used to be – complete with a hefty dollop of nostalgia on the side.

  Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: British

• National Theatre, Terrace Bar and Food

  The Terrace Bar and Food on the Ltttleton side of the National Theatre has fantastic views over the river Thames and is a popular destination for theatre goers and diners looking for an informal buzzy atmosphere.

  Level 2, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: International

• Oxo Tower

  Take the express lift to the eighth-floor of the red-brick Oxo building, which rises like a beacon above urban wastelands on the South Bank of the Thames.

  8th Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• RSJ

  Naming as restaurant after a 'rolled steel joist' might seem odd, but that's exactly what Nigel Wilkinson decided to do when he opened RSJ in 1980: the premises - a derelict Victorian stables - needed plenty of re-construction to make it viable, so the title seemed apt.

  33 Coin Street, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Skylon

  Skylon occupies what was the People's Palace at the Southbank Centre and is the first new opening from D&D London (formerly Conran Restaurants), it's named after the iconic Powell and Moya sculpture that shared the limelight with the old Royal Festival Hall during the 1951 Festival of Britain, .

  Southbank Centre, South Bank, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in South Kensington

• Casa Brindisa

  Hot on the heels of Tierra Brindisa in Soho comes a third branch of Iberian food champions Brindisa. It follows broadly the same formula of dazzling authentic tapas and provisions married with likeably atmospheric decor and plenty of inviting, buzzy vibes.

  7-9 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, South East London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

Restaurants in Southwark

• Baltic

  The Baltic Restaurant is Jan Woroniecki's Southwark venture into the world of East European cooking and the pleasures of strong vodka.

  74 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, South East London - Cuisine: Eastern European

• Hiba Restaurant

  Set amidst the bustle of Borough High Street in Southwark, Hiba offers the perfect place to relax whilst enjoying some of South East London's best Lebanese cuisine.

  134-138 Borough High Street, Southwark, South East London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• The Refinery

  A vast and sprawling bar-cum-restaurant just two minutes from the Tate Modern, the Refinery is housed in Southwark's iconic Blue Fin Building and spreads itself over two floors, with a mezzanine private dining area and a huge terrace with room for 120 people.

  110 Southwark Street, Southwark, South East London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Viva Verdi

  With a name that honours one of Italy's most famous composers, it's no surprise that Viva Verdi offers the promise of a 'symphony of flavours'.

  6 Canvey Street, Southwark, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Surrey Quays

• The Yellow House

  Contemporary and stylish, The Yellow House bar and dining rooms, next to Surrey Quays Station, has a chic cocktail bar, within a traditional pub.

  126 Lower Road, Surrey Quays, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Sydenham

• The Dolphin

  There's been a Dolphin pub in Sydenham since the middle of the eighteenth century, although the present building was designed in mock-Tudor 'brewery' style during the 1930s.

  121 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Vauxhall

• Coriander Restaurant

  'Restaurant/Bar/Tandoor' is the Coriander's pitch and it provides a welcome taste of modern Indian cuisine in the fringes of south-east London.

  332 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall, South East London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

• Nar Restaurant

  Nars Restaurant located beneath the railway arches of the Albert Embankment is owned by two Turkish brothers and is proving to be a welcome addition to the Vauxhall area.

  The Railway Arches, Vauxhall, South East London - Cuisine: Turkish

Restaurants in Waterloo

• Anchor & Hope

  The Anchor & Hope offers some of the most vigorous food of its kind in London, all served up in a deliberately dressed down setting of bare floorboards, reddish-brown walls and big windows hung with heavy cotton curtains.

  36 The Cut, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Arch One Bar & Grill

  A plum spot directly opposite Waterloo mainline station is one of the assets of Arch One Bar & Grill, a lively bar-cum-restaurant, which is also handily placed a short stroll from the Thames and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.

  1 Mepham Street, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• County Hall Restaurant

  Housed in the old County Hall building, this contemporary hotel is famed for its splendid riverside setting and breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and the Thames.

  London Marriott Hotel, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Horse Bar & Restaurant

  Formerly the Horse & Groom, this neighbourhood boozer opposite Lambeth North tube station is now a thoroughbred bar and restaurant with dark panelling, dappled walls and a spectacular 'library' room upstairs for private bashes.

  124 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Laughing Gravy

  Movie buffs may remember that Laughing Gravy was Laurel & Hardy's dog in the film of the same name; it was also one of the nicknames for illegal booze during Prohibition.

  154 Blackfriars Road, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Livebait

  The flagship branch of a small chain of flexible seafood restaurants, Livebait Waterloo occupies large, three-roomed premises close to the Old Vic and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.

  43 The Cut, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Locale

  Situated within sight of the London Eye, this branch of Locale is a great favourite with tourists, although it also does a grand job in feeding the local populus.

  County Hall, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Italian

• Mar i Terra

  Occupying the shell of a Victorian pub hard by the railway tracks and Southwark arches, Mar i Terra has been serving up cracking tapas since opening in 2000.

  14 Gambia Street, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Meson Don Felipe

  One of London's best known tapas bars and a fun-loving institution on the South Bank, Meson Don Felipe continues to draw more than its share of noisy 'olés' from its regulars.

  53 The Cut, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Tas

  Drawing much of its trade from the nearby Old Vic and South Bank, this stylish Turkish brasserie wows the crowds with its livewire atmosphere, music and great-value food.

  33 The Cut, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Turkish

• Waterloo Bar and Kitchen

  Conveniently close to Waterloo Station and the Old Vic, this busy utilitarian venue is a hand pit-stop for commuters and theatregoers alike.

  131 Waterloo Road, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Waterloo Brasserie

  The Waterloo Brasserie was opened by the team behind the Cheyne Walk Brasserie in Chelsea, this newcomer close to Waterloo station offers an all-day eating experience with flexibility as its hallmark.

  119 Waterloo Road, Waterloo, South East London - Cuisine: European

Restaurants in West Dulwich

• The Rosendale

  The Rosendale in Dulwich is under the new ownership of the Renaissance group who already own three pubs in Clapham, The Avalon, The Stonhouse and The Abbeville, The Bolingbroke in Battersea as well as The Tommyfield in Kennington.

  65 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, South East London - Cuisine: Modern European