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Restaurants in Balham

• Gazette Brasserie

  Like its elder sibling in Battersea, this neighbourhood brasserie takes newspapers as its theme, and it does a useful service by providing creditable French bourgeois food right through the day.

  1 Ramsden Road, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Bombay Bicycle Club

  Established on Nightingale Lane Balham more than 20 years ago, the Bombay Bicycle Club has become something of an Indian institution south of the river.

  95 Nightingale Lane, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Harrison's

  Sam Harrison's latest gaff Harrison's, is an easy-going kind of place, good for Balham locals, young families, and anyone looking for an all-day bolthole for a light snack or a full meal.

  15 - 19 Bedford Hill, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Hop & Spice

  Bahi Sivalingam had a real brainwave when he decided to open a casual venue serving pungently authentic Sri Lankan food (that's the 'spice') together with a full menu of specialist world beers (that's the 'hop').

  53 Bedford Hill, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Sri Lankan

• Lamberts

  Joe Lambert's immensely likeable restaurant is a godsend for the locals of Balham and a place that is firmly committed to British seasonal food.

  2 Station Parade, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Locale

  Locale's stylishly modern and comfortable Italian brasseries are where you will find good, honest food at sensible prices and locale Balham is no exception.

  225 Balham High Road, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Avalon

  The latest in a little group of West London gastropubs owned by local boys Mark Reynolds, Nick Fox and Tom Peake, the Avalon is is the latest incarnation of one-time Balham boozer, the George.

  16 Balham Hill, Balham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Barnes

• Annie's Barnes

  Annie's has became a local institution, seductive sumptuous with an eclectic mix of richly coloured wallpaper and fabrics, dark wooden tables, chandeliers, cushions, candles and roses giving an overall impression of charming shabby chic.

  36 - 38 White Hart Lane, Barnes, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Sonny's

  A bastion of the south-west London scene for many years, Sonny's is instantly recognisable with its large front windows and cool green-painted frames.

  94 Church Road, Barnes, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Bridge

  The Bridge is in a handy position close to Hammersmith Bridge, hence the name, this hostelry has made the leap from local boozer to voguish gastro pub thanks to a serious refit in 2002.

  204 Castelnau, Barnes, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Brown Dog

  The team behind the hugely successful Pig's Ear in Chelsea (including executive chef Ashley Hancill) recently took this local boozer under their wing, and have transformed the 150-year-old building into a thoroughly decent gastropub without too many airs or graces.

  28 Cross Street, Barnes, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Depot

  Overlooking the Thames at Barnes The Depot is in a stunning location with magnificent views. It is a good neighbourhood bar and restaurant with fine quality food and a relaxed & friendly ambience.

  Tideway Yard, Barnes, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Battersea

• Gazette Brasserie

  As its name suggests, this neighbourhood brasserie close to the Thames takes newspapers as its theme, and it does a useful service by providing creditable French bourgeois food right through the day.

  79 Riverside Plaza, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Thai on the River

  A move across the river from Chelsea Wharf, SW10 to Battersea Imperial Wharf, SW11 has done nothing to diminish the popularity or standing of this glamorous Thai restaurant.

  2 - 10 Lombard Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Café Zia

  Over the years Manju Choudhury and his brother have been at the helm of more than 20 restaurants dotted throughout south London and Surrey Manju recently embarked on a two-year sabbatical travelling and researching the regional cuisines of the Indian Sub-continent.

  811 - 813 Wandsworth Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Chada

  This stylish and endearing Thai restaurant has actually been trading in Battersea for more than 20 years, although it was recently re-launched after an opulent makeover.

  208-210 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Chez Manny

  Chez Manny is a very popular French restaurant in the cobbled back streets of Battersea. Run by two brothers, Guillaume heads the kitchen while front of house is looked after by the ebullient Manny from whom the restaurant takes its name.

  145 Battersea High Street, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Fox & Hounds

  A much-needed oasis in a rather bleak gastro-pub desert, this impressive street-corner hostelry does good business in the hinterland between Battersea and Clapham Junction.

  66 Latchmere Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Osteria Antica Bologna

  A wooden frontage complete with wine barrels sets the rustic tone in this neighbourhood Italian restaurant, which is atmospherically fitted out with dark wood chairs and tables and a 'trompe l'oeil' mural depicting an ancient Bologna street scene.

  23 Northcote Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Out of the Blue

  A short stroll from Clapham Junction is where you will find Out of the Blue, a smart restaurant on the corner of Harbut Road and St Johns Hill.

  140 St Johns Hill, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: International

• Ransome's Dock

  Take a stroll along the Thames between Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge to discover the tranquil delights of Ransome's Dock a restaurant that has delightful views of the old dock with barges moored nearby.

  35 - 37 Parkgate Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Restaurant Tom Ilic

  After a ten-year stint cooking at high profile addresses in the City (notably Addendum and Bonds) Tom Ilic is back in familiar territory.

  123 Queenstown Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Soif

  Soif is the latest newcomer from the highly accomplished duo Ed Wilson and Oli Barker, the team behind the successful Terroirs in the Strand and Brawn in Bethnal Green.

  27 Battersea Rise, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• The Butcher & Grill

  The Butcher & Grill is a godsend for lovers of red meat, this family-friendly set-up is making a big impact in Battersea.

  39 - 41 Parkgate Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: British

• The Draft House Westbridge

  An archetypal Battersea boozer, the Draft House Westbridge has been freshened up by a new team with impressive gastro pub credentials.

  74 - 76 Battersea Bridge Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Establishment

  The Establishment situated close to Clapham Common is a welcome addition to the Battersea culinary scene. Once through the attractive outdoor terrace you enter a stylish bar area complete with a huge antler chandelier, chairs upholstered in furry cow print material and large pictures of stags hang on the designer wallpaper by Marcel Wanders.

  35 - 37 Battersea Rise, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Three Bridges

  Recently refurbished, The Three Bridges in Battersea is a local family-run English gastro pub, serving quality food with an Italian twist.

  153 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Belgravia

• Noura Lounge

  A new departure for the Noura group, Noura Lounge 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 - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Amaya

  Billed as 'the Indian Bar and Grill', Amaya is the latest addition to the Veeraswamy/ Chutney Mary/Masala Zone stable. It struts its stuff in a prime chunk of Belgravia real estate overlooking Halkin Arcade, and trades on a celeb version of modern Indian cuisine.

  Halkin Arcade, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Apsleys - a Heinz Beck Restaurant

  Aspleys at The Lanesborough is Heinz Becks first restaurant outside Italy where he is the holder of three Michelin stars for his restaurant La Pergola in Rome.

  The Lanesborough, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Da Scalzo

  Billed as an 'Art Brasserie', Da Scalzo occupies a red-brick listed townhouse in the desirable hinterland between Belgravia and Pimlico.

  2 Eccleston Place, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Il Convivio

  Il Convivio is swish and sleek, a well-liked Belgravia restaurant offering alfresco dining all year round, thanks to a conservatory with wood decking and a retractable electric roof.

  143 Ebury Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ken Lo's Memories of China

  Ken Lo was one of the great ambassadors for Chinese food and culture, and did a huge amount to inform the British public about its subtleties and pleasures at Ken Lo's Memories of China.

  65 - 69 Ebury Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• La Poule au Pot

  A redoubtable grandmère among London's French restaurants, this venerable institution is also universally rated as a romantic rendezvous par excellence.

  231 Ebury Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Library Restaurant,The Rubens at the Palace

  The Library Restaurant is situated in the Rubens hotel, a dream Belgravia location for tourists and sightseers as it stands proudly just opposite Buckingham Palace: from most windows, guests can spot the comings-and-goings of the guardsmen on the Royal Mews and there's the added bonus of stepping outside to admire the Changing of the Guard.

  39 Buckingham Palace Road, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: European

• Mango Tree

  A swish Belgravia address and an upper-crust location behind Buckingham Palace are suitably flash trappings for this glittering, stylish appointed Thai restaurant.

  46 Grosvenor PLace, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Motcombs

  Recently winning the Moet & Chandon/Harpers and Queen "Best owner managed Restaurant in London" Motcombs boasts to be 'Belgravia's most famous restaurant'.

  26 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Nahm

  Ensconced within the auspicious Halkin Hotel, Nahm Thai restaurant is a cool, discreet venue that feels more west than east, despite the heady aromas wafting through the air and a menu that challenges most English perceptions of Thai food.

  The Halkin Hotel, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Roussillon

  Roussillon an elegant, intimate French restaurant in Belgravia has new chef Shane Hughes manning the stoves. Hughes has worked at many illustrious restaurants, but most recently was heading the kitchens of Ynyshir Hall in Wales, where his cooking was awarded a Michelin star in the 2011 guide.

  16 St Barnabas Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Santini

  Opened by Gino Santin in 1984, this chic Belgravia Italian restaurant is now lovingly overseen by daughter Laura: it remains a top-end favourite with international jet-setters, corporate clients, politicians, celebs and others who appreciate its mix of professionalism, elegance and affable good humour.

  29 Ebury Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Dining Room,The Goring

  The Dining Room restaurant at Belgravia's The Goring with its interior designed by David Lindley is acclaimed as one of the best in London.

  15 Beeston Place, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: British

• The Ebury

  Huge arch-shaped windows mark out The Ebury, a handsome re-incarnation of a Belgravia street-corner boozer. The capacious ground-floor bar/brasserie pulsates with throngs of office types and commuters, while upstairs is a slightly more formal, clubby dining room with kitsch chandeliers, flashes of flame-like red paintwork and regular live music from a jazz trio.

  11 Pimlico Road, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Orange

  A welcome addition to the family that already includes The Thomas Cubitt and The Pantechnicon, The Orange Belgravia is a relaxed 'shabby chateau' neighbourhood public house with hotel rooms above.

  37 Pimlico Road, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Thomas Cubitt

  Thomas Cubitt (the man) is widely regarded as the finest London master builder of Victorian times, responsible for much of the architectural development of Belgravia Square.

  44 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Brixton

• Franco Manca

  Organic sourdough pizzas are the name of the game at this enterprising little joint tucked away near Brixton's covered market.

  4 Market Row, Brixton, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Chelsea

• Admiral Codrington

  The Admiral Codrington from the outside is an unpretentious Chelsea boozer (known locally as 'The cod') and looks like just another drinkers' hangout, but it conceals a few additional treats.

  17 Mossop Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Aglio e Olio

  Devotees of this livewire Chelsea Italian reckon that it hits the button every time. It may seem as functional and noisy as a canteen, but it's just the place for some speedy full-blooded Mediterranean food - especially if you're on your way to a movie at Cineworld just down the road.

  194 Fulham Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Awana

  Awana is the chic new face of Malaysian cooking in London, brought to life with generous backing from the Malaysian government via the minister of tourism.

  85 Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Malaysian

• Bluebird Restaurant

  The old Bluebird Garage on Kings Road was taken over during the 1990s and became one of the premier addresses in the Conran restaurant portfolio (now D&D London).

  350 Kings Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Builders Arms

  Those with long memories might recall the Builders Arms as a back-street Chelsea boozer with a hard reputation: these days, however, it's as handsome and gentrified as you could wish for - despite the general hubbub.

  13 Britten Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Caraffini

  'Paolo Carrafini's Italian brims with light and allegria, like lunch on a sunny day in Tuscany': encouraging words from The Tatler about this cheery restaurant not far from Sloane Square.

  61 Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Chelsea Brasserie

  The revamped Sloane Square Hotel is now home to the Chelsea Brasserie, yet another contender in the currently in-vogue 'bistro de luxe' stakes.

  The Sloane Square Hotel, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Chelsea Ram

  Down a little-known back street not far from Stamford Bridge and Chelsea Harbour, this lively hostelry brims with bonhomie and unaffected good humour.

  32 Burnaby Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Cheyne Walk Brasserie

  A sleek, luxurious Belle Époque setting in one of London's most moneyed quarters makes the Cheyne Walk Brasserie a magnet for the fashionable Chelsea set.

  50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Chutney Mary

  One of Chelsea's most glitzy Indian restaurants, Chutney Mary is basking in the glow of a jaw-dropping refit, and the vast dining room now boasts seductive rich colours, luxuriant greenery, crystal-studded wall hangings and 1840s etchings of Indian life.

  535 Kings Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

• Cross Keys

  Cross Keys is 'A kind of haute couture of pub design, a Vivienne Westwood, a true one off' was how The Publican newspaper summed up this landmark Chelsea pub.

  1 Lawrence Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Eight over Eight

  Eight is a lucky number if you are Chinese, but 'eight over eight' translates as 'lucky forever' and it's a highly unusual and intriguing moniker for Will Ricker's fourth fusion restaurant in London.

  392 King's Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

• Eighty-Six Restaurant

  Eighty-Six Restaurant is an exciting bar and restaurant set in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chelsea, located on the former site of Cactus Blue.

  86 Fulham Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Foxtrot Oscar

  Those with memories stretching back to the early 80s, may remember Foxtrot Oscar as the archetypal Chelsea bistro hangout - all nicotine-stained walls, cramped tables, Sloaney waitresses and a motley crew of customers smoking, drinking, lounging and generally enjoying the world as it was.

  79 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: European

• Frankie's Italian Bar & Grill

  A new arrival among the ever-growing list of eateries attached to Chelsea Football Club, this branch of the mini-chain set up by celeb jockey Frankie Dettori and Marco Pierre White is bang on the money.

  Chelsea Football Club, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Hunan

  Put yourself in the hands of chef/proprietor Mr Peng when you visit Hunan. There are no printed menus in this unassuming Pimlico Chinese restaurant: you simply discuss any preferences, dislikes or aversions and then leave the kitchen to do the rest.

  51 Pimlico Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• King's Road Steakhouse & Grill

  The King's Road Steakhouse & Grill Chelsea, formerly Jimmy's, is now part of Marco Pierre White's burgeoning empire. This rebranded venue still evokes the spirit of an 80s cocktail bar/brasserie with its mirrored walls, leather upholstery, retro artwork and lively menu jazzed up with an increasing fondness for contemporary ideas.

  386 King's Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Le Cercle

  Keep your eyes peeled for the discreet entrance to Le Cercle, sandwiched between the luxury apartments of Phoenix House on Wilbraham Place.

  1 Wilbraham Place, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Le Colombier

  A living and breathing example of infectious good humour, Le Colombier, a textbook Chelsea bistro in a converted pub impresses with its warmth and honest French cooking.

  145 Dovehouse Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Lots Road Pub & Dining Room

  A zinc-topped bar, red-textile wallhangings and splashes of colour set the tone in this re-born Chelsea boozer, Lots Road Pub & Dining Room, almost next door to an old power station.

  114 Lots Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Manicomio

  'Manicomio' is Italian for madhouse, and this site on auspicious Duke of York Square started life as a royal military asylum.

  85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Medlar Restaurant

  The Medlar opened on the Kings Road in Chelsea in April 2011 with the intention of succeeding as a good neighbourhood restaurant and in this it has certainly achieved, judging by the enthusiastic plaudits it has received from both critics and diners.

  438 Kings Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Memories of India on the River

  Situated majestically on the waterfront at Chelsea's Imperial Wharf, Memories of India on the River is a chic and striking restaurant serving top quality Indian cuisine.

  7 The Boulevard, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Osteria dell'Arancio

  Inspired by its sister restaurant of the same name in the Marche region of Italy, Osteria dell'Arancio has become a Chelsea favourite over the years and is warmly treasured for its superb al fresco dining area, extraordinary wine list and hard-to-fault Italian peasant food.

  383 King's Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Pellicano

  Pelican motifs show up in some of the colourful artwork that decorates this long-running Chelsea favourite, Pellicano. Chef Maria Damu and her husband have been running the place since 2000, and they have given it a contented neighbourhood feel.

  19 - 21 Elystan Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Pig's Ear

  Deep-fried pigs' ears with ravigote sauce is top of the bill in this Chelsea gastro pub, which has created quite a stir since it came on the scene.

  35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Poissonnerie de l'Avenue

  Peter Rosignoli gave up his job as head waiter at The Ritz to open this old-school fish restaurant Poissonnerie de l'Avenue in Chelsea: that was in 1964.

  82 Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

  'Fun' is an F-word not normally associated with Michelin 3-star restaurants, but Gordon Ramsay's Chelsea flagship (basking in the glow of a £1m David Collins makeover) manages to create a mood of conversational good cheer, especially when the tables fill up at lunchtime.

  68 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Riccardo's Restaurant

  This charmingly atmospheric Kensington bolthole has established quite a reputation and cult following over the last decade. It's the best sort of neighbourhood home-from-home, offering great value, infectiously charming, super-friendly service and gutsy Italian food.

  126 Fulham Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Scalini

  Football glitterati and A-list celebs congregate and make the headlines in this revved-up Chelsea trattoria for the smart set. Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter were snapped having a barney outside and Johnny Depp made the news over a cigarette-smoking incident: it all happens here!Fans adore the noisy, cosmopolitan buzz of the place and the kitchen does it stuff by delivering spaghetti with lobster, juicy veal chops, Dover sole and calf's liver, all backed by some quaffable Italian wines.

  1-3 Walton Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Sushinho

  Brazil is home to the largest Japanese immigrant community in the world, and Sushinho an exotically named Chelsea newcomer aims to celebrate that diversity.

  312-314 King's Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• The Botanist

  The Botanist is a Chelsea addition to Tom and Ed Martin's ever-growing tally of re-fashioned London pubs (they also own the Gun and the White Swan, Fetter Lane, among others), the Botanist inhabits the shell of an extinct city boozer (it used to be the Royal Court Tavern).

  7 Sloane Square, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Cadogan Arms

  Tom and Ed Martin have made it eight pubs in a row with the opening of the Cadogan Arms on King's Road Chelsea.

  298 King's Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Painted Heron

  When it opened in Cheyne Walk in 2002, the Painted Heron was hailed as a 'curry house for the twenty-first century.

  112 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

• Tinello

  Tinello is a smart Italian restaurant located on the former site of L'Incontro in Chelsea, a short stroll from Sloane Square.

  87 Pimlico Road, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Tom Aikens

  Following a closure of six months for refurbishment Tom Aikens has reopened his self-named restaurant in Chelsea. He owns the restaurant with new business partners London Doors, a division of Istanbul Doors in partnership with Trangle Group.

  43 Elystan Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Tom's Kitchen

  The 'Tom' in question is none other than Tom Aikens – firebrand Michelin-starred chef and overlord of a famed temple of gastronomy in nearby Elystan Street.

  27 Cale Street, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Anglo French

• Toto's

  A Venetian Murano glass chandelier is the logo for this glamorous Chelsea Italian, and you can see the real thing in all its sparkling glory above you in the dining room.

  Lennox Garden Mews, Chelsea, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Clapham

• Le Bouchon Bordelais

  'Un petit peu' of France nestling in the leafy surrounds of Clapham Common, Le Bouchon Bordelais aims to deliver the pure unadulterated French brasserie experience to the denizens of SW11.

  5-9 Battersea Rise, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Artisan & Vine

  Billed as London's first 'natural wine bar and shop', Artisan & Vine is a true champion of biodynamic and organically produced tipples, with patriotic support for English wines from home-grown producers.

  26 St John's Hill, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Belgo Clapham

  Offering both indoor and alfresco dining on Clapham High Street, Belgo features oak furniture, leather banquettes and intimate booths to provide a relaxed yet atmospheric environment.

  44 - 48 Clapham High Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Belgian

• Eco

  The name Eco has nothing to do with green issues - in fact it's a reference to Italian highbrow writer Umberto Eco, but there's nothing high-minded about the food at this well-liked populist pizzeria on Clapham High Street.

  162 Clapham High Street, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Four O Nine

  A relaxed, but sophisticated hideaway off the main drag, Four O Nine is hidden away above the Clapham North pub - you need to find the discreet entrance on Landor Road, ring the bell and climb the outside staircase to reach the bar and dining room.

  409 Clapham Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Le Chardon

  Younger sister to the well established bistro in Dulwich, the Clapham branch of Le Chardon (the name is French for 'thistle') operates along similar lines, serving classic bourgeois French food right through the day in patriotic Gallic setting.

  32 Abbeville Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Metro Garden Restaurant & Bar

  Situated directly outside Clapham Common Underground station, Metro Garden Restaurant & Bar is passionate about their food and takes great pride in the quality of their menus.

  9 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Abbeville

  Whilst it is difficult to imagine anywhere in South West London as having a genuine 'village atmosphere', it is apparent that The Abbeville, with its raging fires and cosy interior, has quickly become a neighbourhood hub for Clapham South locals.

  67-69 Abbeville Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Bolingbroke

  Named after the swashbuckling Viscount Bolingbroke - a seventeenth-century rake and raver - this gastropub puts on a more genteel face for the denizens of Clapham and Battersea.

  174 Northcote Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Loft

  The Loft is discreetly situated on the first floor above the local Tesco supermarket, this animated bar/restaurant is already making an impact in Clapham.

  67 Clapham High Street, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Stonhouse

  The Stonhouse is tucked away in a residential street a short stroll from Clapham Common, part of the Renaissance group of pubs owned by local boys Mark Reynolds, Nick Fox and Tom Peake.

  165 Stonhouse Street, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Trinity

  Those who remember Thyme in Clapham will be delighted to learn that chef Adam Byatt has come full circle and returned to SW4 with his restaurant Trinity.

  4 The Polygon, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Tsunami

  Clapham railway sidings might seem an unlikely setting for a sleek contemporary Japanese restaurant, but Tsunami is full of surprises.

  5 - 7 Voltaire Road, Clapham, South West London - Cuisine: Japanese

Restaurants in Colliers Wood

• The Colliers Tup

  Chef Cathy Delcroix prepares all the food on site with a real passion for producing seasonal British fare, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

  198 High Street, Colliers Wood, South West London - Cuisine:

Restaurants in Earls Court

• Orjowan

  In Earls Court, conveniently placed for the affluent areas of Kensington and Chelsea, Walid and Fatima Khatib opened Orjowan with a vision of creating the finest Lebanese dining experience.

  6 Kenway Road, Earls Court, South West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

Restaurants in East Sheen

• The Naked Turtle

  Looking for a great party venue where you can eat, drink and enjoy fantastic live music then The Naked Turtle in East Sheen offers straightforward, unpretentious cuisine, served by singing waiters and waitresses who have previously showcased their talents on BBC Television.

  505 - 507 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, South West London - Cuisine: American

Restaurants in Fulham

• Marco

  Marco Pierre White teamed up with Chelsea supremo Roman Abramovich to open this elegantly swish venue at the heart of the Football Club complex.

  Stamford Bridge, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Anglo French

• The Chelsea Kitchen

  Serving traditional homemade food at reasonable prices, Chelsea Kitchen is a much-loved bistro conveniently situated next to Chelsea Football Club and Fulham Broadway tube station.

  451 Fulham Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: International

• The Rose

  We are pleased to introduce The Rose Fulham as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2011. A full review will be published shortly.

  1 Harwood Terrace, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Blue Elephant

  There is no other London restaurant quite like the Blue Elephant: its extravagantly exotic, glamorous interior really does transport visitors to the land of a thousand temples.

  The Boulevard Imperial Wharf, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Il Pagliaccio

  Il Pagliaccio translates to 'The Clown' in English, and this well-renowned Fulham restaurant is certainly larger than life. Famed for its informal atmosphere, beautiful Italian waitresses and genuine Italian passion (not to mention the musical ability of its staff), Il Pagliaccio brings a vibrant slice of Mediterranean culture to South West London.

  182-184 Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Locale

  Like the original in Blackheath SE3, the Fulham branch of Locale is aimed deliberately at the local populus - it's a good-looking neighbourhood Italian restaurant with two dining areas and a cocktail bar for drinks and stuzzichini; exposed brickwork, antique mirrors and pleated wallpaper set the tone, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the terrace.

  222 Munster Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Manson

  Manson in Fulham takes its name from the successful owner of the gastro pub Sand's End Eamon Manson, although originally it was called Balthazaar but it was changed due to a trade-name infringement.

  676 Fulham Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Mao Tai

  Mao Tai named after the celebratory Szechuan liquor, is justly proud of the fact that it's an MSG-free zone. Since opening, it has grown into one of the most inventive Chinese restaurants in south west London and it puts on a buzzy modern show with its wood-floored interior and fascinating regional menu.

  58 New King's Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• My Dining Room

  My Dining Room is a French gastropub that opened in February 2010 on the the former site of The Farm in Fulham, a short stroll from Fulham Broadway station.

  18 Farm Lane, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Nuovi Sapori

  At first glance Nuovi Sapori might look like a café, but don't be fooled as this welcome newcomer tucked away in a quiet Fulham backwater is reckoned by some to be 'the best Italian for miles'.

  295 New Kings Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Royal China

  The most recent addition to the Royal China chain stands at the far end of Fulham Road and bears all the trademark design features of the group.

  805 Fulham Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Saran Rom

  Saram Rom's lavish interior mimics its palatial namesake in Bangkok, and no expense has been spared in an attempt to create the illusion of courtly Thai grandeur in this Fulham restaurant.

  The Boulevard, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Seasoning Restaurant & Lounge

  Seasoning Restaurant & Lounge is a modern Indian restaurant situated on Lille Road in Fulham, close to Earls Court Exhibition Centre.

  84d - 86 Lille Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Taiwan Village

  Chinese regional food is starting to make a real impact in the capital and this newcomer tucked behind the Earls Court exhibition halls is one of the brightest new finds for lovers of exciting oriental flavours.

  85 Lillie Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Tendido Cuatro

  A younger sibling of Cambio de Tercio on Old Brompton Road, this animated Spanish place flies the flag with trademark red, yellow and black colour schemes, bold artwork and a menu that is inspired by the great tradition of Andalusian tapas bars.

  108-110 New King's Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• The Atlas

  Since it was 'restored' in 1998, this cheerful hostelry has made quite a name for itself in the local neighbourhood: it's popular during the day with office workers and visitors to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, and it buzzes at night with punters in for a few drinks or something to eat.

  16 Seagrave Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• The Harwood Arms

  The Harwood Arms was revived as the result of a premier league partnership between three friends, this Fulham boozer is now a strong contender in the food stakes and also does the business as a top-drawer watering hole.

  27 Walham Grove, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Sands End

  Reputedly a favourite with Princes William and Harry, this Fulham gastropub summons up all the rustic charm of a country boozer with its farmhouse tables, real ales, British food and contented dogs by the warming fire.

  135-137 Stephendale Road, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• White Horse

  The White Horse situated on the corner of Parsons Green was famously dubbed 'The Sloaney Pony', plus, this premier-league Fulham watering hole was named 'Britain's Number One Pub' by trade broadsheet the Morning Advertiser.

  1 Parsons Green, Fulham, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Holborn

• Belgo Kingsway

  Fancy food and beer in a bank vault is what Belgo in London's Kingsway is offering as a converted former Lloyds bank, with the bank vault having been transformed into a Belgian beer cellar.

  67 Kingsway, Holborn, South West London - Cuisine: Belgian

Restaurants in Kensington

• 68-86 Bar and Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel

  In a chic setting in South Kensington's Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, 68-86 is a smart, airy restaurant serving modern British cuisine with Pacific Rim twist.

  68 - 86 Cromwell Road, Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Knightsbridge

• Bar Boulud

  Renowned Michelin star chef Daniel Boulud has opened a sister restaurant to his New York based French inspired bistro, called Bar Boulud in Knightsbridge's Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel.

  Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Chabrot Bistrot d'Amis

  Chabrot Bistrot d'Amis is a charming authentic 'bistro du coin' tucked away in a narrow pedestrian street in Knightsbridge Green.

  9 Knightsbridge Green, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: French (Bistro)

• Chicago Rib Shack

  Following a campaign to 'Bring Back the Shack', this iconic '90s destination has been re-born just a stroll from its original site - and it's delivering the goods.

  145 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: North American

• Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

  Dinner is the much anticipated Heston Blumenthal restaurant that opened in one of London's most luxurious hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in fashionable Knightsbridge.

  Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Fifth Floor

  A gilt-edged gastronomic Aladdin's cave complete with shelves and displays of goodies, a wine shop, an ultra-cool bar and sushi joint.

  Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Frankie's Italian Bar & Grill

  Celeb jockey Frankie Dettori teamed up with Marco Pierre White to open this glamorous Italian bar and grill on the site of Chez Max off Brompton Road.

  3 Yeoman's Row, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Galoupet

  Galoupet restaurant, bar and wine merchants is located in prestigious Beauchamp Place, the latest venture from the owner of the renowned Provencal wine estate, Chateau du Galoupet.

  13 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: French

• GILT Champagne Lounge, Jumeirah Carlton Tower

  The GILT Champagne Lounge is located on the ground floor of the luxurious Jumeirah Carlton Tower in prestigious Knightsbridge, a short distance from Harrods and the exclusive designer shops of Sloane Street.

  2 Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Great Taste at the Cadogan

  The Langtry Restaurant in the exclusive Cadogan Hotel in Knightsbridge takes its name from Edward VII's infamous mistress, Lillie Langtry who lived here until 1897.

  21 Pont Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Haandi

  The Haandi restaurant group began in Nairobi, but owner Ray Bhangra eventually brought his ideas to London and opened this swish outlet right opposite Harrods on Brompton Road Knightsbridge to celebrate the millennium.

  136 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Ishbilia

  With more than one hundred dishes to choose from at Ishbilia Restaurant you are going to be spoilt for choice that's for sure.

  9 William Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Knightsbridge Lounge, Sheraton Park Tower

  The Knightsbridge Lounge, situated in South West London's sophisticated Knightsbridge area, is located in the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel. The height of civility, decorated in tasteful yellow and gold with glittering candelabras and plush sofas, one could easily imagine this as one of Mr Darcy's favourite haunts.

  101 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• Koffman's at The Berkeley

  For over 35 years Pierre Koffmann's name has been synonymous with the finest dining London has had to offer. He now returns the The Berkley with Koffman's at The Berkeley, a simple, elegant and understated restaurant with earthy colours on leather chairs and banquettes, complementing off-white textured wall coverings.

  Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Kumo

  Kumo is an elegant Japanese restaurant and bar located on prestigious Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge, just minutes away from Harrods.

  11 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• LayaLina

  LayaLina is a swanky new restaurant in Beauchamp Place Knightsbridge, just a short distance from Harrods serving modern Lebanese cuisine.

  2 - 3 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Le Metro Wine Bar and Bistro

  Le Metro at Le Levin, little sister to the nearby Capital, is a personally run, French-themed hotel, a discreet bolthole down a side street between Harrods and Harvey Nicks.

  28 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley

  Following a split with Gordon Ramsay Holdings, the restaurant formerly known as Pétrus is now trading as Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley.

  The Berkeley Hotel, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Mimosa Bar & Restaurant, Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

  The Mimosa Bar & Restaurant can be found in the chic boutique Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, a short stroll from Knightsbridge's fashionable stores including Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

  21 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Mr Chow

  Mr Chow is a long-standing Chinese restaurant that opened on Valentines Day 1968 in Knightsbridge. The restaurant has an elegant and luxurious décor with lacquered walls, original works of art and white marble floors.

  151 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• MU Restaurant & Lounge

  An A-list destination address between Fendi and Gucci, the Knightsbridge Millennium Hotel is home to MU Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – a dazzling example of contemporary urban chic with dramatic artwork and romantic lighting on the first floor of the building.

  Millennium Hotel, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Nozomi

  Uber-stylish, with a dressed-up doorman in full livery outside, Nozomi on Knightsbridge's famous Beauchamp Place oozes luxurious indulgence and attracts some of the wealthiest crowds in town.

  15 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• O Fado

  O Fado is a cosy restaurant that was established on Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge in 1968. This softly lit, romantic restaurant with its little nooks and crannies was one of the first Portuguese restaurants in London and is a popular destination for Portugal's ex-pats.

  49 - 50 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Portuguese

• One-O-One

  Occupying a prime chunk of Knightsbridge real estate, the ultra-swanky Sheraton Park Hotel is home to one of the most elegant and sophisticated seafood restaurants in the capital, One-O-One.

  Sheraton Park Tower, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Patara

  The international Patara chain of Thai restaurants has four outlets in London, and the Chelsea branch is a striking, upmarket venue complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ethnic sculptures and luxurious red seating.

  9 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Pétrus

  2010 saw the third incarnation of Gordon Ramsey's eponymous restaurant Pétrus, named after one of the most famous wines in the world.

  1 Kinnerton Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Racine

  Since 2002, Racine has been proving that there's nothing really new about the 'bistrot de luxe' concept. It may be all the rage these days, but the team here has the whole genre down to a fine art.

  239 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Salloos

  Muhammad Salahuddin ('Saloo' to his mates) set up his long-running restaurant in a Belgravia mews house in 1976. It's a family affair: his daughters help out front and many dishes on the menu are based on recipes from his mother.

  62 Kinnerton Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Pakistani

• The Capital

  David Levin created The Capital in Knightsbridge more than 35 years ago as the model of a 'grand hotel in miniature.

  22 - 26 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• The Capital Bar and Afternoon Tea

  The Capital Bar is an ideal destination for afternoon tea as it is located in the heart of Knightsbridge on Basil Street, just a short distance from Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

  22 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• The Pantechnicon Public House & Dining Room

  The Pantechnicon in Knightsbridge is out of the same stable as the Thomas Cubitt gastropub on Elizabeth Street, SW1, this new venture occupies what was a repository for antiques and works of art belonging to London grandees.

  10 Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower

  The Rib Room opened in 1961 on the ground floor of the Carlton Tower Hotel, this lush restaurant continues to play to a well-heeled international crowd with its take on traditional British food combined with top-drawer service and live piano music every evening.

  Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Zafferano

  Zafferano sky-rocketed into the gastronomic firmament by Giorgio Locatelli, this discreet Knightsbridge restaurant with its smart, serious outlook still manages to hit the jackpot, even though superstar Giorgio has gone on to other things.

  15 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Zuma

  Rainer Becker went straight to the cutting edge when he opened Zuma in the slightly bizarre setting of a Knightsbridge office block.

  5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, South West London - Cuisine: Japanese

Restaurants in Millbank

• Rex Whistler Restaurant, Tate Britain

  'An oasis within an oasis', is how the Sunday Telegraph once described what is arguably the best - and prettiest - museum/gallery dining room in the UK, the Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain.

  , Millbank, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Morden

• Blue Junction

  One of the most stylish and sophisticated destinations in Morden, Blue Junction combines the buzz of a funky cocktail bar with the attributes of an informal restaurant specialising in broadly based Indian cuisine.

  1-2 Crown Parade, Morden, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

Restaurants in Parsons Green

• Vicino

  Long established in Parsons Green, Fulham, De Cecco Italian restaurant changed its name to Vicino in March 2010 and the name Vicino, meaning 'neighbour' in Italian, was chosen by the restaurant's loyal and long-standing customers.

  189 New King's Road, Parsons Green, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Putney

• L'Auberge Restaurant

  Staunchly Gallic through and through, Pascal and Christine Ardilly's discreet little restaurant L'auberge on Upper Richmond Road is just the ticket for Putney locals.

  22 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Cantinetta

  Cantinetta formerly called The Phoenix, is a new Italian wine bar and restaurant in Putney that re-launched in November 2010, owned by renowned restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas who has an impressive stable of restaurants, including the stalwart Sonny's in Barnes and Michelin starred Kitchen W8, which she owns with Philip Howard.

  162 - 164 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Enoteca Turi

  A little piece of Italy replanted in Putney, Giuseppe Turi's modern restaurant Enoteca Turi, really evokes his native land with its Tuscan-toned walls and relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.

  28 Putney High Street, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ma Goa

  Goan home cooking in all its spiced-up glory is the tantalising prospect at the Ma Goa, a disarmingly friendly, family-run Putney restaurant.

  242 - 244 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Moomba Bar & Kitchen

  Moomba Bar & Kitchen is a welcome addition to the residents of Putney, offering a relaxed all-day dining venue for the entire family.

  5 Lacy Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Talad Thai

  Mr Sa-ard Kriangsak and his wife originally set up Talad Thai in 1989: back then, it was a supermarket with some space at the back where cookery classes were held.

  320 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• The Normanby

  A cosy and comfortable addition to the East Putney scene, The Normandy puts on a relaxed, easy-going face with its yellow and cream colour schemes, dark polished woodwork, comfy leather sofas and luxuriant floral displays.

  231 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Prince of Wales

  An imposing and rather grand-looking boozer, The Prince of Wales on Upper Richmond Road, Putney, has been given a thorough gastro-lift by its current owners and has moved up the rankings, from drinkers' rough house to animated destination restaurant with a dedication to good food.

  138 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Spencer Arms

  It's not difficult to spot The Spencer Arms, a bright and breezy new gastro pub, the rather grand-looking Victorian tavern formerly the Putney Page, stands right by the east side of Putney Common and it attracts a lively mix of walkers, midweek grazers, families and so-called 'destination diners'.

  237 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Telegraph

  An historic pub in the heart of Putney Heath, the Telegraph has been reborn as a stylish contemporary watering hole with a distinct 'country' feel.

  Telegraph Road, Putney, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Raynes Park

• Bar 191

  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 Worple Road, Raynes Park, South West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Sai Restaurant

  The Sai is a gem of a neighbourhood restaurant located on the corner of Worple Road and Trewince Road in Raynes Park, serving authentic Punjabi cuisine.

  193 Worple Road, Raynes Park, South West London - Cuisine: Indian (Punjabi)

Restaurants in Sheen

• The Victoria

  TV chef Paul Merrett (ex-Greenhouse and The Farm) has teamed up with restaurateur Greg Bellamy to take over Sheen's 100-year-old Victoria pub/dining room/hotel in a leafy residential area not far from Richmond Park.

  10 West Temple, Sheen, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in South Kensington

• Madsen

  Madsen is a new venture on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington from Charlotte Krus Madsen, this aptly named restaurant serves up genuine Scandinavian food in a genuine Scandinavian setting of white colour schemes, exposed brick and pale wood floors, with glass doors opening onto a streetside patio.

  20 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Scandinavian

• Aubaine

  Aubaine is 'like very old Paris, but it's also very new London' or so runs the blurb about this most welcome French invader, which offers the folk of South Kensington a taste of Gallic culinary pleasures.

  262 Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Bangkok

  Claiming the title of London's first Thai restaurant, Bangkok was opened by the redoubtable Toot Bunnag way back in the late '60s and is still going strong.

  9 Bute Street, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Bibendum

  Ascend the chrome-banistered stairway to reach Bibendum's dining room on the first floor of the old Michelin HQ on Fulham Road - since opening as a restaurant, Bibendum has become one of the most beguiling places to eat in the capital: on a clear day, the views alone are worth a visit.

  Michelin House, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Blakes Restaurant, Blakes Hotel

  Nestled beneath the gloriously couture Blakes Hotel one of London's greatest gastronomic secrets hides in subterranean splendour, Blakes Restaurant and it is not just for guests since Blakes has become, over the course of more than three decades, a destination in itself.

  33 Roland Gardens, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Brompton Bar & Grill

  Devotees and old-faithfuls of the seminal Brasserie St Quentin on Brompton Road won't recognise much of the original in its new incarnation as the Brompton Bar & Grill.

  243 Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Anglo French

• Cambio de Tercio

  Since opening in 1995, Cambio de Tercio has stuck to its own very distinctive style, a world away from most tapas bars in the capital.

  163 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Da Spago

  Waving the flag for Italy in South Kensington, Da Spago is a family run restaurant that oozes all the Italian charm and tradition you could expect while making you feel right at home.

  6 Glendower Place, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Daphne's

  A fixture of the fashionable Chelsea restaurant scene for many years, Daphne's on Draycott Avenue is now part of Caprice Holdings who also own Le Caprice, The Ivy and other big-name London venues.

  110 - 112 Draycott Avenue, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Delhi Brasserie

  Sister to the long-running Soho Indian, the South Ken branch of the Delhi Brasserie continues to go its way with a menu of emphatically spiced, crowd-pleasing curries and skilful tandooris.

  134 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Gaucho Sloane Avenue

  For an authentic taste of Argentina in Kensington's stylish Sloane Avenue, look no further than Gaucho. This vibrant and stylish steak house, bedecked in cowhide and sleek white leather, has proved a firm favourite among South Kensington's shoppers and professionals alike.

  89 Sloane Avenue, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: South American

• Good Earth

  Situated just a stroll from Harrods and the Knightsbridge highlife, the Good Earth has been feeding a well-heeled crowd of shoppers, locals and tourists for years, and has outlived many of its neighbours.

  233 Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Il Falconiere

  Owned and run by the Mosquera family for more than 25 years, Il Falconiere has established itself as a favourite with Kensington locals and 'folk from all round the world'.

  84 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ilia Restaurant

  At the end of 2010 former owners of Papillion re-opened the restaurant with a new name and style of food, it is now called Ilia and serves an Italian menu.

  96 Draycott Avenue, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Kare Kare

  Inspired by - and named after - the owners' favourite beach in New Zealand with its sparkling shoreline, Kare Kare recently re-opened after a major refurbishment.

  152 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Khan's of Kensington

  A perennial favourite among the denizens of Kensington, Khan's has taken on a colonial feel over the years, with its bright colours, wood floors, vibrant artwork and a big mural depicting historic scenes from Indian life on one wall.

  3 Harrington Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• L'Etranger

  'Glazed butterfish and pan-seared foie gras served with daikon pickle' gives a clue to the French-Asian complexion of the food at this chic Kensington restaurant, L'Etranger, which has been fashionably done out in shades of aubergine, lilac and grey.

  36 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Le Suquet

  The name alone may momentarily transport you to the glamorous seaside pleasures of Cannes, in fact everything about this South Kensington old-stager is unmistakably Gallic.

  104 Draycott Avenue, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Lucio

  Lucio Altana was the hearthrob manager of San Lorenzo for many years before opening this chic, high-end venue on Fulham Road.

  257-259 Fulham Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Memories of India

  The original of a London-based group of Indian restaurants, Memories has been doing Kensington proud for a good many years, and is noted for its atmosphere as well as its food.

  18 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Pasha

  Pasha is sumptuous, elegant, glamorous and romantic – there's no doubt that this revamped South Kensington restaurant is a class act, and it certainly wows the punters with lavish décor, mosaic tiles, flickering tea candles and intricately embroidered cushions in discreet little alcoves.

  1 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Moroccan

• Patara

  One of a quartet of London restaurants belonging to the international Patara chain, this is a striking, upmarket venue complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ethnic sculptures, ornately carved palm wood columns and luxurious red seating.

  181 Fulham Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Peridot, The Bentley Kempinski Hotel

  Within the discreet surroundings of The Bentley London - The Waldorf Astoria Collection, Peridot is an airy yet intimate restaurant with a smart menu of brasserie classics.

  27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Shikara

  Shikara puts on the style in South Kensington with its plush décor, leather seats and cosmopolitan Indian food. The kitchen focuses on the rich, full-bodied cuisine of the northern regions on the Sub-continent with a varied mix of familiar curries and distinctive specialities.

  87 Sloane Avenue, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Tendido Cero

  Across the road from its elder brother Cambio de Tercio, this patriotically Spanish joint is true to its roots, with yellow walls, red ceilings and black floors dramatically conjuring up the colours of the nation's flag.

  174 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, South West London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

Restaurants in South Lambeth

• Rebato's

  The grand señora of London tapas bars, Rebato's on South Lambeth Road celebrated its twenty fifth birthday in 2009 and it remains one of the most untrendily authentic places of its kind in the capital.

  169 South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth, South West London - Cuisine: Spanish

Restaurants in St James’s

• Caxton Grill at St. Ermin’s Hotel

  The Caxton Grill is set in the St Ermin's Hotel which has recently undergone a thirty million pound refurbishment, transforming it into a de-luxe four star property.

  2 Caxton Street, St James’s, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Streatham

• Bocca Restaurant

  Opened in May 2008, Bocca Restaurant is now established as the only authentic Italian restaurant in the area and offers an eating experience that compares favourably to the West End without the price attached.

  14 High Parade, Streatham, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Nineteen Restaurant & Bar

  Streatham's Nineteen Restaurant and Bar captures the vibrance and buzz of the area in a relaxed, contemporary space with stylish exposed brickwork, dark leather seating and polished wood floors.

  19 The High Parade, Streatham, South West London - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Trafalgar Square

• Brumus Bar & Restaurant, Haymarket Hotel

  Right next door to the Haymarket Theatre in the heart of the West End, this impressive, recently opened hotel is 'new London' personified.

  1 Suffolk Place, Trafalgar Square, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Jom Makan

  Tucked in alongside the National Portrait Gallery, Jom Makan is one of the few restaurants in the West End to specialise in authentic Malaysian cuisine.

  5-7 Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square, South West London - Cuisine: Malaysian

• Mint Leaf

  Seriously subdued lighting sets the tone in the groovy Mint Leaf basement bar and restaurant close to London's theatreland, and the entire space is a remarkable feat of contemporary design.

  Suffolk Place, Trafalgar Square, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

Restaurants in Vauxhall

• Canton Arms

  The Canton Arms, the name refers to the 26 cantons, member states of Switzerland, is a gastro-pub that has been the attention of much critical acclaim in the the unlikely destination of Vauxhall, on South Lambeth Road.

  177 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Victoria

• 2 Bridge Place, Hesperia London Victoria Hotel

  Close to the bustle of Victoria station, 2 Bridge Place is a stylish cosmopolitan restaurant set within the London Hesperia Victoria Hotel.

  2 Bridge Place, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Bumbles

  In the quintessentially English setting of Buckingham Palace Road, near to Victoria Station, Bumbles has been consistently refining its menu of British restaurant classics for over four decades.

  16 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: British

• Ebury Wine Bar & Restaurant

  A ground-breaker when it opened in 1959, this wine bar/restaurant has always moved with the times while maintaining its old-school pedigree.

  139 Ebury Street, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• Kazan

  If you fancy trying a little 'Ottoman indulgence' not far from Victoria station, make tracks for Kazan a cool, modern venue, which combines a fine dining restaurant with a lounge, tea room and 'harem room'.

  93 - 94 Wilton Road, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Turkish

• Kym's

  Kym's, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Peking, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine, has become a firm favourite amongst London politicians, ambassadors and celebrities alike owing to its convenient Victoria location and delicious food.

  70-71 Wilton Road, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Olivo

  Since 1990, this personally run neighbourhood restaurant has been satisfying locals and Victoria commuters with its robust food and colourful Mediterranean outlook.

  21 Eccleston Street, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Olivomare

  Restaurateur Mauro Sanna has built up a cult following in Belgravia over the years, thanks to the success of Olivo and its little sister Olivetto.

  10-12 Lower Belgrave Street, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Quilon Restaurant & Bar

  Quilon has been doing its stuff within the confines of the Crowne Plaza Hotel overlooking Buckingham Gate for more than a decade, and recently picked up a Michelin star for its refined take on South Indian regional cuisine.

  41 Buckingham Gate, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Indian

• The Queens Arms

  A handy bolt-hole for locals, travellers and tourists alike, the revamped Queens Arms is within easy reach of Victoria station and nearby attractions.

  11 Warwick Way, Victoria, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Wandsworth

• Chez Bruce

  Opened in 1995 to much acclaim, Bruce Poole's eponymous restaurant continues to shine with its top-class, if a touch idiosyncratic, modern cooking.

  2 Bellevue Road, Wandsworth, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• China Boulevard on the River

  Tailor-made for parties, celebrations and social bashes, China Boulevard on the River is at the hub of an increasingly up-market part of Wandsworth; it's a vast venue spread over two floors, with acres of space, spectacularly exotic décor and brilliant views across the Thames.

  1 The Boulevard, Wandsworth, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Le Gothique

  Situated within Wandsworth's magnificent Royal Victoria Patriotic building, Le Gothique offers a London dining experience like no other. Secluded within the walls of one of London's most spectacular high-Victorian Gothic buildings, this modern French restaurant boasts a quirky period bar and restaurant, complete with cloistered gardens and stone angels.

  Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, Wandsworth, South West London - Cuisine: French

• The Ship Inn

  Founded as a Thameside waterman's inn around 1786, The Ship Inn by Wandsworth Bridge is still in the business of providing hospitality although it now attracts crowds from near and far.

  41 Jew's Row, Wandsworth, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Westminster

• 2 Amici Italian Restaurant

  On the site formerly occupied by Simply Nico, this recent arrival in the Pimlico/Westminster neighbourhood aims to bring good-value Southern Italian food to an increasing vibrant area of the capital.

  48a Rochester Row, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Cinnamon Club

  New Indian cuisine at the Old Westminster Library through passion, pride and energy, The Cinnamon Club has gained a unique position in the London social and dining environment.

  The Old Westminster Library, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

• City Café

  Close to Victoria station and a part of the Mint Hotel, City Cafe Westminster is a smart, uncluttered restaurant with a discreet, intimate buzz and is ideal for business meetings.

  Mint Hotel, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Made in China

  Made In China is a Chinese dim sum restaurant situated in the heart of Westminster. A wide variety of Chinese cuisine is served here at reasonable prices.

  37 Monck Street, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Osteria dell’Angolo

  Osteria dell'Angolo is a new venture from restaurateur Claudio Pulze, a swish Italian celebrating the classics of Valdarnese Valley cuisine, and bringing a taste of Tuscany to the streets of Westminster.

  47 Marsham Street, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Quirinale

  Named after Rome's presidential palace (and one of the ancient 'seven hills'), Quirinale stands almost in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament and naturally attracts politicians of all parties, as well as its share of Westminster tourists.

  North Court, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Roux at Parliament Square

  Located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Westminster, Roux at Parliament Square offers a comfortable, exclusive, yet delightfully approachable dining experience.

  RICS, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Shepherd's

  A favourite bolt-hole for politicians, spin doctors and newspaper pundits, this bastion of all things British stands proudly within shouting distance of the Houses of Parliament.

  Marsham Court, Westminster, South West London - Cuisine: British

Restaurants in Wimbledon

• Light House Restaurant

  Opened to great critical acclaim in 1999, the Light House is everything you could wish for in a modern-day neighbourhood restaurant.

  75 - 77 Ridgway, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Côte

  Situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village, Côte brings a taste of genuine French bistro food to the suburbs. The name conjures up all things Gallic - a neat touch from the owners (who were founding fathers of the Strada chain).

  8 High Street, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Dalchini

  Udit Sarkhel is best known for his trio of Indian eateries, but he has also created London's first 'Hakka' restaurant in leafy Wimbledon.

  147 Arthur Road, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Fox and Grapes

  The Fox and Grapes situated in Wimbledon is the latest venture for Michelin starred chef Claude Bosi, owner of the highly regarded Hibiscus Restaurant in Mayfair, recently nominated one of the world's top 50 best restaurants.

  9 Camp Road, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• McChina Eating

  Family run McChina Eating Restaurant in Wimbledon attempts to redefine value for money in a casual dining venue serving traditional wok fried Chinese cuisine and offering a wide range of dishes McChina Eating style.

  343 - 345 Haydons Road, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Piaf on the Hill

  Sister to Piaf in Dulwich, this clean-lined bistro is 'passionate about food. ' It makes an equally good local destination whether you are looking for breakfast, a quick-fire lunch or a leisurely evening meal.

  40 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: French

• Tapanco

  One enthusiastic UK Restaurant Guide reporter from Wimbledon rates Tapanco as his 'favourite local restaurant'. It's a hot, livewire venue handily placed behind the Odeon Cinema and close to the Broadway Centre.

  Newport House, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: Tex Mex

• The Butcher & Grill

  Following the success of the Butcher & Grill in Battersea, owners Dominic Ford and co. have set up camp in Wimbledon Village.

  33 High Street, Wimbledon, South West London - Cuisine: British