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Restaurants in Bayswater

• Angelus

  Angelus is secreted away in Bayswater in one of the capital's last working mews, not far from Hyde Park, this new venture is the brainchild of former Aubergine manager and one-time sommelier at Le Gavroche, Thierry Tomasin.

  4 Bathurst Street, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• El Pirata de Tapas

  In the two years since it opened in fashionable Westbourne Grove, El Pirata de Tapas has become a must-try restaurant in London's emerging Iberian scene and it attracts a cosmopolitan crowd who enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine in an enchanting neighbourhood ambience.

  115 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Kiasu

  The word 'kiasu' is from the Hokkien Chinese dialect, and it translates as 'extreme fear of losing, or of being second best' – which explains the graffiti on the mauve walls suggesting various things to be afraid of ('getting fat', 'going mad', 'the wife', etc).

  48 Queensway, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Malaysian

• L'Accento

  In the hinterland between Bayswater and Notting Hill, L'Accento continues to prove its worth as a reliable neighbourhood Italian, feeding the local crowd in a rather utilitarian setting of bare wood tables, while walls and soft lights.

  16 Garway Road, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Lancaster London Hotel, Nipa

  Situated on the first floor of the towering high-rise the London Lancaster Hotel, Nipa is faithfully modelled on its sister establishment, the Landmark Bangkok.

  Lancaster Terrace, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Le Café Anglais

  Rowley Leigh made his name at Kensington Place, but has moved on to open this exciting brasserie Le Café Anglais on the second floor of Whiteley's Shopping Centre overlooking Queensway.

  8 Porchester Gardens, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Lounge Bar, Lancaster London Hotel

  Located just a few moments away from Kensington Gardens and the famous Peter Pan statue, Lancaster London is the perfect venue to relive the enchanting never-ending story.

  Lancaster Terrace, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• Mandarin Kitchen

  Seafood is the prime attraction at this long-running restaurant, which has been a fixture of Queensway Chinese scene since 1980.

  14-16 Queensway, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Royal China

  Generally reckoned to be the flagship of the Royal China group - which now has five premier-league restaurants straddling the capital from SW6 to E14 - the Queensway branch is awash with trademark design features.

  13 Queensway, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• The Commander

  The Commander is a fascinating new venture - the conversion of a one-time Westbourne Grove watering hole into an unusual hybrid involving a transatlantic-style porter house and oyster bar plus a butcher, fishmonger, deli and florist.

  47 Hereford Road, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Eclectic

• The Cow

  Tom Conran (son of Sir Terence) has ire-invented and transformed this Bayswater drinkers' den, although the place still looks as if it is living in the 1950s.

  89 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Trenta

  The pint-sized, seven-table dining room that once housed Al San Vincenzo has been transmuted into Trenta (Italian for '30'), and it's still in the business of delivering gutsy food in contemporary surroundings.

  30 Connaught Street, Bayswater, West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Bloomsbury

• Archipelago

  'Chocolate covered scorpion with a Sauternes dip' is just one of the daunting delicacies you might find on the menu at this extraordinary restaurant, Archipelago on Whitfield Street – along with locusts, crocodile, kangaroo and much more from the gazetteer of world wildlife.

  110 Whitfield Street, Bloomsbury, West London - Cuisine: Global

• Back to Basics

  Back to Basics, 'A Seafood Lover's Delight' is how the owners describe this Foley Street effervescent and entertaining fixture of the Fitzrovia / Bloomsbury scene: how right they are.

  21a Foley Street, Bloomsbury, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Koba

  Koba is the ultra-smart, minimalist face of Korean cooking in the capital. It specialises in theatrical barbecued dishes which are put together and finished off at the table.

  11 Rathbone Street, Bloomsbury, West London - Cuisine: Korean

• Latium Restaurant

  Chef/patron Maurizio Morelli opened Latium Restaurant on Berners Street to great critical acclaim in 2003 and since then it has scooped several awards and honed its reputation as one of the most respected regional Italian restaurants in the West End.

  21 Berners Street, Bloomsbury, West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Chiswick

• Bardolino

  Bardolino, a new restaurant conveniently placed on Chiswick High Road is wowing diners with its authentic Italian cuisine, a delightful family venue that takes its name from a picturesque village nestled between Milan and Venice.

  68 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Restaurant Michael Nadra

  It's all change at the restaurant once known as Fish Hook, the name has been altered to Restaurant Michael Nadra and the place has taken on a brand new identity, all thanks to new chef/proprietor Michael Nadra.

  6-8 Elliott Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Charlotte's Bistro

  Charlotte's Bistro located in Chiswick on the former premises of Fishworks, is the offshoot of the popular Charlotte's Place in Ealing.

  6 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Duke of Sussex

  Yet another born-again Chiswick boozer, the Duke of Sussex has traded its pool table, sports TV and Elvis nights for a serious tilt at gastropub foodie thrills.

  75 South Parade, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Hedone

  A newcomer on the lively Chiswick restaurant scene, Hedone is a a modern fine dining restaurant in a unique open kitchen setting, enabling the chef to interact with the diners.

  301 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: French

• High Road Brasserie

  Nick Jones and the boys from the burgeoning Soho House group are behind this much-talked-about venture on Chiswick High Road.

  High Road House, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: British

• La Trompette

  The people of Chiswick are fortunate to have La Trompette on their doorstep, although the restaurant is now much more than a local gem.

  5 - 7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: French

• Le Vacherin

  'Worth finding Chiswick for,' proclaimed AA Gill after enjoying himself at Malcolm and Donna John's archetypal neighbourhood restaurant, Le Vacherin.

  76-77 South Parade, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: French

• Pissarro

  A great riverside location at Chiswick is one of the assets of Pissarro, a likeable neighbourhood restaurant that is now into its tenth year.

  Corney Reach Way, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: European

• Sam's Brasserie

  'Sam's Brasserie in Chiswick is really quite a cool place, with a kind of downtown/industrial boho atmosphere,' noted Tracey MacLeod in The Independent.

  11 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Bollo

  A grand local landmark in the verdant surroundings of Chiswick Park, The Bollo is a proud-looking Victorian building that now does sterling service as a smart all-day gastro-pub.

  13 - 15 Bollo Lane, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Pilot

  This Chiswick neighbourhood gastro-pub is famed for its splendid garden, which really comes into its own during the summer months.

  56 Wellesley Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Roebuck

  For years, this Chiswick drinkers' den was the Birdcage, but it has now taken on a new life (and a new name) as part of a mini-group of gastro pubs that also includes Lots Road Dining Room in Chelsea and The Queen's in Crouch End.

  122 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Swan

  'We are staying true to the "pub" bit of gastropub', say the owners of the Swan - a delightful boozer with a vast garden, a children's play area and lots of interesting stuff to eat and drink.

  1 Evershed Walk, Chiswick, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in City

• 28° - 50°

  28° - 50° a wine workshop and kitchen on Fetter Lane, is the latest venture of Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset, the successful partnership behind the Michelin starred Texture restaurant.

  140 Fetter Lane, City, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Ealing

• Charlotte's Place Restaurant

  Since its facelift and re-birth in 2002, Charlotte's Place has taken on a new identity and a new lease of life - it stands on a corner right opposite Ealing Common, and attracts an enthusiastic local crowd with its blend of casual modern décor and sound European-based cooking.

  16 St Matthew's Road, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Ealing Park Tavern

  The Ealing Park Tavern, a vast, brash and brassy boozer, is but a short detour at the start of the M4, it signed up for membership of London's gastro pub set in 2001 and has never looked back.

  222 South Ealing Road, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Kiraku

  Delightfully cute waitresses almost steal the show at this stylish newcomer, which brings a welcome taste of authentic Japanese cuisine to Ealing.

  8 Station Parade, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Maxim

  Maxim is 'the quintessential suburban Chinese extravaganza,' says high-flying restaurateur Alan Yau (of Hakkasan fame). It has been serving the denizens of Ealing for more than 30 years and is known affectionately as 'Mrs Chow's' - in honour of the lady who oversees matters in the kitchen.

  153-155 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Momo Japanese Restaurant

  Tucked away in a quiet residential backwater, Momo, a personally run Japanese restaurant is a favourite with Ealing locals and visitors alike.

  Hotel 55, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Osteria del Portico

  A table in the open-air courtyard amid flowers and shades of deep country green is the great summertime attraction at this long-running Italian restaurant hidden away through an arched gateway.

  7a The Green, Ealing, West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Fitzrovia

• Dabbous

  Dabbous a short walk from Goodge Street tube in the heart of Fitzrovia is the first restaurant from Ollie Dabbus, the former head chef of Michelin starred Texture.

  39 Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Riding House Café

  The Riding House Café is a modern all-day brasserie, on the corner of Great Titchfield Street and Riding House Street, the third venture from Adam White and Clive Watson, the duo behind the successful Village East and The Garrison in Bermondsey.

  43 - 51 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Hammersmith

• Azou

  Engagingly run by husband-and-wife team Chris and Christine Benarab, Azou on Hammersmith's vibrant King Street, brightly evokes North Africa with its colourful décor and full-blooded food.

  375 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: North African

• L'auberge at The Black Lion

  A Hammersmith pub on the up since the arrival of new owners, the Black Lion is famed for its lavish riverside location just a few steps from the banks of the Thames and also for its massive, child-friendly beer garden (one of the most expansive in the neighbourhood).

  2 South Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• River Café

  Following a fire in spring 2008 and several months closure, the legendary River Café is now back in business as one of the best advertisements for Italian regional cooking in the capital.

  Thames Wharf, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Cumberland Arms

  Part of the gastro pub stable run very successfully by Richard and George Manners, this traditional, street-corner hostelry has been given the 'de rigueur' facelift with wood floors, mix-and-match furniture, prints on the walls and big vases of flowers all around.

  29 North End Road, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Indian Zing

  Chef/proprietor of Indian Zing in Hammersmith Manoj Vasaikar worked at Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy before striking out on his own and now has a stable of three restaurants, Indian Zing was followed by Indian Zest and the latest is called Indian Zilla.

  236 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Lola & Simón

  Situated in West London's Hammersmith, Lola & Simón offers an unusual and exciting fusion of Argentinean and New Zealand cuisine in an unpretentious yet elegant setting.

  278 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Argentinean

• Sagar

  A reliable destination for genuine South Indian vegetarian food on frenetic King Street, Sagar keeps the punters happy with its no-frills approach, up-front flavours and rock-bottom prices.

  157 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Saigon Saigon

  Members of the Liem Phong family spent many months back in their native Vietnam sourcing ingredients and furnishings before launching the admirable Saigon Saigon Vietnamese restaurant on the Hammersmith/Chiswick border.

  313 - 317 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Vietnamese

• Seasons Dining Room

  A warm and welcoming beacon for food lovers in West London, the Seasons Dining Room menu is entirely seasonal, hence its name, and it uses organic meat from the family master butcher, along with fresh fish and vegetables.

  323 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Stonemasons Arms

  Displays of local artwork (for sale) cover the wall space in this inviting but unadorned gastro pub close to Hammersmith shoppers' multi-storey car park.

  54 Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Carpenter's Arms

  Dubbed by one critic as a 'fine, funky place to be,' the revitalised Carpenter's Arms has been given a short in the arm by the team that also runs the Pig's Ear in Chelsea and the Coach & Horses in Farringdon.

  91 Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Gate

  A lofty church hall turned artist's studio is the curious setting for The Gate, an inventive and hugely popular vegetarian restaurant in Hammersmith.

  51 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Vegetarian

• The Grove

  The Grove is a modern restaurant situated in Hammersmith Grove and on a sunny day is the perfect spot for a relaxed meal on its terrace.

  83 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Knaypa Restaurant

  Hammersmith is now home to the UK's largest Polish community, and The Knaypa Restaurant provides a taste of home for the new 'locals'.

  268 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Polish

• The Queens Arms

  A striking refurbishment has transformed the Queens Arms from down-at-heel local watering hole to fashionably upbeat Hammersmith gastropub. Drinkers congregate around the striking black walnut bar or watch sport on big TV screens, while the sleek new mezzanine area is concerned with matters gastronomic; the two are connected by a dramatic glass balustrade staircase.

  171 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Tosa

  A splendid example of an easy-going neighbourhood Japanese restaurant, Tosa has quickly found its niche market by focusing on skewered delicacies from the robata grill rather than venturing down the ubiquitous sushi route.

  332 King Street, Hammersmith, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

Restaurants in Holland Park

• Bombay Bicycle Club

  The Holland Park branch of the long-running Bombay Bicycle Club follows in the footsteps of the Balham original by offering wide-ranging food in overtly luxurious surroundings.

  128 Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Edera

  Over the years Edera (the name means 'ivy') has established itself as a classy, tranquil retreat for the denizens of Holland Park.

  148 Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Belvedere

  Enjoy an amble around the verdant expanses of Holland Park, admire the gorgeous flower gardens or spend a few hours at the opera in summer before making your way to this grandly luxurious restaurant set in the ornate ballroom of Holland House.

  Holland House, Holland Park, West London - Cuisine: Anglo French

Restaurants in Kensington

• Babylon

  Set one hundred feet above Kensington High Street in central London, The Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant are absolutely amazing, the wow factor alone has to put Babylon on everyone's 'must dine there' list and that's before even thinking about the food.

  The Roof Gardens, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Brunello Lounge & Restaurant

  Brunello Lounge & Restaurant, not far from The Albert Hall is a showcase for Master Chef Andrea Vercelli. His cuisine offers a stunning "Back to Basics" menu that concentrates on the simplicity of Italian cooking and the outstanding quality of the ingredients used and features a simplified range of comforting Italian classics.

  60 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Casa Batavia

  Casa Batavia is a new modern Italian restaurant on Kensington Church Street not far from Notting Hill Gate tube. The restaurant is a joint venture between Italian celebrity chef Nicola Batavia, proprietor of Michelin starred Ristorante Birichin in Turin and restaurateur Paolo Boschi who owned and operated da Paolo for 20 years.

  135 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern Italian

• Cheneston's Restaurant, The Milestone Hotel

  Awarded 2 AA Rosettes and deriving its name from an early spelling of Kensington, Cheneston's is the Milestone Hotel's intimate restaurant offering the finest international cuisine with an emphasis on modern British.

  1 Kensington Court, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Chez Patrick

  For more than 18 years, Patrick Tako was the guiding light behind Lou Pescadou, Earls Court's famed seafood veteran. When LP closed in 2006, he moved over to Stratford's in Kensington, re-named the restaurant after himself and set about streamlining the interior.

  7 Stratford Road, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Clarke's

  When Sally Clarke set out her stall in the 1980s she was a trail blazer, offering Londoners a brand new take on healthy modern food with a sexy Californian accent: she championed seasonal, free-range and organic ingredients, put bread back on the agenda and worked wonders with the char-grill.

  124 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Kensington Place

  Kensington Place, a glass-fronted old stager was at the forefront of London brasserie revolution when it opened its doors in 1987 on Kensington Church Street.

  201 - 209 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Kitchen W8

  Kitchen W8 is everything a neighbourhood brasserie should be, it's laid back, family friendly, easy on the eye with an unfussy menu of Modern European classics and ticks all the boxes for the Abingdon Road set.

  11 - 13 Abingdon Road, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Launceston Place

  Launceston Place celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday during 2011 and it continues to provide a sedate alternative to the energy and bustle of capital and following a recent renovation, this gentrified restaurant in a leafy Kensington backwater has emerged with a stylish contemporary look.

  1a Launceston Place, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Min Jiang, Royal Garden Hotel

  The much-vaunted dining room on the tenth floor of the auspiciously celeb Royal Garden Hotel has been give an awesome facelift and transformed into Min Jiang, a spectacular Chinese restaurant serving fascinating regional food.

  2-24 Kensington High Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Park Terrace Restaurant, Royal Garden Hotel

  Famed as 'the international sportsperson's London hotel of choice', the legendary Royal Garden Hotel has hosted all manner of prestigious occasions and entertained celebs from all walks of life.

  2-24 Kensington High Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Abingdon

  Tucked away just off the main drag of Kensington High Street on Abingdon Road, this born-again back-street boozer The Abingdon, now puts on quite a tasteful show with its white-painted, three-storey façade and an interior that comes complete with ornate ironwork and a curved false ceiling.

  54 Abingdon Road, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Papaya Tree

  A tiny entrance and a short walk from Kensington High Street tube station, The Papaya Tree is a modern Thai restaurant.

  209 Kensington High Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• The Park Lounge, The Milestone Hotel

  Honoured with the Award of Excellence by the Tea Guild in 2009, The Milestone Hotel is a warm and cosy retreat, just right for afternoon tea, sumptuous comfort with 'sink and stay' armchairs and sofas.

  1 Kensington Court, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• Timo

  Situated at the Olympia end of Kensington High Street, Timo is a smart cookie that wows the foodie crowd with its clearly constructed North Italian food.

  343 Kensington High Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Yashin Sushi

  Yashin Sushi is West London's latest sushi bar tucked away on a side street off Kensington High Street. It is owned by two master sushi chefs, Yasuhiro Mineno who worked at Ubon by Nobu and Shinya Ikeda of Yumi.

  1A Argyll Road, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

• Zaika

  When it opened in 1999 on Kensington High Street, Zaika virtually re-defined Indian food in London and changed the way we think about Indian restaurants in general.

  1 Kensington High Street, Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

Restaurants in Maida Vale

• Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Room

  Built in 1863, the affectionately named 'PA' is a glorious example of ornate pub Victoriana, all impeccably preserved for the twenty-first century.

  5a Formosa Street, Maida Vale, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Waterway

  Since 2002 The Waterway is one of Maida Vales best neighbourhood restaurants, the location is Little Venice, although a stop on the Grand Union Canal is hardly the Grand Canale.

  54 Formosa Street, Maida Vale, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Marble Arch

• Bombay Palace

  Tucked away behind Marble Arch, Bombay Palace is an upmarket Indian restaurant with a diverse menu of inventive regional cooking.

  50 Connaught Street, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Frankie's Italian Bar & Grill

  Frankie's Italian Bar & Grill in Selfridges is a dead-cert bet for showtime pizzas, post-shopping re-fuelling and partying in the West End, this is a branch of the mini-chain set up by celeb jockey Frankie Dettori and Marco Pierre White.

  Selfridges, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• La Porte des Indes

  Entering La Porte des Indes is breathtaking with two floors full of exotic plants and flowers, a marble staircase and if that isn't enough, a 40-foot waterfall is also thrown in for good measure.

  32 Bryanston Street, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Levant

  Levant is a fabulous Middle-Eastern basement restaurant enjoyed by couples, party-goers, groups of friends, companies and everyone. With its authentic Arabic decor and artefacts, this restaurant resembles an Aladdin's Cave.

  Jason Court, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Middle Eastern

• Locanda Locatelli

  An Italian restaurant like no other - Locanda Locatelli may be in London, but you'll feel you've popped round to your Italian neighbour's house for some fantastic home cooking and amazing hospitality.

  8 Seymour Street, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Rhodes W1 Brasserie

  Gary Rhodes took a step into the West End when he took over the foyer of the world-class Cumberland Hotel at the top of Park Lane for his Rhodes W1 Brasserie.

  The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Rhodes W1 Restaurant

  Following the success of the egalitarian W1 Brasserie in the foyer of the Cumberland Hotel, Gary Rhodes has lifted the curtain on his exclusive fine dining restaurant.

  The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• The Montcalm London, Vetro

  It's within earshot of the hubbub and traffic around Marble Arch and Oxford Street, yet the Montcalm is so cocooned you might think you were in an English country house, not an international business hotel in London's West End.

  Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Yumi Restaurant

  Kimono-clad waitresses provide the most gentle and genteel service you could wish for in this classy but understated Japanese restaurant, much favoured by expense-account suited types.

  110 George Street, Marble Arch, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

Restaurants in Marylebone

• Ayoush

  An authentic oasis of charm and atmosphere in central London, Ayoush is just a two minutes walk from Oxford Street and Bond Street tube station, serving Lebanese, Moroccan and Egyptian food.

  58 James Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Egyptian

• 108 Marylebone Lane

  108 Marylebone is a chic, contemporary restaurant and bar that has been opened by celebrity restaurateur Roy Ackerman. Showcasing produce from local suppliers such as the award winning La Fromagerie, The Ginger Pig and Biggles Sausages to produce a simple classic crowd pleasing menu.

  108 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• 2 Veneti

  2 Veneti is a contemporary restaurant based in the heart of Marylebone featuring terracotta brickwork, pale wood floors with black and white prints adorning the walls.

  10 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ascots Restaurant & Bar, Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel

  Tucked away on the first floor of the luxury four-star Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel, Ascots offers a stylish retreat from the hubbub of Oxford Street below.

  350 Oxford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Aston Bar and Grill, Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel

  Light and airy Aston Bar and Grill is a spacious retreat from the bustle of Tottenham Court Road for its genteel crowd of Fitzrovia diners.

  130 Tottenham Court Road, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Busaba Eathai

  Since opening, the Busaba Eathai mini-chain has really hit the jackpot with its authentic canteen-style Thai food. Set up by restaurant impresario Alan Yau, it works to a simple, but winning formula: shared tables, bench seating, modish design and a menu that won't challenge your bank balance.

  8 - 13 Bird Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Canteen

  The latest branch of Canteen occupies the old Marks & Spencer building on Baker Street and, like its siblings, it 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.

  55 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: British

• Chada Chada

  'Chada' is the name of the traditional headpiece worn for performances of classical Thai dance drama, and this branch of the long-serving Battersea original is suitably kitted out with authentic artefacts, ornaments and floral displays.

  17 Picton Place, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Colony Bar & Grill

  The Colony Bar & Grill situated in the heart of Marylebone was originally the collaboration of Michelin starred Atul Kochhar and successful restaurateur Carlo Spetale, but the former has now severed his relationship with the restaurant.

  7 - 9 Paddington Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• deVille Restaurant, The Mandeville Hotel

  Following a £15 million refurbishment, the re-vamped Mandeville Hotel in the heart of fashionably elegant Marylebone 'village' is making its presence felt as one of West London's premier boutique hotels.

  8 - 14 Mandeville Place, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Dinings

  Dubbed 'the perfect small restaurant' by The Independent, Dinings makes a virtue of its dimensions. Chef/owner Tomonari Chiba is yet another veteran of Nobu who decided the time was right to strike out on his own.

  22 Harcourt Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Duke of Wellington

  Yet another gastro-conversion of a down-home West End boozer, the Duke of Wellington has traded its affectionately shabby look for chandeliers, wood floors and gilt mirrors in the bar, with leather banquettes, groovy lights and framed copies of letters written by the Duke adding atmosphere to the cosy upstairs dining room.

  94a Crawford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Fishworks

  This charming branch of FishWorks in Marylebone is a bright, informal restaurant serving up immaculately prepared, simple fish dishes. The cheery blue and white interior makes for a relaxed eating environment, with customers bustling around the traditional fish counter and specials handwritten on the chalkboards.

  89 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Galvin Bistrot de Luxe

  Brothers-in-whites Chris and Jeff Galvin are veterans of the London restaurant scene and have teamed up to create the kind of buzzy modern 'bistro-plus' that is a breath of fresh air in the capital.

  66 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: French

• Ibérica

  Billed as an outpost of Spanish 'food and culture', the aptly named Ibérica occupies an imposing stone-fronted 1930s Art Deco building on a corner of Great Portland Street.

  195 Great Portland Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Il Baretto

  What was Giusto has changed its name to Il Baretto, and it's now under the control of high-profile restaurateur Arjun Waney (of Zuma, Roka and La Petite Maison fame).

  43 Blandford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Indali Lounge

  Marylebone's Indali Lounge offers a rare thing for British curry lovers - a healthy Indian. Rated the Best Healthy Eating Restaurant in the U.

  50 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• L'Autre Pied

  Marylebone's Michelin starred L'Autre Pied, 'the other foot' belongs to the same team behind the two Michelin-starred Pied-a-Terre in Charlotte Street - Formerly the Blandford Street Restaurant, the premises has been given a new look by PDT's owner David Moore, who has applied a slightly oriental gloss with hand-painted walls and screens, bare dark tables and red leather banquettes.

  5 - 7 Blandford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• La Ratatouille

  Occupying a setting in the midst of the most stylish shops, hotels and restaurants on Marylebone's famous Paddington Street, La Ratatouille is a sophisticated French bistro with an exquisite menu of modern French classics.

  25 Paddington Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: French

• Nambu-tei

  To find Nambu-tei, turn off the Baker Street main drag into a little shopping alley: the restaurant itself is waiting to be discovered behind a Chinese herb emporium.

  Berkeley Arcade, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Original Tagines

  This popular and lively Moroccan bistro is a real treat. The decor is bright and neutral with cushioned wrought iron chairs and ornate tiled tables.

  7a Dorset Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Moroccan

• Orrery

  Generally reckoned to be the brightest star in Sir Terence Conran's restaurant galaxy (now trading as D&D London), Orrery occupies the first floor of a former stable block opposite St Marylebone Church.

  55 - 57 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes

  The Sherlock Homes Hotel is a modern boutique hotel with a delightful restaurant. The restaurant itself is elegant, intimate, stylish and contemporary with designer features, floor to ceiling glass walls and an open plan design with charcoal grill and wok and a mesquite wood oven.

  108 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Roganic

  Roganic in Marylebone, formerly the Michael Moore is a two year pop up restaurant owned by renowned chef Simon Rogan of the Michelin starred L'Enclume in Cartmel, Cumbria.

  19 Blandford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Roux at the Landau

  This is the first collaborative venture for 19 years of father and son Albert and Michel Roux Jnr, who have taken over the Landau restaurant and renamed it Roux at the Landau.

  The Langham, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Royal China

  The Baker Street branch of Royal China recently moved a few doors down from its original address, but little else has changed.

  24-26 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Royal China Club

  The latest addition to the eminent Royal China Group occupies the old Baker Street site that was one of their original venues (before it relocated a few doors down the road).

  40-42 Baker Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Texture

  An A-list duo from Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons is the driving force behind Texture, a sleek high-end restaurant housed in a beautifully restored Georgian building on Portman Square: Agnar Sverrisson was head chef at the Oxfordshire high-flyer, while his partner Xavier Rousset gained fame as one of the youngest ever Master Sommelier in the business.

  34 Portman Square, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Beehive

  A short stroll from Baker Street, the Beehive has emerged from a two-year shutdown and makeover as a London boozer with gastro aspirations.

  126 Crawford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Montagu, Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

  Since opening in the renowned Churchill Hotel in Marylebone's elegant Portman Square, The Montagu has quickly established itself as a firm favourite with West-Londoners - boasting a wide range of British and European seasonal dishes, cooked in a classic contemporary style and prepared in a striking open kitchen.

  30 Portman Square, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: British

• The Providores

  Kiwi star Peter Gordon went for fusion in a big way when he opened The Providores in what looks like the skeletal remains of an old London inn.

  109 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Fusion

• The Real Greek

  Appropriately close to the Hellenic Centre, as well as Madam Tussaud's, the Marylebone branch of The Real Geek mini-chain, is ideally placed for tourists and sightseers.

  56 Paddington Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Greek

• The Wallace

  The Wallace Collection's stunning glass-roofed courtyard – the Sculpture Garden – is the enviable location for Oliver Peyton's self-styled 'brasserie de luxe'.

  The Wallace Collection, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: French

• Trishna

  Born in Mumbai, Trishna is now delighting Londoners with its new site in Marylebone. Set on two levels, it is fashionably - but unpretentiously - done out in marble, brick, oak and glass.

  15 - 17 Blandford Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Verru

  Verru serving Scandinavian cuisine is a small restaurant with just 26 covers set in the heart of Marylebone village. Estonian Executive chef and owner Andrei Lesment honed his skills at restaurants such as Maze and Pied à Terre, before setting up in Verru his first solo venture.

  69 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Scandinavian

• Villandry

  Marylebone's Villandy restaurant is a charming and unusual experience in that it is accessed through an impressive bustling food emporium, a gourmet shop for serious food lovers selling the finest quality products sourced from specialist suppliers and artisans across the globe.

  170 Great Portland Street, Marylebone, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Mayfair

• The Guinea Grill

  A bastion of old-school tie Britishness in the heart of Mayfair, the legendary Guinea Grill could never be dubbed a 'dedicated follower of fashion'.

  30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: British

• 104 Park Lane Restaurant, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane

  A short distance from the vibrant hub of London's West End, 140 Park Lane is found at an exclusive location overlooking Marble Arch and Hyde Park.

  140 Park Lane, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: International

• 34

  34 is the new Mayfair steak house from the highly regarded Caprice Holdings, whose restaurants include The Ivy, Le Caprice and J Sheekey.

  34 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Steak House

• Al Hamra

  For more than two decades, Al Hamra has built on its reputation as one of the seminal Middle Eastern restaurants around Shepherd Market.

  31-33 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Al Sultan

  A veteran among the Lebanese brigade clustered around Shepherd Market, Al Sultan continues to please the punters with its good-humoured service, amenable setting and reasonably priced food.

  51 - 52 Hertford Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester

  Alain Ducasse currently holds 15 Michelin stars worldwide, and his new restaurant at the Dorchester has quickly joined the ranks, with its perfectly executed food in sleek surroundings: 'it's a beautifully designed restaurant in a beautiful address, in a unique hotel in a unique city,' says Ducasse with a degree of modesty.

  The Dorchester, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Alberico at Aspinalls

  Situated on the first floor of the casino at Mayfair's renowned Aspinalls, Alberico provides a tranquil retreat from the poker table.

  Aspinalls, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: International

• Alloro

  'Alloro' is Italian for bay leaf, and artwork depicting the pungent herb is dotted around this snazzy Mayfair restaurant. Overall, it has been fitted out in swanky, well-heeled style with modern colour schemes, low lights and dark wooden tables.

  19 - 20 Dover Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Alyn Williams at the Westbury

  Alyn Williams at The Westbury is the flagship restaurant situated in the heart of the Westbury Hotel, famous as the only luxury hotel on Bond Street, right in the centre of London's classiest shopping district.

  Bond Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Contemporary

• Aubaine

  Following on from the success of Aubaine in South Kensington, its younger sister is now offering something similar for the folk of Mayfair.

  4 Heddon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Aurelia

  Aurelia is the latest venture from the people behind the highly acclaimed Zuma, Roka and La Petite Maison restaurants, located on the former site of Balls Brother's Mulligan's in the heart of Mayfair.

  13-14 Cork Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Automat

  Don't be put off by the name Automat, there are no vending machines or pre-packed dispensers in this modish Mayfair American diner - Automat represents 'a new chapter in the cultural exchange between the world's two greatest cities' (so says the blurb) and it's the brainchild of Carlos Almada, the man behind several New York hotspots like MK.

  33 Dover Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: American

• Avista

  Upscale Italian regional cuisine is now the order of the day at Avista, the site formerly occupied by Brian Turner in the Millennium Hotel Mayfair.

  39 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Bar Trattoria Semplice

  The team behind Ristorante Semplice couldn't resist the opportunity to snap up the vacant, one-time pub premises just round the corner and transform it into a hard-edged, informal sibling of their high flyer.

  22-23 Woodstock Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Bellamy's

  Jet-setting A-list celebs have quickly found there way to this smart new brasserie on the Bruton Place block. It inhabits the highly exclusive shell of Caviar Kaspia, but follows a very different gastronomic path to its predecessor.

  18-18a Bruton Place, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Benares

  Atul Kochhar made his name and earned a Michelin star at Tamarind, before upping sticks and opening his own place, Benares on Berkeley Square - Benares takes its name from the ancient holy city now known as Varanasi, and it has been fitted out in elegant, contemporary style with a candlelit entrance lobby, marble floors, a lily pond, hand-carved furniture - and not a hint of flock wallpaper anywhere.

  12 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern Indian

• Bentley's

  Bentley's used to be Richard Corrigan's old stamping ground: he worked there years ago, learning his craft before hitting the big time at Lindsay House in Soho.

  11-15 Swallow Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Brown's Hotel, Albemarle Restaurant

  The re-opening of Brown's was like a 'welcome home' for one of London's most respected and highly valued friends. It was also nothing short of a personal triumph for Sir Rocco Forte, and a great relief for anyone with fond memories of the hotel's special place in the London scene.

  33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Butlers Restaurant, The Chesterfield Hotel

  'Discreet' is a word that sits comfortably with the Chesterfield, an exclusive hotel with a fine Georgian façade and an A-list Mayfair address off Berkeley Square.

  35 Charles Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• C London

  Cipriani Venice, Punta del Este, Porto Cervo, Hong Kong, New York and now C London. There is no doubt that you will need a healthy bank balance before booking a table at this bustling restaurant, but it should be money well spent.

  23-25 Davies Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Cecconi's

  Enzo Cecconi opened this Italian stalwart in 1978 and it quickly became a Mecca for London's rich, royal and famous.

  5-5a Burlington Gardens, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• China Tang at The Dorchester

  This opulent basement restaurant (on the site of the defunct Dorchester Oriental) brings a taste of Hong Kong's exclusive China Club to London's Park Lane.

  The Dorchester, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Chisou

  In London's 'Little Japan' between Hanover Square and Regent Street, Chisou delivers authentic food in stylish, sophisticated surroundings. It's a popular meeting place for great-value set lunches, and is also a favoured destination for Japanese businessmen in the evening.

  4 Princes Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Chor Bizarre

  Amazing decor reflecting the concept of a "Thieves Market" is just one of the reasons The UK Restaurant Guide recommends the Chor Bizarre Mayfair experience.

  16 Albermarle Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Citrus Restaurant, Sheraton Park Lane Hotel

  The flavours of Italy combine with the best ingredients to create Citrus Restaurant's modern Italian cuisine at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel.

  112 Piccadilly, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Corrigan's Mayfair

  Richard Corrigan's eagerly awaited new restaurant, Corrigan's Mayfair, occupies the site of one of London's most iconic dining rooms, Chez Nico at Ninety, attached to the sumptuous Grosvenor House hotel just off Park Lane - a top-end address if ever there was one.

  28 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• CUT at 45 Park Lane

  The Dorchester Collection's 45 Park Lane opened in September 2011 in exclusive Mayfair on the former site of the Playboy club and is home to Wolfgang Puck's first venture in Europe called CUT.

  45 Park Lane, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Steak

• Damask at The Atheaeum

  It's all change at The Athenaeum, London's most famous family-owned hotel, which began life in 1925 as a group of apartment blocks in a prime spot overlooking Green Park.

  Athenæum Hotel, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: British

• Dolada

  Dolada is fashionably located in a Mayfair basement beneath a DKNY shop, just round the corner from The Ritz, the expense-account favourite Mosaico has morphed into Dolada thanks to the arrival of Venetian chef Riccardo de Pra and the new name pays homage to his parents' restaurant on the slopes of Mount Dolada overlooking Lake Santa Croce.

  13 Albermarle Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• English Tea Room, Brown's Hotel

  Situated opposite Tiffany & Co. in London's luxurious Mayfair, The English Tea Room at Brown's Hotel is a tribute to all things English.

  33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• Galvin at Windows

  It was billed as the biggest launch and gastro-event of 2006 and the brand new Galvin at Windows already looks to be on top of the world.

  The London Hilton, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Goodman

  Named in honour of jazz legend Benny Goodman, this restaurant brings all the glamorous pizzazz of a New York steakhouse to Mayfair.

  26 Maddox Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Steak House

• Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's

  Claridge's is synonymous with luxurious living, big reputations and royalty, and it has taken Gordon Ramsay in its stride. Since taking over the restaurant, the GR brand has stamped its mark on the food and the decor: the lofty dining room now boasts three-tiered light shades, etched glass panels and a curious mix of vibrant colours.

  Brook Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Hakkasan Mayfair

  Hakkasan Mayfair opened in November 2010 just off prestigious Berkeley Square Mayfair, the second London outpost of this renowned Chinese restaurant, the original in Soho has been winning awards and plaudits since 2001.

  17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

  Following a major refit that began way back in March 2007, The Connaught is now back in business with refurbished bedrooms, a new conservatory and a new kitchen.

  Carlos Place, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Hibiscus

  When Claude Bosi decided to move Michelin-starred Hibiscus from gentrified Ludlow to the urban chic of Mayfair, he not only brought the name and his maverick culinary intelligence, but also many of his staff (and, of course, his other half, Claire).

  29 Maddox Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• hush

  A tranquil courtyard overlooking Lancashire Court is the setting for hush, a chic, luxurious venue, which is also one of the few restaurants in Mayfair with al fresco dining.

  8 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Brasserie

• Kai Mayfair

  Kai Mayfair was rated by Zagat in 2004 as 'the top rated Chinese restaurant in Europe' and Kai work to the philosophy of 'A truly fine meal is enjoyed not once but three times, in anticipation, in consumption, and in remembrance'.

  65 South Audley Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Kiku

  From the outside this spacious Mayfair Japanese looks elegantly cool, but the interior aims for minimalism with its functional contemporary features, stone floor and natural wood panels.

  17 Half Moon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Kitchen Joël Antunès at Embassy Mayfair

  Kitchen Joel Antunes has opened on the ground floor of the Embassy Mayfair, owned by restaurateur, hotelier and nightclub owner Mark Fuller.

  29 Old Burlington Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• La Petite Maison

  Modelled on the star-spangled, super-posh celebrity restaurant of the same name in Nice, La Petite Maison is the brainchild of Arjun Waney (co-owner of Zuma and Roka).

  54 Brooks Mews, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Le Boudin Blanc

  As Gallic as its name, this atmospheric bistro off Shepherd Market offers a genuine taste of Paris in Mayfair. It's much loved for its warmly romantic atmosphere, rustic cluttered decor and skilfully wrought classic French food.

  5 Trebeck Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Le Gavroche

  Brothers Albert and Michel Roux made Le Gavroche synonymous with high-art classical French cuisine in London, even before they moved to the current premises in Upper Brook Street.

  43 Upper Brook Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Matsuri St James's

  Matsuri St James's, a swish Mayfair address next to Quaglino's and behind Fortnum & Mason suggests well-groomed charm and style - and this long-running restaurant doesn't disappoint.

  15 Bury Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Maze

  Gordon Ramsay is a hard man to keep up with: if he's not on the box, his restaurant dealings should keep most pundits fully occupied.

  10 - 13 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Maze Grill

  Perched across the corridor from its Michelin-starred elder sibling, Maze Grill brings the all-American steakhouse to Mayfair. It's a down-to-earth, but auspicious affair done out in shades of brown with chocolate circles on the ceiling, some curved green leather banquettes and close-packed tables; up at one end, by the kitchen, is a solid 'butcher's block' communal table where big-spending parties can watch the kitchen action while they eat.

  10 - 13 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: American

• Mews of Mayfair

  A converted mews building in a cobbled Mayfair courtyard is indeed the setting for this big bold affair. Sandwiched between a basement cocktail lounge and private dining facilities, the restaurant is a riot of decadent Englishness that almost overdoses on embossed leather seating, silk-embroidered wallpaper, crystal wall lights and pretty porcelain.

  10-11 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Millennium Hotel Mayfair, Shogun

  In a prime Mayfair location overlooking Grosvenor Square, the Millennium Hotel occupies a stunning eighteenth-century townhouse with great views and easy access to the West End.

  44 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Mirabelle

  Mirabelle was recently sold by Marco Pierre White. We will publish a new review shortly.

  56 Curzon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Momo

  Mourad Mazouz clearly knew what he was doing when he opened Momo in Mayfair, but it must have been a bonus when Madonna decided to hold her birthday bash there during the early days.

  25 Heddon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: North African

• Murano

  Following her departure from the Connaught in 2007, the doyenne of British female chefs Angela Hartnett (MBE) is back with a vengeance and two new openings.

  20 - 22 Queen Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Nicole's

  The ladies who lunch are joined by throngs of others who make a beeline for the monochrome, restful basement beneath Nicole Fahri's flagship designer clothes store.

  158 New Bond Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Nobu Berkeley St

  This addition to Nobu's presence in London is a palatial Mayfair address spread over two floors, with a luxurious cocktail lounge at ground level and the restaurant above.

  15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Nobu London

  The Nobu brand has sprinkled its stardust from Malibu to Tokyo and now has a firm hold in London with Nobu Berkeley St near Green Park and its flagship restaurant in the stark setting of the Metropolitan Hotel overlooking leafy Hyde Park.

  Metropolitan Hotel, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Patara

  One of four London branches of the international Patara chain, this Mayfair restaurant is a striking, upmarket venue with chiselled sandstone walls, ethnic sculptures, carved palm wood columns and luxurious red seating.

  3-7 Maddox Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Pattersons

  Patterson's in Mayfair is owned by Raymond Patterson and his son Thomas, the ambiance is relaxed, the tables are well spaced and the decor is minimalist and chic.

  4 Mill Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Pollen Street Social

  Pollen Street Social tucked away in a quiet street in Mayfair is Jason Atherton's first sole venture following his departure from Gordon Ramsey's Maze.

  8 Pollen Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Princess Garden

  Opened to great acclaim in 1983, this swish Mayfair Chinese has recently been given a facelift with a splendid collection of authentic Oriental art now gracing the main dining area and several themed rooms for private dining.

  8-10 North Audley Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Quince

  The Quince restaurant is set in the luxurious May Fair Hotel in the heart of one of the most prestigious areas of London, a short distance from Green Park and the chic shops of Bond Street and Knightsbridge.

  The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Middle Eastern

• Rasa W1

  When it first opened, this was virtually a clone of the original Rasa in Stoke Newington, but with a West End postcode and higher prices to match its swanky location just behind Fenwicks, it concentrated on the vibrant vegetarian cuisine of Kerala, arguably the most civilised and alluring region on India's Malabar coast.

  6 Dering Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Ristorante Semplice

  There's a touch of expensive Bond Street lustre about this luxurious osteria, with its glossy panelling, highly polished wood and golden swirls – in fact you'd hardly believe the building was once an Italian café and chippie.

  10 Blenheim Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Sartoria

  Sartoria is the Italian name for 'tailor', and this outpost of the Conran empire (now D&D London) aims to recreate some of the classic simplicity and elegance of restaurants in 1930s Milan – complete with suit-themed flourishes and the odd mannequin or two.

  20 Savile Row, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Scott’s

  After an absence of more than two years, Scott's of Mayfair, one of London's most enduring and celebrated seafood restaurants is back with a brand new outlook and new owners in the shape of Caprice Holdings.

  20 Mount Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Senkai

  The Ignite group who own Boujis and Bumpkin have relaunched Cocoon on Regent Street, as a sleek new modern Japanese restaurant called Senkai.

  65 Regent Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, Palm Court

  London's most prestigious Art Deco lounge, The Palm Court specialises in an award-winning traditional English Afternoon Tea and is conveniently situated within The Park Lane Hotel on Piccadilly, a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, the West End and Knightsbridge.

  112 Piccadilly, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• Sketch, Lecture Room & Library

  Rule one, check the state of your finances before embarking on a trip to the Sketch, Lecture Room & Library, an ultra-extravagant conversion of the old RIBA Mayfair headquarters.

  9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Suka

  Billed as a 'lavish urban spa', 'global boutique' and über-hip, frighteningly trendy destination for glamorous and moneyed doyens of the celeb culture, the Sanderson with Suka at Sanderson is not a place to be taken lightly.

  The Sanderson, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Malaysian

• Sumosan

  A hybrid of 'Japanese gastronomy and Western sophistication' owned and run by a team from Sumosan in Moscow, this high-fashion Mayfair hotspot is a playground for the beautiful people.

  26 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Suze In Mayfair

  Located in London's prestigious Mayfair is this casual and unpretentious restaurant called Suze in Mayfair. Run by a New Zealand couple, this relaxed and airy, but elegant dining room offers Pacific Rim cooking at its best.

  41 North Audley Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Pacific Rim

• Tempo

  Tempo is an Italian restaurant set in an elegant Regency townhouse in the heart of Mayfair, on the south side of Curzon street.

  54 Curzon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Gallery Restaurant at The Westbury

  The Gallery Restaurant at The Westbury, famous as the only luxury hotel on Bond Street, right in the centre of London's classiest shopping district.

  Bond Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• The Greenhouse

  You still approach the Greenhouse via a walkway from a Mayfair mews, but that's about the only surviving feature of this veteran London restaurant.

  27a Hay's Mews, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Grill at The Dorchester

  The Dorchester's iconic, venerable restaurant has been given a welcome shot in the arm of late. Hushed reverence has been replaced by animated bonhomie, although the decor is still a riot of Scottish baronial overkill.

  The Dorchester, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Living Room

  The flagship London Mayfair branch of the Northern-based Living Room group of cosmopolitan bar/restaurants, aims for something a touch more foodie than most of its relatives across the land.

  3 - 9 Heddon Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• The May Fair Bar, The May Fair Hotel

  With an entrance off Berkeley Street, the May Fair Bar exudes an air of sophistication and exclusivity appropriate to its location in the heart of Mayfair.

  70 Stratton Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• The Only Running Footman

  A serious refurb has regenerated The Only Running Footman, a charmingly old-fashioned Mayfair watering hole off Berkeley Square. There's plenty of noise, action and pubby bonhomie in the bustling ground-floor bar: pints are pulled at the mahogany bar, punters sit at scrubbed tables or in navy leather booths under antler chandeliers, and the menu is chalked up on a big board.

  5 Charles Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Ritz

  Opened on London's Piccadilly in May 1906, the Ritz has seen a procession of kings, queens, presidents and high-end celebrities pass through its revolving doors: today, it is on every tourist's shopping list of must-see attractions in London.

  150 Piccadilly, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Traditional British

• The Ritz, Palm Court

  The Ritz in Mayfair's Piccadilly requires little introduction; widely acknowledged as the world's greatest hotel, it has become a national institution, with afternoon tea in the glorious Palm Court representing the pinnacle of British hospitality.

  150 Piccadilly, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

• The Square

  The Square on Mayfair's Bruton Street is a place where food, wine and service are taken incredibly seriously, but it is very friendly and informal.

  6 - 10 Bruton Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• The Wolseley

  Renowned restaurateurs Chris Corbin and Jeremy King opened The Wolseley restaurant and shop in November 2003 after an extensive renovation program was undertaken by David Collins Architects.

  160 Piccadilly, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Theo Randall at the InterContinental

  'Theo Randall is the most famous chef you have never heard of,' quipped one reviewer, for years he was the quiet man of the River Café, valiantly playing third fiddle to Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, now he's out on his own, presiding over a flagship restaurant in the revamped, five-star InterContinental Hotel.

  1 Hamilton Place, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Time & Space

  You don't need to be a science buff to take advantage of the gastronomic treats on offer in this atmospheric restaurant tucked away within the enclaves of the revitalised Royal Institution.

  The Royal Institution, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Truc Vert

  Named after the owner's favourite beach on the southwest coast of France, Truc Vert is an admirable, easy-going fusion of cafe, deli and restaurant - it brings a splash of 'la vie rustique' to the streets of Mayfair thanks to its chunky farmhouse decor, white-topped wooden tables and an inviting choice of earthy food with strong French and Mediterranean overtones.

  42 North Audley Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: French

• Umu

  Billed as Britain's first Kyoto-style restaurant, Umu (the name means 'born of nature') specialises in high-art 'kaiseki' - ultra-formal, refined, meticulously choreographed dining that is as much about harmonius ritual as cuisine.

  14-16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Veeraswamy Restaurant

  Veeraswamy on Regent Street, London's oldest surviving Indian restaurant celebrates its eighty fifth birthday in 2011. Born during the 1920s, it has stood on this site for all its life, and has earned a reputation as a haunt for the rich and famous - it's a Monte Carlo among curry houses!In 1997 it was given a new lease of life by the team who also own Chutney Mary and Masala Zone.

  Victory House, Mezzanine Floor, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Wild Honey

  Born out of the runaway success of Arbutus in Frith Street, Wild Honey has rapidly become another big hit for Anthony Demetre and Will Smith.

  12 St George Street, Mayfair, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Notting Hill

• The Ark

  A likeable Italian restaurant and an unpretentious addition to Notting Hill's effervescent gastronomic scene, the Ark has established itself as a reliable neighbourhood address.

  122 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Assaggi

  Surprisingly situated above a re-born gastropub in a row of fashionable terraced houses, Assaggi pulls the crowds with its down-to-earth, unaffected style.

  39 Chepstow Place, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Bumpkin

  Sprawling over four floors in a prime corner of W11, Bumpkin is the well-bred country cousin from Ignite's clubbing stable and it puts on its finest ersatz rustic clothes for the local crowd.

  209 Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Chakra

  Chakra is a contemporary Indian restaurant located on the border of Notting Hill and Holland Park. This glamorous restaurant has been designed by Dezzi McCaudlands and is divided into two dining rooms, one with beautiful cream leather chesterfield banquettes, cream cushioned walls and a sparkling chandelier.

  157-159 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• e&o

  The letters of the fashionable lower-case logo stand for 'eastern' and 'oriental', which gives a good idea of the gastronomic theme behind this glitzy, gorgeous-looking Notting Hill rendezvous.

  14 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

• Geales

  Geales seafood restaurant first opened its doors in Notting Hill way back in 1939, and now it's back with a brand new look and new hands on the tiller.

  2 Farmer Street, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Golborne Grove

  Formerly known as Golborne House, this likeable gastro pub is - in the owners' words - 'an oasis of calm in an otherwise unpromising area'.

  36 Golborne Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Malabar

  When it opened in 1983, Malabar was a trailblazer, serving up inventive Indian food well before the trend swept the capital.

  27 Uxbridge Street, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Notting Hill Brasserie

  A genuine neighbourhood restaurant converted from three Victorian terraced houses, Notting Hill Brasserie is making a name for itself among locals and passing celebs alike.

  92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Seventeen

  Situated at Notting Hill Gate, Seventeen serves exquisite, authentic dishes from China, Japan and Korea in an exceptional setting, blending contemporary design with classic Chinese elements.

  17 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• The Chepstow

  Re-launched in 2002 as part of the Thomas & Carter group, the Chepstow has a 'funky, psychedelic feel'. An illuminated '70s chandelier hangs overhead and the much of the furniture has been reclaimed from architectural salvage yards.

  39 Chepstow Place, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Clarendon

  The Clarendon, a friendly Gastro Pub and cocktail lounge in Notting Hill showcases an open kitchen that produces a modern British menu using only locally sourced high quality produce.

  123a Clarendon Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Glass Room Restaurant

  Since opening under the guidance of Franco Faganello in 2008, The Glass Room has established itself as a glamorous fine dining restaurant in London's exclusive Notting Hill, serving exquisite contemporary Italian cuisine.

  135 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• The Ledbury

  When Mayfair came to Notting Hill, it sent shock waves through the gastronomic firmament, The Ledbury was something quite new, and it was painted black.

  127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: French

• Uli

  'Uli' apparently means 'tenacity' - an apt moniker for this affable neighbourhood restaurant, which has stayed the course on All Saints Road while many of its near neighbours have fallen by the wayside.

  16 All Saints Road, Notting Hill, West London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

Restaurants in Olympia

• Cibo

  Cibo is Italian for 'food' and this neighbourhood restaurant has been delivering the real stuff for a good many years.

  3 Russell Gardens, Olympia, West London - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Oxford Circus

• Carluccio's Caffè

  Italian empire builder Antonio Carluccio is on a mission to bring his native food, wine and provisions to town and cities across the UK.

  8 Market Place, Oxford Circus, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Ozer

  It can feel like 'happy hour' all the time in the cacophonous café/bar at the front of Ozer, a svelte restaurant by the BBC near Oxford Circus.

  5 Langham Place, Oxford Circus, West London - Cuisine: Middle Eastern

• Pho

  The second branch of Juliette Nelson and Stephen Wall's highly successful Vietnamese café-cum-takeaway is in the heart of Fitzrovia, just a stroll from Oxford Circus.

  3 Great Titchfield Street, Oxford Circus, West London - Cuisine: Vietnamese

• The Langham, Palm Court

  The centre piece of the five-star Langham, London hotel, the dazzling Palm Court is famed as the place where the tradition of afternoon tea was born over 140 years ago, an indulgence that lives on today.

  1c Portland Place, Oxford Circus, West London - Cuisine: Afternoon Tea

Restaurants in Paddington

• Frontline Restaurant

  The Frontline Restaurant takes its name from links with the war journalists' Frontline Club, this bright new arrival on the Paddington scene is making the headlines thank to its classy interior, affordable prices and cracking atmosphere.

  13 Norfolk Place, Paddington, West London - Cuisine: Traditional British

• Massis Lebanese Grill & Bar

  Situated in the heart of Paddington Waterside in the modern development of Paddington Central, Massis focuses on the authenticity of its Lebanese cuisine which is presented in an atmospheric setting with impeccable service and style.

  9 Sheldon Square, Paddington, West London - Cuisine: Lebanese

• Pearl Liang

  A snazzy recent addition to the Chinese scene, Pearl Liang is handily situated in the classy new waterside development just a stroll away from Paddington station.

  8 Sheldon Square, Paddington, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

Restaurants in Piccadilly Circus

• 1707 Wine Bar, Fortnum & Mason

  The 1707 Wine Bar nestles within the Fresh Food Hall of that iconic establishment Fortnum and Mason, renowned as purveyors of fine foods, hampers, teas and wine.

  181 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• Fishworks

  A recently opened branch of this specialist fish and seafood chain, the latest Fishworks restaurant welcomes diners in a perfect setting at the heart of London's West End.

  7 - 9 Swallow Street, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Seafood

• Fountain Restaurant, Fortnum & Mason

  The grand old man of London's exclusive food emporiums, Fortnum & Mason, as been around for more than three centuries, and continues to pull in a curious mix of the great and the good, enquiring tourists fascinated by all things English, and shoppers with appetites.

  181 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Traditional British

• Gaucho Piccadilly

  Billed as 'the best kept secret in the West End', the flagship of the Gaucho chain moved from its cramped basement at 19 Swallow Street to capacious premises that were once home to the Mexican Ambassadors.

  25 Swallow Street, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: South American

• Grace

  Located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, Grace is a multi-room, multi-occasion venue - designed to take you seamlessly from day to night.

  42 - 44 Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: American

• Langan's Brasserie

  Spring 2008 was something of a landmark for Langan's - it closed for the first time in more than three decades to allow for a slight refurb and brush-up.

  Stratton Street, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Anglo French

• Le Meridien Piccadilly - The Terrace

  The classical world meets the contemporary at the Terrace Restaurant at Le Meridien Piccadilly, in the heart of the bustling West End.

  Le Meridien Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: French

• St James's Restaurant, Fortnum & Mason

  St James's Restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the historic Fortnum and Mason, above the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly.

  181 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: British

• The Criterion

  The Criterion is a stunning restaurant in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. Originally opened in 1874, this romantic Grade II listed restaurant has undergone a gentle restoration, adding warmth and comfort to a renowned fine dining venue.

  224 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Modern Eclectic

• The Gallery, Fortnum & Mason

  The Gallery, a refectory-style restaurant in the iconic Fortnum and Mason offers all day dining using fresh ingredients from their Food Hall.

  181 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: British

• The Parlour, Fortnum & Mason

  The Parlour on the first floor of Fortnum & Mason, one of London's oldest department stores is a fun and funky place to indulge your sweet tooth, whether you are young or old.

  181 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, West London - Cuisine: Desserts

Restaurants in Soho

• Arbutus

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

  63 - 64 Frith Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Maharani Soho

  An essential piece of Soho's history, Maharani Soho first opened in 1971 and became a regular Celeb hangout and favourite meeting place for the likes of the Two Ronnies, Colin Ferrell and Jonathon Ross, to name drop but a few.

  77 Berwick Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Andrew Edmunds

  Fads and fashions come and go, but Andrew Edmunds just seems to go on forever. This cramped and imperfectly formed Soho gem has outlived many of its more auspicious rivals and neighbours in this neck of the woods, thanks largely to its atmosphere, attitude and huge helpings of unadulterated peasant-style food.

  46 Lexington Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: European

• Antidote Wine Bar

  Tucked away just off Soho's Carnaby Street, Antidote Wine Bar opens in May 2011 on the site of the old La Trouvaille Restaurant.

  12a Newburgh Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Wine Bar

• Bar Shu

  The name 'Bar Shu' is a poetic reference to the ancient kingdoms that make up the Chinese province of Szechuan, and this hot new Soho arrival aims to promote and celebrate its cuisine in palate-tantalising detail.

  29 Frith Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Szechuan

• Barrafina

  The eagerly awaited younger sibling of Fino in Charlotte Street is a tiny, atmospheric place that has been designed to look and feel like an authentically cheery tapas bar.

  54 Frith Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Benja

  Spread over three floors of a townhouse in old Soho, Benja impresses with its stunning good looks and glitzy, no-expense-spared interior design.

  17 Beak Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Bincho Yakitori

  Bincho Yakitori is a deliberately casual Soho venue peddling Japanese food in its most accessible, easy-to-eat and unthreatening forms - Bincho Yakitori is the name and also the main gastronomic attraction: 'Bincho' refers to the finest grade of charcoal used by the 'ganko ojisan' (self-styled 'keepers of the flame').

  16 Old Compton Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Bob Bob Ricard

  The site once occupied by Circus is now home to an OTT design extravaganza (courtesy of whizz kid David Collins) that has apparently being inspired by the luxurious world of Edwardian train travel.

  1 Upper James Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: British

• Bocca di Lupo

  The curious name translates as 'mouth of the wolf' - it's apparently a term of endearment in Italian - but there's nothing ferocious about this sleek new Soho theatreland venue, which has the bonus of a marble-topped bar where you can sit and watch the chefs as they go about their work.

  12 Archer Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Boulevard Bar & Dining Room

  The Boulevard Bar & Dining Room in Soho is the younger brother to the long-serving Boulevard Brasserie in Covent Garden, this lively venue is dedicated to providing 'a metropolitan haven for all-day, laid-back dining and drinking'.

  57 - 59 Old Compton Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: European

• Busaba Eathai

  Restaurant impresario Alan Yau is the driving force behind Busaba Eathai, which really hits the jackpot with its authentic canteen-style Thai food.

  106 - 110 Wardour Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Café Bohème

  Something of an Old Compton Street institution, Café Bohème was born in 1992 on the ground floor of Nick Jones' Soho House members' club.

  13 Old Compton Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: French

• Carom at Meza

  Soho punters may remember 100 Wardour Street as the home of Mezzo, which was at one time the flagship of the Conran restaurant empire (now D&D London).

  100 Wardour Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Cha Cha Moon

  Alan Yau returns to his street canteen roots with this credit crunch-busting diner in the heart of Soho and Cha Cha Moon offers 'a people's republic of China in a bowl,' according to The Independent: it's racy, great fun, chic and as cheap as you could wish for.

  15 - 21 Ganton Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Dean Street Townhouse

  Combining a 39 bedroom boutique hotel and sleek dining room, the Dean Street Townhouse is the fabulous new establishment from the Soho House Group - perched along Soho's fashionable Dean Street, this superb new restaurant has got everyone talking with its stylish dining room complete with cool red banquettes, a fabulously well stocked long bar and works of art by various contemporary British artists.

  69 - 71 Dean Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: British

• Dehesa

  The team behind the highly popular Salt Yard on Goodge Street have brought their winning formula to this new site just off Carnaby Street (a few blocks away from the original).

  25 Ganton Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Delhi Brasserie

  A long-running Soho Indian that has seen many nearby restaurants come and go, the Delhi Brasserie continues to go its way with a menu of emphatically spiced, crowd-pleasing curries and skilful tandooris.

  44 Frith Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Gauthier Soho

  After more than ten years at the Michelin starred Roussillon, French Chef Alexis Gauthier and sommelier Roberto della Pietra moved from Pimlico to this elegant Soho townhouse on Romilly Street and called it Gauthier Soho.

  21 Romilly Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: French

• Hakkasan

  Hakkasan sets out its glamorous, Michelin-starred stall up a dodgy alley just off Tottenham Court Road: you might miss it altogether were it not for the taxis and the trendy types hovering about outside.

  8 Hanway Place, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Haozhan

  Haozhan makes an immediate impression with its striking and very 'un-Chinese' decor: the owners apparently took counsel from a feng-shui master, and the result is a bold harmonious mix of emerald-green panels, voguish drum lights, slate floors and bare, dark-wood tables.

  8 Gerrard Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• HIX

  Hix on Soho's stylish Brewer Street is the second London venture from Mark Hix, recent winner of Catey's Chef of the Year award - the sophisticated and contemporary interior of Hix restaurant is adorned with exclusive pieces of art from the likes of Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Tim Noble and Sue Webster.

  66 - 70 Brewer Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: British

• Imperial China

  An enchanting courtyard complete with a little bridge and a pretty pool filled with carp creates a striking first impression for visitors to this Soho Chinese restaurant.

  White Bear Yard, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Inamo

  The dining experience is quite literally in your own hands at Inamo a quirky new venture on Soho's Wardour Street.

  134 - 136 Wardour Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Pan Asian

• Kettner's

  This doyen of Soho destinations has come a very long way since it was opened in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III.

  29 Romilly Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: European

• L'Escargot, Ground Floor

  L'Escargot first opened its doors in 1927 and has become a Soho institution over the years. The ever-buzzing Ground Floor has been given the full treatment by David Collins, with pastel-coloured walls providing the backdrop for paintings by modern luminaries ranging from Chagall and Matisse to Warhol and Hockney.

  48 Greek Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• L'Escargot, Picasso Room

  There are no prizes for guessing the artistic theme that defines L'Escargot's intimate first-floor Picasso Room, which is a world away from the cosmopolitan hubbub of the Ground Floor brasserie.

  48 Greek Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Mar i Terra

  The younger sibling of Mar i Terra on Blackfriars Road, this animated tapas bar is in deepest old Soho, within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus.

  17 Air Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Mr Kong

  Back in business after a fire in 2007, the Kong family's Lisle Street restaurant remains one of the reliable fixtures of the ever-changing Soho Chinatown scene.

  21 Lisle Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• New Diamond

  A soup of salted eggs with pork and 'algae' (actually black sea moss) and a glazed steamed custard of three kinds of eggs (hen's, salted duck and 100-year-old) are just two of the weird delicacies to be unearthed at this Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Soho Chinatown.

  23 Lisle Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• New Fook Lam Moon

  A Soho Chinatown faithful since 1982 (when it was simply called Fook Lam Moon), this restaurant has all the trappings you might expect from a long-running Gerrard Street address: slightly cramped surroundings, a colourful window display of barbecued meats, swift service and a huge menu focussing on earthy specialities from Canton and Peking.

  10 Gerrard Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Patara

  The flagship London branch of the international Patara chain is a striking, upmarket venue that has been designed to resemble a traditional Thai pavilion, complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ornately carved palm wood columns and luxurious red seating.

  15 Greek Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Thai

• Ping Pong

  Kurt Zdesar came up with the idea for Ping Pong while he was working as restaurant manager at Nobu in Park Lane: a dim sum party for the staff – that should do the trick!Fast-forward and you have a 200-cover, all-day restaurant close to Liberty's, with a menu devoted to 'the heart's delight' (aka.

  45 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Polpetto

  Polpetto meaning baby octopus is the sibling to the well regarded Polpo, this is the second venture from owner Russell Norman who used to be head of operations for Caprice Holdings.

  Upstairs at The French House, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Polpo

  Polpo is a Venetian bacaro, a. k. a. Venetian-style wine bar, serving Italian small plates and northern Italian wines, situated just off Regent Street in an early 18th century building, once home to the painter Canaletto.

  41 Beak Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Quo Vadis

  Founded by Peppino Leoni in the 1926, the original 'Leoni's Quo Vadis' was a fixture of the Soho scene for more than 50 years.

  26-29 Dean Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: British

• Refuel Bar & Restaurant

  The Refuel Bar & Restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the Soho Hotel in Richmond Mews, a quiet street close to London's Theatreland.

  The Soho Hotel, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Modern European

• Ronnie Scott’s

  Born in 1959, Soho's iconic jazz venue recently underwent major surgery but it's now fit, well and strutting its stuff once again.

  47 Frith Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

• Silk Restaurant, Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton

  In the building that once housed Great Marlborough Street magistrate's court, the aptly named Courthouse Hotel and Silk Restaurant now serves a very different purpose as a pit-stop for international travellers and business people.

  19 - 21 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Global

• So Restaurant

  'So in Soho' trips off the tongue quite memorably, and you should have no difficulty in locating this modern Japanese restaurant on the corner of Warwick Street and Brewer Street.

  3-4 Warwick Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Stef's

  A sleek Italian restaurant in the heart of London's West End, Stef's jovial owner Stefano, likes to get to know his customers and treat each one as a friend.

  3 Berners Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Terra Restaurant

  Ideally situated between London's Goodge Street and Oxford Circus Underground stations, Terra Restaurant is a popular Mediterranean restaurant in cosmopolitan Soho.

  53 Cleveland Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• The Carnaby Restaurant

  Within the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton Hote the Carnaby restaurant is a bustling brasserie serving a menu of Mediterranean and French inspired dishes.

  Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Brasserie

• The Gay Hussar

  Something of a Soho institution, the Gay Hussar packs a lot of character within its caricature-lined wood-panelled walls. Low lighting and plush furnishing add to the intimacy of the atmosphere, but it's the traditional Hungarian cuisine that really commands attention.

  2 Greek Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Hungarian

• The Red Fort

  The Red Fort has been a popular Indian restaurant in Soho since its establishment almost twenty years ago, and it has gone from strength to strength since its recent £1.

  77 Dean Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Tierra Brindisa

  Having wowed the crowds in Borough Market for years, the folk at Tapas Brindisa have brought their wares and inspired Iberian style to Soho.

  46 Broadwick Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• Vasco and Piero's Pavilion Restaurant

  Vasco and Piero's Pavilion Restaurant in the heart of Soho is where you can have real home made Italian food in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

  15 Poland Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Italian

• Yauatcha

  The younger sister of Hakkasan is a fascinating mix of dim sum venue, tea house and restaurant just a stone's throw from Berwick Street market.

  15 Broadwick Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

• Yming

  It's only a short walk from the throbbing heart of Soho Chinatown, but this rather elegant - almost European restaurant - could be a world away.

  35 - 36 Greek Street, Soho, West London - Cuisine: Chinese

Restaurants in South Kensington

• Bumpkin

  Younger sister to the jam-packed Notting Hill favourite, the Old Brompton Road branch of Bumpkin aims to please South Kensington's country-loving urbanites with a taste of freewheeling British food and drink.

  102 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, West London - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Tottenham Court Road

• Bam-Bou

  Bam-Bou on Percy Street is a chic French Vietnamese restaurant that offers a variety of dining areas, cosy alcoves and bars spread over four floors and provides a wonderful ambience that's perfect for a date or entertaining business clients.

  1 Percy Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: South East Asian

• Fino

  Sleeker and more urbane than most city tapas joints, Fino has quickly stamped its mark on the London restaurant scene with a fine range of accurately executed morsels backed up by a decent choice of sherries and a wine list that does justice to Spain but offers quaffable stuff from elsewhere.

  33 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Josephine's Filipino Restaurant

  Josephine's has stayed the course in Charlotte Street while others have come and gone, and it remains the only place in the capital where you can sample authentic Filipino food.

  4 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: South East Asian

• Pied à Terre

  This Fitzrovian aristocrat, Pied à Terre remains one of the top destination restaurants in London and its current Michelin 2-star rating and other stellar accolades put it firmly among Britain's elite.

  34 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Modern French

• Rasa Samudra

  There's no mistaking the amazing pink frontage of this branch of Rasa in the restaurant-rich environs of Charlotte Street. Inside, it has all the now-familiar trappings including native artefacts, ceremonial images and swathes of colourful saris draped from the ceiling.

  5 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Roka

  Having scored at hit with Zuma in Knightsbridge, Rainer Becker moved up town for his new venture occupying a prime corner site in restaurant-gorged Charlotte Street.

  37 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Japanese

• Sagar West End

  A reliable destination for genuine South Indian vegetarian food close to Tottenham Court Road, Sagar keeps the punters happy with its no-frills approach, up-front flavours and rock-bottom prices.

  17a Percy Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Indian

• Salt Yard

  Flexibility is the key to this gold-standard 'charcuterie bar and restaurant' a couple of minutes stroll from Goodge Street tube station.

  54 Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Spanish

• Sardo

  Sardo is on a mission to promote the cooking of the Mediterranean island outpost of Sardinia, and it works its magic in a light, airy dining room with fashionable artwork on the walls, groovy light fittings and bare minimalist touches, just off Tottenham Court Road.

  45 Grafton Way, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Sardinian

• Tsunami

  The second branch of Tsunami is more discreet, intimate and refined than its high-profile elder brother in Clapham. The tranquil interior is defined by delicate golden flower motifs on the walls and stone-coloured banquettes, and the food aims for high art with some splashes of fusion.

  93 Charlotte Street, Tottenham Court Road, West London - Cuisine: Japanese