Hawksmoor GuildhallWill Beckett and Huw Gott have opened their third critically acclaimed steakhouse restaurant Hawksmoor Guildhall in the heart of the city.
City, Central London
TiffinbitesThe St Paul's branch of Tiffinbites and Tiffinbites believe the only true way to eat Indian cuisine is to eat it the correct way - the way it has been prepared and served for centuries.
City, Central London
GoodmanJust around the corner from the Bank of England on Old Jewry, Goodman specialises in steak and their chefs source the best beef from both sides of the Atlantic from USDA 'Prime' corn-fed herds to grass-fed Scottish beef, grain-fed Irish Angus and rare breed Belted Galloway from Devon to present a uniquely British interpretation of a New York grill.
City, Central London
ManicomioFollowing the success of their Chelsea restaurant, Manicomio's owners recently planted their feet in the City, and opened this outlet in a three-storey, Norman Foster-designed edifice in a side street near St Paul's cathedral.
City, Central London
Café BelowCafé Below occupies the Norman crypt below Christopher Wren's famous St Mary-le-Bow edifice - famous for its Bow Bells. It's an ancient and highly atmospheric setting for honest vegetarian food without ethical compromises - and there's the bonus of eating outside, with tables arrayed on Bow Churchyard in good weather (one of the best kept al fresco secrets in the City).
City, Central London
MehekMehek in Moorgate offers some of the finest and most breathtaking Indian cuisine in London and while Mehek means 'fragrance', it soon becomes clear that this is the byword here: previously a traditional Indian restaurant hidden away in a discreet location, it has now transmogrified into a thoroughly modern Indian eatery offering cutting-edge cuisine and is the most popular Indian Restaurant in the City.
Moorgate, Central London
Taberna EtruscaAn attractive courtyard makes this long-running City Italian Taberna Etrusca a favourite when the sun shines and tables here are at a premium.
City, Central London
Barcelona Tapas Bar y RestauranteOne of a quartet of highly popular tapas bars, the Bow Lane branch of Barcelona is an animated, family-friendly destination on two levels, with evocative Gaudi flourishes (including a crazy mosaic lizard over the Cava bar) adding a sunny edge to proceedings.
City, Central London
Zuccato CityStep into the world of 1950s Milan when you walk through the door of this Italian restaurant on Bow Lane, Zuccato City, part of the Etrusca Group's 'café urbano' approach to eating out.
City, Central London
Mint Leaf LoungeThe Mint Leaf Lounge occupies a converted banking hall in the heart of the City, this is the livewire offshoot of the highly rated Mint Leaf in Haymarket.
City, Central London
Coq d'ArgentCoq d'Argent is famed for its matchless, top-of-the-world roof garden, which has glorious panoramic views over the Square Mile and the City skyline, this outpost of the Conran restaurant empire (now D&D London) is a great favourite with the suited brigade.
City, Central London
Searcy's Restaurant & Lounge BarAn ideal destination for culture vultures visiting the Barbican (look for the pre- and post-performance deals), Searcy's Restaurant & Bar has been given a facelift, and it now wows old-stagers and first-timers with its stunning new design.
Barbican, Central London
BarbecoaJamie Oliver and American barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang have drawn on traditional cooking techniques from Britain and beyond to create Barbecoa restaurant - a celebration of the relationship between fire and food.
St. Paul's, Central London
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôtein 1959, Paul Gineste de Saurs purchased an Italian restaurant called Le Relais de Venise in Paris with the aim of promoting his family's wines.
City, Central London
SweetingsIf you're searching for the best fish and seafood in the heart of the city, you'll be hard pushed to find a better place to go than Sweetings.
City, Central London
Bread Street KitchenBread Street Kitchen at the One New Change shopping and eating destination near St Paul's, is Gordon Ramsey's latest venture.
City, Central London
1 Lombard Street RestaurantOpposite the Bank of England, 1 Lombard Street occupies a listed banking hall with spectacular Georgian trappings and a theme that has been inspired by and modelled on Titian's 'Rape of Europa'.
City, Central London
1 Lombard Street BrasserieA casual alternative to the fine dining experience in the main restaurant, the massive and cacophonous Brasserie stands in front of the former banking hall, where the magnificent domed skylights by Pietro Agostini allow natural light to flood in.
City, Central London
Royal Exchange Grand Café & BarOne of the City's great landmarks, originally built in 1565, the amazingly beautiful Royal Exchange (now a shopping mall) must rank as one of the most elegant spaces of its kind in the capital.
City, Central London
Restaurant SauterellePart of the gastro-complex centred on The Royal Exchange, Restaurant Sauterelle occupies the mezzanine floor overlooking the bustling courtyard and The Grand Café & Bar.
City, Central London
Imperial CityA stunning location in the 400-year-old vaults of the Royal Exchange building is just one reason why Imperial City is a premier destination for functions, weddings and corporate events: it can seat up to 200 people in grand, highly atmospheric surroundings.
City, Central London
Brasserie BlancBrasserie Blanc situated in the redevelopment of the former Stock Exchange on Threadneedle Street is the first addition to the chain of Raymond Blanc brasseries in the City of London.
City, Central London
Hokkien ChanFormerly Sri Siam City, Hokkien Chan a contemporary oriental eating house now has a new name, a new look and new menus.
City, Central London
Paternoster Chop HouseThe dramatic dome of St Paul's provides a patriotic backdrop for the Paternoster Chop House which tries to conjure up some of the atmosphere of pre-war Paternoster Square.
St. Paul's, Central London
Green Door Bar & GrillOccupying the site of the one-time Lay & Wheeler Wine Bar, the Green Door has rapidly set itself up as one of the prime destinations for bullish American food and grills in the neighbourhood around Bank.
City, Central London
Chiswell Street Dining RoomsThe Chiswell Street Dining Rooms located on the corner of Milton Street and Chiswell Street is the latest edition to Tom and Ed Martin's expanding gastro pub empire.
Clerkenwell, Central London
Pacific OrientalThe move from Bishopsgate to Threadneedle Street for Pacific Oriental has done nothing to diminish the potent appeal of this vast Pan-Asian restaurant, which now ranks as one of the top restaurants of its kind in London.
City, Central London
BondsA Victorian banking hall in the financial heart of the City is the setting for Threadneedles, a 70-room boutique hotel with Bonds, a fine restaurant sporting an apt monetary moniker since it is just a few hundred yards from the Bank of England and The Royal Exchange.
City, Central London
The DonThe Don hides in a courtyard off St Swithin's Lane and once did duty as the HQ for Sandemans - hence the name, the caped silhouette on the hanging sign and the incomparable drinks list.
City, Central London
Vertigo 42The prospect of sipping Champagne and grazing on seafood at 590 feet above pavement level is the reason why crowds ascend to the upper reaches of Tower 42 (the tallest building in the City of London).
City, Central London
Rhodes Twenty FourPass the security check-in and take the lift to the twenty-fourth floor of the old NatWest building (now Tower 42) if you want to sample Gary Rhodes' Michelin-starred cooking.
City, Central London
Cellar GasconCellar Gascon is next door to its auspicious big brother Club Gascon in Smithfield, this fascinating and intriguingly designed bar is the showcase for the full range of Gascon wines in London.
Smithfield, Central London
The Mercer Restaurant & BarWhat was the wild and wacky Ballroom Bar on Threadneedle Street has been transformed into The Mercer Restaurant & Bar, a swish-looking destination for local City and media types, who pack the place for power lunches, post-work cocktails and evening get-togethers.
City, Central London
Harry's BarTucked away in cobbled Abchurch Yard, Harry's Bar has been a fixture of Central London's dining scene for more than 20 years.
City, Central London
Club GasconClub Gascon occupies a corner plot near Smithfield Market that was once a Lyon's tea house; extravagant floral displays lend a splash of colour and a touch of drama to the small square room's marble walls and dark wooden floors.
Smithfield, Central London
Morgan MMorgan Meunier's highly acclaimed Morgan M restaurant has relocated his Islington enterprise to the Barbican, opposite Smithfield Market. 'Only when a guest is touched by the spirit of my dishes have I succeeded,' claims chef Morgan Meunier, the man behind this aspiring restaurant where the cooking here has succeeded in making waves and garnering numerous accolades.
Barbican, Central London
AlbaTaking its name from Alba's highly prized white truffles, this family-run Italian is discreetly tucked away in a back street almost within earshot of the Barbican (special set menus are tailored for the culture vultures).
Barbican, Central London
The Gaucho Grill CityIf you are in the mood for a really first class steak then head towards a Gaucho Grill; Gaucho, being a South American cowboy.
City, Central London
Gatti'sReassuringly old-fashioned, Gatti's on Finsbury Avenue nevertheless puts on an urbane, sophisticated face for City lunchers and those wanting something more intimate in the evening.
City, Central London
Prism Restaurant & BarPrism Restaurant & Bar is the City restaurant outpost of Harvey Nichols's occupying the former London home of the Bank of New York on Leadenhall Street, a cavernous hall complete with massive Corinthian columns.
City, Central London
NorthbankNorthbank with a splendid location at the foot of the Millennium Bridge, looking across the Thames from the City to Tate Modern and The Globe, is one of the assets of this newcomer (on the site of the defunct Just The Bridge).
City, Central London
TerranostraJust a shout from the Old Bailey and a bell's toll from St Paul's Cathedral, Terranostra brings a taste of rustic Sardinia to the legal heart of the City.
City, Central London
Saki Bar and Emporium'Saki' means 'happiness' in Japanese, and customers should certainly come away smiling after a visit to this fascinating complex opposite Smithfield market.
Smithfield, Central London
Carnevale RestaurantHidden away on the fringes of the City, Carnevale is a charming find for vegetarians and carnivores alike. This friendly little restaurant served an imaginative Mediterranean-inspired menu, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options available.
City, Central London
High TimberHigh Timber is the only restaurant in the City of London with tables on the banks of the Thames, it is situated 100 yards from the north side of the Millennium Bridge, a brief walk from St Paul's Cathedral and the London Stock Exchange.
City, Central London
26 Smithfield26 Smithfield has proved to be a popular destination in an area already heavily populated with bars and gastro pubs.
Smithfield, Central London
Fox & Anchor'Hops & Chops, Cuvées and Duvets' is an apt slogan for this classily re-invented pub-with-rooms. The building itself - a listed 200-year-old porters' drop-in near Smithfield Market - has been impressively transformed, with mahogany doors, etched glass and a fine pewter bar serving as the centrepiece.
Smithfield, Central London
MalmaisonOnce a residence for nurses from St Bartholomew's Hospital, the London branch of the Malmaison hotel chain is an architecturally stunning building hidden away in a quiet cobbled courtyard off Charterhouse Square.
City, Central London
Luc's BrasserieIn a cosy first floor setting overlooking the wrought-iron splendour of Leadenhall Market, Luc's Brasserie is a welcoming Gallic haunt in the heart of slick east London.
City, Central London
Chamberlain's RestaurantChamberlain's Restaurant provides one of the finest fish dining experiences in London. The atmosphere is relaxed with bright contemporary surroundings and there are several environments to choose from, the Basement, Ground and First Floor and an alfresco terrace area.
City, Central London
Shaws BooksellersShaws Booksellers is a gastro pub with character in the heart of London's financial district. Its location makes it handy for those working in the area, or, with its close proximity to St Pauls Catherdral, the Tate Modern, the Millenium Bridge and the Museum of London, a great stop off or evening out for visitors wanting to try some quality British pub food.
Blackfriars, Central London
St JohnSt John, situated in a former Georgian townhouse and smokehouse around the corner from London's main meat trading market, Smithfield, is a robust and inventive restaurant that is perhaps not for the faint hearted.
Clerkenwell, Central London
Le Cafe du MarcheOne small step from the City of London to the French countryside with rustic exposed brick walls, wooden floors, wicker chairs, authentic brasserie ambiance and background jazz music you're inside Le cafe du Marche.
Barbican, Central London
Vinoteca'Vinoteca marks a return of the wine bar to fashionable London,' observed Decanter magazine about this terrific, 'gleefully informal' venue in the heart of foodie Smithfield.
Clerkenwell, Central London
Barcelona Tapas Bar y RestauranteThis branch of the Barcelona mini-chain is a well-liked, family-friendly destination done out in evocative Spanish style, with Gaudi flourishes (including a crazy mosaic lizard over the bar) adding a sunny edge to proceedings.
City, Central London
Catch & Champagne BarFollowing the takeover of the old Great Eastern Hotel by the Hyatt Group and its re-launch as ANdAZ London, what was the Fishmarket restaurant is now called Catch - although its business is much as before.
City, Central London
MiyakoUltra-slick, with its floor-to-ceiling wood panels and chic table settings, Miyako represents Japan in the swish ANdAZ complex (formerly the Great Eastern Hotel, now re-branded by Hyatt Hotels).
City, Central London
EastwayServing the needs of the breakfast brigade, business lunchers and after-work drinkers, Eastway (formerly Terminus Bar & Grill) hums from morning to night with its procession of breakfasts, brunch, afternoon teas and full meals.
City, Central London
GeorgePart of the former Great Eastern Hotel complex (recently taken over by Hyatt Hotels as part of the ANdAZ brand), George is a traditional City boozer, a classic example of the repro 'Tudorbethan' style, with its oak-panelled walls and panelled ceilings; it's also one of the most glorious examples of architect Colonel R.
City, Central London
Hix Oyster & Chop HouseWhat better site for a flag-waving British restaurant than a converted sausage factory round the corner from Smithfield Market? That's exactly the spot veteran campaigner Mark Hix (formerly of Caprice Holdings) chose for his self-named and appetisingly titled Oyster & Chop House.
Farringdon, Central London
1901 RestaurantThe takeover of the Great Eastern Hotel by ANdAZ is finally complete with the re-opening of the opulent 1901 restaurant once known as Aurora.
City, Central London
Smiths of Smithfield, Top FloorGuests could easily spend an entire day at Smiths of Smithfield, this four-floored venue located in a Grade II listed building at the epicentre of London's only functioning meat market is home to four dining options.
Smithfield, Central London
Le Comptoir GasconThis Smithfield gem Le Comptoir Gascon started life as the bakery and deli offshoot of the nearby Michelin-starred Club Gascon, but owners Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labeyrie recently added some seats and turned it into a quintessentially Gallic, 'urban rustic' bistro.
Farringdon, Central London