Mango TreeA swish Belgravia address and an upper-crust location behind Buckingham Palace are suitably flash trappings for this glittering, stylish appointed Thai restaurant.
Belgravia, South West London
Noura LoungeA new departure for the Noura group, Noura Lounge stands right next door to the original Noura Brasserie, but it's a world away from the Lebanese razzamatazz of its relatives.
Belgravia, South West London
Library Restaurant,The Rubens at the PalaceThe Library Restaurant is situated in the Rubens hotel, a dream Belgravia location for tourists and sightseers as it stands proudly just opposite Buckingham Palace: from most windows, guests can spot the comings-and-goings of the guardsmen on the Royal Mews and there's the added bonus of stepping outside to admire the Changing of the Guard.
Belgravia, South West London
The Dining Room,The GoringThe Dining Room restaurant at Belgravia's The Goring with its interior designed by David Lindley is acclaimed as one of the best in London.
Belgravia, South West London
BumblesIn the quintessentially English setting of Buckingham Palace Road, near to Victoria Station, Bumbles has been consistently refining its menu of British restaurant classics for over four decades.
Victoria, South West London
NahmEnsconced within the auspicious Halkin Hotel, Nahm Thai restaurant is a cool, discreet venue that feels more west than east, despite the heady aromas wafting through the air and a menu that challenges most English perceptions of Thai food.
Belgravia, South West London
OlivomareRestaurateur Mauro Sanna has built up a cult following in Belgravia over the years, thanks to the success of Olivo and its little sister Olivetto.
Victoria, South West London
Damask at The AtheaeumIt'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.
Mayfair, West London
Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, Palm CourtLondon'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.
Mayfair, West London
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.
Mayfair, West London
Citrus Restaurant, Sheraton Park Lane HotelThe flavours of Italy combine with the best ingredients to create Citrus Restaurant's modern Italian cuisine at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel.
Mayfair, West London
SantiniOpened by Gino Santin in 1984, this chic Belgravia Italian restaurant is now lovingly overseen by daughter Laura: it remains a top-end favourite with international jet-setters, corporate clients, politicians, celebs and others who appreciate its mix of professionalism, elegance and affable good humour.
Belgravia, South West London
Apsleys - a Heinz Beck RestaurantAspleys at The Lanesborough is Heinz Becks first restaurant outside Italy where he is the holder of three Michelin stars for his restaurant La Pergola in Rome.
Belgravia, South West London
Nobu LondonThe 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.
Mayfair, West London
Galvin at WindowsIt 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.
Mayfair, West London
Ken Lo's Memories of ChinaKen Lo was one of the great ambassadors for Chinese food and culture, and did a huge amount to inform the British public about its subtleties and pleasures at Ken Lo's Memories of China.
Belgravia, South West London
Bank WestminsterBank Westminster is tucked away on Buckingham Gate behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel and is an oasis between the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.
St James's, South West London
Al SultanA 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.
Mayfair, West London
Al HamraFor more than two decades, Al Hamra has built on its reputation as one of the seminal Middle Eastern restaurants around Shepherd Market.
Mayfair, West London
OlivoSince 1990, this personally run neighbourhood restaurant has been satisfying locals and Victoria commuters with its robust food and colourful Mediterranean outlook.
Victoria, South West London
Le Boudin BlancAs 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.
Mayfair, West London
The Pantechnicon Public House & Dining RoomThe Pantechnicon in Knightsbridge is out of the same stable as the Thomas Cubitt gastropub on Elizabeth Street, SW1, this new venture occupies what was a repository for antiques and works of art belonging to London grandees.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Alberico at AspinallsSituated on the first floor of the casino at Mayfair's renowned Aspinalls, Alberico provides a tranquil retreat from the poker table.
Mayfair, West London
Pétrus2010 saw the third incarnation of Gordon Ramsey's eponymous restaurant Pétrus, named after one of the most famous wines in the world.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Marcus Wareing at The BerkeleyFollowing a split with Gordon Ramsay Holdings, the restaurant formerly known as Pétrus is now trading as Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Koffman's at The BerkeleyFor over 35 years Pierre Koffmann's name has been synonymous with the finest dining London has had to offer. He now returns the The Berkley with Koffman's at The Berkeley, a simple, elegant and understated restaurant with earthy colours on leather chairs and banquettes, complementing off-white textured wall coverings.
Knightsbridge, South West London
KikuFrom 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.
Mayfair, West London
MuranoFollowing 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.
Mayfair, West London
Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham at Dukes HotelThirty six is Nigel Mendham's new restaurant set in the distinguished Duke's hotel which is located in a quiet courtyard in St James's.
St James's, South West London
The Restaurant at The Stafford London by KempinskiDiscreetly tucked away just behind Queen's Walk, St James's, The Restaurant at The Stafford London by Kempinski enjoys miraculously peaceful surroundings.
St James's, South West London
2 Bridge Place, Hesperia London Victoria HotelClose to the bustle of Victoria station, 2 Bridge Place is a stylish cosmopolitan restaurant set within the London Hesperia Victoria Hotel.
Victoria, South West London
SalloosMuhammad Salahuddin ('Saloo' to his mates) set up his long-running restaurant in a Belgravia mews house in 1976. It's a family affair: his daughters help out front and many dishes on the menu are based on recipes from his mother.
Knightsbridge, South West London
AmayaBilled as 'the Indian Bar and Grill', Amaya is the latest addition to the Veeraswamy/ Chutney Mary/Masala Zone stable. It struts its stuff in a prime chunk of Belgravia real estate overlooking Halkin Arcade, and trades on a celeb version of modern Indian cuisine.
Belgravia, South West London
CUT at 45 Park LaneThe 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.
Mayfair, West London
Langan's BrasserieSpring 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.
Piccadilly Circus, West London
Seven Park Place, St James’s Hotel & ClubFollowing an extensive programme of restoration and refurbishment, the St James's Hotel & Club is back in business and its Seven Park Place Restaurant has quickly picked up a Michelin Star.
St James's, South West London
TempoTempo is an Italian restaurant set in an elegant Regency townhouse in the heart of Mayfair, on the south side of Curzon street.
Mayfair, West London
Quilon Restaurant & BarQuilon has been doing its stuff within the confines of the Crowne Plaza Hotel overlooking Buckingham Gate for more than a decade, and recently picked up a Michelin star for its refined take on South Indian regional cuisine.
Victoria, South West London
MotcombsRecently winning the Moet & Chandon/Harpers and Queen "Best owner managed Restaurant in London" Motcombs boasts to be 'Belgravia's most famous restaurant'.
Belgravia, South West London
The Thomas CubittThomas Cubitt (the man) is widely regarded as the finest London master builder of Victorian times, responsible for much of the architectural development of Belgravia Square.
Belgravia, South West London
Wheeler's of St James'sAfter an absence of more than 13 years, the old firm of Marco Pierre White and Sir Rocco Forte teamed up again to open Wheeler's of St James's on the former site of Pruniers a legendary bastion of old-school fish cookery in St James's.
St James's, South West London
ZafferanoZafferano sky-rocketed into the gastronomic firmament by Giorgio Locatelli, this discreet Knightsbridge restaurant with its smart, serious outlook still manages to hit the jackpot, even though superstar Giorgio has gone on to other things.
Knightsbridge, South West London
MirabelleMirabelle was recently sold by Marco Pierre White. We will publish a new review shortly.
Mayfair, West London