Casa BrindisaHot on the heels of Tierra Brindisa in Soho comes a third branch of Iberian food champions Brindisa. It follows broadly the same formula of dazzling authentic tapas and provisions married with likeably atmospheric decor and plenty of inviting, buzzy vibes.
South Kensington, South East London
Khan's of KensingtonA perennial favourite among the denizens of Kensington, Khan's has taken on a colonial feel over the years, with its bright colours, wood floors, vibrant artwork and a big mural depicting historic scenes from Indian life on one wall.
South Kensington, South West London
Da SpagoWaving the flag for Italy in South Kensington, Da Spago is a family run restaurant that oozes all the Italian charm and tradition you could expect while making you feel right at home.
South Kensington, South West London
MadsenMadsen is a new venture on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington from Charlotte Krus Madsen, this aptly named restaurant serves up genuine Scandinavian food in a genuine Scandinavian setting of white colour schemes, exposed brick and pale wood floors, with glass doors opening onto a streetside patio.
South Kensington, South West London
BangkokClaiming the title of London's first Thai restaurant, Bangkok was opened by the redoubtable Toot Bunnag way back in the late '60s and is still going strong.
South Kensington, South West London
68-86 Bar and Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt HotelIn a chic setting in South Kensington's Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, 68-86 is a smart, airy restaurant serving modern British cuisine with Pacific Rim twist.
Kensington, South West London
Il FalconiereOwned and run by the Mosquera family for more than 25 years, Il Falconiere has established itself as a favourite with Kensington locals and 'folk from all round the world'.
South Kensington, South West London
Brompton Bar & GrillDevotees and old-faithfuls of the seminal Brasserie St Quentin on Brompton Road won't recognise much of the original in its new incarnation as the Brompton Bar & Grill.
South Kensington, South West London
RacineSince 2002, Racine has been proving that there's nothing really new about the 'bistrot de luxe' concept. It may be all the rage these days, but the team here has the whole genre down to a fine art.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Good EarthSituated just a stroll from Harrods and the Knightsbridge highlife, the Good Earth has been feeding a well-heeled crowd of shoppers, locals and tourists for years, and has outlived many of its neighbours.
South Kensington, South West London
L'Etranger'Glazed butterfish and pan-seared foie gras served with daikon pickle' gives a clue to the French-Asian complexion of the food at this chic Kensington restaurant, L'Etranger, which has been fashionably done out in shades of aubergine, lilac and grey.
South Kensington, South West London
BumpkinYounger 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.
South Kensington, West London
AubaineAubaine is 'like very old Paris, but it's also very new London' or so runs the blurb about this most welcome French invader, which offers the folk of South Kensington a taste of Gallic culinary pleasures.
South Kensington, South West London
PashaPasha is sumptuous, elegant, glamorous and romantic – there's no doubt that this revamped South Kensington restaurant is a class act, and it certainly wows the punters with lavish décor, mosaic tiles, flickering tea candles and intricately embroidered cushions in discreet little alcoves.
South Kensington, South West London
Memories of IndiaThe original of a London-based group of Indian restaurants, Memories has been doing Kensington proud for a good many years, and is noted for its atmosphere as well as its food.
South Kensington, South West London
Brunello Lounge & RestaurantBrunello 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.
Kensington, West London
BibendumAscend the chrome-banistered stairway to reach Bibendum's dining room on the first floor of the old Michelin HQ on Fulham Road - since opening as a restaurant, Bibendum has become one of the most beguiling places to eat in the capital: on a clear day, the views alone are worth a visit.
South Kensington, South West London
PataraOne of a quartet of London restaurants belonging to the international Patara chain, this is a striking, upmarket venue complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ethnic sculptures, ornately carved palm wood columns and luxurious red seating.
South Kensington, South West London
Launceston PlaceLaunceston 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.
Kensington, West London
Frankie's Italian Bar & GrillCeleb jockey Frankie Dettori teamed up with Marco Pierre White to open this glamorous Italian bar and grill on the site of Chez Max off Brompton Road.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Daphne'sA fixture of the fashionable Chelsea restaurant scene for many years, Daphne's on Draycott Avenue is now part of Caprice Holdings who also own Le Caprice, The Ivy and other big-name London venues.
South Kensington, South West London
Peridot, The Bentley Kempinski HotelWithin the discreet surroundings of The Bentley London - The Waldorf Astoria Collection, Peridot is an airy yet intimate restaurant with a smart menu of brasserie classics.
South Kensington, South West London
Poissonnerie de l'AvenuePeter Rosignoli gave up his job as head waiter at The Ritz to open this old-school fish restaurant Poissonnerie de l'Avenue in Chelsea: that was in 1964.
Chelsea, South West London
Le SuquetThe name alone may momentarily transport you to the glamorous seaside pleasures of Cannes, in fact everything about this South Kensington old-stager is unmistakably Gallic.
South Kensington, South West London
Ilia RestaurantAt the end of 2010 former owners of Papillion re-opened the restaurant with a new name and style of food, it is now called Ilia and serves an Italian menu.
South Kensington, South West London
Gaucho Sloane AvenueFor an authentic taste of Argentina in Kensington's stylish Sloane Avenue, look no further than Gaucho. This vibrant and stylish steak house, bedecked in cowhide and sleek white leather, has proved a firm favourite among South Kensington's shoppers and professionals alike.
South Kensington, South West London
Eighty-Six RestaurantEighty-Six Restaurant is an exciting bar and restaurant set in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chelsea, located on the former site of Cactus Blue.
Chelsea, South West London
LayaLinaLayaLina is a swanky new restaurant in Beauchamp Place Knightsbridge, just a short distance from Harrods serving modern Lebanese cuisine.
Knightsbridge, South West London
ShikaraShikara puts on the style in South Kensington with its plush décor, leather seats and cosmopolitan Indian food. The kitchen focuses on the rich, full-bodied cuisine of the northern regions on the Sub-continent with a varied mix of familiar curries and distinctive specialities.
South Kensington, South West London
Le ColombierA living and breathing example of infectious good humour, Le Colombier, a textbook Chelsea bistro in a converted pub impresses with its warmth and honest French cooking.
Chelsea, South West London
HaandiThe Haandi restaurant group began in Nairobi, but owner Ray Bhangra eventually brought his ideas to London and opened this swish outlet right opposite Harrods on Brompton Road Knightsbridge to celebrate the millennium.
Knightsbridge, South West London
Delhi BrasserieSister to the long-running Soho Indian, the South Ken branch of the Delhi Brasserie continues to go its way with a menu of emphatically spiced, crowd-pleasing curries and skilful tandooris.
South Kensington, South West London
Kare KareInspired by - and named after - the owners' favourite beach in New Zealand with its sparkling shoreline, Kare Kare recently re-opened after a major refurbishment.
South Kensington, South West London
AwanaAwana is the chic new face of Malaysian cooking in London, brought to life with generous backing from the Malaysian government via the minister of tourism.
Chelsea, South West London
Admiral CodringtonThe Admiral Codrington from the outside is an unpretentious Chelsea boozer (known locally as 'The cod') and looks like just another drinkers' hangout, but it conceals a few additional treats.
Chelsea, South West London
KumoKumo is an elegant Japanese restaurant and bar located on prestigious Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge, just minutes away from Harrods.
Knightsbridge, South West London
O FadoO Fado is a cosy restaurant that was established on Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge in 1968. This softly lit, romantic restaurant with its little nooks and crannies was one of the first Portuguese restaurants in London and is a popular destination for Portugal's ex-pats.
Knightsbridge, South West London
PataraThe international Patara chain of Thai restaurants has four outlets in London, and the Chelsea branch is a striking, upmarket venue complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ethnic sculptures and luxurious red seating.
Knightsbridge, South West London
ScaliniFootball glitterati and A-list celebs congregate and make the headlines in this revved-up Chelsea trattoria for the smart set. Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter were snapped having a barney outside and Johnny Depp made the news over a cigarette-smoking incident: it all happens here!Fans adore the noisy, cosmopolitan buzz of the place and the kitchen does it stuff by delivering spaghetti with lobster, juicy veal chops, Dover sole and calf's liver, all backed by some quaffable Italian wines.
Chelsea, South West London
GaloupetGaloupet restaurant, bar and wine merchants is located in prestigious Beauchamp Place, the latest venture from the owner of the renowned Provencal wine estate, Chateau du Galoupet.
Knightsbridge, South West London
NozomiUber-stylish, with a dressed-up doorman in full livery outside, Nozomi on Knightsbridge's famous Beauchamp Place oozes luxurious indulgence and attracts some of the wealthiest crowds in town.
Knightsbridge, South West London