Kennington TandooriThis stalwart Indian Tandoori restaurant, the Kennington Tandoori or KT as it's fondly called, first opened its doors in 1985 on a busy stretch of Kennington High Road.
Kennington, South East London
The TommyfieldThe Tommyfield located on the corner of Cleaver Street and busy Kennington Lane is part of the award winning group of Renaissance pubs.
Kennington, South East London
Brasserie Toulouse LautrecA true evocation of French flavour in a lovingly remodelled English pub in Kennington, Brasserie Toulouse-Lautrec offers atmospheric brasserie-style dining downstairs and first class refreshment and snacks in the piano and wine bar upstairs.
Kennington, South East London
The Lobster PotCast yourself adrift in oceans of seafood, advises Hervé Régent, the French Chef Proprietor of this quirky Kennington restaurant called The Lobster Pot and don't be put off if you hear the sound of seagulls or melodious sea shanties, it's all part of London's slightly surreal experience known as The Lobster Pot.
Kennington, South East London
Coriander Restaurant'Restaurant/Bar/Tandoor' is the Coriander's pitch and it provides a welcome taste of modern Indian cuisine in the fringes of south-east London.
Vauxhall, South East London
Tate Modern RestaurantWhether you have been admiring the contemporary artwork in the gallery, had a hard morning in the office or fancy chilling out during the afternoon, the restaurant high up on Level 7 of the Tate Modern suits just about every need.
Bankside, South East London
Nar RestaurantNars Restaurant located beneath the railway arches of the Albert Embankment is owned by two Turkish brothers and is proving to be a welcome addition to the Vauxhall area.
Vauxhall, South East London
Chino LatinoLike its siblings in Nottingham and Leeds, the London branch of sexy outfit Chino Latino is housed in the local Park Plaza Hotel Lambeth, in this case overlooking the Albert Embankment.
Lambeth, South East London
Dragon CastleBreathing new life into a grim, grey area of the city that is scheduled for long-term regeneration, the Dragon and Castle is a terrific and exciting restaurant occupying the ground floor of a swanky office block.
Elephant and Castle, South East London
Rex Whistler Restaurant, Tate Britain'An oasis within an oasis', is how the Sunday Telegraph once described what is arguably the best - and prettiest - museum/gallery dining room in the UK, the Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain.
Millbank, South West London
Horse Bar & RestaurantFormerly the Horse & Groom, this neighbourhood boozer opposite Lambeth North tube station is now a thoroughbred bar and restaurant with dark panelling, dappled walls and a spectacular 'library' room upstairs for private bashes.
Waterloo, South East London
City CaféClose to Victoria station and a part of the Mint Hotel, City Cafe Westminster is a smart, uncluttered restaurant with a discreet, intimate buzz and is ideal for business meetings.
Westminster, South West London
Rebato'sThe grand seńora of London tapas bars, Rebato's on South Lambeth Road celebrated its twenty fifth birthday in 2009 and it remains one of the most untrendily authentic places of its kind in the capital.
South Lambeth, South West London
Canton ArmsThe Canton Arms, the name refers to the 26 cantons, member states of Switzerland, is a gastro-pub that has been the attention of much critical acclaim in the the unlikely destination of Vauxhall, on South Lambeth Road.
Vauxhall, South West London
Brasserie JoëlChef Joël Antunes makes a welcome return to London with his self-named Brasserie Joël, located on the first floor of the new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, near the London Eye Houses of Parliament, National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall.
South Bank, South East London
QuirinaleNamed after Rome's presidential palace (and one of the ancient 'seven hills'), Quirinale stands almost in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament and naturally attracts politicians of all parties, as well as its share of Westminster tourists.
Westminster, South West London
Laughing GravyMovie buffs may remember that Laughing Gravy was Laurel & Hardy's dog in the film of the same name; it was also one of the nicknames for illegal booze during Prohibition.
Waterloo, South East London
Waterloo Bar and KitchenConveniently close to Waterloo Station and the Old Vic, this busy utilitarian venue is a hand pit-stop for commuters and theatregoers alike.
Waterloo, South East London
Osteria dell’AngoloOsteria dell'Angolo is a new venture from restaurateur Claudio Pulze, a swish Italian celebrating the classics of Valdarnese Valley cuisine, and bringing a taste of Tuscany to the streets of Westminster.
Westminster, South West London
County Hall RestaurantHoused in the old County Hall building, this contemporary hotel is famed for its splendid riverside setting and breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and the Thames.
Waterloo, South East London
LocaleSituated within sight of the London Eye, this branch of Locale is a great favourite with tourists, although it also does a grand job in feeding the local populus.
Waterloo, South East London
Waterloo BrasserieThe Waterloo Brasserie was opened by the team behind the Cheyne Walk Brasserie in Chelsea, this newcomer close to Waterloo station offers an all-day eating experience with flexibility as its hallmark.
Waterloo, South East London
Meson Don FelipeOne of London's best known tapas bars and a fun-loving institution on the South Bank, Meson Don Felipe continues to draw more than its share of noisy 'olés' from its regulars.
Waterloo, South East London
LivebaitThe flagship branch of a small chain of flexible seafood restaurants, Livebait Waterloo occupies large, three-roomed premises close to the Old Vic and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.
Waterloo, South East London
Cinnamon ClubNew Indian cuisine at the Old Westminster Library through passion, pride and energy, The Cinnamon Club has gained a unique position in the London social and dining environment.
Westminster, South West London
TasDrawing much of its trade from the nearby Old Vic and South Bank, this stylish Turkish brasserie wows the crowds with its livewire atmosphere, music and great-value food.
Waterloo, South East London
Made in ChinaMade In China is a Chinese dim sum restaurant situated in the heart of Westminster. A wide variety of Chinese cuisine is served here at reasonable prices.
Westminster, South West London
Anchor & HopeThe Anchor & Hope offers some of the most vigorous food of its kind in London, all served up in a deliberately dressed down setting of bare floorboards, reddish-brown walls and big windows hung with heavy cotton curtains.
Waterloo, South East London
BalticThe Baltic Restaurant is Jan Woroniecki's Southwark venture into the world of East European cooking and the pleasures of strong vodka.
Southwark, South East London
Arch One Bar & GrillA plum spot directly opposite Waterloo mainline station is one of the assets of Arch One Bar & Grill, a lively bar-cum-restaurant, which is also handily placed a short stroll from the Thames and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.
Waterloo, South East London
Mar i TerraOccupying the shell of a Victorian pub hard by the railway tracks and Southwark arches, Mar i Terra has been serving up cracking tapas since opening in 2000.
Waterloo, South East London
Roux at Parliament SquareLocated in one of the most beautiful buildings in Westminster, Roux at Parliament Square offers a comfortable, exclusive, yet delightfully approachable dining experience.
Westminster, South West London
2 Amici Italian RestaurantOn the site formerly occupied by Simply Nico, this recent arrival in the Pimlico/Westminster neighbourhood aims to bring good-value Southern Italian food to an increasing vibrant area of the capital.
Westminster, South West London
SkylonSkylon occupies what was the People's Palace at the Southbank Centre and is the first new opening from D&D London (formerly Conran Restaurants), it's named after the iconic Powell and Moya sculpture that shared the limelight with the old Royal Festival Hall during the 1951 Festival of Britain, .
South Bank, South East London
CanteenLike its award-winning elder brother in Spitalfields, the Festival Hall branch of Canteen 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.
South Bank, South East London
Hiba RestaurantSet amidst the bustle of Borough High Street in Southwark, Hiba offers the perfect place to relax whilst enjoying some of South East London's best Lebanese cuisine.
Southwark, South East London
The Queens ArmsA handy bolt-hole for locals, travellers and tourists alike, the revamped Queens Arms is within easy reach of Victoria station and nearby attractions.
Victoria, South West London
RSJNaming as restaurant after a 'rolled steel joist' might seem odd, but that's exactly what Nigel Wilkinson decided to do when he opened RSJ in 1980: the premises - a derelict Victorian stables - needed plenty of re-construction to make it viable, so the title seemed apt.
South Bank, South East London
Caxton Grill at St. Ermin’s HotelThe Caxton Grill is set in the St Ermin's Hotel which has recently undergone a thirty million pound refurbishment, transforming it into a de-luxe four star property.
St James’s, South West London
Mercure London City, The Loft RestaurantSituated within the stylish Mercure London City hotel, close to the London Eye, the Globe and Tate Modern, the Loft is a light, airy and tastefully decorated contemporary restaurant offering an accessible menu of European-influenced dishes.
Bankside, South East London
The Spread EagleThe Spread Eagle is part tourist attraction, part re-invented seventeenth-century London coaching inn, The Spread Eagle restaurant continues to pull in crowds from the nearby Greenwich Theatre and beyond.
Greenwich, South East 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
The RefineryA vast and sprawling bar-cum-restaurant just two minutes from the Tate Modern, the Refinery is housed in Southwark's iconic Blue Fin Building and spreads itself over two floors, with a mezzanine private dining area and a huge terrace with room for 120 people.
Southwark, South East London
Southwark RoomsThis cool, fashionable Southwark Rooms rose from the ashes of a down-at-heel Borough Market boozer and is now one of the top local choices for cocktails, private parties and late-night frivolity.
Borough Market, South East London
TsuruLondon's famous 'sustainable sushi restaurant', Tsuru (named after Japan's iconic crane) is a cool, clean-cut newcomer on the pedestrian link between Southwark Street and Sumner Street in Bankside.
Bankside, South East London
National Theatre, Terrace Bar and FoodThe Terrace Bar and Food on the Ltttleton side of the National Theatre has fantastic views over the river Thames and is a popular destination for theatre goers and diners looking for an informal buzzy atmosphere.
South Bank, South East London
The Crooked WellThe Crooked Well is a very welcome addition to Camberwell in tree lined Grove Lane, a short stroll from Denmark Hill Station.
Camberwell, South East London
KazanIf you fancy trying a little 'Ottoman indulgence' not far from Victoria station, make tracks for Kazan a cool, modern venue, which combines a fine dining restaurant with a lounge, tea room and 'harem room'.
Victoria, South West London
Viva VerdiWith a name that honours one of Italy's most famous composers, it's no surprise that Viva Verdi offers the promise of a 'symphony of flavours'.
Southwark, South East London
Kym'sKym's, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Peking, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine, has become a firm favourite amongst London politicians, ambassadors and celebrities alike owing to its convenient Victoria location and delicious food.
Victoria, South West London
R.S. HispaniolaArguably the best known of all floating restaurants, the R. S. Hispaniola has been moored alongside Victoria Embankment by Hungerford Bridge for years.
Victoria Embankment, Central London
The Sun & Doves'Food Drink Art' is the mantra that drives this neighbourhood gastro-pub/gallery, which is now recognised as Camberwell's favourite local destination.
Camberwell, South East 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
Alfie's Bar & Kitchen, Bermondsey Square HotelSourcing some of Britain's finest produce from nearby Borough Market and Billingsgate Market, Alfie's at the Bermondsey Square Hotel is a significant addition to Bermondsey's growing dining scene.
Bermondsey, South East London
Oxo TowerTake the express lift to the eighth-floor of the red-brick Oxo building, which rises like a beacon above urban wastelands on the South Bank of the Thames.
South Bank, South East London
The Northall at the Corinthia HotelThe Northall restaurant in the Corinthia Hotel is situated in a prestigious location, a short stroll from Trafalgar Square. The large dining room impresses with its good looks, towering white pillars and large contemporary chandeliers, tan banquettes and armchairs set against crisp white linen laid tables and elegant arched windows look out over the Embankment and Whitehall.
Trafalgar Square, Central London
Massimo Restaurant & Oyster BarThe celebrated chef Massimo Riccioli has opened the self-named Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the luxurious Corinthia Hotel, just steps away from Trafalgar Square.
Trafagar Square, Central London
Inn The ParkCreated by restaurateur and gourmet Oliver Peyton, this smart contemporary café does a great service. Elegantly constructed of wood and glass, it stands enchantingly among trees and blooms by the lakefront in one of London's most beautiful parks - no wonder it's on most touristy hit lists for al fresco eating.
St James's, South West London
Tapas BrindisaThe name Brindisa is derived from 'brindis' – a Spanish word meaning 'to raise your glass' or 'make a toast'.
Borough Market, South East London
ZuccaZucca is a welcome addition to the Bermondsey restaurant scene serving modern Italian food. Opened in 2010 by chef, proprietor Sam Harris a former River Café employee, it has already been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the new Michelin Guide.
Bermondsey, South East London
Market PorterWidely regarded as London's premier real ale pub, the Market Porter originally set out its stall in 1508 and has been going strong ever since.
Borough Market, South East London
Champor ChamporChampor-Champor is a Malay expression that roughly translates as 'mix-and-match' and at first glance that's exactly what this wacky, London Bridge restaurant looks like.
London Bridge, South East London
RoastRoast restaurant is situated overlooking Borough Market, London's oldest food Market with views of St. Paul's Cathedral. When Iqbal Wahhab opened The Cinnamon Club it was a personal crusade to change the way we think about Indian cuisine.
Borough Market, South East London
Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter HouseBen Wright and Robin Hancock are actually brothers-in-law, but there's a great sense of family camaraderie about Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House, an enterprising set-up on fashionably foodie Borough Market.
Borough Market, South East London
Village East'Gum-chewingly New York,' quipped Terry Durack in The Independent about Village East a hip venture that aims to bring a slice of sharp Manhattan to downtown Bermondsey, close to London Bridge.
Bermondsey, South East London
Feng SushiPart of a likeable mini-chain with six informal, café-style restaurants/takeaways dotted around the capital (visit their website for details), this branch of Feng Sushi is handily placed just a stroll from Borough Market.
Borough Market, South East London
Silka RestaurantSilka tries to provide a soothing antidote to the frenetic foodie hustle-and-bustle of Borough Market. The restaurant is below stairs and it has been thoughtfully designed to create the calming illusion of a horizontal, layered landscape with clouds floating above.
Borough Market, South East 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