London restaurants - Chelsea, Kensington

The Capital Hotel, 22-24 Basil St, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1AT

Two Michelin starred Nathan Outlaw has opened this restaurant in the revamped Capital dining room. Expect dishes like Cornish crab on toast and roast brill on the bone, all created by head chef Peter Biggs who has worked with Outlaw for ten years.

The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER

This Victorian hotel in South Kensington (just opposite the underground) has completed a refit and features two new restaurants one of which is the Apero aperitivo bar serving classic cocktails and small plates.

116 Knightsbridge, Wellington Court, London, SW1X 7PJ

Following successful international openings this Mari Vanna is the London outpost of the restaurant hoping to bring authentic Russian cuisine to Londoners. Expect to be welcomed into a London townhouse with - how shall we put it? - an eclectic design and a menu with caviar and dumplings.

164-165 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9QB

This Azerbaijani restaurant has taken over the old site of La Noisette. You can expect Azeri tapas in the bar and the restaurant itself is focused around small plates.

5 Raphael Street, London SW7 1DL

One of London's stalwarts, this has been a fixture of the Knightsbridge scene for over 15 years. Expect a high-end Japanese dining experience, still some of the best in the Capital, and to be surrounded with the finest of Knightsbridge. And make sure you make the most of the sake sommelier.

15 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9EY

Classic Italian, Michelin starred restaurant in Knightsbridge that is popular with the wealthy locals.

1A Argyll Road, London W8 7DB

126 Draycott Avenue, London SW3 3AH

232-236 Brompton Road, London SW3 2BB

This bistro venture from Marlon Abela, owner of Michelin starred Umu and the Greenhouse in London, is on the old site of the Oratory. David Escobar, formerly at French three-Michelin-starred restaurant Lameloise will head up the kitchen while front-of-house will be Jean-Marie Miorada who comes over from The Greenhouse.

16 St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PB

9 Park Walk, West Brompton, London SW10 OAJ

96 Draycott Avenue, London SW3 3AD

86 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HR

71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8 4RU

1 Cale Street, London SW3 3QT

Hotel and restaurant owner Mark Fuller of Sanctum Soho bought up the Notting Hill fish and chip restaurant in 2006 with the intention of restoring it to its former glory. That done, they've expanded the Geales brand and have bought up Tom Aiken's former chipper Tom's Place in Chelsea. Expect 'fresh fish, no frills and fabulous service'.

87 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8PH

This Italian has impeccable pedigree being bankrolled by none other than Giorgio Locatelli. The chaps behind it are Locatelli’s former Head Chef, turned Operations Director Federico Sali and his brother, Locanda Locatelli’s current award-winning sommelier Massimiliano.

166 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW5 0BA

163 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 0LJ

1A Langton Street, London SW10 0JL

392 Kings Road, London SW3 5UZ

9 Phene Street. London SW3 5NY

Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London SW3 4SQ

The Saatchi gallery cafe is run by catering company Rhubarb who, having opened an outlet at Heathrow's Terminal 5 and taken over posh river fleet Silver Fleet have now turned their attention to public spaces. The large terrace here is a popular place to be on a sunny day.

127 - 129 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP

This wine bar, off-licence and restaurant has five, count them, Enomatic wine machines which apparently retail for around eight grand each, just so that Londoners can enjoy one of 40 wines by the glass. Beware the oh-too-handy credit card system which allows self-service! Apparently the food's not bad, either.

21 Sherbrooke Road, Fulham, London SW6 7HX

This clean-cut restaurant/bar opened with a cut-throat attitude to pricing that's bound to win it plenty of punters, attracted by the idea of four small plates (or British tapas) for a tenner. Worth checking out particularly in summer for its dining room with retracting sunroof.

Courtfield Road, London SW7 4QH

A culinary landmark when it opened 25 years ago, the revamp of the Bombay Brasserie had won mixed reviews from critics and diners alike. Certainly the charm of the place remains undimmed, but the new OTT decor and gargantuan bills left a bad taste in the mouth. Better stick to the fantastic value of the restaurant's famed Sunday buffet.

145 Knightbridge, London, SW1X 7PA

7 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EE

135 - 137 Stephendale Road, London SW6 2PR.

Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT

Amaya offers gourmet Indian food, tapas style, with a full view of the kitchen from the dining room. The best place here is definitely to be as close to the open kitchen as you can. So if you're after a Michelin-level meal, but prefer small plate style rather than a formal tasting menu, then this is for you.