42 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LJ

Cassette is a modern French bistro in Covent Garden from the people who are behind Levan in Peckham. Here, they've been inspired by the new wave of Parisian French bistros, so you'll see some familiar French dishes on the menu, but with new takes form the team here. The wine list is strong, they've got a great sound system (that doesn't overwhelm) and the terrace space outside is one of the best in Covent Garden.

55 Frith Street, London W1D 4SJ

Kid is a team-up between restaurateur David Carter (OMA, Manteca) and chef Sertaç Dirik, who made his name reinventing Mangal 2. It's a very modern take on a Turkish restaurant, set in a vibey room (with a door that's hard to find) and an array of fantastic small plates, from crunchy hummus to the titular Kid.

19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RW

Having long been the wine bar element of Carousel on Charlotte Street, the founders' longstanding love affair with all things Mexican made them decide to turn it into this seafood restaurant. The seafood in question comes from all around the British Isles, but here it's translated into crudos, flautas and other Mexican-accented dishes. You might be wanting a cocktail with those, and the drinks list features plenty of agave-centred options to try.

6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ

Zylia is a team-up between Nick Molyviatis (ex-Kiln head chef and co-owner of Singburi) and Barry Karacostas. Together, they've launched this taverna-style restaurant which takes its influences from both Greece and Cyprus while also focusing on charcoal cooking. Although attached to Arcade, it's a standalone restaurant and the entire menu is well worth working through, particularly the sheftalia and piles of chops.