Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ

This is the fourth Hoppers, the restaurant that's best known for it's modern take on Sri Lankan cuisine. Opening in the Tea Building in Shoreditch, this Hoppers introduced South Indian dishes to the menu for the first time and you'll also see some south Indian inspiration in the decor. The hoppers remain a must-have, but the benne dosas here are a close second.

33 Old Jewry, London EC2V 8EY

This Japanese Izakaya restaurant comes from the same people who are behind Wild as well as Goodman, the City branch of which is just opposite this restaurant. Inside here you'll find a room dominated by a huge wraparound counter dining set up and a menu that features nigiri, sashimi, temaki and maki, but also sections for deep fried dishes, skewers, gohan rice bowls and more.

392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH

You'll find Cafe Kowloon as a "hidden" restaurant at the back of Wonton Charlie's in London Fields. A completely different beast from the wonton restaurant, this is a bustling affair that's inspired by Hong Kong eateries. Cocktails are excellent, the counter is one of the best places to be (although the booths are great too), and make sure to order the prawn toast and, of course, the wontons.

36 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JE

Taking over what used to be Taku, this is a similarly styled omakase restaurant but this time it's headed up by one of the world's best sushi chefs. Shogo Amamoto's Taipei restaurant is one of the hardest restaurants in the world to get a booking at, and now he's brought that restaurant to London, including some of his signature dishes. Expect a great omakase menu, delivered in a beautiful counter-dining setting.

6 Greek St, London W1D 4DE

This restaurant comes from Charlie Mellor, the man previously behind The Laughing Heart. He's brought that hospitality know-how (and a really great wine list) to Soho for this buzzy Italian restaurant, partnering with top sommelier Cameron Dewar. The classic Italian menu features excellent pasta and you should make time to have their freshly baked amaretti at the end. You should make good use of the wine list, but their classic cocktails are well worth trying too.

18-22 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NL

Corenucopia is chef Clare Smyth's spin-off Chelsea restaurant from her three-Michelin-starred Core. This is a little more casual, but not too much as it's still billed as a "luxury bistro". Expect Smyth's unique take on classic British dishes, like fish & chips, but with a very upscale approach.

8 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF

Aces Foodcraft comes from chef Alex Craciun, who's using global influences to create a menu like no other. The room is all centred around an impressive-looking kitchen (look out for the glass fridge on the wall) that creates an intimate atmosphere even if you're not at the kitchen counter. Both tasting and a la carte menus are available, the wine list is excellent and it's notably good value for this level of cooking.

10 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BX

DakaDaka transformed the space that used to be residency hotspot 10 Heddon Street into this two-floored Georgian restaurant. The team behind it launched restaurants like Eggbreak and Seabird and here they're focusing on a modern interpretation of Georgian cuisine and open-fire cooking. There's also a downstairs wine and cocktail bar that's worth knowing about.

109 Columbia Road, London E2 7RL

After big success with a residency at the Compton Arms, Dara Klein took Tiella permanent with this trattoria in Hackney. Located in a former pub, the restaurant has a separate bar that's open for walk-ins (and serves food too, in case you're finding it hard to get a booking). The italian menu champions both Italian and British produce and ther's an excellent Italian wine list too.

22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ

This is the City version of Gordon Ramsay's signature restaurant. Unlike the Hospital road original, this lives up to its name, situated on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate, looking down onto a fantastic London vista. It's a chef's table experience, that's tasting-menu led.

74 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QH

This Fitzrovia restaurant is a solo London venture from chef Ben Murphy (ex-Launceston Place) where he's serving up his oen take on contemporary cooking. Look out for special touches like the roaming ice-cream trolley. The ground-floor bar also makes it a great spot for drinks in Fitzrovia.

1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA

Aki London brings its contemporary Japanese dining to a grand Grade II-listed former bank off Cavendish Square. There's a menu that combines Kyoto-inspired, farm-to-table cooking with sushi, sashimi, robata and larger dishes. It's a pretty dramatic, vibey space and there's also an underground bar inside the old bank vault that's well worth a look.

19 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1LB

A sibling restaurant to Michelin-starred Trivet, this sees co-founders Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal take the wine-forward creation that they started down in Bermondsey and transfer it to Park Lane where the old Met Bar used to be. As you might imagine, the wine offering is exceptional and the menu is grill-focused.

16-18 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NJ

After winning a star at Lympstone Manor, Michael Caines has done the same for his first London restaurant. Set inside The Stafford hotel, the menu here celebrates the best of British produce and you'll also find quite a few of his signature dishes from Lympstone Manor.

Level 1, Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH

Attached to the side of Fulham's football stadium, Brasserie Constance is a standalone restaurant that comes from Trinity's Adam Byatt. here, the focus is on Modern British dishes, with a little bit of tableside theatre. There's also a great view of The Thames, particularly from the balcony.

3 Glendower Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 3DU

Led by chef Shilpa Dandekar, Pravaas looks for inspiration in its dishes from across India, with an emphasis on traditional cooking methods. Here you'll also find elevated takes on Indan staples alongside seasonally changing dishes, with the Mangalore chicken and the lamb galouti kebab being among the signatures.

142 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 1PU

The Silver Birch has built a great reputation over the years for being an excellent neighbourhood restaurant that takes a high-end- approach to British dining. Its current chef, Nathan Cornwell, previously won a Michelin star at The Barn at Moor Hall, and at this restaurant, he's taken a seasonal approach to the menu.

30 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6AN

After being a hit in the Harrods Dining Hall, this sees top sushi chef Masayoshi Takayama opening his own London restaurant, inside the Chancery Rosewood hotel. Expect a very high-end approach to sushi with the chef's signature toro tartare caviar being the main draw.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JP

Originally launched with Akira Back, this high-end Korean restaurant kept the same chef, but reinvented the restaurant as his own creation. Set around an impressive chef's table inside the Mandarin Oriental in Mayfair, they serve up a tasting menu that blends traditional Korean techniques with modern precision.

314 Regent Street, London W1B 2QS

Ronnie's comes from high-end clothing brand Kith (it's named after the founder) and it's their first-ever restaurant worldwide. Opened as part of their huge London store, it's styled after a New York bistro and acts as a standalone restaurant, as well as having a bar that's very useful in this part of Fitzrovia. Make sure to also pop into their Treats Bar for some soft-serve after a meal here.

1 Mercer Walk, London

This is the official home of Guinness in London, and there's a lot to it. Here you'll find two restaurants, a few bars, shops and lots of options for touring the brewery itself. Heading up the food side of things is pip Lacey (previously Hicce), who runs Old Brewer's Yard on the ground floor and the seafood-focused Gilroy's Loft up on the top. Obviously, they'll pour a great pint of Guinness and you shuold also look out for the pies that have been created by pie-master Calum Franklin.

21 St Anne's Court, London W1F 0BJ

HG Soho is what's better known as Honest Greens on the continent, where it's got a huge following. Described as “chef-driven and plant-forward”, it's a fast-casual restaurant that focuses on vegetables while still offering meat and fish. The menu centres on build-your-own market plates and garden bowls and everything is cooked from scratch in an open kitchen, with no refined sugars or industrial ingredients.

24 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SS

Khao Bird started in Brighton and then followed up with a London residency before landing at this permanent home in Soho. Run by restaurateur Mike Palmer and Head Chef Luke Larsson, they have a strong focus on Thai barbecue dishes, with particular influences from Chiang Mai. Expect a casual space with a great, focused drinks list and a menu full of dishes like khao soi with beef brisket and Shan BBQ meatballs.

31 Dover Street, London W1S 4ND

Opening just a few doors down from The Dover, this is its sibling restaurant, again helmed by Martin Kuczmarski. More affordable and a little more casual, it's like an American diner through a Mayfair lens. Expect great burgers, sandwiches, steaks and top cocktails and although there's more to the restaurant than the actual counter itself, it's clearly the place you want to sit at. All that and it opens late too.

43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR

Previously head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Matt Abé has taken over the space that once was home to Le Gavroche. Thoroughly updating it for the 21st Century, he's offering a refined series of tasting menus here, with a great attention to detail in all the dishes on offer.

40-42 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QN

Maset comes from the same team behind other Marylebone hits, Donostia and Lurra. But while those focused on Spanish food, this restaurant is inspired by southern coastal French cooking. Look out for classic dishes from the region like pâtes au pistou, fantastic steaks and make sure to try their very good cocktail selection.

75 Norwood Road, London SE24 9AA

After working in Michelin-starred kitchens, serving time at HMP Brixton and cooking at The Clink, NattyCanCook (aka Nathaniel Mortley) built a reputation through pop-ups before opening 2210, his first permanent restaurant, in Herne Hill. Here, he's reimagining Caribbean classics with refined flair.

29 Fouberts Place, London W1F 7QF

Originally a big hit in Notting Hill, this is London's second Ria's. As with the original, this Soho outpost has a wine list that's focused on natural wines, while the food is all about deep-dish Detroit-style pizzas.

24 N Audley St, London W1K 6WD

The Marlborough is both a great pub an a great pizzeria. Upstairs is the pub, launched with a little help from The Devonshire, so you'll get a great Guinness. Downstairs is where you'll find Crisp, one of London's very best pizzerias, who specialise in the crisp base that they get their name from. A pizza and a pint here will be one of the best meals in the area, but be warned as it can get very busy.

Somerset House, New Wing, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA

The original Poon's was one of London's classic Chinese restaurants and now Amy Poon has brought it back for a new generation. Set inside Somerset House, the new Poon's celebrates Chinese home cooking and Amy says it's "where you come if you don’t have a nice Chinese friend who will cook for you at home."