Television Centre, 8th Floor, The Helios, 101 Wood Ln, London W12 7FR

Previously executive sushi chef at Zuma, Endo Kazutoshi, leads this omakase sushi restaurant in the former Television Centre at White City. At the top floor with impressive views and even more impressive sushi, this has become one of West London's hottest tickets, with only 15 seats available.

95 Portobello Road, London W11 2QB

Notting Hill's food credentials are boosted by a restaurant and bar team that comes via the River Cafe and Soho House to take what was once a pub. They're serving up sharing plates, and food cooked over fire or in a wood-burning oven, all across four floors.

135 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 7AA

This family-run restaurant may technically be in London, but its buccolic charm and setting belies the urban address. Chef Kenneth Culhane and his team are all about providing a convivial experience with super food.

139 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W10 6HJ

The KPH (Kensington Park Hotel) has been pretty legendary in Ladbroke Grove for a while, with a big music following and the place of Tom Jones first London gig. A recent-ish makeover and relaunch has won it popularity with a new crowd