22 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2NB

Jun Tanaka's Fitzrovia venture is a French/Mediterranean neighbourhood-style restaurant which uses fine dining cheffing techniques but with a more casual feel. The Pain Perdu with ice cream is an absolute must.

64 Goodge St, London W1T 4NF

64 Goodge Street is a French bistro in Fitzrovia that comes from the same people behind nearby Clipston and Portland. Here they're approaching the French menu from "an outsider's perspective" so you can expect some twists on classically french dishes in a compact but friendly space.

3 Viaduct Gardens, Nine Elms, London SW11 7AY

A menu with some Irish influence is on offer at this neighbourhood restaurant from Robin Gill (ex-The Dairy), which happens to be inspired by his father. It's an all-day restaurant, bakery and oyster bar just opposite the US Embassy. Particular attention is paid to their sourcing and you should be able to get a great pint of Guinness here too.

Unit 20 Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8EZ

This cosy neighbourhood bar is from the team behind Quo Vadis and Barrafina so they know a thing or two about good food and wine. On the wine front, there’s plenty by both the glass and bottle and there's plenty of beer on tap too, with a focus on Guinness and Estrella. The food offering focuses on the cheese toastie with classic options and guest sandwiches on rotation. The sheltered riverside terrace is a boon on warmer days.

278 Queenstown Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 4LT

Popular tapas spot Boqueria is an independent restaurant focusing on giving Battersea residents a flavour of Spain. As the name suggests, it’s inspired by Barcelona’s iconic food market - expect a range of croquetas, classic tapas, and proper paella. If you want to push the boat out the restaurant’s roast suckling pig is a must and the wine list is a treasure trove of well-known favourites and lesser-known gems.

Arch 65 Queen's Circus, Nine Elms, London SW8 4NE

The first bricks-and-mortar site from top-tier catering company Spook London, Archway is one of those neighbourhood spots everyone wished they had nearby. A tight menu focuses on what’s in season, with the chef’s River Cafe roots showing in the Italian-influenced dishes. The name, in case you’re confused, references its location in an old railway arch.

63 Battersea Bridge Rd, London SW11 3AU

Classic French restaurant Augustine is run by chef Franck Raymond (formerly at Mon Plaisir). Here in Battersea, his menu is informed by his upbringing in the Evian region of France so, in addition to classic dishes like French onion soup you’ll also find regional specialities on offer. The all-French wine list is well worth perusing.

Every branch of Bao has a distinct identity and for their Battersea branch, the team took inspiration from the noodle shops of Taiwan. Key to that is the beef noodle broths which you'll find here in a rich as well as a lighter version. There are, of course their signature bao buns too, and expect to find dishes on the menu that are exclusive to Battersea. For party planners, the private karaoke room is worth knowing about.

42 North Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 6ZR

Bibi comes from chef Chet Sharma, previously at big name restaurants Moor Hall and L'Enclume and then Group Development Chef at JKS (Gymkhana). This time, he's in charge of his own kitchen at this Mayfair Indian restaurant. It takes its influences from across India "from roadside cafés from Punjab in the north, to Kerala in the south."

40-41 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HX

The Big Mamma Group's second opening in London saw them hit up Fitzrovia with a massively OTT slice of Mediterranean charm and flavour. It's extremely popular with a stunning looking room.

Unit 1A, 3 Ravine Way Embassy Gardens, London SW11 7BH

Evernight comes from Lynus Lim, a Singaporean chef who trained up under Tom Anglesea at the Laughing Heart. It's inspired by Japanese izakayas, using mostly produce local to the UK. Here you'll find a big emphasis on low intervention wine too.

53 Park Lane, London W1K

The Dorchester's modern take on the classic British grill restaurant is headed up by chef Tom Booton, whose name is now above the door. He trained under Alyn Williams and is the grill's youngest-ever chef. Expect classic dishes with a modern twist from breakfast through to dinner and make sure to save space for the excellent desserts.

12A Berkeley Square House, Berkely Square, London W1J 6BS

Benares on Berkeley Square features an upscale menu featuring modern Indian cuisine with a British twist. There's also a large bar here and plenty of private dining space for Mayfair business meals.

7 New Union Square, Embassy Gardens, London SW11 7DN

Situated in the shade of the American embassy and billed as the unofficial US consulate in London, Philly restaurant and dive bar Passyunk couldn’t be in a better location. It’s a great place to watch key sporting events with a menu that includes a much-vaunted Philly cheesesteak along with a wide range of American beers on tap.

1 Dover Yard at 1 Hotel Mayfair, London W1J 8DJ

Dovetale is the main restaurant at 1 Hotel Mayfair and comes from top chef Tom Sellers (the man behind Restaurant Story). In a very upscale hotel environment (blessed with a beautiful hidden terrace), the food here features plenty of special creations from Sellers and has a secret weapon in the form of its Knickerbocker Glory trolley.

113 Great Portland Street, London W1W 6QQ

From the team behind Clipstone and Quality Chop House, this all day spot sets out its stall as "cooking the best produce, simply but with imagination and plenty of care". Both the main menu and wine list change frequently.

5 Clipstone St, London W1W 6BB

This was the third opening from the team behind Quality Chop House and Portland. The corner site has loads of natural light and serves up dishes influenced by seasonal UK produce.

35 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BR

Run by the double act of chef Nieves Barragán and GM Josè Etura, Sabor is the kind of restaurant everyone wants to try, and once they've been are immediately plotting a return visit. It's a restaurant of two halves with the Asador on the upper level and counter dining by the open kitchen on the ground floor. Obviously, you're going to want the croquetas, but everything else will be great as well.

20a Halliford St, London N1 3HD

Coming from the Goodbye Horses team (which is just across the road), this is a combo ice cream/wine bar. Exepct unique and original takes on ice cream, all paired with excellent wine. It also helps that it's all set in a compact and beautiful space where the mirrors and backlit ceiling create a space like nothing else.

42 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8PX

Previously known mainly for their sandwiches, this is Mondo Sando's standalone cafe which adds a lot more to the mix. There are, of course, excellent sandwiches on the menu - it's primarily a sandwich bar by day with drinks and more dishes added in the evening - all at a notably great price.

30 Brewer St, London W1F 0SS

This counter-dining sushi spot in the heart of Soho is the second restaurant from the well-respected Cubé in Mayfair but it's all concentrated around sushi. As such, it represents one of the best places in Soho for truly great sushi and the omakase menu in particular is great value.

Lower Ground, 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 9NE

This opulently decorated lower-ground restaurant is part of the eequally lavishly decorated Broadwick hotel in Soho. If you're after a place with plenty of atmosphere and very flattering lighting in Soho, this is the place to come. The food is a high-end Italian affair and the restaurant has been known to be quite a magnet for A-list celebs.

22-24 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NL

Once a pop-up supperclub, AngloThai have now settled down in Marylebone. The restaurant sees them marrying Thai cuisine with British ingredients, producing some of the best Thai cuisine available in London. Make sure to pay particular attention to the excellent wine list.

19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB

Part of the reworking of the Pantechnicon building included getting rid of their retail operation and replacing it with this gorgeous-looking Provencal restaurant with an ex-Annabel’s and Arts Club chef in the kitchen. Dishes plunder the Mediterranean coast for inspiration but the must-have dish is the crab toast with tomato and caviar.

109 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2PN

The opening of this neighbourhood restaurant saw local chef John McClements coming out of retirement to get back in the hospitality game. The aim was to serve up seasonal French bistro food that was also - drumroll - affordable. Locals would say they’ve more than succeeded. The duck fat brioche served with a selection of terrines is not to be missed.

5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PB

This is Jason Atherton's flagship restaurant on Savile Row, where he’s hoping for Michelin recognition. Chef Spencer Metzer (ex-The Ritz) is the man in the kitchen making the magic happen - expect culinary fireworks across a multi-course tasting menu.

13-15 Tavistock Street, London WC2E 7PS

This is the third opening from the Delamina restaurant group, serving up Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a gorgeous old Georgian building just off the Covent Garden piazza. What you can be sure of is that everything tastes amazing with the plant-led options being particularly creative and delicious.

340-342 Essex Road, London N1 3PB

Chef James Cochran’s exile from Islington after the closure of 12:51 was thankfully shortlived as he returned to open the bistro pub The Brave. It might be a pub in name and looks, but both the bar snacks and dining room menus reveal Cochran’s creative hand, from jerk spiced Scotch eggs to the hay emulsion that comes with the slow cooked shin of beef.

43 Curzon Street, London W1J 7UF

Pinna comes from the same restaurant group as Wild Tavern, and it's that restaurant's chef, Achille Pinna, who's in charge of this Mayfair Sardininian restaurant. He's in charge of an Italian menu that takes its cues from his own heritage, which they have described as "Sardinia on a plate".

396 York Way, Camden Town, London N7 9LW

Half Cut Market is a combo restaurant, wine bar, bottle shop set up by a group of talented hospitality veterans. it's earned plenty of awards as a wine bar, but the kitchen itself is well worth heading to, with ex-Brat chef Aidan Richardson. Look out for their collab dinners with top chefs too.