London Restaurants - South Bank, London Bridge, Bermondsey

This restaurant from Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney is on the 32nd floor of The Shard, and focuses on food from a rotisserie and grill (with a lounge bar also attached). It has British and European ingredients and influences, but is mainly be inspired by New York grills, as well as serving slow roasting joints and wood-fired breads and pizzas. And it has a damned fine view.

He's worked with the likes of Rene Redzepi at Noma, and with Tom Aikens, Adam Byatt and Thomas Keller. Now Tom Sellers has his own restaurant in London called Story. They set out their stall as serving humble ingredients but thrown together in a creative, inspired way - including beef dripping candles that you can eat.

Elliot's has become a staple of Borough Market, sourcing its produce from the market for an ever-changing menu. There's a strong focus on its wood-fired grill and an all-natural wine list.

This restaurant on the very foodie Bermondsey Street has a particularly retro styled menu, right down to the carvery trolley that will be wheeled between tables. Expect an all day menu (including Sunday brunch) in an environment that is "gym inspired".

Here, chef Steve Williams (ex Ledbury and Harwood Arms) is quietly turning out extraordinary dishes that have fellow chefs and restaurateurs regularly citing this as one of their favourite places in town. And it's not just the food that's good, given that it's owned by Gergovie Wines, you can expect a very decent wine list here too.

Popular Southwark cafe which now takes bookings in the weekends too. Well known for their brunch dishes, these are now available in t he evening too, as part of "Brinner".

Further along the same street as his popular tapas bar José, this is the Spanish chef's more formal offering. Expect bigger dishes with an emphasis on sharing.

A classic London Bridge restaurant, Roast has a very British feel to the menu and - as you may guess from the name - does a mean roast dinner. It's one of the longest-serving restaurants in Borough Market with a super view over the market.

José Pizarro has a small but select group of restaurants in London - this is his diminutive sherry and tapas joint. The menu changes daily and consists of simple sharing plates such as Razor Clams 'a la plancha' and the best Jamon Iberico. The decor mirrors the style and feel of Barcelona's Boqueria market.