The City

City Social is Jason Atherton's City restaurant high up in the high-rise Tower 42. There's a fancy design by Russell Sage, a more high-end experience some of his other ventures and a huge bar space. Oh, and there's a fantastic view too.

Want to be looked after to within an inch of your life? Well, this is the restaurant you come to. Properly old-school French, Otto's has carved out a niche for itself because of a serious bit of kit called the duck press and its fans are legion.

This Spanish restaurant at St Katharine Dock comes from one of the original investors in Hakkasan and an innovative menu from a chef who's worked at Mugaritz and more.

Of all the burger joints in London, the one that often gets rated the highest is Patty & Bun. So the coming of their second location is a big thing indeed - particularly as it'll be offering takeaway too.

This is a new restaurant from the people behind Bleeding Heart and The Don. Expect a menu of modern British dishes with an occasional nod to the site's Spanish and Portuguese heritage, with a a big focus on wine which you'll be able to select using fancy LCD screens.

Gin Joint is a brasserie and bar - with the latter having a specific focus on "mother's ruin" aiming to have one of the biggest selection of gins in the capital including one on tap. Looking after the British-inspired menu is executive Chef Oliver Tobias (who was previously at the Royal Opera House and Maze).

Duck and Waffle has a well-earned reputation as being one of the best restaurants with a view in London - and what a view. It's almost worth a visit for the elevator ride alone. The restaurant has much to recommend besides the view, including the signature Duck and Waffle itself.

Alan Bird, former Executive Chef at the Ivy has opened this eponymous restaurant and bar in Smithfield, seating 150 people across five floors (with a roof terrace too). There is an all-day restaurant, bar and a few private dining areas serving traditional British food and the bar has been created by the people behind Purl.

Sushisamba is a Japanese/Brazilian/Peruvian fusion restaurant previously seen in various glitzy US destinations. As one of the destination restaurants in the new Heron Tower near Liverpool Street, it has taken over the Sky Bar and restaurant at the top of the skyscraper with outside terraces on either side of the restaurant - so expect an impressive view.

D&D London, are behind this restaurant which is part of the South Place Hotel in the City. This restaurant sits on the top of the hotel and, as you can imagine from the title, does have a focus on fish. Expect a fine fining experience which has gained the restaurant a Michelin star.

Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse on New Street, near Liverpool Street Station, this is the seafood restaurant, serving responsibly sourced fish.

D&D London, former owners of the Great Eastern, are opening another city hotel property, this time in Moorgate. This is the ground floor restaurant for the seven story hotel.

Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse dating from 1771, the New Street Grill focuses on steaks and showcases British produce.

The subterranean restaurant is an all-day affair and will "celebrate the age of modern industrialists". The food is overseen by Sean Davies, formerly Executive Chef at the Tate restaurants, and features seasonal British food, while wines and cocktails will be run by Fluid Movement, best known for Purl.

Gordon Ramsay opens in the One New Change complex at St Paul's. Expect three distinct sections to the restaurant including a raw bar serving charcuterie and shellfish and a wood-burning oven which won't be doing pizzas.

Everything that Hawksmoor does turns to restaurant gold and this restaurant is no exception. Things kick off with a proper breakfast for City folk and the whole thing is housed in an incredible looking basement room. You'll find their usual great steaks, cocktails and more.

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is part of the ETM Group, the same people behind The Botanist. It's based within what used to be the old Whitbread Brewery building and offers a modern British menu which is particularly strong on game.

The restaurant offering at the Whitechapel gallery promises 'no fuss cooking with an eclectic take on seasonal ingredients'. Early diners had service issues - but most approved of the pared-down design of the dining room.

Goodman was one of the restaurants leading the charge to transform London steakhouses into restaurants that could rival their American counterparts. Expect a damned good steak and much more at this City outpost.

Raymond Blanc's first London branch of his Brasserie Blanc chain. This 4000 square foot venue features an outside dining area and, as Blanc explains, serves 'simple, high quality food that comes as close as possible to the meals that my mother prepared for me at home in Besançon'.

Brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin run this restaurant, set in the frankly stunning St Botolph's Hall. Think fine, French, Michelin-starred food in historic surroundings.