London Restaurants - West London

175 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB

The famed Aussie chef moved to London a while back and has since been looking for a place to open here. He's settled on a property in Westbourne Grove, looking to run a casual all-day dining space. Expect a similar set-up to his restaurant in Sydney, but with a stronger focus on Asian cuisine.

157-159 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LF

Andy Varma was behind the now-closed Vama in Chelsea and has returned to launch this Indian restaurant with an emphasis on sharing plates. The menu is specifically focusing on recipes originating from Lucknow and Hyderabad.

26 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4 2JJ

Nick Gibson, owner of Islington gastropub the Draper's Arms, has a loyal North London following and is aiming to replicate his local gastropub success over in Chiswick. The dining room seats 70 with space for 16 more in the bar and a good-sized garden. Head chef is David Philpot, whose previous experience includes Dean Street Townhouse and Le Caprice, New York.

135 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP

Kiosk K2024, The Balcony, Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7SL

136 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 2SP

157 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0LJ

61 - 63 Petersham Road, Richmond, London TW10 6UT

115 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP

El Pirata Detapas is a younger offshoot of a long-established Mayfair tapas restaurant. Reviews so far have been good, but best of all is their set lunch menu deal - with two tapas, bread, alioli and a glass of wine or sherry for just £9. Now that's a bargain.

96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, W11 1PY

5-7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4 2EU

Owned by Nigel Platts-Martin and Bruce Poole (who also run Chez Bruce) this Chiswick restaurant has the same French/Mediterranean leanings as its sibling, and a loyal local audience.

Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT

Fine Chinese dining with a fabulous view over Kensington Palace Gardens. You can't knock the attention to detail - Beijing Duck ovens and woks able to withstand very high temperatures were made in Singapore and brought over to ensure authenticity, which seems to have worked.

Rainville Road, London W6 9HA

This longstanding pub in Hammersmith with a large beer garden overlooking the Thames has had a gastro makeover from the Realpubs crowd.

236 King Street, London W6 0RF

123a Clarendon Road, Notting Hill / Holland Park, London W11 4JG

7 Ladbroke Road, London W11 3PA

7-9 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2HQ

The opening of the third outpost of the Brindisa chain comes at a time when the owners have had to close their eponymous food shop in Exmouth market and lay some staff off. Have they over-reached themselves? Maybe the question doesn't matter when there are plenty of people who love this style of tapas joint.

Terminal 5, Wellington Road, Heathrow Airport HOUNSLOW TW6 2GA

As Gordon's first venture into airport catering, Plane Food was quite a risk for Ramsay. But the thoughtful menu, easy-going vibe and occasional celebrity diner proves that Heathrow's Terminal 5 had at least one successful story when it opened.

Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA

Built as a canteen for Ruth Rogers' husband's architecture firm, this riverside restaurant is one of London's truly iconic dining spots - launching countless careers (Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall) from its kitchens and serving up wonderful (if spendy) Italian food.