London Restaurants - West London

39 Chepstow Place, London W2 4TS

This Georgian restaurant is centred around wine, which will include choices from Georgia, as well as small, interesting producers from around the world. The food is influenced by both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tastes.

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

164 Shepherds Bush Road, London W6 7PB

310 Portobello Road, London W10 5TA

Opening in Shoreditch in late 2009, the original Pizza East brought a new audience to Soho House and much admiration from the critics. This second branch has opened in Ladbroke Grove - while bizarrely keeping the original "Pizza East" name. Expect the favourite pizzas from the original plus a few new ones (with a few portobello mushrooms sprinkled into the mix) as well as some new char-grilled dishes.

157 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0LJ

268 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0SP

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

6 Chepstow Road, London W2 5BH

6/8 Elliott Road, Chiswick, London W4 1PE

8 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London W2 6EZ

This longstanding Chinese restaurant is always crazily busy and there’s a reason for that - you can always rely on it for great dim sum. The banquet menus make it a solid spot for large group gatherings - handy for family catch-ups or business lunches. Outside of dim sum, the fried soft-shell crab is a must.

676 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5FA

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.

243 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP

Knightsbridge stalwart Brasseries St Quentin is reinvented and reopened as the Brompton Bar and Grill. Die-hard fans of the old brasserie might be upset after nearly 30 years of restaurant history was thrown out with the revamp, but there's a lot to recommend the fresh new look and menu it seems.

47 Hereford Road, London W2 5AH

This porter house and oyster bar has certainly pulled out all the stops when it comes to decor - reviewers have universally praised the gastropub's clubby ambience. Unfortunately the food doesn't live up to its surroundings - but if the Notting Hill set take it to their heart, that probably won't matter much.

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

8 Station Approach, Kew TW9 3QB

There's only one menu on offer here at John McClement's restaurant - an 18 course tasting menu for dinner. It's a tiny, intimate dining room, so booking is essential.

4 Bathurst Street, London W2 2DS

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.