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12 Temple Place at Swissotel The Howard opened in June 2008. The restaurant seats 40 inside and another 40 in the Garden Courtyard where you can enjoy al-fresco dining surrounded by waterfalls and plant life. The cuisine is Modern British with Aberdeen-born Brian Spark Executive Chef offering dishes which combine traditional British recipes with modern innovations. 12 Temple Place is open for lunch Monday-Friday and dinner Monday-Saturday and for pre- or post-dinner drinks you can try Mauve, the Swissotel's lobby lounge, or the Temple Bar. The hotel is just a short walk from Temple tube station. Awards | 2 AA RosettesNearest Tube | Temple

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Addendum is the 64-cover fine dining restaurant at the Apex City of London Hotel, just three minutes from Tower Hill tube. Chef Darren Thomas uses his Michelin-starred background to good effect, creating an exciting Modern European menu with starters such as Rabbit ravioli with carrots and mustard sauce and mains like Roasted fillet of bream with coco bean puree and cockles. You will dine here in some style with subdued lighting, dark leather banquettes and American walnut used to great effect to create an intimate dining experience, whether it's for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. Private dining facilities are available with a choice of four rooms. Awards | 2 AA RosettesNearest Tube | Tower Hill

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Set in the heart of Somerset House, one of London's most unique, artistic and cultural landmark venues, The Admiralty is a great restaurant choice for business luncheons and romantic dinners. Offering a wide selection of regional French and contemporary dishes, the Admiralty Restaurant mixes traditional flavours of French terroir cooking with a modern twist. Enjoy the highest level of customer service within this uniquely relaxing and informal setting, where you can enjoy the architecture of Somerset House along with great food and a choice from the extensive regional wine list. Open Monday to Friday for lunch, Saturdays for brunch & Monday to Saturday for dinner, there is an a la carte menu as well as daily set menus and pre-theatre menus with an average spend of £20 at lunch and £30 for dinner. Private dining facilities are available for up to 80 people. Nearest Tube | Temple

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A hip clientele and a cultured menu makes Asia de Cuba a high-energy and popular pitstop at the Starck-designed St. Martin's Lane hotel in London's West End. Blending elements of Asian and Cuban cuisine, the food is served sharing-style under the bare bulbs of the contemporary white interior. Its famously generous portions have also been adapted for bento boxes aimed at the lunch and pre-theatre crowd.Nearest Tube | Leicester Square

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Smart and sophisticated, Babylon is an aptly-named urban oasis situated a lofty 100 feet above Kensington High Street. Breathtaking views over London compete with stunning rooftop gardens, home to flamingos and ducks, to create a glamorous backdrop to the hip restaurant within. A regularly changing menu of modern British classics caters to a well-heeled crowd of diners. Summer brings al fresco dining on the terrace and barbeques in the gardens.Awards | 2 AA RosettesNearest Tube | High Street Kensington

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Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante is part of a small, family-run group of restaurants that's been in business for nearly two decades. The successful formula blends a lively atmosphere with authentic Spanish tapas, music and fine wines. The Dulwich branch opened in 1998 in a former pharmacy and the restaurant still retains some of the antique wood-and-glass cabinets. There is a terraced area on two sides where you can enjoy al fresco dining. Nearest Tube | Brixton

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Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante is part of a small, family-run group of restaurants that's been in business for nearly two decades. The successful formula blends a lively atmosphere with authentic Spanish tapas, music and fine wines. In the City close to Aldgate, with entrances on both Middlesex Street and St Botolph Street, this branch boasts a stunning interior on two levels with elaborate mosaic work -- including a three-dimensional lizard. Display cabinets with Spanish matador and flamenco costumes add to the ambience.Nearest Tube | Aldgate

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Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante is part of a small, family-run group of restaurants that's been in business for nearly two decades. The successful formula blends a lively atmosphere with authentic Spanish tapas, music and fine wines. This is the latest branch to open, in close proximity to both Leadenhall Market and Lloyds of London. It incorporates the usual impressive interior with tilework by Donna Reeves and a collection of paintings from the renowned painter, Manuel Quintanilla.Nearest Tube | Monument

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Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante is part of a small, family-run group of restaurants that's been in business for nearly two decades. The successful formula blends a lively atmosphere with authentic Spanish tapas, music and fine wines. The Well Court branch is spread over two floors with the main level an intimate Cava and Tapas Bar, developed in association with Freixenet, the renowned Spanish Cava producer. The restaurant level includes a large bar section and various dining areas.Nearest Tube | Mansion House

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Set in a former warehouse in Covent Garden Belgo Centraal's staircase descends into a Beer Hall with long refectory tables waited on by staff in Trappist monk outfits and head sets. But this is no silent order, it's bustling and noisy with customers many tucking into steaming bowls of mussels in a variety of broths (£12.95) platters (£9.50) or more substantial stews like Moules Blanches cooked in Bruges beer with smoked bacon (£10.95) all served with frites. From the Rotisserie choose from beer basted spit roast Belgian chicken(£9.95) or duck (£12.50) or scan their extensive main menu which includes the only veggie main Artichoke Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Pine Nuts (£10.95). There are over 50 Belgian beers to try ranging including Fruit Beers such as cherry or banana!Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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A haven from the hectic pace of King's Road, Bluebird is as chic a restaurant as you would expect from the stable of Terence Conran. Nestle into the burgundy banquettes or grab a table outside and soak up the relaxed atmosphere. The modern British à la carte menu doesn't exclude a few classic European dishes, all transformed by the use of luxury ingredients. Perfect for afternoon tea with the kids (they get their own menu) or an intimate dinner with friends.Nearest Tube | South Kensington

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Perched over the Design Museum, Blueprint Café offers the ideal riverside spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner, with the backdrop of the London cityscape fanning out from its stunning glazed balcony. The simplicity of the restaurant's design can be found everywhere from the effortlessly clean lines of the interior to the deliciously unfussy cuisine. An excellent seasonal menu blends global influences to offer tasty game dishes in the winter months through to tender spring asparagus and summer fruits.Nearest Tube | Tower Hill

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The Boulevard Brasserie has been a Covent Garden fixture since 1991. It's perfect for theatregoers and shoppers alike offering great food and drink at affordable prices in an informal atmosphere. It's spread over two floors with an al fresco area and a popular party room. Boulevard on Soho's Old Compton Street is a sister restaurant.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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In the indispensably English setting of Buckingham Palace Road, Bumbles has refined its menu of British classics over four decades. An elegant interior is offset by a bright slash of red on the walls, while candles and soft white seating give the restaurant a cosy and relaxed ambience. Meat is UK-sourced, with dishes such as Scotch fillet of beef with rösti potatoes and mature cheddar soufflé.Nearest Tube | Victoria

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If you're hankering after British classics, Butler's Wharf Chop House will satisfy cravings for fish and chips without sacrificing the kind of tacit style you'd count on from a Conran restaurant. Expect modern interpretations of traditional British fare - the steak, kidney and oyster pudding has a reputation all of its own - from the kitchen, with a fixed price lunch and à la carte in the evenings. The al fresco terrace dining offers views of the riverside and Tower Bridge.Nearest Tube | Tower Hill

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A Covent Garden mainstay, Café des Amis has long been delighting diners with its modern French cuisine. The intimately chic interior comprises an airy first floor dining room and stylish late-night downstairs bar, while a popular summer terrace offers the option of al fresco dining. Ideally situated for opera and theatregoers just off Long Acre.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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Robust Italian flavours and a relaxed setting make the Cantina del Ponte a lively contender if you're looking for a London riverside meal at a reasonable price. Settle down with the family in the homely interior to watch pizza baking in the restaurant's open wood-fired oven, or enjoy a glass of Prosecco with friends on the canopied terrace overlooking Tower Bridge.Awards | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Tower Hill

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The first London outpost for this successful South African chain, CTFM lives up to its vibrant surroundings in the heart of the West End with a bustling yet informal ambience. Seafood is the star of the restaurant menu, which offers sushi dishes on the revolving conveyor belt alongside favourites such as steak sandwiches, teppanyaki, sizzling fishy platters and surf 'n' turf. Décor is fittingly nautical, including bubbling fish tanks, bright blue lighting, a wet fish counter and even a mannequin sporting a sou'wester. There is a well-chosen South African wine list.Nearest Tube | Oxford Circus

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Set in London's glamorous Knightsbridge, the Chicago Rib Shack brings the UK a slice of the US from across 'The Pond'. Private booths allow for intimate dining, whereas the main floor and the ground floor can cheerfully entertain parties of up to 170 and 60, respectively. Private booths also have their own, independent sound and lighting controls with green and red lights to attract staff or signal them to maintain a discreet distance. The main fare on the menu is English-sourced beef, but you could also order wood-smoked salmon, potato skins or even a whole piglet.Nearest Tube | Knightsbridge

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A classic choice for Covent Garden dining, Christopher's is as boldly stylish in its cuisine as its silk-panelled dining room with grand views to Waterloo Bridge would suggest. Delicious modern American dishes bolster the inventive menu, which caters to a relaxed and buzzy professional crowd. A fixed price pre-theatre menu is deservedly popular, while the weekend traditional American brunch is great for big appetites.Awards | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Covent Garden

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The unpretentious Covent Garden Grill serves its crowd of regulars and tourists a great range of steaks and other cuts, chargrilled to order from an inventive menu. Diners loll on the comfy sofas with friends, or hide away in one of the restaurant's private booths for a romantic rendezvous or a business get-together. There's a theatre menu for playgoers, and prices are surprisingly reasonable for the heart of the West End.Nearest Tube | Tottenham Court Road

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This glamorous grande dame of the London dining scene first opened for business in 1896 and more than a century later it's still a Charlotte Street fixture. The menu offers classic French/Italian cuisine served in elegant French bistro-style surroundings with Art Deco lighting and celebrity-signed photos adorning the walls. It's an old-fashioned dining experience in the very best sense with courteous staff and a relaxed and welcoming ambience. Private dining facilities are available. Nearest Tube | Goodge Street

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Fire & Stone takes pizza to a whole new level with 29 wood-fired, stone-baked varieties on the gourmet menu, all freshly made with ingredients as diverse as barrel-aged Greek feta, smoked duck breast, octopus and tandoori yoghurt. Influences range from Asia to the Americas, although non-pizza lovers get a choice of salads and other main courses. Set over two floors, this sleekly contemporary Covent Garden restaurant is perfectly suited to theatre goers and late night diners.Nearest Tube | Charing Cross

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Fish Hook chef patron Michael Nadra has a culinary track record that takes in Petrus, Chez Bruce, La Trompette and Putney Bidge, to name but a few. Still in his early thirties, he set up on his own in Chiswick in October 2006, taking over what was Fish Hoek, losing the South African influence and creating what has become one of West London's most popular seafood restaurants. Fish Hook is open every day for lunch and dinner serving a Modern European menu with a strong seafood bias. Starters are priced around £8; mains, £16. The light and airy restaurant seats 54 and has been tastefully refurbished with simple wooden tables and cream walls. At lunchtimes, a special set menu is available.Awards | Good Food Guide 2Nearest Tube | Turnham Green

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Infused with Latin passion from its exuberant live music to its heady cigars, Floridita brings the vitality of Cuban and Latin American cuisine to cosmopolitan Soho. A diverse selection of house dishes include Cuban cold-water lobster, chorizo hamburger or a whole roast suckling pig to share. The hip interior includes a dance floor for those feeling energetic. Great for late-night dining.Nearest Tube | Tottenham Court Road

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In a prime location off Regent Street, Gaucho Piccadilly is an upmarket Argentinian steakhouse housed in the old wine cellars of the Mexican ambassador. The vaulted restaurant is decked out in cowhide, a knowing nod to the chunky menu full of cuts of luxury steak, including the tender Bife de Lomo, aged for six to eight weeks and then flown in from Buenos Aires. Large selection of Argentine wines, bar and late-night supper lounge.Nearest Tube | Piccadilly Circus

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For 50 years the Gay Hussar has been a fixture of Soho's 'theatreland' and a regular haunt for politicians, artists and writers, many of whose caricatures line the wood-panelled walls. It's a reassuringly cosy venue serving hearty and indulgent Hungarian cuisine; many dishes -- like the chilled wild cherry soup -- will be uncharted territory and others entirely unpronounceable, making a meal here almost de rigueur for adventurous foodies. There's also a good selection of Hungarian wines, including the famous Tokaju dessert wine. Nearest Tube | Tottenham Court Road

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Chef Manoj Vasaikar boasts an impressive culinary CV -- Deputy Head Chef at Chutney Mary, Head Chef at Veeraswamy, time with Taj Hotels, Oberoi Hotels and Sheraton ITC in India, and most recently the award-winning Just India in Putney. Now he's opened his own restaurant in Hammersmith, Indian Zing. Decorated in contemporary style, it seats 58 and the menu combines Manoj's signature dishes with an increased focus on regional Indian cooking and traditional ingredients. Wines have been carefully chosen to complement the food. Awards | Good Food Guide 4Nearest Tube | Ravenscourt Park

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Modern Iberian is the cuisine of choice in the L, and a clever, creative menu has made it a favourite among the well-heeled residents of Kensington. Inside, the restaurant is bright and contemporary, with expanses of oak and stone elegantly couched under a pitched glass roof. Specialities include grilled lemon chilli squid with piquillo peppers and courgette flower tempura stuffed with beetroot, mozzarella and anchovies.Nearest Tube | High Street Kensington

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The subtle elegance of Le Pont de la Tour spares no attention to detail, from the understated décor and attentive service to the second-to-none views of Tower Bridge from the terrace. The sophisticated menu puts a modern spin on classic French cuisine, with a large à la carte evening menu and a prix fixe menu at lunch. A perfect spot for corporate dining or special occasions.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 3Nearest Tube | Tower Hill

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Los Locos was the first 3am party destination in Covent Garden over 20 years ago and is still going strong. There are great pre-theatre and party menus to suit all budgets at this Tex-Mex restaurant, bar and club and fantastic value happy hours every night and sometimes ALL night. Los Locos is situated just off the central Covent Garden Piazza and can hold 100 guests for dinner or 200 with the club. Open from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday with the bar and restaurant running through till 10:30pm and then DJs with Cheezy tunes right through til 3am.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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Ma'ida translates from the Arabic as 'dining table' and one of the features of this east London Indian restaurant is its plush private dining rooms which seats up to 40 guests (you can have floor seating if preferred instead of chairs). The 110-cover restaurant has a striking contemporary design with an open kitchen. All the food is halal and free from artificial colourings and flavour enhancers. The tandoori leg of lamb is a signature dish. Ma'ida is open seven days a week from from noon to 11pm and delivers across London. The restaurant does not serve alcohol but does a good range of non-alcoholic cocktails. Jay Rayner of The Observer reviewed Ma'ida in May 2007.Nearest Tube | Liverpool Street & Bethnal Green

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Madisons is the award-winning restaurant at the Washington Mayfair Hotel on Curzon Street. The elegant art deco edifice was built in 1913 and has been tastefully renovated and upgraded over the years. The classically-styled restaurant has large bay windows looking on to the street and is open to hotel guests and locals for breakfast, lunch, pre- and post-theatre supper and dinner. The menu is international in style with a distinct Asian flavour. Nearest Tube | Green Park

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Malmaison London is situated in Charterhouse Square, on the sharper edge of the Square Mile, It’s a grand Victorian red brick property which stands in a leafy cobbled courtyard. Situated in fashionable Clerkenwell it is a truly elegant hotel, boasting stone flourishes and extravagant archways. Tasty, beautifully presented cuisine is prepared by head chef John Woodward and his team using local ingredients and served up with professionalism and passion, whether you’re looking for the best business lunches, a quick light healthy bite or a delectable dinner. The brasserie is beautifully chic, with mood enhancing lighting and a lively atmosphere. The original vaults have been opened up to create intimate dining spaces, while cosy corners with plumped silk and velvet cushions create a warm relaxed environment. If private dining is your preference, then either room is perfect for larger private soirées and can hold up to 30 people. This can be partnered with the Veuve Cliquot Champagne bar and transformed into a stand up Champagne reception for up to 80 people. For smaller get-togethers the London Mal features a private dining room that seats up to 14 people. The other dining space, The Butcher’s Block, features banquet-style dining from an imposing wooden block table that seats six. Here the order of the day is mouth-watering meats and tender joints cooked to perfection, fresh from the meat markets of Smithfield. Malmaison Brasserie is open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week, lunch from Monday to Friday and Sunday Brunch. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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The lively atmosphere of Mango Tree belies the subtleties of its Thai cuisine, which honours the four main culinary regions of the country in mouthwatering style. Situated in exclusive Belgravia, the award-winning restaurant serves up traditional dishes to a mixed crowd who can opt for a fixed price banquet or taste menus if the à la carte proves overwhelming. A popular option for after-work or business dinners.Awards | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Hyde Park Corner

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Spain comes to Soho in Conran's reworking of old favourite Mezzo. Buzzing with evening gatherings, this vibrant tapas bar and lounge in the centre of London bursts with full-flavoured and traditional regional Spanish cooking. Modernist décor keeps things up-to-date, while the Meza bar boasts an extensive list of cocktails, over forty authentic sherries and a fantastic Iberian wine list.Nearest Tube | Tottenham Court Road

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The chic little Palm Court Brasserie is a slice of Covent Garden Piazza that will be forever Paris. Its bustling waiters in their black aprons hasten to the busy tables with classic bistro dishes, often with a pan-Mediterranean feel. Locals linger in the restaurant's art deco interior, while late-night dining makes it a great stop for playgoers. Private dining for up to 40 guests.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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The Park Terrace Restaurant is located at lobby level in the Royal Garden Hotel, adjacent to Kensington Palace Gardens and Hyde Park. Open from 6.30am to 10.30pm daily, this is the beating heart of the hotel, catering to all tastes at all times of the day. Menus are overseen by Executive Chef, Steve Munkley. At lunch and dinner, the restaurant buzzes with locals dropping in for a quick bite, and business people for a longer sojourn. Hotel guests are always welcome and single diners made to feel comfortable. The ambience is easy-going, friendly and unpretentious. Choose from either the All Day Dining Menu, which features international staples perfectly produced (pastas, salads, burgers, grills, an onion soup or cheesecake) or the British Specialty Menu.Awards | 2 AA RosettesNearest Tube | Kensington High Street

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The people behind Brighton's wildly successful Pintxo People have now opened this London outpost near Old Street tube, on the boundary between the City and trendy Shoreditch. It's a similar formula to Brighton albeit on a smaller scale, offering a good choice of tapas dishes along with a great range of cocktails and Spanish wines (all available by the glass). Weekdays Pinchito is open right through from 8am to 1am and on Saturday from 5pm til midnight.Nearest Tube | Old Street

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Established by the seventh Earl of Bradford to serve 'good, simple, traditional English dishes', Porters remains a succulent stronghold of hearty British fare. Situated in busy Covent Garden, the relaxed and family-friendly restaurant offers a well-priced range of classics such as steak and kidney pudding, beer battered cod and chips and shepherd's pie. There are afternoon and evening fixed price menus, including one for post-theatre diners, and afternoon tea is available.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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Located on Balls Pond Road in Islington, Puji Puji has been the established home of Satay in London since 2004. This neighbourhood Malaysian restaurant specialises in charcoal grilled Satay using their own unique and delicious marinade, created with the finest spices and herbs marinated for no less than 24 hours and cooked over an aromatic chargrill. Other authentic Malaysian dishes are also available such as Rendang, Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai as well as a host of fresh seafood. The menu follows the seasons and in winter you will see venison and scallops, in summer, seabass, monkfish and spring lamb specials. The restaurant offers great value not least because you can bring your own wine and for parties of less than 8 people there is no corkage charge. Inside there are wooden tables and chairs for up to 35 diners with a decked outside area at the front for al fresco dining. ‘Puji’ is Malaysian for ‘Praise’ and that’s what the locals are full of for this restaurant. They offer outside catering also if you are looking for an event or large BBQ with a difference. They are happy to open for lunch by pre-booking only and for a minimum of 6 people. Open 6-10.30pm seven days.

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This dazzling restaurant and bar was built on the site of the old Quaglino's in the exclusive St. James area of the capital, and it's still one of London's places to see and be seen. Sweep down its marble staircases to the bustle and glamour of the restaurant floor, where you'll find classic brasserie cuisine with a British twist on the menu. Dishes change on a weekly basis to reflect seasonal ingredients, with seafood a serious speciality of the house.Awards | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Green Park

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Sink into the antique French chairs in Gary Rhodes' W1 restaurant/brasserie and prepare yourself for modern British cuisine with some very Gallic accents. A smart and sumptuous interior, complete with trailing chandeliers, is the perfect foil for a finely thought-out menu, full of strong flavours. Set in the Cumberland Hotel in London's Marble Arch, there's also a contemporary brasserie with a mixture of classic British and modern European dishes.Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Oxford Circus

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Unapologetically bold as brass, the Roadhouse is an American-inspired diner overlooking the hubbub of Covent Garden Piazza. Slot into a booth and tuck into generous portions of unpretentious American staples such as burgers, fajitas and grills. With live music every night and a 60-strong cocktail list, whipped up by one of the flamboyant bartenders, it can also cater for large groups and parties.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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As chic as its Savile Row address, Sartoria delivers discerning Italian food to its well-heeled Mayfair diners. Prepared and served with relish, the menu is contemporary Italian, with ingredients imported by regional artisans. A great choice for an intimate evening meal à deux or a special occasion. Two private dining rooms can seat up to 32 people.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 2Nearest Tube | Oxford Circus

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Situated on the third floor of the Royal Festival Hall, Skylon combines retro styling and unbeatable views of the London skyline to create a stunning restaurant and bar complex. Wrapped around a central bar area, choose between a fine dining restaurant offering modern European cuisine, and a more relaxed grill for à la carte light meals. Perfectly situated for theatre and concert goers on the South Bank.Awards | Good Food Guide 2Nearest Tube | Waterloo

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Tucked behind Kensington High Street, Sticky Fingers is unswerving in its dedication to both great rock memorabilia and legendary burgers. Co-owned by Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, this laid-back restaurant with its friendly vibe has a hearty line-up of north American and Mexican favourites, with steaks, ribs and generous salads on the menu. The hefty collection of Stones iconography is an irresistible supporting act for fans and tourists of pop-culture.Nearest Tube | High Street Kensington

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The minimalist chic of the Avenue is an antidote to the clubby surroundings of St. James's. The bright white dining room is sleek and cultivated, with bold artwork, a skylight and black and red accents. Food is an unfussy take on modern European cuisine, popular with the upmarket executives, shoppers and dignitaries who make up the restaurant's clientele.Awards | 1 AA RosetteNearest Tube | Green Park

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With a name that pays tribute to the poet John Betjeman's longstanding love of St. Pancras station, The Betjeman Arms perches above the bustling platforms at the south-east corner of the restored Barlow shed. The interior hums with a busy upbeat clientele, split between a well-stocked main bar and two contemporary dining rooms, with two bright terraces for people-watching. A smart menu of modern British gastro-pub fare features updated classics such as smoked haddock with poached egg and hollandaise, grilled rib-eye steak béarnaise, or roast cod on white beans and chorizo.Nearest Tube | St Pancras

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The Carnaby is the bustling brasserie at the five-star Courthouse Hotel Kempinski, close to London's famous Carnaby Street and in the heart of London's theatreland and prine shopping district. The building used to the country's second-largest magistrate's court and it retains many period features including tall windows which let in lots of natural light. The brasserie serves Med- and French-inspired dishes at very reasonable prices and the decor -- bold burgundy and marigold tones -- complements the European menu. Nearest Tube | Oxford Circus

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Situated at the top end of the King’s Road near Chelsea FC, the Hand & Flower is a striking Victorian pub that has recently been refurbished by its new owners. It has a bar area at the front which opens out onto the street where there is outside seating when weather permits. There’s also a courtyard to the rear, a snug and a dining room with an open kitchen which serves a seasonal modern British menu right through the day and evening. The Hand & Flower has plenty of areas suitable for parties and functions and can arrange pre- and post-game functions on match days.

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The legendary Ivy needs no introduction. Beloved of stage and screen luminaries as well as lesser mortals, its ninety-year-old position in the London dining circuit is unassailable. The eclectic menu nods to intercontinental cuisine, while the genteel dining room scatters guests across the buzzy main floor and into private booths. Centrally located and perfect for a pre-theatre meal.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 3Nearest Tube | Leicester Square

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Located in the heart of Mayfair on affluent Bond Street, The Westbury is an iconic hotel offering modern luxury with timeless style. The hotel has hosted some of the most important social events for over half a century, seeing royalty and celebrities choose this venue for high-profile events and functions. The accommodation boasts 246 guest rooms including 20 suites, all of which have been recently renovated to the highest standard. The food and drink offering here comprises the Polo Bar -- which draws on the connection of the hotel's founders, the polo-playing Phipps family -- and Artisan, the restaurant which is home to talented head chef and Roux Scholar Andrew Jones. Enjoy the sophistication of the bar, its accomplished cocktails and fabulous staff before experiencing the modern European dishes from Andrew and his team which pull together the finest seasonal ingredients incouding prawns from Dublin Bay, hand dived scallops from Dorset and lobster and beef from Scotland. Try his witty take on ham, egg and chips which uses the legendary 5J Jabugo Iberico acorn-fed ham carved at your table and served with a poached duck egg, parsnip chips and a red pepper essence. The desserts are worth a special mention for the creative and hedonistic matching of flavours, such as the Heart of Guanaja 80% chocolate fondant with butternut squash and bourbon vanilla ice cream. Watch this space for the launch of the hotel's new Sushi bar.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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Right in the heart of London's theatreland, Tuttons is a bustling brasserie-style restaurant and bar which overlooks the vibrant Covent Garden piazza. Opt for the buzzy indoor dining area, or eat al fresco on the terrace, and enjoy the family-friendly vibe and attentive service. The great-value menu offers something to suit everyone, with a modern European feel to its tasty selection of meat and fish dishes.Nearest Tube | Covent Garden

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Located in the heart of Pimlico, Uno offers modern Italian cuisine served in a Med-style environment. It's a great bet for pre- and post-theatre dining -- with special set menus -- as well as offering a full a la carte selection for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Service is friendly and personal here, neighbourhood style, and the owners have ambitious plans to make this one of the top 20 Italians in London.Nearest Tube | Pimlico

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Dedicated to the pleasures of seafood, Zilli Fish is the original Soho restaurant of acclaimed piscatorial chef Aldo Zilli. Signature dishes, such as teriyaki black cod and spaghetti lobster, display a playful and mouthwatering approach to the cooking, which uses fish freshly arrived each morning from Billingsgate market. Equally simple in design, the chic interior makes this a relaxed destination for social and business outings.Nearest Tube | Piccadilly Circus