Level 11, The Thames, St. Clement 180, 12 Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2NF

Florence Knight has returned to the London restaurant scene to head up the rooftop restaurant at the St Clement Hotel. Boasting superb riverside views across London in a minimalist room, the food here is thoughtful, seasonal and delicious. 

36 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0RE

This almost unpronounceable burger bar has quickly earned a reputation as among the very best in London. The burgers here are all Asian-inspired, with different burgers inspired by different regions. So there's a kimchi burger, a Thai burger with Som Tam sauce, a yuzu matcha chicken burger and more - as well as a standard cheeseburger, but one that's done incredibly well. If you need to try all of London's best burgers, you need to come here.

Ground Floor, St. Clement, 12 Temple Pl, London WC2R 2NF

Ex-Soho House boss Nick Jones (who also launched The Ned) is behind this restaurant on the ground floor of his St Clement hotel. It's predominantly a Modern European-influenced restaurant, launched with an ex-River Cafe chef, so the pasta should be something to concentrate on. It's also a restaurant where you should encounter the odd celeb.

100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW

One of London's best restaurateurs has brought one of London's classic restaurants back to its prime. Under Jeremy King, Simpson's is now as good as it ever was and the roast beef trolleys remain a big draw. There are two restaurants here, the main Grand Divan and the more affordable Romano's. You'll also find two bar, Simpson's Bar and Nellie's Tavern in the basement, which has a very handy late licence.