168 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1QS

It takes a lot to make yet another gastropub opening stand out from the crowd in London but the Bull and Last appears to have stuck to the tried and tested formula of serving simply fantastic food. They call themselves a Pub and Kitchen, but reviewers felt the food surpassed usual gastropub fare to be truly gourmet.

Courtfield Road, London SW7 4QH

A culinary landmark when it opened 25 years ago, the revamp of the Bombay Brasserie had won mixed reviews from critics and diners alike. Certainly the charm of the place remains undimmed, but the new OTT decor and gargantuan bills left a bad taste in the mouth. Better stick to the fantastic value of the restaurant's famed Sunday buffet.

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.

16 Balham Hill, London SW12 9EB

Sometimes if you want to find somewhere decent to eat and drink in your manor, you have to go out and open it yourself. That's the mantra behind Avalon - the owners are all locals with four other South London gastropubs under their belt. It looks like they've used all their learnings on Avalon which looks to be a huge hit in these here parts.

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.

145 Knightbridge, London, SW1X 7PA

66 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4HG

19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB

12 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0HX

7 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EE

4 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9JX

27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London, E14 9NS

The Gun is an ever-popular Docklands pub right by the river, now run by Fullers. It's based in a 19th Century building (it takes its name from the cannon that was fired at the opening of the West India Docks). There's a seasonal British menu on offer and ideally, you'll want to grab a table on their riverside terrace.

25 Ganton Street, London W1F 9BP

20 Queen Street, Mayfair, LONDON W1J 5PR

41 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF

With London high-end Indian restaurants being so good, it’s worthy of note that the Quilon has been one of the longest-serving in the city and it has a Michelin star to boot. Expect southwest coastal Indian cuisine with a high-end feel.

3 Varnisher's Yard, The Regent Quarter, King's Cross (off Pentonville Road), London N1 9FD

23 - 25 Davies Street, London W1K

Warwick Court, Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7DX

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX

Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT

Amaya offers gourmet Indian food, tapas style, with a full view of the kitchen from the dining room. The best place here is definitely to be as close to the open kitchen as you can. So if you're after a Michelin-level meal, but prefer small plate style rather than a formal tasting menu, then this is for you.

57 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS

Run by chef Pascal Aussignac, this Michelin-starred French restaurant (it's now held a star for over 20 years) focuses on the cuisine of the southwest of France, with opulent tasting menus available. Despite the focus on meat, there's real attention too given to their vegetarian and vegan offering.

14 - 16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6LX.

Umu is billed as the "only Kyoto style restaurant in the UK", and comes with a Michelin star. To truly appreciate it, opt for the kaiseki menu and let the chef guide your experience here.