13 Rookwood Way, Fish Island, London E3 2XT

Neighbourhood restaurant Inis is part of Fish Island's The Trampery campus and its menu focuses both on British and Irish cuisine. Expect produce and dishes from both sides of the Irish Sea with dishes like whiskey smoked salmon as well as a proper Irish breakfast (which means both black and white pudding).

52 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG

Once home to Pidgin, Sesta is a Neighbourhood-focused restaurant in Hackney from an ex-Pidgin duo - chef Drew Snaith and GM Hannah Kowalski. Here, the emphasis is on a seasonal menu but one that has a focus on comfort food that should attract both locals and people who loved Pidgin. Expect a strong natural wine list here too.

1 Mare St, London E8 4RP

Miga is a "modern Korean kitchen" and it's a family affair coming from two brothers and their chef father. Originally starting in New Malden, their mother currently has a takeaway in Morden while their father runs the kitchen at this restaurant in Hackney, with a modern approach to Korean cooking. An immediate hit when it opened, it's now lauded as one of London's best Korean restaurants.

Abbot Street Car Park, London, E8 3DP

Acme Food Cult is from chef Andrew Clarke and, as the name suggests, it's all about cooking over fire on an impressive grill with a big, but not sole, focus on vegetables. You'll find it right next to 40FT Brewery, be sure to have some of their beer along with the food. It's also an excellent space for alfresco dining, with a space on the fully-covered terrace much sought after, particularly at weekends, when they do a great Sunday lunch.

Canal Place, 32 Andrews Rd, London E8 4RL

This is Max Rocha's solo restaurant by the canal in Hackney. The chef came from The River Cafe and like many of London's best chefs has also spent time at St John Bread & Wine. The bright dining room overlooking the canal is a great place to sit and try some of their weekly specials alongside what are now signature dishes like the deep-fried bread and butter pudding.

129A Pritchard’s Road, London E2 9AP

Sune (pronounced "soon-er") comes from hospitality power couple Honey Spencer and Charlie Sims. Set within a sunlit-filled space near Broadway Market, the seasonal all-day menu is big on inventive comfort food while the wine list, curated by Honey Spencer, evolves with the seasons, offering selections from her extensive producer network.

120 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH

Dalla is a collaboration among three Italian friends with diverse backgrounds. Gennaro Leone, focusing on design, joins forces with Mitchell Damota, ex-head chef at P Franco, and chef Gianmarco Leone, formerly at Claridge's. Together, they aim to offer homestyle Italian cuisine, rediscovering old recipes in a contemporary setting.

78 Lower Clapton Road, Lower Clapton, London E5 0RN

After building up a devoted following at Peckham's Market, Abby Lee moved her Malaysian restaurant to a permanent space in East London, which cemented her as one of the city's best chefs. Here, it's all about modern Malaysian food and the place to be is up at the counter. If it's on, the Lor Bak (five-spice pork and prawn bean curd roll) is a must but you'll want to roam through as much of the menu as you can.

322-324 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA

Taking two railway arches in Haggerston, Planque is a wine bar, restaurant, members' club and store, with a key focus on natural and low-intervention wines. And most importantly it has Seb Myers (ex P Franco and Chiltern Firehouse) running the kitchen and serving up a modern take on French food. Small-medium plates are the order of the day, although there's a great set lunch deal here on Saturdays.

28th Floor, Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE

Taking over the iconic rooftop space once home to Galvin at Windows, Shanghai Me arrives in London after opening successful restaurants in Dubai and Doha. Expect a glamorous 1930s Shanghai-inspired setting with a luxe Pan-Asian menu—think Cantonese roast duck with foie gras and caviar, spicy bluefin oshizushi, and a “dim sum library”. The adjacent Bund lounge bar (28th floor) features zodiac-themed cocktails and sweeping Hyde Park views.

191 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED

The Electric is the second outpost of Luke Farrell’s fiery Thai hit Speedboat Bar. This West London version features interiors inspired by an engine room, complete with a real Thai speedboat engine. While the look’s a little slicker than the Soho original, the menu sticks to the winning formula: bold Thai curries, noodles, and cocktails that pack a punch.

186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA

Permit room is an offshoot of Dishoom, set in a slightly more casual cafe setting, but still featuring some of Dishoom's signature dishes. So you will find their house black dahl and bacon naans here, alongside curries, biryanis and small plates. This Permit Room even has rooms upstairs if you fancy staying over (the breakfasts are certainly worth getting up for).

6 Chepstow Road, London W2 5BH

After making waves in Lima’s elite Nikkei scene, Fan has quietly landed in Notting Hill. Run by Romania Parra, Jorge Sasaki and Santiago Wong, the menu fuses Japanese technique with Peruvian, Chinese and global influences. Expect an 11-course omakase or à la carte options like scallops with squash butter or ceviche with coconut tiger milk.

7 All Saints Road, London W11 1HA

Sino's kitchen is led by chef Eugene Korolev, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe. Here at Sino, his menu is a contemporary take on classic Ukrainian dishes with modern takes on dumplings and chicken Kyiv making an appearance on the menu.

5 Woodfield Road, London W9 2BA

The team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie are also behind Canal, an all-day spot on the Grand Union Canal. There's a seasonal British-European menu with standout dishes like Portland crab doughnuts and red mullet bouillabaisse, with the shared "table cheeseburger" a signature dish. Cocktails are from A Bar with Shapes for a Name and wines lean European and low-intervention. With communal tables, a central bar, and two big south-facing terraces on the canal, it’s become something of a scene.

17 Bohemia Pl, London E8 1DU

Inside Hackney Church Brewery, you'll find Elliot Cunningham's Lagom. Part inspired by his Swedish heritage, it's a live-fire cooking affair over wood. Most of the globally-inspired dishes on offer here are worth trying, the smoked beef bun in particular, if it's on. However, the Lagom smashburger is lauded as one of London's very best - so get the burger first, but make sure to roam the rest of the menu too.

Arch 255 Paradise Row, London E2 9LQ

Tasca is from chef Josh Dallaway and sommelier Sinead Murdoch. They're in charge of the kitchen at East London bar Cav, with Tasca. It takes inspiration from their travels through Spain and France, from which they've brought back elements of classic dishes and given them a modern London twist. Expect a parade of excellent small plates and a particularly good European wine list that celebrates female-founded vineyards and female winemakers.

2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN

Hidden away at the back of Los Mochis in Notting Hill (which is worth visiting too), you'll find this tiny omakase bar that fits just six diners every sitting. The menu here, which changes daily, takes inspiration from both Japanese and Mexican cuisines, so it's notably different to London's other omakase offerings. A cosy, intimate affair, it's right up there among London's very best omakase restaurants.

23-27 Wadeson Street, London E2 9DR

A true London trailblazer, Pablo Flack and David Waddington's Bistrotheque has been a staple of the Hackney dining scene for over 20 years. The menu remains French-inspired through a modern European lens and these days the brunch remains one of its biggest draws.

Lewis Cubitt Park, Unit 1, Cadence Court, London N1C 4ED

This beautiful restaurant with its double height space proves that Bubala are still at the forefront of serving up great vegetarian food in London. The menu here is inspired by food from across the Middle East, that it happens to be vegetarian is almost an aside. The mezze, in particular, is unmissable.

1 New Drum St, London E1 7AY

Global flavours are the focus at self-taught chef Murat Kilic's latest Aldgate restaurant. Think corn ribs with umami dust and mussels skewers in roasted chicken wing butter sauce. As for drinks, it's all about sustainability from the vineyards featured on the wine list to cocktails made from spirits created from waste produce.

15 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7EF

Leydi sees a return to the London restaurant scene by chef Selin Kiazim. Here she's channelling her love of Turkish food and the vibes of Istanbul, hoping to translate that to a City audience. It's an all-day affair with Turkish breakfasts and pastries in the morning, through to sharing dishes at lunch and in the evenings. Cocktails are well worth a look too, as one of Turkey's best bartenders, Kevin Patnode, came up with the list here.

12 Blossom St, London E1 6PL

Husband and wife duo Eroshan and Aushi Meewella have plundered the favourite recipes of friends and family to come up with the dishes served at this modern Sri Lankan restaurant. The end result is a celebration of culinary diversity with everything from hoppers and samals to spiced chops on the menu. It's a gorgeous space too, with its own bar serving up a range of cocktails made with Sri Lankan spirits.

9th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT

London’s highest omakase restaurant (which seats just 12 people) can be found inside another high-rise restaurant, Los Mochis City. As the name suggests, there’s a lunar theme here, from the decor through to the menu. Expect clever creations from the creative team here as part of a 12-course menu, that also happens to be gluten-free. Sushi, sandos and modern twists on Japanese classics all feature.

310 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TA

The Fat Badger comes from the same team behind The Pelican, also in Notting Hill, and it continues the theme set by that pub, namely a great pub which also has a fantastic menu. Set on the first and second floors (it's above Canteen restaurant), the food is hearty and you're quite likely to see an odd local celeb or two in here.

1 Nicholl's Clarke Yard, off Blossom Street, London E1 6SH

Osteria Angelina comes from the same team behind the original Angelina, but this can be viewed as a more casual outpost. it still brings together Italian and Japanese cuisine under one roof, with a specific emphasis on northern Italian cooking. So you'll find milk break, sushi, sashimi and pasta dishes all on the same menu. There's a separate bar here, so if you're in the area it's well worth popping in for cocktails and a snack or two.

26 Foubert's Place, Soho, London W1F 7PP

Marjorie's is in a side street just off Carnaby Street, offering a welcome refuge from the tourist hordes. Part wine bar, part restaurant, it takes its cues from the independent wine bars in Paris. Expect to find a wine list which is completely French alongside small-medium plates that often take classic French dishes and give them a modern twist.

YY Building, 30 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HX

Barbarella is the Canary Wharf restaurant by the Big Mamma group, known for places like Gloria and Circolo Popolare. Like those restaurants, this is a flamboyant affair, not least on the first floor where the ceiling and tabletops are all mirrored, giving quite the impressive overall effect. The food is Italian but with a few luxe Big Mamma touches, with plenty of caviar and truffle on offer, but at a price which doesn't break the bank.

73 Highbury Park, London N5 1UA

Lupa is a team-up of two locals: Ed Templeton, who is one of the founders of Carousel, and actor Theo James. Bringing in an ex-Pidgin chef to lead things, the menu takes its inspiration from Italy and in particular, Roman cuisine. Snacks, small plates and great wine are the order of the day in this compact restaurant where you might run into the odd celeb or two among the Highbury locals.

Unit 7 Montacute Yards, Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU

This is the second Singburi, which saw the extremely highly rated Thai restaurant move from Leytonstone to a much bigger (and shinier) setting in Shoreditch. Still very much a family business, son Sirichai Kularbwong is now in charge, cooking up an authentic Thai menu that's one of the very best in London.