If you’re looking for brilliant tacos, brilliant salsas, and a brilliant colour scheme - then La Chingada, near Surrey Quays, is your place.

A West African restaurant in Brixton Village, Chishuru is creating the kind of food you won’t forget.

Lahore is a legendary Pakistani spot in Whitechapel. Come with friends, family, and a big appetite for lamb chops and daal.

This bright and easy café specialises in - deep breath - extra fluffy, extra thick, Japanese soufflé pancakes.

A casual all day restaurant in Southwark dedicated entirely to pancakes, this place should be one of your go-to brunch spots.

A lively Lebanese restaurant and open-air shisha café in Park Royal.

A socially-distanced Scottish Disneyland that’ll make you feel a thousand miles away from London.

Blacklock is a trendy converted brothel in Soho that has been repurposed to exclusively serve meat lovers.

Bierschenke is a classic German beer hall in the City, complete with live Bavarian oompah and a selection of schnitzels.

Bar Douro is a Portuguese spot with a lot of heart and a laidback style, which makes it perfect for a City date or catchup over wine and small plates.

Campania is an Italian restaurant off Columbia Road ideal for a romantic dinner, that’s equally lovely during the day.

Hoppers is a seriously good restaurant in King’s Cross serving excellent Sri Lankan food in a cool and casual space.

Footnote is a spacious coffee spot on Wilton Way in Hackney that makes a great option for catching up with friends.

Black Lab is a roomy coffee spot opposite Clapham Common, ideal for a catch-up or a sit-down.

Tintico is a small and modern coffee shop on Greek Street, perfect if you’re on the run or want a quick sit-down.

Manteca is an Italian-inspired restaurant in Soho making excellent food at reasonable prices. Come for the pasta, stay for the date and prune cake.