Kitty Fisher’s is a great restaurant in Mayfair serving hedonistic plates of simple, rich, and delicious British food.

Rochelle Canteen is a British restaurant in Shoreditch that’s calm, delicious, and brilliant for any meal. It’s a perfect London escape, in London.

Bright is an excellent restaurant and wine bar in London Fields from the people behind Clapton wine-shop P. Franco.

Master Wei is an excellent casual Chinese restaurant in Bloomsbury, serving Xi’anese specialties that are worth going out of your way for.

Barrafina is a legendary tapas restaurant that’s crowded but always worth the wait. The Drury Lane outpost in Covent Garden has a pretty terrace.

J Sheekey is a classic West End post-theatre hang where you might spot a celebrity and will be guaranteed to have a great meal.

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

Llewelyn’s is a charming neighbourhood spot serving seasonal food to the people of Herne Hill.

The Hero of Maida is a bright and airy pub in Maida Vale serving some of London’s best French bistro food.

Popham’s is a comfortable and spacious Hackney bakery making superb pastries in the day and handmade pasta at night.

Ciao Bella in Bloomsbury is an old school Italian restaurant where the spaghetti doesn’t matter as much as the story you’re listening to.

Thanks to a lovely verandah and excellent views, the Shoreditch branch of modern Indian restaurant Dishoom is one of our favourites.

Marksman is a pub/restaurant with excellent, elevated British food in Shoreditch. It’s good anytime, but don’t miss the Sunday roast.

Mr Bao is a Taiwanese restaurant in Peckham that we challenge anyone not to love. The mushroom bao in particular is worth crossing London for.

Notting Hill spot Mazi is all about dressed up Greek food, drinking wine, and feeling distinctly Santorini.

Head to Peruvian restaurant Casita Andina for a cool but low-key dinner in Soho. Don’t blame us for your pisco hangover tomorrow.