Albers is a people-pleasing all-day cafe and modern European restaurant in De Beauvoir that's made for a casual catch-up.

You come to the Hoover Building in Perivale for two reasons—the big Tesco and Royal Nawaab. The latter is a big, Pakistani buffet spot popular with families and those with big appetites.

Zula is a spacious, comfortable, diner-esque spot near Marble Arch which makes pretty good burgers.

Lagom is an industrial, dimly lit barbecue restaurant inside Hackney Church Brew Co. in Hackney. It's part beer hall, part shrine to things cooked over the fire.

Beer + Burger in King's Cross is a straightforward burger spot that won’t blow you away, but will satisfy any cravings for carbs and a cold one.

Donia is a modern Filipino restaurant in Soho that mixes friendly service with plenty of flavour and flair.

Bottarga is a fun, sexy Greek restaurant in Chelsea that's perfect for date nights and intimate catch-ups.

Inis is an all-day, British-Irish spot with a pretty location in Hackney Wick, and big Irish breakfasts that will cure your white pudding ick.

An Iberian-style fish bar in Finsbury Park, Tollington's has a sunshine mindset, on-tap vermouth, comforting small plates, and a terrace that's a certified scene on a sunny evening.

If you don’t mind background elevator music, or the idea of a quiet meal where softly spoken staff pour khvanchkara, Tbilisi—a relaxed Georgian spot in Islington—is well worth a visit.

Goldies is a BBQ spot in Kingly Court that will do the job when you're looking for a last-minute dinner in Soho.

A glamorous pub for a photogenic crowd, The Hero's moody upstairs dining room serves irresistible butter-laden British classics in a Maida Vale pub.

Alley Cats Pizza is a New York-style pizza spot that’s truly like a slice of Brooklyn in Marylebone.

A tiny Japanese spot in off Chelsea's King's Road, Danieru Sushi serves excellent sushi we'd return for again and again.

On a bleak, rainy day, Niu Taiwanese Beef Noodles in Covent Garden is perfect for a 45-minute noodle soup pit stop.

Exciting and totally delicious, Kolae is a southern Thai restaurant in Borough Market that's best enjoyed at the counter.

Tamila is a casual South Indian restaurant on Northcote Road. We're fans of the rich curries, perfect roti, and refreshing mango lassi.

Sinuhe is a charming Persian restaurant in Notting Hill serving excellent dips and grilled meats.

This buzzing, walk-in-only Chinese restaurant in Soho is home to big bowls of noodles. But to get into Noodle Inn you'll need to face London's most feral queue.

Putera Puteri is a simple, Malaysian restaurant in Bayswater with some top-tier roti canai.

Tiwa ‘N’ Tiwa makes homely Nigerian food that’s full of flavour and perfect for a casual dinner in or to take away.

Guacamoles in Peckham's Rye Lane Market is one of the best taquerias in London. Expect expert birria and smile-inducing rainbow papel picado bunting.

The Montpelier is a well located pub with outside seating just a few steps from Peckham Rye station.

A charming little Lebanese spot in Marylebone, Fairuz serves excellent comforting classics in a romantic, cosy dining room.

The Senegalese set menu is a relaxing and good-value dinner option at Little Baobab's residency at The Africa Centre in Southwark.