Huge platters of lobster tails, snow crab clusters, bang bang prawns, and more are served at this excellent spot in Balham.

The Clarence Tavern is a gastropub in Stoke Newington that’s just as good for a slap-up meal as it is for a few pints and a nibble.

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

Japanese-Danish restaurant in Covent Garden serving a combination of sushi and yakitori sticks from the grill.

You can find big burgers, fried chicken, and shakes at this Uxbridge spot.

A modern Indian bistro which is a stone’s throw away from Piccadilly Circus.

Cocktails, tasty small plates, and views across London are what to expect at this Peckham rooftop restaurant-cum-bar.

Brunswick East is an all-day Australian café and coffee shop with lovely courtyard seating.

Barbie Green is an Australian-style all-day café and restaurant situation on London Wall, not far from the Barbican.

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

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

Tokyo Pizza is a casual underground pizza spot on Maida Vale, serving Japanese-inspired pizza toppings and some very tasty salads.

Iran Restaurant is a Persian spot in Shepherd Market with heated outdoor seating that’s making excellent mezze and bits off of the grill.

Boisdale in Mayfair is all about tartan, royal-approved steak, surprisingly affordable burgers, and err, more tartan.

Allpress is an excellent two-storey coffee spot with a lovely patio are.

Coleman Coffee Roasters is a picture-perfect coffee shop near Waterloo with a nice patio area at the back.