Set Menus for Lunch and Dinner in London, from £19.50

Mayfair | Indian | 1 Star

Benares is a Michelin starred Indian restaurant on Berkeley Square, a Mayfair institution and a long standing pre theatre favourite.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6.30pm

Kensington | British / French | 1 Star

Kitchen W8 is a Michelin starred neighbourhood restaurant on Abingdon Road in Kensington.

3 courses | Set Menu 12.15pm–1.45pm, 6pm–6.45pm | Sunday 12.15pm–3pm | Christmas 1 Dec to 23 Dec

Fitzrovia | Modern French | 1 Star

Pied à Terre is a Michelin starred French restaurant on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, cooking there since 1991.

3 courses | Lunch Wed–Fri 12pm–2pm, Sat 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm–6pm, 8.45pm–9.15pm

Mayfair | Indian | 1 Star

Jamavar cooks a pan Indian royal repertoire on Mount Street in Mayfair.

3-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm

Fitzrovia | West African | 1 Star

Chishuru cooks West African food on Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia, earthy and vibrant and Michelin starred.

3-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–2pm | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6pm

Smithfield | Modern British | 1 Star

Restaurant St Barts is a Michelin starred kitchen in Smithfield, calm and blond wood lined, a few minutes from Barbican and Farringdon.

Tasting | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Dinner 6pm–10pm

Fulham | Modern British / Gastropub | 1 Star

The Harwood Arms is a Michelin-starred pub on a residential corner of Fulham, known for game, wild food and a Sunday given over to the roast.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 12pm–8.15pm

Fitzrovia | French | 1 Star

64 Goodge Street is a Michelin starred French restaurant in Fitzrovia, cooking classical food with a modern hand.

3 courses | Early Evening 5.30pm–6pm | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm

Richmond | Modern European | 1 Star

A Michelin-starred restaurant on Petersham Road, between Richmond Park and the Thames.

3-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Dinner 6pm–8.30pm | Festive 25 Nov to 30 Dec

Clapham | Modern European | 1 Star

Trinity is a Michelin starred institution on The Polygon in Clapham Old Town.

4 courses | Lunch 12.15pm–2pm | Dinner 6pm–8.30pm

Soho | Japanese-Peruvian

Chotto Matte is a Nikkei izakaya on Frith Street in Soho, where Japanese and Peruvian cooking meet over the robata.

3-7 courses | Express Lunch 12pm–5pm | Tasting 12pm–5pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6.30pm

Soho | Seafood / British

A seafood restaurant on Bateman's Buildings, the alley between Greek and Frith Streets.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–5pm | Pre-Theatre From 5pm | Festive 16 Nov to 24 Dec

Soho | French Brasserie

Brasserie Zedel is a vast Parisian brasserie underneath Sherwood Street, a step off Piccadilly Circus and down a marble staircase.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner

Soho | Regional Italian

Bocca di Lupo is a regional Italian on Archer Street in Soho, best eaten at the marble counter facing the open kitchen.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–6.30pm

Mayfair | Latin American

Gaucho Piccadilly is an Argentinian steakhouse just off Regent Street, a couple of minutes from Piccadilly Circus.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm | Festive

Covent Garden | Latin American

Gaucho Covent Garden is an Argentinian steakhouse on James Street, a few steps from the piazza and the theatres around it.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm | Festive

Tower Bridge | British

The Coal Shed cooks over fire at One Tower Bridge, a minute from the river.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner 12pm–6pm | Festive

Barnes | Modern European

Olympic Studios is a cinema and restaurant on Church Road in Barnes, inside the old recording studios.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe From 11.30am

Soho | Italian

Mele e Pere is a vegetable led Italian on Brewer Street in Soho, with a vermouth bar in the basement.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–6pm

Soho | French

Blanchette is a cosy French bistro on D'Arblay Street in Soho, turning tapas sized French plates into a proper menu.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–3pm, 5pm–6pm

Covent Garden | European

The Delaunay is a European café-restaurant at 55 Aldwych, serving Wiener Schnitzel, tartes flambées and Viennese pastries from breakfast through to late, with three set menus running alongside the carte.

1-3 courses | Lunch From 11.30am | Lunch & Dinner From 11.30am | Pre/Post-Theatre 4.30pm–6.30pm & 9pm–close

St John's Wood | French Bistro

Soutine is a Parisian boulevard cafe on St John's Wood High Street, open from breakfast until late.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner all day

Soho | French Brasserie

Prix Fixe Brasserie is a candlelit French bistro on Dean Street in Soho, papered wall to wall with vintage posters.

2 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Pre-Theatre Sun–Wed 4pm–6.30pm, Thu–Sat 4pm–6pm | Festive

Oxford Circus | French Brasserie

Richoux is a revived brasserie on Regent Street, serving French classics from breakfast onwards.

2 courses | Lunch & Dinner | Tue–Fri from 12pm; Sat from 4pm

Mayfair | Georgian

DakaDaka is a contemporary Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar on Heddon Street in Mayfair, a minute off Regent Street.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Early Dinner 5.30pm–6pm

Borough | Steakhouse

Hawksmoor Borough is a British steakhouse a minute from Borough Market, tucked onto a side street.

1-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Early Evening Mon–Thu 5pm–5.45pm, Fri 5pm, Sat 3.15pm–5pm

Spitalfields | Steakhouse

Hawksmoor Spitalfields is the original of the steakhouses, on Commercial Street a few minutes from Liverpool Street.

1-3 courses | Lunch Wed–Thu 12pm–5.45pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–5pm | Early Evening 5pm–5.45pm

Covent Garden | Indian

Paro Indian occupies the Lyceum Theatre building on Wellington Street, cooking modern Indian food around a house blend of 48 spices. The Novello is across the street and the Aldwych is two minutes away.

2-3 courses | Pre-Theatre 11.45am–6.30pm

Covent Garden | French

A French brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden, a short walk from every West End stage.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm | Christmas 23 Nov to 23 Dec

Somerset House | Chinese

Poon's keeps a Cantonese kitchen beside Somerset House, a minute from the Strand, with the stoves in full view.

2 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre until 6.30pm

Covent Garden | French Bistro

A Covent Garden bistro institution just off Garrick Street, minutes from the theatres.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–6.30pm & after 10pm

Battersea | Seafood

Wright Brothers Battersea is a riverside seafood spot in Battersea Power Station's West Village, built around the oyster counter.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6pm

Brentford | Modern British

Sam's Waterside looks out over the water at Brentford, a British kitchen built on oysters, shellfish and seafood.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.45pm | Early Dinner 5pm–6.30pm | Festive 23 Nov to 24 Dec | Thanksgiving 26 Nov

Covent Garden | French

Boulevard Brasserie sits in the heart of Covent Garden behind a frontage buried under flowers, with more than twenty theatres inside a ten minute walk.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm | Christmas 23 Nov to 23 Dec

Victoria | Modern British

The Idler sits in central London between the West End theatres and Victoria station, cooking British seasonal produce with a Mediterranean accent.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–6.30pm

St Paul's | Pan-Asian

The Ivy Asia sits above St Paul's on a glittering emerald floor, looking straight at the cathedral.

2 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close

Soho | Modern British

A Soho restaurant on Frith Street, cooking produce from the family farm over a grill.

2-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–4.30pm | Pre-Theatre Tue–Sat 12pm–6.30pm, Mon 5pm–10pm | Festive 16 Nov to 29 Dec

Soho | Italian

Bocconcino is an Italian on Great Marlborough Street in Soho, with a Josper grill and a wood fired oven going all day.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4.45pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6pm, Mon–Thu also 9.30pm–10.30pm

Fitzrovia | Modern Mexican

Madera is the rooftop Mexican restaurant at the Treehouse Hotel on Langham Place, level with the top of Broadcasting House.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–5.30pm

Limehouse | Modern British

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Limehouse is an all day restaurant in a Grade II listed riverside building on the Thames.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Battersea | Modern British

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Battersea occupies the Turbine Hall of Battersea Power Station, a New York loft dropped onto the riverside.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Stratford | Modern British

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Stratford sits at Stratford Cross beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with a rooftop for al fresco drinks.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Mayfair | Modern European

Heddon Street Kitchen sits on Heddon Street, moments from Regent Street.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Mayfair | Steakhouse

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill is a Mayfair steakhouse, a step from Regent Street.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Strand | British

Romano's is the all day grand cafe inside the relaunched Simpson's in the Strand, in the middle of Theatreland.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner 11.30am–11.30pm | Post-Theatre 9.45pm–close

Tower Bridge | Asian

Sticky Mango cooks vibrant Asian food near Tower Bridge, under indoor blossom trees, one of two South Bank sites.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–6pm

Marylebone | Greek

Taverna Ermou is an all day Greek taverna just off James Street in Marylebone, a minute from Bond Street.

2 courses | Lunch From 12pm

Clapham | Modern European

Minnow is a neighbourhood bistro on The Pavement in Clapham Old Town, looking out over the Common.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6.45pm | Dinner 4pm–10pm

Spitalfields | Modern Sri Lankan

Kolamba East cooks modern Sri Lankan home food in Spitalfields, from charred coconut chicken to breadfruit curry.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Evening | 12pm–3pm (Tue–Sat), 5pm–6pm (Mon–Fri)

Soho | Modern Indian

Gunpowder Soho cooks modern Indian food from family recipes on Greek Street, a few minutes from Tottenham Court Road.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre Tue–Fri 12pm–3pm & 5.30pm–6.30pm, Sat 12pm–6.30pm | Lunch & Dinner Tue–Fri 12pm–3pm & 5.30pm–11.30pm, Sat 12pm–11.30pm

Soho | British Gastropub

The Devonshire is a Soho corner pub off Piccadilly Circus, pouring one of London's most famous pints of Guinness above a serious dining floor.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner all day

East Dulwich | Modern Indian

Kokum cooks modern Indian food on East Dulwich Road, a short walk from Peckham Rye.

3 courses | Lunch & Early Evening | Tues–Fri 12.30pm–6.30pm, Sat 12pm–6.30pm

St James's | Italian

The original Cafe Murano sits on St James's Street, a Northern Italian a few minutes from Green Park.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards

Covent Garden | Italian

Cafe Murano Covent Garden is a trattoria on Tavistock Street, steps from the Royal Opera House.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards

Bermondsey | Italian

Cafe Murano Bermondsey sits on Bermondsey Street, the south London site of the Northern Italian trattorias.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards

Marylebone | Italian

Cafe Murano Marylebone is a neighbourhood Italian on Dorset Street, just off the high street.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards

Belgravia | Italian

The Hari's Italian restaurant in Belgravia, where cacio e pepe is finished in a pecorino wheel.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 12pm–10pm

Kennington | French

Toulouse Lautrec Restaurant, Piano Room and Jazz Club is a family-run French restaurant on Newington Butts in Kennington, with a terrace and a Piano Room for live music.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6.30pm | Festive 30 Nov to 24 Dec

Bethnal Green | Modern European

Rogues is a small, ambitious kitchen on Hackney Road in Bethnal Green, where the whole menu is rewritten daily.

5 courses | Saturday Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner

Covent Garden | Italian

Harry's Covent Garden is an all day Italian on the piazza, Venetian in look and open from morning until late.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

King's Cross | Italian

Harry's King's Cross is a glossy all day Italian beside the station, open from morning until late.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

Covent Garden | Modern British

Jamie Oliver Catherine St sits a step from Theatre Royal Drury Lane, cooking modern British food all day long.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–5.30pm

Hammersmith | Modern British

Sam's Riverside sits right by Hammersmith Bridge, looking straight out at the Thames.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.45pm | Early Dinner 5pm–6.30pm | Festive 23 Nov to 24 Dec

Covent Garden | French Brasserie

Balthazar is a grand Parisian style brasserie on Russell Street in Covent Garden, in the middle of Theatreland.

2-3 courses | Festive 12pm–7pm

Fitzrovia | Sicilian

Norma occupies a three storey Charlotte Street townhouse, cooking Sicilian food with Moorish influences under Moroccan tiles.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre

Covent Garden | British

The Ivy has stood on West Street since 1917, a Theatreland fixture behind its famous stained glass.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner 11.30am–close | Festive

Marylebone | Modern European

Brasserie of Light is the glittering brasserie inside Selfridges on Oxford Street, under a giant crystal Pegasus.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner 11.30am–close | Festive 11.30am–close

Olympia | Modern British

Idalia occupies the restored Pillar Hall at Olympia, a Modern British kitchen inside one of west London's grandest halls.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 12pm–3.30pm (daily), 5pm–6.30pm (Mon–Sat)

Mayfair | Modern Chinese

Hakkasan Mayfair serves refined Cantonese food from a low lit basement on Bruton Street.

2 courses | Lunch 12pm–4.30pm | Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri from 12pm, Sun from 4.30pm

Covent Garden | Modern British

TOWN is a Modern British restaurant on Drury Lane in Covent Garden, with a quick set lunch and a quick early dinner either side of the à la carte.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.45pm | Early Dinner 5pm–6pm

Covent Garden | French Bistro

Henri is a Parisian inspired bistro inside The Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden, a godsend before a curtain up.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6pm

Knightsbridge | Japanese

CLAP occupies the sixth and seventh floors of the Knightsbridge Estate, serving Japanese food high above Brompton Road.

2 courses | Lunch 12pm–5pm

Paddington | Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian)

Ayllu is a dark, plush Nikkei restaurant at Paddington Central, two minutes from the station.

5 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm

Soho | Japanese

Aqua Kyoto is a sixth floor Japanese restaurant above Argyll Street, with terraces looking over Oxford Circus. Crystal sushi and robata dishes come from the kitchen, and the Aqua Spirit bar pours Japanese cocktails and sake.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 12pm–9.45pm

Victoria | British

The panelled dining room of The Rubens at the Palace, a few steps from the Royal Mews.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12.30pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–7pm | Festive 12.30pm–2.30pm

Islington | French Bistro

Bellanger is a grand Alsace leaning bistro looking onto Islington Green, a few minutes from Angel.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe Mon–Fri from 11.45am, Sat–Sun after 5pm | Sunday Lunch From 12pm

Leicester Square | Mediterranean

Whitcomb's is the Mediterranean restaurant inside The Londoner on Leicester Square.

2-3 courses | Pre-Theatre 12pm–10pm | Festive 16 Nov to 23 Dec | Festive Taste 16 Nov to 23 Dec | Group | Festive Group 16 Nov to 23 Dec

Covent Garden | Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian

SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden sits on the piazza, crossing Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cooking on one menu.

2 courses | Lunch 12pm–6pm | Dinner 9pm–close

Covent Garden | French

The Covent Garden restaurant with the blossom covered conservatory.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Weekend Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–5.45pm

Soho | British

An all day restaurant on Brewer Street, with a semi private dining room behind sliding doors.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Covent Garden | British

Bill's Covent Garden sits in St Martin's Courtyard, a few steps off the piazza and the theatres around it.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Victoria | British

Bill's Victoria occupies a corner of Cathedral Walk in Cardinal Place, a minute from the station concourse.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Marylebone | British

Bill's Baker Street keeps an orange awning over the pavement at the Marylebone end, serving from breakfast through to dinner.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

London Bridge | British

Bill's London Bridge sits on the water at Victor Wharf, on Clink Street between Borough Market and the river.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Stratford | British

Bill's Stratford is on The Street at Westfield Stratford City, an all day restaurant and bar beside the Olympic Park.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Greenwich | British

Bill's Greenwich stands on Nelson Road, a few doors from Greenwich Market and the covered stalls behind it.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Hammersmith | British

Bill's Hammersmith sits on Hammersmith Grove with tables set out on the terrace in front.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Kingston | British

Bill's Kingston looks onto the Thames from Riverside Walk, beside the bridge at the edge of the town centre.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Richmond | British

Bill's Richmond takes the corner where Hill Rise climbs away from Richmond Bridge.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Shepherd's Bush | British

Bill's Westfield White City sits inside the centre on Ariel Way, open from breakfast through the day.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Wimbledon | British

Bill's Wimbledon is on Hartfield Road, a few minutes from the station in the town centre.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Soho | Modern British

Old Compton Brasserie sits on Old Compton Street in the middle of Soho, doing brasserie glamour for tables of up to eight.

3 courses | Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu all day, Fri 12pm–5pm, Sun from 5pm | Christmas 23 Nov to 23 Dec

Fitzrovia | Modern European

Brasserie Angelica is the all day brasserie of The Newman hotel on Newman Street, in the middle of Fitzrovia.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 11.30am–6.30pm

Chelsea | British Gastropub

The Chalk Freehouse is a Michelin recommended gastropub in Chelsea, with a kitchen far more precise than the pub setting lets on.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6.15pm | Christmas From 16 Nov

Swiss Cottage | Modern European

Bradley's has been a Swiss Cottage local since 1992, cooking seasonal produce with fish from Dorset and oysters from West Mersea.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner 5pm–8pm

Mayfair | Italian-Japanese

May Fair Kitchen is the intimate Italian and Japanese izakaya inside The May Fair Hotel, a step from Green Park.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | Festive 16 Nov to 23 Dec | Festive Taste 16 Nov to 23 Dec | Group | Festive Group 16 Nov to 23 Dec

Richmond | Modern British

Riverhouse is the restaurant of a Georgian townhouse hotel on the Thames at Richmond, cooking a zero waste market menu.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–6.30pm

Bellingham | Turkish

Turkuaz has fed Bromley Road in Bellingham for years, a mosaic tiled Turkish restaurant with belly dancing at the weekend and a mixed grill built for two.

Sharing feast | Lunch 12pm–5pm | Dinner 5pm–11pm

Stratford | British

HS&Co is an East End halal steakhouse on Stratford High Street, cooking Irish beef over a Josper grill.

3 courses | Lunch & Dinner

Fitzrovia | Modern European

Clipstone is a corner restaurant in Fitzrovia with an open kitchen, a bar and a heated terrace, cooking a modern European carte rewritten each day.

2-3 courses | Early Evening 5pm–6pm | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm

Mayfair | Italian

Nipotina is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on South Audley Street in Mayfair, open right through the day, where handmade pasta and seasonal produce sit behind an all-day set menu at £34 for two courses.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | Mon–Sat 12pm–10.15pm; Sun 12pm–9pm

Fitzrovia | Modern British

Berners Tavern is the grand restaurant inside The London EDITION on Berners Street.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Dinner 5pm–9.45pm

Holborn | Indian

Colonel Saab occupies the former Holborn Town Hall on High Holborn, lavishly decorated and cooking right across the Subcontinent.

2-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Set £65 6pm–10pm | Set £85 6pm–10pm

South Bank | Modern British

Lasdun is the restaurant inside the National Theatre on the South Bank, brutalist concrete and river light in equal measure.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–2pm (Wed & Sat) & 4.30pm–6.30pm

Covent Garden | Latin American

Crudo is the Seven Dials site on Monmouth Street, sending out ceviche, tiradito and Latin American small plates for the whole table.

5-6 courses | All Day All day | Pre/Post-Theatre Until 6pm & after 9pm | Festive

Covent Garden | French Brasserie

Brasserie Max is the brasserie inside the Covent Garden Hotel, a few streets from the West End stages.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6pm & 9pm–10.30pm | Festive 23 Nov to 24 Dec

Borough Market | Modern British

Roast occupies the Floral Hall above Borough Market, cooking British produce bought from the traders below.

2-3 courses | Market Menu 11.45am–10pm

Mayfair | British / French

Langan's Brasserie is a Mayfair institution on Stratton Street, just off Piccadilly, revived with the swagger of its heyday.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–6.30pm | Dinner from 9pm

Barnes | Seafood / British

Rick Stein Barnes sits on the river at Barnes, serving timeless seafood cookery with the Thames alongside.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Dinner 5pm–9pm | Festive 21 Nov to 30 Dec

Spitalfields | Thai

som saa cooks regional Thai food in a tall old Spitalfields warehouse, with charcoal smoke coming off the grill.

6 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner From 5.45pm

Bloomsbury | Modern British

The Blue Door Bistro is the restaurant of The Montague on the Gardens in Bloomsbury, doing informal dining right by the British Museum.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner 12.30pm–2.30pm, 5.30pm–10pm | Festive 25 Dec

London Bridge | Modern British

Aqua Shard cooks modern British food on level 31 of The Shard, above London Bridge, with the river and the City spread out beyond the glass.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Dinner 5pm–9pm

City of London | Italian

Larch is the Italian restaurant inside Sky Garden, under the Walkie Talkie's panoramic glass dome.

2 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–8pm

Chelsea | Indian

Kahani is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Chelsea, tucked behind Cadogan Hall, where Michelin-starred Chef Patron Peter Joseph brings his distinctive approach to Indian cooking over charcoal and in the tandoor.

3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner 12.30pm–6pm | Early Dinner 5pm–6pm | Festive Lunch & Early Evening 1 Dec to 31 Dec

St James's | Indian

Chutney Mary has been cooking multi-regional Indian food since 1990, now settled in an elegant St James's Street home with the Pukka Bar at its front.

2-7 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Weekend Lunch 12pm–2.45pm | Pre-Theatre & Dinner Mon–Sat 5.30pm–6.15pm, Sun 6pm–6.15pm & daily 9.15pm–10pm | Thanksgiving 23 Nov to 28 Nov

Fitzrovia | Japanese Robatayaki

Roka is a robatayaki on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, built around the grill counter at its centre.

5-6 courses | Classic 12pm–3pm, from 5pm | Premium 12pm–3pm, from 5pm

Mayfair | Japanese Robatayaki

Roka Mayfair cooks over the robata on North Audley Street, minutes from Oxford Street, with a terrace open all day.

6 courses | Classic From 12pm | Premium From 12pm

Covent Garden | Japanese Robatayaki

Roka Aldwych sets its robata grill down the middle of the restaurant, a few minutes from Covent Garden and the Strand theatres.

6 courses | Classic 12pm–3.30pm, from 5pm | Premium 12pm–3.30pm, from 5pm

Canary Wharf | Japanese Robatayaki

Roka Canary Wharf grills over charcoal at Park Pavilion, with a Japanese garden terrace looking on to Canada Square.

6 courses | Classic 12pm–3.30pm, from 5pm | Premium 12pm–3.30pm, from 5pm

Whitehall | French Brasserie

Saison is a French brasserie under a winter garden roof in the Old War Office, Whitehall.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–6pm

Bloomsbury | Modern British

Fitz’s Brasserie sits beneath the plaster cherubs and chandeliers of the Kimpton Fitzroy on Russell Square, serving traditional British plates through a modern lens. The set lunch runs Monday to Saturday, £41 for two courses and £48 for three.

2-3 courses | Set Lunch 12pm–6.30pm | Festive Lunch 16 Nov to 4 Jan | Festive Dinner 16 Nov to 4 Jan

Mayfair | Modern British

Corrigan's Mayfair sits off Grosvenor Square, built on British and Irish produce and game.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Early Dinner 5pm–6.45pm

Kensington | Modern British

Cheneston's is the restaurant of The Milestone, a five star Victorian townhouse hotel facing Kensington Gardens.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12.30pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6.30pm | Thanksgiving 26 Nov | Festive 25 Dec

City of London | Modern French

CORD is the Fleet Street restaurant of the Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute, occupying a grade II listed Lutyens designed building in the City.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Early Dinner 5.30pm–6.30pm

Chelsea | Modern European

Medlar is a long running neighbourhood restaurant at the quiet end of the King's Road in Chelsea, with a wine list well beyond its postcode.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Dinner Mon–Fri 6.30pm–10.30pm, Sat 6pm–10.30pm | Sunday 12pm–3pm, 6pm–9.30pm

Smithfield | French

Le Cafe du Marche is a converted warehouse down a cobbled mews off Charterhouse Square, unchanged in the best way since 1986.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner 6pm–9.30pm

City of London | Modern British

Darwin Brasserie sits at the top of the Walkie Talkie inside Sky Garden, with the widest view in the City.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | 3pm–10.30pm

City of London | Turkish

Leydi brings Istanbul cooking to a City hotel, with meze, lahmacun and kebabs sent out for the whole table.

Sharing feast | Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 12pm–10pm, Sat 3pm–10pm | Festive

Canary Wharf | New Zealand

Caravan Canary Wharf sits on Reuters Plaza, the New Zealand-born all day restaurant opposite Canary Wharf station.

3 courses | Lunch & Dinner

Strand | British

Savoy Grill is the art deco grill inside The Savoy, a few minutes from the Strand theatres.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–5.45pm | Festive 16 Nov to 4 Jan

Old Street | Modern Irish

Daffodil Mulligan is a modern Irish small plates restaurant on City Road in Old Street, spirited and loud in the right way.

3 courses | Christmas From 16 Nov