London Restaurants

Royal China Club: Cantonese food made from the choicest of ingredients such as lobster, veal and abalone. Service is polished and formal.
40-42 Baker Street W1U 7AJ
rcguk.co.uk/

The Providores and Tapa: Fish dumplings in coconut laksa is a fine example of the fusion ethos behind this adventurous Marylebone eaterie. New world wines and a funky atmosphere are big draws for the locals.
109 Marylebone High Street W1U 4RX
www.theprovidores.co.uk

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe: Classic French cuisine presented in friendly, relaxed surroundings. The desserts alone are worth a visit.
66 Baker Street W1U 7DJ
www.galvinrestaurants.com

Trishna: The combination of select seafood with top notch Indian cooking methods is a winner. The tastefully spartan decor is the ideal neutral canvass for the riot of colour contained in these dishes.
15-17 Blandford Street W1U 3DG
www.trishnalondon.com

The Sea Shell: There is a range of seafood on offer together with a choice of cooking methods but its traditional Cod in batter with chunky chips and mushy peas that brings the customers in. A cut above your average chippy, you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with the odd celebrity or two.
49-51 Lissom Grove NW1 6JH
www.seashellrestaurant.co.uk