From long boozy lunches with friends to snappier pre-theatre dinners, the festive break offers plenty of chances to try some of the capital’s newest restaurants. Whether you fancy a multi-course, Michelin-worthy extravaganza or just some excellent grab-and-go pizza, here are 13 of our favourite openings from the last 12 months.

Looking for a late-night dinner spot? From longstanding favourites in Chinatown to occasion-worthy restaurants where the early-hours curfew is part of the appeal, we've rounded up ten spots worth knowing about.

Whether you’re looking for an intimate venue for a Christmas party or getting ideas for something special for another time, there are a slew of new private dining rooms in London worth knowing about. From candlelit cellars to Portuguese-inspired spots, here are the latest spaces we rate…

Some of the capital’s most-loved restaurants aren’t necessarily the best known. From a Vauxhall deli to a date-night spot on a barge, here are 12 under-the-radar restaurants we really rate.

No longer just a financial hub, Canary Wharf is reaching for the skies in different ways. Thanks to a slew of openings over the last couple of years and this summer’s launch of the Elizabeth line, it’s becoming a decent place to spend time at the weekend – which also means your lunch meeting options has become a lot better. From street-food markets to steakhouses and destination bars, here are the places to check out.

Few things make for a fun night out quite like margaritas, tacos and a decent bottle of mezcal shared between friends. Happily, London has plenty of options – from a Michelin-starred hotspot serving langoustine tacos to authentic Mexican cafés specialising in tequila and tostadas. Here are some of our favourite places to go…

Adam Layton has been in the burger game for almost a decade – at the last count he’d created well over 100 specials for Honest Burgers as its master saucier (or head of collaboration). As we enter peak burger season, he suggests having a night off from your own BBQ and heading to one of his favourite spots across the capital – or even hunting down a couple of his favourite patties from outside the M25…

Need to make the right impression? Or just want to start the day the right way? These classic London restaurants will power you up – and might help you seal the deal.

From a beautiful spot in the National Gallery to a selection of fresh neighbourhood restaurants, here are the new places to book a table at this month.

Once a bit of a restaurant no-man’s land, King’s Cross is now home to some of the best eateries in London. From newcomers at Coal Drops Yard to sleek, old-school bars and the arrival of one of the US’s coolest hotel groups, here’s where to eat and drink if you’re in the area.

From late-night bars and restaurants to a cool new dinner spot on a boat, there are plenty of exciting new openings around the capital. We’ve rounded up the best to book now…

London has one of the best food scenes in the world, but with hot new openings cropping up weekly, it can be hard deciding where to go. That’s why we called in nine cool guys to tell us about their favourite restaurants…