Light floods through the Georgian windows of this comfortable Westminster restaurant, popular with MPs and surveyors. French base to the food, which is intricate but also light and contemporary.

A plethora of menus is offered at this formally run, busy Indian restaurant housed within the former Westminster Library. Attractively presented, modern food; the tandoori dishes stand out. Buzzy atmosphere; funky basement bar.

Oliver Peyton's eco-friendly restaurant in the middle of the park, with a terrific terrace. British menu uses many small suppliers. Cooking is straightforward and wholesome.

At lunch this Italian opposite the Home Office is full of bustle and men in suits; at dinner it's a relaxed neighbourhood spot. Staff are personable and the menu is approachable; homemade pasta and seafood dishes are good.

The menu champions British produce and producers. You have a choice of two rooms, linked by a display of meats and cheeses: a modern bistro-style room or a more formal dining room set over two levels.

Opulent, visually impressive room with an oyster bar on one side. On offer are traditional dishes true to the regions; fish and seafood dishes stand out. Impressive private dining room comes with its own chef.

A thoroughly British and enjoyably old-school restaurant where the menu reads like a UKIP manifesto; game and traditional puddings are a highlight. Popular with those from Westminster - the booths offer a degree of privacy.

An extensive 2012 makeover left this longstanding restaurant looking slick and contemporary. The elegant surroundings provide the perfect backdrop to chef Sriram Aylur's accomplished and light style of cooking which focuses on India's southwest coast..

Ask for a window table here at the Royal Festival Hall. Informal grill-style operation on one side, a more formal and expensive restaurant on the other, with a busy cocktail bar in the middle.

A former banking hall with vast chandeliers and a grand brasserie look. It's open from breakfast onwards and the menu features French classics like snails and cassoulet; try the charcuterie from Wales and France.

Ideally positioned for pre or post theatre dining, when a good value menu is offered. Energetic room, with busy bar attached, and an unthreatening menu of Mediterranean favourites.

Cavernous and moodily lit basement restaurant incorporating trendy bar with lounge music and extensive cocktail list. Contemporary Indian cooking with curries the highlight.

Set on the East Wing's first floor, you can tuck into cakes in the bakery or grab a prime corner table in the restaurant for great views and proudly seasonal British menus.

On the top floor of National Portrait Gallery with rooftop local landmark views: a charming spot for lunch. Modern British/European dishes; weekend brunch.

Eat in the ground floor bistro/wine bar or from a slighly different menu two floors below at 'Downstairs at Terroirs'. Flavoursome French cooking, with extra Italian and Spanish influences. Thoughtfully compiled wine list.