It's all about beer, bourbon and beef here - things couldn't get more mascho if they handed out hunting rifles and Stetsons. Along with great steaks (cooked at 650°C) are American classics like short ribs and crab cakes.

It's all about flexibility as the Italian influenced menu is served in the stylish bar or comfortable lounge, on the great terrace or in the restaurant decorated in the vivid colours of the amaranth plant.

Confidently run and smartly dressed Italian with an appealing menu of easy-to-eat dishes; breads and pasta are made in-house. Great atmosphere, especially at busy lunchtimes. Boisterous adjacent baretto.

Occupying a cosy space just off the foyer of the famous auction house. The appealing lunch menu changes weekly; the lobster sandwich is a perennial favourite. Service is discreet.

A stylish, elegant Soho institution dating from the 1920s and now owned by the Hart Brothers. First order some great 'bites' then choose from a menu of satisfying British dishes that includes a daily pie and braised dish along with grilled meats and ..

Grand and lavish restaurant, with Louis XVI decoration, trompe l'oeil and ornate gilding. Delightful terrace over Green Park. Structured, formal service. Classic, traditional dishes are the highlight of the menu. Jacket and tie required.

It may be synonymous with the early '90s but the old girl can still shake it on a weekend for those wanting a fun night out with a bit of glitz. The kitchen delivers on brasserie classics like pork belly and duck confit.

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.

A spiral marble staircase leading down to this impressively high-ceilinged restaurant adds to the expectation. The menu is a combination of British classics and lighter European choices.

It's not just shoppers and theatregoers who appreciate this stylish brasserie. Its international menu, grilled specialities, Sunday brunches and afternoon teas have widespread appeal.

Seafood is handled especially well in this lively, quite smart and smoothly run basement tapas restaurant. Sensibly divided menu, with dishes designed for sharing. Youthful, helpful service.

Eccentrically decorated in the style of an overflowing bazaar. There's an Asian influence to the equally exotic and highly unusual menu which could include crocodile, zebra and wildebeest.

Relaxed surroundings and an accessible menu allow this Spanish restaurant to appeal to a wide audience. Try the grilled black pudding, hams from the open kitchen counter and homemade chorizo, or share a paella.