London: Local Cuisine Restaurants

London's oldest restaurant, opened in 1798 on Maiden Lane, Covent Garden. Specialises in classic British game, oysters and traditional puddings. Owns its own game estate in the High Pennines, supplying venison, grouse and pheasant. The upstairs cocktail bar is decorated with original Edwardian paintings and taxidermy.

Opened in 1994 by chef Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver in a former Georgian smokehouse near Smithfield Market. Pioneered nose-to-tail British cuisine. Holds one Michelin star. Spartan whitewashed dining room keeps the focus on the food. The on-site bakery supplies the restaurant and retail outlets across London.

Established in 1828 as a chess club, evolving into one of London's most traditional British restaurants. Famous for its silver-domed roast trolleys wheeled tableside, a ritual dating back over a century. Located within The Savoy Strand. The Grand Divan dining room retains its late-Victorian wood-panelled grandeur.

Opened in 1917 on West Street in Theatreland. Famous for its stained-glass harlequin windows and celebrity clientele drawn from the nearby West End theatres. Serves modern British cuisine with international influences. Owned by Caprice Holdings. The original site was refurbished in 2015 while retaining its classic look.

Opened in 2005 in the historic Floral Hall of Borough Market, with views over St Paul's and the market stalls below. Founded by chef Iqbal Wahhab. Specialises in British seasonal produce sourced directly from Borough Market traders. Known for its weekend brunch and traditional Sunday roast with hand-carved meats.

Opened in 2003 in a 1920s grand café space on Piccadilly, originally designed as a car showroom for Wolseley Motors. Modelled on the grand cafés of Central Europe. Serves all-day dining from breakfast to supper. Popular with publishing, theatre and political figures. Under the Minor Hotels group.

Opened in 2014 by the Gladwin brothers, Richard, Oliver and Gregory. Farm-to-table British small plates sourced from the family's West Sussex farm and foraged produce. Interior uses reclaimed barn wood and rustic details. Part of the Gladwin sibling group that also runs Nutbourne and The Shed.

A neighbourhood Italian pizzeria and pasta bar known for wood-fired pizza and affordable, hearty regional Italian cooking. The compact dining room has exposed brick and casual bistro seating. Menu focuses on Neapolitan-style pizza, homemade pasta and classic Italian small plates. A relaxed alternative to London's big-name Italian rooms.