Xi’an Impression is a small restaurant in Highbury making some of the best Chinese food in London. Don’t miss the hand-pulled noodles.

The best burger in London. Their shop in Victoria is not a place to linger, but it’s perfect for takeout or a quick bite to eat.

Gökyüzü is an all-day, late-night Turkish spot in Harringay. It’s a Green Lanes landmark, and one of London’s best restaurants.

Nandine is a family-run Kurdish restaurant serving up delicious mezze and brunches. It’s also open for dinner on the weekend.

Theo’s is Camberwell’s go-to for top quality pizza, as well as sandwiches, cocktails, and everything you need in a restaurant.

Persepolis is a BYOB deli-cum-café in Peckham serving excellent Persian meze at fantastic prices.

Burro e Salvia, in Shoreditch is a small Italian restaurant that makes excellent daily fresh made pasta and updates their pasta menu monthly.

Bone Daddies brought hipster ramen to London, and for that we’re forever grateful. Hit it for an excellent bowl of noodles, and don’t skip the sides.

Hit Mr Falafel in Shepherd's Bush for some of the best cheap, late-night food around.

Roti Joupa is a tiny Trinidadian spot in Clapham making delicious food at low prices.

Seoul Bakery is a Korean spot in Bloomsbury. They don’t take reservations, and there are only two tables, but it’s worth queuing for.

Max’s Sandwich Shop in Stroud Green serves inventive sandwiches with buckets of personality. It’s fast becoming a North London institution.

Franco Manca should be your number one choice when you want pizza near Victoria station.

Beigel Bake on Brick Lane is a classic East London establishment with excellent bagels to take away, and a great salt beef bagel.

The original Franco Manca still makes some of the best Neapolitan pizzas in town, from a cosy little shop in Brixton market.

Theo’s second location in Elephant and Castle is bigger and brighter, and the pizzas and chilli sauce are just as good.