Housed within the luxurious London Syon Park, The Capability Restaurant entices diners by presenting seasonal, rustic fare with a contemporary twist. The refined interior features well-dressed tables, mirrors and cosy sofas that create a perfect setting for a relaxed meal and quiet conversation.

Dishes on the Capability menu are prepared using fruits, vegetables and herbs sourced from the gardens at the London Syon Park as well as those from the British Isles. Favourites include a Waldorf salad with celery, apple and pickled walnuts, chicken with braised lentils and wild boar bacon, and Cornish fish curry.

A traditional afternoon tea is served at the terrace and the hotel's greenhouse plays host to wine tasting sessions. The Capability drinks list offers a fine selection of Old and New World wines available by the glass and half bottle.

Serving excellent British food in a sophisticated setting, The Capability Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Hotel is less than a 1-minute walk from Syon Lane Station.

To gain further information, just visit their extremely comprehensive Website.

It's strange that we have so few restaurants by the banks of the Thames in London, when almost every other major city that either has a major river running through it or a position by the sea capitalises on that, however, now the Hotel Rafayel in Battersea has opened its doors to guests and created its 'Banyan on the Thames' to make use of its fabulous situation with views up, down and across the water.

Almost every table benefits, as a result of the clever two level design, which is also modern but chic with the clever use of lighting panels that change colour and offering a menu that is aimed to appeal with its tempting fusion mix of Asian and Modern European dishes in a thoroughly modern fashion, like tilapia fishcakes with lemongrass chilli jam or Cromer crab, mango and king prawn with chilli, mango and lime dressing.

Even their version of fish and chips is rather unusual as it is made with pieces of haddock fried in lime and coriander tempura batter while baked nut-crusted cod fillet is served with lemon zest new potato gratin; the carnivores should be more than delighted with the chilli beef Banyan style or the rack of lamb with a pistachio crust, gratin potatoes and a red pepper coulis.

The desserts are not exactly run of the mill either with kheer brûlée, caramelised rice pudding served with toasted almond, or white chocolate and baileys mousse served in a brandy snap scroll with mint crème anglaise. The wine list is short but sensibly compiled providing a decent choice at reasonable prices.

Started by Executive chef William Drabble, the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place is a fine dining restaurant within the St. James Hotel and club that serves modern French fare made primarily from British ingredients. Awarded 4 Rosettes by the AA, the ambience is chic, comfortable and reflects a distinct retro-Parisian style with elaborate seating, fine dining and rich furnishings. The food is more of a formal affair, which is prepared from the best seasonal ingredients sourced from specialist suppliers found locally.

Dishes include Poached tail of native lobster with cauliflower, truffle and lobster butter sauce, saddle of Lune Valley lamb with garlic and thyme, and roast breast and confit leg of mallard with parsnip puree and Madeira jus.

Desserts include ginger bread spiced parfait with figs slow cooked in mulled wine and assiette of milk chocolate which can be indulged in after the meal along with a variety of choices from the comprehensive wine list.

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Housed within the luxurious Café Royal Hotel, The Ten Room offers a refreshing take on the dining room concept, serving British cuisine with much flair.

The elegant interior retains many original features of this landmark building and striking red furnishings, large windows and high ceilings add a regal feel. Kick-start your day with a sumptuous Ten Room breakfast menu that includes a choice of continental, English, American and healthy breakfast options alongside bacon, sausages and eggs. A unique blend of classics and contemporary favourites are evident on the a la carte with dishes such as Scottish scallop ceviche, avocado, lime and hazelnuts, or Label Anglais chicken and confit leg 'Royale.

Diners can also enjoy a specialised selection of popular dishes on the Ten Room all day menu featuring pasta, fish, burgers, steaks and a variety of sandwiches. Afternoon tea time brings in a range of choices with black, herbal, oxidised, jasmine and fruit teas, served with pastries, cakes and freshly cut sandwiches.

In the heart of London's West End, The Ten Room on Regent Street exudes much charm as one of London's most famous dining rooms.

Piccadilly Circus Tube Station is a 2-minute walk away.

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The Chancery Court Hotel, London is a place that embodies luxury and opulence in a historic and landmark building in Holborn, near to Covent Garden. Pearl is their glamorous destination restaurant and bar, designed by the very same people who crafted the look of Nobu, the Metropolitan and Le Cercle. Carrying the heritage of its past into new glamour, the name Pearl is inspired by its original site as the former banking hall of the Pearl Assurance Building.

The Head Chef is the critically acclaimed Jun Tanaka who has previously worked for Marco Pierre White at the Oak Room and Philip Howard at The Square. Followers of this exciting young chef believe he has finally got the restaurant he deserves, and working alongside him is an expert Sommelier to match the quality of the wines to that of the food.

The bar holds an exquisite selection of wines preserved by the Cruvinet System. This allows an offering of 15 of the world's best wines by the glass, so that everyone has the opportunity to sample some of the most exclusive wines money can buy. Drinks are placed on handmade tables with Mother of Pearl inlay which can be savoured from the comfort of bespoke leather seats while those looking for some simple enjoyment without the hustle of the bar can find some privacy in the elegant walnut booths. Hand strung pearls and quietly lit chandeliers complete the leitmotif while the leather upholstery seems to glow from within.

There is a lot of classic French in the menu along with some fresh, light and seasonal touches which are inspiring as Jun produces dishes with distinct and natural flavours that are intrinsic to the basic ingredients. Amongst the starters, you could try caramelised scallops with parsley puree and frogs legs with wild garlic crust; a seared foie gras with pickled rhubarb and crisp ginger bread, or loin of rabbit with smoked bacon, apricot chutney, almond paste and dandelion salad.

This delicious fare can be followed by poached monkfish with seaweed, oyster tortellini, pickled cucumber, squid and seashore vegetables; baby courgettes stuffed with Swiss chard, pine nut and parmesan courgette pesto and tempura of flowers, or challans duck breast with pastilla, green almonds, couscous, kumquats confit and caramelised chicory.

Some of the delectable desserts on offer there include caramelised apples with salted caramel mousse, thyme ice cream and honey jelly, or artisan cheeses.

The London Magazine claims that 'This is the place you'd go to with someone you wanted to impress.' For more information - including the menus, wine list and a form to use for making online reservations - visit their Website.

Housed within the Mandeville Hotel, the design concept for Reform Social and Grill draws inspiration from the classic British gentleman's club. An informal yet stylish setting invites diners to enjoy a special celebratory dinner, quick lunch or a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day.

Using fresh ingredients sourced from around the British Isles, the Reform menu features Cornish mackerel, duck Scotch egg and whole roast Cornish red chicken for two. Catch of the day includes a traditional fisherman's pie and shellfish stew, or enjoy dishes from the charcoal grill such as Reform cheese burger or rib-eye, sirloin and hanger steaks.

Served until 5pm, the popular Sunday brunch menu at Reform Grill includes a full English breakfast, Sunday roast, British artisanal cheeses and a selection of cocktails. The private dining is a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends.

Close to Bond Street and Marylebone, Reform is an exciting dining destination combining a classic grill menu with an elegant interior.

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A sleek and stylish contemporary restaurant set over two levels, the 2 AA Rosette Caprice Restaurant and Terrace at the AA Merit 4 Star Holiday Inn Reading, on Wharfedale Road, is the perfect place to retreat to for a quick business lunch, leisurely dinner with family and friends or a romantic rendezvous. Situated in the bustling Winnersh Triangle, the Caprice offers a modern British cuisine menu in a superb location; the venue is within easy reach of the towns of Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham.

Adding to the restaurant's charm is a resident pianist who provides a musical twist to the evening whilst you relax in the Monty's Lounge Bar with your favourite cocktail before dinner, or a digestif afterwards. You could also enjoy bar meals as well authentic Indian and Thai cuisine. The Caprice Terrace with outdoor seating is just the place for al fresco dining.

The talented kitchen team led by head chef Stuart Weeks has put together a delicious range of starter dishes, which include pork rillettes with red onion chutney, salad of scallops and crayfish with watercress and curry cream, duck liver parfait with orange jelly and clam chowder with crab dumplings (please note the menu changes seasonally).

Having satisfied the hunger pangs you could move on to a more sumptuous fare of braised shoulder of lamb served with pan fried sweetbreads, fondant potato and stuffed courgettes, fillet of beef with Savoy cabbage, Parma ham and chateau potatoes or whole roasted stuffed baby chicken, purple potatoes and Romanesco. If fish is your choice for the day then consider pan fried trout paired with baby gem lettuce, broad beans, new potatoes and toasted almonds or sea bass fillet with roasted fennel and saffron potatoes served with white wine and tomato sauce. Vegetarians can look forward to twice baked cashel blue soufflé served with green beans and walnut and tomato salad or roasted vegetable lasagne with basil and sundried tomatoes.

For the finale, choose between exceptional home-made desserts such as chocolate terrine with kirsch cherries, rhubarb crumble with clotted cream, crème brûlée with candied oranges and iced parfait with honey and walnut praline all prepared by the Caprice's talented pastry chef.

The excellent Sunday lunch menu treats diners to fare of roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and onion gravy and corn-fed chicken breast with potato gnocchi, ham and peas, which could be preceded by starters of curried chicken ballotine with lime and chilli dressing or seared scallops with pea and carrot purée and, perhaps, followed by dessert of blackberry and white chocolate cheesecake or gooseberry and elderflower fool. Two courses from just £16.95 per person.

Alternatively, consider a selection of Artisan cheeses including Cotswold blue brie, Lanark blue, Wigmore, rosary ash, Westcombe cheddar and Oxford Isis, served with fig compote, for an equally pleasant ending to the meal.

The table d'hôte menu offers guests two courses for £16.95 and three courses for £20.95. Other options include daily specials, a menu for children and festive menus for special days of the year. Open daily until 22.00 hours, Caprice Restaurant also offers space for private and corporate dining. To find out more, click on the restaurant's Website.

A comfortably plush ?library? ambience distinguishes the Park Lounge at The Milestone Hotel. It offers guests the pleasures of an open fireplace and ?sink and stay? armchairs and sofas. With large windows affording views of Kensington Gardens, patrons can briefly escape to other realms while enjoying the quintessential English tradition of afternoon tea with family and friends.

Guests are served a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries and a pot of tea, and if they wish, an additional glass of chilled champagne. The Park Lounge also offers a cream tea, and additions of fruit cake and strawberries with cream for more sumptuous refreshment. The range of teas on offer include Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Assam and green tea, along with herbal and fruit infusions of chamomile, peppermint, spices and white chocolate. Children under 12 can enjoy their own selection with chocolate truffles and hot chocolate.