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One of the most consistently successful and highly regarded Indian restaurants in London for many years now; it is still gaining a top rating in Harden's Guide for its food, and was included in the Round Up section of the 2003 Good Food Guide.

Whilst the décor is not everybody's cup of tea, it certainly provides an exotic setting for their marvellous dishes, which could include: escalopes of chicken breast cooked in rich saffron flavoured sauce; tiger prawns marinated in ginger, yoghurt, chilli oil and spices or vension cutlets with mustard oil, homemade Indian fivew spice, roast garlic and button onions - not exactly standard Indian fare.

El Metro is a convivial tapas bar and restaurant in a bustling setting in Fulham Broadway. Their live music and ambience along with traditional Spanish cuisine, transports one right into the heart of that culturally diverse land. The spirited fiesta atmosphere really takes off on Friday and Saturday nights, with flamenco dancing and a live DJ. The restaurant opened in 1989 and is decorated rather simply in warm colours and printed mosaic, with candlelit tables.

The food combines favourites like paella, chorizo and seafood dishes with handmade gourmet burgers and pasta, which means there is something for everyone. Spanish specialities include lamb chops fried Castilian style with garlic, onions and thyme, and if you enjoy seafood, try their grand offering - fritura del mar or even lobster, halved and grilled with a delicious melted cheese topping.

Their wine list complements the food and has house, red and white wines along with cava.

Following the success of The Sands End public house, the owners have teamed with chef Gemma Tuley, to establish Manson which is situated on Fulham Road. The restaurant offers modern European cuisine in a relaxing, casual, bistro-style dining atmosphere. Efficient, professional service and creative use of fresh ingredients has made this venue popular in recent times. Beef cheeks, an excellent Sunday roast and game hot pot are some of the specials. Imaginative dishes such as a fillet of brill poached in a red wine sauce and served with pale sticks of salsify and A fillet of brill poached in a red wine sauce and served with pale sticks of salsify. Desserts include tapioca pudding or caramelised apple tart.

This is a place with more than a bit of history. Just over a century ago the deal that saw the foundation of the Chelsea Football Club was signed in an upstairs room. Both Club and Pub have hit the high spots since then. Resisting the temptation to cash in on the football crowds, they have created a bar and brasserie at the front, with a dining room towards the back, giving a good social mix. When the days get warm the ground floor windows open fully, with a great feeling of space and fresh air.

A lunch and evening menu changes regularly, so on the evening menu expect to find duck and hazelnut terrine, beer battered haddock goujons with tartare sauce, or roast black leg chicken breast with puy lentils, Jerusalem artichoke, carrots and Madeira. Prunes and Armagnac parfait bring together a good blend of textures and flavours.

The wine list is treasure trove stuff, with something for everybody, at prices that are comfortably affordable. This is a great place, but it's being increasingly discovered - hurry, hurry before it's overrun.

Napule seems to have the magical effect of becoming a firm favourite with all that know it. As a typical Italian restaurant it has real Italian warmth thanks to its staff that never seem to tire of explaining the menu and making this a jovial experience for all their diners. The menu sticks to well-known dishes that we all know and love, with plenty of excellent pasta dishes and fabulous pizzas baked in their specialist pizza oven. What's more desserts and coffee can be lingered over without fear of being hurried and the prices are very reasonable.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle

Located on Parsons Lane in Fulham, Amuse Bouche opened its doors to guests in 2006 and ever since has been serving a range of champagnes, cocktails and tapas. The interior features a comfortable seating area with simple décor.

The kitchen whips up your meal while you let your hair down and enjoy sipping on your favourite drink. Specialities here include mini salmon and dill fish cake with lemon mayonnaise, steamed pork and prawn oriental wonton with sweet chilli dip, bruschetta of smoked ham and fig with aged balsamic vinegar reduction, and mini crispy duck rolls with Hoi Sin sauce. The dessert section offers strawberries dipped in chocolate sauce, and chocolate brownies for those with a sweet tooth.

The drinks list offers a range of champagnes starting from white to rose served by the glass.