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Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating. Its popularity is testimony to the fact that across the country, they have restaurants where you will always be guaranteed a good nosh, with children's tastes being well catered for.

Pizza Express has gone even more Roman, and following the success of that particular example of listening to their public have introduced Romana pizzas, including the scorching Etna and the hearty Siciliana.

These pizzas are now thinner, bigger and crispier, and if that sounds like a marketing line, it is. However, unlike many such lines, this one is true, and their quality is always consistent, though cleverly they have still managed to retain a homemade feel to their pizzas.

As an alternative to pizza, try their pollo pesto - cavatappi pasta with torn chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella in a creamy gruyere, parmesan and pesto sauce and finished with grana padano - or the niçoise salad with mixed leaves, yellowfin tuna, free range egg, green beans, potatoes and tomatoes with olives, anchovies, capers and house dressing.

Many of the big chains have come a long way, and Pizza Express is certainly amongst them. One of the first to be quoted on the Stock Exchange - in 1993 - Pizza Express is not a franchise operation and retains tight control through its own staff.

Their wine list - though short - contains some surprisingly good offerings, especially their intense Australian Chardonnay, and a big, full-bodied Merlot from Cusumano, Sicilia.

Ever since Eriki opened in 2002, it has been enticing diners with its chic décor and refined food from the Indian sub-continent. Ideally located close to the tree lined neighbourhood of Hampstead and St. John's Wood, just a short distance away from Central London, it is also popular with theatre goers.

Diversity is a defining feature of India's geography and this is best experienced in the rich culture and cuisine, typical of each region. So discover a cluster of delectable dishes such as large juicy ocean scallops steamed with a hint of garlic and served in a curried green herb sauce; tender lamb pieces cooked with fresh baby spinach and fenugreek leaves with medium curry spices, and homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamoms and garnished with crushed pistachio.

Using the freshest and finest ingredients, the warm and efficient staff at Eriki, take great pride in making dining there an elevating and memorable experience. By popular request, Eriki now also sells designer cutlery.

Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Hampstead, offering a fusion sushi menu with dine in, take away and home delivery. Love Sushi offers a constant stream of surprises to guests in the form of a wide range of promotional offers such as rewards card for loving sushi and eating healthy, and discounts on take away.

The menu features temaki, a large seaweed cone stuffed with rice and variety of fillings served with crunchy pickled ginger and wasabi, futomaki, large rice rolls wrapped in thin sheet of seaweed and an assortment of fillings and urumaki, inside out rolls of rice with fillings and a coating of fish roe or roasted sesame seeds. Start with egg smoked salmon hosomaki with flying fish roe and a dollop of mayo, and tuna sashimi, thin pieces of fresh raw fish, seared fish or seared beef served with daikon hair.

An interesting Japanese takeaway concept has quickly blossomed into one of London's latest and most enticing dining destinations. The Me Love Sushi group operates three 'Sushi To Go' outlets, and has opened its first restaurant with a champagne and sake bar in Swiss Cottage.

You could call it a sushi takeaway or delivery but Me Love Sushi prefers to call their service Sushi To Go, which involves placing orders directly from their website, or making a simple phone call to enjoy the exotic delicacy in the comfort of your home or office.

Stop visualising conveyor belts and food appearing before you as if by magic because the Me Love Sushi restaurant experience is more relaxed yet stylish and sophisticated.

Some decisions in life are not too difficult to take, especially if all your options present you with a chance to enjoy great food. All you need to do is to choose between the 'Sushi To Go' free delivery service, or visit their restaurant and bar to sample dishes that are taking the city by storm.

The contemporary dining room provides customers with a choice of two seating areas, on chic wooden benches and communal tables that are perfect for groups of friends, or on dining chairs at smaller tables for a more romantic mealtime.