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For relaxing and sophisticated dining in central London, The Brasserie located on the lower ground floor of the magnificent One Great George Street building, right in the heart of Westminster, offers well presented, European cuisine in a contemporary setting. A delicious selection of dishes has been created by the chefs and the menu offers a great range of options from monkfish to Scottish beef to tasty vegetarian dishes. For a quick informal meal, the adjacent Café Bar is also open for breakfast, snacks and lunch.

Start with smoked salmon, lemon blinis, caper and dill vinaigrette, and tomato and mozzarella bruschetta with pesto dressing and rocket. Main course could follow with classic Caesar salad with quail's eggs, chicken or traditional cauliflower and goat's cheese risotto and smoked haddock and leek fishcake with sauce tartare. To end your meal order steamed banana pudding with toffee sauce and an ice cream.

Attractive and luxurious St. James Hotel is known to be a gentlemen's comfortable refuge for the English aristocracy. Located just off St. James's Street in London, in a stunning Victorian building, the hotel-cum-club is in itself a symbol of opulence and elegance as is the sophisticated yet relaxed William's Bar and Bistro at the hotel.

The carte is perfect for light lunches, pre and post theatre supper or a traditional English afternoon tea. Executive chef William Drabble has a distinctive cooking style brought  through graceful presentations, to the table. Seared scallops and Jerusalem artichoke purée served with aged balsamic vinegar quickly sets the appetite in motion. Whilst a grilled sea bass is always a popular dish dish, the roasted baby chicken, marinated in lemon, rosemary and garlic is not far behind. Sinful indulgences include apple tart topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate mousse.

An extensive and well travelled wine list is never far from the scene.

As part of a £100 million renovation scheme of the well-known department store Peter Jones, that dominates all other shops in the Sloane Square area, is the arrival of a new restaurant. The top floor of the store has been totally refitted to provide a brand new dining area than can seat up to 270 diners and boasts interesting views of the surrounding area. The appetising menu is based around Pacific Rim inspired dishes, so expect fresh and delicately spiced vegetable dishes and char-grilled fish, as well as large healthy salads. Those not interested in such healthy eating are welcome to simply drop by for coffee and cakes.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle

An iconic establishment in its own right, Harrods Georgian Restaurant - located on the fourth floor of the legendary Knightsbridge department store - offers classic English fare in elegant surroundings while lilting tunes from the grand piano enhance the pleasure.

Traditional English afternoon tea at the Georgian can be sampled with a pot of your choice of tea, sourced from Harrods own tea gardens, accompanied by a delectable selection of fresh scones with clotted cream, rose petal jelly and strawberry preserve and a variety of pastries and sandwiches. An additional flute of Harrods Champagne N.V. comes in handy for that special occasion. For lunch or dinner guests can opt for a lavish buffet which includes an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, roast turkey, prime rib of beef or salmon en croûte and a selection of pastries for dessert. Alternatively, the à la carte offers a wide range of dishes ranging from hand carved Scottish salmon, saddle of venison with chestnut and sage dumplings or coq au vin with creamed potatoes.