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It's an idea that has been brewing in Tony Kitous mind for some time. As he says, 'it's something I've always wanted to do'. Comptoir Libanias means Lebanese counter and that's exactly what it is: somewhere you can eat casually with no fuss. The first restaurant opened at Westfield Shopping Centre and now Tony has brought his signature design and style to the West End. The interior is fresh and modern, with a little touch of the souk, with embroidered handbags from Marrakech and ingredients to cook at home, and the ambience is light and airy.

The menu offers everything from dips to mezze bites, savoury flatbreads, tagines, wraps, salads through to pastries and cakes. Pick a few dishes and share them with friends. Forget the knife and fork - mezze is finger food. Or put your feet up after shopping, and indulge in rosewater macaroons and homemade lemonades.

Located on the ground floor of the BBC's Media Centre, Wood Lane Davy's White City boasts a large, open and airy space that combines traditional decor with clean, modern lines resulting in a light and refreshing ambience. Open from 9.00 am for a welcome cup of coffee, the White City branch offers a simple grill menu at lunchtime and in the evening with specialities such as wild basmati rice salad with smoked chicken and watercress, alongside freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches for those wanting a light lunch or a quick snack.

Other treats include yellowfin tuna with olives, beans and new potatoes, Mediterranean sausages with potato gnocchi and Thai green vegetable curry. You could match them with a hearty soup of chicken, couscous and coriander or butternut squash with toasted pine nuts and crème fraîche. An excellent range of wines by the glass and bottle is offered including Davy's top quality house wines. Additional fine wines from the cellar are also on offer.

The colourful decor and use of lanterns, cloths, cushions and brass tables at Azou creates a relaxed atmosphere; though, in reality, it is merely a restaurant in Hammersmith, not part of a souk, you may feel that you have actually been transported there.

They are proud of the authenticity of their North African cuisine, using traditional spices, herbs and methods of cooking, producing interesting food of excellent quality, combined with friendly and efficient service, and they are extremely well rated in Harden's Guide to London Restaurants. For either a quiet meal, a business dinner or lunch, or party, you will enjoy both good fun and excellent value!

The menu ranges across the Maghreb, taking in briks and brochettes, tagines and couscous dishes, including some unique to Azou. Mechoui, a whole lamb, marinated and roasted with starters and accompaniments, makes a splendid feast for a dozen people.

Cafe Balzac was re-born in November 2007 updating the Balzac Bistro setting to blend with the changing nature of Shepherd's Bush. Now a more Italian influenced menu, the simple but chic dishes on the lunch and dinner menu provide a new quality to the local eating scene.

Starters might include assiette de charcuterie - a selection of cured hams - or tricolore salad with mozzarella, tomato and avocado. Pasta dishes like pumpkin tortellini with tomato and basil; porcini ravioli with pancetta and cream; home made lasagna or penne all'arabiata are popular and inexpensive, whilst mains offer grilled breast of chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce; grilled rib-eye steak or lamb cutlets in rosemary sauce, all served with potatoes of the day.

This venture by Thomasina Miers, former Master Chef winner, is exciting as it takes its style from a Mexican food market, which can be a challenging experience. A lady with a social conscience, Thomasina has seen to it that the interiors are largely constructed from recycled materials, and that ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible.

What she is most importantly doing is debunking the notion that Mexican cuisine is all about fiery food that rips your throat out, washed down with equally ferocious brews that make tequila seem like lemonade. The huitlacoche quesadilla on the menu is Mexican corn truffle and British field mushrooms sandwiched between two flour tortillas oozing with melted cheese. The Wahaca selection also includes tacos, tostadas, taquitos, burritos and churros.

Wahaca is a positive Aladdin's cave of culinary delight - you could eat there every day of the year and never walk away bored.