(Riverbank Park Plaza, 18 Albert Embankment in London, United Kingdom)

Another valuable addition to London’s Manhattan-style bar scene, Chino Latino is slick, cool and und...erstated. Granite floors contrasted with a warm orange colour scheme and an elegant back lit bar sets create a relaxed warm atmosphere for a drink before you move through into the brasserie. Chino Latino’s menu, which mixes Mediterranean and Asian dishes is equally confident and self assured. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10pmSat 6pm - 10pmSun 6pm - 10pm Visitors include Nasser Hussain, Carol Vorderman and Beyonce Knowles’ dad! [moreless]

(112 Vauxhall Walk in London, United Kingdom)

A small chain of restaurants with branches in Battersea, The Oval, Embankment and Putney. The Lavend...er aims to provide good value food and wine in an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The decor is warm and informal with a rustic feel-mix and matching chairs and tables give it a homely feel. The blackboard menu changes twice daily and includes a range of modern european and eclectic dishes. What's cooking? The menu's change daily, but might include dishes such as roast fennel, mushroom and tarragon soup with buttered croutons, pan-fried black pudding with thyme potato rosti. White chocolate and pistachio mousse with bitter chocolate shavings Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10pmClosed Sat & Sun [moreless]

(123 Queenstown Rd, Battersea in London, United Kingdom)

Light, spacious and understated, the interior design of this Battersea restaurant is intended to let... the food speak for itself. Tom Ilic offers classic French ingredients and haute cuisine dishes with a light modern twist. The emphasis is on fresh distinctive flavours and interesting combinations. Tom Ilic is one of those eateries which might be a neighbourhood restaurant but still attracts people from far and wide. Please note that on Friday & Saturday nights this restaurant may have a 2 hour turnaround on its tables. Opening hours: Tues 6pm - 10:30pmWed - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSat 6pm - 10:30pmSun 12pm - 3:30pm [moreless]