The restaurants below are options for a slightly fancier night out. They can be slightly pricer, but the splurge can be worth it.

• 10 Greek Street

  
  Address: 10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH
  Telephone: 020 7734 4677
  Website: http://www.10greekstreet.com/
  Description: Great gourmet restaurant in Soho that will not break the bank, Italian-oriented food. They do not take reservations for dinner, but is well worth the wait! Just opened up another restaurant in Hoxton square.

• Abeno

  
  Address: 47 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
  Telephone: 020 7405 3211
  Website: http://www.abeno.co.uk
  Description: Japanese restaurant near the British museum that does delicious okonomiyaki.

• Beagle

  
  Address: 397-400 Geffrye Street, London E2 8HZ
  Telephone: 0207 613 2967
  Website: http://www.beaglelondon.co.uk
  Description: Excellent restaurant serving up modern food in the arches under Hoxton station. Their brunch and supper are equally delicious. The best quality/price ratio in London I've found. Truly excellent.

• Bincho

  
  Address: 16 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TL
  Telephone: 020 7287 9111
  Website: http://www.bincho.co.uk/
  Description: Japanese restaurant with good yakatori.

• Bistro Bruno Loubet

  
  Address: 6-88 Clerkenwell Road, St John Square, London EC1M 5RJ
  Telephone: 020 7324 4444
  Website: http://www.bistrotbrunoloubet.com
  Description: A French bistro in Clerkenwell from chef Bruno Loubet. Gourmet without breaking the bank.

• Bocca di Lupo

  
  Address: 12 Archer Street, London W1D 7BB
  Telephone: 020 7734 2223
  Website: http://www.boccadilupo.com/
  Description: A smart Italian place in Soho. Their gelateria across the street, Gelupo, is excellent as well.

• Dishoom

  
  Address: 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB ‎
  Telephone: 020 7420 9320 ‎
  Website: http://www.dishoom.com
  Description: Great Indian restaurant that does dishes with a twist, also serves yummy breakfast. Has another branch in Shoreditch and a newly opened one up behind King's Cross. Brace yourself for line-ups.

• Duck and Waffle

  
  Address: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
  Telephone: 020 3640 7310
  Website: http://www.duckandwaffle.com/
  Description: Restaurant with amazing views of London from the 41st floor. Open 24/7. Has a slight dress code (don't show up in trainers).

• Gail’s Kitchen

  
  Address: 11 - 13 Bayley Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3HD
  Telephone: 0207 323 9694
  Website: http://www.gailskitchen.co.uk/#about
  Description: Delicious tapas-style selection of food in Bloomsbury near the College. Great for brunch as well.

• Hawksmoor

  
  Address: 157A Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ
  Telephone: 020 7426 4850
  Website: http://www.thehawksmoor.com
  Description: Famous London steakhouse. Outposts in Covent Garden and in Shoreditch.

• Hawksmoor

  
  Address: 11 Langley Street, London WC2H
  Telephone: 020 7420 9390
  Website: http://www.thehawksmoor.com
  Description: Famous London steakhouse. Outposts in Covent Garden and in Shoreditch.

• Jamie’s Italian

  
  Address: 11 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB
  Telephone: 020 3326 6390
  Website: http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/
  Description: Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant in Soho.

• Kopapa

  
  Address: 32-34 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9HA
  Telephone: 020 7240 6076
  Website: http://www.kopapa.co.uk/
  Description: New Zealand fusion tapas by chef Peter Gordon. Isn't pretentious but the food is super gourmet. Is also excellent for Brunch - try the eggs with whipped yogurt, absolutely heavenly!

• L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

  
  Address: 13-15 West Street, London WC2H 9NE ‎
  Telephone: 020 7010 8600 ‎
  Website: http://www.joelrobuchon.co.uk
  Description: 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in Soho that does good cheap lunchtime offers.

• Mon Plaisir

  
  Address: 19-21 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DD
  Telephone: 020 7836 7243
  Website: http://www.monplaisir.co.uk/
  Description: French restaurant in Soho that is good value for money.

• Morito

  
  Address: 32 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
  Telephone: 020 7278 7007
  Website: http://morito.co.uk
  Description: Delicious tapas with a North African twist on Exmouth market. I have brought many visiting friends here and it has never disappointed. Fab!

• Rules

  
  Address: 35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB
  Telephone: 020 7836 5314
  Website: http://www.rules.co.uk
  Description: The oldest restaurant in London just off of Covent Garden.

• St John

  
  Address: 26 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
  Telephone: 020 7251 0848
  Website: http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
  Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.

• St John Bread and Wine

  
  Address: 94-96 Commercial Street, London E1 6LZ
  Telephone: 020 7251 0848
  Website: http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
  Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.

• Terroirs

  
  Address: 5 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW
  Telephone: 020 7036 0660
  Website: http://www.terroirswinebar.com/
  Description: Yummy French restaurant near Covent Garden with great wine list.

• The Lobster Pot

  
  Address: 3 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4RG
  Telephone: 020 7582 5556
  Website: http://www.lobsterpotrestaurant.co.uk/
  Description: Good French seafood on the South Bank.

• The Modern Pantry

  
  Address: 47-48 St John's Square, London EC1V 4JJ
  Telephone: 020 7553 9210
  Website: http://www.themodernpantry.co.uk
  Description: Very trendy fusion brunch place in Clerkenwell. Delicious for supper as well.