The Ivy Asia St Pauls delivers what is, in our opinion, a much more exciting menu and the décor is simply beautiful (especially the lavatories!). With a Dragon set menu for lunch and Samurai dinner menu priced at £28.50 and £38 respectively, you can enjoy all manner of delicious choices but what you simply cannot miss is the Golden Dragon sharing dessert which is exceptional, even for people who claim not to have a sweet tooth. 

If you are looking for an amazing view of the London skyline while you dine, then try Duck and Waffle at 110 Bishopsgate. Choose duck benedict or caramelised banana for breakfast, generous Sunday roasts for the British tradition on the day of rest or aim for the classic duck and waffle which comes in vegan from too. With 24 hour dining, don’t let conventional meal times or jet lag tell you when you should and shouldn’t eat. 

A group of restaurants particularly famous for their brunch menu, the Daisy Green Collection brings Australian food and coffee culture to London. 100 Bishopsgate is home to Paradise Green offering the Dirty Daisy, sweetcorn fritters, shakshouka, mars bar cheesecake and tiramisu for breakfast right up until 5pm. A different menu takes over for the evening. Wash it down with a Cold Aussie Brew Freddo (rum and mocha cocktail) or a non alcoholic blood orange spritz. 

Sushi Samba is fusion food combining Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine with restaurants best known for their atmosphere. Ceviche crosses over with sashimi whilst kobe beef is cooked over Japanese coals. The cocktail menu is even more eclectic and the best part is that it’s on the 38th floor of 110 Bishopsgate with a stunning rooftop bar. Booking in advance is strongly advised.  

Eataly London is located just by Liverpool St station on Bishopsgate and is host to several restaurants, bars and food hall dining choices. It is impossible to recommend just one but when we see the words “wood-fired pizza and traditional pasta” a certain amount of gravitational pull occurs. 

Bob Bob Ricard City is on Leadenhall Street and we should caution that they are closed on Sundays and that guests under 15 years of age are not admitted, possibly due to each table having a “push for champagne” button. They offer an express lunch menu where three courses costs just £35 including steak tartare, grilled pork neck and a light floating island. The a la carte menu is great for a celebration meal as it features vodka shots served at -18C, an extensive caviar menu and, unusually, chateaubriand for one instead of two. 

Caravan City is an all day restaurant in Bloomberg Arcade. Obsessed with the detail of bean sourcing and preparation, you’d be hard pushed to find a better cup of coffee locally. During the week they serve breakfast, renamed brunch at weekends as well as lunch and dinner. Our favourites include chorizo and potato hash with saffron buttermilk dressing, Korean buttermilk fried chicken with kimchi pancake, fried egg and gochujang ketchup, Dingley Dell pork schnitzel followed by caramelised brioche with miso caramel and ice cream. Treat yourself to a tiramisu martini or one of the many alcohol-free cocktails. 

Coq D’Argent located at number 1 Poultry is a bit of an established institution and is famous for its roof terrace which is heated in the winter. The menu is French and not limited to poulet as per its address. It’s a little bit on the corporate side being in the financial district but always lively. 

Across the road is The Ned. Cast your mind back to the scene in Mary Poppins when the children go to work with their father at the bank and are stunned by the sheer scale of the institution. Now imagine that same space turned into a venue housing a multitude of restaurants and bars including one in the original bank vault where the huge safe door is still intact. Visually, the place actually takes your breath away and regardless of which restaurant your choose (Californian, Mexican, Grill, burger or Italian) you should know that they serve the best Old Fashioned cocktail we have ever tasted. 

Brick Lane by Spitalfields Market is famous for a multitude of curry houses all next to each other and the best one is called Taste of Jaipur. With over 150 items on the menu it is impossible to recommend just one dish. Enjoy a generous set meal from just £20 including lots of vegetarian dishes from this Rajasthani specialist. 

Yotam Ottolenghi is rather a legend here in London and, thankfully, he decided to open a restaurant in Artillery Lane. He takes eating-with-your-eyes-first to the extreme; when you look at the food you become hungry when you weren’t before and that takes skill. A lot of the food takes the form of elaborate Middle Eastern salads so you can feel virtuous. Just take a look at some of the photos on the website and decide for yourself.