There are around 20 flavours of ice cream and sorbet at the Notting Hill branch of this Italian gelateria.
Paul A Young, the acclaimed chocolatier, is dedicated to all that is delicious – it’s only natural that ice creams would be part of his repertoire. Read more.
Not to be confused with the sickly creations of ’90s mass-manufacturer Gino Ginelli (remember the candied peel Tutti Frutti?), Gino Gelato is the real deal. Read more.
At Covent Garden’s Gelatorino, the machines churning the ices occupy pride of place: on several visits, they served us gelati scooped straight from the frosty drums. Read more.
A five-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus, Freggo is the UK branch of Argentina’s best-known posh ice-cream chain, Freddo. Read more.
Sunday lunch is served until 8pm in this handsome pub, and both downstairs bar and upstairs restaurant are packed with a convivial crowd for the full eight hours. Read more.
Tom Pemberton (former head chef at St John Bread & Wine) is at the helm of this Bayswater restaurant and the daily-changing menu reflects his interest in meaty British fare. Read more.
Staff are very welcoming at this recently revamped Edwardian pub, which has plenty of room whether you want to sit in the capacious restaurant, cheerful bar or outside on the stylish alfresco terrace. Read more.
Bringing a half-pint of Cotswold chic to Hampstead, the Old White Bear attracts a dapper clientele, few of whom look like they’ve been gambolling over the nearby heath. Read more.
The good news is the Horseshoe – home of the small Camden Town Brewery – keeps its front bar tables reservation-free on Sundays. The bad news is you have to be here at noon to nab a table. Read more.
Bored of the usual Sunday roasts? Then break the tradition with a Chinese dim sum. This Sunday lunch tradition of Cantonese families is a way for Chinese chefs to show off their prowess. Read more.
A proper pub with a proper Sunday roast, if that’s what you’re after. Located near Smithfield meat market, the emphasis at the Old Red Cow is – quite fittingly – on meat. Read more.
The Delaunay is the new sibling of The Wolseley, and shares many of its key traits – a strong sense of occasion, smooth service, grand room, retro European menu. Read more.
A no-bookings policy applies but the sourdough pizzas are freshly baked and have the perfect balance between toppings and bread. Stays open until 9.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Morito is a small tapas bar with a resolute no-booking policy and a persistent queue. The food here is worth the wait. Read more.
At this bustling canteen you can try the Taiwanese beef noodle soup (£7.25), containing braised beef, preserved cabbage and mustard greens. Read more.
The menu here is arranged in time-of-day order and beside 11am you'll find "Seed cake and a glass of Madeira" (£6.80). This combination is a particular favourite of chef-proprietor Fergus Henderson. Read more.
This thriving Chinese restaurant excels at what are known as "clay pot" dishes — slow cooked casseroles to the rest of us. Great gravy, great flavours. Read more.
Jeremy Lee's cooking gets better and better — the Blueprint is a great place for big flavours and lengthy cooking. Read more.
Oysters from Essex, Kumanatos from Japan or Fine de Claires from France are all super tasty with a squeeze of lemon and tabasco. Try the house speciality, which is parmesan custard and anchovy toast. Read more.
Emphasis is on provenance of ingredients and chef Johnnie Mountain's signature dish is "21-hour slow roast belly of pork with red cabbage and potatoes". Read more.
A small, jolly, cheap, family run, BYO Indian restaurant that is well off the beaten track. Hot Stuff serves honest curries to appreciative regulars. Read more.
The long menu features regional specialities including some excellent curries, plus a fascinating beer list. Read more.
Glossy and slick, with fine cocktails and sophisticated food, Mint Leaf won the BCA award for "London West" restaurant. Try the lamb bhuna with whole spices or the chicken leg that braised with methi. Read more.
Oddono's uses vanilla pods from Madagascar, valhrona chocolate from France and pistachios from Sicily; the end result being a premium gelato that consistently has punters coming back for more. Read more.
Whilst some flavours change weekly, others never do; bitter chocolate, pistachio, and fresh mint are always on the menu priced between £3-5 depending on the size of the pot. Read more.
The giant burger made from three 6oz beef patties, 200g of pulled pork, six rashers of applewood smoked bacon and six slices of cheese takes the centre stage. Read more.
If you want to ditch the carbs try the full or half racks slathered in homemade sauces, from the mild BBQ to the fiery ‘holy f***k hot sauce’ made from scotch bonnet. Read more.
