London restaurants 

  Good restaurants that stand out in their local area. The food is prepared with care, using good quality ingredients.

  The absolute best restaurants in their local area. The food is consistently excellent, using good quality ingredients.

  Outstanding restaurants with reputations that stretch well beyond their local area. They should also provide a superb service, and a well-chosen wine list.

  Outstanding restaurants with a truly national reputation. They should also show an intense ambition and obvious passion for excellence.

  Restaurants with a reputation equal to any in the world. They must exhibit breathtaking culinary skills, and set the standards to which others aspire.