When it comes to dishes, everyone’s got a favourite; we’ve summed up ten of London’s perennial classics. (Chasing a dish? February 14 ain’t far off.)

BREAKFAST
Birchermüesli
What: Cereal with grated apple, sultanas, dried cranberries, hazelnuts, honey, milk, cream.
Why: It’ll fill you up ’til dinnertime.
How Much: £3.75
Where: The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB (020 7499 6996).

Eggs Benedict
What: English muffin topped with poached egg, bacon and hollandaise.
Why: Mop the plate with buttered toast for a sneaky second course.
How Much: £6.75
Where: Le Caprice, Arlington House, Arlington St., SW1A 1RJA (020 7629 2239).

STARTER
Milk-Fed Lamb Cutlets
What: Unbelievably juicy mini chops, nibbled off the bone.
Why: Managers/owners, the Hart brothers, are perfect company.
How much: £12.90
Where: Fino, 33 Charlotte St., W1T 1RR (020 7813 8010).

Bagna Cauda
What: Warm dipping sauce of walnuts/anchovies, with raw carrots, fennel, cucumber, chicory, raddichio and peppers.
Why: Lasts a while; a great conversation starter.
How Much: £14.50
Where: San Lorenzo, 22 Beauchamp Pl., SW3 1NH (020 7584 1074).

Chilli Salt Squid
What: Light, crispy deep-fried calamari, topped with chopped chilli; dip in chilli-garlic Adjud vinaigrette.
Why: They’re the French fries of the noughties.
How Much: £6.50
Where: E&O, 14 Blenheim Cres., W11 1NN (020 7229 5454).

MAIN COURSE
Soft Shell Crab Roll
What: Nobu connoisseur’s favourite sushi, packed with the perfect crunch.
Why: Ecofriendly alternative to infamous black cod.
How Much: £9
Where: Nobu Park Ln., 19 Old Park Ln., W1K 1LB (020 7447 4747); Nobu Berkeley, 15 Berkeley St., W1J 8DY (020 7290 9222).

Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas
What: Fresh haddock fillet in crispy batter with fluffy chips and green pea mash.
Why: Eat alongside many a post-show West End superstar.
How Much: £16.75
Where: J. Sheekey, 28-32 St. Martins Ct., WC2N 4AL (020 7240 2565).

TEA
Prêt-à-Portea
What: Stack of picturesque eclairs, cakes and biscuits inspired by the catwalk.
Why: Take leftovers home in a stylish box.
How Much: £33
Where: The Berkeley, Wilton Pl., SW1X 7RL (020 7235 6000).

LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES
Chicken Sandwich
What: Fresh grilled chicken wrapped in warm pita, with fiery garlic mayo, pickles and tomatoes.
Why: For the price, you can’t beat the superlative quality of ingredients.
How Much: £3.75
Where: Maroush, 38 Beauchamp Pl., Sw3 1NU (020 7581 5434).

Chocolate Pudding Souffle
What: Dense cake on outside; rich molten sauce inside.
Why: Ordering this extends time spent gawping at footballers’ wives.
How Much: £7.50
Where: The Ivy, 1 West St., WC2H 9NQ (020 7836 4751).