The light-filled Chelsea space is simple and calming, with communal tables and single seating for those who don’t want to be bothered. On the menu: tartines with smoked salmon, foie gras, marinated artichokes, and butter beans or chicken served on sourdough bread.

Cuisine de Bar, 39 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2TB (020 3263 6019 or cuisinedebar.fr).

Head here if you’re homesick for American classics like a buffalo chicken burger, Philly cheesesteak, or double-patty Dead Hippie made with aged ground chuck and a secret sauce that tastes like In-n-Out Burger’s.

Meatliquor, 74 Welbeck Street, W1G OBA (020 7224 4239 or meatliquor.com).

Small portions and shared plates compose the menu, which is inspired by the old Roman coastal road through Italy, France, and Spain.

Aurelia, 13-14 Cork Street, W1S 3NS (020 7409 1370 or aurelialondon.co.uk).

Dinner options include favorites from The Wolseley (Birchermüesli, chicken soup, oysters), as well as dishes like wieners served with sauerkraut and caramelized onions, crispy bacon rolls, and a selection of Viennese coffee.

The Delaunay, 55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB (020 7499 8558 or thedelaunay.com).

Spanish chef/owner José Pizarro (Tapas Brindisa) prepares simple, seasonal dishes on a stove in full view, so everyone feels like a guest in his private kitchen.

José, 104 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB (020 7403 4902 or josepizarro.com).

The menu is classic chef Yotam Ottolenghi — heavy on Middle Eastern and Asian flavors — recast as all-day sharing dishes. Don’t miss the chicken with lemon myrtle salt and chili sauce, and farro pudding with orange blossom and sesame brittle for dessert.

Nopi, 21-22 Warwick Street, W1B 5NE (020 7494 9584 or nopi-restaurant.com).

Bow at the altar of local produce and sustainable, organic ingredients: Chef Daniel Taylor (Bond & Brook) grows his own herbs, flowers, and medicinal plants in addition to artichokes, lettuce, and fruit in an urban garden on top of the building.

Karpo, 23 Euston Road, NW1 2SD (020 7843 2221 or karpo.co.uk).

Opt for mozzarella croissants in the morning. Or order the creamy cheese balls with smoked salmon, salads, or melted over lasagna and crispy Italian pizza.

Obikà, West Wintergarden, 35 Bank Street, unit 1, E14 5NW (020 7719 1532 or obika.co.uk).

We recommend freshly squeezed juice and fresh-from-the-oven croissants or an assortment of breads for a simple breakfast.

Muriel’s Kitchen, 1-3 Pelham Street, SW7 2ND (020 7589 3511 or murielskitchen.co.uk).

The Soho restaurant lives up to its name (Italian for “snack bar”) with small plates inspired by downtown Manhattan (truffled egg toast, sliders, mac and cheese, and soft shell crab with Tabasco aioli). Add a side of cheddar grits or eggplant chips, and finish with peanut butter and jelly ice cream.

Spuntino, 61 Rupert Street, W1D 7PL (spuntino.co.uk).

The rustic space stays true to its West London roots. Spot reclaimed chairs, exposed brick, and a charming blue and white color scheme through full-length windows; upstairs, find a bar, cozy fireplaces, and a leafy terrace.

Pizza East Portobello, 310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA (020 8969 4500 or pizzaeastportobello.com).

Chef Nick Stones turns out breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect regular brasserie fodder done well: Dorset crab with tomato and avocado, seared tuna piperade, and traditional Sunday roasts — all followed by panna cotta with fresh berries or a classic Eton mess for pudding.

The Markham Inn, 2 Elystan Street, SW3 3NS (020 7581 9139 or themarkhaminn.com).

Chef Davide Degiovanni (Locanda Locatelli) has put together an Italian-inspired menu with a British twist. The all-day eatery is spread across interconnecting rooms — laid-back lounge areas, a restaurant, and a decadent bar.

Amaranto Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, in the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Hamilton Place, W1J 7DR (020 7319 5206 or fourseasons.com).

Head chef Simon Levy (Koffman’s) serves modern European comfort food, including stuffed saddle of rabbit with baby onion and beets, and beef filet with foie gras and truffles.

Eighty-Six, 86 Fulham Road, SW3 6HR (020 7052 9620 or 86restaurant.co.uk).