As one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, eating out in London is an experience that's sure to leave you wanting more. Famed for their variety and quality, London restaurants range from the cosy to the grand, and from traditional pub food to Michelin-starred landmarks. Whatever your taste and budget, there are certain to be hundreds of places to eat in London that take your fancy.

Britain is famous for its traditional food, and there are several London restaurants that cater exclusively for those looking for classic English dishes. Fish and chips has seldom tasted so good, but there's more to English food than that; try classic Cockney jellied eels, or, if you're not quite so brave, enjoy one of the upmarket London restaurants that serve classic British fare, such as the historic Savoy Grill.

However, nowadays, the UK is famous as much for its ethnic food as its roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. There's nothing quite as British as a curry, and London restaurants are among the best places to savour the best that subcontinental cuisine has brought to the country. Try a curry in Brick Lane, and you'll agree that there are none finer.

Alternatively, why not try Britain's other great national food of choice – Chinese. It's widely agreed that many of the best value places to eat in London are to be found in Chinatown. Whether you're looking for succulent dim sum or a full Chinese banquet for a large group, London restaurants serve Chinese food the equal of any other city in the world.

London restaurants are not limited to these great national cuisines, though. In fact, London ranks alongside New York as one of the great melting pots of world cookery, and there can be few places on Earth where you can sample such a wide range of cooking. From Armenian to Peruvian, via all points in between, London restaurants have something for everyone.

London is also home to many of the country's most famous celebrity chefs, and no guide to places to eat in London would be complete without a look at some of these establishments. From Jamie Oliver's Fifteen to Gordon Ramsay's eponymous restaurant in Chelsea, some of the finest food in the world can be found within the city limits. Eating out in London is an almost infinitely varied experience, and London restaurants are among the greatest in the world. Enjoy them!