Set in an elegant Grade II-listed building, 1 Lombard Street is the address to remember for high-end dining. The restaurant dining area is one of the few in the City to be awarded a Michelin star, recognising the imaginative cuisine which comprises gastronomic dishes with Gallic elements, overseen by experienced head chef Herbert Berger. Offering a perfect alternative to the restaurant, the lively brasserie serves modern European classics and a splendid business breakfast whilst the circular bar offers drinks beneath the magnificent domed skylight. With an ever-changing list of seasonal dishes, the a la carte menu incorporates specially sourced and organic ingredients into each meal, whilst the more formal restaurant is ideal for devotees of haute cuisine, complemented with an extensive and international fine wine list.
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Balls Brothers Carey Lane is a timeless wine bar and restaurant in the City, close to St Paul’s Cathedral and Cheapside, with a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner serving classic British dishes and is available for private hire in the evenings. The bar menu, available for lunch and dinner with hot and cold choices, complements the restaurant. Tables can be reserved in the bar, as well as areas for larger gatherings. Wine producer dinners and tastings are regularly held during the evenings. Balls Brothers is a renowned chain of fifteen wine bars and restaurants. The focus of Balls Brothers is maintaining a high standard of service. The bars deliver freshly prepared, fine tasting food to their customers all day and have an extensive wine list, featuring only the wines selected by the principal wine buyer and proprietor, Richard Balls. 
This City branch of stylish Chez Gérard serves up the same appetising array of fine prime-pasture reared steak for which its sister restaurants are well-known. A brasserie-style menu offers French-infleunced fish and vegetarian options to those whose mouths are not watering at the delicious Côte de Boeuf and Châteaubriand. Set in a prime location with eye-catching views to St. Paul’s, the restaurant can accommodate business diners or more intimate meals in one of its private booths. 
With the Square Mile spread out before you as you dine, the striking rooftop setting of Coq d’Argent makes eating out in the City of London an unforgettable experience. The regional French cuisine includes classic dishes such as Coq au Vin and Châteaubriand, while the à la carte menu reflects the availability of seasonal ingredients. At the weekends, the restaurant offers a popular jazz lunch for the perfect place to laze away a Sunday afternoon. 
Parallel to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dion St Paul’s presents outstanding views overlooking the cathedral and the grounds. With ground and basement levels, as well as an outdoor seating area, this is the perfect setting to enjoy your favourite drink. This is the only bar in the City to have a top band perform weekly when the AllStars band play on Wednesday nights, offering the same quality entertainment that you would find in a West End jazz club. Dion St. Paul’s is also one of only two bars in London to have a room which has been officially sponsored by Krug. Able to accommodate up to 60 people, the room has been fitted with luxurious furnishings that reflect the brand colours and style. With its exclusive ambience, it is the ideal space for corporate entertainment and very special occasions. 
Shaws Booksellers is a gastro pub with character in the heart of London’s financial district. Its location makes it handy for those working in the area, or, with its close proximity to St Pauls Catherdral, the Tate Modern, the Millenium Bridge and the Museum of London, a great stop off or evening out for visitors wanting to try some quality British pub food. The pub itself is situated in a converted paper merchant’s warehouse with a split level interior giving it a cosy feel. Food is served between 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 9pm Monday to Friday and consists of some British classics and some continental European dishes. 
Simpson’s Tavern is a traditional English eatery, which has stood on its City foundations since 1757, offering two dining areas and two bars. The welcoming interior is full of Victorian charm, with stall seating and brass hat rails. The Grill Room is an old-fashioned chophouse with seating arranged in stalls – so expect to share a table! The restaurant is laid out in a similar fashion and is located on the first floor. Both floors are untainted by modern decoration and host an open grill where you can watch the chefs prepare your lunch. The Gentleman’s Bar is an antique original oak bar on the ground floor, serving traditional ales and beers including the best Bass in the City, whilst the Wine Bar is the perfect place to savour a sandwich, bar snack or just relax with a drink. 
Established in 1967, the bustling Taberna Etrusca is a slice of Italy in the classic trattoria style. Beamed ceilings, tiled floors and white walls covered with Ferrari posters evoke rustic Tuscany in the main restaurant, while a peaceful courtyard give summer respite from the City hubbub. Food is uncomplicated and full-flavoured, with signature dishes such as Spaghetti Enzo, slices of fillet steak with garlic, chilli and fresh tomato in spaghetti. 
The Thai Square group of restaurants has made another addition in London’s Mansion House. This part of the East End can now indulge in delicious Thai cuisine that uses authentic Thai ingredients flown in daily from Thailand. The interior is atmospheric and classy, using traditional Thai colours, alongside ornate carvings and a rather swish bar. The food is for Thai fans of every level; novices might like to try a pad Thai or green curry, while more experienced diner could opt for gang phed phed yang or Massumun curry. A three-course meal costs around £31 pre person. 
Tucked away in a tiny courtyard at the heart of the City of London, in the historic Sanderman Port Cellars, The Don is an elegant retreat with superb modern art throughout. Famous for its service and style, as well as its stunning wine list, The Don has won a Wine Spectator Award every year since 2000. Listed in the Hardens, Square Meal and Good Food Guides, The Don is recommended for its modern, quality Gallic cuisine accompanied by London’s largest selection of ports and sherries. Bright and spacious, the restaurant’s interior is highlighted by its stunning double height wine tower and seven large windows that open up on to the small courtyard. For a truly historic atmosphere, you can also wine and dine in the bistro, previously a wine cellar where Port and sherry were bottled for over 200 years. The cosy dining area has retained the authentic thick-vaulted brick walls and ceiling from this era, and along with its small bar, the bistro is an excellent destination for a relaxed lunch or supper with friends and colleagues.