Italian restaurant Al Volo has opened its doors to the evening crowd offering its refreshingly simple interpretation of Italian food to London’s contemporary East End crowd. Located in the heart of London’s trendy Spitalfields Al Volo is a hidden gem and has long been a lunchtime favourite of both city workers and Shoreditch fashionistas alike.

Newly opened Marylebone restaurant, Trishna, puts its own spin on the time-honoured tradition of curry and a beer, so beloved of the British Indian food fan, with its new beer and food menu. Available at both lunch and dinner, the five-course menu costs £42 and is a delicious riposte to those who think the only match for spicy Indian cuisine is a pint of lager.

Consider yourself the foodie oracle? Well, now’s your chance to prove it. On Thursday 29th January, Sudi Pigott, food writer and author of ‘How to be a Better Foodie: the little bulging book for the truly epicurious’, will host a fun and informative foodie quiz evening at Food Inc. at Whiteleys W2 to put your gastro reputations to the test.

Filled with remorse from gorging on one too many treats? Has festive over-indulgence left you feeling a little guilty? Thanks to Mela, the authentic, country-style Indian restaurants, foodies need suffer no more with their ‘Curry of Conscience’ detox menu, courtesy of executive chef, Kuldeep Singh. Available throughout January, the menu is full on flavour, but has NO added fats or oils so is low in calories with many ingredients featured for their zingy health benefits.

An all-new dining and entertainment experience has arrived in London direct from South Africa and they’re throwing a special night to celebrate the New Year. A heady fusion of comedy, cirque and cabaret combine with decadent dining to create an irresistible theatrical experience: welcome to Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams

Shoppers could save themselves up to £100 if they eat a proper meal before hitting the high street this Christmas, according to one of the UK’s leading nutritionists. In a study commissioned by London food hall and restaurant Esca, Dr Sarah Schenker found that the concentration levels of shoppers who fail to eat the correct foods crash well before those who have eaten a nutritious breakfast and top up their energy levels as they shop.

The Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain is offering a festive set Christmas menu every lunchtime until Tuesday 23rd December. The menu at this iconic London location has a distinct Modern British flavour and special attention is paid to sourcing regional and seasonal ingredients, evident in dishes such as Roast parsnip soup with honey crème fraîche, Three bird roast with game chips & bread sauce, Root vegetable & sweet potato casserole and Cranberry & walnut tart with cranberry sorbet. The special set menu is £33.10 for three courses including illy coffee or Jing leaf tea.

Bistro One Ninety at 190 Queen’s Gate, Kensington, received great critical acclaim when it was opened by Anthony Worrall Thompson in the early 90’s. Under its new ownership, Bistro One Ninety is seeking to return to its heyday with the appointment of a talented new Head Chef, Taher Djeebet.