The number of new openings of London restaurants is at its highest level for 25 years.

This has been revealed in the 2016 edition of Hardens London Restaurants, the 25th, published last month. This rates around 1500 restaurants in the capital on their food, service and ambience, based on reviews from 6,700 contributors. Also noted is the continuing rise of Japanese cuisine, and the enduring popularity of Italian.

The guide continues to be popular as a useful business gift for companies to give to their clients. A recent survey for the corporate market identified the top 20 private dining rooms in London.