Social Eating House, Soho

Social Eating House serves up simple, good food overseen by chef Paul Hood – very much Jason Atherton's man on the ground, given Atherton is so often on the move. It's a dream menu of thoughtfully sourced British ingredients put together in an unexpected yet wholly seductive manner.

Start with the light swordfish carpaccio with cucumber juice and gin, or scallops with smoked avocado and horseradish. Then saunter on to lamb with turnips and salad Nicoise sauce. The peanut butter, cherry and almond dessert has become a Social Eating House classic. For a real piece of action in the kitchen, book to sit at the chef's table – it really does immerse you.

Social Eating House's extensive menu offers tailored pre-theatre, vegetarian and vegan menus, too. The in-house retro cocktail bar, The Blind Big, is located on the first of the restaurant's three floors and is a great way to kick off or end your dining experience.

Dinner for two including wine: £160