José- Bermondsey, London

104 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3UB
http://www.josepizarro.com/restaurants/jose/

In the heart of Bermondsey Street sits José, a tiny tapas bar always teeming with life. This is the creation of acclaimed chef José Pizarro. Whether it be Sunday brunch or a week-day evening, the place is full of people casually enjoying fine wine and sampling on delicious dishes such as croquetas, allioli hake, chorizo lentils and jamón ibérico. Sit by the ceramic tiled bar, the stools by the window or stand by one of the barrel-style tables in the centre.

Santore- Exmouth Market, London

59-61 Exmouth Market Islington, England

http://www.toptable.com/venue/?id=13252 

Situated in the middle of charming Exmouth market, Santore is an ideal choice for any pizza or pasta lover. Though minimalist in décor, there is nothing understated about the food. We went in a group of 20+ people, and were soon presented with around 6 metres of delicious pizza on elevated boards that spanned the entire length of the table. Parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, artichoke, salami and sautéed aubergines were just some of the toppings I managed to dive into. Try the deep fried calamari and courgette to start and for pasta fans, the buttery king prawn filled pasta is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Dark wood and a plethora of olive oil bottles add a rustic touch to this space.