Nice Restaurants in London: 223 events this week (14 Sept to 16 Sept)

'Nice' means different things depending who you ask. Sometimes it's a table with linen and good lighting for an anniversary. Sometimes it's a tiny room with eight covers and a chef who cares more about the food than the decor. London has both, often on the same street.

Soho, Fitzrovia and Marylebone carry a lot of the polish: places built for a proper night out, where you book ahead and dress up a bit. Head east to Hackney, Clapton or Peckham and the good rooms get scrappier and more personal, but no less considered. South of the river, Borough and Bermondsey do well by anyone chasing a long lunch that turns into dinner.

Timing matters more than people think. Weeknights give you a calmer room and an easier booking. Weekends mean noise, energy and a wait if you haven't planned ahead. If the occasion matters, book early in the week for a Friday or Saturday slot.

Price runs wide under the same word. A nice meal in London can mean a set lunch that punches well above its cost, or a proper splurge with wine pairings. Neither is more legitimate than the other. Decide what the occasion calls for before you start narrowing down a shortlist.

The feed below pulls from what's actually on this week, so you can see what's real rather than working off a list that might be out of date by the time you go.