Patsy's food for thought

Treading the boards in the West End has given actress

J Sheekey 28-32 St Martin's Court WC2. Tel: 020 7240 2565. Tube: Leicester Square

My dad used to take me here for lunch when I was a little girl. It's near the theatre, so after the play I'm in opened, it reminded me that starring in the West End had been an ambition of mine. We used to go there for lobster and I remember looking at all the pictures on the wall, thinking it was really glamorous.

It was a part of my dad's life that I lost later in my own life. Going here really made a great impression on me.

E & O 14 Blenheim Crescent W11. Tel: 020 7229 5454. Tube: Ladbroke Grove

It's an Oriental restaurant which I take the kids to on a Sunday, as they do nice food for children. My eldest son is a vegetarian by choice. They have many vegetarian options, but he likes the noodles in particular.

The Ivy 1 West Street WC2. Tel: 020 7836 4751. Tube: Leicester Square

I always see a superstar when I'm here - I love peoplewatching. The food is yummy, there is a lot of fish, but also proper, typical English food, such as bangers and mash and steak pie. I normally have a fillet steak and the cauliflower gratin, which is amazing.

Nobu Metropolitan Hotel, 19 Old Park Lane W1. Tel: 020 7447 4747. Tube: Hyde Park Corner

Fantastic Japanese food. They have them all over the world, and although I have been to Nobu in Los Angeles, I really enjoy the London one as well. It is a great restaurant - it is comfortable to eat in and the food is flawless.

The River Cafè Rainville Road, Thames Wharf W6. Tel: 020 7386 4200. Tube: Hammersmith

This is rustic Italian. It is lovely, particularly when they put the tables out in summer. You can sit outside in the warm weather and again, the food is good for the kids. We normally go on a Sunday lunchtime.

Patsy Kensit is currently appearing in See You Next Tuesday at the Albery Theatre WC2.