Jay Rayner, The Observer's in-house foodie, Critic of the Year and presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Food Quiz, selects his favourite places for great British grub - and comedy actress Jessica Stevenson agrees with his number one choice. Devilled kidneys, anyone?

Jessica Stevenson: Why I love Canteen

This is such a great place to meet up with friends. I came here on Mothers' Day and slowly, over the day, 20 of my friends and family took over the whole place, with our kids running around safely outside. It's exactly the kind of food you'd want to eat at home: devilled kidneys on toast, steak and then jelly, ice cream and shortbread. It's as though someone thought, "why is there nowhere really relaxing to hang out, where you can eat the very best of British food and where everything is British produce?" and then came up with this perfect answer. I've been friends with the chef, Cas, for years so that makes it even more of a treat to come here.

Canteen, 2 Crispin Place, London E1, 0845 686 1122

Taken From: The Observer