(18-20 Ferdinand Bolstraat in Amsterdam, Netherlands)

18twintig is Nederlands for 1820, but this smart Amsterdam restaurant’s design is now now now. A pe...rfect place to restore your appetite and your fine-design-quotient after a visit to the Heineken Brewery, 18twintig is one hip bar, lounge and restaurant. The sensuously undulating banquettes in the bar, the subtle periwinkle and iris seating against the chocolate tiles and fair wood, the decadent chandeliers all add up to one inviting spot to dine, drink and enjoy. The changing menu is Mediterranean, inventive and confident, with dishes like starter of oxtail consommé with a veal cheek raviolo, main course of fried pike perch with ceps, light puree of anchovy and courgette tart, and dessert of red wine and crème de cassis parfait with blueberries. The cheese trolley is rather special here. And the Meeting 18twintig service will help you organise your presentation or gathering with sound system, flipcharts, projectors etc during the day followed by very good private dining for the evening. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 6pm - 1am Fri & Sat 6pm - 3am Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(5 Digue Gaston Berthe in Calais, France)

A l’Entre 2 Mers restaurant right on Calais’ seafront is a relaxed, friendly fish and seafood eateri...e where you can enjoy the best of the briny beasts while enjoying a great view of the beach and the sea. The décor features nautical blue in a traditional setting with a lively bar where you’ll like to linger. The many menus range from excellent-value prix fixe to more adventurous gastronomic displays. There are not only dishes like classic mussels in white wine and fillet of seabass in seafood sauce, but also superb steaks like fillet of beef grilled or panfried in special sauce. Wines roam the French regions but you’ll be glad to be right here. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Wed - Mon 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tue: closed [moreless]

(Holiday Inn Leeds, Wakefield Road in Leeds, United Kingdom)

The comfortable, contemporary Aiolis restaurant is in the Holiday Inn Garforth, in a peaceful countr...yside setting on the outskirts of Leeds – a great base for exploring not only Leeds itself but also Harrogate, York and the lovely Yorkshire Dales. Aiolis serves simple, well-cooked favourites both classic and modern, as well as a choice of healthy, lighter dishes. Start with marinated bocconcini – little mozzarella balls with olives and cherry tomatoes on a rosemary croûte – then try lamb bourguignon with garlic mash or, from the healthy mains choices, steamed salmon with asparagus, sun-blushed tomatoes and dill on pasta. Ask the helpful staff about the daily-changing desserts. Opening hours: Mon-Sat, Lunch 12pm - 2pmMon-Thurs, Dinner 7pm - 9.30pmFri - Sat Dinner 7:30pm - 10pm [moreless]

(116 Ramba General Franco in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain)

Tucked away inside the brand new Contemporaneo boutique hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Alfredo res...taurant offers a unique blend of contemporary design and Mediterranean/Canarian fusion cuisine. Frequented by posh tropical stylistas and fashion forward food lovers, the chic-yet-cosy dining room is decorated with comfy chocolate brown banquettes, dark wooden floors, modern mirrors and luxe lighting. Alfredo is renowned for its a la carte menu offering exotic dishes, and is located only 200 metres away from Santa Cruz's bustling shops and bars, making Alfredo an ideal location for leisurely post-shopping lunches, dates and fun nights out with friends. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 1pm - 4pm & 8pm - 11pm Sun: closed The menu at Alfredo offers an exotic variety of Medterranean and Canarian fusion cuisine... [moreless]

(192 Pitt Street, City Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom)

It's on Pitt Street, in the city centre, that you'll find Glasgow's Alla Turca live music restaurant.... There really isn't anywhere else like it, particularly because it's a live music restaurant. Every night from 6pm, the mixed crowd eat settle into the modern space to the lively sounds of the saz, a traditional Turkish guitar. Come the weekend, dancers accompany the musicians to create quite a show. Lots of dishes to choose from, starting with traditional (kizir - peppers, parsley, cous cous, nuts, £3.95) to modern (baked figs stuffed with cheese, £4.50) meze. Mains are also divided into traditional and more contemporary dishes. Seafood and veg dishes too. Nice touches include Turkish Delight and digestif with the bill. Please be aware that Alla Turca does not allow children on the weekends.Last orders for dinner are at 10pm Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm and 5pm - 10pmSat and Sun 12pm - 10pm [moreless]

(Unit B Threeway House, George Street in Oxford, United Kingdom)

Almaza restaurant in Oxford has a special Lebanese and Indian menu that appeals to a wide clientele.... You might start with a selection of fabulous Lebanese mezze then follow on with lamb or chicken curries or one of the seafood dishes with the chef’s own homemade sauce, and end with a Lebanese coffee. The flavours blend marvelously. The smart dining rooms attract a much more varied clientele than you’d imagine in this student-heavy town, so the ambience is calm and friendly. Almaza is named for Lebanon’s world-famous beer, which is served here – a perfect complement to the Middle Eastern and subcontinental flavours. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 10pmSat & Sun: 11am - 12am Just across the street from the Odeon Cinema, Almaza is great for hashing over the plot points after a film. [moreless]

(29 -31 Old Crompton Street in London, United Kingdom)

Amalfi restaurant in Soho is an old-style Italian trattoria – cosy, cheerful and great value. Get a... table by the window and you can watch the world go by: fascinating viewing here in the heart of theatre-and-media land. Go easy on the delicious bread that comes with flavoured oil for dipping into, or you won’t have room for the gutsy penne arrabiata and the to-die-for tiramisu. In true Italian style, the coffee is excellent, the waiters are lively and the whole experience is a taste of la dolce vita. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 12amSun 10am - 11pm [moreless]

(108 Bridge Street in Warrington, United Kingdom)

Andalucia restaurant in Warrington has been a hit since it opened its doors. The ground floor recep...tion has funky exposed brick walls, squashy sofas and ethnic cushions. Upstairs you find a pair of chillout rooms with low-level, traditional seating and the proper dining room. Chef Ahmed Hassan’s last position was chef for the royal family of Dubai – here he creates vibrant, healthy Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal fruits, veg, fish and seafood and starches. Signature dishes include roasted leg of lamb marinated in special herbs and spices with seasoned rice, and mixed grill of marinated lamb and chicken served with salad and tahine sauce. Waitress Alex is famously gorgeous. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 5pm - 12amSat & Sun: 12pm - 12am Seriously, Alex was a catwalk model in Israel. But watch out – she also served in the Israeli army. [moreless]

(Aldermary House, 10-15 Queen St in London, United Kingdom)

Strong design, style and finesse combine to make Apt a super chic City venue much-liked by local unp...retentious money-makers. This is an all-round good-times venue. Filled with metro-chic furnishings, lounging sofas, sleek bars and luxurious leather, slate and steel details, Apt is dedicated to the three pillars of pleasure - lunching, lounging and dancing. From midday classic and cosmopolitan dishes from chicken Caesar ciabatta to teriyaki salmon skewers are on the menu. As for lounging - grab a sofa, sit back, and order a cool cocktail. When music volume rises, it's time to hit the dancefloor where party anthems, dance classics and pop toons all help the crowd let off steam after a hard day's work. Opening hours: Mon - Wed 12pm - lateThu - Fri 12pm - 3amSat available for private hire.Closed Sun. [moreless]

(Spanish Arch in Galway, Ireland)

Ard Bia Cafe + Restaurant is a must-eat Galway restaurant. In the daytime it’s a casual cafe at lun...chtime serving up inventive sandwiches on fabulous breads, soups and specials then in the evening it becomes a proper smart, artistic restaurant. Owner Aoibheann Macnamara is the genius of the place and her bright fizzing personality is everywhere, from the brilliant colours on the walls to the sleek design of it to the warmest of welcomes. Saturday and Sunday brunch are local institutions. Menu is Irish/Moroccan/North African eclectic. Don’t miss the amazing Gubeen antipasti plate or the seafood platters and do try the afternoon teas. Ard Bia just won Connacht Best Restaurant Award – too right. Opening hours: CafeMon - Sat: 10am - 3:30pmSun: 12pm - 3:30pmRestaurantThu - Sat: 6:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]