(9 Calle Genaro Parladé in Seville, Spain)

Just moments from the banks of the river and the Parque de Maria Luisa is the genteel Antares restau...rant. Part of the sports club of the same name this is far from the world of the post match café. In fact Antares Restaurant offers one of Seville’s most luxurious atmospheres. Well heeled clientele love the regal décor – the red and white colour scheme, the toile wallpaper and the classical busts and gilt framed mirrors – while the superb food is so beautifully presented it would be just as at home in a country house hotel. Using excellent local produce the kitchen provides a variety of wonderful dishes to please both eyes and tastebuds. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 20 people or more, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of €25 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 3 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Fri 1pm - 4pm & 8:30pm - 10:30pm Sat 1pm - 4pm Sun: closed Antares also provides a charitable foundation, The Antares Foro Foundation... [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]

(55 High Street in Romford, United Kingdom)

Aroma restaurant in the heart of Romford wants to give you the best Indian experience possible. The... contemporary dining room has a relaxed ambience with smart creamy walls, classic pillars, regal upholstered chairs and white table linens. The menu includes all your favourites Indian dishes plus a few very special inventions: Roshney, chicken or lamb tikka with garlic, green chilli, tomatoes and green pepper, and Rajeswari, chicken tikka with fresh herbs, tomatoes, chutneys, coriander, green chillies and garlic. Prices are very reasonable and the set meals and Create Your Own option are both a downright steal. Live music, well-chosen drinks and commendable service make Aroma a great night out. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 5:30pm - MidnightFri & Sat 5:30pm - 1amSun 5:30pm - Midnight [moreless]

(22 Rue de la Barre in Lille, France)

Au Gout du Jour restaurant in the heart of Lille is exactly what it says – the best, freshest flavou...rs of the market transformed by chef Caroline Dubuisson into seasonal dishes with more than a touch of innovation. The menu is organized into ‘Instincts’ and ‘Creations, and it is a point of honour at Au Gout du Jour that absolutely everything is made right here, from veg to sauces to desserts. The restaurant itself is terrifically warm and attractive, with bistro seating, colourful place settings, wrought iron chandeliers and charming décor that all add up to a relaxed setting for Dubuisson’s high-calibre cuisine. Dishes may include smoked duck breast and kiwi with honey vinaigrette, scallops flambéed with Calvados, and coffee-speculoos crème brulee, though top marks might just go to the restaurant’s own carbonade. Reasonable, interesting wines, well-priced menus and friendly service. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Please note that this restaurant only take bookings up to 10 people. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sun - Mon : closed all day Au Gout du Jour is a favourite of the local Club des Bons Vivants... [moreless]

(176 Avenue de Rimiez, Aire Saint Michel in Nice, France)

Located on the Avenue de Rimiez in Nice, Au Rendez Vous des Amis is a traditional French restaurant ...serving contemporary Provençal cuisine. The bistro-style dining room has a chic, rustic décor with fresh citrus-coloured walls and an abundance of fresh flowers, and the restaurant also has a shady summer terrace for al fresco dining. The unpretentious menu at Au Rendez Vous des Amis includes classics such as the terrine of asparagus served with smoked salmon and chive cream; the pork spare ribs sautéed with sage and hazelnuts; and the chocolate fondant served with banana cream or ice cream. Au Rendez Vous des Amis restaurant has an excellent wine list, and is situated only ten minutes from the centre of town. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon & Thu - Sun 12pm - 1:30pm & 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tue - Wed : closed Au Rendez Vous des Amis is renowned for its contemporary Provençal cuisine. [moreless]

(Le Bourg in Pierrefitte en Auge, France)

Lazy lunches and romantic rendezvous were surely invented for this charming restaurant in the lush N...ormandy countryside. Located in the village of Pierrefit-en-Auge just outside of Deauville, Auberge des Deux Tonneaux is set inside a traditional French thatched cottage and enjoys magnificent views of the Touques Valley. With beamed ceilings, rustic wooden furniture, leather sofas and whitewashed walls, this restaurant boasts a stunning summer terrace and original fireplaces, making it an ideal setting all year round. Auberge des Deux Tonneaux is renowned for its authentic regional cuisine, and signature dishes include the duck foie gras served with cider jelly; the haddock served with a lentil salad; and the warm Pont-l'Eveque cheese tart with forest mushrooms. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 12pm - 2pm & 6:30pm - 9pm Sun - Mon: closed Auberge des Deux Tonneaux is set in cider country, and tonneaux means 'barrels' in English... [moreless]

(134 Curtain Road in London, United Kingdom)

A huge Victorian warehouse that was once Brick Lane Music Hall is now a funky European café bar spec...ialising in cocktails and imported beers, particularly Belgian beers. Centrepiece of the vast space is a 120-foot central pewter bar above which huge wooden beams span the length of the room. An assortment of comfy banquette seating and sofas surround the bar together with plain wood tables and chairs. The white walls are used for modern art and photography exhibitions. Nice, funky people like to hang out here, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when DJs spin the decks. Lunchtimes see a mainly local business crowd turn up for a quick burger or salad, while dip plates and antipasti – sharing food – are a hit come supper time. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 10am - midnightFri - Sat 10am - 1amSun 11am - 23:30pm [moreless]

(191 Worple Road, Raynes Park in London, United Kingdom)

Bar 191 is a newly opened wine bar serving tapas, located next door to The Aviary restaurant in Rayn...es Park. Here you can drink and eat in a stylish but relaxed environment that is meditarranean in feel with a hint of art deco classic design. The carefully selected wine list is comprehensive, featuring a mixture familiar favourites and classics as well as a good helping of less known but nevertheless excellent wines from around the world. Many are available by the glass and some by the half bottle. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 11pm [moreless]

(12 Richtergasse in Vienna, Austria)

Nothing is more now than mid-century design. At Restaurant Beim Novak, in the epicenter of bustling ...Vienna is Novak, you’ll find just that. Sharing a name with a 1950s icon (though named for the family who founded it), Novak has the very same cool, mid-century chic as the ice maiden star of Vertigo but far more warmth than any Hitchcock heroine could muster. Soaring windows overlook a green and pleasant courtyard, flooding the busy dining room with light. The menu, outstanding and celebrated in gastronomic circles, is known for its sophisticated Viennese and Austrian specialties. The chef puts much thought in to his dishes and offers surprise touches to delight his customers, ranging from beautiful presentation to delicious additional dishes presented to unwitting customers. Cancellations must be made at least 48hrs before the reservation takes place. The table is kept only 15 minutes Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11:30am - 3pm 6pm - 11:30pm Situated in a 200 year old building, Beim Novak has been running, in various guises, since 1937. [moreless]