(2 Rue Cambon in Paris, France)

Need a classic French brasserie serving both international favourites and French regional specialtie...s? Looking for it in the heart of the First, close to the Tuileries, Place de la Concorde and other tourist top ten sights? We've found Chez Flottes, a relaxed and informal brasserie kitted out in wood bar and panelling, Art Deco paintings, tiled floor, and loads of Art Nouveau stained glass to give the dining rooms an amber glow. Try starter of classic French onion soup or foie gras, main course of leg of lamb, and pudding of tarte tatin. Good country wines. Voted best brasserie in Paris by 'Le Figaro' (17/18 Sept 2005) Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7am - 2am (Last orders at 12.30am) [moreless]

(39 Boulevard du Temple in Paris, France)

This charming and historic brasserie from the 1930's grew out of a foodstall owned by one Robert Jen...ny, a native of Strasbourg. Decorated with lovely marquetry and panelling, light bright windows, scarlet banquettes and antique details, Chez Jenny still offers the best of Alsatian cuisine to a loyal and ravenous clientele served by waitresses in regional costume. Try dishes like starter of Alsatian cervelas sausage in ravigote with warm potatoes, main course of roasted pork caramelised with honey on superb sauerkraut, and pudding of poached pears with pear sorbet and eau de vie. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 12am [moreless]

(6 Guy Street in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom)

Chico’s is undoubtedly one of Leamington Spa’s most lively eateries. From the friendly staff to the... fun groups of young people who seem to surround the tables night after night this was never going to be the place for a stuffy three course meal. However, far from being a High Street theme restaurant Chico’s feels very much like one of those gems you might stumble across on holiday and return to night after night. From the moment you arrive, roll up your sleeves, and get stuck in to those South American inspired cocktails to the moment you declare yourself defeated by the hearty portions of quesadilla and chilli you just know you’ll be back. Please give 24 hours notice for any cancellation. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 10:30pmSat & Sun: 12pm - 10:30pm Chico’s was among the restaurants nominated for a Godiva Award, recognising the best in Coventry and Warwickshire’s leisure industry, in 2006. [moreless]

(1 Brunswick Square, Brindleyplace in Birmingham, United Kingdom)

When the smart, sleek City Cafe went up in Birmingham a while back, hopes were high for a new destin...ation to meet, dine, and hang out, City Cafe has surpassed them all. The very smart and light dining room, with its sleek lines and modern decor, is a terrific spot, as is the terrace outside on the piazza. The cuisine could be termed modern international. Try starter of seared Jamaican jerk hake with fried plantain and coconut sauce, main course of confit of rare breed Duroc pork with Cox's apple and thyme crust, grain mustard and mash, and pudding of Irish coffee mousse with mini doughnuts. See what we mean? The staff and wines are top-notch also. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSat: 1pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSun & Bank Holidays: 7pm - 9.30pm [moreless]

(Finniestoun Quay in Glasgow, United Kingdom)

When City Cafe in Glasgow's swanky, modern new City Inn chose Richard Lyth, they found a man who wou...ld take this hotel dining room and make it some place special. The modern decor helps, all right, as does the location and the spiffy staff, but he is using all his expertise to create stunning modern cuisine that incorporates the best of Scottish raw materials. Try starter of Loch Fyne smoked salmon with lemon and capers, then main course of new season roast chump of lamb with chorizo ratatouille and confit new potatoes, and pudding of pecan and toffee tart with creme fraiche. Speaking of location, the fantastic riverside terrace on Finnieston Quay is the place to soak up the sun and a very relaxed and welcoming ambience. And with SECC right next door, City Cafe is the place to meet before and chill after concerts and events. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSun: 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 9:30pm [moreless]

(5 Ave de Outubro, 180A in , Portugal)

This salubrious seafood establishment has earned itself a reputation as one of the best fish joints ...in town, and we'd have to agree. With its daily fresh fish display, cornflower blue walls and crisp white linens, Clube do Peixe has a chic yet cosy vibe and a unique Mediterranean-inspired menu which has Lisbon's fish fanatics flocking back for more. The seafood here is cooked simply and can be grilled, pan-fried or cooked on the cataplana grill and comes served with vegetables, salad or stew. Clube do Peixe is the perfect place for posh lunches with friends, business dining and romantic tables for two, and the restaurant is always buzzing with a stylish Lisbon crowd. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm & 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed Club do Peixe is known as one of the best seafood restaurants in Lisbon... [moreless]

(57 Whitworth Street West in Manchester, United Kingdom)

To successfully transform a huge railway arch into a popular Italian restaurant you need gusto and v...ision. Fortunately, the friendly people behind Manchester’s Cocotoo have plenty of both. What’s most distinctive about this wonderfully over-the-top venue is its beautiful arched ceilings – colourful domes are painted with spectacular replicas of Sistine Chapel frescoes. Twinkly lights, a happy crowd and water features contribute further to a memorable night out. Reliably fresh pasta, pizzas and well-made Italian classics are prepared in full view in an open kitchen. Cocotoo is very much a stalwart of the city’s thriving restaurant scene, great for pre-theatre suppers if you're visiting the nearby Palace, and a favourite venue for showbiz parties. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2:15pm5:30pm - 11:15pm [moreless]

(Holiday Inn Norwich City Airport, Cromer Road, Norfolk in Norwich, United Kingdom)

Just two miles from Norwich City Centre, the Concorde Restaurant in the Holiday Inn Norwich does a f...abulous traditional carvery lunch. Start with roast tomato and red pepper soup, or browse the cold table groaning with salads, seafoods, pâtés and continental meats. Then launch yourself on the impressive joints of meat: there’s roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, roast turkey with all the trimmings and honey-roasted gammon with English mustard. If you’re not in the mood for a roast, try sautéed chicken with lemon and chorizo sausage, baked supreme of salmon with capers and olives, tortellini formaggio with a creamy pesto sauce or good old-fashioned lasagna. Finish with cheese and biscuits, fresh fruit salad or some naughty-but-nice cakes and pastries. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2pm & 6:30pm - 11pmSat & Sun: 12:30pm - 2pm & 6:30pm - 11pm [moreless]

(21 Boulevard Jean Baptiste Lebas in Lille, France)

Located on the Boulevard Jean Baptiste Lebas in an old cheese warehouse in Lille, La Cour des Vignes... is a chic restaurant spread out over three different dining environments. The sunny covered courtyard is perfect Sunday brunches and business meetings, while the bar – with moody lighting and cosy leather armchairs – is perfect for after-work cocktails and light bites. The salon – with an ethnic theme – is perfect for romantic evening meals. We love the innovative menu at La Cour des Vignes, and signature dishes include the beef carpaccio lightly spiced with paprika and served with apples and salad; the skewer of the sea with mullet, cuttlefish and prawns served with ratatouille; and the roasted sirloin of beef with shallot butter. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Tue & Thu - Fri 11:30am - 2pm & 7:30pm - 11:30pm Sat 7:30pm - 11:30pm Sun 11:30am - 2pm Wed: closed La Cour des Vignes is located inside an old cheese warehouse in Lille... [moreless]

(113 Buccleuch St in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Coyaba means paradise, and on a sleety day this warm and vibrant restaurant fits the bill. This awar...d-winning family-run restaurant, the only Jamaican restaurant in all Scotland, is just as warm in its welcome as in its decor. The walls and tables are brightly kitted out in colours of fruits and the earth, and the Caribbean sounds wafting out over diners complete the island ambience. The menu is authentically Jamaican, created along Rastafarian principles, so you'll find no dairy or wheat. Try starter of classic ital soup, main course of authentic curry goat and dessert of ginger lime polenta cake. Do not miss the nutmeggy Guinness punch. Reggae fans may starspot visiting musicians here. Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 6pm - 10pmFri & Sat: 6pm - 11pmSun: 6pm - 10pm [moreless]