(Clarion Hotel & Leisure Centre, Langley Drive in Crawley, United Kingdom)

Next time you’re flying via Gatwick it’s worth a detour to Crawley’s Cube Restaurant, which opened i...n July 2005 as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment of the Clarion Hotel Gatwick. The all-day menu has a generous range of dishes for every time of day. If you’re filling up on real food before being subjected to aero-fodder, the char-grilled pork and apple sausages with fried egg and bubble and squeak should hit the spot. If you’re after something lighter, the imaginative sandwiches include scrambled egg and bacon panini, warm chicken Caesar ciabatta, smoked salmon bagel and a classic club sandwich. And if you’re after a chilli hit, there’s a selection of spicy curries, including one for veggies. Décor is cool and contemporary and there’s a stylish bar for drinks beforehand. Sundays feature the Dip and Dine lunch, when guests can swim free of charge in the hotel’s attractive indoor pool before lunch. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 6.30am - 10.30am & 6pm - 10.30pm [moreless]

(4 Calle Mendez Nuñez in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain)

Truly international, Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Dafne is a Greek restaurant with the kitchen run by ch...ef-patron Tassos Kotsekidis. In the centre of town the restaurant is small but perfectly formed with a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable feel. Images of Greece throughout history line the walls, the ideal accompaniment to traditional Grecian food and drinks – we recommend enjoying your meal with a refreshing Mythos beer – while the service is friendly and helpful, with staff ready to translate the menu for those of you less than familiar with the language. Desserts are truly sinful, ranging from glorious yoghurt with honey through to some devilish chocolate cake. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 1pm - 4:30pm & 8pm - 11:30pm The Greek owner of Dafne, Tassos K, has been in business in Tenerife for over 25 years... [moreless]

(14 Notting Hill Gate in London, United Kingdom)

What you love about Italy is here in Notting Hill. This storefront restaurant offers the charm, war...mth, and friendliness of the Italians as well as their unsurpassed cuisine in a dining room that is welcoming to all. The menu is classic Italian, with starters of prosciutto and melon, pizzas, pastas like traditional lasagne al forno, main of veal piccata in butter and lemon sauce, and pudding of zabaglione for two. Linger over a bottle of wine and then the superb coffee. The decor is low-key and comfortable and they won't throw you off the table if you're enjoying a long meal. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pmMon - Sun 5.30pm - 11.15pm [moreless]

(29 Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam, Netherlands)

De Waaghals restaurant lies a short stroll from the heart of Amsterdam’s museum district, in De Pijp..., a bit off the tourist path. For twenty-five years it has attracted scads of devoted diners from all over for its top-notch vegetarian cuisine. The décor is smartly white and bright, drenched with sunlight, with red and wood-toned fittings. A changing array of art lines the walls, celebrating other cultures or displaying the beauty of nature and its creatures. Each month the menu features the cuisine of a different country – often related to the artwork -- alongside the Classic, vegan and children’s menus. Recent offerings included specialities of Portuguese pea, courgette and mint omelet and ‘hammered potatoes’. De Waaghals classic dishes include fresh artichoke with herb mayo, mushroom risotto with parmesan, grilled aubergine with tomato sauce, and vegan banana pie. The ingredients are as organic as is humanly possible, as is the wine and (often local) beer list. Even the coffee and loo roll are biologically sound. In summer the lovely, small garden comes into use. De Waaghals’ ambience is informal, relaxed and very, very friendly. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sun 5pm - 11pm Mon: closed all day In 2006 they have celebrated their 25th Anniversary [moreless]

(Unit R2, Festival Place in Baisingstoke, United Kingdom)

Dexters forms part of Festival Place, the leisure complex in Basingstoke town centre. A slick red an...d black décor covered in images of Hollywood icons gives away the type of food you can tuck into here. One of many restaurants in the Food Court, Dexters’ USP is its chargrilled burgers. From a choice of nine, including two veggie. diners inevitably choose the jalapeno - £8.95’s worth of jalapeno guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce and sour cream in a sesame bun. Yum. The all-day menu also has breakfasts, salads, chargrills and seriously tempting desserts. Come evenings, candles are lit and the atmosphere softens. Weekends are a family affair. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 11pmSun: 10am - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Unit 11 , Xscape Centre in Castleford, United Kingdom)

Settle into a red leather booth and enjoy a bit of New York ambience in Dexter's in Castelford's XSc...ape Centre. Hungry families of snowboarders, ten-pin bowlers and laserzone warriors head from the centre's entertainment attractions to this American-style chargrill restaurant and get their strength back with hearty steaks, burgers and ribs. Everyone's big on The Combo, a monster plate of 4oz rump steak, baby back ribs, chicken skewers and homemade coleslaw, £14.95. For those who've been there are lighter brunch options, from scrambled eggs to pancakes, sandwiches and salads. An outdoor patio area, enclosed by giant ferns, offers a place for a relaxed bottle of solid house wine. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 11pmSun: 12pm - 10pm [moreless]

(36 - 38 Abbeville Road , Clapham in London, United Kingdom)

Dexters is the American place among a clutch of chain restaurants on Clapham's Abbeville Road. The l...ook is decidedly New York - dark wood, black and red furnishings, and monochrome photos of James Dean, Marilyn and co. You're pretty much guaranteed a laid back, friendly atmosphere because the crowd is more often than not made up of regulars; young families by day, and a slightly more grown up set at night when the lights are dimmed. Pick of the menu is the chargrill steaks and burgers. And from the junior menu, fish and chips, and hot dogs. Weather permitting, it's nice to sit on the handful of tables outside. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 12pm - 11pmFri: 12pm - 11:30pmSat: 10am - 11:30pmSun: 10am - 10pm [moreless]

(Unit 23, Xscape cnetre , Ground Floor in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)

With so much energy being expended at Xscape, Milton Keyne's Mecca to extreme sports, its no wonder ...Dexters is almost always packed with hungry families and young professionals feasting on the all-American menu. Dexters specialises in chargrills - fresh 8oz steaks, chicken wings, baby back ribs, and big burgers like the classic with bacon and cheese; all served with chips. Kids get their own menu and meal deals, plus a colouring sheet and crayons. The split-level space near the Snowdome feels very New York - all black, red and white. And the vibe is always relaxed and sociable. Gets very busy at weekends. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 10pmFri & Sat: 10am - 11pmSun: 10am - 10:30pm [moreless]

(20 Bellevue Road , Wandsworth Common in London, United Kingdom)

Dexter’s on the edge of Wandsworth Common is a magnet for Balham’s buggy brigade. And no wonder. Its... family-friendly credentials are second to none, with a dedicated kids menu featuring organic dishes, meal deals from £5.95, and a genuine tolerance of crayons, sticky fingers and prams. Come evening, the wood-beamed dining room becomes more grown up, and the atmosphere relaxes. The all-day menu ranges from a full English breakfast and pancakes, to big healthy salads (you choose the dressing), via American-style chargrilled meats, and Dexter’s famed 6oz burgers. Veggies can join in with a Puy lentil and vegetable burger. Did we warn you about the amazing ice-cream desserts? We have now. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 11pmSat: 10am - 11pmSun: 10am - 10:30pm TV chefs Ainsley Harriott and Keith Floyd have both been spotted here. [moreless]

(23 Church Street in Weybridge, United Kingdom)

Dexters is Weybridge's American restaurant, and a hit with families. The black, red and white New En...gland meets New York themed is surprisingly comforting. Every night sees regulars chatting in the bar with a bottle wine after work. By day, the place is usually busy with local business people and young families; the kids love being handed crayons with their colouring-in menu. Food is classic American diner - baby back ribs, 8oz steaks, and a choice of nine burgers, all served with chips. The classic with bacon and cheese, and the jalapeno with guacamole, cheese, sour cream and Mexican hot sauce sell best. Lovely staff. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 11pmSat: 11am - 11pmSun: 11am - 10:30pm PR guru Max Clifford has been spotted here. [moreless]