(106 Boulevard Montparnasse in Paris, France)

Chez Clément bring their charming eccentricity to the Left Bank with this branch, set on one of the ...main boulevards, but feeling like a haven of peace and country tranquility. The provencal blue, the warm kitchen-y yellows, the sweet flowers, the collection of artefacts from around the world, the welcoming curved bar all combine to make this a comfortable and relaxing eating experience. The French menu varies with the season and includes dishes like starter of endive salad with curried apples, main course of platters of oysters and shellfish for oyster-lovers, and pudding of warm melted chocolate gateau with raspberry sorbet. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 8am - 12am [moreless]

(17 Boulevard des Capucines in Paris, France)

This branch of Chez Clément is very usefully set between the Opera and church of the Madeleine, and ...therefore in the heart of shopping-land, from Hermes to Christofle. Bring your weary shopped-out feet to Chez Clément and recharge your energies. This restaurant is lovely and eccentric, with a melange of fabrics, mirrors, antiques and souvenirs artfully arranged to create the ambience of a welcoming country auberge. The menu is French with inspirations from elsewhere. Share a platter of Chez Clément starters between two, then enjoy a main course of roasted salmon with rack of veg in caper juice, and pudding of citrus in all its states. Great for shellfish. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 8am - 12am [moreless]

(Aérogare des Invalides in Paris, France)

Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Chez Françoise h...as been a Paris institution since it was founded after the war, especially among politicians from just across the street as well as travellers, journalists and elegant Parisian society. It is set in the lower ground floor of the Aérogare des Invalides and is decorated in a smart, modern style that is also businesslike and welcoming. Quite a feat! There are also special jazz evenings. Hospitality here is famously warm. The traditional French menu includes dishes such as terrine of rabbit with small onions and spices, main course of steamed codfish with winter veg and aioli sauce, and desserts of crepes suzette 'Monsieur Ali'. Wines, cigars, and special menus are very good indeed. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable.Minimum booking size is 15 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 12am [moreless]

(60 W. 53rd St., (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) in Manhattan, United States)

China Grill restaurant, set in the CBS television corporation’s midtown Manhattan headquarters, attr...acts the sort of hip, hot, high-flying crowd that other restaurants would kill for. The bar is always heaving with an after-work crew, which makes the buzz here more of a roar. And the tables generally attract groups of more than two, simply because of the oversized portions designed with sharing in mind. The backlit pillars, French bistro-style wicker chairs, concert-hall height ceilings and marble inscriptions all combine into a thrilling ensemble. The menu is Eastern fusion and the portions, we repeat, are seriously large. Share starter of tempura sashimi with hot mustard champagne sauce, main course of Shanghai lobster with ginger, curry and crispy spinach, and the amazing banana boat dessert.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Tablefinder. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:45am - 5pm Mon - Wed 5:30pm - 11pm, Thu - Sat 5:30pm - 12am, Sun 5:30pm - 10pm [moreless]

(Castle Quay, Castlefield in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Voted one of the top ten places to dine by the riverside by the Sunday Times, you’ll find Choice tuc...ked away in a corner of Castlefield. The look is smart - cream leather seating, burgundy carpet and the exposed brick walls of the warehouse it once was. A friendly place, it prides itself on excellent food, wine and staff. Favourite staples of the largely seasonal menu are cottage pie, and Cumbrian lamb with colcannon potato and garlic and rosemary sauce. Excellent daily fish specials. Unusually, you can chose your wine from the walk in wine fridge. Occasional live piano music makes for even more atmosphere. Best table for two is number 17, by the arched window. A genuine destination restaurant. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(87 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction in London, United Kingdom)

Once you've visited Cinnamon Cay, a box-fresh, Australasian-slash-fusion restaurant, you'll want to ...tell everyone you know. Not only is the ambience relaxed and friendly, the cooking is positively original, with inventions like honey-roasted octopus, squid, and chorizo salad with marinated red onions, wild rocket and shaved manchego cheese. Classics like fillet steak with potato chips and homemade ketchup are absolutely spot on, too. Short, strong New World wine list. Be there first. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 6pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Pelham House, St Andrews Lane in Lewes, United Kingdom)

After five years on Lewes High Street, the vibrant Circa has taken up residence in the Pelham House ...Hotel, an elegant country house around the corner but still in the heart of town. With great views over the Sussex Downs, this energetic restaurant is on a mission to serve “global adventures on a plate”. Bravura and flair are Circa’s trademarks, and adventurous combos abound: you might begin with blue swimmer crab, paired with rainbow congee and goat’s cheese. The main courses offer equally bold groupings, like grilled fermented duck breast with toragashi rice press, white miso cream and steamed greens. And not to be outdone, desserts might include pistachio kulfi with saffron crunchy and poppy orange jelly. With daring ideas, turbo-charged execution and knockout flavours, Circa gives the hippest restaurants of neighbouring Brighton a serious run for their money. Opening hours: Mon - Fri Breakfast - 7am - 10am Sat - Sun 7:30am - 10:30amMon - Sun Lunch 12:pm - 2:30pmDinner 6:30pm - 9pm [moreless]

(51 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge in London, United Kingdom)

Opened in 1978, Ciro's Knightsbridge is the original pizzeria that gave birth to an international ch...ain of popular celebrity-themed Italian restaurants. Walls are covered in photos of the stars who come here, many with their arms round Ciro, the owner. And the menu lists which pizza they like best. Sophia Loren's favourite? Napoli - mozzarella, tomato, olives, capers and anchovies . Being a small place, the atmosphere here is always lively and really friendly. Regulars know that Ciro's is all about sharing tables, drinks and good times. From 9pm every night there's live music, from pop to jazz and Spanish flamenco. An unique place with lots of atmosphere, and great fun. Please note this restaurant does not take bookings for Sunday.This restaurant only takes bookings for 6 people or more. The last sitting time for dinner is 9:30pm. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6pm - 1amlast booking time is 9:30pm [moreless]

(16 Rue de Pas in Lille, France)

Restaurant Clément Marot in the touristic centre of Lille has history and style galore. The warm, r...ustic/modern dining room features peached paneling, antler chandeliers, wooden beams, and smart curving banquettes at circular tables. Chef Francois Vandeweghe uses the finest local and seasonal produce to create traditional dishes according to his mood – and remember that Lille is as much Flemish as French. The menu might include snail and tomato puff pastry tart with parsley sauce, veal kidneys with mustard and lemon sauce, and a marvelous rhubarb crumble with liquorice ice cream, followed by truly superb coffee. More than 250 wines await you in the cellar. For private dining, there are three rooms adaptable for banqueting, meetings or presentations. The elegant Chicoree Room seats up to 36 diners. The La Porte Room, with its grand, antique fireplace, private courtyard and cream walls, is superb for art exhibitions and cocktail parties. The Upper Room on the first floor seats up to 25. Get the full joie de vivre of Clément Marot – book a cookery lesson (in French) either privately or for your corporate group of 14 to 24, including apron, jacket and chef’s hat with the company logo and certificates of achievement. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Clément Marot organises cooking classes - please see details under the menu section. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm Sun: 12pm - 2:30pm [moreless]

(301 Argyle Street in Glasgow, United Kingdom)

You’ll find Collage in Glasgow’s Radisson SAS Hotel in Argyle Street. The name reflects the diversit...y of this lively restaurant’s food, an eclectic mix of cuisines that takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Europe. Start with farmhouse pate on toasted brioche or the deeply savoury green pea soup, then go for spit-roast chicken or asparagus ravioli. Meat is treated respectfully: both rib-eye and sirloin steaks are hung for 21 days, and the result is richly-flavoured beef that’s definitely a cut above. A Collage speciality is its range of one-plate dishes – Italian, French, Greek and Spanish, the latter piled with jamon, olives, chorizo, tortilla, manchego and tomato salad. The short but tempting dessert menu includes cranachan, a traditional Scottish pudding that mixes whisky and cream with oatmeal. Try it – it might sound strange but it’s awesome. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSun: 6pm - 10:30pm [moreless]