(Copthorne Hotel, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross in Cardiff, United Kingdom)

Raglans Restaurant in Cardiff’s Copthorne Hotel just four miles from the city centre is one of Cardi...ff’s undiscovered gems. The award-winning Raglans – AA rosette – is a rare beast in these parts, a fine-dining restaurant featuring local Welsh produce to create innovative dishes with Welsh flavour. Daily specials make the most of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The setting is terrific, too, an elegant, wood-paneled space with traditional décor, crisp table linens, and comfortable seating with views over a lake, yet not five minutes from the M4. The hotel also offers brilliant theatre dining. You enjoy a live musical show and three-course meal for one reasonable price. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 6:30pm - 9:30pm [moreless]

(9 Dam in Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Brasserie Reflet right on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is officially a National Monument, and not many res...taurants can make that claim. Opened in 1885, timeless Reflet has perfect Belle Epoque décor that will transport you back to that highly decorative age. There are soaring ceilings, ornate mouldings and carvings, fluted columns, luxurious drapery and all done in shades of cream and gold and terracotta. The modern menu has its roots in fine Burgundian cooking, including dishes like tempura of smoked eel with potato salad and lemon crème fraiche, main course of trio of veal, or speciality like Chateaubriand for two, and dessert of classic Crêpes Suzette made tableside. There are daily and Taste the Season menus, and the solid wine list includes ten by the glass. Reflet’s delightful surroundings accommodate up to 60 in groups, and we are sure the central location, historic ambience, lovely surroundings and association with the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and all its facilities (including hard-to-find car parking) would make this a popular choice for successful gatherings. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable.Last booking time is 8pm. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 5:30pm - 11pmLast booking time is 8pm [moreless]

(32 Große Hamburger Straße in Berlin, Germany)

Remake restaurant in Berlin’s Mitte quarter is a lively, adventurous eaterie that’s a destination fo...r foodies. The sign in front says ‘wine, enjoyment and emotion’ and that’s how proprietor Stefan Dreier likes it. A native of Austria – check out the wine list – Dreier has created a warm, relaxed place for easy meals of both traditional and creative cuisine. The finest, freshest ingredients are employed to create dishes in quirky combinations that really work. Chef Andreas Dietrich offers you dishes like quail breast with bitter chocolate foam and berry reduction or scallops in pumpkin and passion fruit sauce or menthol perfumed chocolate souffle with pineapple. Let the hip, friendly staff direct you through the three, four, five or six course degustation menu, then sit back and enjoy the very smart crowd who gather in this well-designed, low key dining room with its terracotta and cappuccino foam coloured walls, tiled floors and recessed lighting. A great place for hip business entertaining or gathering with friends. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 5pm - 12am [moreless]

(164 Rue du Midi in Brussels, Belgium)

Resource restaurant is a Brussels centre of Slow Food. This elegant restaurant is the offspring of ...award-winning chef Christian Baby Yumbi and his wife and partner, the multilingual Sarah Alewaters. A short stroll from the Grand Place and Manneken Pis, this shop-front eaterie is decorated with taste and restraint – exposed brick or cream-coloured walls, chocolate leather chairs and banquettes, glowing white table linen, muted modern art, a terrace for warm weather, a dash of scarlet here and there. Re-Source is a restaurant with a philosophy, to propagate modernity in a cuisine that respects tradition. The Congolese Yumbi, who trained in some of Paris’s starriest kitchens, has created an urbane, innovative style of cooking. The emphasis is on fresh fish and veg, and dishes may include starter of Breton langoustines in two preparations, roasted in the shell and in cannelloni, main course of planked mackerel with artichoke mayonnaise and garlic powder, and dessert of classic tarte fine au citron. Expect a degustation of fresh seasonal veg and an entremet ‘of the moment’. A slow food menu changes daily according to the season, market and mood of the chef. The wine list is weighted toward ‘natural’ wines. Small private parties up to 35 can enjoy memorable meals here. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue- Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10pm Sat 7pm - 10pm Sun - Mon : closed all day [moreless]

(17 The Esplanade, Fowley in , United Kingdom)

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is the third Cornish restaurant from this well-respected chef in four years.... Located in the recently referbed Marina Villa Hotel, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw plays up to its seaside digs with a relaxed nautical-style theme, but never detracts from its stunning views over the Fawey estuary. The a la carte menus feature solid choices for each course, including a starter of cured salmon with marinated beetroot risotto, horseradish and dill, mains like venison, parsnips, red cabbage, chocolate and thyme, and a good range of modern-yet-traditional puds. With its close proximity to the sea, you really can’t go wrong with any of the seafood selections -- but it’s also hard to resist the local meats. - Parties of up to 6 people can eat from the a la carte menu. - Groups of up to 12 people can eat from the tasting menu Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 7pm - 9pmFri - Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm [moreless]

(1 Culduthel Road in Inverness, United Kingdom)

Rocpool Reserve is the swanky Italian restaurant inside the acclaimed Rocpool Reserve boutique hotel... in Inverness. Individually styled using a pallette of soft cream, cardinal red and coal black resulting in a intimate, modern dining experience, for lunch or dinner the vibe is informal and chilled. Rocpool Reserve restaurant is fabulously fresh, sensationally seasonal and features wine specially chosen from small vineyards. Award winning chef Davey Aspin uses his skills to create fresh seasonal dishes that start with the best ingredients, cooked perfectly and presented dramatically to satisy all senses. Watch lights glint on the river as you dine à la carte, or choose a seat on the climate-controlled balcony. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10pmSun: 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10pm Rocpool Reserve Restaurant won the Scottish Boutique Hotel of the year award 2006. [moreless]

(4 Lungarno Corsini in Florence, Italy)

You can’t help but be inspired when in the beautiful surroundings of Florence – a city straight out ...of a fairy tale. And the owners of Rossini, one of the premier restaurants in the area, clearly felt that very same inspiration. The gorgeous interior has a classically romantic feel, red and white lending a traditional feel to modern shapes and high, arched ceilings making the most of the historic building. Wall lights illuminate attractive art works while a draped curtain separates the main dining hall from an intimate side room where just a handful of guests can dine in peace and quiet. The Michelin starred kitchen, run by Andrea Mazzoni, creates a fabulous fusion of contemporary and tradition cuisine. The menu constantly changes, embracing Tuscan traditions whilst infusing dishes with new and exotic ideas. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 10 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 €30 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 48 houres or for a no show Opening hours: Thu - Tue 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Wed: closed Rossini’s cellar has around 1200 wines to choose from... [moreless]

(23 Calle San Fernando in Seville, Spain)

Just opposite the Hotel Alfonso XIII in historical central Seville, Salvador Rojo restaurant won’t f...ail to delight a genuine foodie. Something of a star, Salvador is one of Andalucia’s most inventive young chefs, having one many a prize for his ‘tapas creativas.’ Formal without being fussy, this small, chic restaurant of his offers superbly reinvented Andalucian dishes like bull's tail lasagne, ham and fried baby garlic, and garlicky gazpacho. Tapas are served at the front bar. In summer, it's worth making a play for one of the tables on the small but lovely walled terrace out the back. The charming Salvador Rojo staff make diners feel special with excellent service. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 2pm - 5pm & 8:30pm - 11:50pm Sun 2pm - 5pm The patio is next to the Alcázar of Seville Royal Palace... [moreless]

(23 Orchard Street in London, United Kingdom)

Sequoia at rubylo is a subtle mix of restaurant, dj bar, and club. Sequoia at rubylo entices you wi...th acres of comfortable leather banquettes, like a 21st century gentlemen’s club with a fantastic bar and great music. The shining ceiling, chocolately brown palette, glowing fireplace and trendy details all come together in a very modern way. Sequoia at rubylo’s short menu includes starter of home made spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce and main course of beefburger in toasted ciabattra with tomato and red onion, fries and salad. You should give some careful consideration to the ‘Home Grown’ section of the drinks menu. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 6pm - 2am [moreless]

(25 Via Luigi Settembrini in Rome, Italy)

Settembrini restaurant in Rome near the media-hub Piazza Mazzini shows how chic design slips effortl...essly into an ancient setting and attracts a very cool, relaxed crowd. Chef Luigi Nastri lets his evolving space change over the day from a quick-lunch diner to tea lounge and wine bar to full evening restaurant, where his perfectly-sourced ingredients shine in creative dishes with traditional roots. Settembrini is an exciting restaurant where you can enjoy authentic gnocchi stuffed with ricotta, spinach, tomato and soft egg followed by hamburger of Piemonte beef with pepper ketchup, accompanied by a constantly-evolving wine list from small, regional producers. Settembrini’s details are right, from the tasting menu to the superb cheeses to the homemade breads. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3:30pm & 8pm - 11:30pm Sun: closed Settembrini is named for Luigi Settembrini, writer, exile and hero of the Risorgimento who, as a young man, held the position of ‘Professor of Eloquence’... [moreless]