(New Street in Henley-on-thames, United Kingdom)

Hotel du Vin & Bistro restaurant and Henley-on-Thames are perfectly suited for one another – both lo...vely, British and in the very best of taste. Set behind the classic Georgian facade of the old Brakspears brewery near the Thames, the Bistro at Hotel du Vin takes full advantage of the stylish, distinctive atmosphere of the historic building. The Bistro offers a menu rooted in classic European cuisine with a contemporary edge with daily selections by head chef Matt Green-Armytage using fresh local produce. The extensive, eclectic exciting wine list features an impressive number of wines by the glass as well as irresistible daily -- good value -- wine specials. Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm & 7pm – 10pmFri & Sat: 12pm – 2.45pm & 7pm – 10.30pmSun: 12pm – 2.30pm & 7pm – 10pm [moreless]

(Crescent Road in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom)

The historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells with its burgeoning bar scene is home to Hotel Du Vin, the ...second of the celebrated hotel and restaurant chain. Set in a glorious 1762 sandstone mansion, the restaurant is as sumptuous as the rest of the spa hotel with a garden terrace offering unsurpassed views of Calverley Park, perfect for those warm summer evenings. The contemporary menu uses the very finest ingredients to produce attractive, mouth watering dishes accompanied, of course, by a selection of the excellent wines which have made the Hotel Du Vin chain so successful. For luxurious dining and a wine list to die for you won’t find better. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10pmFri: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10:30pm Sat: 12:30pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10:30pm Sun: 12:30pm - 2:15pm & 7pm - 10pm Hotel Du Vin has previously been awarded the Best UK Hotel Group Award. [moreless]

(356 W. 58th St., (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) in Manhattan, United States)

Feeling fabulous? Then the Hudson Cafeteria, the restaurant of the Hudson Hotel in Midtown Manhatta...n, is the place for you. Philippe Starck is the inspired designer of the cavernous Soho-meets-Hogwarts dining room, the food hall of the superhip Ian Schrager Hudson Hotel. There are long, dark wooden benches, great gothic carver chairs, great floor-to-ceiling cupboards drolly stocked with kitchen essentials (olive oil! pasta!), all surrounding an open central kitchen. The menu is modern comfort food – top of the pops is simple old macaroni and cheese. Try starter of tuna tartare with mustard oil and yugu vinaigrette, main course of lacquered king salmon with baby bok choy, lotus, flowering chive and candied ginger relish, and dessert of baked fudge with ovaltine ice cream. Private parties of up to 150 seated, 250 drinking and nibbling, can be groovily accommodated at the Hudson Cafeteria. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Sun - Wed 6:30am - 11:30pmThu - Sat 6:30am - 12am [moreless]

(33 Main Road in Romford, United Kingdom)

Psst... want to know a secret? OK – it’s “I Papparazzi” restaurant in Romford’s 4-star Coach House H...otel. Its Milan-born chef, who has won 2 Michelin stars, 3 Rosettes and Chef of the Year in the 2005 London Food & Drink Awards, has been wowing the world’s most famous names for years, and the hotel has itself won the LDF Hotel of the Year and the Havering Awards Business of the Year. Start with the staggeringly good provola al pomodoro, lightly grilled smoked mozzarella served over fresh spinach with tomato & balsamic glaze. Unusual, assured pasta dishes include pennette alla vodka, sautéed with fresh salmon. Follow with agnello aosta, lamb loin flavoured with rosemary, garlic and truffles, rolled in pancetta, char-grilled and served in a rich Barbera wine sauce – it’ll knock your socks off. Quick and easy to get to from central London (20 minutes by train), this is definitely one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Bravissimo. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 6:30am - 11pmSun 7am - 3:30pm [moreless]

(1 Piazza Ognissanti in Florence, Italy)

Restaurant InCanto is the place Florentine fashionistas come to sip and be seen. With a superb summe...r terrace with views of the Ponte Vecchio, the Belvedere and the Chiesa del Cestello – the restaurant is a super-luxe establishment located inside the Grand Hotel in an 18th century palazzo only moments away from the Uffizi Gallery. Tucked away inside the hotel's ornate interior, Restaurant InCanto is a swish and contemporary affair with leather seats, vanilla walls and chic chandeliers. Head Chef Fabrizio Innocenti is is famous for his award-winning Tuscan food, and we highly recommend the restaurant as a place to sample contemporary local cuisine with a side order of serious style. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Restaurant InCanto boasts a terrace with views of the Ponte Vecchio, the Belvedere and the Chiesa del Cestello... [moreless]

(Place du Fronton in Aïnhoa, France)

The Ithurria Isabal family have been welcoming guests to the Ithurria Hotel in Aïnhou, France, for t...hree generations. Set in the Basque countryside, the hotel has a warm, rustic ambience and is located close to the coast and the Spanish border. The dining room is the heart of the hotel, and with its terra cotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings and antique furniture the restaurant is ideal for cosy, romantic meals. Head Chef Xavier Isabal cooks up superb family recipes, and we love the Ithurria's signature foie gras pie cooked with ceps and fillets of wood pigeon served with a salad dressed with walnut oil and wild cherries in vinegar; and the Stephane cup – Bourbon vanilla ice cream with chantilly cream,grilled almonds and hot chocolate sauce. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Tue & Fri - Sun 12pm - 2pm & 7:30pm - 9pm Thu 7:30pm - 9pm Wed: closed The Ithurria Hotel has been in the Isabal family for three generations, and Head Chef Xavier isabal was trained by his father... [moreless]

(31 Place Vieille Halle aux Blés in Brussels, Belgium)

‘Respect and simplicity’ are the bywords of Jaloa, a modern French restaurant right on Brussels Plac...e de la Vieille Halle aux Blés. It’s near the Central train station, so you should give in to temptation and make this your first stop when you take the train in from the airport. Founded and run with passion and energy by chefs Gaetan Colin and Michel Robert, Jaloa is both smart and casual. The multi-level dining room is furnished with schoolroom-type chairs, scrubbed wood tables, brilliant modern paintings, and smart table settings. A private room seats intimate groups up to 16 diners, and hiring the entire restaurant makes parties up to 55 possible. Originally a wine bar, Jaloa’s wine list is as French as can be, and roams broadly through the regions. The menu is Mediterranean-inflected French with seasonal dishes. Try starter of carpaccio of beefheart tomatoes with rocket, main course of roasted turbotin with mixed mini-veg and creamed 30-year-old parmesan, and dessert of crème brûlée made with Madagascan vanilla. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(Praia da Falésia, PO BOX 644 in Albufeira, Portugal)

Tucked away inside the luxe Sheraton Algarve hotel in Praia de Falesia, the Jardim Colonial restaura...nt is a tropical escape complete with potted palms, tiled floors and tables classically dressed in burgundy and white linens. Ideal for candlelit tables for two, family nights out and post-pool snacks, the hotel sits on a cliff top surrounded by pine trees and has sweeping views of the Mediterranean, and the Jardim Colonial has a courtyard for al fresco dining. The menu here is a mix of regional Portuguese and international dishes, and you can choose from either a buffet or a la carte menu. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7pm - 10:30pm The Sheraton Algarve is perched on a clifftop in Praia de Falesia surrounded by pine trees... [moreless]

(28 Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Sabt Ben Daouad, Medina in Marrakech, Morocco)

This beautiful former Riyadh in the heart of the old Medina, Ksar el Hamra restaurant is considered ...to be one of the cornerstones of Marrakesh’s culinary scene. Chalky pink arches, glimmering candlelight, intricate tiling, antique pierced metal lanterns and delicate soft furnishings create a relaxed but very special ambience. Reflecting ancient culture but with modern accoutrements and conveniences, Ksar el Hamra is a must for local residents and visitors alike. In line with the spectacular surroundings, the cuisine is equally traditional, with real Moroccan specialities pastille and tagines perfected by the talented kitchen staff. Add to this occasional Moroccan themed entertainment and you really do have the ultimate Marrakesh experience. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 8pm - 11pm Sun: closed The restaurant is decorated in traditional Arabic-Moslem style... [moreless]

(6 Obere Weißgerberstraße in Vienna, Austria)

Retaining the true atmosphere and tradition of the Vienna beisel, Kuchlmasterei oozes historic charm.... Littered with eclectic artefacts and boasting a selection of dramatically decorated rooms Kuchlmasterei is somewhere where dining isn’t just a quick meal – it’s an experience. In the Garden of Eden frescoed walls are set off by leather studded seating for an almost medieval feel. Panoramic windows offer stunning views of the inner courtyard where a Renaissance well and waterfall add a dramatic feel to the green and sunny seating area. On menu rustic meets elegance with Viennese dishes such as suckling pig a favourite while Mediterranean fans are also catered for and an on site lobster aquarium offers unsurpassed freshness and flavour for seafood fans. [moreless]