(Melia White House Hotel, Albany Street in London, United Kingdom)

L'Albufera is one of two respected restaurants at the 582-room four star deluxe Melia White House on... a corner of Regent’s Park. Taking pride in its role as the flagship dining room of the Spanish-owned hotel, the formal setting features large, well-spaced tables and generously-proportioned armchairs creating a very comfortable environment. A distinctively Spanish menu is evenly split into tempting sections of tapas – such as cabrales cheese with apple and herb toast – salads, fish and seafood, meat and rice dishes. Pick of the bunch is the paellas - said to be amongst the best in London. Choose from house paella with lobster and squid, vegetarian (cooked with organic rice), Spanish creamy rice, and even noodle paellas. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7pm - 10.30pm [moreless]

(9 - 11 Rue du Colisée in Paris, France)

Need a cosy spot to hang out with mates? Or an intimate nook to share with the one you adore? Then t...hink of l'Appart, a cosy, intimate and comforting spot just off the Champs-Elysees where you'll find a welcoming but small-scale restaurant with a library room, sofas in front of the fire, and a hideaway cellar. l'Appart is short for 'flat', so you know what they're aiming for and the owners have hit the mark. Decor is not like your front room, but smart, with a big bar where superb cocktails are concocted. Menu is modern French. Try starter of marinated salmon sushi style, main coure of roast duck breast with sweet turnips, and pudding of lemon tart with marshmallow meringue and candy ice cream. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 3:30pm & 7pm - 12am [moreless]

(3 Rue Saint Philippe du Roule in Paris, France)

L’Arome restaurant in Paris’ Golden Triangle a short toddle from the Champs-Elysees is not only a ve...ry fine bistrot, but also a breath of fresh air in a part of the capital that is filled with either high-end dining or quick-fill tourist canteens. L’Arome, under the care of patron Eric Martins (formerly of Guy Savoy, Lucas Carton and the French air force) and his wife, is a beautiful, warm restaurant in tones of taupe and coral with high ceilings and Murano lighting, perfect for both business lunches and relaxed dining. New chef Thomas Boullault offers a seasonal menu of refined, inventive cooking, dishes like green asparagus with smoked salmon and lemon and vanilla marmalade, and pan-fried beef fillet with tarragon and salt-crusted beets. There’s a tasting menu, a pretty irresistible lunchtime formule and the option of shavings of black truffle on many of the dishes for an extra supplement. Excellent wines and thoughtful, attentive service. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sat - Sun : closed Monthly wine-tasting evenings... [moreless]

(Morgadinhos in Vilamoura, Portugal)

Set inside the exclusive five-star Vila Sol retreat, L'Olive is an award winning fine dining restaur...ant with a super-sleek interior and premier views of the hotel's golf course. Surrounded by 150 hectares of countryside, L'Olive attracts gourmands from all over the Algarve and beyond, and its chic dining room is decorated with plush gunmetal grey carpets and walls, Moroccan lamps and striped tablecloths. Head Chef Tell Wagner subscribes to the Alain Ducasse school of gastronomy, and his menu is prepared with the finest French and Italian herbs, flowers, fresh mushrooms, truffles and morels. Foie gras, scallops and home-baked breads are specialties here, along with the extensive wine list chosen from Portugal and France's most famous wine regions. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon & Thu & Sat - Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Head Chef Tell Wagner is inspired by Alain Ducasse's cooking... [moreless]

(23 Rue de Rollebeek in Brussels, Belgium)

La Clef des Champs restaurant is one of Brussels’ favourites. Down a narrow street off the Place du... Grand Sablon, in one of the city’s irresistibly charming districts, this intimate, romantic restaurant has a large terrace outside where, if weather permits, you can complete the illusion that you’re in the south of France. Run by the charming Bouillots, monsieur cooks and madame greets you at the door. This is authentic Lyonnais and Provencal cooking, changing seasonally. Try ravioli of crab in light curry sauce, cassoulette of ris de veau with port and mushroom jus, or enjoy a quite incredible cassoulet. The wine list includes some lesser-known labels that deserve discovery. Please inform the restaurant if you are running late. Your table will be kept for up to 15 minutes if you fail to show on time. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table for 7 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 20€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Opening hours: Tue - Sat 12pm - 2pm & 7:30pm - 10pm Sun: 12pm - 2pm Mon: closed all day [moreless]

(8 Rue Mabillon in Paris, France)

This delightful, romantic, ravishing small restaurant is set in a side street just a few steps from ...St Sulpice (You've read The DaVinci Code, haven't you?) in the arty neighbourhood of St Germain. Recently renovated, it is now decorated in shades of bright yellow and blood red, but it is the all-season terrace, with its awnings and charming fountain, that really make La Petite Cour irresistible. That and the high-quality modern French cooking. Chef Emmanual Gomez's menu follows the seasons, featuring dishes like starter of crayfish and lentil soup, main course of veal liver cassis with parsnip puree, and dessert of fresh figs in spiced syrup. Very good service. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Sun - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat 7pm - 11pm [moreless]

(455 Avenue Louise in Brussels, Belgium)

La Porte des Indes is widely celebrated as the best Indian restaurant in Brussels. Set in a beautif...ully converted Ixelles mansion on the heaving Avenue Louise, La Porte des Indes is decorated in rich wood carvings, warm red-toned colour scheme, masses of flowers and lush plantings, and Colonial style Indian furniture. The costumed waitstaff make the setting complete. This is another success from the Blue Elephant group, so you know the ingredients are of the highest quality. See for yourself. Roam the menu and try dishes like specialities starter of Crab Malabar, a warm salad of flaked crabmeat and corn kernels, main course of something classic like fiery chicken vindaloo and finish with a palate-freshening mango sorbet. Wines are thoughtfully matched to the dishes. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Thu12pm - 2:30 pm & 7pm - 10:30pm Fri - Sat 12pm - 2:30 pm & 7pm - 11pm Sun 7pm - 11:30pm [moreless]

(8 Place Sainte Catherine in Honfleur, France)

La Terrasse et l'Assiette is an acclaimed restaurant that has put the historical town of Honfleur on... every gourmand's global map. Nestled in the tranquil Place Sainte Catherine at the heart of the picturesque resort town, La Terrasse et l'Assiette is a down-to-earth establishment decorated with effortless French èlan. Renowned for its modern Norman cuisine the restaurant has been in operation for over 25 years, the last 14 under the direction of chef Gerard Bonnefoy. We recommend the fresh Isigny oysters served with rye bread; the paella made with chorizo, scallops and sea bream; and the banana fritters with chocolate sauce and coconut ice cream. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Wed - Sun 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9:15pm Mon - Tue: closed [moreless]

(Grosvenor House, Park Lane in London, United Kingdom)

It's difficult to describe just how lovely La Terrazza is. Sited just across from Hyde Park in the ...Grosvenor House Hotel, the spacious, contemporary room enjoys wonderful views across the park. It's a suntrap when the sun shows it's unfamiliar face, but even on leaden days the interior gleams, with subtle spotlighting, floating flowers and candles on the tables, mirrors and paintings on the walls. Perfect for engagement, leaving or Christmas parties Opening hours: Available for private hire [moreless]

(10-12 Rue de la Vierge Noire in Brussels, Belgium)

Right in the heart of all things Brussels, La Vierge Noire restaurant is an elegant Art Deco space t...hat will transport you to another era. The warm lighting, mirrored walls, authentic zinc bar, splendidly comfortable furnishings, jazzily parqueted floors, and graceful table settings make this one smart place to dine. Chef Sebastien Mertens offers traditional and modern French dishes, with careful sourcing, like starter of carpaccio of king prawn and white truffle oil, main course of lamb saddle from the Pyrenees with mustard and parsley, and dessert of zabaglione according to the chef’s mood. And wait, there’s more: five choices of lobster prep, good veggie selections, thoughtful children’s menu, Market Menu and Discovery Menu. La Vierge Noire is truly a temple of gastronomy. Wine list is French with eclectic touches. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm Sat 6:30pm - 10:30pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]