(1 Lombard Street, Bank in London, United Kingdom)

The grade II listed 1 Lombard Street is a stunning setting in the heart of the City featuring modern... European food. A neo-classical interior of domed skylights by Pietro Agostini and plush curving banquettes. The (mainly) corporate clientele appreciate the refined, animated atmosphere. Feeling a little fatigued in the morning? Treat yourself to a big breakfast basking under the natural light of the dome. A full a la carte menu and seasonal specialities are available for lunch and dinner. Otherwise, there's a tapas and bar snack menu to choose from. Great cocktails, fine wines and superb service to boot. Please note - in the evenings the largest table size is 6 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10pmClosed Sat and Sun Friday evening live jazz pianist. [moreless]

(11 Abingdon Road in London, United Kingdom)

11 Abingdon Road restaurant, a very worthwhile thirty-second walk from London’s High Street Kensingt...on, has won superlatives from nearly every reviewer. As if the denizens of swish W8 weren’t lucky enough, 11 Abingdon Road has landed among them, bringing a relaxed yet stylish dining room with a great buzz, superb barman producing drinks like the CCO of champagne, oj and campari, and beautifully-sourced and inventive dishes like monkfish with scallops spedino on purple sprouting broccoli. The cheeses are great too, prepared in the kitchen and presented to you so there’s no boring choosing and slicing to contend with. Excellent service, too. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(190 Queens Gate (Gore Hotel) in London, United Kingdom)

Started by Antony Worral Thomson, 190 Queens Gate is a bustling Continental style eatery. 190 is ren...owned for a particularly strong line in pre-theatre food, timed to coincide with events at the neighbouring Royal Albert Hall. Head Chef Malcolm Starmer ran Richard Corrigans kitchen at Lindsay House for nearly three years, subsequently working with Gordon Ramsey and Phillip Howard. His passion is for the freshest ingredients obtainable with due emphasis on wild fish, organic meat, strictly seasonal vegetables, funghi and garden herbs. All this topped off with the irresistible puddings for which he is famous, makes 190 a destination not to be missed. [moreless]

(10 Wigmore street in London, United Kingdom)

The Marylebone site that used to be Eddalino has been transformed by its two friendly new Venetian o...wners into 2 Veneti, an inviting modern Italian with a specialist all-North Italian wine list. The chef has stayed and now impresses with inventive salads, perfect pasta, risotto and classic Venetian dishes. The diners haven’t changed either; Harley Street professionals by day, residents and luxury hotel guests by night. Careful touches in good breads, amuse-bouches and petits fours boost the sense of quality. Relaxed, formal service from waiters dressed in smart jeans and shirts. Please give 12 hours notice of any cancellations Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSat 6pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(18 Dos de mayo in Bilbao, Spain)

à table restaurant in the old quarter of Bilbao is an authentic Basque-French restaurant – perhaps t...he only one in the city – offering a true flavour of that traditional cuisine. The purple façade of the 19th century shop front reveals a charmingly relaxed dining room with purple paneling, marble floors and wooden tables, original modern art, wine crate end wall décor, wrought iron screens, sleek modern lighting and a buzzing ambience. Seasonally-changing dishes include inventive interpretations of classic dishes like dried bull meat with virgin olive oil, mi-cuit foie gras, grilled tuna, veal stew in Bordeaux sauce. Wines are partly Spanish, partly global, including some intriguing Bordeaux. Private events are a particular treat at à table. Groups of more than 20 people can enjoy superb cuisine, free parking and service in English, French and German. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 1pm - 3:30pm & 8:30pm - 11pm Sun & Mon: closed all day [moreless]

(1 Seething Lane, The Apex City of London in London, United Kingdom)

Offering a relaxed all-day style dining experience from breakfast to afternoon tea, Addendum's Brass...erie menu features classic and modern choices, simply prepared and featuring only the highest quality seasonal ingredients. The Brasserie is located overlooking the picturesque Seething Lane Gardens and serves the traditional Brasserie dishes and is ideal for a quick lunch. [moreless]

(61 Grassmarket in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

A modern stylish restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of the historic Grassmarket providing a fu...sion of traditional Scottish quality ingredients. Healthy cooking with influences from around the world, it has been awarded 2 rosettes by Hotel Review Scotland. Opening hours: Daily: Lunch: 12pm - 4.30pm Dinner: 5pm - 10pm Sample Dinner menu: Starters (£) Agua Soup 3.95 Agua Soup of the Day (v) (gf) (h) Shetland Mussels 4.95 Shetland Mussels, Prawn and Corn Chowder (h) Beetroot Carpaccio 4.95 Carpaccio of Beetroot, Organic Leaves and Horseradish (h) Arbroath Smokie 6.50 Arbroath Smokie and Tarragon Tart Asparagus Spears 6.95 Salad of Asparagus Spears and Salt Beef with Balsamic and Black Pepper Smoked Duck 6.95 Smoked Duck, Avocado and Golden Sultana Salad, Plum and Sesame Dressing (h) Main Courses (£) Angus Beef (h) 17.95 Char-Grilled Sirloin of Aberdeen Angus Beef, Horseradish Gratin Potato and Woodland Mushrooms Pork Fillet (h) 13.95 Arran Mustard Crusted Pan-Seared Pork Fillet, Stilton Crushed Potato, Poached Pear and a Somerset Cider Sauce Rosemary Chicken 12.50 Rosemary Roasted Free-Range Chicken and Asparagus Spears, Braised Rice and Vine Tomato Sauce (h) Orkney Salmon 12.50 Lemon Peppered Orkney Salmon, Squid and Scallion Risotto, Saffron Dressing and Crispy Seaweed (h) Baked Sea Bass 14.95 Basil Baked Sea Bass, Citrus Rice, Red Chard and Red Pepper Relish (h) Chickpeas 9.95 Spring Roll of Chickpeas, Peppers and Potato, Organic Summer Leaves and Chilli Dressing (h) Side Orders £2.95 each Seasoned Thick Cut Chips New Potatoes (h) Rocket and Parmesan Salad Fine Green Beans (h) Mixed Marinated Olives (h) Cheese of Britain 9.95 Iain. J Mellis `Artisan Cheesemonger` Platter served with Quince Jelly and Oatcakes Blue Stilton (English) Colston Basset, the Rolls Royce of Blue Stilton Ardrahan (Irish) Smoked Semi Soft Cheese from County Cork Staffordshire Organic (English) Intense, Fills the Nose with Delight Isle of Mull Cheddar (Scottish) the Perennial Favourite Truckle Cheddar Desserts £5.95 each Cheesecake Rum and Raisin Cheesecake Lemon Tart Caramelised Lemon Tart Strawberry Brulée Summer Strawberry Brulée, Spiced Strawberry Salsa Chocolate Terrine Milk Chocolate and Bubble Gum Cream Terrine Ice ? Cream Vanilla Pod, Strawberry and Chocolate Ice-Creams Coffee and Fudge £3.00 Speciality Coffee and Fudge £3.50 Tea or Herbal Tea and Fudge £2.75 (v) vegetarian option (n) contains nuts/nut oil (h) healthyliving option [moreless]

(7 Georges Avenue, Blackrock in Dublin, Ireland)

Located near Blackrock Station, this friendly, family-run restaurant serves traditional Punjabi / No...rthern Indian cuisine. Akash Indian Restaurant serves homemade recipes for your favourite curry dishes. This restaurant is opulently decorated in swathes of red velvet and gold. [moreless]

(7 Pavillion Buildings in Brighton, United Kingdom)

Near the famous pavillion in Brighton, Al Duomo is well, not quite as famous as the Pavillion itself..., but it has attracted two million visitors over the past twenty-one years. A classic, family-run Neapolitan pizzeria spread over three floors, Al Duomo has an Italian menu to tempt even non-pizza lovers, if there are any. The pizzas are cooked in a wood fired oven, one of Britain's first. The many other favourite dishes include Lasagne Casalinga and salmone al dragoncello, cooked in butter, white wine and tarragon with tomato and cream. It's a great place for parties and groups, but absolutely everyone enjoys the delicious food, charming ambience and warm Italian welcome. Patio seating when the weather is balmy. Open from 10am for tea, coffee and pastry’s and for lunch from 12pm. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10am - 11pm [moreless]

(36 East Street, in Brighton & Sussex, United Kingdom)

A lively, welcoming eatery right in the heart of the Brighton action, Al Forno supplies the ravenous... with the best in traditional Italian cooking. The restaurant is great warm, family-run Neapolitan pizzerias - plain and simple. But it's also home to the sumptuous speciality of wood-fired pizzas. The throngs keep coming back here for more apparently. After all, they've been making these gems since 1973, being the first UK restaurant ever to serve them. We should mention Al Forno's buzzy East Street location too, with its window on the passing parade of street performers. As well as their universally popular and spacious piazza for al fresco dining. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm & 6pm-11:30pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-11pm [moreless]