(ExCeL Marina , 17 Western Gateway in London, United Kingdom)

Caribbean Scene might overlook the murky Thames rather than crystal clear tropical waters and it mig...ht be that the ExCel Marina is short on palm trees. But who cares when you can enjoy what the owners of Caribbean Scene call ‘the ultimate Caribbean dining experience’? Bright and airy, with a modern Colonial vibe, the restaurant has a laid back atmosphere with a menu to match. The fresh, flavourful dishes such as the CS Traditional Jerk Chicken take inspiration from traditional and contemporary Caribbean flavours herbs, spices and marinades to bring a touch of sunshine to your tastebuds. Please give 24 hours notice of any cancellationsother wise a fee will be charged.At busy times there will be a turn around time of two hours after reservation time.Last orders for food is 9:30pm every day. Opening hours: Mon 6pm - 11pmTues - Thurs 12pm - 11pmFri - Sat 12pm - 12amSun 12pm - 10:30pm Head Chef Anthony Cumberbatch was previously on celeb favourite The Ivy’s kitchen team. [moreless]

(55 Chalk Farm Road, Camden in London, United Kingdom)

Dining out at Cottons in Camden is guaranteed to brighten even the greyest London day. This Caribbea...n-themed restaurant has a Jamaican bar serving over 270 kinds of rum, and three dining rooms called Margarita, St Lucia and Barbados. What's not to love? The cuisine at Cottons has Hispanic, French and Jamaican influences, and favourites include the salt cod fritters served with mango and ginger chutney; the Boston jerk pork with fried yams, festival rice, peas and a hot pepper sauce; and the steamed Creole red bream with okra and peppers cooked in a tomato sauce and served with rice. With delicious cocktails and an island-inspired menu, Cottons is perfect for a tropical night out on the town. Please note - on Friday and Saturday evenings this restaurant has two sitting times: 7pm and 9:15pm. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 5pm - 1amSat 12pm - 1amSun 12pm - 12am The Rhum Jungle at Cottons is a Caribbean-themed basement lounge bar serving killer cocktails. [moreless]

(10 Alfreton Road, Canning Circus in East Midlands, United Kingdom)

Mangé Caribbiene, an authentic taste of the Caribbean, offers exquisite African-Caribbean home cooki...ng with an air of confidence and sophistication. It puts Caribbean cuisine on the international dining stage where it belongs and is definitely worth a visit. Whether you want an intimate meal for two or a dinner party for forty, the restaurant can offer a genuine alternative eating out experience at affordable mid-range prices. [moreless]

(10 - 12 Kentish Town Road, Camden Town in London, United Kingdom)

It's in the heart of hippest Camden Town, with classic ska and reggae wafting through the air, and a...n excellent vibe from the young, personable crowd who come to drink and meet. You'll be tempted to book the Mango Room before you even hear about the food. It's great - a fusion of traditional and modern Caribbean cuisine. Favourites include curry goat with hot pepper, scallions, pimento and spices, or chargrilled jerk chicken with jerk sauce. Do not miss the mango and banana brulee. Opening hours: 12.00-11.00pm [moreless]

(Tegnérgatan 19 in Stockholm, Sweden)

På spanska betyder Paladar smaksinne. I Castros Cuba blev det i början av nittiotalet tillåtet att s...tarta privatägda restauranger i hemmamiljö, Paladares. Dessa får inte ha fler matplatser än tolv och inga anställda för att inte konkurrera med statliga restauranger. Paladares gjorde sig snabbt kända för att kunna erbjuda mycket prisvärd mat och tillgång till unika råvaror. På Paladar de Cuba i Stockholm serveras kubansk och karibisk mat och finns ett stort rom- och cigarrsortiment. Opening hours: Måndag-Lördag 17.00-01.00 Söndag 16.00-23.00 Sample Entrées: Pimientos Marinados Conkeso (Grillad röd paprika i karibisk marinad och vit ost). Camarones Picantes (vitlök- och chilifrästa scampi). Sample Dinner menu: Pez Espada (Grillad svärdfisk med ananas, kokt sparris, guavasås och vitt ris). Cordero Habanero (Rosmarinmarinerade Lamb Racks med mango- och papayasås, blå Congo-burrito och mojo). Sample Specialties: Rom och cigarrer. [moreless]

(Kungsportsavenyen 24 in Göteborg, Sweden)

Nuevo Latino är namnet på de senaste årens absolut största mattrend ute i världen. Miami, New York o...ch London har erövrats av restauranger som hämtat råvaror, kryddor och idéer från Karibien, Sydamerika, blandat dem och presenterat dem på nya spännande sätt. Och nu har alltså denna trend kommit till Sverige och Göteborg. Med hjälp av argentinske mästerkocken Diego Jacquet har vi komponerat intressanta menyer - från lunch via after work, till barkäk och hela middagar. Så om du gått och varit sugen på ceviché och quesadillas behöver du inte vänta längre. Äntligen serveras dessa och andra exotiska godsaker i Göteborg. Opening hours: Måndag-Tisdag 11.30-24.00, Onsdag-Tordag 11.30-01.00, Fredag-Lördag 11.30-02.00, Söndag 15.00-22.00 Sample Entrées: Bogavante (Hummer och stjärnaniscapuccino med ceviche på pilgrimsmussla och krabba, serveras tillsammans med sotad tonfisk samt selleriolja). Pescado con frutas (Halstrad kokosgravad koljarygg med mangosalsa samt kompott på melon och laxrom). Coppa parma (Lufttorkad karré med ljummen sallad på päron, fänkål och valnötter samt syrlig rödvinsreduktion). Sample Dinner menu: Sea Bream (Hel, grillad seabream med kokosris samt mango och grapesalsa). Costillas (Vitvinsbräserade kalvracks med pistage och sötpotatisragu samt syrlig apelsinsky). Cordero (Örtstekt lammentrecote med potatisgnocchi, pecoriniost och pancettachips). [moreless]

( in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom)

Put your dancing shoes on, you’ll be tapping your toes under the table at The Cuban - an infectiousl...y fun restaurant in the Newton Road, Tunbridge Wells. The crazy orange walls, salsa music and white leather banquettes provide a chic backdrop to an authentic Cuban menu and sexy cocktail bar. The kitchen uses fresh, local produce to prepare popular dishes such as the Cuban paella with Calasparra rice, mango and crayfish tapas and spicy burgers and wraps. Don’t leave without trying the killer cocktails – our favourites being the classic Mojitos, Bellinis and Cuban-inspired Hustlers - delicious muddles of passionfruit, lychees and Gordon’s Gin. Don’t miss the fabulous live Cuban music on Friday and Saturday nights. Please note, bookings for today must be made before 5pm. [moreless]

(257 Fulwood Road in Sheffield, United Kingdom)

As an exciting new culinary venture that introduces a taste of Africa to Northern England, UK Mama A...frican Restaurant has become a hot spot of African cuisine in Yorkshire. Perhaps it's also no surprise that it has come in at no.11 in The Independents Sunday survey of top 50 places to visit in Sheffield. Recognisable North African dishes like cous cous are found alongside far rarer items from all corners of Africa and the Caribbean, such as Nigeria's moi moi (deliciously flavoured ground black beans). In a word - a 'gem'. This restaurant is simply wonderful, with excellent value to match. [moreless]