(22-26 Rue Antoine Dansaert in Brussels, Belgium)

Bonsoir Clara restaurant is perfectly sited on Brussels’ hippest street. Need a break from shopping... the boutiques? Want a place to meet after visits to the edgy galleries? Or just fancy an evening among a vibrant, arty crowd? Then this smart French brasserie is exactly the place. Entire walls are decorated in patches of brightly-hued stained glass, like a glass tapestry, while the décor generally sports art deco’s uncluttered lines. The seasonally-changing, sophisticated cuisine is highly eclectic, just like the cosmopolitan crowd that gathers there. Try starter of beef carpaccio with tartare of dried and fresh tomatoes, parmesan slices, and mixed salad, main course of aiguillettes of duck with Muscat grapess and confit ginger. Wine list is not as French as you might expect, and mainly affordable. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 11:30pm Sat - Sun 7pm - 12am [moreless]

(146 Rue Montmartre in Paris, France)

Le Croissant restaurant in Paris has been here since 1820 and practically seen modern France created... within its walls. Now sympathetically modernized, it is a typical French bistrot with warm atmosphere, all-day menu, and notable live jazz every Wednesday and Thursday evening. The leather banquettes, wooden tables and chairs and changing art exhibition create a relaxed, welcoming air. This area was once the centre of newspaper publishing so journalists, politicians and activists gathered here at Le Chope de Croissant for passionate arguments and drinking sessions. A plaque and newspaper cuttings commemorate the moment in 1914 that socialist leader Jean Jaures was assassinated as he sat at a window side table. A chalkboard menu changes frequently, listing dishes like starter of terrine de campagne with red onion confiture, main course of classic steak tartare with chips and salad, and dessert of Bailey’s crème brûlée. The wine list is French, ranging from pocket-friendly and quaffable to grand, even historic. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. On Fridays, enjoy live jazz at Le Croissant Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 2am Sat 9am - 2am Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(14 Rue de la Banque in Paris, France)

Liza is a very stylish space indeed that combines sleek modern lines with a contemporary take on a B...eiruti home using natural materials, pebble-lined walls, and lattice-work details. The menu is Lebanese reinvented by chef Karim Haidar, of Fakhreldine in London, who makes generous use of the richness and diversity of regional Lebanon. Dishes include traditional mezze like houmous and fattoush, and the daily-changing carte might also include dishes like black mullet with fresh coriander and spicy peppers. The carte vins includes some find Lebanese labels. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:15pm & 8pm - 10:30pm Sat 8pm - 10:30pm Sun 12pm - 16pm [moreless]

(15 Rue des Petits Champs in Paris, France)

If you have an eye for aesthetique beauty, for loveliness of line, for balance of colour, we think M...acéo will make you happy. This is truly a lovely restaurant that offers a dining experience that is nothing but pleasure from start to finish. The Second Empire rooms, with their soaring ceilings and lovely panelling are made modern with deft touches, while the service is helpful and attentive. The menu could be called contemporary, even up-to-the-minute, as dishes are dictated by the best of the market and there is a superb vegetarian menu. Starters include foie gras with caramel of figs, main course of coquilles St Jacques with potato mousseline, and endive with onion. Very good wines. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table 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 €50 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 3 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12:15pm - 2:30pm & 7:15pm - 11pmSat 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]