(764 Great West Road, Isleworth, Middlesex in Greater London, United Kingdom)

Complementing Bukhara, the Osterley Park Hotel’s sophisticated Indian restaurant, Balloons serves di...shes from the all over the world– Italy, France, Thailand, Mexico…Whatever mood your stomach’s in, you’ll find something you’ll want. Starters include duck pate and chicken satay. Main courses include a tender pan fried rainbow trout, salmon teriyaki, cajun spiced blackened chicken, and lamb shank, and are all served with potatoes and vegetables of the day. The setting and atmosphere manage to be at once traditional, romantic, buzzy and sophisticated. Sit back and enjoy being entertained live most Friday and Saturday evenings. Bring the children along: families are welcome. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 12am [moreless]

(The Conservatory, 764 Great West Street, Isleworth in Greater London, United Kingdom)

Bukhara, or Bukhara at the Conservatory to give it its full title, is a luxurious, modern Indian res...taurant, and part of the three-star Osterley Park Hotel six miles from Heathrow airport. A sophisticated, airy setting creates a relaxed atmosphere in which families are as welcome as romantic couples. The self-consciously healthy, additive-free menu is inspired by the ancient city of Bukhara, birthplace of the tandoori cooking style. The city’s diversity is reflected in a diverse and generous range of dishes, from the ubiquitous saag aloo and chicken biryani to less known tawa courses. Fresh, aromatic naans and parantha are hand made. Pictures of desserts next to their names mean your eyes do the choosing. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12.30pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 12pm [moreless]

(39 South Road in Southall, United Kingdom)

Madhu’s is something of a Southall institution. Still managed by the Anand brothers who opened it ov...er 25 years ago, it is a popular destination with Punjabi families, adventurous non-Asians, and critics (it’s won several foodie awards). Its look is contemporary – illuminated glass panelling, shiny black granite flooring, black leather chairs, and white table linen neatly arranged by waitresses in saris. The cooking is Punjabi with a Kenyan twist (the Anands are from there). Most popular of the Kenyan dishes are nyamah choma – lamb spare ribs marinated in lemon and chilli before being chargrilled in a tandoori (a Masai warrior dish, apparently), and the brilliantly-named buzi bafu – lamb chops simmered in the house onion and tomato sauce. Pick of the Punjabi offering is the perfect jeera chicken starter. The home made almond kulfi is near-divine. Opening hours: Mon and Wed - Fri 12:30pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11:30pmSat and Sun 6pm - 11:30pmClosed Tues [moreless]

(160-162 Thornbury Road in Osterley, United Kingdom)

They must be charmed memories indeed, for this long-established Indian favourite has earned a loyal ...following among local residents. The decor is informal and relaxed, with a charming, airy conservatory dining room at the back. All your favourites are here, like chicken tikka massala, lamb pasanda, and king prawn bhuna or massala, and some original dishes like jhorda chicken, cooked with mango. There are specialities from the tandoori oven, many vegetarian choices, and several menus if you simply can't decide. With its delightful menu and welcoming atmosphere, Memories of India is an oasis in this part of town. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSun: 12:30pm - 11pm [moreless]

(764 Great West Rd, Isleworth, Middlesex in Greater London, United Kingdom)

Pillar to Post is a pub, but not your average public house. Part of the three-star Osterley Park Hot...el complex, for want of a better word, it is often hired out in its entirety to groups of 60 to 70 with something to celebrate. The food choice is beautifully simple: pub grub. That’s it. No fancy canapés or a la carte, just good old homely favourites from scampi and chips, pasta Bolognese, and cheese ploughman’s to curry and onion rings. And gooey daily desserts, of course. Wine starts at £11.95 a bottle; sparkling wine is £16, champagne £29. Open seven days a week. Children welcome. Free parking. A whole pub to yourselves? There’s something to tell the neighbours. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 11am - 10.30pm [moreless]