(201 - 209 Kensington Church Street in London, United Kingdom)

To many in the know food lovers, Kensington Place is where the British food renaissance all began. T...his was the first place where you could really enjoy seriously good food - light and simple but with deft, complex touches, in what is essentially a very smart, of-the-moment brasserie setting. Kensington Place taught us to expect fabulous space, madly buzzing ambience, top service, and food that made us swoon. And now? With ex-La Noisette and Greenhouse chef Henry Vigar at the helm a revamped menu is better than ever before while a refreshed interior remains true to the original chic and relaxed concept. Still number-one choice for media and stage types and the lucky local denizens of Notting Hill, Kensington Place ramps up the see and be seen factor while appealing to foodies as well. Please be aware that credit card details are required for all bookings over 4 people. Absolutely nothing will be charged to your card, unless in the event of a late cancellation or no-show. Cancellations of less than 12 hours advance notice or no-shows will be charged at £10 per diner. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pmFri 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 11pmSat 12pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm - 10pm [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]

(109 - 117 Middlesex Street in London, United Kingdom)

Lanes near Liverpool Street, serves up superlative modern European cuisine as well as reassuring En...glish classics. It’s a big hit with City-workers who flock here in the week for swift or more languid meals. The mainly organic food is beautifully presented, and service is outstanding and unobtrusive. Sample the extensive wine list (50 wines, 10 champagnes), or head to the bar – a venue in its own right - which also serves food. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm and 5:30pm - 10pm Lanes holds two AA rosettes and was voted by Harden’s readers as ‘Best new Restaurant London’ in 2005. [moreless]

(109 - 117 Middlesex Street in London, United Kingdom)

Lanes near Liverpool Street, serves up superlative modern European cuisine as well as reassuring En...glish classics. It’s a big hit with City-workers who flock here in the week for swift or more languid meals. The mainly organic food is beautifully presented, and service is outstanding and unobtrusive. Sample the extensive wine list (50 wines, 10 champagnes), or head to the bar – a venue in its own right - which also serves food. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 10pm Lanes holds two AA rosettes and was voted by Harden’s readers as ‘Best new Restaurant London’ in 2005. [moreless]

(7A Lansdowne Crescent, Kelvinbridge in Glasgow, United Kingdom)

The Lansdowne Bar and Kitchen restaurant in Glasgow’s West End is one of this town’s favourite haunt...s. Set in leafy Lansdowne Crescent, the Lansdowne will wow you with its Tardis-like space and modern informality. There are areas for every mood, from convivial bar and sports screen action to quiet meals for two. The menu, with its daily specials, offers Mediterranean and British dishes like roast vegetable salad, Serrano pizza with rocket and parma ham, mussels with white wine, garlic and chillis and a perpetually popular ribeye steak served with sauce of the day. Chatty wine list, expert mixologists, friendly vibe. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 12am [moreless]

(28 Wellington Street, Covent Garden in London, United Kingdom)

This buzzing and cosmopolitan French restaurant is in prime position, in Covent Garden, and just 10 ...minutes walk from most of London’s major theatres. Le Café du Jardin comprises conservatory-style ground floor and more spacious lower ground floor which hosts a live pianist Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Dishes are imaginative and good value. Please be aware that last orders for food is 10:30pm every day at this restaurant. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 12amSun 12pm - 11pm [moreless]

(Millennium Madejski Hotel, Madejski Stadium in Reading, United Kingdom)

Located in the Millennium Madejski Hotel, Le Cafe is a wonderfully light and airy, brassiere style r...estaurant offering freshly prepared dishes. The European menu, created by Executive Chef Denzil Newton offers something for everyone. We love the Mussels marinières with native Exmouth mussels; the free range pork T-bone steak and the caramelised banana split. Great for the whole family, children are well-catered for, complete with high chairs, children’s menu, children’s packs, toys and crayons. Reading FC fans take note, there’s a extensive buffet available on match days, and it’s better value and much more tasty than the traditional pie and pint. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 11pm Close to Reading FC, Le Cafe offers a match day buffet. [moreless]

(3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane in London, United Kingdom)

Set in a landmark building in the centre of the City's bustle, the LUC building is a soaring monumen...t of granite, marble and glass and also an extremely attractive venue for meetings, dinner dances, business meals, seminars and presentations. The vast Minster Court Place, with its vast glass canopy can accommodate from 250 to 550 for dinner and dancing. The Atrium, a circular glass and marble with great escalators, is another grand space. The seven private dining rooms on upper floors accommodate from 2 - 26 seated, and range from the intimate Tokyo dining room with its screened panelling and artwork, to the Chicago dining room, a cheery sunflower-coloured oval. The able kitchens offer menus that change weekly. Last we looked, dishes included starter of crab and asparagus tart with crispy leaf salad, main course of Moroccan spiced rump of lamb with garlic champ, Mediterranean veg and taziki, and pud of exotic goats cheese cake with caramelised figs. The wines range from the affordable to the spectacular and there are frequent promotions to entice you. The views from the dining and meeting rooms are spectacular. Opening hours: Breakfast -by arrangementLunch 12pm-3pm Dinner 6pm-10pm [moreless]

(Waxhouse Gate, (Off High Street) in St Albans, United Kingdom)

Located on Waxhouse Gate in St Albans, just off the High Street and next to the Roman Abbey, this ch...ic brasserie-style restaurant is popular with the local gourmet set. Set over three floors, Lussmanns is a study in polished oak, steel-and-leather seating and a sculptural glass ceiling which floods the dining room with natural light. Run by experienced restaurateurs Andrei Lussmann and Tim Hope, Lussmanns is passionate about sourcing their produce ethically from independent and sustainable farms, and their modern European menu is diverse and reasonably priced. Situated within walking distance of Verulam Park and St Albans' town centre, this is an ideal spot for business meetings, dates and family get-togethers. Please note- Lussmanns only takes bookings of up to 6 people through toptable.- All tables booked before 8pm are subject to a 2 hour turn around time Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 10pmFri & Sat 11:30am - 10:30pmSun 11:30am - 9pm [moreless]

(Jurys Doyle Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street in London, United Kingdom)

Lutyens is named in honour of the prolific 20th century English architect who designed the impressiv...e redbrick building that houses it - today the luxury 4-star Jurys Great Russell Street hotel. Sir Edwin would probably approve of this airy dining room with its elegant sash windows, sleek burgundy columns and dark-wood furnishings where the atmosphere is surprisingly homely. Sophisticated European cooking is led by Paul O'Brien, a devotee of seasonal produce. As the AA put it when it awarded Lutyens a rosette again in 2005, this is a restaurant where "quality ingredients speak for themselves". The varied menu changes every season, but typical dishes include roast corn-fed chicken supreme stuffed with smoked salmon, and roast cod fillet soft served with smoked pork and sauce Choron. Steaks are popular.Lutyen is a AA Rosette awarded restaurant. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 5:30pm - 10pm [moreless]