(The Savoy, The Strand in London, United Kingdom)

The Savoy Grill, on the Strand, has it all –style, superlative cuisine and a plum location. Recently... refurbished by US designer Barbara Barry, the Michelin-starred eaterie’s décor is understated but stylish with banquettes in neutral stripes, gold leaf ceiling and rich wood panelling. It’s a fitting showcase for award-winning chef, Marcus Wareing’s talents for modern European gastronomic delights. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - 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 £60 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2:45pm & 5:45pm – 11pmSat & Sun: 12pm – 3:30pm & 6pm -10:30pm Head Chef, Lee Bennett, won the 2007 Craft Guild of Chefs Award. Before arriving at the Savoy Grill Lee trained in Paris, Dubai & Restaurant Gordon Ramsay before he joined the Savoy last year. [moreless]

(104 High Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Market Restaurant, at the core of Manchester’s groovy Northern Quarter scene, was an early pioneer o...f this exciting area and now one of its keystones. Small and friendly, cosy, homely and reasonably-priced it may be, but chef Mary-Rose Edgecombe is serious about local, seasonal sourcing and just great British food. The Market Restaurant has been Manchester Restaurant of the Year, and quite right. Menus change every five to six weeks. New signature pudding: Manchester Pavlova – inspired by Manchester Tart -- lemon-scented pastry, custard cream, toasted coconut and raspberry sauce with a cherry on top. While the wine list is very, very good, the beer list is outstanding. Husband Peter is gregarious front-of-house. Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10pmSun: 12pm - 4pm Her Majesty Dame Helen Mirren spent an historic evening at the Market Restaurant during Prime Suspect filming. [moreless]

(Abode Exeter, The Royal Exchange, Catherdral Yark in Exeter, United Kingdom)

MC Cafe Bar is the dining room of Exeter’s ABode, the first in a chain of seriously style conscious ...hotels currently springing up across the UK. We could tell you about comfy mattresses and LCD televisions in every room but instead we’re here to talk food. And when you’re talking food in the South West one name springs to mind – Michael Caines – and he is indeed the titular MC. Involved in ABode from the brand’s inception Caines has leant his name not only to the sleek restaurant but to this loosened tie version, the Café Bar. Open throughout the day and in to the evening the comfortable café offers simple food for breakfast, lunch and any in between snacks which might take your fancy before becoming a fully fledged restaurant-bar with live jazz and DJs to keep things chilled. Please note - bookings are only accepted at this venue for evening sittings. Daytime is for walk in customers only. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 9am - 10pm [moreless]

(30 John Islip St, Westminster in London, United Kingdom)

Tucked away on the unique Art Street, this opulent and capacious lounge bar, complete with 10 metre-...long bar, must be one of London's better kept secrets amongst the cocktail cognoscenti, celebrities, and the local Westminster political set. It's easy to see why - the place is gorgeous! The modern European bar menu ranges from classic British comfort food in the day, such as Brixham fish and chips, to mezze-style dishes in the evening, many priced at £4.50. Known for its mules, Millbank Lounge Bar offers six interpretations of this classic combination of vodka and ginger beer. Of course, there's always the wine, and a particularly fine set of whiskies. Funky tunes come courtesy of DJ Tom Roberts every Thursday and Friday from 7pm. For that extra special evening , book a booth (they fit two to six) or the vibrant red section, furnished with generous ruby sofas... Opening hours: Daily 12noon-11pm [moreless]

(Holiday Inn, Geddington Road in Corby, United Kingdom)

Millers Restaurant is the brasserie of the Holiday Inn Corby-Rockingham: a great base for exploring ...Northamptonshire, within easy reach of several famous landmarks (including Althorp, home of the Spencer family). Spacious and warmly lit, it’s a popular spot with business people, holidaymakers and local groups on a night out. Starters include country pâté, punchily flavoured and served with good tangy chutney and chunks of fresh bread. There’s an interesting choice of small plates and salads for smaller appetites, from chicken Caesar to pasta with Mediterranean vegetables. For something more robust, try the hearty fish pie, packed with salmon, cod, mussels and prawns, or rogan josh with onion bhaji, rice and naan bread. There’s a different choice of desserts every day and the service comes with a smile. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6.30-9.30 [moreless]

(Lord Nelson's House Hotel & Nick's Restaurant , 11 Market Place in Oakham, United Kingdom)

Originally a 16th century coaching inn set in a listed town house tucked in a corner of Oakham’s Mar...ket Square, Nick’s enjoys a good reputation for its scrumptious food and perfect hospitality. Guests (typically adventurous foodies) are welcomed in the drawing room for canapés and drinks before being shown to the intimate, boldly-coloured dining room. Talented head chef Dameon Clarke delivers a confident mix of European and British dishes using top seasonal, local (and often expensive) ingredients. Take his famous fishcakes made with lobster and foie gras, served only at lunch only. His dinner menu is richer again, typically featuring marinated foie gras with Muscat jelly, roast Gressingham duck with parsnip puree, and poached lobster with tomato sorbet. Opening hours: Tues - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10pmSun: 12pm - 3:30pm [moreless]

(131 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich in London, United Kingdom)

This Greenwich restaurant and bar has a number of different styles and moods. The restaurant, which... offers modern European cooking with an emphasis on French food has a décor which is elegant and understated. The bar has subdued lighting and deep comfy, leather settees and cosy corners. The futuristic South Pole DJ Bar, which is open Thursday to Saturday has dramatic lighting, minimalist decor and pumping sounds, or listen to the superb resident pianist play while dining. Carrying on the musical theme, a resident live band swings jazz, funk and latin sounds every Sunday evening. Those of you who don't fancy a drink in the bar before dinner can head directly into the restaurant from the outside entrance on Greenwich High Road. A credit card is required to reserve a table of 6 people and above, if there is availability - 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 £10 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 12amSun 12pm - 4:30pm & 6:30pm - 10pm The gold fish swimming in little tanks in the chandeliers are always a talking point [moreless]

(17 North Parade in Llandudno, United Kingdom)

Osborne’s Café and Grill in Llandudno -- could there be a more romantic restaurant anywhere? Set in... the Grade II listed Osborne House Hotel right on the promenade, Osborne’s is a modern tribute to high Victorian style. Softly candlelit and decorated with opulent drapery, period fireplace, gleaming chandeliers, gilt mirrors, antiques, paintings and fluted columns, the dining room still manages to be relaxed and informal. Perfect for light bites or full meals, the menu uses local produce to create inventive, seasonally-changing modern European dishes. Everyone loves the Conwy Valley lamb shank with ratatouille and basil when it’s on the menu and the Osborne’s rendering of fish and chips. Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 9:30pmFri & Sat: 12pm - 10pmSun: 12pm - 9pm Hotel and restaurant have been scattered with stars by AA, RAC, the tourist board and everyone else, including AA Welsh Hotel of the Year 2004. [moreless]

(9 Whitstable Road in Faversham, United Kingdom)

Top chef/owner Abdulk Lawal has transformed the Park Tavern into a fast rising star on Faversham’s f...ine dining scene. He brings to the smart lounge bar and restaurant much of the cosmopolitan flair with which he was accustomed as head chef at critically acclaimed Les Trois Garcons in London. The contemporary touch of leather chairs and sofas creates a definite relaxed atmosphere in the bar where people hang out before and after their meal. At £10.95 for two courses at lunch, and £15 for an a la carte dinner, dining at the Park Tavern is extremely good value. Abdulk is on a mission to win a Michelin star. We reckon he just might make it. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 11am - 4pm & 6pm - 11pm The Park Tavern has been voted one of the best restaurants in Kent. [moreless]

(11 Kings Road, Canton in Cardiff, United Kingdom)

Take a wander along Cowbridge Road East out of Cardiff city centre, take a sharp left and you’ll fin...d yourself in Patagonia. Sorry, at Patagonia. Not quite the harsh plateaus of deepest South America, this is a relaxed, family friendly restaurant with infinitely more warmth and slightly fewer penguins in residence. Operating as coffee shop through the day and restaurant at night, at Patagonia you’ll find yourself treated to some serious comfort food from trad British breakfasts to delicious lunches to a concise menu of beautifully prepared and considered dinner dishes with a rustic feel. Don’t miss out on glorious homemade desserts either. Opening hours: Tue - Fri 6pm - 10pmSat 6:30pm - 10pm [moreless]