(39 Avenue de l'Opéra in Paris, France)

Michelin-starred Gilles Choukroun is one of the enfants not-so-terrible of a new esthetique of Frenc...h cooking that has advocates swooning in delight. It employs the classic methods, exotic flavour combinations and playful eating methods to superb effect. His restaurant, Angl'Opéra, is set in the beautifully refurbished Edouard VII hotel, and is smart, slick and welcoming, with a curving dining room and waitstaff kitted out in jogging chic. The fusion menu, written in Dadaist style, includes dishes like starter of hot boullion, ginger, soft-boiled egg and foie gras, main course of salmon with lemon risotto with a shot glass of hot coconut milk. Great wines. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Sat - Sun:closed all day [moreless]

(26 Place Ste Catherine in Brussels, Belgium)

Babeko restaurant in the heart of Brussels, just a few steps outside Brussels’ very first city wall ...and near a dozen theatres, is a hotbed of creativity. Sited in an ancient building – the oak beams have been dated to 1567 – Babeko’s menu is rooted in timeless French techniques and draws inspiration from the rest of the world too. Each dish is arranged as a beautiful little sculpture on a smartly-designed plate with scribble of sauce. The ambience is vibrant and trendy, the décor a breathtaking modern interpolation into the old house. Private tables in the vaulted cellars are lit with scads of candles, while the sun pours down on the terrace outside. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat - Sun 7pm - 11pm [moreless]

(176 Kerkstraat in Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Food Fantasies catering and events company is your best friend in Amsterdam if you’re organizing or ...hosting a special do. Amsterdam – and beyond – is full of amazing venues, museums, and stunning locations for parties, launches and conferences and at some time or another Food Fantasies has created memorable events at all of them. From the kick-off breakfast for 2000 guests celebrating Rembrandt’s 400th birthday at the Rijksmuseum to an open-air romantic lunch on a private pier with the guests arriving by boat, Food Fantasies has experience of most kinds of events. At their own premises in the Kerkstraat, private meals for up to 36 guests can be arranged. Cooking workshops are available here, too. Private dining menus include Russian smoked salmon with Dutch shrimps and lemon mayonnaise, consommé with truffle, sirloin with shiitake soy sauce, potato puree and mixed greens, and tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream. Many other choices are available. Food Fantasies liberates you to give all your attention to your guests, then sit back and accept the praise. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Food Fantasies only takes groups from 20 people onwards, and it's the perfect party venue, where you can bring your own entertainment. This restaurant is closed for lunch but on request it will open for large parties. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7pm - 12am last order: 10pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(116 Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham in London, United Kingdom)

Mission Restaurant, just off the New King’s Road, has a successful formula that continues to produce... predominantly fusion menus that are extensive, offering something for all tastes. Well thought out music and warm décor welcomes frequently returning guests. Favourites range from crispy chilli squid with lemon oil & red onion marmalade, sizzleplates of ribeye steak in lemongrass or chicken in garlic & lime, 10oz Aberdeen steaks and honey roasted ribs through to delicately flavoured traditional curries, and inspired Pacific Rim & pan Asian influenced dishes, which all come at excellent value for money. Staff are professional yet friendly. Groups are restricted to a maximum of nine, which means Mission's relaxed but vibrant ambience is never interrupted. Please note, Thursday - Saturday the maximum group size that can be booked is 4. Sunday - Wednesday the maximum group size is 8. A credit card is required to secure a reservation of 6 or more people, 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 no-shows. No-shows will incur a charge of £5 per person.Thursday to Sat maximum table size of four. All other days maximum of eight. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 5.30pm - 11.30pm [moreless]

(39 Rue du Pépin in Brussels, Belgium)

Resto.Bar restaurant and bar in Brussels Upper Town close to the Palais de Justice has inspired grea...t word-of-mouth since its opening. Originality is the word here. The bright, breezy very stylish modern décor invites a certain in-the-know crowd. There is exposed brick, chocolate leather, pale marshmallow walls, striking original art, and soft pink candles – modern, yes, but at the crossroads of several styles. As is the international fusion menu. All dishes are a treat for the eye, uniquely served in straight-sided glass dishes, rather like small trifle dishes. They call it a ‘naked feast’ and it does encourage grazing across several continental cuisines. You might try a ‘fraicheur’ of arugula with parmesan croquant, pasta of gnocchi Nobu style or Tuscan penne, ‘inedit’ with mysterious names like Le Wallaby Royal or unmysterious ones like tuna burger, and ‘after’ of moelleux of chocolate à la chlorphylle. The wine list is just as omni-global as the cuisine and the bar drinks look splendid in the clear glasses. Groups up to 50 are welcome here. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Toptable. 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 €20 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 3 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 1am Sat 7pm - 1am Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(Passeig de Gracia 37 in Barcelona, Spain)

Set on Barcelona's most elegant avenue, this stunningly modern restaurant has had the hand of celebr...ated designer Estrella Salieti all over its decor and it is hot, hot, hot. With its sleek lines, curving banquets, extremely neutral colours charged into life by the pools of purple light on the walls and ceilings the place is a subtle knockout. The terrace overlooks the emblematic Gaudi-designed Casa Batlló. Very smart, very cosmopolitan crowd that includes models, actors, and politicians. The cuisine of Jaume Turon is imaginative, even unique, fusion cooking with dishes like his own special paella, Butifarra sausage grill, and artichoke ravioli with aged Spanish ham in carbonara sauce. Very good wines and service. Tenorio is an ideal stop over when visiting La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. 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. Late cancellations (within 48 hours of the reservation) and no-shows will incur a charge of 15 euros per person. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 1:30am [moreless]

(125 George Street in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Set within an award winning converted Georgian Townhouse, Tigerlily stands proud in Edinburgh’s city... centre as no ordinary bar-come-restaurant. Located on the fashionable George Street, you’d not guess from the delightful Georgian exterior and luxurious furnishings that Tigerlily has been here less than two years, but in that short time it’s already won a cabinet’s worth of trophies for its glamorous interior design and friendly, prompt service. Even the brochures win design awards – attention to detail is key at this restaurant. The red mullet, pink lamb and tropical fruit pavlova all come highly recommended, as does a visit to either one of its two decadent bars. A credit card is required to reserve a table for 10 diners 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 a cancellation. A fee of £1 per person will be charged for a cancellation Opening hours: Mon - Sun 8am - 1am [moreless]

(40 Hoxton Square in London, United Kingdom)

If you like style bars alive with a contagious vibe and the sound of funky music, then Trafik gets t...he green light every time. A superb sound system and top name DJs every Wednesday to Sunday bring feet-thumpin', head noddin' tracks right up at you through the wooden floorboards. Perhaps that's why the cool young crowd look so happy to be there. Or maybe it's because they love the large cinema screen opposite the bar showing non-stop surreal film scenes. Then again it might be the range of £6.00 cocktails (try the fresh fruit Caipirinna), £3.30 spirits and £11.00 house wine. Either way, the place can fit 200 people, roughly half of them downstairs in the basement bar which can be hired for private parties. Trafik has the latest licence of any bar in Hoxton until 2am, so whilst trafik is a great place to start the evening off at, it is also a great place all night. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12:00pm-2:00amSun 12:00pm-12:00am [moreless]