Restaurants, Round the world

With a sunny atmosphere and splashes of creativity, Giraffe showcases a crowd-pleasing menu. As well as the signature Giraffe concoctions, diners can choose from meat, fish and vegetarian recipes from all over the globe. Tasty treats are served from…

With a sunny atmosphere and splashes of creativity, Giraffe showcases a crowd-pleasing menu. As well as the signature Giraffe concoctions, diners can choose from meat, fish and vegetarian recipes from all over the globe. Tasty treats are served from…

Good value basic meals are hard to find on Edinburgh’s upmarket George Street, so weary shoppers and Book Festival visitors may want to head to Gourmet Burger Kitchen at the Charlotte Square end – especially if they have a couple of kids in tow. This is…

Lauded as a West End gem for some years now, this upmarket 34-seat café definitely encourages indulgence. Wander in past a deli counter full of temptingly concocted cakes and a shop full of culinary inspiration, and find a seat on the snug mezzanine…

Sometimes the playful messiness that comes with devouring a towering burger is part of its charm, and this is certainly the case at Ketchup's Shawlands branch – aimed more at families than the student-driven Ashton Lane venue. There is inventiveness in…

Leith’s Mongolian outpost welcomes a new owner with ambitions to add a little more polish to proceedings. Man v Food fans shouldn’t worry, however, as the all-you-can-eat barbecue feast remains centre stage and safari park exotic meats are still very…

Housed in a listed building, the award-winning Lammars serves up tasty tapas dishes and sharing platters in elegant and vibrant surroundings. In the heart of Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter, Lammars Restaurant and Bar has boutique-style décor…

Walk through the doors of Las Iguanas and find yourself transported to Latin America, full of rich, vibrant colours, quirky features and custom-made wooden mosaic tables made especially for the restaurant from sustainable woods in Brazil. Each…

Los Argentinos exists to fulfil the desires of Edinburgh’s committed carnivores. While other options such as grilled fish, shellfish and chicken are available it is clear that these are not the main event. From the menu to the giant cowhide pinned on…

Located on the bustling high street in the charming town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire, The Marlow Bar & Grill is a favourite dining destination with local residents, offering seasonal dishes freshly prepared on-site. Just a few yards away from the…

Le Metro Bar and Brasserie is one of the hidden secrets of Knightsbridge, long treasured by locals and visitors alike. Located on Basil Street within the stylish boutique Levin Hotel, the world's closest hotel to Harrods, Le Metro serves up an…

With sea-blue walls, a giant photograph of Santorini and a heady garlic aroma, you could almost forget that you’re in chilly Tollcross. It’s certainly worth getting into the holiday vibe for an evening at Edinburgh’s only Greek restaurant, where a mix…

Friendly and speedy service, and a lunch menu deal of two courses for £7 (three for £10) make Kurdish and Middle Eastern Nawroz a popular choice among the student population, who pop in for a hearty kebab or shawarma after lectures. It’s spacious and…

Chef Ali Hammudah may be the only Egyptian restaurant owner to lose his kitchen to a Scottish hurricane (Bawbag) but the reopened Nur is well worth the weathering of a storm. You can taste the passion for food when tucking into fava beans in garlic and…

In a 17th-century Georgian mansion house, Residence Restaurant & Bar offers international cuisine, a sophisticated cocktail bar and an al fresco garden terrace, across 2 elegantly designed floors. Beautiful and sumptuous, the interior at…

Located in the beautifully restored and sophisticated Princes Square, The Restaurant Bar and Grill in Glasgow adds to the shopping centre's position as a premier eating and drinking destination. The decor is warm, chic and sophisticated, whilst the…

Located on Parliament Street, The Restaurant Bar and Grill in Harrogate brings an outstanding dining experience to this historic spa town. The restaurant interior combines cream leather upholstery with luxury wood finishes, black marble table tops and…

Restaurant Fratelli at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is a unique 2-level restaurant with a lively open theatre kitchen and an authentic pizza oven. Superb Italian pasta dishes sit alongside speciality pizzas, baked freshly in the oven. Watch the…

Challenging preconceived notions of her native cuisine, Russian owner Maria has brought across fistfuls of traditional recipes and enough entertaining chat to span an enjoyable evening. Small cheery café and takeaway by day, the open kitchen and three…

Busy and buzzy, Stockbridge’s own ‘taste of creole’ – Sabor Criollo – is a cosy and colourful gem of a neighbourhood restaurant. It boasts red walls, trompe l’oeil murals, a thatched bar, South American flag bunting, a fake tree with a Virgin Mary…

Designed to reflect its stylish surroundings, Smollensky's Canary Wharf is perfectly placed in the commercial centre of London's Docklands. This bar and grill overlooks the famous Inner Dock, and is nestled beneath One Canada Square with its stunning…

Set within the restored Art Deco building of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Liverpool-John Lennon Airport, Starways is a quirky modern restaurant with an offbeat look that pays tribute to its former incarnation as the departure lounge of the original Liverpool…

When Sheila Dawson told her husband that she wanted to expand their import Thai furniture business with a neighbouring café she didn’t expect he would import the building on one of his sourcing trips as well. Fresh sandwiches, wraps and salad provide…