Moon and Sixpence The ambience that made this restaurant so popular is still very much in evidence. Dominating the heart of the new-look Milsom Place complex, the MandS offers plenty of alfresco opportunities, including a rather glamorous upper-level bar with its own terrace

Olive Tree Restaurant Menus that combine gentle innovation with well-honed tradition to great effect. The restaurant isn't a party zone: the clientele tend to talk in whispers rather than screams, you'd feel a bit out of place in your weekend casuals

Peking Restaurant Reasonably priced, well-prepared Brit-trad Chinese food in a very nice atmosphere. But what The Peking does, it does exceedingly well: very reasonably priced, well-prepared Brit-trad Chinese food in a very nice atmosphere

Raphael Restaurant Set lunch/pre-theatre menus offer exceptional value for money. The banquet seating in the back room makes for the comfiest lounging option, but the front part of the restaurant has a livelier atmosphere

Same, Same but Different The tapas platters are among the best the city has to offer. This café/bar/bistro hybrid almost effortlessly creates a home-from-home ambience