Alcazar, Paris

Well-known British restaurateur Terence Conran has chosen the heart of Paris's chic Odeon district as the spot for his first cross-channel venture. Varied, sophisticated cuisine with an emphasis on French food; Grilled Lamb with Mint, Potatoes and Spinach Shoots and fish is served in the vast, sumptuously decorated room on the lower level. Upstairs there's an ultra trendy bar and lounge, where an international line-up of DJs work magic on the turntables. A small, exclusive private room is available for hire (minimum 14 people).