Fine Dining & Nightlife

Six starred tables in five cities, and how to plan the flight around the reservation

A three-star table, a dining room in an ancient tower, and a new first star for Luca’s. Florence’s eight starred restaurants

Edinburgh’s finest afternoon teas are served in two railway hotels. Which room to choose and when to book

In Singapore the best meal may cost almost nothing or take weeks to book. Which tables to secure early

Paris is low-rise, so the view is a matter of angle. Which monument to face and when the light falls

London’s sunset moves from mid-afternoon to after nine. The towers, the terraces, and the hour to book

Outside the festival, Cannes is a resort with a serious kitchen. The Croisette, Le Suquet, and the islands

Rome’s skyline is domes, not towers. The terraces facing St Peter’s, Navona, and the Spanish Steps

Two three-star kitchens and a street-food star. Where to book a starred table in Bangkok