Start your day in a decadent way over at Melange in London’s Crouch End with the breakfast pancakes topped with mixed fruits, maple syrup and creme fraiche, or go for a classic French lunchtime option like the croque monsieur. At dinnertime, you could begin with some duck rillette (shredded duck mixed with pork served with sourdough bread, cornichons, shallots and salad) or oven-baked camembert cheese cooked with garlic and dessert wine.

From seafood linguine to ravioli and grilled chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce and gratin Dauphinois, the menu features an array of both Italian and French dishes, so there’s something to suit all tastes. With its chic surroundings, Melange is as good for drinks as it is for dinner, and you’ll find a menu of tasty cocktails, sip on a La Vie En Rose (rose, vanilla, lime and prosecco) or a If You Dare (chilli, apple juice, vodka, lime, sugar and prosecco) as you relax in the trendy environment. To score one if the best seats at this charming restaurant on Tottenham Lane in London’s Crouch End, make a reservation in advance.