Zelda from London, England...
Ciao Bella is one of my favorite neighbourhood restaurants in London. It's a really yummy Italian family-run restaurant. It's advisable to ring before to book a table as it is very near Great Ormand Street Hospital and two university halls of residence. The nearest tube is Russell Square. Turn right as you come out of the tube and follow the road down, past the round about and international house and around the corner. Cross over the road and head toward the funny looking island in the middle of the street. This is Lambs Conduit Street. Head up the street past "The Lamb" pub and Ciao Bella is on the same block. In fine weather tables spill out onto the pavement. There may not appear to be many tables, but there are more downstairs. Really good piano player/singer on (I think it's) Friday/Saturday nights. There are lots of reasonably priced meals to choose from --their pasta is very yummy, and their pizzas are very large. Expect a bill of about 30-40 pounds for two people. Address: 86-90 Lamb's Conduit Street WC1N 3LZ Tel No.: 020 7242 4119. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 12noon to 11.30pm Sunday, 12noon to 10.30pm

Robyn from London, England...
My very favorite, very small restaurant for breakfast or lunch in London, is called The Muffin Man. There are two floors - the ground floor is for non-smokers, and smokers can use the upper floor. Expect homemade food; good soups, real chicken in the chicken sandwiches, and, of course, tea. It's located on Wright's Lane in Kensington. Wright's Lane is a tiny, two block long, street just off the Kensington High Street. (It's near the Copthorne Tara Hotel, and not far from my favorite Clark's shoe store.) All in all, a great location. And, if you stay in Kensington, just a couple of blocks down the high street is a Safeway supermarket where you can buy your hotel room munchies!

Julie from San Francisco...
I'm a frequent traveler to London for business and pleasure. For great Indian food I'd like to recommend Star of India (154 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, Tel: 020 7373 2901). Forget all the other Chutney Marys and Bombay Brasseries, Star of India is a fabulous, intimate restaurant on the Kensington-Knightsbridge border. Their food is so good that I go there on my first night in London and usually go back at least one more time during my stay. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for this top-quality cuisine. P.S. It's also a low-key celebrity hangout. According to The Observer, star-sightings include " Daniel Day Lewis, John Cleese, Bryan Adams, Yasmin Le Bon and Hugh Grant. Tom Cruise was turned away because the place was full."

Eva from London, England...
Capucetto Ristorante located at 17 Moor Street is just opposite the stage door of LES MISERABLES in Cambridge Circus. It's a tiny place, with delicious, reasonably priced food and very good wine. The staff is lovely, and will treat you just as well when you travel alone as when you are with others. There are also a variety of pubs beside the restaurant, behind the theatre, and across from the theatre that are lovely.

Barbara from Bern, Switzerland...
If you love Indian food and are willing to spend the extra British Pound, The Bombay Brasserie is the place to go. It is fine dining at its best. The tastes are divine and the preparation like art. I love sitting in the conservatory or having a pre-dinner drink in the bar where you can watch people come and go. The Bombay Brasserie’s clientele is mostly Indian, which I think is a very good sign. It’s located on Courtfield Road just behind Gloucester Road tube station on the Piccadilly line. Website: http://www.bombaybrasserielondon.com/

Meridith from Oxford, England...
Hi, I'm an American law student spending the semester in London. Just wanted to let the dessert hounds out there know about this little bit of heaven in Oxford. The Cleo Creperie in Oxford, England is perfect if you have a serious sweet tooth, or just a healthy craving for a delicious dessert. It's located on Gloucester Green, very near the main bus station. This place serves sinfully rich crepes and ice cream, as well as a full menu. I had a crepe called the English Rose that was packed with lightly warmed bread pudding covered in melted milk chocolate and finished off with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. My friend had the banana and chocolate crepe stuffed with bananas and covered in chocolate sauce topped with vanilla ice cream. Yum! Oh, and there's a non-smoking section too, for all the Journeywomen like me who don't like smoke indoors. The Cleo Creperie Tel: 01865 791898

Brandi from Oxford, England...
Especially if you have a serious craving for a delicious dessert, The Cleo Creperie in Oxford is a perfect spot to take an afternoon break from sightseeing. I know; I discovered this yummy spot when I lived in Oxford. Cleo Creperie is located on Gloucester Green very near the main bus station. This place serves seriously sinful, amazingly rich crepes and ice cream as well as a full menu. My favorite 'sin' was a crepe aptly called the English Rose. It was packed with buttered bread pudding, lightly warmed, covered in melted milk chocolate, and finished off with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. Oh my goodness it was good. Give it a try, ladies! Telephone: 01865 791898

Flo from Welwyn Garden City, UK...
A London friend introduced me to a great little Maida Vale neighbourhood restaurant that serves Asian fusion -- Oriental, Thai, Japanese and Chinese. I chose yummy veggie pad thai and a dessert of grilled bananas covered in a tapioca and coconut milk custard. This dessert is totally delicious if you like sweet things. The place is called Kwai Chi Asiatic Kitchen and Bar on 2-4 Fernhead Road, Maida Vale tel. 02089695403. It's modern, clean and has gotten good reviews. Prices are moderate by UK standards. We found it a perfect spot for people watching. The nearest tube stop is Queen's Park but if you phone I'm sure they will give you directions.

Maggie in London, England...
I’ve enjoyed several meals at this communally run vegetarian restaurant, Bonnington Cafe with its long tradition of exceptional food served in a laid back, Bohemian atmosphere. The chefs, mainly residents from Bonnington Square, work on a rotation system. They open for lunch and supper. A 3-course meal is a snip at under £10.00 including tea or coffee. Alcohol is not sold but you can take your own or, if you forget, buy from the off-license shop opposite the restaurant. Check their site to see which local resident is cooking each day and for enquiries or reservations. A great example of communal living. 11 Vauxhall Grove, SW8 1TD. TUBE: Vauxhall, 2 minutes walk. Website: http://garden.bonningtonsquare.org.uk/bonnington/cafe.html

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Eva from Edinburgh, Scotland...
There's terrific food at a pub called The Last Drop in Grassmarket in Edinburgh. It's nicer than most pubs, and the food is both reasonably priced and outstanding. My favorite dish is called "Hangman's Pie." It's a cross between a pot pie and a shepard's pie -- yum, yum! James is the manager -- tell him Eva from NY sent you, and he'll take especially good care of you -- although he's a wonderful host to everyone! The clientele is great there. I've gone in there on my own any time of day, any day of the week. I've never had a negative experience. The staff watches out for you -- and so do the other patrons. Their night/weekend security is wonderful, and they take special care of solo female visitors. They have people come in from all over the world -- I've had fascinating conversations, and lifelong friendships have started in the Last Drop! The staff can also tell you about the best, hottest restaurants and nightlife -- Edinburgh nightlife changes more quickly than New York's! The Last Drop is also historically fascinating -- it is next to the former gallows! Hence the play on words "The Last Drop" -- not only was it the last drop you'd drink, it was your last drop when the gallows opened. Slightly sick, but...

Helen from Edinburgh, Scotland...
Stockbridge is in the area of Edinburgh where many of the city's young professionals live. In that part of the city (away from the busy center) I recommend Bell's Diner on #7 Street. Stephen Street. An Edinburgh institution, it's been around for about 30 years. You get homemade burgers (with nut burgers for the veggies), steaks, milkshakes, wonderful pancakes and ice cream etc.. with servings big enough to leave you feeling painfully full. If there's more than two of you, book very early as it's tiny and gets pretty busy. Highly recommended! Tel: 0131/225 8116 Mon - Fri & Sun 6-10pm, Sat noon - 10:30 pm.