London's Tatra Restaurant manages to avoid some of the pitfalls that tend to bedevil Polish restaurants in the UK, by avoiding being too authentically Polish, instead it serves a delicious combination of Polish and East European cuisine in the stylish and elegant Shepherd's Bush establishment.

Owners Sylwia Judycka and Robert Kusy get the atmosphere right with the chic combination of leather, brick and wood in their decor while the food is undeniably something different, be it in execution or presentation. Whether you want to conduct a business meeting or celebrate a birthday, their friendly service helps you along, ensuring that your event is a success.

Undoubtedly Robert's experience of working for some ten years at Wodka in Kensington means that he has served his apprenticeship well, and, now that he has felt ready to branch out on his own, he has cleverly managed to get the mix right,

Amongst starters, there could be grilled black pudding with toast and apple or a blini topped with smoked salmon. For the main event, you could look towards the spicy beef goulash with braised red peppers and dumplings or breaded pork escallops with mash potatoes.

For dessert, there's a white chocolate cheesecake and drinking options include a remarkable selection of wines from Europe. Special mention must be made of the vodkas at Tatra, of which they have around twenty eight choices, ten of which are homemade.