An eclectic selection of food served in a smart contemporary setting with bar attached makes the Reks in London's High Barnet an interesting choice for an enjoyable evening out. It makes its presence felt among the other establishments on High Street with its Mediterranean garden with palm trees that provides the option of alfresco dining.

The menu offers a mix of mostly Indian style appetizers followed by classic European dishes for mains. There's fish fingers, chicken tikka, tandoori minced lamb bread and Atlantic smoked salmon to start with. Main course fare includes roast chicken supreme, sirloin steak, Shanghai style omelette wrap and wild mushroom gnocchi. End the meal with classic chocolate mousse or crème brulee. A fair selection of cocktails, champagne, white, rose and red wines add the required zing to the evening. Savour the taste of classic cocktails, Singapore sling, mojito, cosmopolitan or pina colada. Or go for the contemporary cocktails, Long Island beach, grasshopper, pussy cat or silk stocking.