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There's so much more to dining than just food - the décor, service, atmosphere, ambience and love too. Therefore you should enjoy the ambience at Enzo's the Italian restaurant that takes great pride in offering all of these in appropriate proportions. Established in 1988 and recently refurbished, it is run under the personal supervision of Enzo and his experienced staff.

Authentic ethnic restaurants have long flaunted decorative touches representative of their particular culture - sombreros and capes in Mexican restaurants, chopsticks, bright red and green interiors at Chinese restaurants, national or football flags, red and white checkered tablecloths in Italian restaurants or paintings or posters of the Acropolis in a Greek restaurant. Without resorting to anything pretentious, this contemporary restaurant, which offers Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, is done up in warm beige and wood lending it a friendly and welcoming air.

A festive Italian meal generally begins with a variety of starters or antipasti, literally meaning, before the meal. There are plenty of choices between cold or hot entrees, so go for the avocado con granchio, a salad of avocado, Cornish white crab and peeled prawns, oak smoked salmon or the gamberetti con salsa Marie Rose, a light cocktail of prawns and Marie Rose sauce. If you are looking for something light, try the baked stuffed mushroom with ricotta cheese garlic bitter crumb.

For the mains you can choose from a variety of grills, pasta combined with sea food and meats or choose from the range of risottos or contorni. Some of the popular mains are veal with spinach leaf, sun dried tomato and red wine jus, spaghetti in a bag, king prawns and salmon saffron cream sauce and swordfish Sicilian style with rocket green salad. You can finish your meal by choosing from their range of desserts and beverages. You can also completely unwind here by shaking a leg to the DJ's music and relaxing in the bar which is open up to one in the morning.

Located very close to the Registrar's office, Enzo's is a popular venue for weddings, celebrations and naming ceremonies and can host between twenty and one hundred and twenty guests.

Italian cuisine as we know it today has evolved from years of social and political change and goes back thousands of years, with milestones like the first celebrity chef of the fourteenth century Maestro Marino de Como thrown in for good measure. The cuisine has evolved with the inclusion of potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper and maize.

You are received warmly at the Da Remo and invited to sample the rich heritage of Italian cuisine. There is the all time favourite macaroni, which Garibaldi believed would unite his country. The humble pasta has surpassed expectations and is now quite close to conquering the world. Creatively combined with beef, poultry and vegetables, the chef crafts an array of temptations to lure you.

The penne al pesto with its pesto, tomato and cream sauces that bring out the flavour is a hot favourite, while the involtini di salmone, prawns in Marie rose sauce wrapped in smoked salmon can also be had as a primi piatti, Italian for starters. You'll find the pasta fresh and al dente, deliciously creamy and healthy as a result of the Parmigiano and olive oil used.

Fresh fish takes a special place in the menu and is available in many types of preparations from the delicately plain grilled Dover sole to the sogliola alla principessa-fillets of lemon sole wrapped with baby spinach in a cream and brandy sauce-these are served with crisp chips and vegetables.

The wine list here is impressive and has lightweight Alto Adige Chardonnay to a classic heavier Barolo, whilst it also includes Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to Frascati and some classical French wine.

Finish your meal in style by selecting a dessert from the trolley, go for ice cream or settle for a hot beverage. Getting a table here can sometimes be a challenge, so we suggest you make a reservation.

The Royal Chace Hotel in Enfield is a remarkable destination, renowned for its first rate hospitality and service, as well as their AA rosette winning restaurant. Located just 15 miles away from Central London, this is a delightful place to stay for a weekend or even longer. The stylish rooms are fitted out with all the comforts you seek, translating into a blissful experience whether you're there for business or pleasure.

The Chace Brasserie is located on the first floor of the hotel and is an elegant space where diners can enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside along with the delicious food. Traditional British food, created from fresh seasonal ingredients, is the mainstay of this sophisticated restaurant and diners can come to expect plenty of artistic flair as well as imaginative interpretation of dishes. Their King's Bar offers tasty snacks and nibbles as well as exciting cocktails, beers and wines.

A stylishly designed gourmet kitchen restaurant with room for over 100 diners, Café 190 in Station Road offers an eclectic menu with something to satisfy all tastes. This is where guests can drop by for an enjoyable meal at lunchtime or spend an enjoyable evening with salsa dancing on Sundays to rev up the pace.

Diners can expect to enjoy fresh stone baked pizzas, gourmet burgers, flame grilled chicken and more at Café 190. Choice of pizzas includes such classics as the margherita, parmigiana and formaggi as well as others with toppings of mushrooms, peppers, artichokes, tuna, anchovies, prawns, smoked salmon, grilled chicken, pineapple and mozzarella. The pasta selection offers fusilli arrabiatta with chicken breast, tagliatelle with ricotta and mushroom sauce and risotto with seafood and smoked salmon. There's also open steak baguette, minced beef burger, bbq chicken melt and sandwiches of bacon and brie and ham and mustard. Puddings for a sweet ending include Eton mess, crème brûlée and strawberry cheesecake.