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A stylish contemporary ambience sets the stage for an important business luncheon or intimate supper at Chapters in Victoria Street. Patrons can expect to dine on classic favourites with individual touches from either the table d'hôte or à la carte menu. If a more lavish celebration calls there's always the option of the eight-course menu prestige.

Flag off the meal with seared carpaccio of beef or fritter of aubergine and Roquefort. Then move on to loin of Manx rabbit alongside slow braised leg and a curried honey and parsnip purée, orzo risotto or breast of duck hotpot with roasted potatoes and a blackcherry compote. Finally, if tempted not to miss dessert, select kulfi pannacotta with homemade shortbread and basil crème fraiche or rooibos and milk tart with an almond nougatine and a pistachio and orange chocolate truffle. A judicious choice of wine from the extensive list to match the meal adds flair to the occasion.

With over twenty years of experience behind them, the continued success of Ciappelli's should not be surprising, considering that it is one of the best restaurants in Isle of Man. Located in the heart of Douglas, more precisely on the ground floor of Admiral House, they have been serving international and modern European cuisine to locals and visitors for a long time. Luxurious décor, friendly service, good food and an easy and relaxed atmosphere make this a most attractive dining destination.

From the a la carte menu, typically expect locally smoked salmon, shaved fennel, new potato salad and citrus vinaigrette followed by roast pigeon breast, grilled polenta, pancetta wafers and date sauce. For dessert, the slow roasted pear, vanilla sablé, pecan and maple ice cream are delectable while the largely European wine list with some notable New World exceptions holds more than a whiff of promise.

Slug and Lettuce has a chain of almost a hundred bars spread across the country sharing a common love of serving down to earth, undemanding food and drink.

The group prides itself on offering dishes prepared using quality ingredients, and you should be attended on by attentive staff in a safe, welcoming and cheerful environment. The Slugs have something for anyone - breakfast for a lively start to the day, lunch for busy people, family meals or even a relaxing glass of wine to bring a tiring day to an end - all in a variety of modern and stylish settings.

The menu features old time English favourites such as Gloucestershire Old Spot sausages in buttered mash or fish pie made with Dartmouth smokehouse haddock, in a Devon cream and leek sauce, although dishes look to Europe and further afield to Asia for inspiration. A good way to start the enjoyment is by sharing platters of Southern fried chicken breast pieces, crispy potato wedges, garlic ciabatta strips, half a rack of BBQ pork ribs, wasabi vegetables with onion rings or some Greek mezze

Hearty steak pies, Thai curry with sticky jasmine rice or butternut squash with goats' cheese lasagne are amongst the more popular main dishes. Sandwiches or wraps - warm tortilla with chicken and Parmesan or aromatic duck in plum sauce - provide for those who prefer something lighter. They also serve burgers as well as tempting salads like salmon, asparagus or tomato and mozzarella. For children they have good old British standby sausage and mash, or pepper pasta and ketchup among other choices, all of which never fail to delight, particularly as some of them seem to have come out of a certain celebrity chef's Book of Forbidden Dishes.

Desserts appear in the form of raspberry biscotti, hot chocolate pudding or a creamy strawberry cheesesake. The wine list is well compiled and substantial. There are not less than seven French, three from Italy and some from Spain, Chile, Australia as well as New Zealand. Slug and Lettuce can cater for events including birthday parties, fashion shows, hen nights, wedding parties or just an enjoyable night out with a few friends.