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Part of the Whitbread family, Table Table restaurants aim to bring great value tasty pub food to an ever increasing eating-out public who like well prepared and genuine food served by friendly staff in relaxing surroundings. If that sounds too much like a dream come true be assured that at Table Table they also walk the talk, and are pleased to have the chance to prove it.

Their well located restaurants are spread across a wide range of decors and styles, and all of them share a determination to provide comfort, warmth and relaxation. Their buffet menus for special occasions are remarkable value.

In keeping with modern trends they provide dishes to nibble or share as guests consider the spread of options on a menu that could be described as British with welcome incursions. So as you share long Italian flatbread, and dough balls and dips, or a sharing platter with an imaginative range of finger food starting with garlic and breaded mushrooms, it's time to think about the relative merits of aromatic duck parcels, a prawn cocktail, breaded Camembert or sticky chicken goujons to name but a few.

Many an innocent dish from the past has been hi-jacked in the best possible sense into becoming what is now called a 'pub classic'. Wiltshire cured ham with eggs is served with chunky chips and beef, mushroom and ale pie, or chicken and chips are all familiar with British tables, be they in the dining room or the kitchen. Now they have been added to by chicken fajitas, a sweet red pepper, crème fraiche and fennel tart, a leg of duck slowly cooked and served with a Bramley apple and cider sauce, or chilli con carne with basmati rice, sour cream and guacamole and nachos. So is the humble burger with six enticing toppings.

The point is they, and others, are all here at Table Table, well prepared with quality ingredients, and presented in a way that makes you hungry even if you thought you weren't.

Getting down to the more serious side of the table keep an eye open for the seafood pie, a delightful assembly of things fishy including crayfish, red snapper, prawns and clams. Many of their steaks are 28 days matured, including a 7oz fillet. All steaks are served with watercress, roasted cherry tomatoes, a flat mushroom and chunky chips. A choice from 4 sauces adds the final touch of enjoyment.

Pastas and salads embrace some well known and loved names, but for sheer enjoyment the hot smoked salmon salad takes some beating - flakes of hot smoked salmon mixed with a house salad and soy and ginger sauce. A real winner.

Snacks aplenty cover hot baguettes with the like of grilled pork loin and Bramley apple sauce, sandwiches filled with Cheddar cheese, or prawns and Marie Rose sauce, and jacket potatoes with such temptations as chilli con carne. Add a bowl of chips for only a little extra.

A well travelled wine list offers helpful advice for the uninitiated and there's an impressive choice of draught and bottled beers and lagers. All in all it would appear that Table Table are more than achieving their aims, providing the opportunity for people to eat out enjoyably, with excellent value for money. Long may they continue to do so.

For completely up to date information on menu changes and special offers do make a regular check on their lively Website.

The Fat Loaf in Altrincham has a simple approach to food; this smart neighbourhood bistro serves up uncomplicated French inspired cooking in an affable, welcoming ambience. Innovative dishes such as assiette of fish with truffled potatoes or slow cooked duck leg with winter vegetable stew are contained on a self-assured modern European menu, which is accompanied by a well-chosen and affordable wine list.

Located at Stamford Road in Altrincham, Dilli is the first Ayurvedic restaurant outside London. If you are looking for a 'cheap and finger licking buffet' you would be disappointed with Dilli as it caters to the upmarket, discerning connoisseur of truly traditional Indian food.

Ayurveda is the traditional Indian science with five thousand year old wisdom for healthy eating and longevity. Based on Ayurveda's tenet of 'you are what you eat', all the food in Dilli is wholesome vintage Indian cuisine of freshly cooked food.

Start your meal with the kebab platter, an assortment of vegetarian or meat and fish kebabs chargrilled to perfection and served with mint chutney. Their batakh samosa with a sautéed duck meat filling is served with a sweet and sour chutney. Those less adventurous could try the dilli ki aloo tikki which are shallow fried patties of mashed potatoes with a crushed green pea filling, or the selection of crisp, batter fried vegetables.

Their tandoori fare has shell-on tiger prawn matured in yoghurt marinade and chargrilled and methi machchi tikkas or chunks of salmon delicately flavoured with fenugreek. The Allepey seafood curry from the coast of Kerala has mixed seafood in coconut milk and the thaaravu roast is tender breast of duck prepared in the Chettinad style. For a touch of Hyderabadi cuisine, you could try the mirch baingan ka salan which has baby aubergines and chillies cooked in a peanut and yoghurt gravy. Of course, there are the exotic lentils cooked to perfection in dal makhani or dal tadka.

These preparations can be relished, based on your taste, with a variety of Indian breads and a mild or spicy rice main course. If you wish to have a snack instead of a meal, do try their range of rolls and sandwiches. Don't forget to complement your food with their range of wines and beer.

Visit Dilli for an enjoyable and memorable experience.