Two minutes from the centre of Harrogate, but a million miles from the average restaurant, Villu Toots is truly different; its classic, yet stunningly contemporary, minimalist decor provides a chic, stylish setting to accentuate the individuality of its customers. Large enough to seat up to 70 people in spacious comfort and yet maintain an intimate and friendly atmosphere.

A very contemporary menu embraces both the traditional and the unexpected, and delights those who not only appreciate excellence but also prize value. Starters could be: carpaccio of peppered tuna with a fennel, papaya, radish, lemon and coriander salad; a warm tartlet of tomato, basil and glazed goat?s cheese with a rocket and red onion salad and a vintage balsamic vinaigrette or cheddar cheese soup finished with leeks, tomato and fresh chervil and homemade cheddar and chive bread.

Then those might be followed by a choice of seared calf?s liver with blue cheese dumplings, Irish cabbage and a light mustard sauce; grilled langoustines and red mullet fillets coated in a bouillabaisse style sauce, Gruyere cheese, rouille and herb sippets; fillet of turbot with scallops, baby leeks and wild mushrooms or pesto linguini topped with char-grilled Mediterranean vegetable kebab with fresh parmesan.

Desserts are no less tempting, who could resist a dark chocolate torte, seared fruits, mint and champagne syrup; crispy baked apple, sultana and armagnac samosas, cinnamon mascarpone cream or iced blood orange and Grand Marnier 'glace' souffle, confit of pineapple? The wine list is equally diverse, with fine vintages rubbing shoulders with more youthful newcomers, and throughout your meal Villu Toots's lively convivial staff provide informal but attentive service.

For further details, do have a look at their attractively presented Website, which also has their full menu.

If you are too tired after dinner to drive home, you can even opt to stay overnight at The Balmoral Hotel in one of their sumptuous bedrooms, which helped them to win The Which? Good Hotel Guide Hotel of the Year in 2002, or call them on +44 (0)1423 508208.