Food with a view

From busy cityscapes to soothing seascapes – impress your guests with delicious food and a panorama that takes their breath away. Here are four of our favourites…

Portrait Restaurant
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London
Located on the third floor of one of the capital's great galleries, diners here have unrivalled views over rooftops, down to the river Thames, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Using locally sourced and seasonal produce for its contemporary European cuisine, Portrait Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves a popular afternoon tea. To book phone 020 7312 2490 or visit www.searcys.co.uk/national-portrait-gallery

Six Restaurant
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead
This stunning rooftop restaurant at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art on the Gateshead quayside definitely has the wow factor. Six Restaurant prides itself on fabulous views, wonderful service and using only the freshest produce. A mind-boggling choice of food should make it easy to entertain even the fussiest of diners. Open every day for lunch and dinner. To book phone 0191 4404948 or visit www.sixbaltic.com

Fifteen Cornwall
Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Jamie Oliver's social enterprise outpost in the south-west sits right on the beach and features stunning views of the sea. Food here reflects the fresh produce available from the surrounding fields and water; fish features heavily on the menu of rustic Italian fare. For lunch the three-course set menu comes in at a reasonable £27 while dinner guests can try the five-course tasting menu for £58. To book phone 01637 861000 or visit www.fifteencornwall.co.uk

Panoramic Restaurant
West Tower, Brook Street, Liverpool
Offering breathtaking views of Liverpool and the river Mersey, Panoramic Restaurant on the 34th floor of Liverpool's tallest building is an impressive setting to entertain or talk business over a good meal. A set lunch is available at £20.50 for three courses or guests can enjoy the à la carte menu of modern British food including pan-fried cod and slow-cooked pork belly. To book phone 0151 236 5534 or visit www.panoramicliverpool.com