La fleur de ble noir

La fleur is the place to go on a Friday evening after a concert at the nearby Cirque Royal. It's a Bretonne creperie with an astonishing choice of fillings, both savoury and sweet. Try the 'crepe trois etages' (smoked ham, Swiss cheese, egg, salad and tomatoes) or the 'crepe Toscane' (smoked ham, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil). There's a great value three-course menu for aficionados and you'll also find salads, pasta and ice cream. Be warned, it's only open at lunchtime and Friday evening.

Szeráj

A new Istanbul-style cafeteria offers good meals until the wee hours of the morning on busy Szent Istvan korut. Dishes like lamb stew, mousaka and chicken with aubergine are served from the steam table, and kebabs are prepared while you wait. There's a great selection of salads, breads, strong Turkish tea in traditional glasses and desserts, like baklava or rice pudding. The cavernous, ornate interior includes a working fountain. It's like an evening in Byzantium - or at least a quick meal there.