KABACHOK 12 - This cosy restaurant serves European cosmopolitan cuisine in the unusual Belarusian setting. Major cards. Open daily from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m. 38 St. Yakuba Kolasa.

KAMYANICA - Delicious dishes cooked to Rech Pospolitaya recipes, served in the traditional Belarusian setting accompanied by folk music. A mid-day menu, separate hall with a large screen and karaoke facilities available. Free parking. Cards: V, VE, MC/EC, Maestro. Open daily from noon till 11 p.m. 18 St. Pervomaiskaya

PINTA - Belarusian and Japanese food served in a cosy Irish pub atmosphere. Old soviet fimls are shown on plasma screens and the bar has a distinctly Soviet flavour. Open daily from noon till 2 a.m. 34 St. Komsomolskaya

SEDMOE NEBO (SEVENTH SKY) - Refined European cuisine, live, jazz and blues music, shows and discos. Family and corporate parties. Cards: V, VE, MC/EC, Maestro/Cirrus. Open daily from 6 p.m. - 4 a.m. 11. Ave. Nezavisimosti, Minsk hotel. Metro: Ploschad Lenina.

AT FRANSISK'S - Belarusian cuisine and house specialties served on wooden boards. One Meter of Vodka, Lamb Shank, skewed meat and Half-Meter Sausage on offer. Only Belarusian music played. Major cards are accepted. Open daily from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m. 19 Ave. Nezavisimosti. Metro: Oktyabrskaya/Kupalovskaya

ASIAN

VRATA DRAKONA (DRAGON'S GATE) - Oriental food such as Peking duck cooked by Chinese chefs and served in a Chinese style interior. Tea ceremonies held. Major cards. Open daily from 1 p.m. till midnight. 35 St. Kuibysheva

JOMALUNGMA - Tibetan, Japanese, Nepalese and Indian cuisine on offer. There is a dining room (50 seats), hookah bar (40 seats), tea room (10 seats), karaoke room (10 seats), VIP room (10 seats). Belly dance featured in the hookah bar and karaoke room from 11 p.m. till 3 a.m. Free parking. Open daily from noon till 5 a.m. 7 St. Gikalo

SPANISH

CASA AUGUSTIN LOPEZ - the club offers a wide selection of dishes with a seafood accent and has night shows. Flamenco, salsa, sevillana featured. Major cards. Open daily from noon till 3 a.m. 31 St. Zaharova

ISPANSKIY UGOLOK (SPANISH CORNER) - Spanish cuisine offered with business lunches from noon - 4 p.m. four rooms with billiards available. Major cards. Open daily from noon-midnight. 36. St. Nemiga.

ITALIAN

BELLA ROSA - Italian haute cuisine served in a cosy ambience over two floors. Downstairs is the main dining room. Upstairs is a banquet hall where events catered for. Open air seating, a DJ Lounge and hookahs also available. Free secure parking and in-house security. Major cards. Open daily from noon-midnight. 3. St. Gikalo. Metro: Ploschad Yakuba Kolasa.

FALCONE - Italian cuisine "Falcone" - masterpieces of cooking be well known Italian chef Valter Pjerdzovanni. Three halls, VIP room, children room. Open daily from noon - 2 a.m. 9 St. Korolya

VOGLIA MATTA - Italian cuisine and a discotheque for your entertainment. Major cards. Open daily from noon-4 a.m. 17 Sq. Svobody. Metro: Nemiga.

FAST FOOD

LIDO - one of the most popular places to have a cheap complex meal. Located on the main street of Minsk at the exit from Yakuba Kolasa metro station Lido is offering a wide range of European and Russian cuisine. Average bill is around 10 USD.