As we approach the beginning of the end of what has been a typically rowdy summer, weeping into the new bikini we didn’t have a chance to wear as we do so, the attention of Egypt’s young and careless is now back on Cairo and if you’re looking for dinner and drinks under stars, look no further than La Veranda.

Located on the Concorde El Salam Cairo’s terrace, this is one place that ticks all the boxes of naughty-but-nice night out. When it comes to the food, you're in good hands - Italian Stallion of the kitchen, Chef Carlo di Nunzio, who has brought years of experience working around Europe and an artisanal European style.

But don't let his name fool you - there's much more than pizza and pasta up this Turin native's sleeve Offering a kaleidoscope of different cuisines, offering everything from seafood and sushi, to burgers and pastas, to Egyptian feteer and even a choose-your-own-fish option, it doesn’t end with the food.

You see, boys and girls, this open air fanfare comes with late-night live entertainment that will tickle the fancy of all - including dance shows by international troupes - and wrapped up with a silk bow of top-notch, familiar-yet-elegant service. Plus, the venue will be screening all the big matches from the world's most prestigious football competition, the UEFA Champions League - so football fans rejoice!

This all-in-one front has become a trademark of the European-inspired Heliopolis hotel, whose other eateries, which include, Cafe Jardin, Abou Aouf and Italiano, have also emerged as favourites amongst Heliopolites looking for a simple and sophisticated dining experience.