The onset of chillier weather hardly looks to slow the trend: outdoor heaters are already scarce, suggesting people plan to dine outside for the duration.

Most people dine outside in the summer, the waiters juggling huge plates.

The open-plan kitchen/living room leads to a decked veranda, making it easy to dine outside.

Couples dine outside by candlelight and an unfailingly chic crowd resides at the 18-seater chef's table.

The lounge bar and restaurant are in vibrant colours, with original 18th-century features, or you can dine outside on a terrace surrounded by palm and orange trees.