The old saying goes that 'manners maketh man', and that's worth bearing in mind the next time you're dining out. From arriving late for your reservation to using the wrong cutlery, there are certain etiquette mistakes you should never make at a restaurant. Here we reveal the top things to avoid doing to get the best out of your dining experiences. How many of these faux pas have you made?

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the things you should never do when dining out, counting down to the most frowned upon of all.

We've based our ranking on how likely each mistake is to cause offence, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Things you should never do at a restaurant