There are tons of ways to fill your belly downtown during general conference weekend, but why settle for that? Here are a few restaurants that aim to nourish more than the bodies of its diners.

• One World Cafe (41 S. 300 East, www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com) has no set menu, but guests can count on a variety of seasonal soups, salads, hot entrees and desserts, with meat dishes alongside a variety of vegan and vegetarian fare.

One World's food is organic, much of it locally produced and some coming from the cafe's garden. But what's made the place famous is owner Denise Cerreta's practice of asking guests to pay what they feel the meal is worth, rather than asking set prices for her food. The restaurant also offers free "dal and rice," a traditional Indian meal, to anyone who feels unable to pay, and some guests choose to work off their meal washing dishes or watering the garden.

Paying guests are appreciated, however, because One World Cafe is the headquarters of a nonprofit hunger-relief organization.

• But maybe you're looking for someplace to bring back memories of that mission or recent international trip. If so, and for very reasonable prices, find stellar Korean at Myung Ga (1839 W. 3500 South, West Valley), a variety of South American favorites at La Izalquena (2194 W. 3500 South, West Valley), Polynesian deliciousness at Tiki Hawaiian BBQ (1465 S. State, www.tikihawaiianbbq.com), and a hidden Thai treasure at Thai Spice (854 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale).

• Or, if you're a fan of Australia and the British Isles, check out the new Morrison Pie Xpress (123 E. 200 South), which offers authentic British and Australian meat pies — authentic, that is, with a couple of exceptions.

Instead of olive drab-colored "mushy peas," you'll get nice, perky green peas; and instead of fillings of, shall we say, doubtful provenance (I got feathers in British chicken pie more than once), top-quality meats and veggies in a firm, authentic crust.

• But most of those are inexpensive and/or quick eats. If you want to feed your spirit with a more upscale meal, you can't go wrong with the beautifully prepared food and spare, elegant dining space (including a lovely outdoor patio) at Caffe Molise (55 W. 100 South; www.caffemolise.com).

• And if you really want to go all out — or, in other words, spend a lot of money you won't regret — there's creative food, wry and opulent decor and fantastic service waiting at Bambara (202 S. Main, www.bambara-slc.com).

Stacey Kratz is a freelance writer who reviews restaurants for the Deseret Morning News. E-mail: skratz@desnews.com