Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Vevay

    Frankfurt am Main

    Even diehard carnivores might be converted after tucking into this stylish cafe's creative vegetarian and vegan dishes: tempeh with three-bean and coconut…

  • Pauly Saal

    Berlin

    Since taking the helm at this Michelin-starred outpost, Arne Anker has given the cuisine a youthful and light edge while following the seasonal-regional…

  • Bernardov Dvor

    Slovakia

    Borrowing Mediterranean, Slovak and French flavours, the chefs at Bernardov Dvor present everything with artistry, whether it's the excellent pizzas or…

  • Warszawa Wschodnia

    Warsaw

    In a huge industrial building, and taking its name from the neon sign salvaged from the nearby train station of the same name, this visually impressive…

  • Zum Weissen Rauchfangkehrer

    Vienna

    'The White Chimney Sweep' is reputedly named for a chimney sweep who, thanks to his romance with the neighbouring baker, was more often covered in flour…

  • Goldies

    Kreuzberg

    Having trained in some of Germany's most celebrated Michelin-starred kitchens, Kajo Hiesl and Vladislav Gachyn started Goldies as a way of perfecting the…

  • Michelberger

    Friedrichshain

    Ensconced in one of Berlin's coolest hotels, Michelberger makes creative dishes that often combine unusual organic ingredients (eg wild boar with miso,…

  • Funki Punki

    Bratislava

    This bohemian spot has schoolroom seating, pretty murals and sweet or savoury crêpes. Choose your preferred type of batter (including gluten-free…

  • Maxing Stüberl

    Vienna

    Johann Strauss' one-time favourite, this dark-wood-panelled restaurant serves fabulously traditional dishes using produce from the owner's home region of…

  • Alma Gastrothèque

    Vienna

    Seizing its inspiration (and name) from France's Alpes-Maritimes region, this chic wine bar/bistro has tinted glass pendants lighting up its mosaic…

  • Plachutta Hietzing

    Vienna

    Emperor Franz Joseph I declared Tafelspitz (boiled beef) his favourite meal, and this wood-panelled restaurant serves 10 different varieties, made from…

  • Verwallstube

    Tyrol

    Wow, what a view! The mountain panorama that opens up at this 2085m-high location is uplifting – as is the food. Billing itself as one of the highest…

  • W-Der Imbiss

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The self-described home of 'indo-mexi-cal-ital' fusion, W is always busy as a beehive with fans of its signature naan pizza freshly baked in the tandoor…

  • Schrofenstein

    Tyrol

    With a generous helping of Austrian heartiness and a dash of Mediterranean lightness, Schrofenstein’s elegantly rustic restaurant moves with the seasons:…

  • Restaurant Oderberger

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This exciting newcomer spreads across three open levels in an industrial-chic ex-boiler room of a public swimming pool. The chef's orchestrations are just…

  • Vestibül

    Vienna

    In the southern wing of the Burgtheater, Vestibül is a showpiece of marble columns and stucco topped off with a glorious sparkling mirrored bar. The menu…

  • Kommödchen

    The Black Forest

    A drop of good old-fashioned sophistication in Karlsruhe's southern Südstadt neighbourhood, Kommödchen keeps things cosy with soft lamplight, bistro…

  • Ždiarsky Dom

    Tatra Mountains

    Even the hungriest Goral shepherd would be satisfied by this superb restaurant, with its grilled trout, pork ribs that practically fall off the bone and…

  • Romantik Hotel Säntis

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Romantik Hotel Säntis' 1st-floor restaurant is Appenzell's top table. Crisp white tablecloths, beautiful carved pine and views across Landsgemeindeplatz…

  • Becker’s Restaurant

    Trier

    Set amid the vineyards, Becker's is Trier's most celebrated restaurant, with two Michelin stars. Highlights of its seasonal menu might include scallops…

  • Hammerwirt

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Banquette seating, wood tables and brass lanterns keep the mood traditional and cosy at Hammerwirt, situated 3km north of Hallein. The real delight is the…

  • Zimt und Zucker

    Stuttgart

    Cheerily decorated with cartoon murals and candy-bright colours that make it look like a kid has been let loose on the interior design, this laid-back…

  • Einstein Gourmet

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sebastian Zier and Moses Ceylan head up this Michelin-starred restaurant, elevating French cuisine with outstanding ingredients, originality and…

  • Dobré Bistro

    Košice

    Exposed brick and flowers in glass tumblers set the understated scene at Dobré Bistro, which aims for a menu that's kind to the environment and to its…

  • Masaniello

    Kreuzberg

    The tables are almost too small for the wagon-wheel-sized certified Neapolitan pizzas tickled by wood fire at Luigi and Pascale's old-school but much…

  • Caylend

    Graz

    Backlighting, a streamlined design and primary colours lend a contemporary feel to this vaulted, wood-floor bistro and wine bar, with ever-exciting fusion…

  • Slávia

    Košice

    A showstopping art-nouveau building hosts Košice's primo see-and-be-seen venue. Brunch options have a gourmet twist (like scrambled quail's eggs and bacon…

  • Schwarzer Hahn

    German Wine Route

    In the vaulted basement of the Deidesheimer Hof, this ultra-gourmet restaurant has gained a Michelin star for its creative French- and Palatinate-style…

  • Gerberhaus

    Ulm

    This warm, inviting woodcutter’s cottage hits the mark with its delicious mix of Swabian and Italian-inspired dishes. Plump for a river-facing table and…

  • Santa Clara

    Graz

    Santa Clara eschews a regular menu structure or set prices per dish – there's simply a nightly buffet of Italian-style antipasti. Teamed with a bowl of…

  • Salzkammer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Warm timbers give this restaurant a cosy atmosphere, and it has a beautiful umbrella-shaded terrace. But it's the traditional Austrian food that leaves a…

  • Artner

    Vienna

    A double-height wall of wine bottles (including vintages from the owners' vineyard) links Artner's ground-floor wood-panelled dining room and romantic…

  • Stomach

    Vienna

    Stomach has been serving belly-rumblingly good food for years. The menu brims with carefully plated meat, fish and vegetable dishes, including Styrian…

  • Mayer’s

    Zell am See

    Andreas Mayer heads the stove at hotel Schloss Prielau’s refined restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars. Freshness is key, with home-grown vegetables…

  • Hala Gwardii

    Warsaw

    Completed in 1902, this art nouveau market hall offers both food and souvenir stalls plus street-food style outlets, bars and coffee spots. It's very…

  • Nachbarsgarten

    Canton of Zürich

    A one-man-band affair in the kitchen, this little restaurant on the fringes of Winterthur is wonderfully inviting, with warm wood, bistro lighting and…

  • U Dvou koček

    Staré Město

    A Prague classic, this traditional, been-here-forever beer hall and microbrewery, located under the arcading of Uhelný trh, is unmissable. The Urquell on…

  • Konstantin Filippou

    Vienna

    With two Michelin stars to its name, this minimalist restaurant helmed by Austrian-Greek chef Konstantin Filippou is one of Vienna's top tables. Seafood…

  • San Martino Gourmet

    Konstanz

    A class act with space for just 16 lucky diners, this Michelin-starred restaurant rests against the old city walls. Jochen Fecht’s season-inspired food…

  • Bistro de la Tour

    Geneva

    Just a handful of tables await lucky diners at this intimate bistro and wine bar. And the menu? Succinct but magnifique, thanks to the combined passion of…

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