Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Casa do José

    The Black Forest

    A slice of Portugal in the heart of Karlsruhe, Casa do José extends a heartfelt bemvindo (welcome). The look is modern-rustic, with beams suspended above…

  • Rizzi

    Baden-Baden

    Book well ahead to snag a table at this insanely popular restaurant, housed in a pastel-pink villa overlooking the Lichtentaler Allee. In summer, the tree…

  • Buzihütte

    Innsbruck

    With cracking views of Innsbruck from on high, the Buzihütte is a 3km hike northwest of town or a five-minute taxi ride. It's a deliciously alpine-style…

  • Chutnify

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Aparna Aurora's haunt spices up Berlin's bland Indian food scene with authentic South Indian street food. Her specialities are stuffed dosas (a type of…

  • Fő Tér

    Eger

    With a prominent position on Dobó István tér opposite the Minorite church, 'Main Square' adds a bit of colour to Eger's dining scene, and boasts a fine…

  • Königsquelle

    Munich

    This wood-panelled Munich institution is well loved for its attentive service, expertly prepared food and dark, well-stocked hardwood bar containing what…

  • Eska

    Prague

    Part of a meticulously converted warehouse that now houses the multitasking Forum Karlín, Eska is a combined artisanal bakery and industrial-chic…

  • Peppino im Hofkeller

    Graz

    This wine bar and restaurant is the perfect place for sipping from a large selection of Italian wines. Choose an authentic pasta or main dish from the…

  • Fisch Franke

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a large, light-filled space, 1920-established Fisch Franke serves standout fish dishes: ocean perch with new potatoes and green sauce, pollock with…

  • LA Jordan

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Ketschauer Hof, Michelin-starred LA Jordan has a four-course surprise menu, and five- and seven-course tasting menus that might include dishes…

  • Metamorphosis

    Lugano

    One for special occasions, Metamorphosis is housed in Lugano's futuristic Palazzo Mantegazza, right by the lakeshore. Chef Luca Bellanca walks the…

  • Gostilna na Gradu

    Ljubljana

    Right within the Ljubljana Castle complex, Na Gradu is much too stylish to be just a gostilna (inn-like restaurant). The award-winning chefs use only…

  • m3 Restaurant

    Tyrol

    A prime people-watching terrace fronts this super-slick restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and art-slung walls. Austro-Italian specialities are presented…

  • Kupferstube

    Tyrol

    Fine dining in Kitzbühel doesn't get better than at the Kupferstube in the five-star Hotel Tennerhof. Award-winning chef Stefan Lenz puts an imaginative…

  • Njord

    Vaduz

    A breath of fresh Scandi air, Njord has a coolly modern bistro look, with greys, cream panelling, wood floors and cheek-by-jowl tables. The menu gives you…

  • Humboldt

    Salzburg

    Like a blast of nouveau alpine chic from the mountains, Humboldt keeps the vibe cool yet cosy, with exposed beams, a modern wall-of-glass fireplace, retro…

  • Gostilna Dela

    Ljubljana

    This delightful bistro serves tasty homestyle cuisine, only much better. From the soups and the meat and vegetarian main courses to the shop-made štruklji…

  • Wirtschaft Zum Frieden

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Locals have been eating, drinking and making merry at this wood-panelled inn since 1445. It's still an incredibly cosy choice today, with a tiled oven,…

  • Cook&Wine

    Salzburg

    Highly regarded chef and food and wine connoisseur Günther Grahammer is the brains behind this slick operation. It combines a wine bar, a cookery school…

  • Polonia

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    With a fine, tree-shaded location overlooking the Stary Rynek, Polonia is a one-stop shop of hospitality. It cooks up a variety of Polish dishes in a…

  • Lokál

    Staré Město

    Take a classic Czech beer hall (albeit with cool retro-modern styling), excellent tankové pivo (tanked Pilsner Urquell), a daily-changing menu of…

  • Maitrea

    Staré Město

    Maitrea (a Buddhist term meaning ‘the future Buddha’) is a beautifully designed space full of flowing curves and organic shapes, from the sensuous…

  • L'Atelier des Tartes

    Frankfurt am Main

    Heavenly aromas fill this chic polished-concrete cafe. French owner Aurélie bakes tarts both savoury (potato and brie, mushroom and asparagus, and pear,…

  • Prašná Bašta

    Bratislava

    Stained-glass windows cast a soft light inside Prašná Bašta, a cosy, low-ceilinged den. Similarly warm and reassuring are full-flavoured courses like…

  • Sonne

    The Black Forest

    Organic ingredients are selected with care to prepare creative regional dishes that speak profoundly of the land, be it salsify with marinated pomegranate…

  • Liebling

    Vienna

    No sign hangs above the door at Liebling, whose distressed walls, stripped-back floorboards and mishmash of flea-market furniture create a cool, laid-back…

  • Délice

    Stuttgart

    Natural, integral flavours sing in specialities such as red shrimp with tomato, wild herbs and sesame, and saddle of lamb with fennel, avocado and Roman…

  • Parkhotel Flora

    The Black Forest

    At the hotel of the same name, this elegant restaurant majors in well-executed regional and international dishes, from Black Forest trout in almond butter…

  • V Zátiší

    Staré Město

    Michelin-listed ‘Still Life’ is one of Prague’s top restaurants, famed for the quality of its cuisine. The decor is bold and modern, with huge pieces of…

  • Ubl

    Vienna

    The menu at this much-loved Beisl is loaded with Viennese staples, such as Wiener Rindsgulasch (Viennese beef goulash), Schweinsbraten (roast pork) and…

  • das!Burger

    Wiesbaden

    Towering burgers made with locally sourced produce include the Alamo (cheddar, beef, onion rings, pickles and BBQ sauce), Farmhouse (bacon, beef, tomato,…

  • Jakub

    Český Krumlov

    Classical decor provides a formal setting for classic South Bohemian dishes such as kulajda (dill soup with mushrooms and a poached egg), rabbit with…

  • Alpenrose

    Zürich

    With its tall, stencilled windows, warm wood panelling and stucco ceiling ornamentation, the Alpenrose exudes cosy Old World charm, and its cuisine lives…

  • Gasthaus Löwen

    The Black Forest

    This German-Italian bistro creates a modern mood with its brick floor, bare wood tables, globe lights and moulded chairs. Hailing originally from Venice,…

  • Imlauer Sky

    Salzburg

    From the lofty vantage point of this slickly modern, glass-fronted rooftop restaurant, Salzburg spreads out before you in all its glory – it's…

  • 5

    Stuttgart

    This glossy, nouveau-chic restaurant and lounge walks the culinary high wire with a Michelin star and chef Claudio Urru presiding over the stove. Food is…

  • 12 Apoštolov

    Košice

    High-backed pews and religious portraits seem to urge prayerful contemplation, but the chefs at 12 Apoštolov have something more decadent in mind. This…

  • Einsunternull

    Berlin

    The name means ‘one below zero’ but the food at Michelin-starred Einsunternull is actually happening hot. Adventurous palates get to embark on a radically…

  • Figlmüller

    Vienna

    Vienna would simply be at a loss without Figlmüller. This famous Beisl has a rural decor and some of the biggest (on average 30cm in diameter) and best…

  • Mr Hai Kabuki

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Purists can stick to classic nigiri and maki but Mr Hai is mostly about expanding your sushi horizons. Unconventional morsels, composed like little works…

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