Moravia
A leading contender for the best restaurant in town features an appetising mix of duck, beef and fish dishes, plus a fine wine list specialising in local…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Łódź
This old-style, woodsy restaurant is often packed with diners eager to sample excellent roast duck and goose dishes. The atmosphere is warm and convivial,…
Berlin
Authentic Italian pizzeria La Stella Nera features a wood-fired oven and serves up entirely vegan dishes that any carnivore would die for. The atmosphere…
Cologne
This well-respected Zülpicher Viertel restaurant is an excellent pit stop at any time of the day. Come for extravagant breakfasts, light lunches and…
Stuttgart
Comic-strip murals bring a splash of colour to this cool, laid-back vegan deli. Great-value day specials such as Sri Lankan hoppers filled with thel dala …
Krems an der Donau
Occupying a gorgeous stone house, Jell is hard to beat for a rustic atmosphere and fine wine from its own vineyard. Its friendly staff also adds to a…
Baden-Baden
Well hidden down cobbled lanes, this wine-cellar restaurant is worth looking for. Baden-Alsatian fare such as Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) topped with…
Warsaw
Refugees and new immigrants to Poland are given a leg up by being employed by this mainly vegan cafe, decorated with greenery. The menu chalked on the…
Prague
This sleek, modern Italian bistro is a welcome addition to scruffy, working-class Holešovice. Designer touches such as iron shelves and wooden benches…
Locarno
Elegant rusticity sums up this smart restaurant, with its beamed ceiling, crisp white tablecloths and open fire, as well as a smattering of pavement…
Lake Bled
This traditional restaurant set within a large, leafy garden may at first appear a bit theme-park-ish – but this is one of the first places locals…
Salzburg
This Afro-chic cafe has hot-pink walls, butterfly chairs and artworks made from beach junk. Staff keep the good vibes and food coming – from breakfasts to…
Lake Bled
Even the locals say that dining here feels like a summer holiday. It's built on a terrace over the Castle Lido and has a relaxed vibe, helpful service and…
Małopolska
Locals swear this small window on ul Moniuszki serves Poland's (well, at least Radom's) best zapiekanki (oven-baked, open-faced baguettes, slathered in…
Košice
Sour soup żurek, roast duck with red cabbage, and bigos (cabbage and mushroom stew, flavoured with sausage meat): a medley of Polish and Slovak…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Adjoining posher options under the same name, this is a milk bar for the modern age. The decor is chipper, the servers engaging, kind and helpful. The…
Ulm
Step across the river and into Neu-Ulm in Bavaria for winningly fresh and authentic sushi. Kon-Ya prepares excellent bento, filled with sashimi, maki and…
Bratislava
At the crest of Bratislava's locally sourced soul-food trend is U Kubistu, gathering ingredients from the region's farms to create soups, sandwiches and…
Montreux
Although the presentation of a fairly standard European and international hotel menu can be a little hit and miss, the panoramic view and expansive…
Lake Constance
Dark wood panelling and plenty of rustic touches keep the vibe cosy at this smart wine tavern, which looks proudly back on more than 600 years of history…
Kraków
A step up in both price and quality from the several nearby restaurants on ul Szeroka. Szara is the go-to if you're looking for dishes that are inspired…
Bohemia
This traditional pub on the square at the eastern end of the village main street is decorated with old bric-a-brac and ice hockey memorabilia, and serves…
Kraków
The ideal quick and simple Old Town lunch: grab a plate (big or small) and fill it with all those veggie items that look so good. The covered courtyard…
Regensburg
Subscriber to the slow food ethos, the cavernous restaurant at the eponymous cultural centre offers an imaginatively mixed menu of Bavarian, Tyrolean and…
Hamburg
In a tiny little pedestrian street, Von Der Motte does soups, sandwiches and salads, or what they refer to as 'fast slow food' – service is rapid, but the…
Northeastern Switzerland
Home to famous local painter Tobias Stimmer in the 16th century, the Adler has been doing a roaring trade as an inn for the past three centuries. The menu…
Kraków
Hummus is undergoing a renaissance in Kraków and this tiny place on the western side of busy ul Krakowska has transformed the humble chickpea spread into…
Karlovy Vary
The in-house restaurant of the Embassy Hotel is a destination in its own right, often patronised by big-name stars attending the film festival. The dining…
The Danube Valley
This upmarket place retains the charm of its past life as a village inn. Fittingly Austrian classics are served here, but updated with a contemporary eye…
Warsaw
Polish cuisine is served simply but elegantly in this choice, antique Old Town spot, one in the stable of celeb restauranteur Magda Gessler. The main…
Warsaw
It's worth making the trip out to the edges of Praga to sample chef Dariusz Tomczyk's contemporary Polish cuisine. He uses the best seasonal produce for…
Plzeň
One of the best steakhouses in Czechia. The meats hail from a nearby farm, where the livestock is raised organically. There are several cuts and sizes on…
Mazovia & Podlasie
In the shadow of the cathedral, this elegant cafe has a wide courtyard and abuts the posh Bishop's Residence. It's an excellent place for a restful pause…
Freiburg
As authentic as a taqueria in southern Germany can be, this Mexican joint has cheery decor, smiley service and an upbeat buzz. Taking centre stage are the…
Locarno
Down by the lake, this is a top culinary address, turning out creative fusion dishes like pigeon served two ways with green curry and lime, and panna…
Leipzig
This charming old pub on the Südvorstadt neighbourhood's supercool Karli is a local institution. The selection of burgers, nachos and sausages won't blow…
Český Krumlov
This pub with a big summer terrace is far enough away from the busy centre (though only 150m walk north) to feel like something of an oasis. The menu is…
Kraków
Wander away from the busy street through a courtyard to this hidden gem. The menu is vaguely Mediterranean, though Polish and other influences are evident…
Graubünden
Mellow music creates a relaxed feel in this arty cafe. Try the delicious homemade Swiss muesli for breakfast, filled focaccia or organic salad, or stop by…
Salzburg
Piedad brings a little piece of her native Colombia to the table at this sweet, cosy bistro, where she cooks soul food including arepas (filled maize…
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