Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Las Adelitas exterior

    Las Adelitas

    Prague

    This small, informal restaurant run by a group of friends from Mexico offers the closest thing to authentic Tex-Mex you’re likely to find in Prague…

  • Urban Betyár Restaurant

    Budapest

    Mixing up modern design with vintage folklore and village antiques in its museum, Urban Betyár also merges Hungarian tradition with a contemporary flair…

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    Restauracja Polka

    Warsaw

    Celebrity restaurateur Magda Gessler loves to fit out her restaurants with folksy floral designs and rustic wooden tables, and this Old Town venue is no…

  • Klezmer-Hois, hallway in the building leading to restaurant and cafe full of antique furnishings

    Klezmer-Hois

    Kraków

    Perhaps better than any other restaurant in the area, Klezmer-Hois evokes pre-war Kazimierz, with its tables covered in lace and artwork inspired by the…

  • Dish exterior

    Dish

    Prague

    The burger wars are heating up, but Dish has emerged as the city's favourite. The 'Dish' burger is a classic bacon and cheese, but other varieties feature…

  • Baltazár Grill & Wine Bar

    Castle District

    Free-range chicken, sea bass, juicy rib eyes and burgers sizzle on the charcoal grill at this excellent restaurant. Hungarian classics are also well…

  • Amerlingbeisel interior courtyard

    Amerlingbeisl

    Vienna

    This tucked-away Spittelberg Beisl is an enchanting summer choice for its cobbled, lantern-lit courtyard swathed in ivy and vines. The seasonally inspired…

  • Antonínovo pekařství exterior

    Antonínovo pekařství

    Prague

    The flagship bakery of a small chain founded by a local business man, who simply craved proper bread. The bakery has become a favourite spot for locals,…

  • U Ferdinanda exterior

    U Ferdinanda

    Prague

    Welcome to a thoroughly modern spin on a classic Czech pub with beer courtesy of the Lobkowicz brewery. Quirky gardening implements in corrugated iron…

  • Kogo exterior

    Kogo

    Prague

    Chic and businesslike, but also relaxed and family-friendly (high chairs provided), Kogo is a stylish restaurant within the stiffly upmarket Slovanský dům…

  • Mr. Pancake, with a stripped bare style, Mr. Pancake mixes bare fixtures, pops of colour, and exposed brickwork

    Mr Pancake

    Kraków

    For decadent treats, this little retro number in the Tytano tobacco factory complex, is just the place. Stacks of American-style pancakes are covered with…

  • Co Chin Chin, exterior

    Co Chin Chin

    Zürich

    This industrial-looking, modern Vietnamese restaurant is stylishly decorated with a marble bar and loads of greenery. The great ambience is matched by the…

  • The Artisan, entrance

    Artisan

    Zürich

    The Artisan proves you don’t have to be right in the city centre to be one of Zürich's up-and-coming restaurants. In a space next to a community garden in…

  • IF Café exterior

    IF Café

    Prague

    One of the highest rated Czech confectioners Iveta Fabešová left a corporate career to pursue her life passion. This IF Café is her second location and by…

  • Babu's, interior

    Babu's Bakery and Coffeehouse

    Zürich

    It's easy to lose hours in Babu's, where the luscious assortment of scrumptious cakes, crumbling cookies and flaky pastries are nearly as varied as the…

  • Spitz, exterior, garden seating in museum courtyard

    Spitz

    Zürich

    Situated in a former museum exhibition hall, this spacious, high-ceilinged restaurant puts its own twist on traditional Swiss fish and meat dishes such as…

  • Zanoni & Zanoni

    Vienna

    Opening to a vast summer terrace, this Italian gelateria and pasticceria has 30 seasonal varieties of gelato, such as vanilla–poppy seed, blueberry…

  • U Bílého lva exterior

    U Bílého lva

    Prague

    There's been a pub here since 1883, and everything at the ‘White Lion’ certainly feels authentic, down to the hardwood bench seating and shiny taps at the…

  • Dunapark

    Budapest

    Built in 1938 as a cinema, this art deco place with a lovely upstairs gallery, outdoor terrace and views of Szent István Park is a fine restaurant serving…

  • U Emy Destinnové exterior

    U Emy Destinnové

    Prague

    Run by an American expat chef, this restaurant pays homage to the late Czech opera singer Ema Destinnová, who was born in the building. The menu features…

  • Aromi exterior

    Aromi

    Prague

    High ceilings, polished parquet floors and stylish, contemporary decor make this one of the city's prime venues to see and be seen. Aromi has a well…

  • Restaurace U Bulínů exterior

    U Bulínů

    Prague

    Delicious traditional Czech cooking served in an old-fashioned, warm setting. This is the place to try goulash with potato pancakes, strapačky (small…

  • Kofein exterior.

    Kofein

    Prague

    One of the hottest restaurants in town is this tapas place not far from the Jiřího z Poděbrad metro station. Descend into a lively space to see a red…

  • Sweet & Pepper Days exterior

    Sweet & Pepper Days

    Prague

    This family-run bistro has no fixed menu; instead, each week is inspired by a different cuisine. While the menu changes frequently, you are always sure to…

  • Farina, restaurant entrance with fish symbol.

    Farina

    Kraków

    We don't often advise ordering seafood so far inland, but let Farina be the exception to that rule. Your server will bring over a cart showing off the…

  • Zelená Zahrada exterior

    Zelená Zahrada

    Prague

    This secluded, upscale restaurant draws a star-studded crowd, including on at least one occasion – judging by the photos on the wall – crooner Karel Gott…

  • Ali Baba, Restaurant

    Ali Baba

    City West & Charlottenburg

    In business for more years than there are robbers in the eponymous fairy tale, Ali Baba is a bustling port-of-call with cult status among local shoppers,…

  • Marthy's Kitchen exterior

    Marthy's Kitchen

    Prague

    This tiny French-themed bistro is usually packed, especially for weekend brunches. The large menu features crêpes, both the sweet and savoury kind, and…

  • U Bile Kravy exterior

    U Bilé Krávy

    Prague

    This French-run, Lyonnais-styled bistro has some of the best steaks at the best prices in town. The name ‘White Cow’ refers to the Charolais breed of…

  • Oh Deer Bakery exterior

    Oh Deer Bakery

    Prague

    The trendy New York sweet staple has its Czech remake. Cronut, called 'Crobliha' in Czech, is essentially a donut made out of croissant dough over the…

  • Hauer Cukrászda és Kávéház

    Budapest

    This historic (and enormous) confectionery first opened in 1899 but changed names and direction after WWII and only regained its former fin-de-siècle…

  • Vegan Love

    Budapest

    Vegan fast (sorry, street) food doesn't get much better than at this hole-in-the-wall eatery on up-and-coming IX Bartók Béla út. Try the likes of sweet…

  • Cacao exterior

    Cacao Prague

    Prague

    Sit in the large, stylish room with historical arched ceilings or soak up the sun on the terrace if you can find a seat. Cacao serves quality coffee,…

  • Roots, interior

    Roots

    Zürich

    Salads, soups, sandwiches and smoothies take top billing at this (mainly) vegan coffee shop. Favourites include the protein bowl with sweet potato, quinoa…

  • Plevel exterior

    Plevel

    Prague

    This warm, rustic spot with big wooden tables and exposed beams opened in 2013 to cement the Krymská corridor as the centre of Prague hipsterdom. It has…

  • Well Done, archway in middle area with wall decor

    Well Done

    Kraków

    Very likable barbecue and burger joint poised along shady ul Mostowa, with its string of trendy restaurants and cafes. The grill-masters know how to…

  • Helvti Diner, exterior

    Helvti Diner Stauffacher

    Zürich

    Using high-quality Swiss, Angus and Wagyu beef, this American-style diner on the Sihl river serves some of the best burgers in town. It even has its own…

  • Henrici, exterior

    Café Henrici

    Zürich

    The cafe that brought barista culture to Zürich is still one of the best places in the city for coffee, and the food is equally appealing. Expect cold…

  • Maison Blunt, interior

    Maison Blunt

    Zürich

    A local favourite, this beautifully furnished Moroccan restaurant offers delicious North African dishes including a mouthwatering vegetable tagine and a…

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