Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Constanzer Wirtshaus

    Konstanz

    On the banks of the Rhine where it flows into Lake Constance, this delightfully old-school tavern has bags of character, with its vaulted interior and…

  • Unter Freunden

    Heidelberg

    Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…

  • Weltcafé

    Vienna

    All ingredients at this hip and wholesome cafe are 100% fair-trade and organic. The mood is incredibly easygoing and the menu has a pinch of most world…

  • Baricska Csárda

    Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia

    If you are going to eat typical Hungarian fare, let it be here, under the trellises covered in creeping vines and among the vineyards. The setting is…

  • Haas Beisl

    Vienna

    Warm and woody, this traditional Margareten Beisl is absolutely genuine and a great place to enjoy hearty food in a very local atmosphere. Classics such…

  • Naturkost St Josef

    Vienna

    At canteen-style St Josef, fill a small or large plate from its buffet to dine at the handful of seats downstairs or up on the 1st floor, which centres on…

  • Buvette des Bains

    Geneva

    Meet Genevans at this earthy beach bar – rough and hip around the edges – at the Bains des Pâquis lakeside pool and sauna complex. Grab breakfast, a salad…

  • Restaurant Nebozízek

    Malá Strana

    This 17th-century conservatory restaurant partway up Petřín has a designer interior with lots of pale Nordic furniture and Singapore orchids, as well as a…

  • Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren

    Vienna

    Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren is a long-standing fixture in the Naschmarkt, serving Bratwurst (fine pork and beef German sausage), Burenwurst (coarse bacon…

  • Leones Gelato

    Vienna

    This smart eat-in gelateria does everything right. Flavours keep it simple and veer towards the traditional, so there are no gaudy colours or chocolate…

  • Gostilna Čad

    Ljubljana

    This place under Rožnik Hill, just downwind from the zoo in Park Tivoli, serves southern-Slav-style grills, including pljeskavica (spicy meat patties)…

  • Beim Olivenbauer

    Füssen

    The Tyrol meets the Allgäu at this fun eatery, its interior a jumble of Doric columns, mismatched tables and chairs, multihued paint and assorted rural…

  • Bar Neptun

    Gdańsk

    It’s surprising where some of Poland’s communist-era milk bars have survived – this one is right on the main tourist drag. However, Neptun is a cut above…

  • Klub Cestovatelů

    Prague

    Run by travel enthusiasts, this Lebanese restaurant and tearoom cultivates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with its wicker chairs, oriental knick…

  • Gasthaus Wickerl

    Vienna

    Wickerl is a beautiful Beisl (small tavern) with an all-wood finish and a warm, welcoming vibe. Seasonal fare, such as Kürbisgulasch (pumpkin goulash) in…

  • Kantine

    Vienna

    In the former stables of the emperor’s personal steeds, this upbeat cafe/bar is the most laid-back spot to eat in the MuseumsQuartier. Lit by a disco ball…

  • Cô Tú

    Warsaw

    The wok at this simple Asian diner never rests as hungry Poles can’t get enough of the excellent dishes coming from the kitchen. The menu is enormous,…

  • Siesmayer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Experience highly civilised Westend life at this elegant cafe, whose lovely patio is surrounded by the greenery of the PalmenGarten. A glass case displays…

  • Konditorei Grellinger

    The Salzkammergut

    While the lakeside places overflow with visitors, this historic Konditorei (bakery) attracts a decidedly more local crowd. The beautifully evocative…

  • Paris Budapest Restaurant

    Budapest

    One of Budapest's loveliest restaurants hides inside the Sofitel Budapest Hotel. The decor is minimalist, the service some of the best we've come across…

  • Hanoi Xua

    Budapest

    A little out of the way, but handy for the Hungarian Natural History Museum and the Népliget bus station, this spacious, functional-looking restaurant has…

  • Carpe Diem

    Salzburg

    A food-literate crowd flocks to this avant-garde, Michelin-starred lounge-restaurant for cocktails and finger-food cones, mini taste sensations filled…

  • Belvedere

    Warsaw

    A palm tree that is over a century old and abundant lush greenery and flowers create a wonderful atmosphere for a meal in the New Orangery pavilion of…

  • Restaurace Pod Dračí Skálou

    Bohemia

    Get away from the hordes milling up and down the main route to the castle at this appealing country inn with outdoor tables and a barbecue grill, where a…

  • Alte Sonne

    Stuttgart & the Black Forest

    The most refined address in Ludwigsburg is the Alte Sonne, where the menu plays up regional, seasonal ingredients in attractively presented dishes that…

  • Bierhof

    Vienna

    A narrow passageway opens to a courtyard where umbrella-shaded tables beneath the trees make a charming spot to dine on homemade classics like Eiernockerl…

  • Defne

    Kreuzberg

    If you thought Turkish cuisine stopped at the doner kebab, canal-side Defne will teach you otherwise. The appetiser platter alone elicits intense cravings…

  • Pata Negra

    Óbuda & Buda Hills

    ‘Black Foot’ (a type of Spanish cured ham) is a lovely Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that serves such standards as calamares a la romana (fried…

  • Alt Zalawen

    Trier

    The pick of the cluster of bar-restaurants right on the riverfront, with terraces extending to the path running along the grassy bank, timber-panelled Alt…

  • Kimchi Princess

    Kreuzberg

    This pioneer of Berlin’s Korean kitchen craze delivers legit classics such as bibimbap (hotpot rice dish; vegan version available) and so bulgogi …

  • La Mifa

    Berlin

    Part of the wonderland that is Anomalie Art Club, boho-chic La Mifa serves innovative and gorgeously presented meat-free cuisine in a high-ceiling dining…

  • Beim Czaak

    Vienna

    In business since 1926, Beim Czaak retains a genuine and relatively simple interior, entered via the restaurant's tree-shaded, ivy-clad courtyard garden…

  • Khwan

    Friedrichshain

    For some of the best Thai barbecue this side of Bangkok, pounce upon this rustic lair ensconced – for now – among the clubs and bars on the RAW Gelände…

  • Restaurant 1832

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Hambacher Schloss, opening to a courtyard, Restaurant 1832 serves dishes such as Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach) with Riesling bread, roasted…

  • Hüftengold

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This shoebox-sized cafe really comes into its own on sunny days when the vintage benches and tables on the flowery pavement terrace become the perfect…

  • La Muse Gueule

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This cosy wine bar is the living room of Prenzlauer Berg's sizeable French community, and also a popular place to kick back before or after attending an…

  • Frankfurt & Friends

    Frankfurt am Main

    Nine different burgers – including a veggie burger, Frankfurt & Friends burger with bacon and cheese, and Tex-Mex burger with guacamole and jalapeño…

  • Soupa Bistro

    Bratislava

    Friendly to wallets, vegetarians and the environment, this canteen is mindful of special diets and ecological impact when crafting its daily menus. Floral…

  • Cecconi's

    Berlin

    Open to all despite being set within the members-only Soho House, ground-floor Cecconi's exhibits metropolitan flair with red leather booths, marble…

  • brennNessel

    Dresden

    This popular, largely vegetarian gastropub in a miraculously surviving 350-year-old building is an oasis in the otherwise empty and anodyne streets of the…

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