Zürich
A haunt of city movers and shakers, the Crown Hall is a wonderfully Old World brasserie, with white tablecloths, dark wood and impeccably mannered waiters…
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Rhine Valley
The dining room and terrace at this wonderful spot 1.5km north of St Goar feel like being aboard a cruise boat, with close-up, uninterrupted river views…
Salzburg
Helmut Schinwald works the stove at this gourmet restaurant with a romantic garden pavilion. His seasonally inflected flavours, such as homemade asparagus…
Salzburg
You'd be forgiven for thinking a restaurant tucked behind Mozart's Geburtshaus would have 'tourist trap' written all over it. Not so. The baroque…
Mainz
Traditional, timber-lined Lösch is a wonderful spot for local specialities, such as Kartoffeleintopf mit Speck und Fleischwurst (sausage casserole with…
Prenzlauer Berg
In this feel-good venture, an Israeli biz whiz and a Palestinian chef have teamed up to bring a progressive blend of vegan/vegetarian Middle Eastern fare…
Budapest
Budapest knew it had arrived when a branch of the favourite canteen of the London glitterati opened here. As elsewhere, Nobu is minimalist in decor and…
Dresden
An artist squat in the 1980s, Raskolnikoff now brims with grown-up artsy-bohemian flair, especially in the sweet little garden at the back, complete with…
Lausanne
With a name from the Latin meaning ‘to choose’, this glamorous establishment replete with chic concrete-and-wood interior and Chef Guillaume Raineix at…
Ljubljana
This little place in the city’s biggest park supplies Ljubljančani (local people) with one of their favourite treats: horseflesh. It’s a little place – a…
Moselle Valley
The river-facing summer terrace at Winzerstube Brachtendorf makes an ideal spot to sample the Brachtendorf family's wines, peach liqueur and apple-and…
Prenzlauer Berg
On Sunday, the Kulturbrauerei gets mobbed by hungry folk keen on a first-class culinary journey at economy prices. Dozens of mobile kitchens set up in the…
Prague
At the mouth of the pedestrian tunnel linking Žižkov with Karlín, this weekday-only, retro-styled 1920s tavern serves lunch specials containing exotic…
Vienna
Kent means ‘small town’ in Turkish, appropriate considering the restaurant's seemingly perpetual expansion (now with four locations in Vienna). In summer…
The Romantic Road
At this 40-cover wine restaurant, owners double as cooks to keep tables supplied with traditional dishes such as local fish, Franconian sausages and…
Warsaw
A log-burning stove keeps it cosy at this convivial cafe-bar where dishes include goose goulash and herring on rye bread with seaweed. It also offers a…
Prague
Hidden around the back of the striking late-1920s functionalist facade of the Mánes Gallery, this gorgeous restaurant manages to be both welcoming and…
Warsaw
Cookbook writer and local TV personality Marta Gessler has styled this contemporary cafe very nicely. The modern Polish menu includes classics such as…
Kraków
While Dynia's interior is chic – with leather furniture and avant-garde floral arrangements – it is the courtyard that is the most enticing. Crumbling…
Prague
Hidden away in a less-frequented corner of Karlín, near Florenc bus station, is one of the best Indian restaurants in Prague. Classic curry dishes are…
Stuttgart
True, it’s in the heart of the red-light district, but don’t be put off. This softly lit, dark-wood-panelled restaurant is an atmospheric choice for well…
Prague
That symbol of urbano-hipster, 21st-century 'cuisine', the avocado, takes centre stage at this cool caf. Bare LED light bulbs illuminate an aggressively…
Hanover
A large organic supermarket, Denn’s has everything from fruit and veggies to wines, meats and aquaculture fish – perfect for a wholesome picnic in one of…
Staré Město
The French Restaurant in the Municipal House distracts diners from their gourmet dishes with its pure art-nouveau dining room, worth seeing even without…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Big on atmosphere, this smart restaurant at Villa Solitude has a fairy-tale tower setting, award-winning fusion cuisine and a terrace with knockout views…
Salzburg
A country manor with an elegantly rustic interior and a chestnut-shaded courtyard, Gasthof Schloss Aigen excels in Austrian home cooking. The Forstner…
Vienna
Time stands still at this traditional Beisl (small tavern or restaurant). The wood-panelled interior looks as if it's been untouched for years and the…
Berlin
You’ll be as exuberant as Zorba at this easy going yet top-rated Greek restaurant. Build a meal with the hot or cold appetisers or go for such substantial…
Potsdam
The Berlin Wall once ran right past this brewpub, where the beer garden invites you to count the boats sailing on the Jungfernsee in summer. The hearty…
Vienna
Neapolitan pizzas fired up in the wood-burning oven at La Spiga are made from ingredients imported from the region, including Mt Vesuvius tomatoes,…
Hamburg
Timelessly cute, this former customs post overlooks a Speicherstadt canal and has a narrow steel spiral staircase to the toilets. There’s barely room for…
Dresden
This jumping joint puts a new spin on modern German cooking by serving intriguing appetisers in glass preserve jars. You're free to order just a couple …
Malá Strana
A little corner of France tucked away on a quiet square, the Café de Paris is straightforward and unpretentious. So is the menu – onion soup or foie gras…
Trier
Huge burgers at this hip restaurant with a ceiling plastered in music and movie posters include vegetarian options with halloumi or vegetable patties, and…
Slovakia
Most restaurants in Banská Štiavnica find their inspiration in tradition and history, but the 'Four Statues' has an ultra-modern dining room. Floor-to…
Berchtesgaden
Don’t let the Hotel InterConti location turn you off: Le Ciel really is as heavenly as its French name suggests and it has the Michelin star to prove it…
Budapest
An authentic slice of Spain in the backstreets of Budapest, Padrón is passionately run by well-informed staff and expertly trained chefs. There's a great…
Vienna
Despite weekday-only opening hours, Schnattl is a culinary institution in Josefstadt, particularly beloved by thespians and other arty types. The inner…
Fairy-Tale Road
This ornate Viennese-style cafe is Göttingen’s dignified haunt for connoisseurs of Sahnetorten (cream cakes), Obsttorten (fruit tarts) and other calorie…
The Black Forest
To immerse yourself in solace and wonderful views, stay the night at family-run Höhengasthaus Kolmenhof. Sitting right at the main source of the Danube,…
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