Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • WonderWaffel

    Hanover

    Get a fresh-made waffle or shake with your pick from a variety of sauces (chocolate, white chocolate, apple, cherry-and-strawberries etc), fruits …

  • Kaiserbad

    Leipzig

    A depot-sized dining hall next to the converted Westwerk powerplant, Kaiserbad is a result of the ongoing gentrification of the Plagwitz area, drawing…

  • Camelot

    Košice

    With cannons, shields and barrels for beer drinkers to perch on, Camelot's medieval theme hardly goes unnoticed. While it's touristy, this place prepares…

  • Filharmonia

    Gdańsk

    Occupying a red-brick corner of the Philharmonia building facing the Targ Rybny (Fish Market) across the river, the cooks here dabble in fusion cuisine to…

  • Paletta Bistró

    Budapest

    This new kid on the block in Southern Pest – a transplant from Keszthely on the Balaton – has a lakeside vibe, with whitewashed clapboard terrace, lots of…

  • Bamyan

    Munich

    The terms 'happy hour', 'cocktail' and 'chilled vibe' don't normally go together with the word 'Afghan', but that's exactly the combination you get at…

  • Darea

    Wrocław

    Sushi – freshly prepared by a few serious-looking robed chefs at their station – and other Japanese favourites seem to predominate at this mixed-cuisine…

  • Dom Królów

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Within the luxury Hotel Elbląg, the town's finest restaurant is overseen by chef Jacek Faltyn who cooks up Polish favourites as well as Argentine steak,…

  • Karczma Zapiecek

    Zakopane

    One of the better choices among a group of similar highlander-style restaurants along ul Krupówki, Zapiecek offers great food, an old stove and a terrace…

  • Schwein & Weinbar

    Swabian Alps Region

    A relaxed and more reasonably priced alternative to the Michelin-starred finery of Rebers Pflug, this chic wine-bar/bistro under the same roof has a…

  • Cukrárna Myšák

    Prague

    Opened by confectioner František Myšák in 1911 and redesigned by artist Josef Čapek (brother of Karel) in 1922, the Myšák has had a long and turbulent…

  • District Môt

    Berlin

    At this colourful mock-Saigon street-food parlour, patrons squat on tiny plastic stools around wooden tables where rolls of toilet paper irreverently…

  • Myha

    Ulm

    If you're craving a little spice, this new Vietnamese restaurant near the Hauptbahnhof is the real deal. Against a retro-cool backdrop of bistro tables…

  • Stary Browar Rzeszowski

    Carpathian Mountains

    Big, handsome brewpub on the main square that serves oversized plates of steak, ribs and grilled meats, plus (as a nod to Poland) house-made pierogi and…

  • Osteria Centrale

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This neighbourhood-adored Italian on the quiet end of Bleibtreustrasse lets you dip into a pool of pleasurable classics from around the Boot. Alongside…

  • Schiffergesellschaft

    Lübeck

    In the historic seafarers' guild hall (1535), Lübeck’s most atmospheric – if not best – restaurant is a veritable museum. Ships’ lanterns, old model ships…

  • Gasthof zum Widder

    Canton of Zürich

    This co-op restaurant is the hub of Winterthur’s alternative scene and right in the middle of the Old Town. Labour politicians and local business owners…

  • Alebrijes

    Malá Strana

    Try simple, authentic Mexican food at this hidden restaurant, situated on a quiet lane not far from the Újezd tram stop. Unlike lots of other Mexican…

  • 16 Art

    Bernese Oberland

    Huddled away down a pretty backstreet, this former bell factory now chimes with a season-driven, largely regionally sourced menu, be it white-asparagus…

  • Mondieu

    Bratislava

    With tongue-in-cheek French vintage style, the Laurinská branch of Slovak cafe franchise Mondieu styles itself as an emporium of indulgence, serving…

  • Peperoncino

    Prague

    The insider's choice for good, reasonably priced Italian cooking at Holešovice's western end. The grilled octopus and beans starter is a neighbourhood…

  • Gugelhof

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Training the spotlight on Alsatian and southern German food, this jewel made headlines when feeding Bill Clinton back in 2000, and thankfully it hasn’t…

  • Kindli

    Zürich

    Kindli captures the warmth and grace of a bygone age in its warm, wood-panelled interior, with bistro tables laid neatly and lit by candles for intimate…

  • Motto

    Vienna

    Enter the chrome door to this theatrical lounge-style restaurant with clever backlighting, high banquettes and DJ beats. Asian, Austrian and Mediterranean…

  • Herve's Crêperie

    German Wine Route

    In a contemporary, airy space in the town centre, this authentic Breton-run crêperie serves savoury buckwheat-flour galettes like forestière (with…

  • Café Bouchon

    Budapest

    It's a little bit pricey for what and where it is, but Ooh la la, c'est si bon! A family-run bouchon (small restaurant) with a warm welcome and an art…

  • Stägerstübli

    Bernese Oberland

    The kind of heart-warmingly cosy chalet where you just pray for the flakes to fall, Stägerstübli is a real locals' haunt. With a nod to the seasons, the…

  • Le Colonial

    Košice

    This plush restaurant offers a globe-spanning choice, including prawns with ginger salsa, prosciutto-wrapped lamb, pasta dishes, comforting Slovak…

  • Le Décanteur

    Geneva

    No address is lovelier for fresh homemade pâtes (pasta), copious salads laced with fresh mozzarella, wafer-thin carpaccio and other true Italian dishes…

  • Böhme

    Dresden

    The menu at this easygoing but quietly elegant place, with bare-brick walls and interwar period furniture, celebrates the produce of the Free State's…

  • Drápal

    Olomouc

    It’s hard to go wrong with this big historic pub on a busy corner near the centre. The unpasteurised 12° Pilsner Urquell might actually be better than the…

  • Café Drechsler

    Vienna

    A giant decoupage of ripped posters covers one wall at lively Drechsler. It's especially popular at brunch for poached eggs (with truffle aioli or spicy…

  • Ausspanne

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Rustic, cosy and decorated with wood, mirrors and vintage enamel signs, the Ausspanne pairs Old Berlin flair with modern German cooking. Head chef Andre…

  • Stary Browar Food Court

    Poznań

    The dining section on the second level of this gigantic Stary Browar shopping mall 750m south of the Rynek offers decent food in chic surrounds, including…

  • Brauhaus Bönnsch

    Bonn

    The unfiltered ale is a must at this congenial brewpub adorned with photographs of famous politicians great and failed, from Willy Brandt to, yes, Arnold…

  • Fletschhorn

    Valais

    Tucked in a forest glade, this Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant with dramatic views is among Switzerland’s top addresses. Chef Markus Neff interprets…

  • To The Bone

    Berlin

    If you love meat and Italian food, this hip joint is your kinda place. Sip a potent Negroni while scanning the good-looking crowd and anticipating super…

  • Loretta am Wannsee

    Around Berlin

    Robust Bavarian cooking is the focus of the menu at this traditional but updated restaurant with an enchanting beer garden overlooking Wannsee lake. Have…

  • Lulu

    Hanover

    Red-brick walls and modern fittings are an appealing combo at this combination cafe/bar with a wide-ranging menu: paninis, salads, burgers, pasta and even…

  • Fáma

    Castle District

    'Rumour' (not 'Fame'!) and its food are what’s on cognoscenti's lips in Budapest these days. An inventive menu of mostly fish and poultry displaying Asian…

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