Ljubljana
The unfussy interior of plain wooden tables, white-brick walls and traditional floor tiles complement simple but delicious Slovenian dishes from around…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Malá Strana
An oasis of wood-panelled Czech-ness in a quiet part of Malá Strana, the proudly traditional rychta (tavern) serves the most classic of Bohemian fare …
Linz
The heavenly aromas at this elegant, authentic restaurant emanate from the 150kg stone mortar, where the chefs pound herbs and spices, and from the hand…
Bratislava
Medieval in decoration but with one hungry eye on French cuisine, the 'Three Musketeers' has a poetic menu roaming from Provençal fish soup to the rich…
The Great Masurian Lakes
Restaurants on the marina may draw crowds with their lake-front views, but Grota gets the locals’ vote for its food. Wood-oven-fired pizzas and a mix of…
Prague
Pretty much the best Mexican food you'll find between Munich and Vladivostok is served in this stylishly tiled and wooden-floored restaurant in a quiet…
Berlin
In the mood for a Hansel and Gretel moment? Then join the other 'lost kids' for satisfying slow food from the southwest German regions of Baden and Swabia…
Lugano
Favoured by Lugano's downtown banking brigade, this place has a season-driven menu, with ever-changing lunch and dinner options scrawled on the blackboard…
Vienna
Exquisite French pastries – rainbows of macarons, glossy eclairs, babas au rhum (rum-soaked yeast cakes) and superb tartes aux fraises (strawberry tarts) …
Würzburg
Accessed straight from the old bridge, people cram into this old mill to savour modern twists on Franconian classics (including popular river fish). In…
Malá Strana
For vegans visiting the castle or Malá Strana, this clean-cut, 1st-floor restaurant is a godsend. Under heavy Renaissance beams, enjoy curries, veggie…
Würzburg
This old-timey warren has been serving hearty Franconian food for decades. Find a table in the cobbled courtyard or one of four historic rooms, each…
Prague
Holešovice's Prague Market is in a dreary state, but this low-key Vietnamese restaurant is a solid reason to turn up. Queue with everyone else at the…
Vienna
Behind its glass frontage, this little crêperie has simple formica tables, 1950s fixtures, and blackboards chalked with the day's menu cooked in the open…
Budapest
Owned by local celebrity chef Zoltán Feke, Petrus offers French bistro cooking: boeuf bourguignon, duck confit and snails done in a profusion of ways. The…
The Salzkammergut
This offshoot of the famous pastry shop Cafe Zauner serves Austrian favourites, including trout and a real Wiener Schnitzel (breaded cutlet) from veal or…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
Breads including sourdoughs, soft pretzels and gluten-free loaves are baked continuously throughout the day at this contemporary bakery. Creative…
Mainz
Soaring Gothic vaults make this 15th-century former hospital a fabulously atmospheric spot to try inventive twists on German cuisine: wild garlic and…
Lugano
With an atmosphere that's both refined and relaxed and attentive service, this sweet little restaurant opposite Lugano's lakefront serves up classic…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This old-style eatery faces (and, in the warmer weather, has outside seating in) Óbuda’s most beautiful and historical square. Try the signature halászlé …
Kreuzberg
The global culinary craze for ceviche, Peru’s national dish, has finally reached Berlin. Fish, shrimp, scallops, octopus or any combination thereof are …
Tyrol
A restaurant with pizza, pasta, steaks, burritos, Thai curry and Austrian classics on the same menu might cause foodies to raise a skeptical eyebrow. Yet…
Malá Strana
A plush 1930s-style hunting lodge hidden away on a quiet side street, 'At the Blue Duckling' is a pleasantly old-fashioned place with quiet, candlelit…
Vienna
Located inside the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, the upmarket Herrlich focuses on a lighter style of Austrian cooking in a modern setting replete with…
Carpathian Mountains
Dating to 1850, this atmospheric old-style pub comprises an informal family-friendly part with picnic tables, a slightly more upscale dining area with…
Innsbruck
Hip, wholesome and nicely chilled, the Breakfast Club does what it says on the tin: all-day breakfast and brunch. And boy are you in for a treat: free…
Heidelberg
Small and often jam-packed, this cosy wine tavern has you sampling the local tipples (all wines are regional) and cuisine while crouched on wooden…
Prenzlauer Berg
Josita Hartanto has a knack for coaxing maximum flavour out of the vegetable kingdom and for boldly combining ingredients in unexpected ways. Hers is one…
Geneva
Healthy Peruvian food is all the rage in Geneva and ALMA is one of the better places to dine on what has been hailed as one of the world's 'most important…
Geneva
The Address is an urban loft with a fabulous rooftop terrace, at home in a hybrid fashion–lifestyle boutique and contemporary bistro fashioned out of old…
Budapest
This handy branch of the popular Middle Eastern chain serves cheap, reliable and tasty (mostly) veggie dishes such as shakshuka (eggs cooked in a tomato…
Prenzlauer Berg
A French children's ditty inspired the curious name, which translates as 'The rooster is dead!'. At this homey restaurant the deceased chicken is turned…
Plzeň
Arguably the region's best Indian restaurant offers a spicy alternative to pork and dumplings. All of the standard chicken and lamb dishes, plus many…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
Auntie Náncsi (Hungarian for any loopy old lady) has long been a favourite with locals and expats alike, and she’s very much of sound mind. Located up in…
Gdańsk
Take your taste buds to Poland’s long-lost east and beyond at this two-level, 19th-century period restaurant with the mood of an Imperial-era Chekhovian…
Hanover
Germany’s oldest vegetarian restaurant – in business since 1955, though now exclusively vegan since 2012 – is a tad hushed, but the interior, with…
Wrocław
Karczma Lwowska serves up tasty Polish standards such as gołąbki (stuffed cabbage rolls) in the kind of rustic space where heavy ceramic mugs of beer are…
Vienna
In a triangular-shaped corner room with floor-to-ceiling glass, this glamorous spot sizzles up classics such as pulled-pork tacos, chilli con carne,…
Zermatt
This cosy bistro, attached to the Monte Rosa Hotel that Whymper left from to climb the Matterhorn in 1865, is legendary for its excellent raclette and…
Stuttgart
Once an 18th-century orphanage dishing up gruel, this chic, bustling, bistro-style restaurant now serves glorious Swabian food such as Maultaschen (pork…
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