Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Svatováclavská Cukrárna

    Prague

    Join Czech grannies taking the cake at this oh-so-typical Czech cukrárna (cafe bakery), a little piece of the countryside in central Prague. The tables…

  • Vento di Mare

    Silesia

    The 'Sea Breeze' blows a pleasant, fishy scent over Opole's Rynek, serving high-quality seafood dishes from various European countries lapped by the…

  • Luculus Ice Saloon

    Bratislava

    Step into this ice saloon and emerge with a towering cone of ice cream dressed in wafers, sprinkles and chopped nuts. A gelato bar with pedigree (founded…

  • OskarMaria

    Munich

    The bookish cafe at the Literaturhaus cultural centre is a commendably stylish spot, with high ceilings, rows of small central-European cafe tables and…

  • Moravia

    Moravia

    This restaurant, part of a hotel complex, is arguably Lednice’s best for Czech food (out of a meagre bunch). You’ll find nicely done local specialities,…

  • Divinis

    Staré Město

    This restaurant has a playful decor in shades of cream enlivened with feature mirrors and splashes of cerise, and a homely clutter of shelves stacked with…

  • Nahoře a Dole

    Prague

    Walk down a flight of stairs to find this handsome, contemporary space serving a welcome mix of Czech and international dishes, such as leg of rabbit pâté…

  • Lahodnosti

    Poprad

    Poprad's clean-eating temple is right here, a 1st-floor restaurant with a menu that dabbles with every 'free-from' cuisine there is. Meat-free, dairy-free…

  • Schneeweiss

    Friedrichshain

    The chilly-chic snowy white decor, with an eye-catching 'ice' chandelier, complements the Alpine menu at this fine-dining pioneer in Friedrichshain…

  • Gostilna Jakob Franc

    Ljubljana

    This small place in Trnovo is great for lunch, particularly if you're in the mood for pork. Jakob Franc is a Slovenian wunderkind who's taken concepts…

  • Gostilna Oštirka

    Eastern Slovenia

    Casual-chic dining comes complete with charming service at this glass-walled restaurant across the road from the market. The menu here is stronger on…

  • Bad Jeff's

    Prague

    Owner and head chef Jeff Cohen vowed to bring American-style barbecue to Prague and has largely succeeded. Diners enjoy relative rarities like buffalo…

  • Tomasa

    Kreuzberg

    It’s not only breakfast that is a joy at this enchanting late-19th-century red-brick villa with a Mediterranean-style garden at the foot of the…

  • BiBaBo

    Leipzig

    At the far end of Karli, this is an ultimate local, specialising in schnitzel and billiards. There are 14 kinds of schnitzel on the menu, from classic to…

  • Stará Myslivna

    Bohemia

    Unashamedly old-fashioned Czech restaurant set in a character-filled, 19th-century gamekeeper's lodge adorned with hunting trophies, ranging from…

  • Waldgasthaus Triendlsäge

    Tyrol

    A romantic slice of Tyrolean rusticity, this woody restaurant, named after its sawmill, hides in the forest, a 20-minute walk north of town. Or reach it…

  • Pohostinec Monarch

    Staré Město

    The Monarch is one of the best wine restaurants in town, with the combination of Prague's most extensive wine range and top-quality cuts of meat a sure…

  • Urbanek

    Vienna

    Stepping inside Urbanek is to enter a world of cured meats in all their different varieties – smoked, salted, cooked or raw. The atmosphere is rarefied…

  • Austria

    Kreuzberg

    Mounted antlers and Romy Schneider preside over this hunting-lodge-style restaurant perfect for camping out with a baseball-glove-sized veal schnitzel and…

  • Tarte und Törtchen

    Stuttgart

    For desserts that are edible works of art, it's worth the short U-Bahn ride out of town to this rather fabulous patisserie. The cakes and pastries are…

  • Ladencafé Aha

    Dresden

    Dine outside on the pavement in front of the impressive Kreuzkirche, or retire to the cosy interior of this charming vegetarian-leaning health food cafe…

  • Papierówka

    Poznań

    Set alongside pleasant parkland, Papierówka has reinvented itself out of a long family tradition, serving seasonal dishes from a small menu. The little…

  • Lisboa Bar am Boxi

    Friedrichshain

    This colour- and knick-knack-drenched bistro is an inspired Portuguese port of call. Regulars pop by for a leisurely breakfast (served until 4pm on…

  • Villa Crazy Daisy

    Zell am See

    In a rambling villa opposite the Grand Hotel, Daisy hosts full-on après-ski parties in winter and has the most popular terrace in town in summer. Pizza,…

  • Saigon

    Vienna

    The second of the Saigon restaurants (the other is in Mariahilf), this branch has an enormous, kitschy mural and, like its sibling, offers some of the…

  • Tide

    Hamburg

    Part of the growing gourmet reputation of the Ottensen district of Altona, Tide is part cafe (sandwiches, soups, cakes and coffee) and part delicatessen …

  • Villa Richter

    Prague

    Housed in a restored 18th-century villa in the middle of a replanted medieval vineyard, this place is something quite special and not really for the…

  • Malý Buddha

    Prague

    Candlelight, incense and a Buddhist shrine characterise this intimate, rather incongruous oriental tearoom opposite the Swedish embassy. The menu is a…

  • Zum Franziskaner

    Füssen

    This traditional restaurant specialises in Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) and schnitzel, prepared in more varieties than you can shake a haunch at. There's…

  • Mabuhay

    Berlin

    Tucked into a concrete courtyard, this hole-in-the-wall scores a one for looks and a 10 for the food. Usually packed (especially at lunchtime), it…

  • Restaurant Brandegg

    Bernese Oberland

    Families are herzlich willkomen (warmly welcome) at this nicely traditional mountain hut on the trail to Kleine Scheidegg. There's a big summer terrace…

  • Zur Sonne

    Fairy-Tale Road

    In the heart of the Markt you'll find 'To the Sun', a delightful restaurant that feels as though it's been serving meals to scholars and students since…

  • Vozovna Stromovka

    Prague

    This garden restaurant in the middle of Stromovka park is often standing-room-only with mums and dads, while kids play in the adjacent playground. The…

  • Eatside im Universalhaus

    Friedrichshain

    Not just any old cafeteria, this one's based at the Euro HQ of Universal Music and comes complete with a sunny riverside terrace and unimpeded views of…

  • Monsieur Vuong

    Berlin

    Berlin’s ‘godfather’ of upbeat Vietnamese pit stops, Monsieur has been copied many times – the concept is just that good. They don't take reservations, so…

  • La Réplique

    Geneva

    Secreted away on the ground floor of the Théâtre St-Gervais, this welcoming eatery serves delicious, reasonably priced plats du jour all day long. Choose…

  • Bistro à Table

    Prague

    As the name implies, this is traditional French bistro food – think soups, salads and steak frites – served in a bright, upbeat setting of big wooden…

  • Lobkowicz Palace Café

    Prague

    This cafe, housed in the 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace, is the best eatery in the castle complex by an imperial mile. Try to grab one of the tables on the…

  • Marco Simonis Bastei 10

    Vienna

    A hybrid interior-design shop, deli and cafe with wooden stools and high tables, this is a bright, stylish spot for breakfast (try the smoked salmon with…

  • Tapitas

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This darling tapas bar is a top pick on the Gleimstrasse restaurant row. All the classics are there – jamón serrano, bacon-wrapped dates, tortillas etc –…

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