Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Zum Sternla

    Bamberg

    Bamberg’s oldest Wirtshaus (inn; established 1380) bangs out bargain-priced staples including pork dishes, steaks, dumplings and sauerkraut, as well as…

  • Le Cedre 61

    Warsaw

    Choose from a wide range of hot and cold mezze and mains at this long-running, colourfully decorated Middle Eastern restaurant. There's a fair number of…

  • Kornblume

    Bamberg

    Don't be deterred by the somewhat style-absent decor at this family-run place 1.5km east of the centre, as the tasty food is lovingly prepared and strict…

  • Domkeller

    Saxony

    High above Meissen, this atmospheric tavern outside the cathedral has been in the hearty food and drink business since 1470. Standouts on the Saxon menu…

  • Hospoda Na Louži

    Český Krumlov

    Nothing's changed in this wood-panelled pivo (beer) parlour for almost a century. Locals and tourists pack Na Louži for huge plates of Czech staples such…

  • Repeta

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Opposite the tourist office in a brightly muralled strip of buildings, this clean-cut bistro serves pizzas, burgers, salads, pastas and light meat dishes,…

  • Cafe Sladkovský

    Prague

    Every Prague neighbourhood could use a Cafe Sladkovský. By day, a quiet spot to meditate over a meal of tapas, burgers, or falafel and hummus; by night,…

  • Targ Śniadaniowy

    Warsaw

    Basically a big fun picnic gathering, this weekly market offers a tasty array of local food producers. Shop for groceries, graze on the dishes to go –…

  • Rhy Lounge

    Northeastern Switzerland

    A favourite summertime hang-out for its chestnut-shaded terrace, this sleek bistro and lounge bar is a five-minute walk east from the central Rathausplatz…

  • Luise

    Around Berlin

    This cafe-restaurant-beer-garden combo is a Dahlem institution with a long menu likely to please everyone from salad-heads to schnitzel fiends to pizza…

  • Ochs’n’Willi

    Stuttgart

    A warm, woody hunter’s cottage restaurant just this side of twee, Ochs’n’Willi delivers gutsy portions of Swabian and Bavarian fare. Dig into pork…

  • Restaurant Weisser Hirsch

    Harz Mountains

    Crisp white tablecloths, glistening cutlery and wild hare on the menu underscore the traditional but enticing culinary approach at the ‘White Stag’. Four-…

  • Kurna Chata

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Świnoujście's craziest place to eat is this friendly, rurally themed restaurant, its entire ceiling hung with a meadow's-worth of dried flowers, homemade…

  • Prímás Pince

    Esztergom

    In the cellars beneath the basilica you'll find some of Esztergom's most creative takes on Hungarian cuisine. We love the gooseberry soup with chicken and…

  • Bar Rubin

    Carpathian Mountains

    This popular 1970s-style diner serves delicious traditional Polish food at reasonable prices. With its red laminate walls and chrome chairs, the interior…

  • Marktplatz

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sit on the terrace on one of Appenzell’s prettiest squares or in the intricately carved wooden interior of this restaurant. The menu swings with the…

  • Fischers

    Hanover

    In the hip, arty suburb of Linden you'll find this spicy little number that will awaken your senses to the flavours of Mexico. There's a broad menu of…

  • U Babci Maliny

    Kraków

    This rustic basement is hidden within the courtyard of the Polish Academy of Learning. Simply descend the stairs like you know where you're going and…

  • Restaurant Maestoso

    Southwestern Slovenia

    At Hotel Maestoso, this restaurant seems to cope well with summertime lunch crowds, and caters to the hotel's overnight guests at dinner. Pizzas are…

  • Zum Turm

    The Black Forest

    Behind a pretty half-timbered facade, Zum Turm attracts a faithful crowd for the great beer on tap and by the bottle (including local Alpirsbacher brews),…

  • Krawummel

    Münster

    This darling cafe gets plenty of eco-cred for using only organic and sustainably grown ingredients and turning them into a rotating menu of super-tasty…

  • Bottega del Vino

    Locarno

    One for oenophiles, this bottle-lined wine bar and bistro has a convivial vibe and simple but spot-on dishes such as asparagus salad with parmesan, steak…

  • Złoty Osioł

    Katowice

    A cheerful, popular vegetarian cafe just off one of Katowice's main nightlife strips, the ‘Golden Donkey’ offers vegetarian and vegan fare in a charming…

  • Przystanek Burger

    Kraków

    This is exactly what you need when you're in the mood for a quick and tasty bite, with appetising burgers that are every bit as good as the pictures…

  • Kaisers Pavillon

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Though occupying a modern building, the interior of this popular cafe serving heavy Germano-Polish meat dishes has been convincingly done out as if it…

  • U Mě Dobrý

    Prague

    This popular neighbourhood pub and beer garden has a welcoming atmosphere and very good Svijany on tap for a bargain 36Kč. The menu includes many simple,…

  • Ginger & Gin

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This swank addition to Bad Gastein's dining scene puts a modern spin on the baroque opulence of the Grand Hotel de l'Europe. It pulls it off, with its…

  • Pförtner Cafe

    Berlin

    This artsy-funky cafe occupies the converted gatehouse of a former bus repair station-turned-artist studios. Creative residents invade for rustic lunches…

  • Casa del Popolo

    Ticino

    Taking pride in local sourcing and keeping things as seasonal as possible, this buzzy bistro is a good option close to the train station. Besides pizza,…

  • Soupkultur

    Vienna

    Organic produce and aromatic spices are blended, sliced and chopped into an assortment of different soups and salads each week, ranging from red-lentil…

  • Zum Szultenburger

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This traditional German pub does things to the humble schnitzel that will make your mouth water, while the Rindergulasch mit Spätzle (beef goulash with…

  • Salaam Bombay

    Budapest

    If you’re hankering for a fix of authentic Indian curry or tandoori in a bright, upbeat environment, look no further than this attractive eatery just east…

  • Gasthof Hirsch

    The Black Forest

    This is a warm, woody tavern in the old-school mould, with black-and-white photos on the walls, soft lamplight and cheek-by-jowl tables. The kitchen reels…

  • Marchewka z Groszkiem

    Kraków

    Traditional Polish cooking, with hints of influence from neighbouring countries such as Ukraine, Hungary and Lithuania. Excellent potato pancakes and a…

  • Da Vinci

    Koblenz

    At this refined Michelin-starred restaurant, inspired multi-course menus served at white-clothed tables might include Riesling-cured salmon with trout roe…

  • Mr Hot Dog

    Prague

    This fast-food restaurant is a cult favourite for its gourmet hot dogs, but the sliders (mini hamburgers) and cheese fries hit the spot, too. Chow down…

  • Vineria del Este

    Friedrichshain

    Decked out with a tiled counter and rustic tables, this feel-good local always jumps with foodies hungry for a piñata of Iberian flavours. The kitchen…

  • Vegelangelo

    Munich

    Reservations are compulsory at this petite veggie spot, where Indian odds and ends, a piano and a small Victorian fireplace distract little from the…

  • Chesa Veglia

    St Moritz

    This slate-roofed, chalk-white chalet restaurant dates from 1658. The softly lit interior is all warm pine and creaking wood floors, while the terrace…

  • Steman

    Vienna

    Steman serves good honest Austrian food in a wood-panelled, high-ceilinged interior, with tables on the pavement in summer. The mood is laid-back, the…

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