Vevey
This nouveau-rustic lakefront bistro, with stone walls and low beams, is insanely popular. Book a table for a creative, market-fresh menu that spotlights…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Slovakia
A classy address inside a former priestly abode, dating to the 16th century, Monarchia offers deftly prepared Slovak mainstays. Various dumplings and…
Zürich
Secreted down a short alley just off Paradeplatz, Coco features an ever-changing five-course 'surprise menu' in the evenings, revolving around the…
Frankfurt am Main
Colourful Pizzeria Montana has vivid blue walls framing a communal table down one side and stool seating along the other, with a bright yellow wood-fired…
Staré Město
Chunky timber tables, bare brick and industrial light fittings set the scene around the central open kitchen here, where the conceit is that there is no…
Vienna
This slick, white-painted spot raises the Viennese salad to a new level. Combinations like couscous with tarragon, cranberries and goat's cheese, fennel…
Bernese Oberland
Locals sing the praises of this cosy tavern snuggled away in the chalet-style Hotel Bernerhof. It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some hearty…
Kraków
The chefs at Pino embrace food trends, offering familiar foods like pizzas and burgers and alongside whatever else – sous vide, steak tartare – might be…
Kraków
If you like big portions and low prices, this restaurant just outside the Planty by Jagiellonian University is the place to go. Meaning ‘treats’ in Polish…
Vienna
This large, airy tiled restaurant opening onto a terrace has a loyal following for its fantastic range of antipasti and main-course seafood dishes – such…
Valais
The Gemmet Farm is no ordinary delicatessen. The stylish shop with shelves of Valais wine on the walls and a glass-covered counter safeguarding carefully…
Stuttgart
This traditional wine tavern in the Bohnenviertel quarter serves up no-nonsense Swabian cooking, including flavoursome Linsen und Saiten (lentils with…
Hamburg
Celebrated sushi chef Hideaki Morita creates excellent Japanese fare at this 2nd-floor restaurant where virtually everything is unassuming, except for the…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This refined Buda Hills spot is a good place to come for hearty indigenous fare, such as duck leg in orange sauce (3800Ft), at modest prices. The name…
Prenzlauer Berg
New York meets Berlin at this always bustling expat favourite whose dry-aged steaks, burgers and hand-cut fries might just justify the hype. Sink your…
Budapest
This pleasant ‘beer restaurant’ in Újlipótváros serves Belgian (and some Hungarian) specialities, including its namesake, those much-loved bivalves,…
Düsseldorf
Georgia (the country, not the US state) is a cultural and geographical bridge between east and west, which is also reflected in its cuisine. It's meat…
Łódź
Towards the southern end of ul Piotrkowska, this place combines slick decor with a creative menu that takes the best of Polish produce – mushrooms, pork,…
Kraków
Veganic's cosy armchairs and outdoor courtyard make for a welcoming setting for very good vegan and vegetarian food, like tofu burgers, pastas and stuffed…
Bovec
Sovdat isn't strong on aesthetics and its outdoor terrace isn't as pretty as others in town, but the crowd of locals attests to its popularity and value…
Brno
Sushi master Noritada Saito and head chef Martin Babica have combined forces to bring one of the country's top restaurants to Brno. Sushi is the highlight…
Kraków
Vegans and vegetarians will love this addition to the Jewish quarter. American-style bagels and desserts like pumpkin pie from the satellite bakery, as…
Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia
Next door to the Hotel Visegrád, but very much retaining its own identity, the 'Seagull' is a classy eatery popular with coach parties. It serves…
Bremen City
An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid…
Moravia
La Casa Navarra is well known locally for homemade gnocchi (usually served with cheese), but the pastas, grilled meats and steaks are also very good. The…
Hanover
Simple wooden tables and benches are enhanced by colourful lanterns at this little cafe serving up fresh, fast and cheap Vietnamese specialities with beef…
Prague
Dhaba Beas vegetarian self-service restaurants have been around in obscure parts of Prague for years, but this new, clean-cut version within the Lucerna…
Prenzlauer Berg
Tourists, expats and locals descend upon this old-school gastropub where rustic Berlin charm is doled out with as much abandon as the delish home cooking…
Stuttgart
A breakfast institution since the 1970s, the Academy has evolved into a darling French-style bistro where dishes revolve around market-fresh fare but also…
Düsseldorf
This locally adored cafe is especially lovely in summer when half the 'hood comes out to sip java and eat yummy cheesecake or carrot cake (both homemade…
Trier
Heavenly Berliner mit Pfannkuchen (doughnuts filled with spiced plum jam) are the draw at this bakery cafe (arrive early before they sell out) but it also…
Dresden
At the entrance to Kunsthofpassage, this modern restaurant allows you to build your own meal out of five meat and fish options and a selection of sides…
Tyrol
When traditional Austrian food begins to pall, swing over to Lucy Wang for fabulous sushi and sashimi with a pinch of style. You might begin, say, with…
Staré Město
The 100% Black Angus USDA Prime Beef imported from the American Midwest is the name of the game here. Aged for at least 30 days, Prague's priciest cuts of…
Zürich
Tuck into the heartiest of Swiss grub under the heavy oak beams at this sprawling, atmospheric 15th-century beer hall with ample pavement seating. The…
Munich
Below the eponymous fine-dining restaurant, Les Deux's ground-floor brasserie is perfect for taking a tasty break without breaking the budget. Choose from…
Staré Město
You'll find smart and snappy service at this stylish deli-cum-bistro, where the menu makes the most of all that delicious Italian produce artfully…
Frankfurt am Main
One of Frankfurt's most beautiful buildings to have escaped WWII's destruction is this 1730-built baroque city guardhouse. A restaurant since 1904, it's…
The Julian Alps
The in-house restaurant of the Hotel Lipa offers excellent value, with a solid range of pastas and pizzas, plus excellent and affordable upmarket main…
Kreuzberg
Canada might not be well known for pizza, but Ron Telesky is a trailblazer. The team serves up giant slices of pizza, and a chilli-infused maple syrup…
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