Hamburg
We lost track of the number of times a local told us this was their favourite cafe. Their classic dish of green asparagus, new potatoes and local ham is…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, alas, is not a food paradise, but this 1920s-themed restaurant in the modern town is one of the best of the lot. In addition to stalwarts…
Tyrol
Chipper staff bring sizzling, top-quality steaks, salads, wok dishes and pizza to the table at Auf da Mühle, bang in the centre of Söll. The look is…
Kraków
This handy Indian, located between Wawel and Kazimierz, is good value and a nice change of pace from milder Polish cooking. The spicy dishes are served…
Lake Bled
Bled’s culinary speciality is the delicious kremna rezina, also known as the kremšnita: a layer of vanilla custard topped with whipped cream and…
Valais
Don’t even consider stepping foot in Evolène in Val d’Hérens, 24km south of Sion by road, without sampling the famed local beef at this legendary spot,…
Eastern Slovenia
This mountain lodge (half board per person €28), 3km north of Rogla on the unsealed road to Koroška, is a popular place for hearty local dishes,…
Prague
This clean, bright pub features both a handsome early-modern, art-nouveau interior and a daring, inventive cooking staff who are willing to look beyond…
Harz Mountains
The fare is traditional, the outdoor seating is nice and on the first Saturday of the month the tables are cleared and the place morphs into a throbbing…
Basel
For excellent value at lunchtime, head to this bright, modern restaurant at the Teufelhof hotel, with courtyard seating, superb Swiss and Mediterranean…
City West & Charlottenburg
Old Berlin charm is in every nook and cranny of this been-here-forever pub, which pours eight draught beers (including the superb Kloster Andechs) and…
Warsaw
The pungent aroma of fish sauce as you enter San Thai reassures that though this place may look slick, chic and expensive with its black and gold decor,…
Vienna
Tucked inside the Das Triest hotel, this Northern Italian restaurant has a lounge vibe, a designer interior and a flower-strewn courtyard shaded by olive…
Carpathian Mountains
A narrow alleyway south of the Rynek hides one of Nowy Sącz's best restaurants, a pleasant trattoria in a brightly lit cellar space. The pizzas are a sure…
Moravia
Classic Czech cooking in a pub-like setting next to the castle. The names of menu items, unsurprisingly, are taken from the classic WWI anti-war book, The…
Rhine Valley
Smoked trout roasted in herb butter, pheasant with roast potatoes and bacon, braised beef in horseradish sauce, and warm apple strudel with vanilla…
Regensburg
Get carbed up at this former 17th-century chapel, where you can splatter six types of pasta with 24 types of sauce, and get out the door for the cost of a…
Moselle Valley
Seriously good cooking inside this half-timbered house spans starters like pan-fried foie gras on a potato-and-apple rösti or sautéed calf's liver with…
Krems an der Donau
For some good, filling local food, a 9am beer or a salady lunch, head to this Krems institution on the main drag through town where you can enjoy veal…
Bamberg
Serving gourmet-ish takes on the most traditional of Franconian fare, this bastion of beer, meat and Kloss (Franconian dumplings) has one of the most…
Karlovy Vary
This rustic hunting lodge is a wonderful choice for lunch if you're hiking up on the hill. The menu is strong on Czech classics like pork and chicken,…
Prague
Open sandwiches (chlebíčky) are a Czech speciality, often consumed on special occasions such as New Year's Eve and name days. You can try them any time at…
Prague
This is one of the best sushi places in Prague. It occupies a smart 1930s functionalist building, and the open interior is a blend of contemporary…
Augsburg
Belly-satisfying helpings of creative Swabian and Bavarian food – Spätzle (veal medallions) and more Spätzle – are plated up by friendly staff at this…
Ljubljana
This unique eatery is the work of Slovenian nonprofit organisations that are helping the city's migrant community to integrate. A half-dozen chefs from…
Münster
One of Germany's best small brewers, Pinkus Müller has a namesake pub and restaurant in the heart of the Kuhviertel nightlife zone. Nab an outdoor table…
Prague
This small, upscale Italian restaurant feels like a find buried in a pretty residential quarter of Dejvice. The main dining room, perched romantically…
Warsaw
This second Warsaw branch of the fine bakery-cafe Charlotte has a Jewish lilt to its menu, taking inspiration from its location in the former Jewish…
Bremen City
A modern bistro with artful decoration, Schröter’s is known for its antipasti and abundant mains, with options such as risotto, duck breast and snapper…
Mainz
Sunlight streams in through the glass walls and ceiling of this upmarket restaurant overlooking the Rhine. Watch the chefs in the open kitchen prepare…
Bremen City
Situated on a sunny corner in Das Viertel, this popular hang-out exudes the nostalgic vibe of the old-fashioned pharmacy it once was. The menu features…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Next to the Eisriesenwelt cable-car top station, this woodsy hut at 1574m fortifies walkers with mountain grub such as Gröstl (pan-fried potatoes, pork…
Kraków
You'll likely find the area's locals playing some casual pool upstairs here, but don't be fooled by the laid-back appearance. The pizza here is oven-baked…
Warsaw
A wall of sake barrels greets you at Wabu, one of several swanky restaurants that face Plac Europejski. It's a sophisticated-looking place that serves…
Regensburg
Tightly packed gastropub with a mouth-watering menu of huge gourmet burgers, sausage dishes, beer hall and garden favourites such as Obazda (cream cheese…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
A hike from the castle (1.4km to be exact) this sprightly cafe is worth seeking out for its takes on the humble Polish pancake and pierogi. Sweet, savoury…
Nuremberg
Push open the heavy copper door to find a real culinary treat that has hosted royals, artists and professors (including Albrecht Dürer) since 1498. You…
Around Berlin
On the edge of the Free University campus, Galileo has plied students, faculty and clued-in locals with cheap, authentic Italian fare since 1990. If…
Vienna
Book at least a couple of months in advance and dress up to dine at white-linen-clothed tables beneath the lavish arched ceilings of this intimate…
Munich
This vegan restaurant has an uncluttered, wood-rich interior where health-conscious diners feast on meat-and-dairy-free pastas, burgers, salads, soya…
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