Düsseldorf
A former fruit and vegetable market has been transformed into a foodies' playground. Scores of cafes, artisanal food vendors, stand-up takeaways and…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Erfurt
If atmosphere is high on your list of priorities, you'll love this cosy little bistro in the Wenigemarkt, with its antique cash register, brass scales and…
Eastern Slovenia
At the far end of Celjska cesta, the 'Sun' has something for everyone. There are huge, better-than-average pizzas and a big burger menu, classic central…
The Great Masurian Lakes
The suitably yellow Hornet splits itself into two sections: a self-service cafeteria and a smarter sit-down restaurant. The only difference between them…
Ulm
Looking proudly back on a 600-year tradition, this timber-framed restaurant sits by the river. The menu speaks of a chef who loves the region, with…
Nuremberg
The last remaining Zwinger eatery (a tavern built in a Zwinger, a narrow space between two defensive walls) in Nuremberg is an atmospheric place to chomp…
Lausanne
Authentic Hong Kong–style Cantonese cuisine is order of the day at this restaurant named after their eponymous speciality 'Peking Duck': if you're a fan…
Münster
Stay on the sunny side at this feel-good cafe that's worth a stop no matter where the hands of the clock are. Highlights on the small but handmade menu …
Bamberg
Bamberg's only brewpub is, as you might expect, a traditional affair and does a killer schnitzel plus pork knuckle and Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) that…
Bernese Oberland
Eiger seems close enough to touch from the terrace of this endearingly old-fashioned mountain hut. Platters of cured meats and Hobelchäs (Alpine cheese)…
Geneva
Beloved for its fresh seafood since 1933, Café du Centre has a charming old-school brasserie feel, with crisply dressed waiters bustling among linen-clad…
Northern Germany
This old-style Brauhaus (brewery) has been around in some form since the 16th century. Dishes flit effortlessly between tradition and outside influences –…
City West & Charlottenburg
Hip and stylish, this next-gen brasserie feels as snug as a glove and delivers classics with a modern twist. Entrecôte gets grilled on the lava stone and…
Keszthely
Ask locals where they like to eat and one answer dominates: Margaréta. It's no beauty, but the wraparound porch and hidden backyard terrace heave in the…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Lodged in the vaults of an old castle on the fringes of town, Toro Toro is a little snippet of España in the Austrian Alps. The tapas and dishes – from…
Český Krumlov
The 'Two Marys' medieval tavern recreates old Bohemian recipes and presents an opportunity to try dishes made with buckwheat and millet (all tastier than…
Lübeck
One of the oldest traditional cellars in the city still open to the public, Kartoffel Keller has a lovely vaulted ceiling as well as some appealing…
Geneva
In operation since 2014, this popular joint in Eaux-Vives is the go-to for local vegetarians, for its healthy pay-by-weight buffet of salads and a variety…
Friedrichshain
From the homemade bread to the wicked crème brûlée, dining at this carefully designed ramshackle space under the U-Bahn tracks is very much a Berlin…
Kreuzberg
If you’re in the mood for a quick Vietnamese pho (soup), glass noodle salad or daily curry special, follow the locals to this low-key landmark. Clever…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
This charming cafe has plied loyal locals with freshly baked goods and gooey pastries and cakes for well over a century. Current owner Ulrich Läer,…
Vienna
Step into this quirkily named restaurant and wine bar to dine by candlelight in a vaulted, red-walled space. In summer, the vine-rimmed courtyard garden…
Zakopane
The alpine-style 'Mountain Trout' serves some of the freshest trout, salmon and ocean fish in town. Decked out in abundant rustic timber and overlooking a…
Munich
A cluster of pillarbox-red streetside tables and chairs announces you've arrived at this stylish but not ubercool retreat. It offers a choice of three…
Düsseldorf
With a name like 'spoon bar' you'd think that this contemporary outfit was a soup joint. Which it is. Partly. Yes, the menu features bowls of cheese-leek…
Budapest
This ever-so-traditional Hungarian eatery with a retro shop sign in front has been serving up classic gulyásleves (hearty beef soup; 1390Ft), veal stew…
Staré Město
This Italian wine shop and delicatessen doubles as a restaurant, with a menu that makes the most of all those imported goodies – bresaola with smoked…
Budapest
The simple, classy 'Wine Court', where almost five-dozen Hungarian wines are available by the glass and the food – especially duck – is taken pretty…
Ljubljana
Run by women, this wonderful little place south of the centre in tranquil Krakovo serves some of the best-prepared local dishes and salads in Ljubljana,…
Prague
An unlikely but welcome combination: an excellent Czech microbrewery and proper Italian cooking. For beers, the wheat beer and 10° Přístavní lager are…
Hamburg
Since 1925, this slightly tilted brick restaurant has served up the most traditional Hamburg fare. Here you can order a 'Hamburger' and you get the real…
Budapest
Set in an 18th-century inn literally down the steps from the southern end of Castle Hill (views!), the ‘Golden Stag’ serves up some very meaty and unusual…
City West & Charlottenburg
Sitting pretty on the edge of the Tiergarten park, next to a canal lock, Schleusenkrug truly comes into its own during beer-garden season. People from all…
Nuremberg
Refuel after a tour of the Kaiserburg with prime steaks, bratwurst with potato salad, and vegetarian-friendly Swabian filled pastas and salads, as you…
The Romantic Road
More than just a place to tuck into tasty pizzas and pastas, this convivially random cafe, Nördlingen's coolest haunt, parades cherry-red walls that…
Erfurt
It might be difficult for any self-proclaimed schnitzel lover to pass by a restaurant that pays such unabashed homage to the crumbed cutlet. There's an…
Chiemsee
This massive half-timbered inn with seven centuries of history, situated on Bernau's main street, plates up south German meat slabs and international…
Budapest
A perennially popular eatery started by Italians more than a quarter of a century ago, Okay Italia does a full range of dishes, but most people come for…
Ljubljana
This attractive bistro in the upper reaches of the Old Town is where to head when you could really eat a, well, pig. It specialises in all things porcine …
Prague
Upscale dining in Bubeneč that perennially gets mentioned alongside the city's best restaurants, with a strong suit being steaks and fresh seafood. There…
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