Berlin
In a dashing move of career derring-do, Sumi Ha morphed her fancy fashion boutique into a stylish self-service joint where the spicy bibimbap (a hotpot…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Lake Constance
Close to the lake front, this wine tavern combines a mock-rustic interior with a pavement terrace. Try the homemade fish soup flavoured with saffron and…
Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Om
Moravia
Znojmo's little Indian restaurant is one of the best places to eat in town, given the lack of competition. Don't expect cutting-edge cooking, but rather…
Plzeň
If you've come to Plzeň on a beer pilgrimage, then another essential port of call is a beer garden lunch at this spiffy microbrewery. Meals include well…
Leipzig
Leipzig goes cosmopolitan at this elegantly high-ceilinged cafe with curved booths and wooden tables, a bilingual menu and a stack of international mags…
Heidelberg
The Hauptstrasse is sprinkled with ice cream shops but Gelato Go trumps them all (hence the constant queue out the door, even in winter). In addition to…
The Julian Alps
This welcoming pizzeria and spaghetti house serves the town's best pizza, good salads and pasta dishes that are so big they could easily be shared. It…
Berlin
In a listed 1950s kiosk, Rebel Room is a popular quick-feed stop specialising in juicy beef burgers grilled on lava rocks and tucked between organic…
Aachen
This gorgeous bakery, where you can watch the bakers at work, is right across from the Dom. It has a stunning array of sandwiches and other goods ready to…
Budapest
A wonderful, very modern cafe with gallery seating upstairs, Artizán serves whole food only with no additives and bakes its own sourdough bread on the…
Karlovy Vary
Ideal spot for a quick breakfast, a lunch of soup and sandwich, or simply a coffee or cold drink. The terrace is great for people-watching, and the 1950s…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Stepping inside the 'little parsley' (as the name translates) is like getting a hug from an old friend. An old piano and fresh flowers set the tone for…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Follow your nose to the source of the tempting java aroma at this upbeat, contemporary cafe-cum-roastery. It's good for just grabbing a quick cuppa but…
Zakopane
Carnivorous nirvana, 'Steak Cottage' doesn't limit itself to beef – lamb, pork, chicken and burgers all get a licking from the flames. Vegetarians will…
Swabian Alps Region
It’s a stiff climb up to this restaurant at Hotel am Schloss, but worth every step. Suspended above the rooftops of Tübingen, the terrace is a scenic spot…
Dresden
The winning formula has stayed the same at this long-time favourite: fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers; a menu that dazzles with…
Małopolska
Cheery new pod of food trucks in a verdant little open space just off the Rynek. The line-up varies by the day but expect cheap and cheerful Polish fare…
Moravia
A decent vegetarian restaurant with a couple of fish dishes on the menu. Mains such as Thai noodles and dhal (spiced lentils) are well above average for…
The Black Forest
This highly atmospheric pick brings together an elegant wood-panelled tavern and a flowery courtyard. Fine wines marry perfectly with seasonal winners…
Český Krumlov
One of the town’s rare meat-free zones, this snug veggie oasis offers great hummus, couscous, curry and pasta dishes, and local specialities such as…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Set in the middle of the sunny side of the Stary Rynek in an ornate 18th-century baroque building, this place has the comfiest outdoor tables on the…
Ticino
With a cracking view of Foroglio's wispy falls from its terrace, this osteria is simply lovely. Sit at one of five timber tables by the fireside for…
Dresden
If you're yearning for something traditional, meaty and quintessentially Saxon, this is the place for you. Oozing old-world atmosphere, despite having…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
In Óbuda’s Újlak district, this light, bright bistro-meets-New-York-style-deli does indeed serve its namesake in its many guises, including the celebrated…
Warsaw
Star chef Mateusz Gessler established this informal, brasserie-style eatery in the hipster heartland of the Hala Koszyki. The menu brings a deft modern…
Salzburg
Up the cobbled Herrengasse lies this gloriously old-world tavern, attracting a regular crowd of locals with its dark-wood interior crammed with antique…
Mainz
Widely considered to serve Mainz’ finest steaks (from Argentina) and lamb chops (from New Zealand), as well as desserts like flaky apple strudel, El Chico…
Brno
Brno's oldest (and maybe its 'meatiest') restaurant sits on the edge of the Cabbage Market. Ignore the irony and dig into huge Moravian meals, partnered…
Staré Město
One for a special occasion, Bellevue (as the name suggests) wows diners with views of the Vltava panorama as well as with its expertly prepared gourmet…
Northeastern Switzerland
If you're tired of traditional Swiss grub, swing across to this nicely chilled, bistro-style Vietnamese restaurant. Go for a classic bowl of belly-warming…
Budapest
This gastro bar specialises in Danish open-faced sandwiches. Focusing not only on taste and the ingredients, Dear Budapest also takes care to create…
Vienna
Dalmatian Kornat serves first-rate seafood, both fresh-water (catfish, trout) and salt-water (sea bream, squid, lobster) accompanied by an extensive wine…
Carpathian Mountains
This place is a glorious throwback, with its orangey palette, well-preserved formica tables, spotless tile floor and general sense that nothing's changed…
Brno
The weekday lunch specials (110Kč for soup, main, rice and salad) are absolutely mobbed at this cramped space not far from the train station. People come…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
All manner of Currywurst (there's even a vegan version) have made this an icon of St Pauli's nights – a Currywurst at 4am after a hard night of partying…
Kraków
Traditional, upscale Italian food, including classics like beef and fish carpaccio, minestrone, thin-crust pizza and several pasta dishes. The menu holds…
Budapest
Hard by the Danube, this trattoria serves rustic and very authentic Italian and Tuscan food, including pappardelle con porcini (pappardelle with a hearty…
Munich
Andreas Schweiger's crossover creations strike just the right balance between adventure and comfort, which is why his Michelin-starred restaurant is among…
Gdańsk
Take a retro-style seat under bare lightbulbs to enjoy some scrumptious Polish fare at this new bistro-restaurant. Your finger could do worse than land on…
Dresden
Of course that favourite, pulled pork (slow-cooked pork so soft it can be easily torn into shreds), features prominently on Dresden's it-street. Fill…
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