The Black Forest
Market-fresh food prepared in creative ways, local sourcing and a nicely chilled setting make this upbeat bistro and deli one of the best picks in town…
The Black Forest
Market-fresh food prepared in creative ways, local sourcing and a nicely chilled setting make this upbeat bistro and deli one of the best picks in town…
Hamburg
Checked tablecloths, wooden chairs and down-home Italian cooking make this one of the city's more intimate Mediterranean choices. In addition to the…
Slovakia
Dine with dreamy views in this courtyard beneath the castle...unless a wedding party or event book out this popular spot first. The terrace area has a VIP…
Hamburg
Tucked away on a quiet street in Neustadt's north, [m]eatery stays true to its name and prepares what many Hamburgers believe to be the best steaks in the…
Poznań
The ramen and udon dishes might not be the most authentic of Japanese flavours but the food is well prepared and tastefully presented, staff are friendly…
Frankfurt am Main
Split between an informal bistro and bar, a 40-seat restaurant and a wraparound, awning-shaded terrace (heated in winter, and open to 10pm in summer),…
Szczecin
If fish is your dish, then head for this seafood place on the Jana Pawła II strip which has been done out to look like a traditional fish market. The…
Plzeň
Sure, it's a pub – remember you're in Plzeň now – but it's also more refined and has more interesting food than many other places. Try Czech cuisine such…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
This enormous wooden villa sits right on the lake’s edge at the foot of the town’s pier. It's a prime spot to watch the yachts sail in and out of the…
Linz
Linz spreads out picturesquely before you from Verdi, 5km north of the city centre. Chef Erich Lukas prepares seasonal dishes with panache and precision,…
Münster
For a relaxed pint, steer to the Kuhviertel, the traditional student quarter north of the Dom. Cavete has been a late-night classic for generations. Find…
Hamburg
Near the Elbmeile waterfront, Fischereihafen serves some of Hamburg’s finest fish, including regional specialities, to a well-heeled clientele. No-frills…
Vienna
Italian deli La Stella Bianca sources authentic meats, cheeses, focaccia and wines. It's perfect for an early-morning espresso, an antipasti platter to…
Graz
A happy, young crowd fills the long tables here for a menu that incorporates burgers (from big beef to chickpea), creative salads and international…
Kraków
A delightful, family-run bar mleczny (milk bar), but a slight step up from the typical cafeteria setting. Line up at the steam table and choose your food…
Friedrichshain
Natural woods and an airy layout lend a Scandinavian vibe to this mellow cafe, where mouthwatering breakfast options are listed on a black-slate board…
Pécs
This outrageously popular csapszék (tavern) named ‘Drunkard’ has peanuts on each table, half-a-dozen beers on tap, straw on the floor, and a retro…
Vienna
An extensive range of Austrian wines complements the expertly prepared seasonal fare at this welcoming spot with warm, pastel-yellow walls, stripped-back…
Innsbruck
The lemon-fronted Fischerhäusl has stood in this hidden spot between Domplatz and the Hofburg since 1758. On the menu is Tyrolean grub such as…
Munich
Attached to a gourmet bakery called Backspielhaus, this modern country-style lair accented with massive candles packages only superfresh, top-quality…
Munich
Cosy panelling and an ancient vaulted brick ceiling set the tone of this Old Munich tavern with a Franconian focus. Homemade organic sausages are grilled…
Erfurt
You can't beat the Fischmarkt location of this smart Italian affair, where local suits and casual tourists dine side by side. Expect traditional Italian…
Prenzlauer Berg
Street-food-scene veteran Bun Bao serves its inventive Asian burgers in a jazzy Hong Kong–style parlour with colourful pixel art. There are vegan and fish…
Vienna
This bistro, with a hidden courtyard for summer days, feels like a local secret. Scarlet-painted brick walls and wooden floors create a warm backdrop for…
Eastern Slovenia
The closest Slovenj Gradec gets to fine dining is this restaurant in the Hotel Slovenj Gradec. The plošče (platters) for sharing are especially good value…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This highly revered establishment, in a beautiful riverside mansion from the 1770s, has some outstanding prix fixe menus, which feature stellar desserts…
Southwestern Slovenia
Etna takes the classic pizza-pasta-meat menu and gives it a creative twist, with surprisingly tasty (and beautifully presented) results. All the…
Regensburg & the Danube
The best place for some substantial East Bavarian fare and excellent 'steam' beer is this brewpub right in the centre of Zwiesel near the bridge. The…
Olomouc
This microbrewery and restaurant is a local favourite. We reckon it's a combination of the terrific beers and good-value food. In summer the beer garden's…
Prague
This cosy sit-down burger joint is the dream of a husband-and-wife team of American expats who wanted to create the perfect burger using organic products…
Cologne
A wholewheat bun provides a solid framework for the moist patties made with beef from happy cows and drizzled with Freddy's homemade 'special' sauce. Pair…
Poznań
This atmospheric place dishes up authentic tapas and Spanish wine in a room lined with intriguing bric-a-brac, including jars of stuffed olives,…
Heidelberg
Charming Burkardt's has a superb selection of wines from the Heidelberg region available by the glass, and first-rate food, such as risotto with asparagus…
Munich
Occupying the vaulted spaces of the 13th-century Zerwirkgewölbe, this Italian job named after the famous hat does a decent pizza and has an open kitchen…
Klagenfurt
For the fanciest fare at the market head to Christian Cabalier's restaurant stall. Daily specials sing with flavour and represent the city's freshest and…
Kraków
This is the Kraków branch of a popular Warsaw restaurant serving croissants, French breads, salads and sandwiches. The crowds on artsy Plac Szczepański…
The Romantic Road
A female brewmaster presides over the copper vats at this half-timbered pub-restaurant, which has a good-time vibe thanks to its friendly crowd of…
Bohemia
This is arguably the best traditional fish restaurant in town, with a menu of freshwater fish ranging from carp and trout to eel and pike-perch. Try the…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This light, bright bistro and wine bar has a succinct, imaginative menu, featuring such treats as smoked goose carpaccio (4150Ft), salmon tartare (2450Ft)…
Hamburg
The leafy Grossneumarkt is a relaxed change from the more chichi parts of the Neustadt, and for decades Thämer's has anchored a prime spot with dozens of…
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