Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Villinger Feinkost

    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…

  • Trattoria Da Enzo

    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…

  • Fatima

    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…

  • [m]eatery

    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…

  • Kuro by Panamo

    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…

  • Brasserie du Sud

    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),…

  • Paprykarz Fish Market

    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…

  • U Mansfelda

    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…

  • Vitorlás

    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…

  • Verdi

    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,…

  • Cavete

    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…

  • Fischereihafen

    Hamburg

    Near the Elbmeile waterfront, Fischereihafen serves some of Hamburg’s finest fish, including regional specialities, to a well-heeled clientele. No-frills…

  • La Stella Bianca Feinkost

    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…

  • Kunsthauscafé

    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…

  • Bar Grodzki

    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…

  • Milja & Schäfa

    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…

  • Korhely Pub

    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…

  • Tancredi

    Vienna

    An extensive range of Austrian wines complements the expertly prepared seasonal fare at this welcoming spot with warm, pastel-yellow walls, stripped-back…

  • Fischerhäusl

    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…

  • Kochspielhaus

    Munich

    Attached to a gourmet bakery called Backspielhaus, this modern country-style lair accented with massive candles packages only superfresh, top-quality…

  • Bratwurstherzl

    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…

  • Fellini

    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…

  • Bun Bao

    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…

  • MiLL

    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…

  • Restavracija Paradiso

    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…

  • Auberge de la Cigogne

    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…

  • Etna

    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…

  • Dampfbräu

    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…

  • Moritz

    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…

  • The Tavern

    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…

  • Freddy Schilling

    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…

  • Tapas Bar

    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,…

  • Café Weinstube Burkardt

    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…

  • Fedora

    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…

  • Kochwerkstatt

    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…

  • Charlotte Chleb i Wino

    Kraków

    This is the Kraków branch of a popular Warsaw restaurant serving croissants, French breads, salads and sandwiches. The crowds on artsy Plac Szczepański…

  • Weib’s Brauhaus

    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…

  • Rybí Restaurace U Pidlý

    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…

  • Fióka

    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)…

  • Thämer’s

    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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