Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • 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…

  • Bistro 1718

    German Wine Route

    Within the Ketschauer Hof, gourmet Bistro 1718 serves French classics such as salmon gravlax, duck confit with braised red cabbage, steak-frites with…

  • Le Nord Cafe Restaurant

    Valais

    This popular spot on the old street through the village has it covered – indoor in a lovely old building on the mountain side of the road and an outdoor…

  • Lobster

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a one-time grocery and milk shop from the 1950s, this cosy ‘wine bistro’ chalks its daily French-influenced meat, fish and shellfish specials …

  • Karin

    Frankfurt am Main

    Across from the Goethe-Haus, Karin serves German and international dishes and nine different breakfasts named for different Frankfurt neighbourhoods, from…

  • Sapori del Sud

    Basel

    One of the main reasons (sorry – the only reason) to stop by this neat Italian job is to chow down on its famous NYC-style pastrami sandwich – a real…

  • Stadión

    Eastern Slovakia

    In the upper floor of a guesthouse built into the football stadium, this modern diner offers fuss-free pub-style food like beef in a creamy mustard sauce…

  • Simple Food

    Tyrol

    It's something of a godsend in pricey Kitzbühel to find a place like this: no fuss, no frills, just good honest grub from cooked breakfasts to healthy…

  • Maharaja

    Óbuda & Buda Hills

    This Óbuda institution was the first Indian restaurant to open in Budapest. It specialises in northern Indian dishes, especially tandoori ones (2490Ft to…

  • Einstein

    Munich

    Reflected in the plate-glass windows of the Jewish Museum, this is the only kosher eatery in the city centre. The ID-and-bag-search entry process is worth…

  • Adler Vaduz

    Vaduz

    Creaking wood floors, wainscoting and lilac walls create a rustic-chic backdrop for Swiss classics at the Adler. Dishes like Zürcher Geschnetzeltes …

  • Imbryk

    Małopolska

    The most upscale option on the main square. The dining room is a stylish gleaming white, and the bar offers a long list of fancy drinks. There's even an…

  • Bar Mleczny Trendy

    Sopot

    Forget the awful name and the outward appearance, inside you'll find Sopot's best budget fare. No old-school bar mleczny, there's coffee, big monochrome…

  • Stella D'Oro

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Ingolstadt has more Italian eateries than some Italian towns, so if you're going for la dolce vita, you might as well go for the best. The brief menu at…

  • Eislabor

    Bonn

    On a hot Bonn day, there are few things better than the just-made ice cream (from organic milk, no less) doled out at this cone-sized artisanal lab where…

  • U Císaře

    Bohemia

    Hugely popular with locals, this restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere, a summer garden out the back, and a menu that combines classic Czech cuisine with…

  • Iguana

    Budapest

    Iguana serves not the most authentic but decent enough Mexican food, with dishes such as enchilada and burrito combination platos (from 2890 Ft),…

  • Tegernseer Tal

    Munich

    A blond-wood interior illuminated by a huge skylight makes this a bright alternative to Munich's dark-panelled taverns. And with Alpine Tegernseer beer on…

  • KUK Bistro

    Moravia

    This centrally located bistro specialises in tapas-sized dishes, small plates of cheeses, smoked meats and hummus, that are meant to be enjoyed beside…

  • Vai

    Lübeck

    Glossy, richly grained timber lines the walls, tables and even the alfresco courtyard of this sleek, stylish restaurant. The good-value top-end lunches…

  • Gostilna Bohor

    Eastern Slovenia

    This popular local restaurant-bar is where you come for good-value Slovenian staples with hearty soups, stews, and grilled meat and fish dishes. There's…

  • Da Mamma

    Chur

    This neat little Italian job has what every bistro needs – people who cook with passion and serve with a pinch of soul. With its slick surrounds and…

  • Restorante Nudelini

    Mondsee

    There are surely better names for an Italian restaurant, but the selection of fresh and commercial pastas, gnocchi, risotti, meat, fish and eat-in or take…

  • Freischwimmer

    Kreuzberg

    In fine weather, few places are more idyllic than this rustic 1930s boathouse turned canal-side chill zone. The menu runs from meat and fish cooked on a…

  • 77 Sushi

    Kraków

    This small sushi bar is always hopping, given its enviable position just off the Royal Route between the Old Town and Wawel. It offers a full range of…

  • Ruland

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Elegant without being stuffy, this restaurant in the eponymous hotel cooks up German food with a seasonal, contemporary kick. The menu changes often but…

  • Bebek

    Zürich

    Grab a spot on the sidewalk terrace or sit inside beneath sparkling chandeliers on beautiful Moroccan-tiled floors. Either way, this wonderfully casual…

  • Gostilna Rupa

    Lake Bohinj

    If you're under your own steam, head for this country-style restaurant at the eastern edge of Srednja Vas. Among the excellent home-cooked dishes are…

  • Bar Galeria

    Małopolska

    This little hole-in-the-wall promises ‘pierogi domowe’ (homemade dumplings) and that’s exactly what you get. They come seven pieces to an order in five…

  • Drübbelken

    Münster

    This locally beloved restaurant in a half-timbered house has been churning out top-notch earthy Westphalian fry-ups forever. Of course, the beer is Pinkus…

  • Restaurant eL

    Eastern Slovakia

    Italian pasta, Slovak comfort food like duck with cabbage, raw-food salads, soufflé and pavlova...Restaurant eL has one versatile chef. The ambitious…

  • Le Chalet

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    A great reason to hang out in Château-d’Œx is to see cheese being made and scoff sugary-sweet homemade meringues smothered in far more cream than the…

  • Gostilna Pri Škafarju

    The Julian Alps

    Pizza baked in a wood-burning tile stove is why many people come to this welcoming gostilna, but there are plenty of other items on the menu, such as a…

  • Zum Hirschen

    Zell am See

    Warm pine panelling, flickering candles and friendly yet discreet service create an intimate feel in this smart restaurant. The chef makes the most of…

  • Gostilna Union Bled

    Lake Bled

    In a resort not particularly known for its excellent food, this outdoor grill serves very good and reasonably priced steaks, chops and fish dishes. The…

  • Szuflada Bistro

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    One of Augustów's best year-round restaurants. Basement and ground-floor tables attract a smart crowd of locals for drinks and upscale snacks at night…

  • K+K

    Salzburg

    This buzzy restaurant on the square is a warren of vaulted and wood-panelled rooms, with a lovely terrace for people-watching to boot. The menu is pretty…

  • Tex-Mex Mexikói Étterem

    Pécs

    We know what you're thinking: 'Tex-Mex is Pécs? Pshaw!'. But this is the real deal: the enchiladas, burritos and fajitas are lovingly prepared using fresh…

  • Mercato di Bellinzona

    Ticino

    Fresh produce from Alpine cheeses to fresh bread, salumi and fruit is sold at the Saturday morning market in the lanes of the historic centre on and…

  • Edel Weiss

    Bremen City

    Opposite the Hauptbahnhof, this friendly, rustically decorated haunt is famed for its hearty fare and friendly staff, as well as its schnitzel and, in…

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