Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Satsang

    Prague

    Satsang is a vegan/vegetarian bistro on popular Krymská. Lunch and dinner range from Thai-inspired dishes to Beyond Meat burgers, while brunch keeps…

  • Pizzeria Angelo

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This high-ceilinged, softly lit, wine-bottle-lined pizzeria at Hotel Eden Rock is more stylish than most. The pizzas are the big deal here, and they marry…

  • Hölzlahneralm

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This wood-shingled farmhouse is a cracking choice for a bite to eat. You’ll need to do the legwork – it's a two-hour hike from Krimml via the Krimmler…

  • Gostilna Mihovc

    Lake Bohinj

    This place in Stara Fužina is popular – not least for its homemade brandy. Try the pasulj (bean soup) with sausage (€7) or the beef golaž (goulash; €7)…

  • Zum Wildschütz

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    The best place in town for fresh venison, rabbit, wild boar and other seasonal game dishes, this place is, not surprisingly, popular with hunters. The…

  • Lemon Leaf

    Friedrichshain

    Cheap, cheerful and stylish, this place is always swarmed by loyal locals, and for good reason: light, inventive and fresh, the South Asian menu goes…

  • Szantofer Vendéglő

    Eger

    Choose this renovated eatery for hearty, home-style Hungarian fare. The cosy inside dining room shows off its nice wine collection but the covered…

  • Café de Paris

    Interlaken

    Right in the heart of town, this bright, modern cafe rustles up inexpensive snacks and mains, from wraps, club sandwiches and salads through to numerous…

  • Spice Bazaar

    Central Switzerland

    This Indian restaurant at the Hotel Central gets rave reviews from both visitors and locals, and serves up all sorts of favourites, such as Badami Chicken…

  • Al Ahram

    Northwestern Switzerland

    For a quick, cheap bite in the Old Town, this excellent takeaway joint with a few tables offers fresh, authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern meals with…

  • Altes Tramdepot

    Bern

    At this cavernous microbrewery, classic beer grub like schnitzel, Bauernrösti (fried potatoes topped with an egg), and sausages with sauerkraut compete…

  • Brachmanns Galeron

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Schwabisch specialities (from the area around Stuttgart) dominate this light-filled restaurant and whisky bar – the combination of the two means you could…

  • Bräustüberl

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    This quintessentially Bavarian tavern dating from 1663 is the place to cosy up with some local nosh, served by Dirndl-trussed waitresses, while the…

  • Mangal

    Prague

    An unexpected sanctuary just a few paces from the brash bustle of Wenceslas Square, this family restaurant is 100% authentically Turkish, from the…

  • Mexico Bar

    Wrocław

    A good 2km northeast of central Wrocław, the compact, colourful and eclectically furnished Mexico Bar features sombreros and backlit masks on the walls,…

  • Penzión-Restaurant Atrium

    Poprad

    Satisfying Slovak dishes from bacon-wrapped pork steaks to sausage-studded lentil soup, alongside filling broccoli au gratin and a couple of veggie…

  • Bonchidai Csárda

    Northern Hungary

    Nine types of halászlé (fish soup) are just the beginning of the offerings made from the water’s bounty here. Sit on the large terrace overlooking the…

  • Hamburg

    Silesia

    This popular burger bar could be in many a modern city, but there's no need to disdain its freshly cooked, generously stuffed burgers. The Blu (blue…

  • Cafe Greindl

    Passau

    The affluent Kaffee-und-Torte society meet daily at this bright, flowery cafe that oozes Bavarian Gemütlichkeit. The staff pride themselves on their…

  • Rawtastic

    Prenzlauer Berg

    At Berlin's first raw-vegan restaurant, food does not get heated to more than 42°C. Try their healthy spins on burgers, pizzas and chocolate mousse or…

  • Götterspeise

    Munich

    The name of this cafe translates as 'food of the gods' and the food in question is that most addictive of treats, chocolate. Here it comes in many forms,…

  • Smak Ukraiński

    Kraków

    This countrified oasis, perched on one of the city's busiest pedestrian thoroughfares, presents authentic Ukrainian dishes in a cosy dining room,…

  • Gerberstube

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Behind a 1708 rococo facade, the opulent dining rooms of what in medieval times was a guildhall are a tempting setting for carefully prepared Italian…

  • Gušt

    Izola

    Away from the seafront, Gušt is stylishly appealing indoors and out. Choose from a menu full of flavour: pizzas, homemade pasta, creative salads and tasty…

  • Orchidea Huong

    Harz Mountains

    If you need a break from heavy German food, you'll find this interesting establishment, incorporating restaurants Lan (Vietnamese) and Hanazono (Japanese)…

  • Lois Stern

    Tyrol

    Lois works his wok in the show kitchen of this bistro, with an understated chic decor of wood floors and caramel-hued banquettes. Clean, bright flavours…

  • Fehérszarvas Vadásztanya

    Eger

    With its game specialities, cellar setting and trophies throughout, the 'White Deer Hunters' Farm' is really a place to enjoy in season – autumn and…

  • Tandoor

    Karlovy Vary

    Occupying a well-hidden location in the courtyard of a block of flats, Tandoor turns out a winning combo of authentic Indian flavours, Gambrinus beer and…

  • Mozart Café

    Frankfurt am Main

    Take a seat on a red leather wing chair inside or at the Paris-cafe-style pavement tables to enjoy coffee and cake or something more substantial, such as…

  • Skiing Buddha

    Tyrol

    A jolly-faced, ski-toting Buddha reels the hungry crowds into this Asian number by the train station. Dishes such as som tam (Thai papaya salad) and…

  • Gostilnica Mandrija

    Vipava Valley

    Consistently good reviews from travellers mark this out as a worthy pit stop out in the countryside southeast of town. From the wood-beamed ceilings to…

  • Hotel Kotnik Restaurant

    The Julian Alps

    Behind it's cute sunshine facade, central Kotnik does double duty at mealtimes: there's a smart, linen-napkin restaurant doing a nice line in steak and…

  • Bar Basso

    Zürich

    This beautifully renovated town house is now a canal-side Italian restaurant. Offering various pasta and meat dishes, its speciality is superb wood-fired…

  • Piz Gloria

    Bernese Oberland

    See the mountains move at Schilthorn's 360-degree-view revolving restaurant as you dig into classic Swiss and international grub. The menu covers all…

  • Heilemann's FachwerQ

    Harz Mountains

    This awesome little bruschetta-ria (yes, there is such a thing) overlooking the Marktkirche St Benedikti doles out a clever selection of delicious…

  • Weissbräuhaus

    Regensburg & the Danube

    This beer hall with a modern feel plates up standard Bavarian fare as well as the delicious signature Weissbräupfändl (pork fillet with homemade noodles)…

  • Trüffel Feinkost

    Wiesbaden

    Gourmet goods at this tantalising deli range from 150 cheeses, 150 cured meats, antipasti and artisan breads to ready-to-eat dishes like bratwurst and…

  • Les Halles

    Zürich

    Rammed to the rafters with vintage knicknacks, this is one of several shabby-chic bar-restaurants in Kreis 5's formerly derelict factory buildings. Sit…

  • Katzen Cafe

    Bremen City

    This popular Moulin Rouge–style restaurant opens out into a rear sunken terrace bedecked with flowers. The menu runs the gamut from Alsatian to…

  • Az Elefánthoz

    Pécs

    With its enormous terrace and quality Italian cuisine, ‘At the Elephant’ is a sure bet for first-rate food in the city centre. The pizzas emerging from…

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