Vevey
In the heart of the Old Town, this tiny restaurant with quintessential striped canopy and flower-box pavement terrace is an institution of classic local…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A bit away from the tourist promenade and guarded by a grumpy-looking woodcarved bear, this locally popular, low-beamed and rustically themed pub serves…
Prague
It's about time Prague got a good ramen shop. Miska Ramen serves steamy noodle soups in a classic Japanese interior. Choices include marinated pork belly,…
Warsaw
An excellent restaurant to try Polish specialities, such as herring in cream, stuffed cabbage rolls, pierogi (dumplings) and all the rest. The interior is…
Linz
Promenadenhof enjoys a loyal following for spot-on Austrian fare such as Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef) and Styrian-style chicken salad, complemented by…
Prague
This inviting bakery and cafe is best known for its big, good-value breakfasts and friendly vibe. Arrive early and prepare to queue on Saturday and Sunday…
Valais
Wander up Bahnhofstrasse from the station to the square to find this popular place under the exquisite old building with the turrets. A top spot in Brig…
Valais
Thank goodness for the Horseshoe, an affordable, down-to-earth pizzeria with sunny terrace, electric atmosphere and fabulous food any hour. Find it…
Graubünden
Stop off for a glass of the local Pinot noir and lunch on the vine-facing terrace at Weinstube Alter Torkel in Malans. The rustic wine cellar churns out…
Kreuzberg
Volt's theatrical setting in a 1928 substation would be enough to justify seeking out Matthias Gleiss’ sophisticated culinary outpost. More drama awaits…
Around Berlin
Attached to a hotel, this country-style restaurant with garden terrace has a feel-good menu that includes such local dishes as pork marinated in Bock …
Nuremberg
A gorgeous place on a sunny day, this multilevel waterfront cafe overlooks the covered Henkersteg bridge. It’s especially popular for its continental…
The Danube Valley
This lovely, old, forest dining room serves up a selection of platters, a hot lunch dish and homemade cakes and pastries. Sit out in the garden with a…
Poznań
This cheap eatery 500m south of the Rynek offers tasty meat-free dishes, including its signature wholemeal crêpes stuffed with mushrooms and cabbage. It’s…
Cologne
This luscious bakery specialises in stunning wedding cakes but also has a mouth-watering range of cupcakes, petit fours, cookies and tarts on display in…
Dresden
If you've worked up an appetite from museum-hopping or need a break from cultural overload, retreat to this elegant filling station for creative and…
Eastern Slovenia
This pub-restaurant is all about gourmet burgers, served with onion rings and some of the best chips you'll get in Slovenia. We like the umami burger with…
Swabian Alps Region
Slickly decorated in calming shades of lavender and violet, this sweet, petite Thai restaurant is the real deal. The smiley staff rustle up curries,…
Ticino
At off-the-beaten-track Grotto Val d’Ambra in Personico, try brasato (beef braised in red wine) with home-produced wine in the chestnut-shaded garden…
Ticino
Giardino attracts a faithful local following for its pizza – thin, crisp and delicious. The house special B'zona comes with parmesan, cured meat, tomatoes…
Szentendre
Szentendre has now opened its own branch of the artisanal ice-cream joint from Budapest. Flavours include the signature dark chocolate and lavender, lemon…
Lake Constance
'Contemporary rustic' best sums up Mohren, with its bright feel, exposed red brick and log piles. The menu wings you from antipasti to steaks, Swabian…
Düsseldorf
Arty types jam this staple in a quiet corner tucked away from the Altstadt bustle. Linger over breakfast (served until 3pm, on weekends till 4pm) or come…
Munich
The industrially exposed interior and barely dressed tables mean nothing distracts from the great food at this theatre restaurant. The daily-changing…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
This cool, leafy oasis amid all the hubbub is set back from the lake in a shaded park area. It serves generous portions of such Hungarian culinary…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Before your wine adventure begins – or when you need a break – fortify yourself at this top-class cafe with big breakfast spreads, homemade cakes,…
Central Germany
Wittenberg's brewhouse, with its cobbled courtyard, indoor brewery and shiny copper vats, thrums with the noise of people having a good time. The menu is…
Castle District
This place sells some of the best shop-made ice cream and sorbet in Buda; its three-dozen unusual flavours include fig, pomegranate and Sachertorte. The…
Carpathian Mountains
For lunch or dinner in Stary Sącz, look no further than Restauracja Marysieńka. Nothing fancy – just good Polish standards such as pierogi and crumbed…
Kreuzberg
Albatross is a minimal bakery and cafe specialising in flaky pastries and artisan bread, and churns out some of Berlin's best croissants seven days a week…
Bohemia
Probably the nicest restaurant on the town square, this place is cosy and welcoming, with old theatre posters on the wall and a menu of hearty classics…
Salzburg
This chilled cafe by the river has attracted a loyal local following. Mellow music, low seating and fresh flowers give the place a homely feel. Stop by…
Hanover
Run by a friendly Japanese and Korean husband-and-wife team, this tidy little restaurant feels like something you'd find in a rural Japanese town. There's…
Hamburg
Some of the yummiest ice cream you’ll ever taste is scooped from this little hole in the wall (look for the queues). On any given day, you’ll find around…
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Central Switzerland
Specialising in meat, pasta and pizza, start at the salad buffet (Sfr12.50) then move on. The pizza and pasta are good, but if you're a meat eater with a…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
This medieval wine tavern is in the town's oldest original buildings, with sections dating back to the year 900. The menu of regional specialities is…
Swabian Alps Region
Down by the river, this brewpub attracts a jovial bunch of locals who come for freshly tapped Haller Löwenbrauerei brews and hearty nosh such as Swabian…
Eastern Slovenia
While on the top of Velika Planina, have a meal at Zeleni Rob, a small restaurant a short walk from the middle stop on the chairlift. It's known for its…
Harz Mountains
This bistro and bar has an attractive, spacious interior, a courtyard and a beer garden – all rounded off with a homely Mediterranean ambience. There's a…
Ticino
From the terrace you can look out to a waterfall darting over a wooded cliff face at this delightful little grotto. The polenta and costine (spare ribs)…
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