Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Taro

    Prague

    Dining out in Smíchov doesn't always mean sitting in a crowded pub. Taro is one of the best Asian-fusion restaurants in Prague, with a sleek, open-kitchen…

  • Cactus

    Eastern Slovakia

    Seafood risotto, duck with chocolate-cranberry sauce, herb-crusted pork with beetroot strudel…the flamboyant food at this upscale spot has influences from…

  • Dejvická 34

    Prague

    Dejvická 34 made a splash on opening in 2019. The brainchild of Michelin-trained chef Tomáš Černý, the restaurant brought fine dining to Dejvice by giving…

  • Restauracja Gęsia Sprawki

    Małopolska

    The best spot in town for Polish food. Golonka (pork knee) is a house favourite. Of course, when you're at a place with goose in the name (gęsie), you…

  • Cantina Klet

    Piran

    This small wine bar sits pretty under a grapevine canopy on Trg 1 Maja. You order drinks from the bar (cheap local wine from the barrel or well-priced…

  • W Starej Piekarni

    Małopolska

    This bakery-cafe looks a bit tumbledown from the outside but inside you'll savour the kind of homestyle cooking people claim their grandmother perfected…

  • Tasty Kitchen by La Vie

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    The little sister of Osnabrück's triple Michelin-starred La Vie started out as a pop-up but the concept proved just too popular. In a meticulously…

  • Katz Orange

    Berlin

    With its holistic farm-to-table menu, stylish country flair and top-notch cocktails, the 'Orange Cat' hits a gastro grand slam. It will have you purring…

  • Kornhauskeller

    Bern

    Fine dining takes place beneath vaulted frescoed arches at Bern’s ornate former granary, now a stunning cellar restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine…

  • La Finestra

    Geneva

    This handsome little restaurant nestled in the heart of the Old Town rustles up authentic haute-Italian cuisine in a casual yet refined setting. The low…

  • Ginkgo

    Erfurt

    Behind an unassuming storefront down a side street off Domplatz, you'll find this purveyor of authentic Japanese sushi, run by the engaging Mr and Mrs…

  • Danilo

    The Julian Alps

    Winning praise from influential French restaurant guide Gault Millau, this traditional, family-run gostilna serves some of the region's best food. It…

  • U Becza

    Carpathian Mountains

    This handsome cafe and restaurant occupies the Doma Zbója Becza, a 15th-century townhouse on the main square. Step through the carriageway to the period…

  • Panczo

    Wrocław

    Part of a Polish trend that has seen street-food businesses opening up in permanent premises, Panczo serves up huge portions of lip-smacking tacos,…

  • Voglhaus

    Konstanz

    Locals flock to the ‘bird house’ for its chilled vibe and contemporary wood-and-stone interior, warmed by an open fire in winter. Wood-oven bread with…

  • Youmiko Vegan Sushi

    Warsaw

    Once you've sampled Youmiko's freshly made vegan takes on sushi, including toppings made from edamame beans, sweet potato and jackfruit, you may never…

  • Bräustübl

    Berchtesgaden

    Past the vaulted entrance painted in Bavaria's white and blue diamonds this lively but cosy beer hall–beer garden is run by the local brewery. Expect a…

  • Little India

    Dresden

    Bright, minimalist and informal, this fantastic Indian restaurant is a world away from most in Dresden, and its popularity is obvious (be prepared to wait…

  • Art Restaurant

    Kraków

    Easily the most ambitious restaurant in this part of town, the Art is all white linens and swish service, but forget any notion of fusty food. The menu…

  • Goldie

    Bohemia

    The in-house restaurant of the nicest hotel in town also happens to be head and shoulders above everything else around. Head chef Martin Svatek has built…

  • Hôtel-Restaurant de la Plage

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    This low-key lakeside hotel in Gland, 7km northeast of Nyon, gets packed on account of its rendition of Lake Geneva’s ubiquitous filets de perche (perch…

  • Montagu

    Portorož

    Super-chic, this new restaurant and cocktail bar shines like a beacon on the main strip. The short menu hones in on some serious steak (eg Argentinian…

  • Restaurant Genuss-Atelier

    Dresden

    Lighting up Dresden's culinary scene is this fantastic place that's well worth the trip on the 11 tram. The creative menu is streets ahead of most…

  • Bistro Sparhelt

    Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia

    Head inland from the lake to the town hall for a rare gastronomic treat. Chef Balázs Elek presides over a sleek, minimalist restaurant with a succinct…

  • Burestübli

    Graubünden

    This woodsy chalet on the forest edge affords magical above-the-treetop views. Come winter, it's beloved by ruddy-faced sledders who huddle around pots of…

  • Ojcowianin

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    In a large rustic country house in the heart of the village, you can enjoy the rib-sticking fare of the region (pork, trout, potatoes etc) in great and…

  • Cochinchina

    Munich

    Bearing an old name for southern Vietnam, this cosmopolitan Asian fusion restaurant is Munich's top place for Vietnamese and Chinese concoctions. The food…

  • Tawerna Mestwin

    Gdańsk

    The speciality here is Kashubian regional cooking from the northwest of Poland, and dishes such as potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls, fish soup and…

  • Le Namasté

    Valais

    Its name means ‘Welcome’ in Hindi and it's always packed. Jean-Louis – a metal sculptor who creates fantastical beasts from old tools – and his wife…

  • Obauer

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    The Obauers run the show at this highly regarded, ingredient-focused restaurant. Sit in the rustic-chic restaurant or out in the garden, where most of the…

  • Skipass Hotel Restaurant

    The Julian Alps

    Easily the most upscale dining option in town. The geometric timber feature above the bar creates a fresh first impression and the menu follows its lead…

  • Denis Martin

    Vevey

    Charismatic and engaging, chef Denis Martin is one of the country’s biggest names in Swiss contemporary cooking and molecular cuisine. His tasting menu –…

  • Kalina

    Staré Město

    Setting a trend for taking the best of fresh Czech produce and giving it the French gourmet treatment, this smart but unfailingly friendly little…

  • Cybina 13

    Poznań

    Set in the cute little enclave of Śródka, close to the Poznań Gate, this bright, modern restaurant is popular with locals, whether for a romantic dinner…

  • Münstermann Kontor

    Düsseldorf

    This legendary delicatessen has spawned a buzzy bistro serving some of Düsseldorf's best seasonal and locally sourced fare. Day after day the place hums…

  • Cafe Jindrak

    Linz

    Join the cake-loving locals at this celebrated cafe – the original shop (1929) of a now nine-strong chain that produces over 100,000 of its famous Linzer…

  • OFF Piotrkowska Center

    Łódź

    Created on the site of a former cotton mill, these old brick factory buildings bring together artists, designers, architects, boutiques, bars, clubs,…

  • Cuda Wianki

    Carpathian Mountains

    Przemyśl's best restaurant aptly occupies a handsome, arched tenement on the main square. The warm interior of white brick walls, light woods and flowers…

  • Schlenkerla

    Bamberg

    Beneath wooden beams as dark as the superb Rauchbier poured straight from oak barrels, locals and visitors gather around a large ceramic stove to dig into…

  • Quale Restaurant

    Łódź

    Fine dining in Łódź: this elegant restaurant sets a gracious tone from the moment you set foot on the marble floor. The menu changes regularly, but always…

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