Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Cztery Pory Roku

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    A vague Italian aroma meets rural Poland at this long-established feeding spot in the rebuilt old town. Enjoy pastas, local fish dishes and pierogi in the…

  • La P’tite Crêperie

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Feast on fabulously light crêpes with cheese and Bündnerfleisch (air-dried beef), maple syrup or – what could be more Swiss? – Toblerone at this hole-in…

  • Raňajkáreň Rozprávka

    Košice

    Delicious breakfasts and lunches with a wellness twist – soya shakes, avocado custard, Balkan cheese salad, omelettes – are served in this elegantly worn…

  • Kafëbë

    Gdańsk

    Push open the heavy ornate door on ul Piwna to enter this folksy cafe with high-stacked gateaux, Kashubian burgers with curry sauce, fish pierogi and well…

  • Pano

    Tyrol

    Placing the emphasis on organic, wholesome ingredients, contemporary cafe Pano makes a relaxed postski or -hike pit stop for filling sandwiches, soup with…

  • Juliusspital

    Würzburg

    This attractive Weinstube (traditional wine tavern) features fabulous (if pricey) Franconian fish and even better wines. Ambient lighting, scurrying…

  • Max Enk

    Leipzig

    People share laughs over hand-picked wines and plates of elegant comfort food kicked into high gear at this sleek outpost. The Wiener Schnitzel is…

  • Onigirazu

    Prague

    Pop in and grab a vegan onigirazu, a Japanese sushi sandwich with ingredients such as tofu and coleslaw wrapped up in rice and seaweed. There are just a…

  • Kaffee Klatsch Lounge

    Graubünden

    Kaffee Klatsch Lounge, right next to the Goschna ski lift, is known for its warm and relaxed atmosphere. There's a cafe, lounge bar and upstairs bar area…

  • Spicy Spices

    Salzburg

    ‘Healthy heart, lovely soul’ is the mantra of this all-organic, all-vegetarian haunt. Service is slow but friendly. It’s worth the wait, too, for the good…

  • Kogel Mogel

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Hearty Polish fare served in a year-round cozy dining room featuring red and white checked tablecloths. There's a good beer list. In summer tables are set…

  • Schlosscafé im Palmenhaus

    Munich

    The glass-fronted 1820 palm house where Ludwig II used to keep his exotic house plants warm in winter is now a high-ceilinged and pleasantly scented cafe…

  • Bejzment

    Prague

    This popular American-themed burger joint gets crowded at meal times, so be sure to reserve in advance. The burgers, grilled in a smoky kitchen downstairs…

  • Cox

    Hamburg

    Behind its opaque glass doors, this upmarket bistro with fluted columns and period decor was part of the original vanguard of St Georg’s gentrification…

  • Masala

    Wrocław

    Masala produces well-cooked Indian dishes that will be familiar to any high-street curry aficionado. The room is cheerily decorated, staff members are…

  • Alpenclub

    Central Switzerland

    This low-ceilinged, candlelit tavern creaks under the weight of its 200-year history at the Alpenclub hotel complex. Feast away on fondue, pizza, Italian…

  • U Janusa

    Eastern Slovakia

    This charming restaurant serves old-fashioned Slovak peasant fare, made with a lot of love – and a lot of pork. If there are two of you, go all out on a…

  • Kolektiv

    Český Krumlov

    This stylish modern cafe is a good place to grab a breakfast of ham and eggs or coffee and croissants, enjoy a light lunch of homemade soup or quiche, or…

  • Ogródek Pod Jabłoniami

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    The draws here are the grilled meats, including steak, pork and chicken, but they also do good pizza, burgers and a whole range of filling Polish staples…

  • Nil

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    There's a lot happening here at this hip tri-level restaurant. The varied and inspired slow-food menu is steered by the seasons and whatever regional…

  • Saigon

    Vienna

    Saigon was the first Vietnamese restaurant in Vienna and it remains one of the best, with a large selection of rice and noodle dishes, including a…

  • Shrimps

    Salzburg

    With local artworks on the wall, a backlit bar and jazz, soul and blues playing, this is a highly atmospheric spot for Med-style fish dishes – including…

  • Restauracja Widnokrąg

    Małopolska

    Right by the Opatów Gate, this vaguely Swedish-themed restaurant is a new and glitzy addition to town, aimed at visitors. Canned cool jazz plays from…

  • Spokojna 15

    Warsaw

    Tucked away in a building owned by the Academy of Fine Arts and overlooking a courtyard garden, Spokojna 15 excels at thin-crust pizza but also serves…

  • DeliBurgers

    The Black Forest

    DeliBurgers does what it says on the tin: top-quality beef burgers, grilled to your taste, with gourmet toppings and organic buns. Everything is made…

  • Streat

    Pécs

    Putting a classy spin on casual munchies, this little place has a short and sweet menu of excellent homemade burgers (including pulled pork – our…

  • Burgermeister

    Zürich

    Burgermeister dishes up seriously satisfying burgers – all homemade with Swiss beef and tangy sauces. For a dash of spice go for the chilli cheeseburger…

  • Macis

    Leipzig

    At this inspired port of call, affiliated with the adjacent baker and organic supermarket, only regionally sourced ingredients find their destiny in such…

  • Ristorante Castelgrande

    Ticino

    It’s not often you get the chance to eat inside a Unesco World Heritage Site. The medieval castle setting alone is enough to bewitch. Seasonal…

  • Ming Wok

    Poznań

    This pan-Asian eatery has a tasty selection of mainly Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The menu is packed with…

  • Die Kuh Die Lacht

    Heidelberg

    This sleek burger joint's 19 different, all-natural burgers are handmade on the premises. Choices include chicken caesar, barbecued beef, a Mexican burger…

  • L’Enclos de Valère

    Valais

    Midway up the steep cobbled lane to Sion’s château twinset is this cottagey restaurant with a garden bristling with vines and fruit trees (spot the kiwis)…

  • Kafi und Me

    Northeastern Switzerland

    With its mishmash of furniture, eye-catching knick-knacks and friendly service, this vintage-cool cafe is one of Stein am Rhein's best. Nip in for great…

  • Gostilna in Pizzerija Letni Vert

    Bovec

    This popular place in the town centre has an expansive menu that ranges from pizza to grilled meats and fish, as well as a few Slovenian mainstays, such…

  • Kovács-kert

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    This adorable restaurant just up from the Nagymaros ferry has a large photo menu covering a fine array of Hungarian standards. Its leafy terrace seating…

  • Restauracja Bombay

    Szczecin

    Possibly the last thing you might expect amid Szczecin’s postcommunist cityscape: spicily aromatic Indian food served in subcontinentally adorned…

  • Zur Post

    The Danube Valley

    This traditional and understated restaurant is in the hotel of the same name on Melk's main drag. Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef), Wiener schnitzel, local…

  • OM

    The Black Forest

    Doubling up as a yoga studio and boutique, this cafe brings the warm colours and boho flavour of India to central Villingen. On the lunch menu are healthy…

  • Heimatgold

    Zell am See

    This cracking deli-cafe is a fine place to stock up on regional products – sample some on the terrace while you're at it. Besides wholesome breakfasts, it…

  • Strandbad Mitte

    Berlin

    In a quiet cul-de-sac, this is a popular breakfast joint (served until 4pm), especially with families who appreciate the playground just opposite. Also a…

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