Regensburg & the Danube
Simple, cosy and friendly, this authentic little place on the main square, with views from the outdoor seating of Straubing's grand architecture, is the…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Ulm
If you fancy a break from the norm, give this little Italian place a whirl. There is a seasonal touch to authentic dishes such as swordfish with clams,…
Swabian Alps Region
Overlooking the Neckar, this cavernous microbrewery is a summertime magnet for its chestnut-shaded beer garden. Come for home brews by the metre and beer…
Wielkopolska
This restaurant has an elegantly old-fashioned interior within the town hall building and a spacious deck on the street in the warmer months. There are…
Düsseldorf
This traditional bakery is an institution that has people queuing patiently for its excellent breads and cakes. Buy the fixings for a perfect picnic – it…
Klagenfurt
Right next to the market, this pub-restaurant offers a trans-alpine menu in simple, old-fashioned tavern surroundings. It's best for lunch (€10) or…
Piran
Spilling over into the narrow Piran byways close to Trg 1 Maja, Delfin is a reliable choice for good seafood, from light and fresh salads to vast seafood…
Freiburg
A warm, woody Baden-style Weinstube (wine tavern) with wisteria growing out front and regional flavours on the menu. The trout in various guises (for…
The Black Forest
Harry Potter fans might like the name of this cheery, central cafe-bar, housed in a half-timbered building. Come for light meals including salads, burgers…
Geneva
The Five Doors – with, indeed, five doors – is a fashionable Pâquis port of call that successfully embraces the gamut of moods and moments for eating and…
Bernese Oberland
This stone-vaulted, candlelit cellar has an arty vibe and invites lazy days spent reading, guzzling coffee and lingering over brunch. The homemade food,…
Basel
This stylish but unpretentious and popular haunt on the fringe of the Old Town is a good local staple for reasonably priced Italian cuisine, including a…
The Salzkammergut
Part of the Hotel Aichinger, this restaurant was once a 19th-century brewery (explaining its name) and today has veered away from the amber fluid to serve…
Poznań
Especially if you're based in one of the nearby hotels on Św Marcin, then you'll gravitate towards Kuchnia Wandy for its range of poultry, red meats and…
Regensburg & the Danube
With its retro-styling, long communal benches and happy staff, Tigerlilly is a breath of trendy air in conservative Landshut. The menu has a definite…
Innsbruck
Katzung attracts a faithful local following for its laid-back vibe, Goldenes Dachl–facing terrace and homemade cakes and ice cream. Menu favourites…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
At the station end of town, this friendly, unpretentious cafe serves helpings of pizza, pasta, salads and an all-day breakfast to a mixed crowd of locals…
Hamburg
We love the tasteful retro furnishings at this appealing cafe and wine bar. The small but carefully chosen menu changes with the seasons, but ranges from…
Warmia & Masuria
Tawerna occupies a lovely spot on a small lake inlet at the northern end of town. Its large wooden deck is the perfect place for an aperitif or a hearty…
Małopolska
This cosy, French Provincial–style cafe just up from the Rynek is perfect for a coffee or meal, such as a savoury crêpe or something cheesy. People love…
Leipzig
You'd hardly expect to find such refined vegetarian fare in such unassuming and tiny premises, but here it is and its soy fillet brioche with yoghurt rice…
Hamburg
Out in Altona's west, Jools is a terrific cafe-restaurant that does risotto, pasta, Currywurst and even burgers. The tastes are fresh, the service is…
Grindelwald
This lounge-cafe has a nicely laid-back vibe and vintage touch. Nab one of the leather sofas to unwind over a speciality hot chocolate, or snacks such as…
Szczecin
Strange name, cool place with its menu of steaks, Thai, gnocchi and pizzas served by welcoming staff amid colourful cushions and simple bistro tables…
Budapest
Some people say this place serves some of the best pizza in Budapest. We're going to try it again before making a final judgement, though it certainly is…
Buffet de la Gare de St Léonard
Valais
This tiny restaurant in St Léonard has cooked up great-value dining courtesy of the same family since 1918 and is well worth the effort to get to. Trains…
Kreuzberg
This darling cafe on the grounds of an urban gardening project prepares delicious and wholesome meals from the local harvest, supplemented by seasonal…
Harz Mountains
An excellent fish cafeteria, with a restaurant through the passage. The same meals are cheaper in the front section. It doesn't look like much from the…
Ticino
For the best view of Bellinzona’s illuminated castles, book a table on the vine-strewn terrace of this atmospheric vaulted cellar for dishes such as…
Małopolska
This cosy pub (that thankfully is only vaguely faux Irish) is the place to head in the evening for fine regional Polish cooking, plus fish and chips, big…
Eastern Slovenia
About 400m north of the centre on the Mislinja River, Gostilna Murko is a four-star roadside inn popular with Austrian tourists. It's been here for…
Freiburg
Home-brewed pilsners and craft beers wash down meaty snacks from ox-tongue salad to suckling pig and enormous bratwursts. Copper vats gleam in the wood…
Hamburg
Steaks in all their glory dominate proceedings here. We prefer them without sauces, but put us by the Elbe overlooking the water with a medium-rare rib…
Interlaken
Even fussy eaters will find dishes that please at this beamed restaurant. The globetrotting menu tempts with everything from sizzling fajitas to red…
Vevey
In the delightful village of St Saphorin, you'll find wonderful rotisserie meats and imaginative Med-influenced dishes. It’s also great for a glass of…
Harz Mountains
This sleek eatery has a large menu of salads, pasta, Flammkuchen, stir-fries and grills, all served at wooden tables in a bright Asian-European-crossover…
Szczecin
With its chequered tile floor, tiny stools bolted down, time-warped menu boards in 1970s plastic lettering and brusque, ladle-wielding dinner ladies, this…
Passau
Chat flows as freely as the wine and beer at this cool, retro-furnished cafe, a kicker of a nightspot. The giant burgers, schnitzels and big breakfasts…
Eastern Slovenia
The Old Hut is the main restaurant – and the original structure – at the Planja Hotel. It retains its rustic mountain-hut vibe, and serves traditional…
Lübeck
In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…
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