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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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…
The Salzkammergut
In a town that somehow doesn't really excel in the food department, this cafe-restaurant is a nice place to drop into for a full meal, inexpensive Austro…
Northern Hungary
The traditional dishes at this cottage restaurant are the best in the village. The flower-bedecked courtyard down in the back garden is a positive delight…
Regensburg
This quirkily old-fashioned little noshery serves a mean Dampfnudel (steamed doughnut) with custard in a Gothic chamber lined with photos of beer steins …
Regensburg & the Danube
In a wonderfully Bavarian step-gabled townhouse, Ingolstadt's oldest inn is a lovingly run, Michelin-reviewed local institution serving what many claim to…
Munich
A Munich institution and gay central, this was once filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder's favourite hang-out. It's still a popular spot and packs in a…
Lugano
Set back from Lugano’s sailing club, this is the place for local fish and Ticinese dishes like polenta crostini with porcini. The terrace overlooking the…
Lübeck
Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…
Dresden
In this tiny England away from England, the tea is milky, the breakfast (on Sundays only) is calorific, and the treats (do not miss the courgette and…
Innsbruck
Get your noodle fix at this contemporary Thai place centred on an open kitchen. The wok, rice, seafood and curry dishes are well spiced and brilliantly…
Munich
Part of the food market on Wiener Platz, this kiosk with a few seats is one of the best spots in Munich to lunch on fish, which is prepared simply on a…
Tatra Mountains
Surprisingly good pizza is hauled from a wood-fired oven in a rambling den in the middle of the village. Pull up a bench to enjoy it between walls laden…
Małopolska
Hidden away in an open space behind buildings is this pod of food trucks. The meals are simple and fresh; you'll have your choice of sausage and ice-cream…
Grindelwald
Tables are at a premium in this incredibly cosy barn-style chalet. Yummy pizzas are prepared fresh in three sizes to suit any appetite. The encyclopedic…
Graubünden
Expansive mountain views, a sunny terrace and Swiss grub like rösti and fondue await at this rustic haunt, a 10-minute walk from Schatzalp funicular top…
Warsaw
The menu at this touristy but fun communist-era-themed restaurant, set in an outsized log cabin, is split between dishes for dignitaries such as Polish…
Lake Lucerne
Weggis’ California dreamer is this hip haunt with a menu that skips from wood-fired pizza and modern burger combos to steaks and sugary desserts. …
Dortmund
A legendary place for quaffing before and after football matches, Wenkers has tables outside on a central square and serves German classics in gut-busting…
Graz
Tasty vegetarian patties, rice dishes and more than 40 different salads are served at this pay-by-weight vegetarian cafeteria. It's an appealing place to…
Southwestern Slovenia
One of the better options inside the cave complex, this place next to the entrance to Hotel Jama is slick yet casual and does terrific burgers – its cave…
Keszthely
Korzó is one of the few cafes worthy of your attention on pedestrian Kossuth Lajos utca. It’s a simple place with street seating, but the cakes are divine…
Central Germany
Classic German cuisine gets a modern international twist within the ornately detailed dark-green walls of the stylish art-deco dining room at this robust…
Bamberg
This old town bakery is the place to go for early starters who need breakfast at 6am. It stocks a delicious range of pastries and sandwiches, but if you…
Around Berlin
This kiosk right by the Jahrtausendbrücke is a top address for coffee and homemade cake. In fine weather you can relax canal-side in beach chairs or rent…
Northeastern Switzerland
Going strong since 1472, this rustic tavern and wine estate pairs hearty local cooking with home-produced wines. Game is on the menu in season. It's…
Zell am See
This deli is picnic-central. Stop by for dense rye bread, Pinzgauer ham and cheese, homemade Knödel (dumplings) and local honey, herbs and liqueurs. The…
Augustiner an der St Martins Kirche
Regensburg & the Danube
This dark-wood tavern at the foot of the St Martin's spire is the best place in town to down a meat-dumpling combo, washed along with a frothy Munich wet…
Munich
This Bavarian bistro serves delicious, slow-food versions of southern German and Austrian dishes in an environment of crisp white tablecloths and fresh…
The Salzkammergut
Little has changed in grand Cafe Zauner since it opened in 1882. Its elegant interior with antique furnishings makes it the perfect place to relax over a…
Warmia & Masuria
Northern Poland's best Prague-style beer hall is a pretty authentic affair complete with three types of Bohemian lager, a menu of stodgy goulash, potato…
Southwestern Slovenia
This simple, traditional restaurant has been around since the 1920s and is conveniently located next to the ticket kiosk and in perfect view of the castle…
Bavarian Alps
One of Bad Tölz' oldest buildings, this convivial tavern has a predictably pork-heavy menu, with ingredients sourced from local villages as much as…
The Romantic Road
Lansberg's top beer garden on the tree-shaded banks of the River Lech has 250 seats, beer from Andechs Monastery and hearty beer-garden fare. Live music…
Budapest
Excellent burgers, with lots of different varieties, are served in this small, modern joint that also does snacks, salads and breakfast, available to 1pm…
Zürich
Whether you dine beneath the whitewashed vaulting or, in summer, the shady pergola, this is a charming and romantic spot for Mediterranean dishes in…
Warsaw
Traditional Polish dishes such as roast duck and apples and pork knuckle are served in a superbly stylish communist-era interior. The set two-course lunch…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Few stick around long in Kwidzyn but for a quick lunch before hopping on the bus elsewhere, this milk bar near the station does the trick. Expect basic…
Locarno
This classy, light-filled cafe is right at home in Locarno's old town with some outdoor tables on the lane, free wi-fi and a small but light menu that…
Zürich
Notable for its historic interior, with wood panelling, marble columns, stained glass and ceiling murals, Kropf has been favoured by locals since 1888 for…
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