Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • La Nona

    Tyrol

    There's always a good buzz at this cosy Italian, best known for its thin, perfectly crisp pizzas. The house special is 'La Nona', with mushrooms, green…

  • Pizzeria Romano

    The Julian Alps

    This simple place northeast of the post office has decent pizza and pasta, but the real reason to come here is for the chance to dine on the back terrace…

  • Uni-Café

    Würzburg

    Hugely popular contemporary cafe strung over two levels, with a student-priced, daily-changing menu of burgers, baguettes and salads plus a buzzy bar and…

  • Budavári Rétesvár

    Castle District

    Strudel in all its permutations – from poppyseed with sour cherry to dill with cheese and cabbage – is available at this hole-in-the wall dispensary in a…

  • Cafe Haag

    Tyrol

    Local plums, nuts and honey go into this cafe’s divine chocolate, made with the milk of Tyrolean grey cattle, and the cakes are just the sugar kick needed…

  • Kauf Dich Glücklich

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This retro-styled cafe on one of Prenzlauer Berg's prettiest streets is famous for its fresh waffles and homemade ice cream. Order at the counter, grab a…

  • Eiscafé Sarcletti

    Munich

    Ice-cream addicts have been getting their gelato fix at this Munich institution since 1879. Choose from more than 50 mouth-watering flavours, from not-so…

  • Montana Stube

    Graubünden

    Warm and woody, the Montana Stube is a convivial spot for dinner in Davos Dorf. Heavy on the meat and cheese, the menu is Swiss through and through. The…

  • Don Vito Pizzeria

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    Don Vito is quite a joint for such a small town. Its collection of gangster memorabilia is as impressive as its selection of top-shelf liquor. But we…

  • Konditorei Fester

    Around Berlin

    Family Fester has supplied sweet treats to generations of cake, chocolate and ice-cream lovers; it is a Spandau institution. Everything’s homemade and…

  • U Sňeka Pohodáře

    Kutná Hora

    This cosy local favourite is very popular for takeaway or dine-in pizza and pasta, washed down with draught Bernard beer. And no, we don’t know why it’s…

  • Suppengrün

    Konstanz

    The midday crowds flock to this no-nonsense soup and salad bar. Assemble your own salad (€1.80 per 100g) or go for soups from goulash to pea-coconut…

  • Hofkeller

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    In winter, there’s no place like this stone cellar beneath the Salzburger Hof hotel for warming up over fondue, a raclette cheese fest or hot-stone…

  • Bralo House

    Central Germany

    An extensive wine list accompanies a wide range of steaks, salads and burgers, cooked to your liking at this popular, central haunt. There's not a lot for…

  • Stiftskeller

    Innsbruck

    A vaulted restaurant with a large beer garden for Augustiner Bräu beers and hearty fare such as pork roast with lashings of beer sauce, dumplings and…

  • Gaststätte Römerschanz

    Mittenwald

    A short walk from the Obermarkt, the much-lauded Gaststätte Römerschanz has a cosy, seasonally decorated interior and Mittenwald's tastiest food served…

  • Die Villa

    Regensburg & the Danube

    This cafe-restaurant on the southern edge of the old town serves up an eclectic menu of vegetarian curries, Greek veal steaks, saltimbocca and tofu-based…

  • Stuttgarter Markthalle

    Stuttgart

    Olives, regional cheeses, spices, patisserie, fruit and veg, wine and tapas – you'll find it all under one roof at Stuttgart's large art nouveau market…

  • Restaurant Erzherzog Johann

    The Salzkammergut

    Catering especially for its wellness guests, the restaurant at the Hotel Erzherzog Johann has a very strong wine list, some good dishes and efficient…

  • Chefparade Cafe

    Óbuda & Buda Hills

    This is a great place to pop in for lunch with shop-made soups, sandwiches, quiche and cakes. Hard to go wrong in an outlet run by a cooking school.

  • Bar Popularny

    Silesia

    Cheap as chips and enduringly popular with the locals, this unreformed bar mleczny on the main square looks drab and basic, but the food is tasty. The set…

  • Cikánská Jizba

    Český Krumlov

    At the 'Gypsy Room' there's occasionally live Roma music at the weekends to go with the menu of meaty Czech favourites. Reserve a table in advance during…

  • Cafe-buch.de

    The Romantic Road

    That winning combination of coffee, cakes and secondhand books makes this cafe a pleasing midstroll halt for literary types and a nice break from the…

  • Café Hüftgold

    Düsseldorf

    A Flingern boho classic, Café Hüftgold is renowned for its amazing cakes, tortes and more baked goodness, nicely complemented by aromatic coffee. Also has…

  • Restaurant Tournant Panoramique Le Kuklos

    Lake Geneva & Vaud

    At 2048m, the scenery from this revolving restaurant serving classic and modern Swiss cuisine, with its absolutely phenomenal outdoor terrace (in summer…

  • Cafe Munding

    Innsbruck

    Stop by this 200-year-old cafe for delicious cakes – try the moist chocolate raspberry Haustorte or the chocolate-marzipan Mozarttorte – and freshly…

  • Cafe Rafaello

    The Romantic Road

    On Ried Island, this Italian job specialising in seafood uses Apennines kitsch to recreate la dolce vita to southern German tastes. The endless menu has…

  • Zamkowa

    Wielkopolska

    This large restaurant is on the main road to Kalisz and about 500m from the castle. Its mainstays are chicken and pork prepared in different ways, served…

  • Bodega

    Harz Mountains

    For authentic Spanish flavours and ambience, look no further than this popular, atmospheric hang-out, with tapas to share, vegetarian options and plenty…

  • Govinda

    Budapest

    This vegetarian and vegan basement restaurant northeast of the Chain Bridge serves wholesome salads, soups and desserts as well as daily one-/two-course…

  • Carrefour

    Wrocław

    The largest full-service supermarket in central Wrocław is this Carrefour, in the Galeria Dominikańska shopping centre 600m east of the Rynek.

  • Bell & Beans

    Northern Germany

    Our favourite breakfast spot in the city, Bell & Beans has a cool Berlinesque sensibility with terrific breakfasts and coffee. Locals love it too, so it…

  • Czekolada i Zdroj

    Carpathian Mountains

    This great spot for coffee and cakes also offers a free and reliable wi-fi connection. It’s opposite the Main Pump Room at the northern end of the Old Spa…

  • Frutal

    Bernese Oberland

    A kitsch plastic meringue licks its lips in the window of this old-fashioned tearoom. You’ll do likewise when you taste the feather-light meringues here…

  • Pellowski Bakery

    Gdańsk

    Pellowski's run over 20 cafe bakeries across the city centre and are Gdańsk's best-known bakers. This branch opens early enough throughout the week for a…

  • Restauracja Delicja

    Poznań

    One of Poznań’s top restaurants, Delicja is tucked away off Plac Wolności, with its own miniature courtyard and an illustrious reputation for top-notch…

  • Fürstenhof

    Northern Germany

    Fronting onto the historic Markt, Fürstenhof prides itself on local dishes and fresh local ingredients that change with the seasons. They also have a kids…

  • Kleine Haie Grosse Fische

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    St Pauli's version of the late-night kebab stop is this timeless place serving fish sandwiches, as well as smoked fish and meats. There's nothing quite…

  • Gostilna Sidro

    Izola

    Fresh fish and all manner of seafood overlooking Izola's harbour. Friendly service. A price–quality ratio other seaside restaurants along this coast would…

  • Kochbox

    Dresden

    This little joint gets howling in the wee hours, when starving nightowls invade in hopes of restoring balance to the brain with fist-sized burgers made…

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