Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Duran

    Budapest

    This branch of the popular sandwich bar is by the Central European University and is always rammed with penny-pinching students. It's branched out into…

  • Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache

    Frankfurt am Main

    This central farmers market is a great place to shop for wholesome picnic fare including fresh fruit and veggies, home-baked bread, delicious Wurst …

  • Blun Chi

    Bernese Oberland

    This convivial spot rustles up authentic Asian food from spicy Malaysian beef to Sichuan-style pork, dim sum to tom yum. There’s a bamboo-flanked terrace…

  • Butterfly

    Budapest

    This place is where to head for some of Pest's best ice cream in town, as you’ll be able to deduce from the queues. In winter, its cakes (395Ft to 750Ft)…

  • Fiore Cafe

    Carpathian Mountains

    If you’re looking for ice cream or a slice of something homemade and sweet, this retro, diner-style cafe on the pedestrian drag just east of the Rynek…

  • Solier Cafe

    Budapest

    In the centre of Gödöllő next to the post office is the upbeat Solier Cafe, with a wonderful cukrászda (cake shop) on the ground floor and a lovely…

  • Südlandhaus

    Mannheim

    Filled with German and international wines, cheeses, breads, sausages, hams, olives, liqueurs and chocolates, this aromatic food emporium is an ideal…

  • Metzgerstübli

    Bern

    This homely restaurant in the Old Town has convivial staff serving a well-executed menu of standard European fare: meat, fish, pasta. Dinner set menus are…

  • Restauracja Akcent

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    An alternative to the town's hotel restaurants, this decent place offers an honest menu of fish sold per 100g and pierogi. The outdoor summer marquee has…

  • Restaurant du Lac

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This waterfront hotel restaurant with friendly English-speaking staff prepares delicate seafood dishes fresh from the Bielersee in smart casual…

  • Fugu Nydegg

    Bern

    If it’s Bangkok-style pad thai, Japanese noodles or Thai fish you’re craving, then Fugu will hit the spot. Choose between the crisp, cool interior or the…

  • Maximilian’s

    Konstanz

    Fancy a picnic by the lake? Stop by this central deli for fresh bread, cheese, ham, wine and other goodies. It’s also a snug spot for coffee and cake or…

  • Gelateria Pomo d'Oro

    Budapest

    This small shop sells genuine Italian gelato. It's located on a street that has become known as 'Via Italia' because of all the Italian restaurants and…

  • Mövenpick

    Geneva

    No matter the season, you can't go past a scoop or three of this creamy Swiss ice cream famed the world over, served from a top riverside spot on the left…

  • Taj Mahal

    Wielkopolska

    The television screen showing Bollywood films might distract at times, but Taj Mahal is a good choice for standard Indian fare if you feel like a change…

  • Food Market

    Mainz

    Along the north and east sides of the Dom, this big, open-air market's colourful stalls spill over with fruit, vegetables, cheeses, sausages, breads and…

  • Ratskeller Stade

    Northern Germany

    A cut above your average Ratskeller, Stade's is on a shady back lane near St Wilhadi. It has its own brewery, fine hearty, meaty fare and plenty of…

  • Piazza Navona

    Kutná Hora

    Feed up on authentic thin, crispy pizza at this homey Italian cafe-bar, plastered with Ferrari flags and Inter Milan pennants. Tables spill onto the main…

  • Good Lood

    Kraków

    The Kazimierz branch of a highly popular ice-cream chain, featuring fresh, additive-free ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients. Order a cup or…

  • Restaurant de la Place

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Popular Restaurant de la Place serves an eclectic menu of Swiss and Italian cuisine (think fondues, risotto and pasta) from stylish surrounds with a great…

  • Hallesches Brauhaus

    Central Germany

    This brewhouse is a local institution, known for its crisp light beers and heavy dark ones, its lively atmosphere and its hearty pub fare, including…

  • Azzurro

    Zürich

    You'd be hard pushed to find better pizza in Zürich than those at Azzurro, which are wafer-thin, crisp and wagon-wheel sized. Friendly service further…

  • Hörnlihütte

    Graubünden

    This top-of-the-mountain hut at 2511m at the peak of the Hörnli Express is a scenic spot for a bowl of goulash or macaroni. Somehow everything tastes…

  • Gasthaus zur Sonne

    The Danube Valley

    This traditional, quite formal restaurant serves excellent versions of trad dishes such as goulash and veal liver in a balsamic vinegar. Reserve ahead –…

  • La Bodega

    Konstanz

    Squirrelled away in Niederburg, this candy-bright bodega with a pocket-sized terrace whips up tapas from papas canarias (Canarian potatoes) to stuffed…

  • Bar Mewa

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Enjoy 12 types of fish from the Baltic in the tiny antique-packed interior or out by a set of fountains in the sea breeze at this popular spot just steps…

  • Kalácsos

    Northern Hungary

    This wonderful little bakery sells bread and both savoury and sweet baked goods, including hókifli, crescent-shaped pastries filled with nuts, plum or…

  • Felix

    Bovec

    This enduringly popular streetside cafe is known for its grilled meat and fish dishes and breakfasts, and the cool vibe at large on the terrace at most…

  • Drei Bünde

    Chur

    Huddled down a sidestreet just off Martinsplatz, this warm, pine-clad wine tavern is an inviting spot for meaty classics – from spot-on schnitzel to beef…

  • Šlaščičarna Šrimpf

    Eastern Slovenia

    This long-established cafe draws the crowds with its fabulous cakes. Try the zagrebska (€2), a rich concoction of custard, cream, chocolate and flaky…

  • Stefanie’s Crêperie

    Zermatt

    Perfectly thin, light crêpes – topped with a good choice of sweet or savoury toppings – served to go on the main street. Just up from the Snow & Alpine…

  • Valvasorjev Hram

    Southwestern Slovenia

    This simple eatery serves hearty dishes like jota (bean soup) and klobasa as well as pizza. It has its own wine cellar, and outside seating in summer.

  • Chang

    Freiburg

    Sweet little Thai place for inexpensive daily specials (€4.90 to €6.50), from green curry to pad thai. It gets rammed at weekends so be sure to book a…

  • Tomaselli

    Innsbruck

    For properly creamy homemade gelato, Tomaselli comes up trumps – and the queues in summer testify to this. Flavours swing from cranberry and green apple…

  • Münzenberger Klause

    Harz Mountains

    Serving traditional German fare with flair, this atmospheric restaurant is loved by locals and visitors alike. If you're seeking hearty comfort food, look…

  • Tokaj Hotel Restaurant

    Northern Hungary

    This hotel restaurant specialises in game – as you might have guessed from all the trophies on the walls. Sit in the main dining room or on the pretty…

  • Kaiseki

    Silesia

    This stylish white-tiled Japanese restaurant, upstairs in a modern shopping mall, serves sushi as well as more substantial mains such as tempura, ramen…

  • Bakeshop Praha

    Staré Město

    This fantastic bakery sells some of the best bread in the city, along with pastries, cakes and takeaway sandwiches, wraps, salads and quiche. Very busy at…

  • Forum Café

    Stuttgart

    Wholesomely hip, kid-friendly cafe in the Forum Theatre, with yogi teas and organic snacks (soups, salads, Maultaschen – pasta pockets – and the like).

  • Seehof

    The Black Forest

    Seehof is an inviting spot for a bite to eat, with a terrace overlooking the lake. Its menu is packed with local fish and meat mains, salads, pizzas and…

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