Lucerne
This pint-sized Thai joint emphasises local organic produce in its generously portioned curries. If you can’t nab a table, order takeaway and chow down…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Eastern Slovenia
In the valley itself, the 'Eagle's Nest' is a simple cafe-pub with snacks, housed in a tall wooden tower overlooking the falls and reached by a steep set…
Lake Bled
The best pizza in town is conveniently located on the same hill as many of Bled’s hostels. A cool terrace, ample topping options, and home delivery…
Piran
Classy Riva Piran is the best waterfront seafood restaurant and is worth patronising. It has the strip's best decor and sea views. Try the sea-bass in…
Lugano
Up the steps on Via Cattedrale, this hole-in-the-wall gelateria is a great place to grab a cone, with flavours ranging from classic strawberry to chilli…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Tiny bakery cafe on the main square filled with antiques and the aroma of freshly baked pastries and coffee. A lovely place to do breakfast if your hotel…
Budapest
This tiny cafe-restaurant inside a health-food shop on the ‘Sunny Side’ of the street serves fresh salads, pastries and soups. It's all vegetarian and…
Regensburg & the Danube
Sunny days see locals linger over an Augustiner and some neighbourhood nosh outside by the Isar. In winter you can retreat to the simple whitewashed…
Villach
This lounge and restaurant is a perfect place to hang out at any time of day. Enjoy salads, steaks, burgers and a tipple inside or outdoors on the modern…
Moravia
This lively Czech restaurant and pub, with a raucous terrace in summer, is the place to enjoy grilled meats and local favourites, washed down with wine or…
Bernese Oberland
Brimming with cowbells, cauldrons and Alpine props, this kitsch-meets-rustic mock cave of a restaurant is touristy but fun. Fondues and flambés are good…
Lake Constance
Slick and monochrome, this deli-cafe has a lakeside terrace for lingering over a speciality coffee, breakfast, homemade ice cream, cake or sourdough…
Lugano
With a prime people-watching terrace on Piazza della Riforma, Vanini is a firm favourite among locals for its quality gelato. Grab a cone to go or take a…
Liechtenstein
For gob-smacking mountain views while eating, it is hard to beat this woodsy hut, at the top of the Sareis chairlift. Goulash soup and rösti are on the…
Innsbruck
This no-frills Italian bistro has a great buzz, alongside huge pizzas, fresh salads and healthy pasta dishes. The sunny terrace is a favourite spot in…
Freiburg
Eat your way around the world – from curry to sushi, oysters to antipasti – at the food counters in this historical market hall, nicknamed 'Fressgässle'.
Zürich
For the quintessential Swiss cheese experiences – fondue and raclette – pop by this warm and welcoming restaurant, which has three branches around town.
Rosenthaler Grill und Schlemmerbuffet
Berlin
Excellent doner joint with outdoor seating and nonstop service for early birds, night owls and everyone in between. Also has good grilled chicken and…
Frankfurt am Main
The tantalising aromas of baking breads, cakes and croissants engulf you as you enter this tiny space filled with vintage bric-a-brac. Fantastic coffee…
Kraków
Likable local Mexican fast-food chain, with cheap but very good thick, foil-wrapped burritos as well as tacos, salads and quesadillas. Eat in or take away.
Hanover
The Linden branch of a local bio-organic supermarket chain – a great place to stop for picnic supplies or snacks.
Northeastern Switzerland
Snowy-white linen and bottle-green wood panelling create a refined backdrop for well-executed fish dishes. Pair fine wines with local whitefish and perch.
Geneva
If it's authenticity, speed and tasty fast food on a red lacquered tray you want, this quick-eat Japanese delicatessen with sit-down tables hits the spot.
Warsaw
Epitomising the best of self-serve, milk-bar culture is Prasowy with its classy twist on a retro interior and a democratic menu of hearty Polish staples.
Northeastern Switzerland
This warm, wood-panelled tavern oozes local character and does excellent Appenzell beer fondue. More adventurous diners can tuck into offal specialities.
The Black Forest
The woodsy summit cafe at Stöcklewaldturm is an inviting spot for a beer and snack or, in winter, hot chocolate.
St Moritz
You can't miss the lavishly frescoed facade of St Moritz' celebrated bakery and tea room, famous for its caramel-rich, walnut-studded Engadine nut tart.
Wielkopolska
This small pizza and pasta joint has a few tables for sit-down eating. It does some kebabs, wraps and salads for good measure (enter via the courtyard).
Munich
The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.
Chur
An inviting cafe with a sunny terrace on a square in the Old Town, with delicious Italian gelato and authentic pasta, gnocchi and risotto on the menu.
Hamburg
Perfect for that much-needed pause, this cute little cafe has excellent coffee drinks as well as tasty baked goods, including the best bagels in town.
Graz
Yamamoto is a refreshingly authentic Japanese-owned restaurant. The sushi and sashimi are fresh and the udon, soba and ramen dishes pull in a crowd.
Bernese Oberland
Tham’s serves Chinese, Thai and other Asian dishes cooked by a former five-star chef who’s literally taken to the hills to escape the rat race.
Salzburg
Grab a cone at Salzburg’s best ice-cream parlour, where flavours include salted peanut, caramel and passion fruit. There are also vegan options.
Mazovia & Podlasie
Popular Polish fare on the nightlife strip. It's all faux rustic with a long drinks list, tunes blaring overhead (rock to rap) and a lively scene.
Northern Germany
With an atmosphere as fresh as the tastes they prepare in the kitchen, Viscvle is fun and ranges from veggie flatbread or bruschetta up to steaks.
Northeastern Switzerland
Cheese, glorious cheese is what you’ll find here, with 120 kinds from Switzerland and France, alongside other goodies for your picnic basket.
Würzburg
This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.
The Salzkammergut
Alm-Stadl Schwarzensee, one of a couple of restaurants located by the remote and picturesque Schwarzensee, serves delicious smoked lake trout.
Hamburg
The menu here is astonishingly broad (tapas, pizza, pasta, seafood) without compromising on quality. Their speciality is flame-grilled meats.
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