Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Ichioshi Sushi

    Vevey

    This fabulous and tiny restaurant stuck in a corner prepares some of the best sushi and sashimi you'll find for miles, at reasonable prices.

  • Konditerei Lewandofsky-Temmel

    The Salzkammergut

    Drop in for coffee and a slice of delicious apple strudel with crispy pastry, best enjoyed on the terrace alongside the Kurpark in summer.

  • Marrone

    Wielkopolska

    Marrone is one of the more stylish culinary acts in Kalisz, with well-prepared pastas, pizzas, salads and grills in pleasant surroundings.

  • Gostilna Kos

    The Julian Alps

    On the eastern fringe of the old town, just across from the bridge, Gostilna Kos is a reasonable place for lunchtime žlikrofi.

  • Markthalle

    Innsbruck

    Fresh-baked bread, Tyrolean cheese, organic fruit, smoked ham and salami – it’s all under one roof at this riverside covered market.

  • Konditorei Holger Rönnfeld

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Sweet offerings abound at this aromatic and traditional bakery. Try a nussecken, a crunchy, nutty, triangular-shaped pastry.

  • Bar Dziupla

    Warmia & Masuria

    Choose between the creamy interior or out on the pretty main square to enjoy a mixed menu that pretty much covers all Polish tastes.

  • Pizzeria da Salvi

    Grindelwald

    This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.

  • Restaurant Goethe

    Bohemia

    An attractive traditional restaurant offering well-prepared international dishes served by waiters decked out in period-piece garb.

  • Pizzeria da Luigi

    Poznań

    The smell of delicious pizza dominates this small and unpretentious pizza and pasta place with upstairs and downstairs sections.

  • À Table

    Castle District

    Branch of a popular bakery chain that has charmed Budapest with excellent pastries, Danishes and savoury snacks, such as quiche.

  • Zum Fürsten

    The Danube Valley

    Right at the foot of the Stift, this popular cafe serving pastas, strudel, chilli con carne and other international dishes.

  • Cafe Küpper

    Northern Germany

    The perfect pause for your Güstrow visit. This cafe has been creating luscious cakes in the shadow of the Dom since 1852.

  • Bocks

    Central Germany

    Naumberg's top eatery boasts charming decor in its two rooms, a cafe area and excellent meat dishes, pasta and other fare.

  • Mr Falafel

    Maribor

    For all your chickpea needs; this place dishes up excellent falafel plates, piled high with salads and hummus, and wraps.

  • Schlosscafé Ludwigslust

    Northern Germany

    Given that this place is part of the castle itself, there's no finer place in Ludwigslust for Kaffee und Kuchen.

  • Cinématte Restaurant

    Bern

    This chic eatery with a delightful wooden deck overlooking the Aare serves an ever-changing menu of Swiss specialities.

  • L'Archetto

    Locarno

    Even locals rave about the crisp, flavoursome takeaway pizza at this hole-in-the-wall snack spot. Delizioso!

  • Münsterplatz Food Market

    Freiburg

    Bag local goodies (honey, cheese, fruit and the like), or snack on a wurst in a bun, topped with fried onions.

  • Die Kichererbse

    Swabian Alps Region

    All hail the ‘chickpea’ for its scrummy falafel. Grab one of the few tables to chomp on a classic.

  • Wochenmarkt

    Swabian Alps Region

    Bag glossy fruit and veg, oven-fresh bread and local honey and herbs at Tübingen’s farmers' market.

  • Gasthaus Oberbräu

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.

  • Food Market

    Wiesbaden

    Food stalls set up twice weekly next to the tourist office on the Schlossplatz.

  • Molki Meiringen

    Bernese Oberland

    Stop by this local dairy for tangy Haslital cheeses and homemade ice cream.

  • Desbrosses, Restaurant

    Desbrosses

    Berlin

    The original 1875 brasserie at the Ritz-Carlton was moved here from southern France and is anchored by an open kitchen where toqued chefs turn out Berlin…

  • Pho Vietnam Tuan & Luan exterior.

    Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan

    Prague

    This standing-only Vietnamese joint gets jammed at lunchtime for arguably the best pho in the immediate vicinity, and at reasonable prices. The menu…

  • Corner Burger, the retro style and large paintings are part of Corner Burger's appeal

    Corner Burger

    Kraków

    Casual Brooklyn-inspired burger bar, featuring a range of freshly made burgers. Order at the counter and grab one of a handful of tables or booths. The…

  • Maschu Maschu

    Vienna

    Delicious felafel, hummus and salads served with warm pita bread are the keys to Maschu Maschu’s success. This branch on Rabensteig, with its few tables …

  • Madame Lyn interior

    Madame Lyn

    Prague

    Very good Vietnamese and Thai restaurant. The daily luncheon specials offer good value, as do the hearty pho bo (beef noodle) and pho ga (chicken noodle)…

  • In Le Scandale's front room you'll find a movie theme with lit mirrors and plush seating

    Le Scandale

    Kraków

    Part restaurant, part late-night lounge, complete with tucked-away booths, low-slung leather couches and a gleaming, well-stocked bar. Imaginative…

  • Balaton, street corner sign decoration.

    Balaton

    Kraków

    The Balaton has been standing here for as long as anyone can remember and evokes a certain nostalgia among residents. The waiters have been serving up the…

  • Black Dog exterior.

    Black Dog Cantina

    Prague

    Black Dog's super-tasty and fiery-hot Tex-Mex food blew a few minds (and taste buds) when it first opened in the provincial town of Beroun in 2010. The…

  • Exterior, 1070 restaurant

    Restaurant 1070

    Vienna

    Painted cherry-red, this small dining space is an intimate setting for 'surprise menus' using fresh market ingredients. Dietary requirements can usually…

  • Cupcake Corner, counter with bagels, cupcakes and coffee for sale.

    Cupcake Corner

    Kraków

    This local American-style bakery chain has taken off and now has several branches in the centre. Cupcakes come in to-die-for flavours, such as hazelnut…

  • Mozaika interior.

    Mozaika Burger & Co

    Prague

    Artisanal burgers ground on the premises from Uruguayan beef. The house 'Mozaika' comes topped with cheese, mushrooms and homemade mayo, while the 'Hell'…

  • C.K. Dezerter, along Bracka, you'll spot this restaurant by its old font and retro style

    Gospoda CK Dezerter

    Kraków

    The quality of the food is only so-so, which explains why it's often possible to find a table when other nearby places are booked solid. That said,…

  • Hlučná Samota exterior

    Hlučná Samota

    Prague

    The name of this restaurant refers to a famous Czech writer of the 20th century, Bohumil Hrabal, and his novel “Too Loud a Solitude”. The restaurant…

  • Grosseto exterior.

    Pizzeria Grosseto

    Prague

    This bustling Vinohrady pizzeria serves very good pizzas, with inventive toppings such as asparagus and ricotta cheese, as well as homemade pasta as mains…

  • Weilands Wellfood, Restaurant

    Weilands Wellfood

    Berlin

    After a menu revamp, this easy-going day-time cafe now shines the spotlight on cold, warm and poké bowls available in two sizes. Vegan options are…

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