Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Édeni Vegán

    Castle District

    Located in an early 19th-century town house just below Castle Hill, this self-service place offers stodgy vegetarian and vegan platters, salad and pasta…

  • Corns n' Pops

    Vienna

    This little cafe is a fine pick for wholesome fare. In addition to a great self-serve muesli bar with fresh fruit and yoghurt, it rustles up tasty bagels,…

  • Motoburger interior

    Motoburger

    Prague

    This slightly below-ground restaurant is packed at lunchtime, a testament to the excellent, towering-high burgers, as well as decent soups and quesadillas…

  • Bier's Kudamm, Restaurant

    Bier's Kudamm 195

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Since 1965, this snazzy sausage parlour has satisfied the proletarian hunger pangs of deep-pocketed locals, including – if the photographs are anything to…

  • Bagelmama, the vibrant cafe front is easy to spot

    Bagelmama

    Kraków

    How clever of someone to think of selling bagels in the Jewish quarter. Whether you are a bagel traditionalist (lox and cream cheese) or a bagel innovator…

  • Antler Poutine&Burger, the modest eatery has a Canadian theme with maps and antler decor

    Antler Poutine & Burger

    Kraków

    A must for homesick Canadians: a firmly tongue-in-cheek burger joint (the 'Edmonton' burger comes topped with cranberries and mayo), plus authentic…

  • Corleone exterior

    Pizzeria Corleone

    Prague

    This lively neighbourhood restaurant is arguably the best pizza option in Smíchov, though not always as good as other pizza places around town. The wood…

  • Kafi für dich, exterior

    Kafi fürDich

    Zürich

    Next to the lovely Bäckeranlage park, artsy Kafi fürDich has a small but tasty menu of homemade quiches, fresh filled paninis and Italian-inspired meals…

  • Breakfast Club

    Vienna

    Mix and match from an international range of breakfasts at this compact New York–style breakfast joint on lively Schleifmühlgasse. The 'Vienna Special' of…

  • Gorace Paczki, as you head into the square, you'll notice this neon window

    Gorące Pączki

    Kraków

    Doughnuts are a big thing in Poland, and this stand is near impossible to walk past without at least exploring where the delicious aroma is coming from…

  • The interior of Taco Mexicano has a bright, colourful vibe

    Taco Mexicano El Pueblo

    Kraków

    If you hanker after something from south of the border, this cantina is for you. It’s popular with locals and serves reasonably authentic enchiladas,…

  • Horgásztanya Vendéglő

    Castle District

    A classic fish restaurant by the Danube where freshwater-fish soup (from 1550Ft) is served in bowls, pots or kettles, and your carp, catfish or trout…

  • Vapiano, Restaurant

    Vapiano

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This successful German self-service chain delivers mix-and-match pastas, creative salads and crusty pizzas, all prepared right before your eyes. Your…

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    Bar Mleczny Familijny

    Warsaw

    This traditional 'milk bar' self-serve cafe is a sentimental favourite, known around the city for its zupa szczawiowa (sorrel soup) and pierogi z…

  • Café Romand

    Lausanne

    Tucked away in an unpromising-looking arcade, this Lausanne legend dating to 1951 is a welcome blast from the past. Locals pour into the broad, somewhat…

  • Spišsky Salaš

    Eastern Slovakia

    This shepherd-cuisine specialist pulls big crowds, with lamb goulash, pirohy (dumplings) and barbecued meat forming the predictable menu of farmhouse…

  • Gaststube Kleines Schweinchen

    Fairy-Tale Road

    One of a trio of dining options within the Steinernes Schweinchen hotel, this 'little piggy' – the most casual of the three – offers hearty, home-style…

  • Wannseeterrassen

    Around Berlin

    Since 2015 the reincarnated Wannseeterrassen has lured the hungry and thirsty to this site above the Strandbad Wannsee lakeside lido, where the original…

  • Halle

    Vienna

    The versatile resident restaurant of the Kunsthalle has a good buzz and optical tricks like cylindrical lamps and low tables. Alongside salads and…

  • Restavracija Evropa

    Eastern Slovenia

    The Hotel Evropa's dining room dishes up a small menu of contemporary European cuisine featuring meat-based mains such as Black Angus beef on mushroom…

  • U Rozvařilů

    Prague

    Leave Prague's overpriced foodie scene behind and experience the world of institutional fare that most Czechs eat every day of the week. Sitting atop the…

  • Satt und Selig

    Around Berlin

    In a baroque half-timbered house in the historic centre, this local favourite gets things right from morning to night. The breakfast selection is…

  • Hummus & Friends

    Berlin

    'Make Hummus, Not Walls' is the motto at this urban-rustic kitchen next to the Neue Synagoge. The eponymous chickpea dip, whipped up with special beans…

  • Yohm

    Vienna

    Yohm's black-clad waiters glide between tables as diners take in front-row views of Peterskirche. Here, enjoy contemporary pan-Asian dishes such as…

  • Razzia

    Zürich

    Chandeliers, neoclassical friezes and frescoed ceilings create an elegant backdrop in this stunningly restored theatre. The atmosphere and dinner prices…

  • Turnhalle im Brick 5

    Vienna

    This former girls-school gymnasium is now an art space, exhibition hall and cafe. Check out the wooden floorboards, rough concrete walls, second-hand…

  • À Table

    Geneva

    A hip and nippy little number, this bar à pâtes (pasta bar) cooks delicious homemade pasta and, occasionally, risotto loaded with fresh, seasonal produce…

  • CupCakes Wien

    Vienna

    This cupcake parlour is a child's dream, with its pink-kissed walls, flowers and polka-dot crockery. The feather-light cupcakes with mascarpone toppings…

  • El Gaucho

    Graz

    Set inside the evocative Renaissance Landhaus building, El Gaucho seems like an unlikely place to feast on succulent Argentine and local steaks (with…

  • Haxenhaus

    Cologne

    While the Altstadt has no shortage of mediocre restaurants aimed at beer-swilling tourists, this old place stands out for its classic local and German…

  • Aroma

    Olomouc

    This popular Indian restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (105Kč), making it the go-to spot for Olomouc's large student crowd. Choose from a…

  • Nudelhaus

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Carb-lovers are spoiled for choice at this ever-popular eatery, which specialises in house-made pasta, often sauced with slightly wacky creations (such as…

  • Cubus

    Linz

    On the 3rd floor of the Ars Electronica Center, this glass cube looking over the Danube to the south bank glows purple after dark. Seasonally inspired…

  • Güjžina

    Ljubljana

    This charming vaulted restaurant in the Old Town serves dishes from Prekmurje, Slovenia's flat-as-a-pancake province in the far northeast. Try the dödoli …

  • Mani

    Berlin

    Perched at a shiny black table, perhaps near the fireplace, you can watch the kitchen staff churn out dishes that take their cues from both Israel and…

  • Al Forno

    Prague

    If you came to Prague to go rustically Italian, this is just about as good a place as you'll find to do it. 'Al forno' means 'cooked in the oven' and this…

  • Yildiz Han

    Ljubljana

    If Turkish is your thing, head for the authentic 'Star House'. For starters try the yaprak dolma (stuffed vine leaves) or sigara burek (cheese-filled…

  • M32

    Salzburg

    Bold colours and stag antler lights reveal architect Matteo Thun’s imprint at the Museum der Moderne’s ultra-sleek restaurant. There are special views…

  • A2 am See

    Münster

    Location, location, location. A2, right on the Aasee, certainly has got it. The glass walls and designer furniture scream trendy, but this bar-bistro…

  • Parfums de Beyrouth

    Geneva

    Fans of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine – or anyone looking for an economical snack between trains – should head for this Lebanese-run local favourite…

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