Bremen City
This upbeat bistro has a lounge-bar feel and a menu strong on salads and pasta complemented by mostly meaty mains, including a respectable 'Giant Texas'…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Kreuzberg
On balmy summer nights, tables on the pontoon of this Prussian bread factory turned stylish riverside nosh spot lull you into a sense of luxurious calm…
Rhine Valley
Facing the Marktplatz, with a large outdoor terrace spilling onto the square, this is a terrific bet for breakfast, including a 'chocolate breakfast' of a…
Kreuzberg
Forget folklore kitsch. Owned by actor Daniel Brühl (who played the male lead in Good Bye, Lenin!), this tapas bar is fit for the 21st century. The delish…
Berlin
African food is still a rarity in Berlin which is why this little snack shack is such a find. Highlights on the limited menu include shakalaka (a wrap…
Hanover
This long, narrow lounge-cafe has lights shaped like huge droplets of water about to land on your head, an atrium ceiling, potted palms beside cream…
Vienna
Friendly staff keep the good vibes and affordable food coming at this cosy, vaulted cafe. Viennese classics are complemented by pastas and risottos and…
Around Berlin
Most of the Wannsee waterfront lots are in private hands, so the Seehaase with its lake views is justifiably popular. The menu covers all the bases, from…
Vienna
Unassuming Beisl Gastwirtschaft Wratschko, with mottled moss-green windows, heavy wood panelling and dim lighting, was a Viennese haunt of the late chef…
Kraków
Vegans and vegetarians will cross the doorstep of this restaurant with relief – the majority of the menu is completely animal-free. The space is decorated…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Follow your nose to this always-humming local institution, a bit like a high-end brasserie or gastropub, serving consistently good fare in a smart, yet…
Kraków
Steakhouses are the rage in Kraków and this is one of the best. Standard cuts include tenderloin, porterhouse, top loin and ribeye. Non-steak mains…
Malá Strana
A restaurant that feels more like a club, Noi is super-stylish with a chilled-out atmosphere and oriental design. The decor is based around lotus blossoms…
Warsaw
A former printing house (that's the English translation of the restaurant name) with modernist stylings is the impressive setting for this airy, all-day…
The Julian Alps
This Mexican restaurant in the nearby village of Lesce offers something different in case you're tiring of Slovenian food. You'll find well-done Tex-Mex …
City West & Charlottenburg
Tunnel-shaped and lined with wooden tables and benches, this rustic neighbourhood restaurant specialises in gut-busting portions of homemade southern…
Fairy-Tale Road
This rambling cafe-bar-restaurant is great if you can handle the noise. Seasonal menus pop up to complement the pastas, salads, pancakes, pizzas, meats…
Fairy-Tale Road
Stop by this popular Italian eatery in the heart of the Altstadt for handmade pasta (perhaps ravioli of salmon and prawns in a pink-peppercorn and brandy…
Ljubljana
This basement seafood bar near the Fish Market below the Plečnik Colonnade in Pogačarjev trg is one of the better-value eateries in the centre for tasty…
Ljubljana
This hole-in-the-wall eatery in the Old Town specialises in that most Slovenian of dishes, Kranjska klobasa, an EU-protected fatty sausage. Buy 'em by the…
Carpathian Mountains
This restaurant below the town hall specialises in pierogi and has an impressive range indeed, including some stuffed with nettles, poppy seeds, buckwheat…
Ulm
Going strong since 1320, Ulm’s oldest inn is now a delightfully cosy, wood-panelled affair. The regional grub is second to none, whether you opt for…
Castle District
This odd place, filled with communist memorabilia and kitsch, is a joke that's now almost three decades old. Top marx (sorry) for the Gulag, Snow White…
Budapest
This attractive cafe-restaurant serves international cuisine that is not especially inspired but is of a certain standard – and it's there in the Allee…
Geneva
'On y mange du poulet' (we eat chicken) is the strapline of this student institution, which appeals for one good reason – generously handsome and homely…
Geneva
The hugely popular cafeteria in the Manor shopping centre near Gare CFF de Cornavin whips up a reasonably priced lunch. There's a smorgasbord of choice,…
Prenzlauer Berg
Tasty Mexican street food is still a rarity in Berlin, which is why we raise a cold Corona to this no-frills joint where the tortillas are homemade, the…
Berlin
Showing off the simple side of vegan eating, geh Veg has a range of tasty bagels, heaving breakfast plates, and even dairy-free ice cream. The vibe is…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
Ignore the lakeside ice-cream stands and head uphill to this elegant cafe for scoops of the best ice cream in town (including local favourite, poppy-seed…
Friedrichshain
Sit beneath the colourful birdcages at this beloved Thai and Indonesian tapas joint and order by ticking cheekily named dishes on a tear-off menu pad…
Mannheim
In a prime people-watching location on Mannheim's Marktplatz, French-styled Café Journal serves dishes ranging from asparagus-stuffed pancakes and…
Prague
This inviting Italian restaurant is tucked away behind a football pitch in the distant shadow of the Vyšehrad spires. It’s a beacon of good cooking and…
Potsdam
Right in Park Sanssouci, the exotic 1770 Dragon House is a miniature Chinese-style palace inspired by the Ta-Ho pagoda in Canton. It now houses a pleasant…
Munich
This incredibly popular institution serves just four traditional pastries, one of which, the Schmalznudel (an oily type of doughnut), gives the place its…
Pécs
This wine restaurant takes pride in its silver service and venue; the Zsolnay Room evokes past grandeur. Formerly one of the town's best restaurants, the …
Kreuzberg
On his first solo flight, head chef and Berlin boy Dennis Ucak is putting to good use all the tricks and expertise he gained working in some of the city's…
Cologne
There are plenty of cafes around the Dom, but this slightly hidden one is a true luxe gem with a pedigree going back to 1855. It's best for its luscious…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Balkan spice meets south German heartiness at this Bavarian-Yugoslav restaurant right in the thick of things. Despite the seemingly echt-Bayern (authentic…
Prenzlauer Berg
Run by an Irish couple, this rustic gastropub draws upon the zeitgeist with unpolished furniture, filament light bulbs and vintage photos. The soulful…
Ljubljana
This bright, airy cafe serves outstanding homemade soups and bruschetta. Ask for the farmers goat cheese and about the link between the cafe and England's…
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