City West & Charlottenburg
This congenial beer hall serves soul-sustaining German fare alongside its excellent homemade brews, and is a handy pit stop for reflecting on Prussian…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Munich
A phalanx of 30 tapas – boquerones (anchovies) to octopus salad to garlic chicken – reports for duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian…
Budapest
This brightly coloured cafe that used to be on Roosevelt tér is a modern take on a Hungarian önkiszolgáló (self-service restaurant) where, along with…
Linz
Set around an arcaded inner courtyard, Alte Welt serves hearty fare, such as veal heart with bread dumplings or roast pork, and good-value two-course…
Ljubljana
Should you fancy a bit of Indian, head for this place on the left bank of the Ljubljanica. You won’t get high-street-London curry but the thalis and…
Bratislava
Reliable Slovak pub staples, like dumplings, chicken wings and pork knuckle in a hoppy sauce, come accompanied by Sladovňa's very own selection of brews…
Kraków
Handy sweetshop serving authentic cream cake direct from Pope John Paul II's hometown of Wadowice. Choose a piece of cake from the glass counter and enjoy…
Kreuzberg
At the Jewish Museum, Café Schmus offers modern takes on traditional Jewish cuisine. Dishes are not kosher, although they do eschew pork and shellfish. On…
Valais
At Chez Damien Germanier, dedicated gourmets can plump for the Valaisian chef's surprise menu or treat taste buds to a magnificent 10-course symphony of…
Kraków
An unusual hybrid of American-style baked goods, cupcakes, brownies and cheesecake, plus salads and bites that take inspiration from Korean and Middle…
Warsaw
This simple cafe is one of several facing New Town Sq and has outdoor seating in summer. The menu is a mix of Polish and international favourites, so you…
Malá Strana
A branch of the popular local Lokál chain, this spot focuses on quality Czech cuisine in a traditional pub-like environment serving Pilsner Urquell. Meat…
Kreuzberg
Long before vegan and vegetarian went mainstream, there was Seerose serving a completely animal-free buffet against a backdrop of classical music. Put…
Zürich
Sandwiched between the markets and shops of Zürich's trendy Viadukt shopping strip, this place makes a convenient pit stop for lunch, dinner or a snack…
Bremen City
Crisp tablecloths and good service are hallmarks of this formal but relaxed Italian restaurant serving a range of seafood and grilled meats, such as…
Harz Mountains
There's something about humble Albert's that just beckons you enter; you'll be greeted warmly and can relax while sipping on a hot drink or cold beer and…
Bonn
This spare and stylish place is often mobbed, especially during the after-work cocktail happy hour. The menu revolves around salad, pizza and pasta…
Bern
Panoramically perched on a hilltop adjacent to Bern's rose garden, this restaurant is nicest in warm weather, when you can enjoy the terrace seating. From…
Prague
A warm, inviting ground-floor pub with a little garden out the back, Pastička is great for a beer or a meal. The interior design is part 1920s Prague and…
Ljubljana
Ljubljana’s first and arguably best Japanese restaurant has simple, restful decor and the full range of Japanese dishes – from rice and soup noodles – but…
Budapest
If like us you need a fix of pork dumplings and fried rice every once in a while, the 'Nine Dragons' at the southwestern end of City Park can oblige…
Restaurant & Biergarten Zenner
Berlin
This traditional restaurant in a neoclassical building from 1822 (although rebuilt after WWII) is still a popular destination for cold beers and German…
Geneva
This joint is what you get when you cross a New York dog with German wurst and add a little Swiss flavour and ingenuity. What started as a popular food…
Vienna
If you're craving some spice, you could do worse than stopping by this sweet 'n' simple, wallet-friendly Vietnamese bolthole for a steaming bowl of phở …
Zürich
Memories of Italian summer nights are evoked at Gelati Tellhof. The tiny shop is decorated in various shades of pastel pink and blue but the ice-cream bar…
The Julian Alps
Squeezed right into the thick of things in Maistrov trg, the 'Corner Inn' is justly famed for its affordable and quite good daily specialities for under …
Prague
A successor to U Zlaté hrušky (By the Golden Pear), Nový Svět is located in a walled courtyard. The menu is relatively small, but features classic Czech…
Vienna
Piping-hot Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese noodle soups and rice dishes are on the menu at Ra’mien. It fills up quickly at night, so it's worth…
The Julian Alps
This old-style tavern has received a good scrubdown both inside and out and, while it still serves stick-to-the-ribs Slovenian dishes that will keep you…
Kraków
There are only a few scattered tables in this place, but there are about 40 kinds of dumplings on the menu – sweet and savoury, classic and creative…
Munich
Munich's obsession with putting a bit of fried meat between two buns is celebrated at this Schwabing joint, where the burgers are 100% Bavarian beef –…
Berlin
At this upbeat German chain, high-quality beef, chicken and vegetarian 'better' burgers come wedged between a choice of buns (sourdough, brioche or…
Kraków
Part of a small local chain, Genji Sushi is an authentic experience for Japanese and Korean cuisine. Dishes are delicious and beautifully presented, and…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Ask anyone in Chełmno where to head when it’s feeding time and they’ll point you in the direction of this pub-restaurant just off the Rynek. The fare is…
Zürich
When it's time for a picnic, this decades-old purveyor of fine sausages makes a perfect supply base. Grab one of their ready-made sandwiches, or simply…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
A convivial pizza/pasta joint away from the flashy waterfront, Arany Csillag is a local favourite that attracts a mix of people from every age group. Its…
Moravia
Curvaceous vaulting leaps above head as diners recline on Chesterfield-style sofas with views of Znojmo's main square. The menu is pure Czech comfort food…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
For a quick, no-nonsense goulash, schnitzel or roast pork, lug your weary legs to this locally adored, family-run inn in a former brewery. In summer two…
Berlin
Matteo Thun’s jazzy decor is a great foil for the tasty Italian fare at this successful German self-service chain. Mix-and-match pastas, creative salads…
Zürich
Fancy eating in the stables? At these boisterous converted barracks, the walls are still lined with the cavalry horses’ feeding and drinking troughs, but…
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