Must-see restaurants in Central Europe

  • Bürgerspital Weinstube

    Würzburg

    If you are going to eat out just once in Würzburg, the aromatic and cosy nooks of this labyrinthine medieval place probably provide the top local…

  • Fischbrötchenbude Brücke 10

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    There are a gazillion fish sandwich vendors in Hamburg, but we're going to stick our neck out and say that this vibrant, clean and contemporary outpost…

  • Rudas Bistro

    Budapest

    We love, love, love this place with its turquoise interior and stunning views of the Danube and bridges. It sits above the Rudas Baths Wellness Centre …

  • Alewino

    Warsaw

    A series of rustically chic rooms wrapped around a courtyard house one of Warsaw's best restaurants and wine bars. The wine selection is excellent and…

  • Restauracja Muzealna

    Małopolska

    Occupying the basement of one of the iconic Armenian Houses on the Rynek, this restaurant offers up fare with a bit more zest than typical Polish cooking …

  • Zur Kanzel

    Mainz

    Germany meets France in seasonally changing dishes like grilled tuna with Riesling-and-sage sauce, garlic-crusted rack of lamb with wilted spinach,…

  • Blonde Beans

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    As hip as Bad Gastein gets, this Scandi-flavoured, retro-cool cafe does the best coffee in town, as well as a tasty array of snacks – from homemade…

  • Bullerei

    Hamburg

    One of the coolest dining spaces in the city, Bullerei inhabits a converted former slaughterhouse with lovely high ceilings and a real buzz that bounces…

  • Albrecht Dürer Stube

    Nuremberg

    This unpretentious and intimate restaurant has a Dürer-inspired dining room, prettily laid tables, a ceramic stove keeping things toasty and a menu of…

  • Freustil

    Rügen Island

    One of the region's top restaurants has value to match its relaxed vibe. Exquisitely prepared seasonal dishes, sourced locally, are combined in set menus …

  • Rösterei Fuchs

    Northern Germany

    The aroma of fresh coffee fills this chic cafe, which roasts its own coffee in-house and sells beans as well as gourmet chocolates. Drop by for an…

  • Restaurace U Veverky

    Prague

    This highly rated traditional pub has some of the best-tasting and best-value lunches in the city and is worth a detour. The set-up is classic, with a…

  • Foksner

    Lake Bohinj

    Easily a candidate for the best burger joint in Slovenia, and centrally located, within easy walking distance of the TIC in Ribčev Laz. The burgers are…

  • Pán Ryba

    Košice

    A revelation amid Košice's often doughy food scene, 'Mr Fish' brings inspiration from across Asia and the Mediterranean to its creative preparations of…

  • Wiekhaus 45

    Northern Germany

    The most appealing place to eat in Neubrandenburg is this renovated guardhouse set into the wall. Waiters zip up and down the narrow stairwell carrying…

  • Thai Wok

    Poznań

    Located just off ul Ratajczaka in the attractive Apollo passage, Thai Wok goes beyond its name to delve into a couple of Indonesian and Chinese dishes as…

  • Benjamin

    Prague

    Vršovice may be low on cool restaurants, but it does have one of Prague's most prized fine-dining establishments. Benjamin serves just 10 guests a night…

  • Restaurant Loibnerhof

    The Danube Valley

    Situated 1.5km east of Dürnstein’s centre, this traditional, family-run restaurant inside a Biedermeier, 400-year-old vaulted cellar serves up creative…

  • 'S' Kastanie

    Heidelberg

    A panoramic terrace provides sweeping views of the river at this gorgeous 1904-built former hunting lodge, with stained glass and timber panelling, set in…

  • Restauracja Rozmarino

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Restaurant, bar, social centre, music venue, art gallery, this lively joint is the best thing going in the heart of Suwałki. Enjoy good pizza under the…

  • Castle Restaurant

    Lake Bled

    It's hard to fault the superb location of the castle's restaurant, with a terrace and views straight from a postcard. What a relief the food is as good as…

  • Majerija

    Vipava Valley

    Local produce shines in skilled, contemporary dishes at this farmhouse idyll – how about Vipava ham with lavender honey and salted peaches as a starter?…

  • Restauracja Tejsza

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    In the basement of the Talmudic House (enter from the back), this basic eatery serves excellent and inexpensive home-cooked kosher meals, including some…

  • Historische Wurstkuchl

    Regensburg

    Completely submerged several times by the Danube's fickle floods, this titchy eatery has been serving the city's traditional finger-size sausages, grilled…

  • Pirat

    Piran

    It's not the fanciest place in town, but the atmosphere is top-notch and Rok and his crew do their best to ensure you have a good time. Seafood is king,…

  • Die Wilderin

    Innsbruck

    Take a gastronomic walk on the wild side at this modern-day hunter-gatherer of a restaurant, where chefs take pride in local sourcing and using top-notch…

  • Perlacht Acht

    Augsburg

    Run by a young local couple, this superb restaurant has its focus firmly on light, flavoursome dishes with a sunny Mediterranean bent. Take a seat at one…

  • Zum Spätzle

    Hamburg

    Specialising in Spätzle (a pasta-like dish from Schwabia) and Maultaschen (a filled pasta, also from further south), Zum Spätzle is a terrific place to…

  • Soul Bistro

    Brno

    Bright, cheery bistro with an eclectic menu that runs the gamut from fish & chips, to flank steaks, fried rice and hummus. Lots of vegetarian and vegan…

  • Zur Herrenmühle Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    A flour mill from 1690 has been turned into an elegant and highly cultured place to enjoy refined ‘country-style' cuisine, such as saffron-crusted dorade…

  • Glonojad

    Kraków

    This appealing and popular self-service cafeteria has a great view on to Plac Matejki, just north of the Barbican. The diverse menu has a variety of…

  • Plzenská Reštaurácia & Pivárium

    Slovakia

    The town's freshest, tastiest grills and burgers are heaped onto plates in the industrial-chic confines of this Czech beer hall. Steaks, chops and pork…

  • Buffalo Burger Bar

    Plzeň

    Tuck into some of the best burgers around at this American-style diner, with cool timber decor the colour of a well-done steak. Everything is freshly made…

  • Café Schäfer

    The Black Forest

    Confectioner Claus Schäfer uses the original 1915 recipe for Black Forest gateau to prepare this sinful treat that layers chocolate cake perfumed with…

  • Culinarium Passau

    Passau

    Choose between seasonal and Mediterranean menus with paired wine and a regularly changing à la carte menu at this gourmet, evening-only restaurant with…

  • Radniční Sklípek

    Moravia

    This cute and cosy subterranean space just off Velké náměstí offers good-value, well-made Czech dishes such as roast duck or chicken schnitzel served with…

  • Tawerna Fisza

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    The most creative restaurant in town has a fine waterfront location next to a park. Tables and wicker seats sprawl all over outside in summer and there's…

  • The Verandah

    Interlaken

    This restaurant at Hotel Royal-St Georges is a winning combination of old-school elegance and contemporary style, with its stucco trimmings and slick…

  • Momo

    Poznań

    This hip restaurant serves pasta, steaks and seafood at communal wooden tables in a stylish atmosphere. Its seafood dishes are popular, as are its wines…

  • Rybex

    Silesia

    Part deli, part quick-and-satisfying fish bar, Rybex sells all sorts of smoked, preserved and fresh fish to take away, or they can fry you up a fillet or…

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