Constanţa
This brawny portside eatery with an informal, everyman vibe specialises in fresh fish hauled in off the boat. Gets packed on summer nights and service…
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Kaunas
The Kaunas branch of the Klaipėda meatery is an altar to steak. It's all exposed brick and chandeliers and prime cuts thrown on the grill just long enough…
Ulcinj
Nautical knick-knacks set the scene for quality seafood, although this upmarket old-town restaurant also serves steaks and other local-style grills. There…
Krk Island
Travellers rave about this place – for its perfectly grilled seafood and meat dishes, for its friendly service, for its local wines, and for its intimate…
Latvia
This sprightly modern cafe serves good burgers, pasta, salads and other crowd-pleasers. The kiploku grauzdiņi (Latvian garlic bread) is superb. There's a…
Mali Lošinj
This terrific, welcoming little place does fishy accents in all manner of guises, from pasta with truffles and fish to a perfectly executed tuna tartar…
Šibenik
This tavern has a pleasant old-town terrace and a tradition of consistently well-prepared seafood, fish and grilled-meat dishes – try the salmon carpaccio…
Rovinj
It's worth waiting in line to get a table at this old-fashioned, two-floor pizzeria. It dishes out Rovinj's best thin-crust pizza, with a huge range of…
Latvia
Attached to the stylish Art Hotel Roma, this Italian-style cafe has a fabulous terrace on Liepāja's main drag. The coffee is suitably excellent and there…
Latvia
A haven for artists and art lovers, order a drink, open a book and sit for a spell. There are regular gallery exhibitions and readings. Meals are simple,…
Subotica
Don't miss this adorable art nouveau classic for a fab selection of cakes, from Hungarian doboš torta and sugar-soaked šampita to heavenly chestnut puree…
Black Sea Coast
This pretty garden restaurant located along the main street near the centre of town offers grilled meats and fresh fish. It's popular in the evenings and…
Lithuania
A pleasant summer terrace, good service and a crowd-pleasing menu that covers most bases (superlative takes on burgers, pasta, risottos, salads, grilled…
Adriatic Coast
The riblja čorba they serve here is sublime – served in a metal pot that will fill your bowl twice over. Some meat dishes are offered as well.
Black Sea Coast
The restaurant of the Hotel Mistral is the place for some classier cuisine. Fried turbot, smoked salmon and locally caught fish are among the offerings.
Belgrade
A neat little eatery with a laid-back atmosphere in Belgrade’s Vračar quarter, not far from the Sveti Sava Temple, the ‘Little Taste Factory’ was started…
Lviv
Dedicated to the city of Lviv, there’s nothing dim about the ‘House of Legends’. The five floors contain a library stuffed with Lviv-themed volumes, a…
Belgrade
Popular and often packed, Toro's schtick is posh Latin sharing plates from Mexico (tacos and tostadas) to Peru (ceviche and anticuchos – skewered meat),…
Lviv
Well-regimented serving staff dart across the polished brick floors and through the intimate courtyard of this former Armenian bank, a well-established…
St Petersburg
Just what St Petersburg needs: a well-organised, central and inviting cafeteria run by the city's most successful restaurant group. Here you'll find an…
Lviv
One of Lviv's zanier eateries: a deep-pocketed bronze of Masoch himself, the local freak who lent his name to masochism, greets you at the door of this…
Belgrade
With its winsome courtyard terrace, arty crowd and with-it gourmet menu, to stumble across Smokvica ('little fig') is to forget you're in hustling,…
Sofia
This small, laid-back and brightly decorated place offers a range of homemade soups, including meat and veggie options and filling lentils and beans…
Kyiv
Foodies will love this farm-to-table restaurant for its seasonal menu and locally sourced ingredients. Classic dishes are incorporated with different but…
St Petersburg
You could spend the better part of a day here. Ground floor is a waiter-service cafe where it's difficult to avoid being tempted by the cake and dessert…
Kyiv
This is much more than the best wine shop in increasingly wine-happy Kyiv. On the premises you'll also find an upscale grocery store, a top pizzeria …
St Petersburg
On the top floor of the Olympic Plaza shopping complex, Gastronomika is the go-to spot for a wide-ranging menu of pizzas, barbecue brisket, Asian noodle…
Belgrade
Belgrade's oldest kafana (tavern) has been attracting the bohemian set since 1823 with dishes such as stuffed chicken and mushroomy house-speciality pork…
Kyiv
This fun if slightly hokey eatery offers a great introduction to Ukrainian food without breaking the bank. Pumpkin is not just in the name, it's all over…
Belgrade
One of Belgrade’s iconic culinary destinations, Madera has been shaking up traditional meals with a modern twist since 1937. The restaurant offers Serbian…
Lviv
Austro-Hungary is the theme at this friendly tavern, with Emperor Franz Joseph glowering on diners, a cache of WWI weapons against the bar, and flutters…
St Petersburg
Set on the rooftop of a business centre, this trendy spot serves up modern Italian food, from pasta and pizza to rabbit served with cabbage and osso bucco…
Moscow
Pretend that the Boulevard Ring is the Grand Canal. Imagine the cars ensconced in traffic are really gondolas, and the billboard-plastered facade of the…
Belgrade
This is one of Belgrade’s grand dames, with an old-school glamour that matches its clientele. The menu is heavy on the Serbian classics, with a sprinkling…
Kyiv
This place masterfully re-creates old Kyiv (c 1900) without falling into the schmaltz trap that dogs many a Ukrainian-theme restaurant. The chefs boldly…
Lviv
There's no gimmick at one of Lviv's finest dining spots where the refined interior, peaceful music and perfectly placed patio complement food that puts…
Southern Dalmatia
Established by two best friends a quarter of a century ago, this landmark restaurant is famous for its Neretva regional specialities, particularly frogs…
Kyiv
Tucked away in a small lane opposite Pechersky market, the Badger set several trends when it opened in 2010 – namely, gastropub, organic food and open…
Belgrade
Far from the trendy city bars, this restaurant is a perfect escape to nature. It's on the shore of Ada Safari, a small lake in the middle of Ada Ciganlija…
Kyiv
In addition to being the most kid-friendly restaurant in town, Vero Vero serves some of the best Italian food in Italy-obsessed Kyiv, highlighted by its…
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