Lithuania
Dishes appear hauled straight from a medieval banquet table in cellar restaurant Arkos. Brick vaults add to the old-timey appeal while the Lithuanian and…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Western Estonia & the Islands
On the western fringe of Kassari Village, this dark and atmospheric tavern (dating from 1843) offers hefty serves of simple food such as herring with…
St Petersburg
Sleek and buzzing, Terrassa is centred on its namesake terrace, which boasts unbelievable views (open only in warmer months). Inside you can watch the…
Budva
Hidden within the Old Town's tiny lanes, this atmospheric eatery has only three outdoor tables and a handful inside; it feels like you're eating in a long…
Novi Sad
Get in line with the locals at Novi Sad's best bet for burek (hearty, stuffed phyllo pastries) – this dead-simple spot churns out delicious meat, cheese,…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Though not quite in the Una Valley, this old-world-styled 'ethno village' is a brilliant place to stop for a meaty meal en route, sitting beneath oak…
Western Estonia & the Islands
More adventurous than many places in Pärnu's Old Town, Lime Lounge offers skilfully executed Southeast Asian cooking (the tom kha gai is creamy and…
St Petersburg
With vines hanging from the ceiling to evoke the Caucasian countryside, this popular and reliable restaurant dishes up Georgian favourites such as hearty…
Minsk
With its Old World furniture and wooden floorboards, this sprawling, light-bathed estate in the middle of Minsk recreates the genteel world of one of…
Biogradska Gora National Park
Most visitors make a beeline straight for this striking new piece of architecture, perched between the trees on the lake's edge. As well as cooked…
Western Estonia & the Islands
This rustic restaurant, occupying a schoolhouse once attached to the photogenic church adjacent, just does old-fashioned Saaremaa cuisine. You'll taste…
Transylvania
Steps away from the guesthouse of the same name, Unglerus Restaurant instantly evokes time-worn grandeur with its high-backed chairs, wood-beamed ceilings…
Fruška Gora National Park
Conveniently located in the centre of Vrdnik, the folksy Jelen ('Deer') is easy to spot due to its attractive front garden with a small stream rushing…
Lahemaa National Park
You can dine in the garden or on a balcony, but you’d be missing out on the grand ambience of Vihula Manor’s ballroom, with its original parquet floors…
Lviv
Is it a museum of Ukrainian traditional village life or is it a restaurant plating up imaginatively cooked Ukrainian food? Well, the truth is, it's both…
Subotica
This isn't a place for a light nibble: the chefs ladle up huge portions of belt-busting Serbian and Hungarian dishes, from grilled meats and fish to…
Minsk
This stylish joint with olive-coloured walls, friendly service and bright dining areas serves up good tapas from a large menu. All the classics are…
Makarska
This tavern has dim lighting, dark wood and alfresco bench seating in an alleyway leading up from Makarska's main square. It serves food the way baba …
Chişinău
It may not look like much from the street, but inside this sleek place you'll find some of the best steaks in town served up by attentive staff from the…
Kaunas
If you haven't tasted nouvelle Lithuanian cuisine – a departure from gut-busting cepelinai, filling enough to get you through a siege – here's your chance…
Ohrid
There's a vaguely nautical air about this whitewashed restaurant with large lakefront windows and a breezy elevated terrace, housed in a traditional-style…
Bay of Kotor
It's well worth the 40-minute walk along the Dobrota waterfront from central Kotor just for Portun's romantic setting. Grab a pale-yellow seat on the…
Lahemaa National Park
A popular pit stop for families travelling between Tallinn and Narva, this reconstruction of a fire-damaged tavern from the early 19th century serves…
North Macedonia
A lovely 'eco-village' with plentiful outdoor seating under individual wooden canopies and large manicured lawns interrupted by little streams. The…
Yakutsk
Though the atmosphere is lacking, Tygyn Darkhan is the place to score Sakha specialities in the centre. Try indigirka (frozen raw chyr and onions – a bit…
Mljet Island
Galija is one of a string of seafood restaurants on the Pomena waterfront – each with its own yacht moorings and seawater tank stocked with lobsters. If…
St Petersburg
A decent-value, modern and stylish cafe just moments from St Isaac's Cathedral, Dekabrist sounds like it might be too good to be true. The menu is simple…
Sarajevo
With its hidden garden and backstory of forbidden love, the 'four rooms of Mrs Safija' is Sarajevo's most romantic and elegant restaurant. The menu shows…
Shkodra
This countryside cottage style place on a pleasant piazza in the centre of town is all white tablecloths, potted flowers, timber floors and smart design…
Skopje
This neighbourhood favourite in Debar Maalo has tables spilling out onto a leafy street, drawing a crowd of casual diners and drinkers. The menu is…
Zagorje
This venture by two local chefs experiments with regional cuisine using local ingredients – think foie-gras-filled puff pastry and pork belly rolled in…
Western Estonia & the Islands
How often can you say you’ve dined inside a 19th-century windmill? Without being too touristy, this place keeps quality and ambience at a premium, with…
Bulgaria
With its traditional decor and soothing setting by a pond, the restaurant of the Hotel Ezeroto has family ambience and high-quality traditional fare. A…
Tivat
If you've got a hankering for a full English breakfast (minus the baked beans), head to this beach cafe where a red phone box and images of Sean Connery's…
St Petersburg
Be transported to contemporary Seoul at this delightful cafe serving up a tantalising menu of Korean classics such as bibimbap (rice with vegetables and…
Pristina
A smart and atmospheric place with red-brick walls festooned in old pictures. Gentle jazzy-blues rifts on the stereo give this central place an easy charm…
Veliko Târnovo
Don't be deterred by its touristy location near Tsarevets Fortress. Stone walls and pillars infuse it with a commanding air, while dishes are as robust as…
Northern European Russia
Though the diners boogieing down to Russian pop on the dance floor take away from the Parisian sophistication that Boulevard's wall prints intend to…
St Petersburg
Convenient branch of the city’s best-value French bistro-cafe, providing a relaxed Parisienne atmosphere to enjoy decent coffee, fresh bakes and lights…
Southern Latvia
Follow the other cars and turn off the A6 for this wildly popular roadside bakery and cafe. Liepkalni has busy bakers (you can watch them in action) and a…
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