Skopje
Skopje's best beef kebabs, accompanied by seasoned grilled bread, peppers and a little raw onion, are served at this classic Čaršija place. The terrace is…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Belgrade
An unremarkable houseboat moored far enough from the city centre that few people know about it (or ever see it!), this undeniably simple restoran …
Tirana
With its lace window-curtains and tubs of flowering plants, this might look like a simple French bistrot and indeed, the food leans heavily on Gallic…
Chişinău
It's well worth the short taxi ride north of the centre to Chişinău's only Gagauzian restaurant. Gagauzian food has Turkic, Romanian and Russian…
Adriatic Coast
Located on the steep road leading to Stari Bar's main gate (the restaurant's name means 'cobblestone'), this wonderful little eatery manages to be…
St Petersburg
Boasting a minimalist Scandinavian design scheme, Duo Gastrobar wows diners with its outstanding cooking that showcases quality ingredients with global…
Pristina
This atmospheric place might be Pristina's best-kept secret. Wooden doors open to a traditional stone-walled dining room where tables are brimming with…
Vilnius
Traditional market stalls mingle effortlessly with on-trend cafes at Halės Turgavietė, one of the city's oldest food markets, staffed by Russian traders…
St Petersburg
A breath of fresh air just off Liteyny pr, Schengen represents local aspirations to the wider world. The wide-ranging menu is packed with temptations,…
Adriatic Coast
'If it ain't broke, why fix it?' seems to be the adage adhered to by the owners of Zago, one of Pržno's first restaurants, and still one of its best. The…
Zagreb
This earthy-toned spot by star chef Ana Ugarkoviċ is all about small plates, with influences cherry-picked from across the Mediterranean, the Middle East…
Tirana
Uka Farm was founded in 1996 by former Minister of Agriculture Rexhep Uka, who started organic cultivation of agricultural products on a small plot of…
Novi Sad
There are likely better Serbian-style pljeskavica (hamburgers) in Novi Sad, but there certainly aren't better American-style burgers, and the beauty of…
Serbia
While this property is perfect for rustic repose, it's the traditional Vojvodinian-style feasting and the activities that draw the crowds. Work in the…
Cluj-Napoca
Transylvanian cuisine just like Granny made it, in an untouristed part of Cluj. Settle in beneath the vine-covered trellis outdoors and agonise between…
Budva
A good grill (roštilj) is easy to find in meat-loving Montenegro, but if you're looking for one that's great, get your carnivorous self to Parma post…
Transylvania
Feast like a medieval noble in this stone-floored restaurant, where walls are slung with guild regalia and lights twinkle beneath low-slung beams. Bring a…
Western European Russia
This nostalgic cafe recalls the days of the USSR, not with kitsch propaganda posters, but with cosy nooks, antiques, black-and-white TVs flickering on the…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Beside Jahorina's longest slope, this charming ski-in alpine chalet sets diners beside a central fire with a giant metallic chimney or on the piste-side…
St Petersburg
An old-fashioned elegance prevails at Severyanin, one of the top choices for Russian cuisine near Sennaya pl. Amid vintage wallpaper, mirrored armoires…
Minsk
A stone's throw from the president's office, this charming Belarusian place boasts wooden beams, a tiled fireplace, wrought-iron light fittings and…
Kosovo
This cosy 1st-floor hotel-restaurant has friendly staff and big plates of cold cuts (including delicious local cheeses and cured meats). For something…
Lviv
One of the pretourism ‘originals’, this place is designed to feel like stepping back in time – to 1938 in particular, ‘the year before civilisation ended’…
Veliko Târnovo
Countless Veliko Târnovo inns were ransacked under Ottoman rule, as they were popular meeting places for revolution-minded locals. Fortunately Han Hadji…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means 'shed', but this delightful harbourside restaurant easily confounds any low expectations that name sets. Smoking its own fish, welcoming…
Bulgaria
The shaded terrace of this hotel-restaurant peers over some of the finest forest views in Arbanasi. Service is prompt, the decor has traditional wooden…
Pristina
The organic menu here (delivered by efficient, if somewhat terse, English-speaking staff) is simply dazzling: sit on the sun-dappled terrace and enjoy the…
St Petersburg
Anton Abrezov is the talented exec chef behind this Scandi-cool meets Russian locavore restaurant where you can sample dishes such as a delicious corned…
Tirana
One of the great classics of Tirana dining. This tiny place which consists of nothing but a small smoky grill, does one thing and one thing only – qofta …
Latvia
This bamboo hut is one of the best places on the coast to revel in the summer beach vibe. Right on the beach, it's a surfer hang-out where you can hear…
Bucharest
A true destination restaurant in the historic centre, Lacrimi și Sfinți takes modern trends such as farm-to-table freshness and organic sourcing and…
Central Montenegro
Occupying a scenic eyrie, well signposted on the way to Lipa Cave, this wonderful roadside restaurant serves traditional fare including freshwater fish,…
Dubrovnik
Nautika bills itself as 'Dubrovnik's finest restaurant' and it comes pretty close. The setting is sublime, overlooking the sea and the city walls, and the…
Serbia
Down by the Danube, with a huge lantern-decorated garden and a soundtrack of chillout bossa nova tunes, gorgeous Pasent is an unmissable dining experience…
Wallachia
This handsome restaurant, with a large terrace, marries the best of clean, modern presentation and traditional food, featuring menu items from the…
Krk Island
Just outside the old town, this rustic place is renowned for its Krk cooking and produces its own olive oil, as evidenced by the large traditional press…
Central & Eastern Istria
Foodies from afar come to this destination restaurant belonging to Istria's top truffle company, located a few kilometres below Motovun in the village of…
Kaunas
Moksha reels you in with ambient, plucked-string music, chilli-spiked aromas and personable service. The young hotshot chef from Kerala cooks everything…
Herceg Novi
A feral is a ship’s lantern, so it’s seafood, not unruly animals, that takes pride of place on the menu. The grilled squid and homemade seafood…
Split
Offering great-quality Dalmatian fare, this friendly little Veli Varoš tavern features daily specials such as cuttlefish brujet (a flavour-packed seafood…
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