Tirana
Downstairs from the small eponymous hotel, the Green House boasts an enviable terrace and a classy atmosphere that hums with the buzz of the local Blloku…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Split
The best of the Riva eateries; this waterfront brasserie's outdoor tables are the perfect vantage point for watching the passing parade. Start the day…
St Petersburg
Among the many new burger joints sprouting up around SPB, stylish Bureau stands out for its quality offerings, with delicious toppings (carmelised onions,…
St Petersburg
Lightly battered and fried smelt (koryushka) is a St Petersburg speciality every April, but you can eat the small fish year-round at this relaxed,…
St Petersburg
This charming little cafe channels a Parisian vibe with black-and-white chequered floors and deco-like fixtures. Stop in for omelettes, croissants and…
Sakhalin Island
This big and bustling Korean barbecue joint serves marinated meats in sets to be cooked at your table, though there's a full pictorial English menu for…
Wallachia
Nicely restored villa with a big rambling porch and a lower-level terrace with comfy pillow seating for lounging. The menu is textbook traditional…
Zagreb
Modern tweaks on traditional Croatian classics and fabulous service make Lanterna stand out amid the central city's glut of restaurants. In the cosy…
Zagreb
Executive chef Ana Grgić leads the team at the casual-chic restaurant of the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, much favoured by local business folk for its…
Zagreb
Experience a slice of old-school Zagreb. Tip Top has been serving heavy, hearty central European dishes since the 1940s and refuses to bow to the dining…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This pizzeria and grill house is the best of a meagre range of options in Târgu Neamţ. That said, the pizzas are excellent and the grilled pork and…
Zagorje
A notch above everywhere else in town for the quality of its menu, with dishes like Istrian steak with truffles and perch in horseradish sauce among the…
Lake Ohrid
Right on Trpejca's waterfront, Ribar serves local fish, skara (grilled meats) and coffee. If you're passing in summer, this is a great spot to stop for…
Lviv
Dine amid ancient columns and brick arches at this casual restaurant, whose name means 'The Saddle' (there's one out front to point you in the right…
Vladivostok
This bustling but charming spot has one of the best locations in town, meaning that it's always busy and you may well have to wait for a table. The…
Western European Russia
Grafin bills itself as a steakhouse, and while it does a mean mignon (R1300), there's plenty more than beef on the menu. Classics such as pork, lamb and…
Moscow
This informal, French-themed cafe is furnished with picnic tables and park benches, evoking an idyllic outdoor setting. (There is outdoor seating too, but…
Wallachia
The best choice along the Orșova port is this seafood restaurant that offers photo-op views from its riverside terrace. It's located at the end of a small…
Black Sea Coast
Modus is a cool and casual pizzeria with a trendy vibe – but not too trendy. The warm, wooden interior is decked out with all manner of mismatched chairs,…
Split
There's no better way to start a Split day than coffee and an omelette on the garden terrace of this upmarket restaurant, overlooking Firule beach…
Central & Eastern Istria
At this beautifully converted 600-year-old olive mill in the mountains south of Buzet, eccentric owner Nevio Sirotić serves delectable, homemade slow food…
Kaunas
Showing an admirable commitment to plant-based sustenance, the Kaunas branch of this chain vegetarian restaurant serves a broad menu from soy goulash to…
Minsk
For authentic Belarusian food in the Old Town look no further than Hray, an unpretentious eatery with stained-glass windows, original draniki (potato…
Skopje
If you fancy a change of palate, this international chain serves a good range of pan-Asian specialities in an elegant setting (that includes the…
Vis Island
Set amid fields 8km south of Vis Town, this winery restaurant is one of the very best places to try food cooked under a traditional peka (metal dome)…
Zagreb
Pining for some spice? Head here for Sri Lankan sunshiny flavours. Order the kotthu (spicy mix of roti bread, vegetables and egg), add in a serving of…
Rovinj
For an added burst of romance, book ahead at this family-run restaurant and request a table on one of the rocky terraces clinging to the cliffs circling…
Klaipėda
This venerable Armenian restaurant is a stalwart of Klaipėda's dining scene. Grilled meats are a joy here, cooked with flair and Caucasian herbs, but…
Moldova
In this retro-Soviet stolovaya (cafeteria) above the bus station, you can dine amid USSR-vintage paraphernalia on egalitarian fare like solyanka (pickled…
Sakhalin Island
With a picture menu, this popular Japanese spot serves up good but pricey sushi and sashimi platters, belly-filling tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), plus…
Sarajevo
Also known as The Singing Nettle, this charmingly old-fashioned place serves traditional country cooking, such as ravioli with nettle-and-garlic pesto,…
Pag Island
For a bit of sober Croatian authenticity in clubbing Novalja, head to this characterful tavern (the name translates as The Old Man and the Sea) set just…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Picture windows make the most of the marina views in the bright and airy dining room of Georg Ots Spa Hotel. The food is light, fresh and creative, making…
Latvia
In the morning you'll see croissant and coffee addicts hanging around outside the door waiting for this tiny place to open. A queue inevitably forms as…
Bulgaria
Quieter than eateries upriver within the ethnographic museum, Mehana Etâr has affectionate service and shaded outdoor tables. There is an ample menu of…
St Petersburg
This pleasant little place is good value and yet takes Italian cookery very seriously. Choose from a wide range of homemade pastas and top them with your…
Mali Lošinj
With a large terrace overlooking the sea at Čikat, this laid-back eatery serves the usual selection of grilled meat, seafood, pasta and salads with…
Vilnius
This stylish, stripped-back place, accessed through a carriageway from bustling Didžioji gatvė, does inventive contemporary food with an emphasis on what…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Downstairs this buzzing cafe-bar is Međugorje's top post-prayer party spot, with an atmosphere somewhere between a Louisiana speakeasy and an Irish pub…
Western European Russia
This medieval-themed basement restaurant stays on the right side of kitsch with huge wooden chairs, exposed brick, lamp lighting and wrought-iron light…
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