Zagreb
Little-sister cafe to Vincek, Zagreb's famed purveyor of all things sweet and sticky, Vis à Vis dishes up scrummy treats, but with no white sugar used and…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Ohrid
Pleasantly fusing the best of Italian and Macedonian fare, Via Sacra offers up crisp and tasty pizzas as well as a good selection of Macedonian national…
Zagreb
Once the height of dining out in Zagreb, this grand dame is a great place to sample Croatian and central European staples while soaking up the atmosphere…
Minsk
This dungeon pub serves a mix of delicious Belarusian and European food and has a 'beer book' with over 100 mostly imported beers, including an impressive…
Varna
The local branch of the nationwide casual-dining chain is a godsend to harried parents whose kids are clamouring for 'real food' – ie pizza, sandwiches,…
Podgorica
The food on offer here may be kind to the hip pocket, but not so much to the hips themselves; this is gloriously fattening Balkan cuisine at its best. The…
Zagreb
The front terrace is perfect for a lazy long lunch while soaking up the sun and gazing down onto the pedestrian promenade below. The menu cherry-picks…
Kaunas
The owners of this burger joint opted for a Breaking Bad theme and ran with it a few miles: the TV screens episodes of the show, test tubes bubble on the…
Mljet Island
Maestral is an altogether charming family affair, with the owner's young children helping out front of house and the oldest son sweating away shovelling…
Ruse
Don't be put off by the fast-food appearance of the exterior. This is actually a very good and well-run restaurant, with a menu that includes pizza and…
Virpazar
A cool stone-walled interior with solid wooden beams, views of the river and interesting art make this an atmospheric eating option. The fish soup comes…
Hvar Town
Mizarola has a loyal local following, partly because it's one of the only places to open in the low season, but mainly because of its crowd-pleasing…
Kotor
This bustling place on the waterfront excels in both meat and seafood, as well as fast and attentive service (along the coast, you'll find these things…
Budva
Bus stations and good nosh are usually mutually exclusive territories, but this relaxed restaurant is the exception to the rule. For starters, it sits in…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Despite its low-key feel and tucked-away location (it's attached to a small hotel on a side street near the beach), 'Peppermint' is definitely one of…
Zagorje
The restaurant at Bolfan Vinski Vrh has specialities such as veal baked under peka (domed baking lid) which much be ordered a day ahead. There are also…
Sofia
Student-friendly burger joint opened by some former students of the American University in Bulgaria. The house burgers are served with spicy jalopenas on…
Northern Dalmatia
A cut above most Gospić eateries, the ever-so-slightly formal Stara Lika, at the eponymous hotel, serves excellent local specialties, as well as pasta…
Western European Russia
This chic wine bar and restaurant is located in a crumbling historic building. Big windows, high ceilings and an open kitchen set the mood for eyeballing…
Moscow
On the 1st floor of the Nautilus shopping centre, this is a popular lunch spot for workers, shoppers and tourists recovering from Red Square. The interior…
Tivat
Hidden away behind a house in a residential street, this charming family-run restaurant is as local as they come. Grab a seat in the garden near the…
Bulgaria
Sladost is best known around town for its cakes and baked goods, but it also runs an excellent restaurant serving some of the city's best grilled fish and…
Budva
Budva's most ambitious restaurant offers the likes of beef Wellington and chateaubriand alongside Asian-inspired chicken and pork dishes. While they don't…
St Petersburg
An excellent option for the late-night munchies, Kilikia is famous for its shashlyk, which is the real thing – deliciously seasoned, fresh meat served…
Kosovo
For over two centuries this former caravanserai (lodging house for travelling traders) has kept weary wanderers fed and watered. Today, most of the…
Lithuania
This handsomely timbered restaurant distinguishes itself from the plentiful competition on Palanga's main strip by selling art and jewellery as well as…
Sakhalin Island
This friendly and cosy bar serves up some excellent food, and is popular with business travellers for whom the steep prices are of little concern. While…
Dubrovnik
You'll need to catch a bus or taxi to get to this family-style eatery on the inlet north of the harbour. Being this far from the tourist fray means you'll…
St Petersburg
When the east wing of the General Staff Building was turned into a new branch of the Hermitage, they at least made sure it had a decent place to eat …
Plitvice Lakes National Park
The menu of this upmarket hotel restaurant covers a lot of bases (pasta, pizza, fish), but meat is the star player. Traditional treats include turkey on…
Northern Montenegro
Grab a seat in the garden that it's named for (the interiors haven't moved on since the demise of Yugoslavia) and tuck into a good honest serve of the…
Dubrovnik
Set on restaurant-lined Prijeko street, Moby Dick has seen a fair share of neighbours come and go since its inception in 1985. Sticking to verified local…
Kamchatka
Despite its rather uptight and precious appearance, Excellence boasts the most interesting menu in Yelizovo, serving everything from soups, potato…
Mostar
From street level Urban Grill seems to be a slightly upmarket Bosnian fast-food place. But the menu spans a wide range (pasta, omelettes, fish and, of…
St Petersburg
We doubt there are cheaper places to eat this well on Nevsky – no wonder the lines are long at this self-serve canteen in a cheerfully decorated basement…
Rab Island
For real country cooking – albeit in a multilevel, faux-rural setting – this place excels. Find one of the many nooks and crannies containing tables and…
Mostar
Incongruously named after Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, this contemporary-looking, conservatory-style restaurant serves a mixture of Croatian, Dalmatian and…
Estonia
If it's a more upmarket, formal ambience you're after, the restaurant at the Villa Theresa hotel is well worth seeking out. The menu offers retro,…
Skopje
Kebapčilnica Destan's other, main restaurant, in Skopje's Čaršija, is more atmospheric and in a better spot for streetside people-watching, but the…
Krk Island
At the heart of the beach promenade, this is Baška’s top cat, with stylish seating, a maritime theme and a massive and tempting menu of seafood and meat…
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