Sighişoara
The restaurant of grand Hotel Sighişoara prepares distinguished takes on beef goulash with dumplings and tarragon chicken, along with local beers and…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Rijeka
Savour superbly prepared seafood, Italian pasta and risottos, and choice Croatian wines at this formal though oddly decorated restaurant (the interior…
Zagreb
The menu here traipses across the globe but is big on American classics – think NYC meatball sandwiches, burgers and barbecue-sauce-glazed ribs – while…
Central & Eastern Istria
For a solid meal featuring the best lamb and potatoes under peka (a domed baking lid), head to this tavern in the hamlet of Čabarnica, near Zrenj. Food is…
Adriatic Coast
Sit only metres from the water and have delicious grilled squid and other seafood silver-served to you by attentive, old-school waiters. The name means …
Chişinău
This popular student-oriented cafe serves inventive salads, delicious meat and fish dishes, and modern takes on Soviet staples like beef stroganoff. The…
Southern Dalmatia
Positioned at the centre of the lovely horseshoe cove of Zaklopatica, this excellent family-run seafood restaurant serves delicious fresh fish and lobster…
Vis Island
Marked by an old-time bicycle on its wall, Lola is tucked away into a beautiful garden courtyard with old stone walls and a Meštrović fountain. The…
Lahemaa National Park
Just a short walk south of Palmse Manor, housed in the 1831 farm labourers’ quarters, this rustic tavern evokes yesteryear under heavy timber beams with a…
Petrovac
Favoured by Petrovacians, this restaurant focuses mainly on seafood but the local cheeses and olives are also excellent. Grab a table under the grapevines…
Moscow
Across the street and down the lane from the main entrance to Abramtsevo Estate Museum-Preserve, you'll find this friendly cafe with outdoor seating and a…
Estonia
Cosy with banquettes and tasselled drapery, the Antalya is the no-frills, satisfying Turkish restaurant every city needs at least one of. Whether it's…
Latvia
This big cafe offers genuine cafe culture with tables on a wide terrace overlooking the main pedestrian zone. (Or rise above it all on the roof deck.)…
Minsk
It doesn't have quite as much country charm as the flagship Lido on pr Nezalezhnastsi, but this upscale two-storey stolovaya (cafeteria) is more centrally…
Northern Dalmatia
At the end of the causeway linking the town with a former island, this superb restaurant plates up a range of Croatian, Adriatic and Med favourites,…
Rijeka
For the best pizza in the city centre head to this small Italian place with wobbly art nouveau decor and tiled tables. The wheels of pizza here are…
Western European Russia
In the basement of a residential building is this bright, sophisticated spot with exposed brick, Persian rugs and warm lighting. The menu features Middle…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Attached to a hotel of the same name, this bakery-cafe has an appealing vibe, with its timber-and-stone interior and black-and-white photos hanging from…
Vladivostok
This delightful cafeteria (whose name bizarrely means 'don't sob') is about as far from your Russian stereotyped stolovaya (canteen) as it's possible to…
The Albanian Riviera
In a town that's rich in delicious seafood, Lefteri stands out for the care put into the presentation and the quality of the fish and shellfish served…
Pag Island
This rustic restaurant occupies a covered terrace surrounded by olive trees just below the lower road running through Kolan. Share a Pag cheese platter…
Zagreb
Giving central European fare a modern tweak, Vinodol is much loved by locals. On warm days, eat on the covered patio (entered through an ivy-clad…
Russian Far East
With its Star of David light fittings and multiple types of hummus on the menu, Cafe Simkha is in it to win it as Birobidzhan's premier Jewish restaurant,…
St Petersburg
If you've been dreaming of a place with a delicious menu based on local produce – including deer, salmon and duck – and that's also a great spot for a…
Chişinău
We just love this bright and buoyant Central America–inspired cafe. Not only does it offer fantastic single-origin coffee and fine desserts (some infused…
Latvia
The 'Cat's House' has a long CV: cafeteria, bakery, cafe and nightclub. Get a tray and load up on cheap Latvian fare or get one of the good coffee drinks…
Klaipėda
Lining an arcade on the southern side of Old Town, Friedricho Pasazas invites diners to pick anything from pizza to Argentinian steak to Lithuanian…
St Petersburg
In a city awash with wannabe Japanese restaurants, this large and lively operation is one of the most authentic, with a wide range of sushi, sashimi,…
Poreč
Be warned – the wheels of pizza here are supersized and one is enough for two, especially if you order a salad to go with it. Some of the creations are…
Black Sea Coast
Near the entrance to Sochi National Park, Salkhino is a suitably rustic Caucasian restaurant at the foot of Mt Bolsho Akhun. They do a popular khashlama …
Ohrid
Ohrid's main outdoor fruit and vegetable market is great for self-caterers and sells everything from local produce to electronics and kids' toys. Enter…
Sighişoara
This delightful family-run cafe dishes up pies, cookies, quiches and sandwiches. Inside is rustic chic, while outside chairs and tables spill onto the…
Rab Island
In the newer part of town, just around the corner from the bus station, this apricot-hued restaurant has a quiet internal terrace overlooking a garden…
Western Estonia & the Islands
At the crossroads in Liiva, this humble 'fish cafe', just a simple clapboard shack with outdoor seats for good weather, serves up first-rate fish with…
Klaipėda
If you're hankering after a deeply satisfying dose of potato-based stodge, look no further than this low-key neighbourhood restaurant where cepelinai …
Kaunas
With an enviable location on the main square, the Duck in the Cellar lets you choose between dining in the subtly lit, centuries-old cellar or on the…
Tivat
When you get sick of hanging out with people wearing boat shoes, head to this popular local joint. The menu stretches to cooked breakfasts, tasty…
Western European Russia
Part of the Dvor Podznoeva complex, this top-of-the-line restaurant occupies a re-created colourful interior of a 17th-century merchant's home. It serves…
Banja Luka
Founded in 1923, Kod Muje produces square ćevapi (minced-meat lozenges) that many locals rate as Banja Luka's best. There are wonderful views across the…
Dubrovnik
Positioned by the pool on the terrace of the Hotel More, this 'pastry and cocktail bar' offers a seductive selection of sweet treats including the…
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