St Petersburg
Proving veggie, vegan and raw food can be inventive and tasty as well as wholesome, Ukrop (meaning dill) also makes an effort with its bright and…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Hvar Town
Run by an Aussie-Croat and an American, this great little place serves up delicious stuffed flatbreads (fig and ricotta, pear and gorgonzola, brie and…
St Petersburg
Whether you drop by for bakery treats and its homemade teas, or for a full meal of delicious and well-presented Russian classics, you can't go wrong at…
Russian Far East
Low lit and even a little bit stylish, SharLot Cafe has numerous menus, though sadly none of them are currently in English. However, many of them come…
Korčula Island
As well as being a brilliant place to watch the sunset, Aterina serves an excellent selection of Italian-influenced seafood dishes. The daily specials are…
Western European Russia
Hidden away in a quiet courtyard with an outdoor terrace, La Provincia is a cosy restaurant with comfy armchairs and lace-covered lamps. The menu offers…
The Albanian Riviera
With a winning view out over the vast Butrint lagoon and fronting the famed mussel beds, this laid-back, beach-shack-like restaurant a kilometre or so…
St Petersburg
Specialising in Adzhika cuisine from the Caucasus, this stylish place offers 10 types of khachapuri, the cheesy dough pies that are a bit like a thick…
Sighişoara
Within a venerable 1851 building, this guesthouse-restaurant prepares satisfying portions of Saxon and Romanian cuisine, including spicy soups, spätzle …
St Petersburg
Burgers, curry, borsch and burritos all get a look in on this stylish and relaxed restaurant's menu. The horseshoe bar and the inventive cocktail and…
Durmitor National Park
The 'Golden Parrot' has the feel of a pirate lair, with wine-barrel tables, a wooden ceiling hung with chandeliers and a thick fug of cigarette smoke …
Klaipėda
It may be a franchise, but Katpėdėlė does the Lithuanian standards really well, and makes the most of a brick merchant's building in a prime spot by the…
Bricks – (M)eating Point Restaurant
Cluj-Napoca
Jazz flows right along with the cocktails at this chic steakhouse overhanging the river. Italian pasta dishes, burgers and barbecued meats dominate the…
Black Sea Coast
Just up the road from Utomlyonnye Solntsem in Krasnaya Polyana village, Trikoni is an old-fashioned country inn with a menu full of Russian and Italian…
Central Albania
Set on the beachfront promenade, with thick wooden tables and benches and a warm and inviting atmosphere, this is a lovely place to tuck into delicious…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Central Jajce's most atmospheric eatery has tables within the historical Travnik Gate and in the 17th-century Omer-bey House which adjoins it. The food…
Vilnius
Schoolroom seating and bare decor set the understated tone at 'Paper Bar'. An oft-changing menu of soups, salads and inventively presented game is served…
Northern European Russia
This Argentinian-style restaurant provides top-notch dining for the discerning carnivore. An exemplary steak menu that ranges from tender veal to Kobe rib…
Vilnius
René Magritte is the patron saint of this place, which showcases 'La Cuisine de la Biere', and wonky, surrealist brickwork. Staff wear bowler hats and…
Lithuania
Inside this glossy restaurant-bar, friendly servers present adept versions of American and Lithuanian fast food, from juicy burgers to pork ribs with…
Western Ukraine
The Theatre Cafe is a cheap 'n' cheerful self-service canteen where chirpy dinner ladies plate up Ukrainian comfort food plus the odd foreign invader such…
Northern Dalmatia
Consistently recommended by travellers for its helpful service and terrific food, Atrium does the simple things well, including grilled calamari, grilled…
Lithuania
Part of a Lithuanian chain of countrified restaurants, this branch delivers some of the tastiest traditional cooking in town. The speciality here are…
Split
The vibe might be more like that of an upmarket wine bar, but the food here is top notch, too. The menu includes delicious risotto, homemade pasta with…
Estonia
With a flower-trimmed, timber-decked summer terrace that makes ideal use of a plumb spot by Rakvere's Market Sq, this red-brick tavern offers a wide range…
Maskavas Forštate, Avotu Iela & Grīziņkalns
Rīga Central Market now has a food court, and it's somewhat upscale. Over 20 stalls cook up fare from around the world, including sushi, pho, pasta,…
Chişinău
Opa covers the Greek basics like moussaka and their signature souvlaki while mixing in more adventurous creations like shrimps in ouzo and rice. The…
Wallachia
Very popular open-air restaurant, located in the centre, specialising in traditional Romanian cooking as well as various chicken and pork grills. The…
Tivat
Out of all of Porto's restaurants, this is the one most geared towards local tastes and hence the one with the buzziest atmosphere. Specials and cartoons…
Podgorica
The Balkans' first Hard Rock Cafe opened in Podgorica in 2015 to great fanfare. If you've been to any of the franchise's other 180 restaurants, you'll…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Steffani is a top choice for thin-crust and pan pizzas, particularly in summer when you can dine alfresco on the big, flower-filled terrace. The menu also…
Cavtat
Few local cafes sell food and even fewer bakeries have seats attached, making Peco a pleasant aberration. Peruse the cabinet then take a seat in the…
Hvar Town
Calling itself a 'steak and fish house', this place is always popular – due, in part, to the handsome waiters and the free-flowing rakija (grappa)…
Estonia
With an inviting rear garden, including a small kids' play area and tables shaded by a broad oak, this cafe serves equally well for lunch, afternoon…
Cluj-Napoca
Choose from Vlad, Monroe or JFK burgers at this smart bistro (the count has chilli, while Marilyn is slathered with sweet caramelised onion). There's also…
Zagorje
This cavernous restaurant, with lots of wood accents, serves great weekly lunches (till 1.30pm), and features a meat-heavy menu (particularly pork). The…
Zagreb
This chic bistro is in the lobby of one of Zagreb's coolest art spaces. If you're after a small bite, it serves delicious miniloaves of bread as its…
Russian Far East
There are actually two Chinese restaurants sharing one kitchen here. Mandarin is the quieter and more sophisticated of the two in terms of decor and can…
St Petersburg
Art deco fittings, a beautiful glass and marble counter and upholstered benches you could almost fall asleep on are a good start. The menu is eccentric…
Yakutsk
The best place in town for sushi, Kita Gava is a buzzing place that serves up tasty sashimi platters, noodle soups and plump gyoza (dumplings). While not…
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