Black Sea Coast
On the far western end of the seafront promenade, just beyond the Summer Palace of Queen Marie, this small, unfussy restaurant is a welcome relief from…
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Western European Russia
This popular hang-out draws the crowds for all the right reasons: a lovely summer terrace with brilliant river views, a warm and woodsy interior and a…
Korčula Island
It's all about the barbecue (which dad is firmly in control of) at this friendly, family-run place in the old part of Žrnovo, 2.5km west of Korčula Town…
Romania
The popular riverside 'Pearl of the Mureș' is an excellent (if somewhat frayed) choice on a warm summer's evening, with a cool breeze and fleeting…
Vladivostok
A trendy spot with a popular street-side terrace, 'Milk & Honey' has fabulous daily brunch offerings, great coffee, dangerously good cocktails and a menu…
Black Sea Coast
This lively cafe, bar and restaurant, located along the main pedestrian street in the centre of Kavarna, serves great Bulgarian food, including excellent…
Novi Sad
This utterly charming restaurant by the Danube, with an epic garden, ladles out a varied menu of upscale fish, beef and pasta dishes to an appreciative…
Pirin Mountains
Midway up the main road, by the bridge, Chinarite's folk-music soundtrack and sword-like shish kebab skewers will draw you in. Its summer garden is a…
Bulgaria
Refined European dining within this neoclassical hotel is worth the 10-minute drive south from central Shumen. Sophisticated fish dishes, Mediterranean…
Klaipėda
A farmers market of inexpensive fresh produce is typically held daily on and just off the square.
Minsk
This bustling cafe with a chequerboard floor features a modern international menu with specialities like seabass with pine nuts, octopus, turkey steak…
Sarajevo
Set in a conservatory with lots of hanging pot plants and a living wall, this modern cafe has decor that's as fresh as its menu. The lamb chops are a…
Budva
A crowd-pleasing variety of pasta, pizza, and grilled meat and fish is offered at this waterfront restaurant. The service is hit-and-miss but the grilled…
Yakutsk
With leather armchairs and white brick walls, Rublevka is a surprisingly elegant stolovaya (canteen) with a good selection of smoked fish, soups,…
Belarus
With its sleek coffeeshop-like design and outdoor terrace on a quiet Old Town lane, the 'Birdhouse' is hard not to like. The breakfasts are the best in…
Western European Russia
Saint Jacques adds some ooh la la to the Smolensk dining scene. The St Petersburg chef doffs his beret ever so slightly to France with upmarket…
Central & Eastern Istria
One of the town’s stone buildings houses this worthwhile regional restaurant, which has outdoor tables and a fireplace indoors. It's a great place to…
Split
A locals favourite, just outside the walls of Diocletian's Palace, this low-key joint offers daily-changing, great-quality Dalmatian mainstays – calamari,…
Pristina
With a lovely terrace, flower baskets and lace cloth curtains, this place feels more like a quiet, countryside restaurant than the upmarket Italian…
Herceg Novi
Peter's is a most un-Montenegrin cafe in that it serves smoothies, juices and a good selection of food: omelettes, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, cakes …
Romania
Popular hang-out ideal for people-watching from the coveted terrace tables. Though the menu teems with Romanian favourites, the incredible beef stew with…
Sinaia
With catfish fillet, frogs' legs and pastrami of bear, this restaurant with a hint of Alpine ambiance has Sinaia's most interesting menu. If venison or…
Western European Russia
Lira is set in a lovely riverside park right by the Pushkin Museum, with white garden furniture scattered around in front. Light meals and snacks are on…
Western European Russia
Just steps from the kremlin walls and fortress entrance is this sweet little cafe boasting ‘Izborskian’ bliny. There's also light meals such as pelmeni…
Wallachia
This attractive restaurant is located within easy walking distance of the Clock Museum and other major sights. The eclectic menu is strong on Romanian…
St Petersburg
One of the newest branches of this chain of excellent vegetarian cafes is located near Sampsonievsky Bridge. The small, handsomely designed space serves…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
On the hillside overlooking Avacha Bay just beyond the old town, this upscale Korean barbecue allows you to cook up your own meats tableside, as well as…
Cres Island
This excellent local tavern plates up Cres seafood, lamb dishes, grilled meat and salads. The roadside terrace isn't in the prettiest location, so try…
Plovdiv
A local favourite, this fabulous nook serves hefty portions of Bulgarian salads, grills and satch (meat and vegetables served on a hotplate), only a…
Sakhalin Island
This is the most centrally located of this Sakhalin bakery chain where sticky Danishes, rich eclairs, sandwiches, coffee and tea are all on offer. It's a…
Maskavas Forštate, Avotu Iela & Grīziņkalns
This is the place to finally have grey peas: the national dish of savoury stewed beans is scrumptious at this simple and tidy bar/cafe catering to…
Jūrmala
A very popular restaurant at the Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa, Il Sole has much-sought-after ocean-side seating and a long list of Italian dishes matched with…
Krk Island
High in the old town, this excellent place has a lovely terrace on the small square for when the weather's fine. As well as pasta, it does local lamb…
Sofia
Sofia's longest-running Indian restaurant is also probably its best. Indian classics are served on three floors of what looks like an old mansion. Great…
Northern European Russia
This bright and cheery cafe is located halfway up pedestrianised Prospekt Chumbarova-Luchinskogo. Offers great-value business lunches as well as tasty…
Sarajevo
Mrkva is a mildly fashion-conscious Bosnian fast-food chain, but this branch is the original and considered by some locals to be old Sarajevo's classic…
Western European Russia
The Jem is a snuggly dark-wood cafe near the city centre with a summer terrace and lamp-lit interior. There's nothing unexpected on the menu (bliny, pasta…
Plovdiv
You can't miss the screaming bright green facade of Kapana's 'Green Library', not a repository of books but rather of healthy foods, smoothies, sandwiches…
Chişinău
This cosy cafe and pastry shop on the central walking strip is renowned for its desserts and coffee but also has a full menu of light meals and more…
Sibiu
At the foot of Pasajul Scărilor, the stairs between Sibiu's upper and lower town, this intimate Italian diner serves perfect pizzas alongside Romanian…
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