Kaunas
In a beautiful historic building, Motiejaus prepares traditional Lithuanian cakes and cookies, alongside canelés (French vanilla cakes), muffins and…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Ohrid
In an old Ohrid mansion in the middle of the Old Town, the famous Antiko has great traditional ambience and is a good place to try classic Macedonian…
St Petersburg
Above an interior-design shop, this darkly beautiful cafe-bar, dominated by a magnificent glass chandelier, specialises in Belgian cuisine and beers. The…
Latvia
Pagrabiņš inhabits a cellar that was once used as the town’s prison. Today a variety of dishes are served under low-slung alcoves lined with honey…
Minsk
This modern food court has a half-dozen or so eateries all under one huge industrial-style roof, plus a fantastic terrace with views of the Svislach River…
Opatija
This atmospheric little family-run eatery specialises in Istrian cuisine such as maneštra (vegetable and bean soup), and, of course, you’ll find plenty of…
Estonia
Set inside the Northern Yard of Narva Castle, Rondeel is Narva's best restaurant. Estonian dishes such as local pork, blanketed in mustard sauce, and cold…
Romania
This very stylish neighbourhood eatery done up in brick and wood serves some excellent (and quite authentic) dishes, including an excellent zuppa di pesce…
Rovinj
With little flower-adorned tables spilling onto the square, this sweet little cafe is a favourite Rovinj breakfast spot. Options include eggs, toast,…
Rovinj
The last place you might expect to find one of Rovinj's best restaurants is on a campsite 3.5km from the centre. Only a handful of choices are offered on…
Petrovac
One street behind the main seaside drag, Balkan is a cosy, traditional place that – for families, anyway – makes up for its lack of ocean views with a…
St Petersburg
Made to feel like a large family home, this charmingly decorated Italian restaurant comes complete with birds in cages, sideboards full of crockery and…
Lithuania
Offering an ambitious menu tinged with Middle Eastern (falafel, shakshuka), global flavours (chicken tikka masala, pancakes with bacon and maple syrup)…
Bucharest
French bistro–styled place with a mouth-watering range of salads as well as chicken, fish and beef dishes. The lamb chops will not disappoint. It also…
Istria's West Coast
One of Istria’s best restaurants, this 28-seat tavern – located down an unlikely lane near the harbour in Novigrad – is famous for its twitchingly fresh,…
Zagreb
Right by the Stone Gate, in a location that has seen many a restaurant open and close, Trilogija seems to be here to stay. The secret lies in its friendly…
Yakutsk
A large, airy and authentic Korean restaurant on the ground floor of one of Yakutsk's fanciest office buildings (look for the fabulous ornamental gates),…
Cluj-Napoca
Based at the Hotel Agape, rustically painted wooden walls and finely carved furniture complement a menu of Hungarian dishes with a twist, such as Marmite…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Sitting pretty on the road into Hullo, this red-brick tavern, open in summer, is a delightful place to while away an aimless Vormsi afternoon. The food is…
Lithuania
Čagino is a slice of Russia in Palanga, offering pirozhki and pelmeni (pies and dumplings), stewed venison, veal with cherries and holodets (meat in aspic…
Latvia
This polished two-level restaurant with a big and inviting terrace is housed in the city’s old post office. The menu features traditional Latvian…
Latvia
Sporting rustic decor with a hint of Soviet nostalgia, this cellar restaurant serves Russian pelmeņi dumplings and excellent Russian-style sour vegetable…
Jūrmala
Typical of the summer beach cafes, this big place is about 50m back from the high tide line. There are fab sandy views from the huge wooden terrace or you…
Mali Lošinj
The cosy and elegant Baracuda is highly rated for the freshness of its fish, the skill of its chefs and the cheeky charm of its waitstaff. There’s a large…
Zadar
Beneath the Art Hotel Kalelarga, this chic little beige cafe is your best option for a cooked breakfast or a decadent cake. As the day progresses, the…
St Petersburg
This tiny place is a foodie dream. Fresh daily specials such as artichoke salad and gazpacho complement a large range of freshly made soups. There are…
Plovdiv
Despite having the outward appearance of a Bulgarian TGI Friday's, this popular place serves impressive sushi, American-inspired caesar salads and steaks,…
Zadar
Sitting pretty in a prime harbour-front spot, this elegant place has always been one of Zadar’s best restaurants. The cooking marries fresh Croatian…
Pag Island
Travellers rate this place highly for its fine setting, tasty grilled lamb and enticing range of flavours that include local Pag cheese. It also does…
Vilnius
Moderately distressed furniture and movie posters greet you at this snug NY-style bagel shop. Freshly baked daily, their fillings cater to all tastes –…
Istria's West Coast
Located 5km out of Umag on the road towards the Slovenian border, this much-lauded tavern serves the best thin-crust pizza, pastas and dry-aged steaks in…
Pag Island
This dependable, casual and highly popular place has a little front terrace facing the salt flats and another more intimate space with plenty of shade…
Northern European Russia
Gud'OK tries to ooze urban sophistication, with its wall-length prints of nighttime Manhattan and red leather seats, but doesn't quite make it. The food,…
Sofia
This artisan ice-cream shop uses local, all-natural ingredients. Try the refreshing seasonal berry, pear and pumpkin sorbets with genuine tastes and a…
Wallachia
Arguably the most attractive of several restaurants along the city's small pedestrianised strip. The focus here is pasta, risotto, pizza and salad, and…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
It might look like a 1950s diner, but this fast-food restaurant has been churning out Bosnian-style grills since 1931. For a tasty, meaty, salty, fatty…
St Petersburg
All kinds of dumplings are on the menu here – Georgian khinkali, Uzbek manti, Ukrainian vareniki and of course the eponymous pelemni – prepared fresh in a…
Bucharest
This upscale local Italian chain is run by ‘Romania’s George Best’ (football legend Gino Iorgulescu), complete with framed Futbol journals from the 1960s…
Central Montenegro
This restauranty restaurant (as opposed to one of Nikšić's many cafes, bakeries or bars with food) is accessed by an unlikely corridor leading from the…
Central Montenegro
The sidewalk seating at this buzzy corner cafe-restaurant makes for an excellent people-watching spot. Goggle at passers-by over a bowl of pasta (reputed…
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