Bosnia & Hercegovina
Panache is not a word that you would normally associate with whole animals spit-roasting on a street-side grill. However, meat mavens will definitely like…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Latvia
This old-fashioned cafe serves Latvian favourites (get your grey peas here!) made from local produce. Try a local speciality such as gulbeŝnīki (stuffed…
Latvia
Nail your sweet tooth at this fancy bake shop and cafe. Look for pies, muffins and tarts made with local berries and rhubarb. There are over a dozen…
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj’s hippie haven is this health-conscious veggie place with a convivial outdoor garden seating. Nibble brown-rice sushi and raw cakes with a few gulps…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Pärnu's market is a mash-up of old and new: the 1953-built covered market was refurbished in 2016 and now boasts food outlets and a supermarket. Meanwhile…
Sofia
With its cushion-filled couches, glowing candles and lanterns, and spicy aromas, this is a great place for authentic Moroccan cooking, including a big…
Bucharest
This is a touristy, traditional grill restaurant, where the staff don 19th-century peasant-wear and everything feels kind of forced. On the other hand,…
Vladivostok
Classier than its name might suggest, the M is one of Vlad’s coolest hang-outs, with two unique rooms setting their style sights higher than the humble…
Transylvania
Though it takes inspiration from French brasserie chic, Gavroche's satisfying menu spans burgers, curry and deep-fried cheese, alongside well-executed…
Rijeka
Aged Dalmatian beef, brilliant tuna steaks, terrific octopus starters – the excellent cooking at Placa 51 spans a good range of northern Croatian cuisine…
Mostar
This highly atmospheric old mill cottage efficiently serves a mixture of local grills, Dalmatian-style squid and fish, and Austrian-style schnitzels – all…
Romania
Location, location, location… This flower-bedecked, chalet-like eatery perched atop a hill on the left bank of the Mureș just over the footbridge has…
Vilnius
This sweet little bakery, named for the caraway seeds so beloved in Central and Eastern Europe, is a great place to pick up moist, sweet rye breads,…
Central & Eastern Istria
This low-key locals' favourite is worth the drive for its unassuming vibe and honest, simple fare featuring Istrian dishes, many with truffles. From…
Sarajevo
If you like beer, huge slabs of schnitzel and live music, this vaulted-brick brewery-aligned tavern is a lively place to spend an evening. The decor is…
Lviv
This supersized version of Ukraine’s No. 1 restaurant chain stands out for its classy, spacious, Hutsul-themed upper floor and cheap, tasty food. This…
Northern Dalmatia
With its sea-facing terrace and fresh seafood, Konoba Bepo has picked up on an enduringly successful Croatian theme. Service is fast and friendly, and the…
Sarajevo
Friendly, attentive staff and a central location make Apetit a popular choice. The menu includes pasta, risotto and wok-fried dishes, along with a good…
Western European Russia
Set in the old castle walls, this charming restaurant has plenty of character, with stained-glass windows, a tiny fireplace, exposed-brick walls and…
Black Sea Coast
One of the better options in town, near the Preobrazhenie Gospodne Church on the extreme southeastern end of the peninsula, offering grilled pork, chicken…
Banja Luka
Sure, they serve pasta and grills too, but skip straight to the pizza – delicious, thin-crusted and loaded with goodies. The front terrace is appealing in…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Inside the Planeta Shopping Centre, Yamato serves delicious sushi in a low-lit setting with a dash of style (and a long fish-filled aquarium). It's rather…
Pula
The upstairs dining room of this popular cafe-bar serves tacos, pork ribs, stir fries and spring rolls – but it's included here on the strength of its…
Vilnius
Authentic Sicilian cuisine is on offer at this trendy bar with angular black metal sconces, ceiling-high wine racks, dimmed lighting and an insistent,…
St Petersburg
Although not flash, this is one of Vasilyevsky Island’s best Georgian restaurants – a friendly place on a residential backstreet, where sumptuous…
St Petersburg
This fun pan-Asian diner, occupying sleek and luminous premises with a retro-glamorous feel just off Nevsky, offers a large menu of very-good-quality…
St Petersburg
One of the city's top Italian operations, Probka oozes Milanese sophistication and is popular with the suits from the building's Gazprom offices. Word to…
Central Montenegro
The wood-beamed porch and astro-turfed terrace facing the garden is such a pleasant place to sit that the reasonably priced pizza, pasta and Montenegrin…
Braşov
The extensive menu of this elegant (and very popular) place spans pizzas, seafood and rocket risotto, cheese-stuffed ravioli and beautifully seared steaks…
Bulgaria
This is one of the better places to eat in town. It's big menu includes pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as grilled meats and fish. There's a handy cafe…
Adriatic Coast
This atmospheric stone-walled restaurant is an air-conditioned haven midway between the train and bus stations. Nibble on delicious pršut (smoke-dried ham…
Lithuania
Pilies Skliautai serves some of the best food in Biržai, and certainly wins a sugar cookie for atmosphere. It's housed in the vaulted cellars of the Duke…
Split
Chops, steak, chicken breast, duck breast, tuna, sea bass, lobster, scampi – you name it, they'll grill it. Don't skimp on the sides; the truffle mash is…
Stari Grad
'George's Cellar' has bucketloads of atmosphere, courtesy of old stone walls, woven wicker lamps and a couple of tables outside in the lane. The menu…
Cres Island
The stone dining room bedecked with the agricultural implements of yesteryear creates a suitably rustic setting in which to enjoy locally flavoured…
Northern European Russia
Grab a tray and make your way around this plant-strewn cafeteria, picking up your salads, soups and hearty mains as you go along. Wash it all down with a…
Sarajevo
Manolo's colourful design and relaxed garden courtyard is backed by a crowd-pleasing menu of pizza, burgers, salads, curries and wok-fried rice. On colder…
Sibiu
Juicy seasoned ribs, meat-stuffed sarmale (cabbage rolls) topped with duck and sour cream, and outdoor tables looking right onto Piața Mică: this is a…
Bulgaria
With a prime location on Arbanasi's main road, this cosy mehana serves juicy local sausage, grilled meats and veggies, plus slow-roasted lamb specialities.
Sibiu
This delightful hideaway by the old city walls is happily cluttered with antiques inside, while the outdoor seating looks towards medieval watchtowers and…
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