Chişinău
Their premade smoothies and vegan rolls are perfect for on-the-go sightseers. They also have affordable salads and soups, raw pasta and great coffee. It's…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Rijeka
A stylish, contemporary restaurant with art, exposed brickwork and hip seating that offers delicious and filling portions of pasta, pizza, salads and meat…
Herceg Novi
Locals love this place for its fabulous terrace views of the sea, excellent espressos and undoubtedly the best pršut- (smoke-dried ham) topped pizzas in…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Serving up good sushi, sashimi, ramen and other Japanese delights, this multiroom restaurant is friendly, fast and welcoming, with a picture menu and a…
Budva
Settle into one of the throne-like carved wooden chairs and feast on the likes of grilled meat and fish, homemade sausages, pizza, beef Stroganoff, veal…
Kotor
With an achingly romantic setting, extremely upmarket Galion gazes directly at the Old Town across the millionaire yachts in the marina. Fresh fish is the…
Central & Eastern Istria
Dominating Labin's Tito Square, this popular, vine-shaded, multitasking spot serves everything from brunch to beefsteaks. Grab a seat on the street for…
North Macedonia
Kavadarci's best wine restaurant serves Macedonian and international dishes, as well as breakfast and an extremely fine iced coffee. Its leafy terrace,…
Braşov
Unapologetically gut-busting Romanian peasant cuisine is served with aplomb at this brooding tavern crowned with a stag’s skull. Feast on salted chicken,…
Durmitor National Park
The Montenegrin equivalent of a greasy spoon, this humble cafe-bar serves good cheap meals in simple surrounds. The menu stretches from kačamak (polenta…
Western European Russia
Perfect for a lunch break along ul Lenina, Samovar is an appealing self-serve restaurant specialising in traditional savoury and sweet pies. Sit up front…
Hvar Town
Hit this buzzing hole-in-the-wall place for top-notch cocktails and a globetrotting range of tasty snacks: everything from empanadas and burgers to pulled…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
Located at the top of the road to Cozla Park, this is a good pick for traditional Romanian cuisine, with gorgeous views and nightly live music in summer…
Zagreb
Brunch fans come here for their eggs Benedict while at lunchtime local office workers crowd in for sandwiches, salads and daily specials such as risotto…
Pirin Mountains
This tavern has a lovely upper porch overlooking the main street down towards the end of the village. It's popular with locals and does the full run of…
Poreč
Loud rock music fills this bright little joint, where a dozen different meaty burgers are served, and one vegetarian one, with local craft beer to wash it…
Šibenik
This well-regarded old-town restaurant has a lovely elevated terrace on a little square and dining rooms spread over two floors. You’ll find lots of…
Cres Island
Of Valun's handful of restaurants, this one stands out for its seafood and its attractive terrace emblazoned with Glagolitic writing. It’s inside a…
Zadar
The Zadar outpost of this nationwide chain is the best bakery in town. It's great for a snack or breakfast on the run, with wholemeal bread, croissants,…
Mali Lošinj
Up over the hill on the eastern side of town, this fine, family-run seafood buffet enjoys a pretty bay location next to a church. Fish fillet with sea…
Bulgaria
This family-run tavern is the place to visit for authentic Bulgarian cooking. Nothing fancy, just well-done classics like pork kavarma (cooked in a clay…
Rijeka
This unassuming restaurant is popular with locals during the day as a cafe, but its meals are particularly good – try the grilled vegetables or the smoked…
Lithuania
This family-run restaurant executes dishes from its pan-European repertoire with flair and gusto. Standout mains include risotto with caramelised pear,…
Northern Dalmatia
Just across the bridge from the old town, Gostionica Burela is a fairly standard Croatian seaside restaurant – plenty of steak, seafood and pasta – but…
Zagreb
Delve into the traditional cuisine of the Neretva River delta in Dalmatia's hinterland at this rustic Upper Town tavern. Grilled eel, snails on polenta…
Sibiu
Mixing traditional Romanian mains such as stuffed cabbage leaves with Austro-Hungarian-influenced fare like tafelspitz (boiled beef) and goulash, this…
St Petersburg
Opposite Peter’s Cabin, this sleek, laid-back lounge–restaurant has a great terrace perfect for a relaxed lunch over a bottle of wine. The menu ranges…
Yakutsk
This originally designed place has an unexpectedly cool vibe and a very eclectic and tasty menu by Yakutsk standards. Street food, delights from the…
Rovinj
Right by the green market, this tiny place is a great spot for coffee, sandwiches and people-watching. Or come back after the beach for a glass of wine…
St Petersburg
The restaurant name, a punning reference to Jackie Chan in Russian, neatly sums up the burger-meets-Asian menu at this fine and stylish casual diner. Try…
Zadar
This wildly popular hotel restaurant is great for grilled fish and other seafood, though the menu has red meat and vegetarian dishes, too. It's your best…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Traditional meat grills are the speciality here, especially spit-roast lamb and suckling pig. If you've got your own transport, it's well worth the 14km…
Vis Island
Set on a pretty sandy beach, this relaxed eatery serves excellent grilled squid and fish under the shade of palms, pines and a wooden pergola. Order a…
Southern Latvia
Located in the palace basement, this vaguely formal restaurant serves old-school Latvian fare suitable for a special occasion. Other palace eating options…
Sakhalin Island
Heavy inlaid wooden furniture and red tapestries set the stage for tasty chicken tikka masala, rich curries and fluffy naan bread at this expat favourite…
St Petersburg
The best place to eat within the Russian Museum is this cafe which occupies an elegant, lofty space where you can enjoy a coffee and cake or a more…
Northern Dalmatia
Sali's best place to eat is this harbourside tavern specialising in local seafood fresh off the boat. The service is excellent and the owners produce…
Mostar
With a terrace that overlooks a bend in the Neretva River but sadly not the bridge, this very pleasant local-style restaurant serves Bosnian barbecue,…
St Petersburg
Top-class Armenian restaurant, with an elegant ethnic design and delicious traditional food made with ingredients it promises are from ‘ecologically pure’…
Zagreb
Italian is the name of the game in this cellar restaurant owned by Croatian football star Zvonimir Boban. Tuck into hearty portions of homemade pasta and…
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