Latvia
If you'd rather stick with international standards, rather than venturing into the depths of traditional Latvian cuisine, this slick modern place by the…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Podgorica
Attached to the boutique hotel of the same name – but welcoming all comers – Ziya serves delectable mains and meze in equally tasty surrounds. It's a bit…
Brač Island
This fabulously located restaurant has a beach terrace overlooking the sea. As well as Dalmatian favourites (fish, squid and the like), there's also…
Zagreb
You ain't been to Zagreb if you haven't had a Pingvin sandwich. This fast-food joint has been churning out chicken fillets and burgers, stuffed in pita…
Petrovac
There are no surprises on the menu (a line-up of the usual seafood and meat suspects), but Mediterraneo offers the added bonus of a lovely setting under a…
Varna
The best place in Varna for Turkish food, including spicy kebabs, grilled meats, stews and salads. There's a nice range of appetisers, including…
Rijeka
Fresh fish and seafood are the stars of the show at this bright and breezy restaurant in a somewhat grimy location by the port. It's a good place to try…
Pula
Best for a quick and wholesome bite, this tiny sandwich-and-salad bar serves sandwiches, toasted panini, tortillas and extremely fresh-looking salads. If…
Western European Russia
Housed in an old brick water tower, this charming modern cafe offers simple, classic meals, such as pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli typically stuffed with…
Russian Far East
This place does the best coffee in town, and the passionate, well-trained baristas will even sell you some of their delicious fresh beans to take with you…
Bay of Kotor
Looking across the bay from Risan's main drag, the town's eponymous restaurant ladles out large portions of fresh seafood (including scrumptious local…
Northern European Russia
Spice alert in provincial Russia! This laid-back Central Asian–themed restaurant, part of a chain, serves plov (meat and rice, pilaf style), kutab …
Zagreb
This hole-in-the-wall locals’ lunch favourite serves fresh seafood straight from the market next door, paired with off-the-stalls vegies. There's a few…
Yakutsk
The biggest outlet of this highly recommended Yakutsk coffee chain. As well as excellent flat whites, there's a comprehensive food menu that includes a…
Black Sea Coast
Overlooking the sea on the southeastern end of the peninsula, the ‘Golden Fleece’ serves a varied menu, including roast lamb and rabbit, plus some…
Western European Russia
Excellent thin-crust pizzas, topped waffles and filling sandwiches are just the start of the great things about this whimsical cafe. Vegetarians will find…
Sofia
This charming pea-green restaurant provides an intimate setting for high-quality Italian cuisine, including some inventive pasta and risotto dishes and…
St Petersburg
The best place for a quick bite on New Holland Island is this buzzing little self-serve deli, which offers soups, salads, sandwiches and heavenly baked…
Northern European Russia
Small but inexpensive salads, soups and light mains served in an upbeat, youthful atmosphere where the déjà vu in question is the Eiffel Tower, a giant…
Transylvania
This poky pizzeria is excellent value, serving puffy pies with a smile. Consider choosing the pizza named for your nationality: the English has ham and…
Moldova
With a sprawling summer terrace flanking the central plaza and classy booth seating, Boulevard is the most sophisticated place in town by some measure…
Sofia
Very good ice cream, on the main pedestrian thoroughfare. Try one (or more) of the dozens of flavours available; the pistachio is excellent. There are…
Zagreb
Many locals regard this cafe as one of Zagreb's best cake-and-coffee stops. Seasonal specialities such as plum cake in summer are particularly good. On…
Cres Island
Tuck into home cooking – such as dependable risottos, grilled meat and fish, and traditional pork with sage – in a particularly lovely garden setting…
Central & Eastern Istria
This delightful stone tavern in the hamlet of Klarići, 10km south of Svetvinčenat, serves superb homemade Istrian pastas and its own exquisite wines. In…
Latvia
In a vintage house on the Town Garden, this proper restaurant serves a formal menu of fresh fish and meaty mains. Book ahead in the summer for a table in…
Bucharest
This small Lebanese restaurant may lack a little something in presentation, but it makes up for this with great food, enormous rounds of fresh pitta bread…
St Petersburg
This smart cafe serves a good-value menu of thoughtfully prepared fish, meat and pasta dishes, along with a good selection of vegetarian fare. The…
Lithuania
This handsome timbered tavern has provided relief from the main street madness since 1925. The Lithuanian cuisine is good and simple, and the restaurant’s…
Stari Grad
Housed in a waterfront hermitage, built in 1487 for the hermit monk serving neighbouring St Jerome's Church, this restaurant offers Dalmatian staples in…
Cluj-Napoca
Sit down at one of the tables tumbling onto the stony pedestrian lane, and tuck in to Transylvanian cuisine such as paprika chicken with mămăligă …
Constanţa
A swanky Italian restaurant where servers swarm to keep patrons happy. Portions are generous and the pizza, pasta, meat, fish and veg dishes are all…
Plovdiv
The restaurant of the Hotel Renaissance cooks up grills, risottos and fresh fish. Kavarma (a stew of pork and veggies) is a speciality, and glides down…
Zagreb
The best bakery in town churns out an impressive variety of baked goodies. Try the bučnica (filo pie with pumpkin). Another branch is at Preradovićeva 1.
Northern Dalmatia
Quite a find out here in the back blocks, Bistro Travel does excellent pizzas, as well as tasty inland fare (the steaks are especially good) and some…
St Petersburg
This stylish, bright and spacious cafe has wooden floors, deeply distressed walls and understated old-world furnishings. Its mouth-watering pictorial menu…
Sveti Stefan
This sociable bar and grill gives sun-dazed beachgoers the chance to refuel with toasted sandwiches, full meals, excellent coffee and fruity cocktails. It…
Rab Island
Steak, pizza, grilled meats and fish – there's nothing too surprising on the menu here, but the cooking is assured and the service excellent, and the…
Budva
You’ll be relieved to learn that the name means Old Fisherman, not Old Fish. This humble eatery in the residential part of town serves grilled fish (fresh…
Braşov
In a vaulted cellar that flickers with candlelight, this intimate dining spot offers paprika stew, goulash and other country favourites alongside a well…
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