Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Dubrovnik
While the location doesn't match that of the old town's Taj Mahal, the food does – so if you're up for Bosnian cuisine but not for a long wait, head to…
Dubrovnik
Exploring the fusion of fresh Mediterranean ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques, dishes here come sprinkled with an international zing. With…
Dubrovnik
Set in a 17th-century palazzo on the old town’s main drag, this quintessential Dubrovnik cafe offers unparalleled people-watching coupled with slick…
Dubrovnik
Known for a simple menu of Dalmatian specialties, Kamenice's signature dishes include squid risotto, mussels in buzara (white wine) sauce, as well as…
Dubrovnik
LAJK stands out among the many restaurants on Prijeko street for its charming trattoria-style setting and compact menu listing local dishes alongside…
St Petersburg
Join the babushkas and families lining up for the greasy, sugar-dusted donuts and milky coffee sold at practically Soviet-era prices at this institution,…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in a quiet side alley, Zuzori couples Dubrovnik street ambience with Mediterranean delights served with a contemporary flair. Highlighting…
Dubrovnik
Nestled in a patch of forest on the Srđ hill plateau, this rustic tavern offers a refreshing change from the old town’s neatly set terraces and polished…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away between the old town and the cable-car station, Tabasco is a local’s fave. Wood-fired pizzas with an ample variety of toppings, plus shaded…
Kyiv
A great snack stop occupying a supremely cosy wood house next to the Bulgakov Museum, specialising in extra-thin bliny (pancakes) topped with cheese, eggs…
Kyiv
This pricey French-owned cafe offers a chance to mingle with oligarchs, politicians and their dressed-to-kill partners. There's a full raw/vegan menu,…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in a narrow side street just off Stradun, this sandwich outlet has been around for decades. Serving platters of Dalmatian delicacies –…
Cavtat
A favourite of visiting celebs and presidents, Leut turns on the charm with bunches of flowers and a display of fresh fish, which it sources directly from…
Dubrovnik
Fast food meets table service in a glassy pavilion attached to a takeaway joint on the Lapad Bay pedestrian strip. While waiting for their pizza, burger,…
Kyiv
The closest you'll find in Kyiv to an American diner. Think large bowls of salad, burgers, hot dogs, fluffy pancakes and full English breakfasts. The…
Dubrovnik
At the heart of Dubrovnik's main eat street, Dalmatino is a good place to try the likes of black risotto, octopus salad and truffle pasta, albeit at old…
Kyiv
This long-running basement restaurant in a courtyard off Podil's vul Sahaydachnoho does reliable khachapuri, khinkali (dumplings), chanakhi (lamb stew)…
Cavtat
Overlooking Ključice beach, Rokotin serves typical Dalmatian dishes in a truly idyllic setting. In the cool shade of pines, soak in the Adriatic blues as…
Kyiv
Fresh from the Black Sea is the fish and fresh from Sevastopol is this Crimean transplant. Favourites include the sterlet (a small sturgeon) and Black Sea…
Kyiv
Named after the ubiquitous Russian salad, this modern stolovaya (cafeteria) is a great place in the centre of town to fill up cheaply on Slavic…
Kyiv
Barcelona meets Odesa in this miniature restaurant a few steps from maydan Nezalezhnosti. Food is mostly Spanish – think paella and fideua – but the chef…
Kyiv
A lighthearted take on an American diner – large bowls of salad, burgers, hot dogs, fluffy pancakes and full English breakfasts. The pride of the place…
Dubrovnik
From the street, Amfora looks like just another local cafe-bar, but the real magic happens at the six-table restaurant at the rear. Dalmatian favourites…
St Petersburg
This is one of the oldest Japanese restaurant chains in St Petersburg, offering a huge selection of rolls, sushi and sashimi but also some European…
Cavtat
This long-established restaurant has a sea-facing terrace shaded by pines. The menu majors in seafood – try the fish soup, grilled squid or the excellent…
Dubrovnik
This little fast-food joint serves typical local ingredients – particularly seafood – in an untypical fashion, resulting in tasty quick bites such as…
Dubrovnik
As the name suggests, everything’s good at Tutto Bene. Generously sized kebabs, sumptuous pizza slices, delicious wraps, sandwiches and extra crispy fries…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in an old-town alley, Pupo is a good choice for seafood but remains especially loved for its sweets. Leave room for a slice of Dubrovnik…
Sofia
In an appealing old house, this restaurant is a good choice for traditional Bulgarian food. Dishes include wine-soaked kebab with mashed potatoes, a…
Kyiv
In business since 1997, Himalaya is the best place to get your curry fix in Kyiv. It somehow has gotten both better and cheaper with age. The Indian food…
St Petersburg
This place features reinterpreted Italian classics and is well known for its pasta (which is always perfectly al dente), outstanding wine menu and fresh…
Sofia
This takeaway cafe and bakery offers a tempting range of sandwiches, baguettes, croissants and the like, and some of the best desserts in town. There are…
Lviv
From the top of the Panorama Hotel there are unrivalled views over pr Svobody and central Lviv. OK place for a mid-morning coffee to admire the vista but…
Dubrovnik
Situated under the shade of pines at the marina, Orsan quite naturally highlights seafood. Delve into the house faves: grilled octopus and Orsan risotto …
Dubrovnik
A simple, beachy menu of pizzas, pastas and salads comes topped with spectacular sunsets at this informal eatery, set back from the beach on a sun-baked…
Kyiv
An upscale supermarket with imported foods, pre-prepared meals and a clutch of expensive cafes where chefs do creative things with all of that premium…
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