Belarus
Point and pick from excellent premade Russian faves at this stolovaya (cafeteria) near the castle gates. After 7pm it becomes a cook-to-order restaurant…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Lviv
The smaller Lviv branch of this national chain serves exactly the same food as its bigger brother but is much more cramped and stuffy in summer. However…
Sarajevo
Central yet slightly hidden, the 'country cottage' eatery has an enchanting atmosphere with bundles of herbs, corn sheaves and flower boxes around mirrors…
Western Siberia
Conveniently located near the River Station, Kolchok combines an Irish Pub and a restaurant under one roof. There's a decent beer selection including…
Serbia
The best dining option on Negotin's pedestrian street has an old-school interior and all the Serbian grilled-meat dishes and salads you could ask for. The…
Shkodra
Right in the middle of the busy petonalja (pedestrianised Rr Kolë Idromeno), with tables on the street as well as a cosy upstairs dining room, this…
St Petersburg
Its name may be a bizarre one, as Port Arthur was the scene of one of Russia's most humiliating naval defeats, but everything else about this plush…
Dubrovnik
This locals’ local is perfect for a meat feast. Call first and order lamb, veal, fish or octopus slow-cooked under a peka (metal dome) on the hot coals,…
Vis Island
In the hilltop hamlet of Podselje, 5km south of Vis Town, this tavern serves specialities such as lamb and octopus under peka (a domed baking lid) and all…
Split
This iconic joint has sustained itself for nearly 25 years on an unpretentious and authentically local menu of fried whitebait, calamari and shrimp. The…
Belarus
The interior here is dark, so sit out on the summer terrace at the bottom (southern end) of pedestrianised vul Suvorova. It's a good spot for traditional…
St Petersburg
This attractive little bistro is smart and unpretentious, with low lighting, upscale but still charming decor, and professional staff. While this is the…
Bulgaria
Sure, its location within Etâr's historic complex is touristy, but if you want sausages smoked in the open air or heaving platefuls of shopska salad …
Tirana
This fairly unassuming Blloku establishment actually has a range of excellent traditional Albanian dishes on the menu, including veal escalope with wine…
Bucharest
Student-friendly place with a relaxed vibe and huge terrace towards the back. The food, a mix of burgers and salads and various Asian influences, isn't…
Northern European Russia
As befitting the name, buzzy 'Brothers Grill' specialises in grilled meats, though there are salads and cakes for non-carnivorous customers. The young…
Dubrovnik
You can get away with a lot when the views are this good, and while the prices are nearly as high as the location, the food at this most touristy of…
Vis Island
For a special slow-food meal bordering on a performance, see if you can catch Senko Karuza, the local star poet, philosopher, bon vivant and chef, on a…
Zagreb
Chow down on tiramola pizza (Margherita pizza with prosciutto slices pegged on a rope above the plate) or, for something lighter, a slice of quiche at…
Central & Eastern Istria
The fishing village of Trget is best approached from the sea as the drive, past a decaying industrial port, is hardly inspiring. Right on the waterfront,…
Pirin Mountains
The vine-covered outdoor area and snug dining hall are equally inviting at this simple tavern within a 19th-century building. Nourishing salads and…
Varna
This small restaurant, with a shady pavement terrace, is conveniently located close to the Archaeological Museum and makes for a good lunch spot. Ask for…
Moldova
This place is indeed an oasis in the warm months, thanks to its delightful staff and glorious terrace – about the best place in Transdniestr to enjoy a…
Belarus
Vitsebsk's most unique restaurant is a pimped-out medieval cave with Pushkin verse on the walls. The menu is not as imaginative as the arty decor, but the…
St Petersburg
This spacious, great value place serves up your typical Caucasian and Crimean fare; it specialises in the Crimean Tatar dish chebureki (a fried meat…
Kamchatka
This rather old-school place is done out rather joylessly like a castle, but it has a full menu of calorific and meaty Russian dishes to warm up anyone…
Poreč
Comforting Italian concoctions come in all shapes and forms here – penne, tagliatelle, fusilli, gnocchi and so on. There are also pizzas from a wood-fired…
Berat
This wildly popular place serves typical Albanian fastfood such as kebabs, pizzas and burgers, but with the quality is a step above normal. The real…
Western Siberia
The city slicker Malina Bar has a huge menu of Russian and European food, overly fluffy cakes, filling breakfasts, real coffee, fast wi-fi and cosy…
Hvar Town
This rustic old house, accessed from a steeply stepped old-town laneway, aims to be as simple and authentic as possible. The place is decked out in Hvar…
Moldova
This place is most notable for the stolovaya (cafeteria) up on the 2nd floor, which has stuffed mackerel and a few Gagauzian dishes like mititei (ground…
Korčula Island
Upmarket Filippi occupies arguably the best building on the east promenade, with beautiful Renaissance windows, but on a summer's night you're going to…
Bulgaria
Kazanlâk’s best breakfast nook is this tiny hole-in-the-wall place opposite the open market, serving a variety of flaky cheese (and other) pies from the…
Northern Dalmatia
Right on the harbour front (you can park your yacht outside), this standard Croatian restaurant has something for all the hungry tourists and sailors who…
Bol
The simple things stand out at Ranč, such as the delicious homemade bread and the traditional fish soup. Call ahead to preorder spit-roasted lamb or a…
Pirin Mountains
In fine weather, sit in the shady courtyard; if it's chilly, dine beneath medieval chandeliers inside. Either way, come with a hunger for plates heaving…
Pag Island
Grab a seat in the stone-walled front terrace and tuck into a tasty serve of old-fashioned home cooking, Dalmatian style. Pag cheese and lamb feature…
Bulgaria
No lavender fields here, but beyond the mustard-coloured walls lies a peaceful courtyard where geraniums bloom from pots, lulled by a soothing pop…
Belarus
This medieval-themed basement restaurant is attached to the Mir Hotel inside Mir Castle. You have your pick of Belarusian countryside favourites here, or…
Zagorje
An old-fashioned dining room with great-value gableci (cheap, filling lunches) served on weekdays. In the evening, pick one of the traditional…
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