Budva
With an attractive stone-walled interior and a sunny terrace sandwiched between the Stari Grad’s walls and beach, this konoba (family-run establishment)…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Shkodra
This grand old place on the main pedestrian street is a bit touristy, but the old world atmosphere is enjoyable. It's a good spot for breakfast and full…
Minsk
This place has pulled off the incredible feat of making kitschy Victoriana look trendy in its bizarre but very cosy basement location. You'll get meals…
Dubrovnik
This tiny restaurant is like an Aladdin’s cave and oozes a distinct Ottoman vibe. Order the džingis kan (dried beef, sausage, peppers and spring onions…
St Petersburg
At this upmarket steakhouse you're guaranteed a wide selection of various cuts of prime beef as well as other meats. Or you could keep it lighter with a…
Skopje
In Debar Maalo's skara (grill) corner, no-frills Idadija has been serving grilled meats to neighbourhood fans for more than 80 years. Get some meat, a…
Bucharest
One of the better choices along one of the busiest corners of the historic centre, Belviso offers decent pizza and pasta, as well as finely rendered meat…
Yakutsk
A good option for local delicacies, Muus Khaya is an odd combination of restaurant, bar and bowling alley. The R300 business lunch is a deal, but it's…
Motovun
In a vaulted space within the inner town gates, this wood-beamed place serves simple down-home Istrian cuisine and pricier truffle dishes (for dessert go…
Vis Island
Smack in the middle of fields and vineyards east of Vis Town, this family-run affair serves homemade dishes using fresh local ingredients and great house…
Saranda
One of the more glam spots in town, Limani is situated next to the small boat port and its all-glass frontage juts out into the sea, which makes it an…
Belarus
It has sturdy brick walls and two working glazed-brick fireplaces that looked like they were plucked out of nearby Mir Castle. The menu is about as meat…
Western European Russia
Head upstairs, away from the street bustle, to this pleasant cafe with a European feel. Grab a slice of artfully designed cake and a coffee or cocktail…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
This relaxing place has simple pizzas and pastas, comfortable booths and good people watching, and while the fare is not outstanding, it’s well located on…
Brač Island
Atmospheric in the extreme, this village eatery has a 300-year-old stone interior hung with dried meats and full of wine vats, and a lovely vine-shaded…
Moldova
With its sleek red booths, this place on the central plaza has the feel of an upscale diner. The menu leans continental with nods to Russia (solyanka – or…
Bulgaria
This local takeaway institution, off a side entrance on the square, offers delicious palachinki (pancakes) that you can grab and go, or gobble on a couple…
Romania
This restaurant's square-side terrace is an excellent choice for lunch, and it offers good-value daily specials of traditional Romanian meals. In the…
Korčula Island
Right in the heart of the old town, this popular restaurant's covered rooftop terrace might just be the busiest place in Korčula. The menu focuses on…
Western Siberia
In Da USA is, naturally, festooned with Americana and serves Tyumen's best burgers along with Tex-Mex and a host of bar appetisers. It becomes a club…
Varna
The Architect’s House is a fine old wooden National Revival–style building with a leafy courtyard that makes for a good-value lunch spot. Grills, steaks…
St Petersburg
This kitschy cafe, whose name translates as Russian Fun, specialises in traditional dumplings (pelmeni) which come stuffed with beef, pork, salmon or…
Mostar
While the food's nothing to write home about, Babilon has stupendous views across the river to Stari Most from an extensive series of terraces on five…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This long-time favourite is known for very good pizza, but the cooks here also turn out good grilled meats, soups and salads. After 9pm or so it devolves…
Black Sea Coast
The Old Boat is one of the very first seafront restaurants as you walk westward along the promenade. With an attractive waterfront setting overlooking the…
Moscow
Do not be alarmed if you forgot to pack your picnic. On the grounds of Borodino Museum, there is now a small cafe serving bliny (crepes), pelmeni (Russian…
Poreč
For the best seafood in Poreč, head down the narrow alleyway to find this small place that specialises in local seafood, risottos and truffle dishes. The…
Wallachia
The relaxed, casual setting here is ideal for an evening meal. The menu is good-quality Italian with a pleasing range of home-made pasta dishes. These…
Poreč
Tucked away just off the main street, this lovely tavern serves great fish and shellfish dishes in a cosy setting. The food is usually spot on but some…
Bulgaria
This relaxing restaurant has a wooded setting between cliffs and next to the rushing river, about 300m before the Bacho Kiro Cave entrance. It serves…
North Macedonia
With a prime location just above the water, this is fine dining with a focus on the Macedonian and the Mediterranean. Order the grilled trout and salad…
Sofia
This informal vegetarian restaurant is up some grubby stairs, in an arcade just off the street. Options include stir-fries, curries, pancakes and homemade…
Plovdiv
In a shady location at the northern end of Bunardzhika Park, this popular garden restaurant serves quality Bulgarian cuisine, from enormous smoky shish…
Skopje
This cafe-restaurant is a real local fixture with a prime spot on Skopje's Ploštad and the feel of a Mitteleuropa grand cafe, attracting a diverse crowd…
Lviv
A secluded but busy spot down the Passage Andreolli just off pl Rynok, this lively place is adorned with a collection of old radios and Mucha posters and…
Vladivostok
This very pleasant and good value stolovaya draws a crowd of regulars with its tasty Russian dishes, home brew and funky interior. There's an on-site bar,…
Plovdiv
Within the walls of an early 19th-century Dervish monastery, Puldin immediately impresses with its huge courtyard fresco of a wedding. Befitting the…
Western European Russia
With a menu catering to all tastes and a central-square location, Bashnya is a good choice for lunch and coffee while sightseeing in Staraya Russa. Choose…
Herceg Novi
Austrian-era elegance infuses this venerable cafe-restaurant, but sophisticated dishes, such as grilled prawns in a honey-and-orange sauce, prove that it…
Motovun
A great choice on the approach to the outer gate, this intimate and friendly restaurant has a terrace with sweeping valley views. It whips up well…
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