Zagreb
Dig into traditional central European flavours in the slightly staid beer-hall-style interior or on the huge outdoor terrace. It also serves regular…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Ohrid
There are no food shops in the Old Town, so if you're self-catering you'll have to walk here to get supplies. Tinex is one of two supermarkets that sit…
Vis Island
Sister to two popular pizzerias of the same name in Zagreb, Karijola serves up thin-crust concoctions with high-quality toppings. Try the Karijola (tomato…
Hvar Town
This top-end restaurant inside a 15th-century palazzo has a reputation as the place to be seen in Hvar. There's a lovely garden at the back. The food is…
Mali Lošinj
Draped in rural knick-knackery, the Dišpet specialises in all kinds of barbecued meat and fish, stews, and traditional Croatian pastas. If you're really…
Black Sea Coast
On the beachfront opposite the Glarus Hotel, this is one of the better options in a sea of mediocrity. There's a wide-ranging menu of pizzas, steaks,…
Mostar
One of Mostar's better breakfast spots, this riverside cafe serves omelettes, pancakes, scrambled eggs, salads, pizza and sandwiches to alfresco tables…
Bulgaria
Traditional fare is served at this atmospheric 1852 mansion with tables set in a warren of halls, graced with ornate painted walls and worn wood floors…
Ruse
In the courtyard of the City Art Hotel, Bamboo offers the usual choice of Chinese rice and noodle dishes, which all come in big portions. The chicken with…
Vladivostok
A mix of old-timers and students line up for above-average stolovaya fare and appealing ambiance – complete with Anglo rock on the stereo, vintage posters…
Zagorje
Housed in a vaulted basement, this cosy pizzeria-trattoria churns out excellent pizza, pasta (from gnocchi to tagliatelle), risottos and meat mainstays…
Budva
A little bridge arches over a fish pond and into this romantic restaurant, where jocular bow-tied waiters flit about with plates laden with fresh seafood…
Zadar
Travellers like this place for its light touch, family-run atmosphere and home-style Croatian cooking. It's an excellent choice in an area of the old town…
Western European Russia
Kitsch! Glorious kitsch! Even if peasant-on-acid decor isn't your thing, you'll still enjoy the fast-food offerings from this chain. The front and side…
Sofia
With its stylish art nouveau interior, this is an agreeable spot for light meals and drinks. Pasta, risotto, fish and steaks feature on the menu. It's…
Mali Lošinj
With its hybrid menu of Croatian and Italian standards, plus the odd house speciality such as asparagus soup or lamb, this slightly hidden place is great…
Rovinj
Located right on the harbourside, this excellent restaurant is headed up by a stellar team. The food is as local and fresh as it gets, with lots of…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Sparsely decorated with oddments of copperware, this Moorish cube of a cafe was the Lutvo's Cafe featured in Ivo Andrić's Bosnian Chronicle novel. There's…
Western European Russia
Yes it's a chain but, given the limited choice in Yelets, this branch, with an outdoor terrace overlooking pl Lenina, is not a bad option for generic but…
Rovinj
A 4km taxi ride out of town, this family-run, summer-only tavern serves seasonal dishes using its own veggies, fish and meat, including peka dishes (baked…
Berat
On the main road that parallels the northern side of the river, this place has a pleasant and breezy roof terrace with sweeping views over Berat, but the…
Western Siberia
This humorously named restaurant and bar is popular for its business lunches and, in the evenings, with the young of Tyumen for its hookah pipes and laid…
Zagreb
It's carnivore heaven at this poshed-up steakhouse in a beautiful brick building steps from the Kaptol Centar. The airy interior features exposed stone…
Split
As local as you’ll find in Split, this konoba (tavern) on the ground floor of a family house serves unfussy but tasty food on a small terrace and in the…
Lviv
Nothing more than a window through which a friendly Georgian woman passes the bready-cheesy-spicey snacks the country is known for. It's all delicious and…
Krk Island
With its funky dining room open to the balmy summer elements, this is as good a place as any in town for pizza, a grilled-meat dish, pasta or salad. It's…
Zadar
Tucked away on a quiet old-town square, Zadar Jadera serves up grilled meats and fish; the grilled squid with Dalmatian chard is particularly recommended…
Istria's West Coast
Situated just back from the marina, a 20-minute walk north of the old town, this relaxed restaurant crafts delicious dishes using local ingredients…
Poreč
Inside the medieval Pentagonal Tower, this upmarket restaurant has two alfresco patios in a stone vault, and a roof terrace with great views. It serves a…
Bulgaria
This lively mehana outside the Hotel Toma has a typically large menu of traditional Bulgarian specialities. The live Bulgarian music performed nightly…
Zagorje
On weekdays, this is central Krapina's top pick for a cheap and tasty gablec (lunch) or a dinner of solid traditional fare. Upstairs there are eight plain…
The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast
This branch of a reliable local chain serves up huge portions of traditional Romanian specialities at affordable, family-friendly prices. You'll find it…
Sinaia
Eat inside or out at this busy central watering hole, popular with families and après-skiers. Service is a little slow, but coffees are suitably frothy…
Minsk
A long-running outfit specialising in delicious, freshly made pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli stuffed with meat). Also offers a wide selection of pastas,…
Dubrovnik
Spilling on to a square right by the Pile Gate, this place is indisputably touristy. Still, it's a good spot for a light breakfast, and the locals rate…
Zagreb
Head upstairs to this fun seafood spot to dine on fish while surrounded by colourful aquatic murals. Simple but good Dalmatian mainstays are served up,…
Hvar Town
Food brought out of the wood oven here is simple, unfussy and tasty, although portions are modestly sized. The konoba (tavern) is downstairs; there's a…
Zagreb
Vegetarian fast food. This brightly coloured place is good for falafel, tofu burgers and vegie wraps with a fruit smoothie or shake. Give the wok dishes…
Kosovo
Thoughtfully renovated old timber-and-brick building with a large, open-air courtyard at its heart. The menu covers all bases from pizza to fish, pasta to…
Western Siberia
Traditional Russian food served in a rustic setting by waitresses dressed as peasants. The chain is named after a 1972 Soviet road film. It's next to a…
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