Black Sea Coast
Set in a traditional, tavern-style courtyard around a twisted, 300-year-old fig tree, this is a welcoming place with great food, including freshly caught…
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Plovdiv
Service can be gruff at this old-town Bulgarian restaurant, but the peaceful terrace behind Boris Palace allows diners to sigh over sunsets. Indoor tables…
Northern European Russia
This buzzing cafe opposite the Fine Arts Museum is decorated with apple motifs, and is popular with families for its tasty pastries, pancakes, cakes, as…
Elafiti Islands
There's no menu at this little seaside restaurant. Just say whether you'd like fish or meat (the former is the specialty, and swimmingly fresh) and the…
Black Sea Coast
Just north of the bus stop (look for the 'supermarket' sign), this folksy restaurant features traditional Bulgarian and German fare, so there are lots of…
Ohrid
The main draw at this local pizza institution is its cute little dining terrace out back, which spills into the gardens of ancient Sveti Nikola Bolnički.
Hvar Town
Savour the best cakes in town at this tiny bakery. Try old-fashioned local biscuits such as rafioli and forski koloc, and the Nonica tart with chocolate…
Split
Located 1km up the busy main street out of town, this is a blue-collar hang-out for marenda, a Dalmatian midday meal, with a rustic vibe – old beams,…
Bulgaria
On Vratsa's main pedestrian street, this is a pleasant place for a coffee or a variety of light meals. Salads, risottos, fish and pasta dishes are served…
Bucharest
The best (and arguably the most authentic) Indian restaurant in the city. Excellent curries, spiced to order, along with the usual accoutrements of rice…
Korčula Island
Set on a little square just off the main waterfront promenade, Baltoni dishes up decent pizza and pasta dishes. Breakfast options include omelettes, bacon…
Central & Eastern Istria
This rustic tavern, with heavy beams and stone archways, serves local specialities such as truffle gnocchi and pasta with boškarin (Istrian ox) or pulićem…
Pula
This simple seafood joint in a residential area buzzes with locals at lunchtime, who come for fresh fish dishes. The marinated sardines are to die for…
Split
This sleek restaurant and cafe on grand Trg Republike offers excellent international fare, including refined seafood dishes. Grab a table on the square or…
Wallachia
Don’t be put off by the name, this ‘sports’ pub has great food and a fun 2nd-floor terrace that overlooks Piaţa Victoriei. After dinner, it does double…
Istria's West Coast
This waterside restaurant serves superbly fresh shellfish, right from the source. Enjoy oysters, scallops and mussels, or fish (priced by the kilogram) on…
Russian Far East
Serves up palatable pizzas, Drakon draft beer (from Khabarovsk) and has seating on an open-sided veranda. To find it, turn left at the eastern end of…
Vis Island
This simple place is tiny and unadorned (there's not even a proper sign), with a few tables outside. There are no frills, but it's great value, with a…
Chişinău
Since 1825 this market in the very centre of the city has been the scene of lively price haggling for fresh meat and produce. Brave the crowds for its…
Vladivostok
A first-rate place for barbecued meat, sushi and the classic bibimbap (rice topped with egg, beef and vegetables). It's tucked down a lane, barely visible…
Bulgaria
Above-average grills, steaks, sausages, soups and salads feature on the glossy menu at this city-centre restaurant, which has plenty of outdoor seating…
Bulgaria
There's no risk of imagining you're in the Big Apple, but this enormously popular spot is beloved for its wide menu of pizzas and grills, and everything…
Northern European Russia
This small, cosy cafe to the right of the Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery serves fish soup that is usually made from that morning's catch, as well as…
Sinaia
Next door you can hire skis, while inside goulash bubbles, tables are weighed down by heavy schnitzels, and there's a smattering of veggie-friendly salads…
Hvar Town
This is the place to mingle with celebrities, coming off their glitzy yachts parked just metres away, over some of Hvar's best-prepared seafood. Prices…
Bol
This tavern offers simple, local food in a venerable stone building decorated with old photos and knick-knacks. While the food isn't exceptional, the…
Russian Far East
Beside pl Lenina, this clean modern stolovaya serves tasty, affordable staples: baked dishes, roast meats and the usual beet or potato salads are all on…
Transylvania
This fuss-free pizzeria and diner covers all the doughy bases from Hawaiian to calzone, and serves fast-food fillers like doner kebabs and heavily cheese…
Split
The go-to place for pizza in the old town, Galija is the sort of joint where locals take you for a good, simple meal. It also serves pasta and Dalmatian…
Burgas
Cheap, self-service, cafeteria-style chain offering simple but filling fare such as sausages, salads and stews. There are some outdoor tables and it also…
Yakutsk
Pleasant cafe with frothy coffee drinks, buttery croissants and other temptations (cherry Danishes, apple strudel, honeycake, bliny). The takeaway shop is…
Bulgaria
This atmospheric restaurant in an imposing National Revival–style house has worn wooden floors and carved ceilings, and a good range of homemade Bulgarian…
Northern Dalmatia
The simple Lugarnica forest cottage is two hours up the Velika Paklenica gorge. Dishes range from croissants or cheese with olives to grilled sausages or…
Rab Island
The usual characters of pasta, steaks and grilled seafood, all well prepared, populate this menu. The stone-walled courtyard is attractive and the service…
St Petersburg
One of Piter's most authentic Indian restaurants offering a mix of traditional and modern recipes in a range of spice levels. It’s a great choice for…
Transylvania
One of few options in Hărman, this bustling little spot serves good thin-crust pizza within steps of the fortified church, and there's a shady garden to…
Western European Russia
The faux Greek statues, low lighting and heavy drapes are a little gaudy but this is the fanciest choice in town. There are plenty of Russian meals to…
Podgorica
Head to this big covered market for fresh fruit and vegetables, or just for a gander; it's always very lively. It's attached to the side of the Mall of…
Bulgaria
Part of the Hotel Stranopriemnitsa, this hunting-lodge-style mehana has better decor than food, but its outdoor tables overlook a grassy, tree-lined spot.
Central & Eastern Istria
A bit hit-and-miss, the town’s oldest restaurant sits on the verdant main square. The decor is bright and cheerful, and the menu extensive and heavy on…
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