Jūrmala
Popular local chef Lauris Alekseyevs delivers modern twists on traditional Latvian dishes and fresh seafood at this innovative restaurant occupying a…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Braşov
Tucked down a charming side street, this bohemian joint can be spotted by the bike racks shaped like penny-farthings. There's an almost Parisian feel in…
Saranda
This sleek restaurant immediately feels different to the others along the seafront: here there's elegant decor that wouldn't look out of place in a major…
Central & Eastern Istria
Located 5km northwest of Pazin in the hilltop village of Beram, this rural tavern serves some of the best handmade pasta, gnocchi and truffle dishes you…
Lithuania
On the western outskirts of Ignalina, Romnesa really delivers when it comes to creative Lithuanian cuisine. The Old Testament–thick menu features such…
Sakhalin Island
Inside a small but fancy mall, this upscale minimalist place is unashamedly aimed at an international crowd, with English-speaking waitresses and an iPad…
Chişinău
The charismatic owner's love of coffee is on display everywhere, from Turkish coffee faithfully prepared according to an ancient style, to shelves of…
Albania
Set on a sprawling farm in a remote village of the lush Lezhë District, 65km north of Tirana, this restaurant, which is owned by Altin and Anton Prenga,…
Minsk
Housed in a gorgeous space with chandeliers, sleek brasserie-style furnishings, a chessboard floor and luxury toilets, Bistro de Luxe has charm and…
Zadar
One of the classiest dining experiences in Zadar, Corte Vino & More in the Al Mayer Heritage Hotel has a gorgeous setting, wonderfully attentive service…
Vilnius
Serving only wild-caught fish (eel, bream etc) from the Curonian Lagoon, this nautically themed restaurant feeds you whatever happens to be fresh on the…
Wallachia
La Tuciuri is a real find: a traditional Romanian folk restaurant, complete with peasant costumes and music some evenings, that also serves very good food…
Cres Island
Cres lamb gets top billing at this down-to-earth village restaurant, which has been run by the same family for well over three decades. Try the lamb…
Zadar
Hotel Bastion's fine-dining restaurant offers contemporary takes on classic Croatian cuisine (octopus stew, stuffed squid, Pag cheese). France and Italy…
Black Sea Coast
Even if you're not staying at the hotel, consider lunch or dinner at this authentic fish restaurant. There's an extensive menu of fresh fish, including a…
Latvia
The namesake hotel's popular restaurant serves an excellent range of Latvian and European specials made with locally sourced ingredients. Service is…
Bay of Kotor
If different-restaurant-same-menu fatigue is starting to set in, the deceptively humble-looking Vino Santo offers the antidote. The traditional seafood…
Transylvania
If you want to face down a suit of armour while gnawing on steak, or swirl a fork through cheesy polenta beneath coats of arms slung across brick-lined…
Ruse
This outdoor restaurant is part of the Riga Hotel complex and features a beautiful view over the Danube, water fountains and lots of green. Choose from a…
Vladivostok
In a courtyard in the heart of Vladivostok is this smart and appealing two-floor restaurant and lounge bar that attracts a young, well-heeled and in-the…
Vilnius
This faithfully français bistro serves classic French dishes in an elegantly distressed setting: melt-in-mouth duck confit with lentils, tournedos de…
Chişinău
Chişinău's most eccentric eatery is a bit like a Game of Thrones set, awash in furs, totem poles and gnarled wood. Out back open-air dining options take…
Krk Island
Nada is a great place to sample local favourites such as Krk lamb or šurlice (noodles) topped with meat goulash. There are two attractive dining terraces …
Split
Informal and family-run, with a TV screening sports in the corner, Fetivi feels more like a tavern than most that bear the konoba name. However, that…
Klaipėda
This tiny, modern, minimalist steakhouse has an equally minimalist menu. There are three appetisers (beef tartare, burrata mozzarella salad and green…
Latvia
Set back off pedestrianised Liepājas iela, this small one-woman bakery has fabulous baked goods at amazing prices. In between customers, the baker can be…
Vladivostok
Staffed by waitresses from nearby North Korea who periodically break out into karaoke, this unique establishment is just strange enough to be considered a…
Burgas
Choose from a wide menu of grilled meats and fish, including a superlative lamb-shank offering, or fresh pasta at this superb restaurant in the city…
Klaipėda
As Klaipėda's go-to place for on-trend Modern European cuisine, Monai's serves classic pairings of ingredients (scallops with pea puree, pike-perch with…
St Petersburg
A perennially popular cafe (expect to wait for a table at peak times) with a cosy feel and an interesting menu, ranging from Japanese-style chicken in…
Ulcinj
Antigona's clifftop terrace offers perhaps the most romantic aspect of any restaurant in Ulcinj, and handsome waiters in bow ties only add to the…
Istria's West Coast
Both situated by and helmed by a Marina (hot-shot chef Marina Gaši), this inventive restaurant serves seafood dishes that manage to be both playful and…
Romania
Graf is arguably Oradea's nicest restaurant and a perfect splurge option. The menu features wood-grilled steaks, fish and pork; the caramelised duck leg…
Pula
This family-run tavern is well worth a trek to Banjole, 6km south of central Pula. It only serves seafood, and it's some of the best, most creative and…
St Petersburg
Perfectly placed for eating near the Hermitage, this country-cottage-style restaurant has a very appealing menu of traditional dishes, presented with…
Bulgaria
This casual, modern restaurant, just off the park lining the Danube River and near to the Drustar Hotel, serves excellent Bulgarian food, including…
Albania
Alfred Marku, chef and owner of Lezhë-based Rapsodia, is one of the founders of Albania’s Slow Food Chefs’ Alliance. He builds his daily ‘Kilometre Zero’…
Northern Montenegro
Sitting on the square that was the heart of the old Turkish town, this rustic eatery is a standard-bearer for Montenegrin mountain cuisine, such as…
Krk Island
Part of the Gospoja wine empire, this elegant place does the usual range of grilled fish and meat dishes, as well as an excellent seafood risotto. But it…
Wallachia
Grab an upper-level terrace table overlooking the pedestrian street and enjoy excellent Romanian and international dishes, including well-executed grilled…
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