Brač Island
Sit by the open fire in Vinotoka's stone-walled dining room or, when it warms up, grab a table on the street or in the large, glassed-in terrace across…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Europe
Sarajevo
Locals and a few in-the-know expats cosy up at painted wooden benches in this colourful, buzzing covered yard, dangling with trailing pot plants, strings…
Vis Island
Locals in the know rave about this seafood restaurant, its leafy courtyard dotted with bamboo, orange and lemon trees. For a winter warm-up, try the…
Lithuania
Found inside the intimate boutique hotel owned by renowned Lithuanian chef Martynas Meidus, Palanga's best restaurant is also in Lithuania's top five…
Tirana
This local institution serves traditional Albanian and Italian fare in the heart of Blloku. The inventive menu includes oven-baked veal and eggs, stuffed…
Adriatic Coast
This highly rated fish restaurant has been serving traditional seafood meals from its stretch of the Pržno promenade for more than 20 years. Take it from…
Podgorica
Farm implements hang from the rough stone walls creating a surprisingly rustic ambience for the centre of the city. A selection of meat and fish grills…
Kaunas
Not only do you get to dine amid 17th-century baroque splendour, but you get to feast on the creations of chef Rokas Vasiliauskas, a member of the new…
Plovdiv
Genteel service and a tranquil setting is exactly what you would expect from the restaurant of the boutique Hebros Hotel. Classic Bulgarian flavours are…
Western European Russia
Although no longer in its riverside location, Pozharka still draws the crowds for its carnivore-pleasing menu that stars grilled meat and various treats…
Lithuania
A snug wooden cottage hides a thimble-sized restaurant consisting of just three tables. As an Italian restaurant, it's a model of its kind: the short menu…
Latvia
This tiny craft bakery is always warm, humid and redolent with the scents of freshly baking bread. Hearty loaves made with whole grains and rye are close…
Northern European Russia
Despite a somewhat gaudy facade, Genyatsvale is a laid-back, tastefully decorated Georgian cafe with blown-up photos of the motherland on the walls…
Wallachia
This luxury steakhouse is a must for lovers of high-quality imported beef. The menu is almost exclusively grilled steaks and chops, with the speciality…
Yakutsk
This fun place makes a noble effort to resemble a babushka's living room, which is no mean feat since it moved to bigger premises and is now housed inside…
Central Montenegro
Its name means 'bakery', but there's more to this wildly popular hangout than bread rolls. While their baked offerings – waffles, cakes and outrageously…
Šibenik
Responsible for upping the culinary ante in Šibenik, this wonderful restaurant raids the globe for flavours, with influences from Japan and France, but…
Sarajevo
A collection of antique suitcases, fringed lamps, gingham curtains and bright tartan tablecloths set the scene at this hip, wee restaurant with only half…
Motovun
Just before the outer town gate, this little tavern with a small side terrace serves imaginatively conceived and poshly presented Istrian mainstays, many…
Vilnius
There's a designer boutique feel to this place, where customers are as likely to sip a coffee or glass of wine beneath the crimson splashes of…
Northern European Russia
Claiming to be the first Karelian restaurant in the world, this ye-olde hot spot boasts excellent, hearty fare, including rabbit borsch and rich, gamey…
Varna
This is upmarket Balkan soul food at its best. Try the baked lamb, made to an old Bulgarian recipe, or the divine barbecued pork ribs; it also boasts some…
Burgas
This downtown restaurant does splendid things with seafood: the Black Sea mussels alone are worth a trip to Burgas. With inviting blue-and-white surrounds…
Poreč
In the sweet little village of Veleniki, 5km east of Poreč, this rustic, family-run tavern is known for its steak tartare, huge beefsteaks, ravioli…
Di Wine Restaurant & Wine Cellar
Varna
This formal but friendly restaurant is, in the eyes of many, Varna's best fine-dining spot, with a big menu of tempting dishes including rack of lamb, T…
Sarajevo
Locals are willing to brave the tourist throngs at Željo as it's quite possibly the best place for ćevapi (spicy beef or pork cylindrical meatballs) in…
Romania
The impossibly ornate 'Golden Barrel', with its stained-glass cupola and painted stucco work, dates to 1892. Though there are more complex dishes on the…
The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast
Head chef Nelu Păucă trained around the world before opening this romantic beachfront restaurant on the far northern end of Mamaia. Specialities include…
Wallachia
This is the local branch of a Romanian chain of Italian restaurants, but don’t let that deter you. The food and service are excellent. It’s in the new…
Black Sea Coast
Sup a warming soup as you sit by the toasty fire and watch the snow fall on the ski slopes outside. Located at 2200m (the highest point in Gorki Gorod),…
Split
Spilling onto a surprisingly quiet square at the heart of Diocletian's Palace, Portofino will charm the pants off you with its friendly service, elegant…
Zadar
With exposed stone walls inside and a pretty terrace lined with olive trees, this is an atmospheric place to tuck into Dalmatian soups and stews, homemade…
Rijeka
Amid the unappealing industrial surrounds of Rijeka's port, this lovely little white-wood bistro serves up excellent fish dishes, as well as a few grilled…
Wallachia
One of the most popular restaurants in Ploieşti, Dionysos offers very good, authentic Greek food, including excellent grills and fresh fish, in a lively…
Sibiu
Hidden in an old wine cellar, this is the most evocative restaurant in Sibiu. Explore Romanian fare such as cheese croquettes, minced meatballs and…
Latvia
Resplendent in white, this city-centre cafe has a couple of tables out front on the street. Inside you'll find excellent coffee, daily specials, light…
Opatija
This unassuming family-run restaurant specialises in big flavours and generous portions: feast on roast veal shanks, roast octopus, game stew, turkey,…
Krk Island
Quality seafood dishes are on offer here – the black seafood risotto is something of a local institution. Try the scallops with cauliflower cream and the…
Northern European Russia
This tiny, cosy cafe takes its name from the ubiquitous kalitki (open-face pies) found all over the region. Choose from tasty potato, meat, cheese and…
Latvia
Buy a treat for your stroll along the waterfront or just escape the drizzle in the warm confines of this old family-run bakery known for its tasty cakes,…
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