Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Ristorante Gino

    Abruzzo

    Occupying handsome arched chambers that have been used as an inn or wine shop for centuries, the restaurant of La Locanda di Gino calls on molta…

  • Bar des Oiseaux

    Nice

    Hidden down a narrow backstreet, this old-town classic has been in business since 1961, serving as a popular nightclub before reincarnating itself as a…

  • Garag'e

    Black Sea Coast

    With half a car chassis over the door, this spacious, contemporary bistro overlooks the Hopa waterfront and has a wide-ranging iPad menu of cafe food…

  • Les Louvières

    The Jura Mountains

    The 'wolf's lair' is both elegant and creatively modern, with gorgeous Jura views and delicious, gastronomique cuisine. Chef Philippe Vaufrey is fond of…

  • Whitebrook

    Southeast Wales

    Hidden down green-canopied country lanes in a remote part of the Wye Valley, this wonderful Michelin-starred restaurant-with-rooms is well worth the…

  • Harry's Piccolo

    Trieste

    Trieste’s only Michelin-starred restaurant has an enviable setting on lovely Piazza dell’Unità. The menu is modern, executing classic ideas in innovative…

  • Mustaparran Päämaja

    Lapland

    At the fabulous Hotel Mustaparta, this atmospheric restaurant styled after local hero Iisakki Mustaparta has hefty timber beams, ships' wheels, wooden…

  • Da Salvatore

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Salvatore Ruvutuso, his wife Maria and two children run this Slow Food–acclaimed trattoria with its summertime sidewalk seating and wonderfully cosy…

  • Bar Central

    El Raval

    Launched in 2019 by the superstar foodie teams behind Barcelona hits Satan's Coffee and Xemei, this fabulous tucked-away cafe-bar has taken over the palm…

  • Firehouse Bakery

    County Wicklow

    Pastries are piled high on the counters at this bakery/cafe 3km southwest of Greystones. Breakfast (eg sautéed wild Wicklow Mountains mushrooms and…

  • Teplo

    St Petersburg

    This much-feted, eclectic and original restaurant has got it all just right. The venue itself is a lot of fun to nose around, with multiple small rooms,…

  • Amante

    Ibiza

    Gazing out over the Mediterranean from cliffs above a hidden cove, 1km southwest of Cala Llonga, Amante is one of Ibiza's most fashionable and romantic…

  • Bettina & Niccolò Corallo

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Few chocolates command such undying devotion, but this family-run transplant from São Tomé and Príncipe elicits freakish enthusiasm for its thin artisan…

  • Blauw

    Utrecht

    Blauw is the place for perfectly cooked Indonesian food; indeed it's hard to imagine better, even in Jakarta. Perfectly blended flavours, right down to…

  • Clover Green

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Dining at hot-shot chef Jean-François Piège's casual bistro is like attending a private party: the galley-style open kitchen adjoining the 20 seats is…

  • L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Squeeze in around the zinc bar and feast on amazing tapas (fried squids, egg and mushrooms, and veal breast with green cabbage) and wines by the glass in…

  • Ore

    Versailles

    Full-length windows frame the Cour d’Honneur and Cour Royale at this resplendent light-flooded restaurant inside the Château de Versailles. Created by…

  • Ao Largo

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Leiria's most enjoyable spot comes courtesy of friendly wine-lover Miguel, who opened a restaurant with his sister and his girlfriend, combined their…

  • Café Saint Régis

    Paris

    Few addresses entice knowing locals across the river, but this vibrant all-rounder does. The international menu, served by waiters in long white aprons,…

  • Bistro 100 Maneiras

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    The Bosnian mastermind behind Bairro Alto's 100 Maneiras also oversees this creatively charged Chiado bistro. Start with the namesake 100 Maneiras Strong…

  • Ristoro Agricolo Montefabbrello

    Elba

    A model of slow and sustainable cuisine, this organic restaurant on the Montefabbrello farm grows its own wheat to make pasta, grapes to make wine and…

  • Drunken Duck

    The Lake District

    Long one of the Lakes' premier dining destinations, the Drunken Duck blends historic pub and fine-dining restaurant. On a wooded crossroads on the top of…

  • Kebapčilnica Destan

    Skopje

    Skopje's best beef kebabs, accompanied by seasoned grilled bread, peppers and a little raw onion, are served at this classic Čaršija place. The terrace is…

  • Madito

    Paris

    Teensy Madito prepares startlingly good Lebanese cuisine daily from scratch (there's no microwave or freezer on the premises). With just 20 seats, you'll…

  • Imogen’s Inn

    Cyprus

    For something different, head to Imogen’s, located at the entrance to the village and resembling a French bistro, with the sounds of jazz and blues…

  • Talbot Yard

    North York Moors National Park

    Across the road from the Talbot Hotel, this huddle of converted stables has been reimagined as an extraordinary food court housing the stuff of gourmands'…

  • Browne's Bar

    County Meath

    Even if you're not touring Slane Castle, don't miss a meal at its bar. Decorated with framed photos of rock stars who've performed at the castle's…

  • O Platanos

    Kythira

    The family behind this charming restaurant say that if you're searching for modern food then you're in the wrong place, but if you prefer to savour hand…

  • Didi's Frieden

    Zürich

    With its unique blend of familiarity and refinement, Didi’s Frieden features among Zürich’s top tables. The look is understated elegance, with wood floors…

  • Zum Kaiser von Österreich

    Krems an der Donau

    The 'Emperor of Austria' is one of Krems' most well-loved upmarket restaurants. Interiors recall a hunting lodge, which sets the scene for menus built…

  • Smoking Goat

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Trotting in on one of London's fleeting flavours of the week, Smoking Goat's modern Thai menu is top notch. The industrial-chic look of exposed brick,…

  • Pakkhús

    Southeast Iceland

    Hats off to a menu that tells you the name of the boat that delivers its star produce. In a stylish harbourside warehouse, Pakkhús offers a level of…

  • Bazaar

    Chueca

    Bazaar’s popularity among the well-heeled Chueca set shows no sign of abating. Its pristine white interior design, with theatre-style lighting and wall…

  • Egget

    Stavanger

    In a clapboard building off Steinkargata, this ramshackle, rough-and-ready eatery is small in size but strong on ambition: the food is modern, creative…

  • Tres Pipos

    Viseu

    You'll need your own wheels but it's well worth searching out this convivial family-run restaurant in Tonda, a small village some 30km southwest of Viseu…

  • 'T Kasteelhof

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    At the 'highest estaminet (traditional Flemish restaurant) in Flanders', facing Cassel's hilltop windmill, you can quaff Flemish beer (including Kassels…

  • Il Sole

    Lake Maggiore

    Aside from relax along the waterfront, the main thing to do in Ranco is call by this fantastic restaurant, with its lake views, beautiful garden and even…

  • Abocar Due Cucine

    Rimini

    Opened in 2014 by the daughter of fabled local restaurateur Tonino Il Lurido (owner of one of Fellini's former haunts), this Argentine-Italian affair…

  • Chiringuito de Ayo

    Nerja

    The menu is listed in nine languages, but the only word you need to understand at beachside Ayo is ‘paella’. They cook the rice dish every day in a huge…

  • Sergio Falaschi

    Northwestern Tuscany

    The most famous macelleria (butcher's shop) in town, run by the same family since 1925, is where most local restaurants buy their outstandingly excellent…

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