Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Kaplan Dağ Restoran

    South Aegean

    'Tiger Mountain' offers superbly prepared local dishes with lashings of olive oil and wild herbs. Seasonal mezes like fish in soya oil and stuffed…

  • Bistro Vive La Vie

    Groningen

    Among Groningen's most sophisticated dining choices is this smart little bistro with sharp black facade and old-world beamed ceiling. Chef Jeroen Sportel…

  • Breddos Tacos

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Started in an East London car park in 2011, Breddos found its first permanent home in Clerkenwell, dishing out some of London's best Mexican grub. Grab…

  • Meert

    Lille

    Famed for its gaufres (waffles) made with Madagascar vanilla, Meert has served kings, viceroys and generals since 1761. The sumptuous chocolate shop's…

  • Eipic

    Belfast

    The finest, seasonal local ingredients are given a creative twist at the flagship restaurant in Michael Deane's portfolio, the Michelin-starred Eipic…

  • Tierra Astur

    Oviedo

    This particularly atmospheric sidrería-restaurant is famous for its prize-winning cider and good-value lunchtime menús. People queue for tables, settle…

  • Le Vieux Logis

    The Dordogne

    Folks come from far and wide for chef Vincent Arnould’s refined, beautifully presented creative cuisine of the Périgord. The ceiling soars over the…

  • Ristorante Giglio

    Lucca

    Splendidly at home in frescoed 18th-century Palazzo Arnolfini, Giglio is stunning. Sip a complimentary prosecco, watch the fire crackle in the marble…

  • White House

    Pamukkale

    Bucking the trend of Pamukkale's ho-hum food, White House packs its dishes with flavour. The sigara boreğı (deep-fried cigar-shaped pastries, often…

  • Çiya Sofrası

    Kadıköy

    Known throughout the culinary world, Musa Dağdeviren's lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) showcases dishes from regional Turkey and is an essential…

  • Chetzeron

    Valais

    Laze on chaises longues at 2112m and congratulate yourself on snagging a spot at one of Swiss Alps' hippest mountain hang-outs – a restyled 1960s cable…

  • Osteria Scottadito

    Gozo

    Energetic owners from northern Italy run this excellent restaurant tucked behind Nadur's church. Cuisine influenced by the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy…

  • Sky Bar & Restaurant

    Bratislava

    Fusion cuisine is prepared with a nod and a wink by experimental chefs at this 7th-floor restaurant. You may not be able to read your menu amid the sultry…

  • Café Galeria House of Wonders

    Cascais

    This fantastically whimsical, Dutch-owned cafe is tucked away in the old quarter. Its astonishingly good Middle Eastern/Mediterranean vegetarian plates,…

  • Vespasia

    Umbria

    Few places elevate Umbria's earthy cuisine to such heights as Michelin-starred Vespasia. Elegantly housed in a 16th-century palazzo and furnished with…

  • Joan Marc Restaurant

    Mallorca

    A total contrast to Inca's dark and traditional cellers is this light, imaginative restaurant. The minimalist decor is softened by nature-themed design…

  • Kolonialen

    Oslo

    When a venture is led by the ex-Maaemo owner, you can guess the food will be extraordinary, and it is. The short menu is a mix of pan-European dishes done…

  • Ee-Usk

    Oban

    Bright and modern Ee-Usk (how you pronounce iasg, Gaelic for fish) occupies a prime pier location. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow diners on two levels to…

  • È Divino

    Capri

    Proudly eccentric (what other restaurant has a bed in its dining room?), this diligent purveyor of Slow Food is a precious secret to those who know it…

  • Restaurant da Adraga

    Portugal

    This legendary seafood restaurant sits on the edge of a small beach below Almoçageme. No fancy techniques or overdressed dining room here – just…

  • La Carmencita

    Chueca

    Around since 1854, La Carmencita is the bar where legendary poet Pablo Neruda was once a regular. The folk of La Carmencita have taken 75 of their…

  • Küff

    Kadıköy

    Ticking all of the hipster boxes (third-wave coffee, vegan food, tattooed baristas, indoor plants), this hugely popular cafe spreads over spaces on both…

  • Côte du Nord

    North & West Coast

    Brilliantly innovative cuisine, wonderfully whimsical presentation and an emphasis on local ingredients are the highlights of the excellent gastronomic…

  • Elephant

    Torquay

    The jumbo on Torquay's fine-dining scene: Michelin-starred and critically lauded, Elephant belongs to chef Simon Hulstone, whose taste for seasonal food …

  • L'Ebbrezza di Noè

    Naples

    A wine shop by day, 'Noah's Drunkenness' transforms into an intimate culinary hot spot by night. Slip inside for vino and conversation with sommelier Luca…

  • Finnhamns Café & Krog

    Stockholm Archipelago

    The kitchen and service at Finnhamns Krog, steps away from the ferry dock, are top notch: classy yet comfortable, and capable of transforming seafood into…

  • Casa Manteca

    Cádiz

    The hub of the Barrio de la Viña fun, with every inch of its walls covered in flamenco, bullfighting and Carnaval paraphernalia, always-busy Casa Manteca…

  • L'Officina

    Perugia

    Gourmet food at everyday prices make L'Officina one of Perugia's hottest dining tickets. Passionate owner Yannis shares his 30 years of Italian food and…

  • Halės Market

    Vilnius

    Traditional market stalls mingle effortlessly with on-trend cafes at Halės Turgavietė, one of the city's oldest food markets, staffed by Russian traders…

  • La Barrocciaia

    Livorno

    Locals speak of La Barrocciaia with great fondness – partly because of a homely interior that’s alive with banter, but also because of its simple but…

  • Papilles

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    No spot in northern Paris satisfies brunch cravings like this hipster coffee house with exposed red brick, velour seating and a menu signed off by Franco…

  • Essenza del Gusto

    Bosa

    For some of Bosa's best seafood – and a Mediterranean view to boot – make a beeline for this high-end local favourite in Bosa Marina. Fresh fish is…

  • Sfogliatella Mary

    Naples

    At the Via Toledo entrance to Galleria Umberto I, this tiny takeaway vendor is widely considered the queen of the sfogliatella. Usually still warm from…

  • Café Carducci

    Verona

    A charming 1920s-style bistro where stylish diners relax in the mirror-lined interior at linen-topped tables set with candles and plates of exquisitely…

  • Gallagher's of Bunratty

    County Clare

    Stone walls, exposed beams, timber panelling and a wood stove make this thatched cottage as enchanting inside as it is out. But the real reason to book is…

  • Il Barcaiolo

    Taormina

    Book five days ahead come summer, when every buongustaio (foodie) and hopeless romantic longs for a table at this fabulous trattoria. Set snugly in a boat…

  • Turl Street Kitchen

    Oxford

    Whatever time you drop into this laid-back, not-quite-scruffy, seductively charming all-day bistro, with its fairy lights and faded-wood tables, you can…

  • Tipografia Alimentare

    Milan

    Take a break from Milan at this laid-back food hub on the Martesana Canal. Run by fresh-food warriors Martina and Mattia, its vegetarian-focused menu…

  • Midsummer House

    Cambridge

    At the region’s top table, chef Daniel Clifford’s double-Michelin-starred creations are distinguished by depth of flavour and immense technical skill…

  • Osteria La Piazzetta dell'Erba

    Assisi

    Tables at this local favourite are always highly coveted: in winter in the cosy stone-vaulted interior, in summer outside on a small, flower-strewn square…

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