Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Viridiana

    Madrid

    Chef Abraham García is a much-celebrated Madrid figure and his larger-than-life personality is reflected in Viridiana’s menu. Many influences are brought…

  • SAM Powiśle

    Warsaw

    A large communal table dominates this slick bakery, deli and cafe that aims to use organic produce from local farmers and suppliers in its dishes. It's…

  • C'era Una Volta

    Positano

    Calling like a siren to any cash-poor budget traveller who thought Positano was for celebs only, this heroically authentic trattoria at the top of town…

  • Meltemi

    Dodecanese

    Open all year, this atmospheric spot – whose traditional artefacts accessorise a handsome wood-and-tile interior – is an ouzerie come mezedhopoleio (place…

  • Le Patch

    The Ardennes

    Appetising aromas of fried garlic intermingle with jazzy music, dangling creepers and a ceiling hung with cookery utensils to create a multisensory treat…

  • La Golmotte

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    This farm-style inn is well worth the 3km trek up the main road towards Col de Guéry. Regional classics like cheesy truffade and pounti (a prune-studded…

  • L'O de Source

    The Ardennes

    Putting their energies into superb, refined food rather than fussy decor, L'O de Source offers a very short menu of gourmet offerings in a paired-back but…

  • Grill Bistro Parma

    Budva

    A good grill (roštilj) is easy to find in meat-loving Montenegro, but if you're looking for one that's great, get your carnivorous self to Parma post…

  • Calğalıq Restoranı

    Azerbaijan

    The most characterful restaurant for miles around, Calğalıq is packed with more antique handicrafts than the average museum and the enchanted garden is…

  • Can Solé

    Barcelona

    Behind imposing wooden doors, this elegantly old-school restaurant with white-cloth tables, white-jacketed waiters and photos of celebrity customers has…

  • 1552

    Eger

    With a name like this, the stunning new 1552 has just got to be up in the castle. The upscale menu, created by Budapest-trained chef Matyás Hegyi, offers…

  • Pepa Pla

    L'Eixample

    An old bookshop graced by original check-tiled floors and exposed-brick walls is the setting for this outstanding venture from the team behind El Born's…

  • Restaurante Gaby

    Aragón

    The restaurant at Casa Blasquico is a delightful place to eat, with an intimate wood-beamed dining room plus a small outside terrace overlooking a cobbled…

  • Sal de Riso

    Minori

    Pasticceria? Yes. Cafe? Yes. Gelateria? Yes. Sal de Riso is all these things and more: an emporium of edible sweetness that will make your eyes pop out…

  • Zu den 12 Aposteln

    Frankfurt am Main

    Glowing with sepia-toned lamplight, the 12 Apostles has ground-floor and cellar dining rooms serving traditional German dishes: Matjes (herring) with sour…

  • Foyer & Reading Room at Claridge's

    The West End

    Refreshing the better sort of West End shopper since 1856, the jaw-dropping Foyer and Reading Room at Claridge's, refulgent with art-deco mirrors and a…

  • Strawberry Tree

    County Wicklow

    There's organic, and then there's certified organic – and this elegant country-style restaurant at Brook Lodge was Ireland's first to be classified as…

  • Magasinet Härön

    Bohuslän

    Within a stone’s throw of the sea in an 1847 fisherman’s magasinet (depot), this seafood star is located…

  • Foodhallen

    Amsterdam

    This glorious international food hall in soaring ex-tram sheds has food stands surrounding an airy open-plan eating area. Some are offshoots of popular…

  • Terra Utópica

    Mértola

    The most atmospheric place for a meal in the old town, Terra Utópica has two small antique-filled dining rooms (one with a roaring fire on cold nights)…

  • Osteria del Borgo

    Cilento Coast

    From your perch on the stone terrace, you’ll hear your order loudly repeated to the chef (ie Mamma), followed by the requisite banging of pots and pans…

  • La Table de Pierre Reboul

    Aix-en-Provence

    Pierre Reboul’s renowned restaurant has moved from central Aix to the aristocratic Château de la Pioline, a suitably smart location for his high-class…

  • Samuel Fox

    Peak District

    In the Hope Valley village of Bradwell, 2.5 miles southeast of Castleton, this enchanting inn owned by pedigreed chef James Duckett serves exceptional…

  • Du Pain et des Idées

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This traditional bakery with an exquisite interior from 1889 is famed for its naturally leavened bread, orange-blossom brioche and flavoured escargots …

  • La Pequeña Taberna

    Murcia

    Look for the cascade of market vegetables outside the door when locating this quality restaurant, which isn't quite as small as it claims. Excellent…

  • Jardim das Oliveiras

    Monchique

    High up in the hills, this local secret has dining rooms with crackling open fires, farming implements and black-and-white photos, and a magical garden…

  • Ktima Petra

    Dodecanese

    For one of Patmos' wholesome and genuine foodie experiences, don't miss this winner, located at Petra Beach. The setting – under a shaded terrace…

  • Almond Tree

    Pafos

    Almond Tree serves contemporary Asian-inspired flavours to titillate the palate. Try the crab cakes with Thai coconut curry, a speciality, or one of the…

  • Café Azul

    Tarifa

    This long-established Italian-run cafe with eye-catching blue-and-white Morocco-inspired decor whips up some of the best breakfasts in Andalucía. You'll…

  • Café Savoy

    Malá Strana

    The Savoy is a beautifully restored Austrian-era cafe, with smart, suited waitstaff and a Viennese-style menu of hearty soups, salads, roast meats and…

  • Villa Regia

    Košice

    Seafood, big steaks and vegetarian dishes like mascarpone risotto get artistic treatment in a rustic setting at this antique-laden restaurant and…

  • Porthminster Beach Café

    St Ives

    This is no ordinary beach cafe: it's a full-blown bistro with a gorgeous sun-trap terrace and a superb Mediterranean-influenced menu, specialising in…

  • Belmonte

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Run by two welcoming sisters, this tiny, down-to-earth rust-walled bodega in the southern Barri Gòtic whips up beautifully prepared Tarragona-style small…

  • Los Albardinales

    Andalucía

    Los Albardinales is an award-winning organic olive-oil producer. At this, their roadside mill, you can see how the oil is pressed and sample it at their…

  • Kafe Kjelen

    Nordland

    On a promontory overlooking the maelstrom, this warm and wonderful little cafe is gorgeous. Run by the same family since 1955, it does a simple menu that…

  • Garopapilles

    Bordeaux

    Reservations are essential at this Michelin-starred restaurant and wine cellar where vins d'auteur (carefully curated wines by small regional wine…

  • Trattoria dal Billy

    Manarola

    Hidden off a narrow lane in the upper reaches of town, the Trattoria dal Billy fires up some of the best seafood dishes anywhere in Cinque Terre. Start…

  • L'Avant-Poste

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    'Eco-responsible' is the tasty buzzword at the second outpost of Les Résistants, in a former wig shop in the earthy 10e. Fresh, seasonal produce is…

  • Il Pescatore del Canevone

    Rimini

    This contemporary, family-run seafooder sits steps from Museo della Città and Domus del Chirurgo but you'd never know it – its fuss-free demeanour is…

  • Ma Table en Ville

    Burgundy

    Balancing top-of-the-line gastronomy with an unfailingly welcoming atmosphere, this husband-and-wife venture is a total gem. Chef Gilles Bérard brings…

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