Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Hayvore

    Beyoğlu

    Notable lokantas (traditional eateries serving ready-made dishes) are rare in modern-day Beyoğlu, so the existence of this bustling place next to the…

  • Kalas-Kalas

    Bornholm

    The perfect island combination: great coffee, handmade ice cream the locals queue for, picture-perfect rocky coastline out the windows, and beanbags on…

  • Loutraki

    Troödos Mountains

    This fashionable spot, with its minimalist dining room and fabulous valley views, has a refreshingly short menu of primarily grilled choices, including…

  • Bündner Stube

    Chur

    Candlelight and wood panelling create a warm atmosphere in Romantik Hotel Stern's highly regarded restaurant. The chef keeps it fresh and seasonal,…

  • Northcote Hotel

    Northwest England

    One of the finest restaurants in northern England, Northcote's Michelin-starred menu is the unpretentious, delicious creation of chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen…

  • Relais Villa Miraglia

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Suino nero dei Nebrodi (the park's DOC black pork) is the star attraction at the Relais Villa Miraglia's excellent restaurant, where big picture windows…

  • Pane & Vino

    Todi

    It simply doesn't get any more Umbrian than this: a lovely, warm interior with tables set on a rough wooden floor and wall dressers packed with wine…

  • Kardamo

    Pelion Peninsula

    Makrinitsa's finest restaurant enjoys a beautiful perch towards the end of the village. You'll find solid Greek grills, very tender rooster stewed in wine…

  • Agriturismo La Colti

    Costa Smeralda

    Calling all carnivores (or anyone seeking a break from seafood)!: skip lunch and save your appetite for a full-on Sardinian feast at this rustic farmstead…

  • Salt & Sill

    Bohuslän

    Waterside Salt & Sill, attached to a floating boutique hotel, is one of the best seafood restaurants in the region (which is saying something), with an…

  • Mina Restaurante

    Bilbao

    Offering unexpected sophistication and fine dining in an otherwise fairly down-at-the-heels neighbourhood, this riverside restaurant has some critics…

  • Zenkichi

    Berlin

    Romance runs high at this lantern-lit basement izakaya (Japanese pub), which serves faithfully executed gourmet Japanese fare and premium sake in cosy…

  • Mák Bisztró

    Budapest

    The award-winning 'Poppy' offers inventive international dishes that lean in the direction of Hungary from a chalkboard menu that changes daily. Casual…

  • A Carvalheira

    The Minho

    For superb food and an excellent wine list, head for this charming stone-walled restaurant in pretty countryside 5km southeast of town. Order ahead if you…

  • A Tasquinha

    Nazaré

    This exceptionally friendly family affair has been running for 50-plus years, serving high-quality seafood in a pair of snug but prettily tiled dining…

  • Kitchen Ter(re)

    Latin Quarter

    William Ledeuil's third project, Kitchen Ter(re) showcases pasta dishes made from six varieties of ancient grains. But don't write it off as another tired…

  • Torkel

    Vaduz

    Just above the Prince of Liechtenstein's vineyards sits His Majesty’s ivy-clad, Michelin-starred restaurant. The garden terrace has wonderful views of the…

  • Les Tables d'Antan

    Besançon

    Thoughtful service adds finesse to Les Tables d'Antan's rustic cuisine, served beneath dangling farm tools and cartwheels. Potato or pasta gratins (creamy…

  • El Arcediano

    Andalucía

    Always buzzing with locals, this welcoming spot with dangling chandeliers, grapevines painted on the ceiling and tables on the narrow pedestrian lane out…

  • Fellpack

    Keswick

    This on-trend cafe specialises in 'fell pots' – a Lakeland-style Buddha bowl, incorporating an all-in-one meal such as sweet potato and curry, smoked…

  • Pecora Nera

    Agropoli

    Agropoli’s self-proclaimed ‘black sheep’, Pecora Nera has emerged as a new challenger for the title of the town’s ‘best pizza’ and they might just be on…

  • Le Flamboyant

    Auvergne

    Near Riom's clock tower, chef Hervé Klein accents local ingredients with flavours from India, Japan and beyond. Be surprised by seven courses selected by…

  • Café de la Nouvelle Mairie

    Latin Quarter

    Shhhh…just around the corner from the Panthéon but hidden away on a small, fountained square, this hybrid cafe-restaurant and wine bar is a tip-top…

  • Browar Miejski

    Sopot

    It's not just the beer that fills the 250 seats at Sopot's very own microbrewery with punters; the food here has also built up quite a reputation. Filling…

  • M.A.T.E.S.

    Mediterranean Coast

    For traditional Sicilian fare in cosy, rustic surroundings, head for this family-owned and highly recommended Slow Food restaurant in Caltabellotta's…

  • Idol Restaurant Bar

    Fira

    This caldera-edge, three-level restaurant and bar serves up stupendous views and intelligent dishes full of depth, fire and vivacity. The chef dares…

  • À la Gerbe de Blé

    La Rochelle

    Lunch local. Between 10am and 1pm buy a dozen oysters from one of the stands in front of the Marché Central, pay and ask for them to be shucked, then head…

  • Torvehal Bornholm

    Bornholm

    While food elsewhere on the island went gangbusters, Rønne's food scene lagged – but the summer 2017 opening of this food hall in the town's north changed…

  • Sansho

    Prague

    Friendly and informal best describes the atmosphere at this groundbreaking restaurant where British chef Paul Day champions Czech farmers by sourcing all…

  • La Rucola 2.0

    Sirmione

    Calf brains, sea urchins and pigeon breast are some of the more exotic offerings at this Michelin-starred affair tucked behind Sirmione's castle. The…

  • Saaristo

    Helsinki

    Most renowned of Helsinki's island restaurants is the Saaristo, set in a spire-crowned art-nouveau villa on Luoto (Swedish: Klippan), and famous for…

  • Neve di Latte

    Rome

    Behind the MAXXI gallery, opposite the tram terminus, this out-of-the-way gelateria may well be the best in Rome. There are few exotic flavours; rather…

  • Vinum

    Vila Nova de Gaia

    Vinum manages the delicate act of combining 19th-century port-lodge charm with contemporary edge. Peer through to the barrel-lined cellar from the pine…

  • Ristorante Duomo

    Ragusa

    Widely regarded as one of Sicily's finest restaurants, Duomo comprises a cluster of small rooms outfitted like private parlours behind its stained-glass…

  • Al Fogher

    Central Sicily

    This is one of central Sicily's top restaurants, serving sophisticated modern cuisine to a demanding and appreciative clientele. It's about 3km out of…

  • Kuur

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The name means 'shed', but this delightful harbourside restaurant easily confounds any low expectations that name sets. Smoking its own fish, welcoming…

  • Manna

    Noto

    Divided into a hip front bar and sultry back dining rooms, Manna wows with its competent, contemporary creations. Premium produce dictates the menu, which…

  • Suður-Vík

    The South

    The friendly ambience, in a warmly lit building with hardwood floors, exposed beams and interesting artwork, helps to elevate this restaurant beyond its…

  • Smakbyn

    Åland Archipelago

    The brainchild of award-winning chef Michael 'Micke' Björklund, this 'taste village' incorporates a farm shop, cookery courses and a distillery (tours and…

  • Ali Baba

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Multiple recommendations from foodie locals add up to Malta's best Lebanese flavours. This popular restaurant is located in the Gżira district, around 1km…

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