Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Lennons

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Carlow's best dining is amid the arty surrounds of the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art. It's a sleek and stylish space with a patio bordering the…

  • Bakers & Roasters

    De Pijp

    Sumptuous brunch dishes served up at the Brazilian–Kiwi-owned Bakers & Roasters include banana-nutbread French toast with homemade banana marmalade and…

  • Salt

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford's gastronomic star is this intimate, beam-ceilinged bistro. In the semi-open kitchen, owner-chef Paul Foster produces stunning creations…

  • Domnesc

    Wallachia

    This handsome restaurant, with a large terrace, marries the best of clean, modern presentation and traditional food, featuring menu items from the…

  • La Salvaora

    Valencia

    Refined, elegant but not expensive, this intimate spot is decorated with black-and-white portraits of flamenco stars. At first glance, the menu of Spanish…

  • Wolfshöhle

    Freiburg

    With tables set up on a pretty square, Wolfshöhle is a summer-evening magnet. The menu whisks you off on a gastronomical tour of the Mediterranean, with…

  • L’Amandier

    Côte d'Azur

    Young chef Denis Fétisson has brought Roger Vergé’s baby back to its former glory. Set in an old mill, it’s considered casual in these parts, but comes…

  • Mama Baker

    Nice

    Great bakeries abound in France, but even here, truly creative artisanal ones stand out. Witness Mama Baker, where organic grains and speciality…

  • Konoba Nono

    Krk Island

    Just outside the old town, this rustic place is renowned for its Krk cooking and produces its own olive oil, as evidenced by the large traditional press…

  • Skaftfell Bistro

    Seyðisfjörður

    This fabulous bistro-bar and cultural centre is perfect for chilling, snacking and/or meeting locals and artists. There’s a short menu that changes weekly…

  • Restaurant Proteus

    Southwestern Slovenia

    The fanciest place in town: inside is modern and white, with booths fringed by curtains, while the terrace overlooking the main square is a fine vantage…

  • Cava Bodega

    Galway City

    More than 50 regional Spanish tapas dishes are given a gourmet twist by star chef JP McMahon, whose other ventures include Michelin-starred Aniar…

  • Dopolavoro La Foce

    Val d'Orcia

    The founding members of this 1939 dopolavoro (recreational club) would be amazed to see its recent transformation. A stylish interior makeover has endowed…

  • Minotauro

    Taormina

    Tiny Minotauro has an epic reputation for its calorific, made-from-scratch treats. Scan the counters for old-school tempters such as artful marzipan,…

  • Peixes

    Nice

    This chic modern seafood eatery is the latest jewel in the crown of Niçois master restaurateur Armand Crespo. All done up in white-and-turquoise nautical…

  • Mimi’s Restaurant

    Troödos Mountains

    This may not be the most atmospheric spot to eat in town, but ask any local where they like to dine and this is the place they will probably cite. You won…

  • Social Foodies

    Aarhus

    Social Foodies should be applauded for its ethos (it's involved in a number of socially minded programs in Africa), but it also receives loud local…

  • Pepenero

    Northwestern Tuscany

    Chef and TV star Gilberto Rossi is one of the new breed of innovative Tuscan chefs using traditional products to create modern, seasonally driven dishes…

  • Zübeyir Ocakbaşı

    Beyoğlu

    Every morning the chefs at this popular ocakbaşı (grill house) prepare fresh, top-quality meat – spicy chicken wings and Adana kebaps, flavoursome ribs,…

  • La Carboná

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This cavernous, imaginative restaurant occupies an exquisite old bodega set around a suspended fireplace. Delicately presented market-based specialities…

  • La Cristallerie

    Luxembourg City

    Original art nouveau stained glass, gilded timbers, chandeliers and snow-white tablecloths set the stage for one of Luxembourg City's finest dining…

  • Entree Restaurant

    Olomouc

    The highest-rated restaurant in Olomouc and among the top 10 in the country, Entree emphasises locally sourced ingredients and natural materials. Award…

  • O'Dowd's

    Connemara

    Roundstone lobster, Aran Islands hake, plaice and sea bass, local crab and mackerel smoked in-house are sourced off the old stone dock directly opposite…

  • A Quadara

    Salina

    Since opening in 2018, Malfa's newest restaurant has won a loyal following for its delicious, authentic Aeolian cuisine. The menu abounds in seasonal…

  • Restaurant Zigante

    Central & Eastern Istria

    Foodies from afar come to this destination restaurant belonging to Istria's top truffle company, located a few kilometres below Motovun in the village of…

  • La Grotta

    Montepulciano

    Located just below Montepulciano, overlooking the Renaissance splendour of the Chiesa di San Biago, the town's best restaurant serves traditional dishes…

  • Mercado Gastronómico San Albín

    Mérida

    The halls of Mérida's red-washed 20th-century bullring have been transformed into a busy tapas-style hangout. In each alcove, individual stalls deliver…

  • Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop Cafe

    Peak District

    One of the finest places to eat in the Peak District, this bucolic cafe serves hearty breakfasts (eggs Benedict with Chatsworth-cured bacon or salmon;…

  • Trattoria Lo Romanì

    Alghero

    Many Alghero restaurants serve porcetto, Sardinia's classic spit-roasted pork, but few places cook it to such buttery perfection. The crackling is spot on…

  • Yuu Kitchen

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Manga images pout on the walls and birdcages dangle from the ceiling at this fun, relaxed place. Dishes are either bite-sized or designed to be shared,…

  • La Cambusa

    Western Sicily

    The finest Sicilian cheeses and artisan sauces, cured, roasted and marinated meats, veg dishes and breads tempt at this gastronomic butcher's shop and…

  • Agustina

    Sevilla Province

    With its urban-style interior and alfresco seating on a lovely stone plaza, Agustina brings a dash of the contemporary to Cazalla. Its culinary approach…

  • Penderyn

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    The gold and black wood panelled decor sets a refined tone at this restaurant inside Brown's Hotel and the food here lives up to its surroundings. Modern…

  • Chez Pierre

    Arcachon

    Stunning shellfish and seafood to suit most budgets, gracious service and an elegant terrace on the seafront with white tablecloths makes this…

  • Stadtpfeiffer

    Leipzig

    Petra and Deflef Schlegel give deceptively simple-sounding dishes the star treatment, and were deservedly the first in Leipzig to get the Michelin nod…

  • Namu

    Malmö

    Brainchild of Masterchef Sweden winner Jennie Walldén, Namu (meaning 'tree') serves up artfully prepared Korean dishes adapted according to the…

  • Le Saint-Pierre

    Besançon

    Crisp white tablecloths, exposed stone and subtle lighting create an understated backdrop for Le Saint-Pierre's intense flavours: roast lamb in crushed…

  • Fjallakaffi

    North Iceland

    Folks simply passing through Möðrudalur should stop at Fjallakaffi for coffee and homemade kleina (traditional twisted doughnut) or ástarpungur (love ball…

  • Prinz Myshkin

    Munich

    This place is proof, if any were needed, that the vegetarian experience has well and truly left the sandals, beards and lentils era. Ensconced in a former…

  • Substance

    Paris

    A striking contemporary dining room in shades of muted blue is the backdrop for truly original cooking by young-gun chef Matthias Marc: Normandy scallop…

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