Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • L'Aparté

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Slick modern decor and an adorable canine mascot (Charlie) greet you at the door of this wonderful backstreet bistro, where the two-woman team dazzles…

  • Bistro Autour du Beurre

    St-Malo

    This casual bistro showcases the cheeses and butters handmade by the world-famous Jean-Yves Bordier; you'll find his shop next door. At the bistro, the…

  • Vlet in der Speicherstadt

    Hamburg

    Right by the pedestrian bridge, Vlet has three different menus (plus a children's version) and the recurring theme is the intersection between…

  • 5 North St

    The Cotswolds

    This veteran gourmet restaurant is a treat from start to finish, from its splendid 400-year-old timbered exterior to the elegant, inventive creations you…

  • Restaurante Las Termas

    Castilla y León

    This lunchtime restaurant is run by Santiago (a popular name in these parts), who, apart from being a charming host, oversees a menu renowned for the…

  • La Chassagnette

    Camargue

    Surrounded by a vast potager (kitchen garden), which supplies practically all the restaurant's produce, this renowned gourmet table is run by Armand Amal,…

  • Thieving Harry's

    Yorkshire

    Thieving Harry's has all the trappings of a favourite local cafe: friendly faces, a breezy casual vibe, strong coffee and generous brunches, all wrapped…

  • Thymari

    Lefkada

    With tables laid out on a large, sunny terrace surrounded by flowers on a quiet neighbourhood alleyway, this is a delightful place to eat truly…

  • Ristorante La Madia

    Mediterranean Coast

    One of Sicily's finest restaurants, double Michelin-starred La Madia is a labour of love for local-born chef Pino Cuttaia. It serves modern Sicilian…

  • Atrio

    Cáceres

    With a stunning location in the heart of old-town Cáceres, this is Extremadura's top restaurant. Chic contemporary design and service that's both formal…

  • Ston Pyrgo

    Amorgos

    Turn off from the village of Arkesini towards the signposted Tower of Agia Triada (also well worth a visit) and you find this traditional mezedhopoleio …

  • Le Viscos

    Lourdes

    Ex-TV chef Jean-Pierre St-Martin has established his own gastronomic hideaway in St-Savin, 16km south of Lourdes. Known for blending Basque, Breton and…

  • Mount Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Revelling in glorious hilltop views above pretty honey-washed Stanton, just off the Cotswolds Way 3.5 miles southwest of Broadway, this pub is not just…

  • Clouds

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Arguably St Pauli's most prestigious table, Clouds, on the 23rd floor of the Tanzende Türme, is an elegant space with marvellous views out over the city…

  • Emma

    Centro Storico

    Offering brisk but friendly service, a contemporary vibe and excellent food, Emma is an all-round winner. Sit on the front terrace or in the airy interior…

  • Bodegas Campos

    Córdoba

    This atmospheric warren of rooms and patios is a Córdoba classic, and is popular with cordobeses and visitors alike. The restaurant and more informal…

  • Monks at the Pier

    The Burren

    Although vegetarians and carnivores eat well here, seafood is the star at this whitewashed restaurant warmed by log-burning stoves. Think black Head Bay…

  • Aroma Avlis

    Santorini

    Part of the Artemis Karamolegos winery, this terrific restaurant does wonderful things with local ingredients with brilliance and flourish. Go for the…

  • Luna Rossa

    Calabria

    In Terranova di Pollino, Luna Rossa is the highly esteemed restaurant of chef Federico Valicenti. Basilicatan cuisine is perfectly expressed in simple,…

  • La Nostra Paranza

    South Coast

    One of a string of seafood restaurants lined along the harbour front, this bustling trattoria is a real find. The menu is fixed but you won't be short of…

  • L'Astrance

    Paris

    It’s almost two decades since Pascal Barbot’s dazzling cuisine at the twin-Michelin-starred L’Astrance made its debut, but it's shown no signs of losing…

  • Pașalimanı Bistro

    Eastern Mediterranean

    Our favourite new place to eat in Adana is this stylish bistro just north of Atatürk Parkı in the well-heeled Kurtuluș district. In addition to the…

  • Casa Padrino

    Andalucía

    With atmospheric dining by a brick-ring fireplace or on a sunny terrace, Casa Padrino serves scrumptious country fare loosely based on old village recipes…

  • Ayşa

    İzmir

    Serving Bosnian food that is remarkably similar to Turkish home cooking, this stylish lokanta (eatery with ready-made food) in the pretty Abacıoğlu Han…

  • Moksha

    Kaunas

    Moksha reels you in with ambient, plucked-string music, chilli-spiked aromas and personable service. The young hotshot chef from Kerala cooks everything…

  • Fornet de la Soca

    Palma de Mallorca

    Tomeu Arbona is the master baker here. He is also the author of the cookery book: Traditional Cooking in Mallorca and something of a culinary legend in…

  • Vino al Vino

    Southern Tuscany

    Mellow jazz plays on the soundtrack, art adorns every wall and the vibe is friendly at this hybrid cafe and enoteca (wine bar) on Sovana's main street…

  • Rijks

    Amsterdam

    In a beautiful space with huge windows and high ceilings in part of the Rijksmuseum, Rijks was awarded a Michelin star in 2016. Chef Joris Bijdendijk uses…

  • Bitlisli

    Sultanahmet

    Those keen on robust flavours and the liberal application of chilli in their food will be instantly enamoured of the dishes served at this bustling eatery…

  • Almocábar

    Ronda

    Tapas here include montaditos (small pieces of bread) topped with delicacies like duck breast and chorizo. Mains are available in the elegant dining room,…

  • Natta Café

    Como

    Atmosphere counts for a lot in this old stone-arched cafe-cum-bistro-cum–wine bar. Add mood lighting, mezzanine tables, and a trance-y music soundtrack to…

  • Weinhaus Neuner

    Munich

    This Munich institution has been serving Bavarian-Austrian classics and a long wine list for well over 100 years. Take a break from the hop-infused frenzy…

  • Vila Podvin

    The Julian Alps

    Winning plaudits from diners local and foreign, this elegant establishment is 3km east of Linhartov trg, on the 14th-century Grad Podvin Estate. Kitchen…

  • Vietal Kitchen

    Hanover

    Pale-green louvres and bamboo lanterns set a French-colonial vibe for this trendy new Oststadt restaurant offering a modern-fusion take on traditional…

  • Konoba Feral

    Herceg Novi

    A feral is a ship’s lantern, so it’s seafood, not unruly animals, that takes pride of place on the menu. The grilled squid and homemade seafood…

  • Deniz Kızı Balık Lokantası

    Eastern Mediterranean

    The kind of fish restaurant you hope for when visiting the Med, the 'Mermaid' does superfresh fish, simply and with real generosity of spirit. Housed in a…

  • Simbahöllin

    The Westfjords

    Simbahöllin is a cool cafe in a restored 1915 general store with friendly staff serving tasty Belgian waffles during the day and hearty lamb tagines at…

  • Da Mariano

    Procida

    Hugely popular with locals, thanks to simple yet perfectly executed dishes like stuffed calamari and spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams). The…

  • Osteria Boccadoro

    Venice

    The sweetly singing birds in this campo (square) are probably angling for your leftovers, but they don’t stand a chance. Chef-owner Luciano and son Simone…

  • Spielboden

    Valais

    This stylish bergrestaurant, next to the cable-car station of the same name at 2450m, is a real treat. Its unassuming exterior hides a striking 'mountain…

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