Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Fat Duck

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Arguably the most famous restaurant in the country, the Fat Duck is the flagship property of whiz-bang chef Heston Blumenthal. A pioneer of ‘molecular’…

  • Brasserie Most

    Moscow

    Moscow's most venerated and erudite restaurateur Alexander Rappoport shares his love for regional French cuisine in this classy and expensive place on…

  • Dauth-Schneider

    Frankfurt am Main

    With a history stretching back to 1849 (the basement housed an apple winery), this convivial tavern is a wonderful place to sample both the local drop and…

  • Trattoria Trippa

    Milan

    Having honed his skills at Michelin-starred St Hubertus in the Dolomites, chef Diego Rossi and blogger Peter Caroli now have their own restaurant. As the…

  • Gregory's Garden

    Dingle Peninsula

    This cute cottage restaurant in the middle of Castlegregory village takes the claims of 'locally sourced produce' very seriously indeed, pairing the likes…

  • Vacanal

    Murcia

    Smart, spacious and modern, this Argentine restaurant focuses on meat. There are some great mixed-grill specials, but the real highlights are the sizeable…

  • Ghan House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    The restaurant at boutique hotel Ghan House is renowned for its classic multicourse menus (no à la carte) incorporating its own breads, stocks, ice creams…

  • Pension Kladská

    Bohemia

    This tiny hideaway, in the middle of the woods about 7km north of the spa area, serves arguably the very best food in all of West Bohemia. The menu is…

  • Primi Ballat

    Istanbul

    Primi Ballat has a casual cafe ambience but a serious focus on food. Breakfast is Turkish (and very good), but other meals are emphatically Italian…

  • La Coquerie

    Sète

    Prepare to be wowed: some of Languedoc's most exquisite dining is at chef Anne Majourel's Michelin-starred premises. She shuns menus (fixed-price meals)…

  • Gentéki

    Macedonia

    Don't doubt the commitment to 'slow food' at this cosy corner restaurant on the Sakoulevas River. The telltale snail isn't for show: the owner (who found…

  • Cheese Press

    County Clare

    Everything you need for a riverside picnic or a packed lunch for a Burren hike is on offer at this enticing deli. Organic Irish cheeses include St Tola…

  • Ristorante Enzo

    Siena

    The epitome of refined Sienese dining, Da Enzo, as it is popularly called, welcomes guests with a complimentary glass of prosecco (sparkling wine) and…

  • Bistro Apetit

    Zagreb

    High up on villa-lined Jurjevska steet, this restaurant run by chef Marin Rendić, who previously worked at Copenhagen's Noma, serves up Zagreb's suavest…

  • Magoga

    Cartagena

    Elegant dining areas and an open kitchen characterise this smart white-exteriored local on a nondesript pedestrian boulevard off Calle Carlos III. The…

  • Lindin

    The Golden Circle

    Owned by Baldur, an affable, celebrated chef, Lindin could be the best restaurant for miles. In a sweet little silver house, with simple decor and wooden…

  • Weinwirtschaft Friedrich-Wilhelm

    Trier

    A historical former wine warehouse with exposed brick and joists now houses this superb restaurant. Creative dishes incorporate local wines, such as trout…

  • Starfish

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This attractive, very welcoming restaurant does simple, stylish seafood of brilliant quality. A great variety of specials – anything from classic French…

  • Nangalarruni

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Famous throughout Sicily for its delicious dishes featuring forest mushrooms and wild boar, Giuseppe Carollo's eatery deserves equal renown for its…

  • A Cozinha

    Guimarães

    Awarded a Michelin star in November 2018 after only two years in business, António Loureiro's intimate restaurant is Guimarães' newest go-to address. The…

  • Antiochia

    Beyoğlu

    Dishes from the southeastern city of Antakya (Hatay) are the speciality here. Cold and hot mezes are equally delicious (try the grilled cheese), pides and…

  • La Cantina del Macellaio

    Reggio Calabria

    One of the best restaurants in Reggio, serving maccheroni al ragù di maiale (handmade pasta with pork sauce) and involtini di vitello (veal rolls) in an…

  • Pierre

    Rotterdam

    Like many locals, we love visiting Pierre at all times of the day. At breakfast, the croissants are buttery; at lunch the baguettes have delectable…

  • Knitsley Farm Shop & Cafe

    Northeast England

    It's worth stopping off 12 miles northwest of Durham en route to Northumberland National Park and Hadrian's Wall to stock up on Knitsley Farm Shop's…

  • Watson’s Bistro

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Hidden in a verdant garden setting in the lee of the town wall, Watson's marries French bistro cooking with quality local ingredients. Everything is…

  • Le Beauséjour

    Côte d'Azur

    The stuff of Provençal lunch dreams, 'Beautiful Stay' serves delicious local fare in a buttermilk house with front terrace overlooking Gorbio's village…

  • Munchies

    Northern Malta

    Multiple recommendations from local accommodation owners and an absolute waterfront location put Munchies near the top of Mellieħa's eateries. The menu…

  • Fes Turkish Barbecue

    Kreuzberg

    If you like a DIY approach to dining, give this innovative Turkish restaurant a try. Perhaps borrowing a page from the Koreans, it requires you to cook…

  • Château de Villa

    Valais

    All turreted towers and centuries-old beams, Sierre’s showpiece château rolls out a royal banquet of a raclette – taste five different types of raclette…

  • Stambolijski

    Niš

    This upscale, standout New Balkan restaurant elegantly occupies the oldest preserved home in Niš (dating to 1878) and is easily the city's top dining…

  • Mittermeier

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Supporters of the Slow Food movement and deserved holders of a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this hotel restaurant pairs punctilious craftsmanship with top-notch…

  • Mezze

    Eskişehir

    Aegean-style feasting in deep Anatolia. The shared plates and seafood here brings to mind lazy lunches along Turkey's western coastline. Choose your fish,…

  • Ristorante Vicari

    Noto

    Low-slung lamps spotlight linen-clad tables at Vicari, and rightfully so. In the kitchen is young-gun chef Salvatore Vicari, who thrills with his…

  • Allotment

    Dover

    Dover’s best dining spot plates up local fish and meat from around Canterbury, seasoned with herbs from the tranquil garden out back, for breakfast, lunch…

  • Terrone

    Southern Malta

    Seasonal, sustainable and local are all important at Terrone, where the menu is adjusted on a daily basis. Sit inside the chic interior enlivened with…

  • Paradiso

    Cork City

    A contender for best restaurant in town of any genre, Paradiso serves contemporary vegetarian dishes, including vegan fare: how about corn pancakes filled…

  • Beau-Rivage da Domenico

    Bernese Oberland

    Beau-Rivage da Domenico serves Italian food with the warmth and generosity of the Bel Paese in a graceful old-world building. High-quality, seasonal…

  • El Poblet

    Valencia

    This upstairs restaurant, overseen by famed Quique Dacosta and with Luis Valls as chef, offers elegance and fine gastronomic dining at prices that are…

  • Ristorante Santa Rughe

    Eastern Sardinia

    Up in the village proper, this rustic restaurant serves hearty local fare such as roast veal, grilled pork chops and gnocchetti with saffron, mint and…

  • Azur

    Limerick City

    Georgian architecture meets modern design at this elegant venue – one of Limerick's best dining experiences. Service is professional but relaxed, the wine…

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