Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Le Suquet

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Originally opened by superstar chef Michel Bras in the village of Laguiole in 1999, the food here is steeped in the rustic, country flavours of his youth,…

  • Argo

    Pafos

    Located in a relatively quiet part of Kato Pafos, this place oozes rustic charm with its natural stone, original wooden shutters and walls washed in warm…

  • Nigrum

    Baden-Baden

    This dark, seductive, gold-kissed glamour puss of a restaurant has insiders whispering Michelin star. Profound, season-driven flavours here are presented…

  • Błękitny Pudel

    Sopot

    This top pub-cafe, Sopot's longest survivor, is a real cosy knick-knack fest with the cobbled interior bedecked in wooden tennis rackets, balalaikas,…

  • Ristorante La Pantera Rosa

    Ischia

    In the long line of Ischia's portside eating establishments, the 'pink panther' might be the best. First, there's the owner, Amedeo, a skilled linguist…

  • La Petite Maison de Cucuron

    The Luberon

    If you feel like you've earned a post-hike dinner, you're in luck: Cucuron has its own Michelin-starred bistro, La Petite Maison de Cucuron, where chef…

  • Baraka

    Budapest

    If you only eat in one fine-dining establishment while in Budapest, make it Baraka. You're ushered into the monochrome dining room, where chef André…

  • Kähler Spisesalon

    Aarhus

    This elegant 'salon' charms with plants, lamps, vintage photos and covetable ceramics (made by Kähler, a 175-year-old ceramic company with its flagship…

  • Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras

    Braga

    This colourful eatery with a long bar serves up delectable, weekly changing pratinhos (small plates), from codfish confit with bok choy and noodles, to…

  • Jesús Carrión

    Andalucía

    Devoted chef Jesús heads up the creative kitchen at this wonderful family-run restaurant, which is causing quite the stir with its lovingly prepared,…

  • (R)esistenza Casearia

    Milan

    Street-food guru Giuseppe Zen has done it again with this spectacular cheese bar in the Mercato Comunale. Let them arrange a tasting plate of some of the…

  • Etno Dvaras

    Vilnius

    Yes, this is a chain. Yes, the cutesy 'Lithuanian countryside' theme is over the top. But we love this temple to Lithuanian stodge with all our hearts…

  • Machair Kitchen

    Outer Hebrides

    The restaurant in this community centre and art gallery enjoys a stunning location, with views across the sea to the island of Taransay, and an outdoor…

  • La Svolta

    Elba

    The philosophy here is laudable: use fresh local produce (organic where possible), ensure that the flavours are as natural as possible, and serve the…

  • Kumanyok

    Moldova

    This smart, super-friendly, traditional Ukrainian place is set in a kitsch faux-countryside home, where diners are attended to by a fleet of peasant…

  • Ristorante La Mandragola

    San Gimignano

    Nestled beneath the crumbling walls of the rocca, La Mandragola (The Mandrake) is deservedly popular – book ahead, especially if you're keen to dine in…

  • Riley's Fish Shack

    Northeast England

    Steep timber stairs lead from East St to the beach and this rustic, tucked-away shack. Phenomenal local seafood underpins wood-fired dishes from wraps to…

  • Yann’s at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    On the main road heading east out of town, Crieff's most popular restaurant is run by the eponymous Savoyard who believes in keeping the menu…

  • Sardalye

    Çanakkale

    On the corner of the Aynalı Çarşı, this no-frills place named in honour of a plentiful local fish (sardalya means sardine) serves everything from…

  • Crust

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Settle in for great views on Crust's rooftop terrace high above Spinola Bay and enjoy excellent baking, including homestyle pies and buttery croissants…

  • Schlossbräu Mondsee

    Mondsee

    This sprawling tavern somehow manages to be so much more than a hotel restaurant. It overlooks the main square and the Basilica of St Michael, and has a…

  • John Keogh's

    Galway City

    Dark-wood panelling, snugs, stained glass, antique mirrors, book-lined shelves and blazing open fires set the scene for standout gastropub fare. John…

  • Iki Sandal

    Bodrum Town

    One of the most creative restaurants in town, this place occupies a lovely old stone house and has a front terrace with harbour views. A lot of care has…

  • Campagne

    Kilkenny City

    Chef Garrett Byrne was awarded a Michelin star for this bold, stylish restaurant in his native Kilkenny. He's passionate about supporting local and…

  • Restaurant Mr & Mrs

    Haarlem

    Unexpectedly gastronomic cooking at this tiny restaurant is artfully conceived and presented. Small hot and cold plates designed for sharing, such as…

  • Le Julianon

    Île-de-France

    Framed by blue shutters, this 17th-century stone house contains Senlis' best restaurant. Cutting-edge flavour combinations include Lozère sausage with fig…

  • Panorama Gourmet

    Vilnius

    Vilnius' best food court, inside the eponymous shopping mall, is a favourite haunt of local foodies. Standout offerings include steaks by Bučeris, Gan Bei…

  • A Eira do Mel

    Sagres

    A rustic former farmhouse 9km north of Sagres is the atmospheric setting for José Pinheiro's lauded slow-food cooking. Seafood is landed in Sagres, with…

  • Bistro Quai

    Luxembourg

    Bistro Quai's glass-box dining room and decked timber terrace look across the Moselle to Germany. Premium local ingredients star in dishes such as…

  • Zur Forelle

    Ulm

    Since 1626, this low-ceilinged tavern has been convincing wayfarers (Einstein included) of the joys of seasonal Swabian cuisine. Ablaze with flowers in…

  • Résvés

    Guimarães

    The upstairs restaurant and the downstairs bar are equally inviting at this newcomer opposite one of Guimarães prettiest squares. Feast on tapas or…

  • Mourgá

    Thessaloniki

    Elegant and relaxed, yet serious about everything that issues from its open kitchen, Mourgá is everything that's delightful about Greek food, Thessaloniki…

  • Due Mori

    The Veneto

    If ever there was a table with a view, the dining room of Due Mori provides it, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Asolo and the layered Veneto…

  • À la Part des Anges

    Valais

    There aren't many places you can tuck into a 'medieval menu' in an 800-year-old medieval castle. À la Part des Anges is proving popular inside Château de…

  • Primrose Restaurant

    Derry (Londonderry)

    In its chic new Strand Rd premises, Primrose has expanded beyond home baking and brunches. Owners Ciaran (a butcher) and Melanie (a baker) Breslin have…

  • Gostilna Pri Lojzetu

    Vipava Valley

    For gourmands, this is a must. Make an advance booking, and make the trip 2km north of Vipava to Dvorec Zemono, a frescoed mansion built in 1680. Here,…

  • La Montgolfière

    Monaco

    Monégasque chef Henri Geraci has worked in some of the Riviera's top restaurants, but he's now happily settled at his own establishment down a shady…

  • Christian Etienne

    Avignon

    If it's the full-blown, fine-dining French experience you're after, then Monsieur Etienne's much-vaunted (and Michelin-starred) restaurant is the place to…

  • Café Orphée

    Regensburg

    Claiming to be the Frenchiest bistro east of the Rhine – it really is like being teleported to 1920s Paris – this visually pleasing, always bustling…

  • La Botteghina

    Alghero

    Cool, casual dining in a stylish centro storico setting – with blond-wood decor and low sandstone arches – is what La Botteghina is all about. In keeping…

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