Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • La Rebotica

    Extremadura

    This refined restaurant in the heart of Zafra's old town delivers with its traditional meaty menu (note the innovative twists) and subtly sophisticated…

  • Zoi

    Split

    Accessed by a discreet door on the waterfront promenade, this upstairs restaurant serves sophisticated modern Mediterranean dishes that look as divine as…

  • Toque

    Palma de Mallorca

    A father-and-son team run this individual little place with real pride and warmth. The food is Belgian-meets-Mallorcan (perhaps steak tartar with fries…

  • Li Mori

    San Teodoro

    A genuine slice of rustic island life, Li Mori dishes up a generous spread of Sardinian dishes in a convivial farm setting. Loosen a belt notch for…

  • Bodega La Guindilla

    Castellón Province

    Sit around barrels, grab an outdoor table or head downstairs to the dining room at this bright corner spot, an expansion of its crowded Calle Barracas…

  • Kanada-Ya

    The West End

    In the debate over London's best ramen, we're still voting for this one. With no reservations taken, queues can get impressive outside this tiny and…

  • Manolis Tastes

    Dodecanese

    In a handsome 19th-century neoclassical building (and former Italian Police station), Manolis Tastes has a roof terrace and upstairs lounge, and fine…

  • El Pescador

    Graz

    A veritable wave of seafood scents will strike you when you enter this place, which serves a range of delicious specialities from the seas, heavily…

  • La Table d'Antoine

    Auvergne

    Abstract portraits and high-backed chairs create a boutique feel at this temple to French fine dining. Choose from flavour pairings like char in…

  • Ginhaus Deli

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Specialising in two of the very finest things in life (gin and cheese), this hip deli-cafe also serves cooked breakfasts, filled baguettes, quiches, tarts…

  • First Coast

    Edinburgh

    This popular neighbourhood bistro has a striking main dining area with sea-blue wood panelling and stripped stonework, and a short and simple menu…

  • Restaurante O Barradas

    Silves

    The star choice for foodies is this converted farmhouse 4.5km south of Silves, which utilises sustainably sourced fish and organic meat and vegetables in…

  • Brighton Gastronomiko

    Meteora & Thessaly

    The old Palaia warehouse district is home to this handsome open-kitchen eatery started by two Greek friends who met at university in Brighton, England…

  • Le Sisisi

    Clermont-Ferrand

    Just off cathedral square, this understated little restaurant has Clermont's most coveted tables. Le Sisisi's deft balance of sweet and savoury – spiced…

  • O Tonel

    Tavira

    Contemporary Portuguese cuisine is complemented by a striking dining room of scarlet walls and azulejos. Begin with petiscos like chorizo sautéed in…

  • Strandfield

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    On a working farm, this skylit, retrofitted barn houses a wondrous bakery, deli, florist and homewares shop as well as an all-organic vegetarian cafe. For…

  • Experience by Fuster

    Andalucía

    Aracena's home-grown celebrity chef Javier Fuster created an instant sensation when he opened this casual downtown restaurant in 2019. Sourcing…

  • Field

    Staré Město

    This Michelin-starred restaurant is unfussy and fun. The decor is an amusing art-meets-agriculture blend of never-used farmyard implements and minimalist…

  • Bistro Cafe Friends

    Moravia

    This modern bistro feels like a touch of urban sophistication in sleepy Telč. Food runs the gamut from sandwiches and tapas–style small plates to quiches…

  • Restauracja Buda

    Carpathian Mountains

    This family-run restaurant, 1km southwest of the Rynek, is easily the best in Krosno. Expect excellent traditional Polish cooking such as duck fillet with…

  • Casa Pardina

    Aragón

    Casa Pardina is a very special restaurant where the food is based on traditional Aragonese home cooking yet also exudes contemporary creativity, and the…

  • Café Sprüngli

    Zürich

    Sit down for cakes, chocolate, ice cream and exquisite coffee drinks at this epicentre of sweet Switzerland, in business since 1836. You can have a light…

  • Museumscaféen

    Skagen

    For lunch or a cuppa in a magical setting, head to the Garden House cafe at Skagens Museum, serving lunchtime dishes plus a super spread of home-baked…

  • Locanda 4 Cuochi

    Verona

    With its open kitchen, urbane vibe and hotshot chefs, you're right to expect great things from Locanda. Culinary acrobatics play second fiddle to prime…

  • Iydea

    Brighton & Hove

    Even by Brighton’s high standards, the food at this multi-award-winning vegetarian cafe is a treat. The daily-changing choices of curries, lasagnes,…

  • El Poli

    Murcia Province

    With a traditional varnished wood interior, albeit with a shipboard feel, this looks like another barrio cafe until you realise that the menu is all…

  • Mint & Mustard

    Cardiff

    Leather-backed chairs and mint and mustard decor are the sleek setting for a toothsome insight into the wonderful cuisine of the southern Indian state of…

  • Locanda di Corte

    Bosa

    Wriggle through Bosa's backstreets to discover this sweet local trattoria on a secluded cobblestoned square. Owners Angelo and Angela work the small…

  • Le Servan

    Paris

    Ornate cream-coloured ceilings with moulded cornices and pastel murals, huge windows and wooden floors give this neighbourhood neobistro near Père…

  • El Rincón de Juan Carlos

    Tenerife

    One of the island's best dining choices, this superb Michelin-starred restaurant is just off the main plaza. There's a marked leaning towards seafood: try…

  • Sztuka Mięsa

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Leading Polish cuisine to the next level, this excellent restaurant works with a range of local providers to serve superb dishes featuring local meats…

  • Aguglia Persa

    Agrigento

    Set in a mansion with a leafy courtyard just below the train station, this place is a welcome addition to Agrigento's fine-dining scene. Opened in 2015 by…

  • Quay West

    County Donegal

    A light-filled, contemporary dining room is an inviting setting to sample local seafood (Donegal bay mussels, Burtonport crab, Killybegs smoked haddock)…

  • Re di Macchia

    Montalcino

    Husband-and-wife team Antonio and Roberta run this relaxed eatery in the centre of town with great aplomb. Roberta's cooking is much more sophisticated…

  • Pantheon

    Dodecanese

    Look for the octopus drying outside – hence its local moniker 'the octopus place'. This whitewashed belle with Aegean-blue chairs and soaring village…

  • La Petite Iglesia

    Southern Mallorca

    Inhabiting the shell of a little sandstone church, with outdoor tables under the trees, this atmospheric place serves up terrific French home cooking…

  • Vila Joya Restaurant

    Albufeira

    Helmed by Austrian chef Dieter Koschina, this fine-dining restaurant in the Vila Joya resort was Portugal's first to gain two Michelin stars. Koschina…

  • Josie's Lakeview House

    Beara Peninsula

    Captivating views over Glanmore Lake accompany scrumptious, home-cooked food at Josie's, set on a hill above the water. Choose from salads and sandwiches…

  • Restavracija Mak

    Maribor

    The restaurant itself, in Obrežje across the Drava River, may not look like much, but you're here for the food not some grand dining hall. Owner-chef…

  • Vausti

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Kotka's finest dining is at charcoal-hued Vausti, attached to Kotka’s concert hall. The seasonal menu highlights local produce: sample the catch of the…

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