Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Il Geranio

    Capri

    Time to pop the question or quell those predeparture blues? The terrace at this sophisticated spot offers heart-stealing views over the pine trees to…

  • Bodega de la Ardosa

    Madrid

    Tucked away on the cusp of Calle de Ponzano, Madrid's (and Chamberí's) most happening bar and tapas street, this fine relic and local institution serves…

  • Carnayo

    Ionian Islands

    Paxi's finest restaurant, 400m up from central Gaïos, serves local food that’s head and shoulders above what's on offer at the harbourfront tavernas, for…

  • El Camino

    Palma de Mallorca

    Worthy of all the hype, this new concept tapas bar is super stylish with coffered ceilings, oak panelling, mosaic tiles and a long marble bar from where…

  • QuitaPenas

    Valldemossa

    Spread over three stone-clad rooms in a former simple village house, this unpretentious tapas bar serves highly appertising takes on pa amb oli (bread…

  • Les Garçons

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Gourmets in the know flock to this stylish address, buried in Villefranche's rabbit warren of ancient old-town backstreets. In summer tables sprawl…

  • Parqiet

    Rotterdam

    The wild flowers in Kilner jars, terrace seating and striped deckchairs on the front lawn all contribute to the charm of this cafe in a former coach house…

  • Franchin

    Nice

    White linen tablecloths give this upmarket brasserie an air of formality, but the friendly service dispels any notions of stuffiness, and the food is…

  • Comme Chez Soi

    Brussels

    The name evokes cooking just like ‘at home’, but unless you have a personal chef crafting North Sea lobster salad with black truffles and potatoes, sole…

  • Coria

    Central Sicily

    Caltagirone's top restaurant is an established address on the island's fine-dining circuit. Its reputation rides on innovative, visually arresting cuisine…

  • Kalokeri

    Antiparos

    This imaginative restaurant on the main street executes modern Greek dishes with flair and a real understanding of seasonal ingredients. There's the tang…

  • Skanörs Fiskrögeri

    Skåne

    By the harbour, this marine-chic restaurant is a must for seafood lovers, as its harbourside location and white smokehouse chimneys attest. The fish soup…

  • Hook & Ladder

    Limerick City

    A haven of understated style and a champion of local produce, this cafe set in a converted bank building epitomises Limerick's foodie scene. Exquisite…

  • Arjeplog Vilt & Kafé

    Lappland

    Just over from the museum, this place has it all, from snacks to dried salmon, reindeer pelts, sausages and souvenirs for sale. Don't miss the special…

  • Langhoff & Juul

    Aarhus

    Ticking all the right boxes, Langhoff & Juul is a rustic, informal space in the Latin Quarter, where the casual setting belies the accomplished food…

  • Coal Miners' Bar & Grill

    Longyearbyen

    A renovation of this former mining mess hall has transformed it into one of Longyearbyen's coolest venues. There's warming decor, fabulous charcoal…

  • Tiempo de Ensueño

    Albarracín

    This sleek, light-filled dining room comes with attentive but discreet service and changing menus of innovative food that you'll remember. The venison was…

  • El Pasaje de Zabalburu

    Murcia

    It's difficult to imagine tastier tapas than the inventive, exquisite creations at this bar on the west side of the centre. Grab a pew at the long bar and…

  • La Petite Madeleine

    Wallonia

    Petite indeed in size, but flexing grand culinary muscles, this place offers beautifully presented modern gastronomic fare, with more than a nod to the…

  • Tusculum

    Karlovy Vary

    The best lunch or dinner option in town, Tusculum features organic, locally sourced ingredients. The small menu focuses on traditional favourites like…

  • Tima-Irma

    Mostar

    Despite the constant queues at this insanely popular little grill joint, the staff maintain an impressive equanimity while delivering groaning platters of…

  • Uoksas

    Kaunas

    There's an organic quality to the decor – lots of plants, chairs covered in faux lichen – the menu changes according to the seasons and chef Artūras…

  • Adam's Bar & Bistro

    Moravia

    Proof that location can be deceiving. Cosy Adam's is situated inside the Třebíč bus terminal, the least likely place you'd expect to find food of this…

  • Niko'las

    Sofia

    The menu boasts a 'taste of the Balkans with an Asian twist', which undersells the amazing food on offer here. Expect the likes of smoked trout topped…

  • Table 22

    Cannes

    Discover why Noël Mantel is the hotshot of the Cannois gastronomic scene at his refined old-town restaurant. Service is stellar and the seasonally…

  • Bar dell'Orso

    Central Tuscany

    Known throughout the region for the affordability and excellence of its food, the Bear Bar bustles from morning to night and is a great place to grab a…

  • Maki

    Ålesund

    In a nautical cellar space of the hip Hotel Brosundet, this first-rate seafooderie is Ålesund's most creative and interesting place for a fine-dining…

  • Casa José

    Spain

    The quietly elegant Casa José is packed on weekends with madrileños (people from Madrid) drawn by the beautifully prepared meats and local dishes with…

  • Wyatt & Jones

    Kent

    Broadstairs’ best gastronomical offering is this contemporary British restaurant just a few steps off the beach. Savour unashamedly local dishes such as…

  • Mine Restaurant

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Italian restaurants may be a dime a dozen but Mine's decor, menu and service all blend together as perfectly as a Sicilian stew. The Berlin outpost of…

  • Bevanda

    Opatija

    A marble pathway leads to this striking restaurant, which enjoys a huge ocean-facing terrace complete with Grecian columns and hip monochrome seating. The…

  • Bongo Nyah

    Southern Malta

    Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours all mingle on Bongo Nyah's eclectic menu. A quirky cocktail list, Gozo's Lord Chambray craft beers on tap…

  • Tante Nel

    Rotterdam

    Differing from traditional patat (fries) stands in a number of crucial ways, Tante Nel has pleasant street-side seating where its many and varied regulars…

  • Fouquet

    Den Haag

    The three-course 'market fresh' menu at this elegant restaurant is an excellent and bargain-priced introduction to Sebastiaan de Bruijn's seasonally…

  • Integral

    Figueres

    A short stroll from the Teatre-Museu Dalí, cheery casual Integral prepares some of the best vegetarian dishes for miles around. Perch at the marble-topped…

  • Enzo

    Minsk

    A hip and happening bistro worthy of the hip and happening street that it’s on, Enzo is justifiably popular, mainly for its burgers and succulent steaks…

  • Güntherska

    Uppsala

    An 1870 grande dame of a cafe that enjoys an exemplary position with terraced seating across from the river, and an elegant interior with regency-style…

  • Bellaverd

    Northern Mallorca

    Sit in a gorgeous setting under the canopy of an ancient fig tree in the courtyard garden of this arty enclave, which hosts the occasional sculpture…

  • Augustine

    Malá Strana

    Hidden away in the historic Augustine Hotel (check out the ceiling fresco in the bar), this sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant is well worth seeking out…

  • Parisella's of Conwy Ice Cream

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    This kiosk on the quay sells a selection of what may well be the best ice cream in Wales. Among Parisella's 60-plus flavours are such delights as…

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