Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Sweet Root

    Vilnius

    Led by the seasons, Sweet Root pairs locally sourced ingredients – pike and nettles, beetroot leaves and chanterelles – and presents them in a smart…

  • Ćićkova Čarda

    Adriatic Coast

    Seemingly constructed Robinson Crusoe–style from flotsam and jetsam, this very atmospheric restaurant on the Ada Bojana side of the river serves lots of…

  • Lord Byron

    Ios

    Near the main square in Hora, coming here is like entering a curiosity shop, filled with masks, vintage ads, and other quirky memorabilia from the owner's…

  • Kuu

    Helsinki

    Traditional Finnish fare is given a sharp, contemporary twist at Kuu, which creates seasonal dishes from local ingredients that could include reindeer…

  • Saphyre

    Belfast

    Spectacularly set inside the 1924 Ulsterville Presbyterian Church (behind an interior-design showroom), Saphyre serves some of the most sophisticated…

  • Cafe Regatta

    Helsinki

    In a marvellous waterside location, this historic rust-red wooden cottage is scarcely bigger than a sauna, but has great outdoor seating on the bay. You…

  • Fisa Roufa

    Ioannina

    This classic all-hours restaurant has a visitor-friendly format: pick from the dazzling array of prepared dishes on the steam table (soups, roast lamb,…

  • Culinarium

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    In new intimate premises a couple of blocks inland from the shore (though there are harbour views from the dining room), head here for a truly gourmet…

  • Le Tilleul

    Côte d'Azur

    Considering its location on the remparts, this place could have easily plumbed the depths of a typical tourist trap. But it hasn’t. Instead, divine and…

  • Root 81

    Malta

    A subtle pun on the bus route (81) that used to link Valletta and Rabat, Root 81 is one of the more modern bistros enlivening the dining scene around…

  • Casa Duque

    Segovia

    Cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) has been served at this atmospheric mesón (tavern) since the 1890s. For the uninitiated, try the menú de degustación…

  • W Starej Piekarni

    Małopolska

    This bakery-cafe looks a bit tumbledown from the outside but inside you'll savour the kind of homestyle cooking people claim their grandmother perfected…

  • Ieti

    Kaunas

    The chef here has a light and sure touch, and a flair for ingredient pairings that sees mostly locally sourced meat and fresh produce transformed into…

  • Kornhauskeller

    Bern

    Fine dining takes place beneath vaulted frescoed arches at Bern’s ornate former granary, now a stunning cellar restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine…

  • Tasty Kitchen by La Vie

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    The little sister of Osnabrück's triple Michelin-starred La Vie started out as a pop-up but the concept proved just too popular. In a meticulously…

  • Surfers

    Visby

    Not your normal Chinese restaurant abroad, the speciality here is Szechuan finger food designed to share and ranging from Chinese dumplings to traditional…

  • La Finestra

    Geneva

    This handsome little restaurant nestled in the heart of the Old Town rustles up authentic haute-Italian cuisine in a casual yet refined setting. The low…

  • Taverna To Prespeiou

    Macedonia

    This humble taverna, bang in the centre of Agios Germanos, dishes up some of the best homemade Greek food in the region. Pies filled with nettles or other…

  • Omega 3

    Sifnos

    The cute name (Ω3) hints at the treats on offer at this small, casual 'fish and wine bar'. There’s a menu of fab fishy flavours, grabbing techniques from…

  • Il Tirabusciò

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Sardinian mountain fare at its finest, Il Tirabusciò (which translates as the corkscrew) is a cosy spot in the quaint village of Calangianus 9km east of…

  • Martin Wishart

    Leith

    In 2001 this restaurant became the first in Edinburgh to win a Michelin star, and it's retained it ever since. The eponymous chef has worked with Albert…

  • Farinoman Fou

    Aix-en-Provence

    To appeal to bread connoisseurs, in Aix as in any part of France, you need to know your dough. Judging by the lines typically spilling out of this shop…

  • Dino Bistro Cafe

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Now in a new venue, Dino’s continues to attract a loyal local following thanks to its smart but unpretentious decor, friendly owner Dino Kosti and palate…

  • Ristorante Taverna

    Belluno

    Tucked away on Via Cipro, where Cypriot wine was once sold, this traditional tavern offers a warm welcome in its cosy, wood-panelled interior. While…

  • Agriturismo El Brite de Larieto

    Cortina d’Ampezzo

    This idyllic farm enjoys a sunny situation amid thick larch forest with fabulous views from its terrace and a quaint Alpine interior. It produces its own…

  • Katz Orange

    Berlin

    With its holistic farm-to-table menu, stylish country flair and top-notch cocktails, the 'Orange Cat' hits a gastro grand slam. It will have you purring…

  • Farga

    Castellón Province

    This quality restaurant at a former monastery perched on a hill 2.5km from town offers sublime views of the surrounding plain from its terrace, and a…

  • Townhouse No 3

    Malta

    Concealed in the backstreets of Rabat, Townhouse No 3 offers a modern take on Maltese and Mediterranean flavours. Dishes could include rabbit ravioli with…

  • The Boathouse

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This picturesque stone cottage is right by the water near the ferry slip. It's the place to go for fresh seafood: local lobster, delicious oysters and…

  • Il Portico

    Eastern Sardinia

    You’ll receive a warm welcome at this restaurant, where abstract paintings grace the walls and jazzy music plays. Behind the scenes, the talented Graziano…

  • Es Molí

    Western Mallorca

    Tucked away on a plaza close to the sea, (look for the baby-blue Seat 600 car parked outside), the deco here is stripped-back minimalism, the team young…

  • Selene

    Santorini

    This is one of Santorini's most celebrated restaurants. Dishes such as pasticcio stuffed with pork cheek and Aegean codfish with smoked aubergine are…

  • Danilo

    The Julian Alps

    Winning praise from influential French restaurant guide Gault Millau, this traditional, family-run gostilna serves some of the region's best food. It…

  • La Halte de l'Abbaye

    Burgundy

    Artisanal andouillette sausage, Charolais steak tartare and even tête de veau (calf's head) are among the classic Burgundian dishes on the menu at this…

  • Ginkgo

    Erfurt

    Behind an unassuming storefront down a side street off Domplatz, you'll find this purveyor of authentic Japanese sushi, run by the engaging Mr and Mrs…

  • Restaurante El Fogón Sefardí

    Segovia

    Located within the Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar, this is one of the most original places in town. Sephardic Jewish cuisine is served either on the…

  • Kouzina EPE

    Hania

    This cheery lunch spot gets contemporary designer flair from the cement floor and hip lighting. It wins the area's 'local favourite' hands down, by…

  • U Becza

    Carpathian Mountains

    This handsome cafe and restaurant occupies the Doma Zbója Becza, a 15th-century townhouse on the main square. Step through the carriageway to the period…

  • St John

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Around the corner from London's last remaining meat market, St John is the standard-bearer for nose-to-tail cuisine. With whitewashed brick walls, high…

  • Restaurant Conte

    Perast

    If you don't fall in love here – with Perast, with your dining partner, with a random waiter – consider your heart stone; with its island views, table-top…

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