Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Casa Puga

    Almería

    For an authentic tapas experience, make a beeline for this long-standing favourite, on the go since 1870. Shelves of ancient wine bottles and walls…

  • Cove

    County Donegal

    Owners Siobhan Sweeney and Peter Byrne are perfectionists who tend to every detail in Cove's art-filled dining room, and on your plate. The cuisine is…

  • Leban Teras

    Eastern Mediterranean

    The `Lebanese Terrace' offers a respite from Turkish and Syrian-inspire cuisines, though all three are very close cousins. Seating is in the main dining…

  • Chez Palmyre

    Nice

    Look no further for authentic Niçois cooking than this packed, cramped, convivial little space in the heart of the old town. The menu is very meat-heavy,…

  • Smor

    Turku

    A vaulted cellar lit by flickering candles makes a romantic backdrop for appetising, organic, locally sourced food, such as roast lamb with organic…

  • Restaurante Arrieros

    Andalucía

    The art of slow food is taken to the extreme here with meals normally spinning out over several lazy hours. The innovative approach to local pork products…

  • O Ntinos

    Tinos

    Set on a sunny terrace overlooking Giannaki Bay, this friendly taverna offers superlative home-cooked island specialities, including a particularly good…

  • Münstermann Kontor

    Düsseldorf

    This legendary delicatessen has spawned a buzzy bistro serving some of Düsseldorf's best seasonal and locally sourced fare. Day after day the place hums…

  • Biyer Kafe Dukkan

    Thrace & Marmara

    Welcome to Gökçeada's best homestyle cooking. There's no fixed menu, but you can guarantee everything will be delicious. The younger waitstaff often speak…

  • Stone's Bakery

    South Cornwall

    Freshly baked loaves line the window like pieces of art at this gorgeous bakery, which focuses on traditional hand-shaped rustic loaves – the tangy…

  • Rugglestone Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    Just one pint at this wisteria-clad pub is enough to make you want to drop everything and move to Dartmoor. It's a classic wood-beamed, low-ceilinged, old…

  • Bistro de Luxe

    Minsk

    Housed in a gorgeous space with chandeliers, sleek brasserie-style furnishings, a chessboard floor and luxury toilets, Bistro de Luxe has charm and…

  • Fishalida

    Corfu Town

    Right next to the market and a fishmongers, this is an easy-going, youthful place to eat inventive and truly superb seafood such as prawn tortellini with…

  • Cafe Jindrak

    Linz

    Join the cake-loving locals at this celebrated cafe – the original shop (1929) of a now nine-strong chain that produces over 100,000 of its famous Linzer…

  • Ladurée

    Paris

    One of Paris' oldest patisseries, Ladurée has been around since 1862 and first created the lighter-than-air, ganache-filled macaron in the 1930s. Its…

  • MacCallum's

    Southern Scotland

    Right at the end of the harbour road, where yachts have given way to fishing boats, this set-up has two parts, both worthwhile. The Oyster Bar offers…

  • OFF Piotrkowska Center

    Łódź

    Created on the site of a former cotton mill, these old brick factory buildings bring together artists, designers, architects, boutiques, bars, clubs,…

  • Schlenkerla

    Bamberg

    Beneath wooden beams as dark as the superb Rauchbier poured straight from oak barrels, locals and visitors gather around a large ceramic stove to dig into…

  • Cuda Wianki

    Carpathian Mountains

    Przemyśl's best restaurant aptly occupies a handsome, arched tenement on the main square. The warm interior of white brick walls, light woods and flowers…

  • Meltemi

    Rhodes Town

    If you want to eat on the waterfront, Rhodes Town holds no better option than Meltemi, nestled into the sands of Elli Beach, just beyond Mandraki Harbour…

  • Johan P

    Malmö

    Old-timer Johan P continues to enthral diners with its fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Choose your fishy favourite from the market-style counter out back or…

  • Corte Vino & More

    Zadar

    One of the classiest dining experiences in Zadar, Corte Vino & More in the Al Mayer Heritage Hotel has a gorgeous setting, wonderfully attentive service…

  • Šturmų Švyturys

    Vilnius

    Serving only wild-caught fish (eel, bream etc) from the Curonian Lagoon, this nautically themed restaurant feeds you whatever happens to be fresh on the…

  • Bodega La Venganza

    Alicante Province

    It's impossible not to love this tiny, sassy tapas joint, which expands out to tree-shaded tables on a pretty plaza behind the Iglesia de las Santas Justa…

  • La Closerie

    The Luberon

    A renowned fine-dining establishment in Ansouis, overseen by chef Olivier and his wife Delphine. The food here is sophisticated but full of flavour and…

  • Tatiana

    Katowice

    Perhaps Katowice's best restaurant, Tatiana takes Polish food, particularly that of Silesia, and elevates it without uprooting it. Expect mains such as…

  • Restaurant Maria Loretto

    Klagenfurt

    Situated on a headland above Wörthersee, this restaurant near the Strandbad has bags of lakeside character and is generally regarded by locals as one of…

  • Kaštel

    Zadar

    Hotel Bastion's fine-dining restaurant offers contemporary takes on classic Croatian cuisine (octopus stew, stuffed squid, Pag cheese). France and Italy…

  • Filio

    Kythira

    An acclaimed local taverna far off the beaten track, 1km beyond Kalamos en route to Fyri Ammos (look for signs), Filio offers island classics such as slow…

  • Luigi Pomata

    Cagliari

    There's always a buzz at chef Luigi Pomata's minimalist seafood restaurant, with pared-down decor and chefs skilfully preparing superfresh sushi. For a…

  • Sjávarborg

    North Iceland

    Hats off to this stylish restaurant above the Icelandic Seal Centre. Reserve ahead for a table by vast picture windows offering fjord views and a menu…

  • Locanda de Gusti

    Edinburgh

    This bustling family bistro, loud with the buzz of conversation and the clink of glasses and cutlery, is no ordinary Italian but a little corner of Naples…

  • Kaupvangskaffi

    North Iceland

    It seems everyone passing through town stops here – and with excellent reason. Inside Kaupvangur, you'll find sofas to relax on, plus delicious coffee, a…

  • Georgian House

    The Channel Islands

    Alderney's loveliest restaurant is all about showcasing the island's best produce – Kiln Farm burgers, steak, battered pollock – consumed either in a…

  • La Tuciuri

    Wallachia

    La Tuciuri is a real find: a traditional Romanian folk restaurant, complete with peasant costumes and music some evenings, that also serves very good food…

  • Cinnamon

    Valencia

    This intimate space is so tiny, you wonder how it prepares anything more elaborate than a fried egg. But wonders emerge from the open kitchen, with dishes…

  • Assassination Custard

    Dublin

    It doesn't look like much, but this is one of the tastiest treats in town. The small menu changes daily – think roasted cauliflower with toasted dukkah,…

  • Quale Restaurant

    Łódź

    Fine dining in Łódź: this elegant restaurant sets a gracious tone from the moment you set foot on the marble floor. The menu changes regularly, but always…

  • Konoba Bukaleta

    Cres Island

    Cres lamb gets top billing at this down-to-earth village restaurant, which has been run by the same family for well over three decades. Try the lamb…

  • Bjargarsteinn Mathús

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    This superb waterfront restaurant on the point in Grundarfjörður is operated by seasoned restaurateurs who have created a lively menu of Icelandic dishes,…

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