Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Garden Restaurant

    Ruse

    This outdoor restaurant is part of the Riga Hotel complex and features a beautiful view over the Danube, water fountains and lots of green. Choose from a…

  • Waterside

    North & West Coast

    In a former waiting room on Kyle's train station platform, this quaint little spot serves reliably delicious fresh fish and shellfish. A big effort is…

  • Michael's

    Dublin

    Sure, it's a little bit of a trek from the city centre. But a trip to Michael's is well worth the effort – this is probably the best seafood in the city…

  • Popasul Dacilor

    Chişinău

    Chişinău's most eccentric eatery is a bit like a Game of Thrones set, awash in furs, totem poles and gnarled wood. Out back open-air dining options take…

  • Guannabi

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This excellence of this handsome restaurant is defined not just by its superb ambience and faultless service, but by its simply supreme menu. Guannabi…

  • Bank House

    County Antrim

    Cafe, gift shop, art school and more, the Bank House is a social hub for the residents of tiny Whitehead. Located in a former bank (clue in the name),…

  • Beatnik

    Palma de Mallorca

    This place has a gee-whizz American '60s vibe with its retro bucket chairs and Jack Kerouac pics and quotes on display. Dishes are faithful to the era…

  • Cervecería Sento

    Alicante

    Top-notch montaditos (little rolls) and inventive grilled tapas (try the turrón and pork 'Chupachups') are the reason to squeeze into this brilliant…

  • I Frati Rossi

    Porto Cervo

    This rustic-chic restaurant has broad sea views from its hilltop perch, 3.5km south of Porto Cervo. Local ingredients shine in beautifully cooked and…

  • Route 7 Cafe

    The Cairngorms

    This place, named for the cycle route that passes the door, takes a bit of finding (at the end of the side road that passes Cairngorm Brewery), but is…

  • Rock Salt

    Plymouth

    Local boy Dave Jenkins has worked wonders at his little brasserie, which has deservedly built up a loyal local following and scooped up foodie awards. It…

  • La Ferme Ste-Cécile

    Gorges du Verdon

    Just outside Moustiers, this wonderful ferme auberge (country inn) immerses you in the full Provençal dining experience, from the sun-splashed terrace and…

  • Osteria Da Clara

    Prague

    This minuscule Tuscan-style trattoria offers some of the most authentic and best-value Italian cooking in the city, though it will take a good map to find…

  • Trullo

    North London

    Trullo's daily homemade pasta is delicious (pappardelle, fettuccine), but the main attraction here is the charcoal grill, which churns out the likes of…

  • Clanbrassil House

    Dublin

    With an emphasis on family-style sharing plates, this intimate restaurant consistently turns out exquisite dishes, cooked on a charcoal grill. Think rib…

  • Tank & Skinny's

    Inishowen Peninsula

    With picture windows overlooking the lough, this cafe-bistro can easily be your destination for the day. Breakfast, including fluffy pancakes and freshly…

  • Soul Kitchen

    Ávila

    This place has the kind of energy that can seem lacking elsewhere. The eclectic menu changes regularly and ranges from salads with dressings like chestnut…

  • Restaurant Nada

    Krk Island

    Nada is a great place to sample local favourites such as Krk lamb or šurlice (noodles) topped with meat goulash. There are two attractive dining terraces …

  • Ca Na Toneta

    Mallorca

    Making loving use of the fruits of local producers, and what they grow themselves, Ca Na Toneta is an exceptional country restaurant that invites diners…

  • Brasserie Konrad

    Central Switzerland

    At Ski Lodge Engelberg's on-site restaurant, Chef Jonas Bolling conjures up extraordinarily good New Nordic cuisine that’s as pretty as a picture and…

  • Moran's Oyster Cottage

    County Galway

    Some of County Galway's finest seafood, including lobster (€45) in season, is served in this atmospheric thatched pub and restaurant, set in a quiet cove…

  • Vegetarian Food Studio

    Cardiff

    The best value authentic curry house in Cardiff just so happens to be meat-free too. With North Indian, South Indian and Oriental cuisine, the choice is…

  • The Eatery

    Prague

    The Eatery is the best restaurant in eastern Holešovice, hands-down. The sophisticated space, bathed in steel and tones of grey, shuttles out local,…

  • Rosenstein

    Budapest

    A top-notch and cosy Hungarian restaurant in an unlikely location, with Jewish tastes and super service. Family-run – the owner is also the chef – it has…

  • Mercat Central

    Tarragona

    In a striking Modernista building, this historic 1915 market is looking better than ever thanks to a €47 million renovation completed in 2017. Temptations…

  • Kyrenia Beach Restaurant

    Cyprus

    You won't have to push the boat out too far to enjoy superb catch-of-the-day seafood at this long-standing, popular restaurant. Its stunning beachside…

  • Hammett's Gastro Bar

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    OK, the view through a nearby car park to the Med may not be Sliema's best, but the menu at this modern bistro makes up for any shortcomings. Shared…

  • Da Nello

    Guernsey

    From the handsome stone walls of this beautifully restored 1450s building to the sheer quality of the dishes and the warm service, this place is an utter…

  • Saramago Café Bar

    Glasgow

    In the airy atrium of the Centre for Contemporary Arts, this place does a great line in eclectic vegan fusion food, with a range of top flavour…

  • Brew Lab

    Edinburgh

    Students with iPads lolling in armchairs, sipping carefully crafted espressos amid artfully distressed brick and plaster, recycled school-gym flooring,…

  • Konoba Fetivi

    Split

    Informal and family-run, with a TV screening sports in the corner, Fetivi feels more like a tavern than most that bear the konoba name. However, that…

  • PierożeQ

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    Follow your nose to this minimalist spot just inside a passage and you'll find what may be Poland's best pierogies – at least that's what locals in the…

  • Casa de Sa Miranda

    Valldemossa

    What a view! The entire town and valley spread picturesquely before you at Casa de Sa Miranda, where an innovative stamp is put on local produce in bright…

  • Bajgiel

    Małopolska

    One of the town's best restaurants recalls the Jewish community that was centred on the nearby Mały Rynek. Management is proud of its top-notch regional…

  • Solna 12

    Małopolska

    A large, casual restaurant with a fine seasonal menu of dishes with a modern take on European cuisine. The chefs are proud of the provenance of their fare…

  • Pyongyang

    Vladivostok

    Staffed by waitresses from nearby North Korea who periodically break out into karaoke, this unique establishment is just strange enough to be considered a…

  • Kaffi Kú

    North Iceland

    Kaffi Kú (11km southeast of Akureyri) is a perfect pit stop in pastoral Eyjafjarðarsveit. Dine above a high-tech cowshed (you can watch the cows queue to…

  • Mackie Mayor

    Manchester

    This restored former meat market is now home to a superb food hall with a fine selection of 10 individual traders. The pizzas from Honest Crust are divine…

  • Kalypso

    Lindos

    This former sea captain's residence with its beautiful stone relief is perfect for lunch or dinner on the roof terrace or inside. Sea bass, octopus,…

  • Restaurant Zur Tenne

    Tyrol

    Choose between the rustic, beamed interior where an open fire crackles and the more summery conservatory at Hotel Tenne's highly regarded restaurant…

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