Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Penny Lane

    Aalborg

    This ace cafe-delicatessen (now with petite attached crêperie) has an in-house bakery, so its freshly baked bread, local cheeses and cured meats are…

  • Queen's Corner

    Wallachia

    Grab an upper-level terrace table overlooking the pedestrian street and enjoy excellent Romanian and international dishes, including well-executed grilled…

  • Vinotoka

    Brač Island

    Sit by the open fire in Vinotoka's stone-walled dining room or, when it warms up, grab a table on the street or in the large, glassed-in terrace across…

  • Tzivras

    Argostoli

    Slightly grungy and brilliantly atmospheric, this veteran restaurant a block inland from the waterfront market is where locals lunch on hearty, great…

  • Kaffi Norðurfjörður

    The Westfjords

    Settle at a table overlooking the tiny harbour and let a pair of friendly women transform produce from the fjords and hills – the Icelandic lamb with…

  • Bryggjan

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Facing the harbourfront, in a block of warehouses, this adorable small cafe is decorated in fishing buoys, sailing memorabilia and framed photos. It…

  • AJÍ

    Rotterdam

    Good-quality Asian food is hard to source in Rotterdam, so we were thrilled to discover this chic bistro serving dishes inspired by Asia and the…

  • Youkali

    Amorgos

    Wander over to the opposite side of the bay from the port for Katapola's most imaginative cooking. That ingredients are fresh and locally sourced goes…

  • Rudas Bistro

    Budapest

    We love, love, love this place with its turquoise interior and stunning views of the Danube and bridges. It sits above the Rudas Baths Wellness Centre …

  • Wreckfish

    Liverpool

    Restaurateur Gary Usher's crowd-funded restaurant is a marvellous example of Modern British cuisine at its best: nothing overly fussy, but everything done…

  • Alewino

    Warsaw

    A series of rustically chic rooms wrapped around a courtyard house one of Warsaw's best restaurants and wine bars. The wine selection is excellent and…

  • Avlija

    Sarajevo

    Locals and a few in-the-know expats cosy up at painted wooden benches in this colourful, buzzing covered yard, dangling with trailing pot plants, strings…

  • Den Dyver

    Bruges

    Den Dyver is a pioneer of fine beer dining where you match the brew you drink with the one the chef used to create the sauce on your plate. This is no pub…

  • Prosilio

    Zakynthos

    Gourmet dinner-only restaurant, with a boutique interior and a romantic garden courtyard. The hushed atmosphere may be unusual, but the service is relaxed…

  • Locavore

    Aragón

    A great little minimalist-design gastrobar with delicious, creatively concocted dishes and welcoming service. Try the huevo Locavore (a slow-cooked egg…

  • Zur Kanzel

    Mainz

    Germany meets France in seasonally changing dishes like grilled tuna with Riesling-and-sage sauce, garlic-crusted rack of lamb with wilted spinach,…

  • Restauracja Muzealna

    Małopolska

    Occupying the basement of one of the iconic Armenian Houses on the Rynek, this restaurant offers up fare with a bit more zest than typical Polish cooking …

  • Lime Tree

    Fort William

    Fort William is not over-endowed with great places to eat, but the restaurant at this small hotel and art gallery has put the UK’s Outdoor Capital on the…

  • Blonde Beans

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    As hip as Bad Gastein gets, this Scandi-flavoured, retro-cool cafe does the best coffee in town, as well as a tasty array of snacks – from homemade…

  • Taverna Panorama

    Pelion Peninsula

    This much-loved taverna occupies a wedge-shaped building 100m north of Milies’ central square, and spreads in summer from the cosy interior to a terrace…

  • Restaurant Agios Theologos

    Kos

    Set in dreamy sand dunes above Agios Theologos Beach, this much-loved seasonal taverna enjoys the best sunsets in Kos. It offers everything from zesty…

  • Bullerei

    Hamburg

    One of the coolest dining spaces in the city, Bullerei inhabits a converted former slaughterhouse with lovely high ceilings and a real buzz that bounces…

  • Saltimporten Canteen

    Malmö

    This wonderfully minimalist open canteen housed in the old Salt Importing Warehouse, now a haven of creative and design offices, has polished concrete…

  • Le Valentino

    Troyes

    What could be more romantic than a table à deux in the cobbled courtyard of this rose-hued, 17th-century modern French restaurant? The chef juggles…

  • L'Atelier Jean-Luc Pelé

    Antibes

    This branch of Jean-Luc Pelé's stellar Cannes bakery is a welcome addition to Antibes' lunch line-up. Gourmet bagels, wraps, soups, quiches and sandwiches…

  • Delilah Fine Foods

    Nottingham

    Impeccably selected cheeses (more than 150 varieties), pâtés, meats and more from artisan producers are available to take away or eat on-site at this…

  • Pojoda

    Vis Island

    Locals in the know rave about this seafood restaurant, its leafy courtyard dotted with bamboo, orange and lemon trees. For a winter warm-up, try the…

  • Deliciosa Marta

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This chic place with its exposed stone wall and moody lighting has become one of Las Palmas' prime dining spots over the last decade or so. Chef-owner Pol…

  • Vila Komoda

    Lithuania

    Found inside the intimate boutique hotel owned by renowned Lithuanian chef Martynas Meidus, Palanga's best restaurant is also in Lithuania's top five…

  • Loudon's Café & Bakery

    Edinburgh

    Organic bread and cakes baked on the premises, ethically sourced coffee, daily and weekend newspapers scattered about, even some outdoor tables – what's…

  • Samsara

    Maspalomas

    Samsara is located across from the Palm Beach hotel, with a giant Buddha statue setting an appropriate tone. Dishes blend Canarian and Spanish ingredients…

  • Raugi

    Bastia

    A Bastia institution, still going strong after more than 80 years, this glorious ice-cream parlour tempts with Corsican flavours including chestnut,…

  • Ney

    Marmaris

    Tucked away up some steps from the western end of the marina is this tiny but delightful restaurant in a 250-year-old Greek stone house with Bugül at the…

  • Freustil

    Rügen Island

    One of the region's top restaurants has value to match its relaxed vibe. Exquisitely prepared seasonal dishes, sourced locally, are combined in set menus …

  • Kanpai Sushi

    Edinburgh

    What is arguably Edinburgh's best sushi restaurant impresses with its minimalist interior, fresh, top-quality fish and elegantly presented dishes – the…

  • Delicat

    Valencia

    At this particularly friendly, intimate option, the open kitchen offers an unbeatable-value set menu of samplers for lunch (€14.50) and delicious tapas…

  • Albrecht Dürer Stube

    Nuremberg

    This unpretentious and intimate restaurant has a Dürer-inspired dining room, prettily laid tables, a ceramic stove keeping things toasty and a menu of…

  • Suomenlinnan Panimo

    Helsinki

    By the main quay, this microbrewery is the best place to drink or dine on Suomenlinna. It brews three ciders and seven different beers, including a hefty…

  • Rösterei Fuchs

    Northern Germany

    The aroma of fresh coffee fills this chic cafe, which roasts its own coffee in-house and sells beans as well as gourmet chocolates. Drop by for an…

  • Hamnavoe Restaurant

    Orkney

    Tucked away off the main street, this Stromness favourite specialises in excellent local seafood in an intimate, cordial atmosphere. There’s always…

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