Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Konoba Langust

    Adriatic Coast

    This highly rated fish restaurant has been serving traditional seafood meals from its stretch of the Pržno promenade for more than 20 years. Take it from…

  • Malanos

    Zakynthos

    This much-loved family-run taverna, set amid fields on the southern outskirts of town 2km from the centre, is renowned island wide for its huge portions…

  • Frú Lauga

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík's trailblazing farmers market sources its ingredients from all over the countryside, featuring treats such as skyr (Icelandic yoghurt) from…

  • Era

    Tirana

    This local institution serves traditional Albanian and Italian fare in the heart of Blloku. The inventive menu includes oven-baked veal and eggs, stuffed…

  • Dunhagi

    The Westfjords

    Dunhagi delivers a true taste of the Westfjords. A beautifully restored historic house, with rough-hewn wood floors, comfy booths and vintage photographs,…

  • Restaurace U Veverky

    Prague

    This highly rated traditional pub has some of the best-tasting and best-value lunches in the city and is worth a detour. The set-up is classic, with a…

  • Le Saint Martial

    The Dordogne

    Details, details, details. Valérie and Jean-Marc Réal get them all right at this small restaurant in low-key St-Martial-de-Nabirat, 8km south of Domme…

  • Viking Cafe

    Southeast Iceland

    In a wild setting under moodily Gothic Vestrahorn mountain, you’ll find this cool little outpost, where soup, coffee, waffles and cake are served.

  • Moonfish Café

    Aberdeen

    The menu of this funky little eatery hidden on a backstreet concentrates on good-quality Scottish produce but draws its influences from cuisines all…

  • Gløyp

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This fjordside diner is a real find, offering fresh, well-executed food in a light, bright space, filled with colourful furniture and an open-plan kitchen…

  • Kali’s

    Serifos

    Slather zingy seafood spread onto bread and get messy with mussels saganaki (in a rich broth, with feta) and scampi on orzo (pasta) at this water's edge…

  • Little Fish Cafe

    Isle of Man

    Superb seafood presented in a variety of ways, from hake with mustard and lemon butter to a Kerala-style fish curry. For brunch, the Queenie Po'Boy –…

  • Lanterna

    Podgorica

    Farm implements hang from the rough stone walls creating a surprisingly rustic ambience for the centre of the city. A selection of meat and fish grills…

  • La Buteghe di Pierute

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    A warm and welcoming mountain restaurant in Illegio, with heavy wood-beamed ceilings and a beautiful hand-carved bar. The plate of cold cuts and cheese is…

  • Osteria a Priori

    Perugia

    Located above an enoteca (wine bar/shop), this fashionable osteria (tavern) specialises in local wines and fresh regional cuisine prepared with seasonal…

  • Monte Pacis

    Kaunas

    Not only do you get to dine amid 17th-century baroque splendour, but you get to feast on the creations of chef Rokas Vasiliauskas, a member of the new…

  • Hebros Restaurant

    Plovdiv

    Genteel service and a tranquil setting is exactly what you would expect from the restaurant of the boutique Hebros Hotel. Classic Bulgarian flavours are…

  • Leventis

    Hania Province

    This award-winning taverna about 10km west of Hania attracts locals and visitors for its authentic and refined Cretan cuisine. Tables fill an elegant…

  • Foksner

    Lake Bohinj

    Easily a candidate for the best burger joint in Slovenia, and centrally located, within easy walking distance of the TIC in Ribčev Laz. The burgers are…

  • Martin Bergmans Fisk

    Lappland

    This smokery at the junction of E45 and the Vildmarksvägen, 3km north of Vilhelmina, is so popular that even the Inlandsbanan train stops twice a day to…

  • O'Puledrone

    Sorrento

    The best fish you eat in Sorrento might be one you caught, a viable proposition at this congenial joint on the harbour at Marina Grande run by a…

  • Pán Ryba

    Košice

    A revelation amid Košice's often doughy food scene, 'Mr Fish' brings inspiration from across Asia and the Mediterranean to its creative preparations of…

  • Rogan & Company

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    An affordable way to experience the culinary flair of Simon Rogan, this village bistro focuses on classic British dishes such as pork belly, butter…

  • Pozharka Tavern

    Western European Russia

    Although no longer in its riverside location, Pozharka still draws the crowds for its carnivore-pleasing menu that stars grilled meat and various treats…

  • Figón del Huécar

    Cuenca

    With a romantic terrace offering spectacular views, Figón del Huécar is a highlight of old-town eating. Roast suckling pig, lamb stuffed with pine nuts…

  • Wiekhaus 45

    Northern Germany

    The most appealing place to eat in Neubrandenburg is this renovated guardhouse set into the wall. Waiters zip up and down the narrow stairwell carrying…

  • Thai Wok

    Poznań

    Located just off ul Ratajczaka in the attractive Apollo passage, Thai Wok goes beyond its name to delve into a couple of Indonesian and Chinese dishes as…

  • 5 Taškai

    Lithuania

    A snug wooden cottage hides a thimble-sized restaurant consisting of just three tables. As an Italian restaurant, it's a model of its kind: the short menu…

  • Mustafanın Kayfesi

    Thrace & Marmara

    Look for the free-standing bell tower of the Ayia Marina church to find this welcoming cafe, which is tucked into the adjacent garden. The village-style…

  • Ájtte Museum Restaurant

    Lappland

    This Sami restaurant makes it possible to enhance what you’ve learned about the local wildlife by sampling some of it – from suovas (smoked and salted…

  • Pedra de Sal

    The Beiras

    Winningly done out in dark wood, this cosy wine-bar-restaurant is the best in Luso by far. Its menu covers the usual array of meat and fish dishes;…

  • Risø

    Tromsø

    You'll find this popular coffee and lunch bar packed throughout most of the day: young trendies come in for their hand-brewed Chemex coffee, while local…

  • Café de la Place

    The Dordogne

    You simply couldn’t hope to find a more lively Gallic spot. Cutlery clatters beneath classic brasserie trappings – spinning fans, shiny brass fittings,…

  • Le Grand Bleu

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    This eminent Michelin-starred restaurant run by chef Maxime Lebrun is renowned for its creative cuisine, with elaborate menus making maximum use of luxury…

  • Benjamin

    Prague

    Vršovice may be low on cool restaurants, but it does have one of Prague's most prized fine-dining establishments. Benjamin serves just 10 guests a night…

  • Buvette des Halles

    St-Jean de Luz

    For the full-blown French market experience, this tiny corner restaurant hidden away in Les Halles is a must. Pull up a stool at the counter under its…

  • Il Pirata

    Belfast

    This rustic Italian restaurant is a firm favourite among Belfast's foodies for its flavoursome dishes like duck ragu with gnocchi and Portavogie prawn…

  • Restauracja Rozmarino

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Restaurant, bar, social centre, music venue, art gallery, this lively joint is the best thing going in the heart of Suwałki. Enjoy good pizza under the…

  • Sete Restaurante

    Coimbra

    Squeezed into a corner behind the Igreja de Santa Cruz, this intimate restaurant is one of the most popular in town. Its casual wine bar vibe, personable…

  • Restaurant Loibnerhof

    The Danube Valley

    Situated 1.5km east of Dürnstein’s centre, this traditional, family-run restaurant inside a Biedermeier, 400-year-old vaulted cellar serves up creative…

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