Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Perlacht Acht

    Augsburg

    Run by a young local couple, this superb restaurant has its focus firmly on light, flavoursome dishes with a sunny Mediterranean bent. Take a seat at one…

  • Genatsvale

    Northern European Russia

    Despite a somewhat gaudy facade, Genyatsvale is a laid-back, tastefully decorated Georgian cafe with blown-up photos of the motherland on the walls…

  • Restaurant Haldde

    Western Finnmark

    This quality restaurant within Thon Hotel Vica relies almost entirely upon local ingredients in the preparation of choice dishes such as reindeer steak,…

  • Library Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Set in the splendid manor house of Belleek Castle, the Library serves up elegant, acclaimed modern Irish cuisine that showcases local meat, fish and game…

  • Epoca

    Wallachia

    This luxury steakhouse is a must for lovers of high-quality imported beef. The menu is almost exclusively grilled steaks and chops, with the speciality…

  • Cremeria Santo Stefano

    Bologna

    Offering a welcoming rustic-chic ambience, this locally recommended, family-run gelateria shakes things up among the usual Italian artisanal suspects and…

  • Tas-k

    Tenerife

    Be sure to make a reservation at this superb spot hidden away down a lane near the port. Some 27 tapas fill the menu, from fresh salmon tartar to croutons…

  • Philos Athens

    Athens

    Distressed walls, a beautiful old tiled floor and a cascade of paper cranes dangling from the tall ceiling set the shabby-chic tone for this delightful…

  • Frida

    Chueca

    What a lovely little spot this is. Set on a tiny square, its wooden tables flooded with natural light through the big windows, Frida is ideal for a casual…

  • Auld Alliance

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Overlooking the heart of town, this restaurant's cuisine is true to its name, which refers to the historic bond between Scotland and France. Local produce…

  • Marathounda Taverna

    Symi

    Quintessential beach taverna (a boat shed in historic times), where the island's wild goats – responsible for the delicious homemade cheese and, whisper…

  • Ellenstuen

    Arctic Highway

    Ellenstuen, in Fru Haugans Hotel, is an intimate place that preserves many of the hotel's original fittings. It has a particularly creative menu (if you…

  • To Tigani tis Platias

    Samos

    Beautiful Greek standards, popular with both locals and visitors. It's especially great for veggie choices, such as baked feta, gigantes (white beans) and…

  • House

    County Dublin

    A wonderful spot on the main street leading away from the harbour where you can feast on dishes such as squash and potato gnocchi or wild Wicklow venison…

  • Zum Spätzle

    Hamburg

    Specialising in Spätzle (a pasta-like dish from Schwabia) and Maultaschen (a filled pasta, also from further south), Zum Spätzle is a terrific place to…

  • Wägga Fisk & Delikatessrökeri

    Southern Sweden

    This bright and cheery seafood restaurant sits on a picturesque harbour about 2.5km from the centre of town – a pleasant 30-minute stroll. Choose from the…

  • Boathouse

    Isle of Wight

    Arrive early enough, and you'll see Steephill Cove's fishers (Jimmy and Mark) landing your lunch – the sanded wooden tables here are just steps from the…

  • La Tavernetta

    Calabria

    Among Calabria’s best eats, La Tavernetta marries rough country charm with citified elegance in warmly colourful dining rooms. The food is first-rate and…

  • Restaurant Molen

    Bornholm

    Right on the harbour's pier, this is Nexø's most interesting eating option, and home to a chef (Daniel Kruse) of fine local pedigree. It's an unassuming…

  • Sandskogens Värdshus

    Skåne

    Under the tutelage of one of Sweden's most highly regarded chefs, Daniel Müllern, this restaurant serves up exquisite five-course dinners served in an…

  • Mango House

    Southeast Wales

    Bringing the subcontinent to the suburbs, this snazzy Indian eatery serves up a huge menu of delicious and complex curries, including an extensive…

  • Bridge Bar

    County Donegal

    The Bridge Bar is one of those lovely old country pubs you specifically came to Ireland to seek out. Its excellent restaurant (open weekend evenings only)…

  • Belle's Kitchen

    County Donegal

    This nautically themed, family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast until noon, then an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and chips,…

  • Derin Balık Lokantası

    Black Sea Coast

    Derin finds the sweet spot between casual bustle and brasserie-style comfort, with wooden-panelled columns and leaded windows giving semi-classical twists…

  • Pekara

    Central Montenegro

    Its name means 'bakery', but there's more to this wildly popular hangout than bread rolls. While their baked offerings – waffles, cakes and outrageously…

  • Au Fil de l'Eau

    The Dordogne

    It's well worth stopping in the nondescript village of Couze St-Front for the warm welcome and riverside dining at Au Fil de l'Eau. Jazzy tunes tinkle as…

  • Klimataria

    Corfu

    This tiny, old-fashioned taverna, in a custard-coloured villa facing the main road, is worth a pilgrimage in its own right – every dish is delicious and…

  • Fruene Kaffe og Vinbar

    Longyearbyen

    'The Missus' is a welcoming and popular cafe, serving decent coffee, baguettes, pizza, snacks and other light meals. There's free wi-fi, the walls are…

  • Kvartira na Prospekte

    Yakutsk

    This fun place makes a noble effort to resemble a babushka's living room, which is no mean feat since it moved to bigger premises and is now housed inside…

  • Txirimiri

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    This pintxos (Basque tapas) bar is a great little discovery just down from the main La Latina tapas circuit. Wonderful wines, gorgeous pinchos (the…

  • Öz Asmaaltı

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This local favourite may look like just another Adana kebap-döner salonu, but the mains and meze are a cut above. This is an excellent place to try Adana…

  • Soul Bistro

    Brno

    Bright, cheery bistro with an eclectic menu that runs the gamut from fish & chips, to flank steaks, fried rice and hummus. Lots of vegetarian and vegan…

  • Pelegrini

    Šibenik

    Responsible for upping the culinary ante in Šibenik, this wonderful restaurant raids the globe for flavours, with influences from Japan and France, but…

  • Armeno

    Thasos

    Well-regarded waterfront taverna, where you can have a look at the day's catch of fish. The organic produce here is from the gardens of the friendly…

  • Mozaik Bahce

    Fethiye

    Intimate backstreet restaurant that can be relied on for really authentic and beautifully crafted dishes from the southeastern city of Antakya (Hatay), so…

  • Sheridans Cheesemongers

    Galway City

    Heavenly aromas waft from this fabulous cheesemongers filled with superb local and international cheeses. But the real secret is up a narrow flight of…

  • Anga

    Montpellier

    Drop in to this sweet little gourmet neo-bistro for top-notch market cuisine concocted by a trio of hipsters. The tiny menu changes every day and always…

  • Panaceite

    Andalucía

    Always packed, this corner bar near the cathedral has a semicircle of outside tables. It serves some seriously good tapas and raciones, such as pork…

  • Zur Herrenmühle Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    A flour mill from 1690 has been turned into an elegant and highly cultured place to enjoy refined ‘country-style' cuisine, such as saffron-crusted dorade…

  • A Peixaria

    Aveiro

    It might not be the easiest to get to but there's never a shortage of diners at this no-frills fish restaurant, reckoned by many to be the best in the…

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