Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Rebekah's

    Northern Malta

    Rebekah's is tucked away in Mellieħa's back streets, but it's worth seeking out (head south to the end of Triq Franġisk, then take a right). The menu…

  • Marais

    Munich

    Is it a junk shop, a cafe or a sewing shop? Well, Westend's oddest coffeehouse is in fact all three, and everything you see in this converted haberdashery…

  • Restaurant La Vieille Tour

    Yonne

    Adjacent to the clock tower at the entrance to the historic centre, young chefs Laurens and Hélène serve a delicious, unpretentious and ever-changing menu…

  • Mandragoras

    Piraeus

    This superb delicatessen and spice shop offers a fine selection of gourmet cheeses, ready-made mezedhes, olive oils, Greek honey and preserved foods. It's…

  • Fournos me Ksyla

    Epiros

    A cheerful couple has been running this bakery since 1969, with deserved pride. The excellent spinach-and-cheese pies are flaky, buttery and completely…

  • Le Cube Varone

    Valais

    This old winegrower’s hut on the Bisse de Clavau footpath (7.5km, 2½ hours) pairs each dish on the tempting menu with an appropriate wine. The vineyard…

  • Fosshotel Hellnar Restaurant

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Even if you’re not overnighting at Hótel Hellnar, we highly recommend having dinner at its restaurant, which sources local organic produce for its…

  • Nautique

    Guernsey

    Looking out over the marina, this is one of Guernsey's best spots for seafood. Oysters, scallops, lobster and fresh fish are overwhelmingly represented…

  • Mikkels

    Hamburg

    Even if you miss the morning at this cheery spot which mixes affability with pastel style, you can still sit outside and catch the afternoon sun. Baked…

  • Mesón José María

    Segovia

    Offers fine bar tapas and five dining rooms serving exquisite cochinillo asado and other local specialities – most of which, including the suckling pig,…

  • Johan's Krog

    Bohuslän

    Johan the chef tantalises with the likes of cod loin in shellfish sauce with a scallop-lemon confit, mussels with fennel, or pan-seared sole with beets…

  • Inn at Whitewell

    Northwest England

    Head chef Jamie Cadman specialises in exquisitely prepared and presented traditional English game dishes such as whole roast Goosnargh corn-fed poussin…

  • O Marquês

    Viana do Castelo

    A tremendous backstreet find, this place is absolutely jammed with locals for the platos do dia. Think baked cod with white beans or roasted turkey leg…

  • Klosterbräu

    Bamberg

    This beautiful half-timbered brewery is Bamberg's oldest. It draws Stammgäste (regulars) and tourists alike who wash down filling slabs of meat and…

  • Archontiko

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Adorned with delicately painted frescoes, this lovely village mansion spills down peaceful garden terraces with tremendous views. It serves an extensive…

  • Restaurant Anna

    Paros

    A fine example of farm-to-table cooking, Anna serves whatever happens to be fresh from her family's farm. This might be goat in lemon sauce, rabbit…

  • Bam Bou by Thomas

    Lucerne

    The Hotel’s below-street-level restaurant has undergone a transformation and is now run by award-winning chefs Corinna and Ralf Thomas, specialising in…

  • Masabuka

    Thasos

    Visitors rave about this exceptionally friendly 21st-century souvlaki joint, where meat skewers are served with a variety of mouth-watering dips. It's…

  • Chalet

    County Mayo

    The proprietors of Keem Bay Fish Products have been serving up their acclaimed smoked local salmon and other delicacies at this restaurant for decades…

  • El Bodegón

    Costa Blanca

    Tried and true, this traditional Spanish restaurant hasn't changed in decades and is all the better for it. Reliably good classic meals such as rabbit,…

  • Misirlou

    Lesvos

    A new American-run place above the marina, Misirlou serves delicious tortilla wraps, burgers and pizzas – all using fresh local produce. In the evening,…

  • Gourmet Grön

    Southern Sweden

    This waterside award-winner serves vast, healthy, tasty buffets with a strong emphasis on organic and vegetarian food, offering excellent value. You can…

  • Crama Sibiul Vechi

    Sibiu

    Hidden in an old wine cellar, this is the most evocative restaurant in Sibiu. Explore Romanian fare such as cheese croquettes, minced meatballs and…

  • My Falasophy

    Samos

    A guest from the Levant, this little fast-food joint in the main square serves large portions of artfully prepared hummus and falafel, as well as great…

  • Wednesday & Saturday Market

    The Dordogne

    Périgueux’ wonderful street markets explode into action on Wednesday and Saturday, taking over place du Coderc, place de la Clautre and place de l…

  • Pierhouse Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The excellent restaurant at the Pierhouse Hotel enjoys a view across the water to Lismore, and specialises in local seafood and game. The bar menu also…

  • Mavro Provato

    Athens

    Book ahead for this wildly popular modern mezedhopoleio (mezedhes restaurant) in Pangrati, where tables line the footpath and delicious small (well, small…

  • Magazaki pou Legame

    Ioannina

    Fresh, imaginative food comes from the open kitchen at this little restaurant. The printed menu is small, to leave room for daily and seasonal specials…

  • Ai Bintars

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    No menu, no fuss, no kerbside appeal; simply serves the best prosciutto and salami alongside small plates of marinated vegetables, local cheeses and…

  • Cafe Imbir

    Latvia

    Resplendent in white, this city-centre cafe has a couple of tables out front on the street. Inside you'll find excellent coffee, daily specials, light…

  • Sunset

    Hydra Town

    Famed for its splendid panoramic spot near the cannons to the west of the harbour, Sunset also has fine, fresh cuisine. Tasty salads, inventive pastas and…

  • Kafe Friisgården

    Lofoten

    Divine cakes, tasty home-cooked meals such as chicken casserole with an ice cream dessert and great coffee make this a fine roadside stop. The stunning…

  • Kali Kardia

    Amorgos

    On the tiny square next to the church, this wonderful, family-run place, decorated with family photos and retsina jugs, cooks up the best meatballs in the…

  • Stúkuhúsið

    The Westfjords

    In this cool eatery, friendly staff serve up filling salads, chicken soup, Icelandic lamb and their speciality: succulent fish fresh from the fjord…

  • El Goloso de Cotillo

    El Cotillo

    Enjoy decadent tarts, cakes and pastries in this quiet spot at the northern end of the town. There are fresh juices and shakes, and excellent coffee. For…

  • Kaneta

    Opatija

    This unassuming family-run restaurant specialises in big flavours and generous portions: feast on roast veal shanks, roast octopus, game stew, turkey,…

  • Bayard Metzgerei

    Zermatt

    Join the line for a street-grilled sausage (pork, veal or beef) and chunk of bread to down with a beer on the hop – or at a bar stool with the sparrows in…

  • Gondolezza

    Graubünden

    It's not often you can sit in a former Diavolezza gondola car and dine out on top-notch fondue or raclette. Head up to the back of Pontresina to find this…

  • Musicker

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This cool little cafe serves Bute's best coffee, alongside a range of home baking, soups and sandwiches with imaginative fillings. It also sells CDs,…

  • Bistro Francesca

    Krk Island

    Quality seafood dishes are on offer here – the black seafood risotto is something of a local institution. Try the scallops with cauliflower cream and the…

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