Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Restaurant am Steinplatz, German

    Restaurant am Steinplatz

    City West & Charlottenburg

    The 1920s get a 21st-century makeover at this stylish outpost with an open kitchen, where chef Nicholas Hahn and team create dishes with technique and…

  • Exterior of Etto, Merrion Row

    Etto

    Dublin

    Award-winning restaurant and wine bar that does contemporary versions of classic Italian cuisine. All the ingredients are fresh, the presentation is…

  • Outside the Pavé pasticceria and cafe

    Pavé

    Milan

    Try not to argue over the frolla con ganache, an insanely good tart filled with dark chocolate ganache and topped with crunchy cacao nuggets. After all,…

  • Kitchin

    Leith

    Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced Scottish produce is the philosophy that has won a Michelin star for this elegant but unpretentious restaurant. The menu…

  • Chekhov

    St Petersburg

    Despite a totally nondescript appearance from the street, this restaurant’s charming interior perfectly recalls that of a 19th-century dacha and makes for…

  • Marseille's only Chilian restaurant, El Santo Cachon

    El Santo Cachon

    Marseille

    Arrive early or reserve a table at Marseille’s only Chilean restaurant, because this place fills fast – and after a pisco sour (or three), you’ll see why…

  • Ratusha

    Lviv

    For a bit of tranquil, understated elegance amid the tourist bustle of pl Rynok, head to this oh-so-central European cafe within the town hall. Order from…

  • Green

    Lviv

    Lviv's best vegetarian eatery has a relaxing, spacious dining room where you can tuck into meat-free, vegan and raw food. In the upstairs chill-out area,…

  • Exterior of Banyi restaurant, Temple Bar

    Banyi Japanese Dining

    Temple Bar

    This compact restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar has arguably the best Japanese cuisine in Dublin. The rolls are divine, and the sushi as good as any…

  • Kryp In

    Gamla Stan

    Small but perfectly formed, this spot wows diners with creative takes on traditional Swedish dishes. Expect the likes of salmon carpaccio, Kalix roe,…

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    Konoba Matejuška

    Split

    This cosy, rustic tavern, in an alleyway minutes from the seafront, specialises in well-prepared seafood – as epitomised in its perfectly cooked fish…

  • Crna Ovca

    Belgrade

    This cheerful and always busy gelato shop sells some of Belgrade's best and boasts some wacky flavours (gorgonzola, peanut butter and chocolate-covered…

  • Pesti Disznó Bisztró

    Budapest

    Punters would be forgiven for thinking that the 'Pest Pig' was all about pork. In fact, of the 10 or so main courses more than half are beef, poultry,…

  • Meat lovers are in for a treat at the canal-side Braai BBQ Bar

    Braai BBQ Bar

    Amsterdam

    Once a haringhuis (herring stand), this tiny place is now a street-food-style barbecue bar, with a great canal-side setting. Braai's speciality is…

  • Caru' cu Bere

    Bucharest

    Despite a decidedly touristy-leaning atmosphere, with peasant-girl hostesses and sporadic traditional song-and-dance numbers, Bucharest’s oldest beerhouse…

  • Ötap from entrance

    ÖTAP

    Brussels

    ÖTAP chef Paul-Antoine Bertin serves small seasonal plates with natural wines and expertly presented cocktails. Expect anything from Iberico ham rolls to…

  • Bugenvila terrace

    Bugenvila

    Cavtat

    Not just the best place on Cavtat's seafront strip, Bugenvila is one of the culinary trendsetters of the Dalmatian coast. Local ingredients are showcased…

  • Arcadi interior

    Arcadi

    Brussels

    The jars of preserves, beautiful cakes and fruit tarts at this classic and charming bistro entice plenty of Brussels residents, as do well-priced meals…

  • Osteria Bakan in Venice

    Osteria Bakán

    Venice

    A strange mix of local drinking den and surprisingly adventurous restaurant, Bakán has bucketloads of atmosphere – with old beams and soft jazz inside,…

  • Friends of Ham exterior

    Friends of Ham

    Leeds

    This stylish bar serves the finest charcuterie and cheeses – Spanish, French, British – accompanied by fine wines and craft beers. The food is carefully…

  • Cantine del Vino già Schiavi: Legendary tavern with floor-to-ceiling bottles lining the walls, with wines by the glass & snacks.

    Cantine del Vino già Schiavi

    Venice

    It may look like a wine shop and function as a bar, but this legendary canalside spot also serves the best cicheti (Venetian tapas) on this side of the…

  • The communal dining hall at Gourmet Experience.

    Gourmet Experience

    Madrid

    Ride the elevator up to the 9th floor of the El Corte Inglés department store for one of downtown Madrid's best eating experiences. The food is excellent,…

  • Culinary treats await you at Adam restaurant, Amsterdam

    Adam

    Amsterdam

    This seriously gourmet, chic and intimate restaurant serves exquisitely presented food. The surprise menu changes on a monthly basis; choose from one of…

  • The main entrance to the restaurant 360° from Sv. Dominika street

    Restaurant 360°

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik's glitziest restaurant offers fine dining at its best, with flavoursome, beautifully presented, creative cuisine, an impressive wine list and…

  • Kitchen 151

    Brussels

    Standing at a culinary crossroads, Kitchen 151 offers a whole world of flavours from the Middle East. Drag thick, fluffy pitas through velvety hummus, or…

  • Joana La Loca in Madrid is known for pintxo snacks on sticks & a renowned Spanish omelet at a chic modern tapas bar with stylish tiling.

    Juana La Loca

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    Juana La Loca does a range of creative tapas with tempting options lined up along the bar, and more on the menu that they prepare to order. But we love it…

  • Steki tou Ilia

    Athens

    If there's a line to dine at this no-frills psistaria (restaurant serving grilled food), it's worth joining. The payoff is succulent lamb and pork chops,…

  • Tich interior

    TICH

    Brussels

    A vegan canteen-cum-concept store, TICH sells organic groceries and vegetarian-friendly cookbooks alongside its açai bowls, cold-pressed juices and…

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    Fiskmarkaðurinn

    Reykjavík

    Dramatic presentations of elaborate dishes fill the tables of this intimate, artistically lit restaurant, where chefs excel at infusing Icelandic seafood…

  • Yiantes organic restaurant in Exharia.

    Yiantes

    Athens

    This lovely restaurant with a central courtyard garden is upmarket for Exarhia, but the food is superb and made with largely organic produce. Expect…

  • Messinn

    Reykjavík

    Make a beeline to Messinn for the best seafood that Reykjavík has to offer. The speciality here is the amazing pan-fried dishes: your pick of fish is…

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    Sægreifinn

    Reykjavík

    Sidle into this green harbourside shack for the most famous lobster soup in the capital, or choose from a fridge full of fresh fish skewers to be grilled…

  • Kyivska Perepichka

    Kyiv

    A perpetually long queue moves with lightning speed towards a window where two women hand out pieces of fried dough enclosing a mouth-watering sausage…

  • MOK

    Brussels

    MOK serves some of the capital’s best coffee and offers a wide range of vegan-inspired recipes prepared by Josefien Smets – think crispy tofu and pickled…

  • Pantarul sits at the busy Lapad crossroads

    Pantarul

    Dubrovnik

    This breezy bistro aligns its menu with the seasons and has a reputation for exceptional homemade bread, pasta and risotto, alongside the likes of steaks,…

  • Le Jules Verne Restaurant on 2nd platform of Eiffel Tower.

    Le Jules Verne

    Paris

    Book way ahead (online only) to feast on Michelin-starred cuisine by Frédéric Anton and the most beautiful view of Paris at this magical spot on the…

  • Bodega Paella

    Navarro

    Valencia

    A byword in the city for decades for its quality rice dishes, Navarro is run by the grandkids of the original founders and it offers plenty of choice,…

  • Hallegaard

    Bornholm

    Artisanal charcuterie Hallegaard is a darling of Danish locavores, and many of Copenhagen’s top chefs procure their meats from this bucolic farmhouse,…

  • Søllerød Kro

    Copenhagen

    Not all of Copenhagen's Michelin stars are inner-city dwellers. One of them calls Holte home, an unassuming outer suburb 19km north of the city centre…

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