Montmartre & Northern Paris
Chef Quentin Giroud ditched the high-flying world of finance for the stoves, and this small, vintage-style space with semi-open kitchen is testament to…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
You'll find some of Lisbon's best pizza – uncut, certified by Napoli's strict Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana – at this cosy Chiado hotspot whose…
Abruzzo
A casual restaurant that specialises in Abruzzo's classic street food, arrosticini. These charcoal-grilled lamb skewers are seasoned with olive oil and…
Frankfurt am Main
One of Frankfurt's narrowest buildings, at 3.8m wide, houses this inconspicuous restaurant (look for the teensy silver plaque on the facade). Produce from…
Prenzlauer Berg
A mellow 1950s lounge vibe and an inspired menu of Indochine home cooking divided into 'regular' and 'vegetarian' choices are the main draws of this…
Amsterdam
Huge and graceful, this is an impressive space in an 1870s-built, 1900-expanded former greenhouse decked with blond wood and black chairs, and offering…
Paris
Tucked away on a charming Bastille backstreet behind a mulberry-coloured façade, Buffet has burgundy leather seating, wooden tables, mirrors and terrazzo…
Aliados & Bolhão
There’s a good buzz at split-level Tapabento, discreetly tucked behind São Bento train station. Stone walls, bright prints and cheek-by-jowl tables set…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
From its latest and far more prominent location on pretty Praça Dom Luís, the not-to-be-missed 'cut room' dishes out succulent, perfectly seasoned…
Western Sicily
Formally dressed waiters roll out the day's catch on a vintage wooden trolley for diners to inspect and select before cooking at this perennial seafood…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The Portuguese love to self-proclaim their product to be the best this or the best that in the world, but this don't-miss cafe puts its chocolate where…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Tempting aromas waft from this canary-yellow-fronted delicatessen, opened by a Polish couple in 1946. Viennese apple strudel, borek (pasties) with warm…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Fans of this small Alentejan icon were aghast when it disappeared from Lisbon's foodie map in 2015. Thankfully, Zé resurfaced a year later in improved…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
There's always at least one vegetarian option (such as roast beetroot and purple-carrot crumble) on the small but superb weekly menu at this welcoming…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Occupying a lovingly restored inn, Le Thou is headed up by chef Stéphane Konig, who is known for his creative (and sometimes surprising) take on regional…
Faro
Built to look like a crab when viewed from above, this remote restaurant rises up on boardwalks from the Ilha da Barreta as its sole building. It's an…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Loosen your belt for generous servings of regional delicacies such as pork with lentils, pounti (bacon- and prune-studded savoury cake) and bourriols …
Koblenz
A cavernous stone building that once housed a museum is now a restaurant and wine bar serving local specialities such as Koblenzer Saumagen (stuffed pig's…
Syracuse
Seafood-loving locals swear by this easy-to-miss osteria (casual tavern), its white-and-blue interior somewhat reminiscent of a Greek-island taverna. The…
Lisbon
Follow the locals out of the tourist zone to Campo Grande and get in line (a very long line!) with the cool kids to devour Lisbon's favourite gourmet hot…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Fronted by a shady pavement terrace strung with fairy lights and opening to a romantic vaulted-stone dining room, Millau's best restaurant refines the…
Bergen
Part of an ever-expanding culinary empire, this flagship fine-diner showcases the cream of New Nordic cuisine. It's playful and pushes boundaries, sure,…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
This sunny, handsomely designed cafe is a showcase for high-quality Portuguese produce. You can stop in for light meals (creative salads, sandwiches,…
St-Émilion
Wine pairings are naturally in a league of their own at this exquisite Michelin double-starred restaurant, in the heart of the village in a luxurious,…
Pantelleria
Enjoying sublime sea views from its turquoise-tiled terrace, the Prince and the Pirate cranks out exquisite pantesco (Pantelleria-style) cuisine, from…
Northern Armenia
This restaurant is split into two. Downstairs there's Losh, serving mainly lavash (flatbreads), dips and starters. Upstairs is Tava (meaning pan in…
Berlin
Since taking the helm at this Michelin-starred outpost, Arne Anker has given the cuisine a youthful and light edge while following the seasonal-regional…
Copenhagen
Michelin-recommended Salt is set in the Admiral Hotel, a converted granary with unbeatable views of Copenhagen's harbour. Tradition meets innovation in…
Frankfurt am Main
Even diehard carnivores might be converted after tucking into this stylish cafe's creative vegetarian and vegan dishes: tempeh with three-bean and coconut…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This excellent 'bio-trattoria', mostly hidden away from tourist view, does a long list of authentic, organic, and seasonal gourmet pizzas baked in a…
The Luberon
Overnighting at this luxurious hilltop estate won’t suit everyone’s budget, but everyone should try to fork out for the great-value Bistrot lunch menu…
The West End
This confidently undemonstrative bistro is making quite a splash with food that marries top-quality British and Mediterranean produce and techniques…
Prosciutteria – Cantina dei Papi
Trastevere & Gianicolo
For a taste of Tuscany in Rome, consider a stop at this cheery Florentine prosciutteria (salami shop). Made-to-measure taglieri (wooden chopping boards)…
Northeast England
Opposite the fishing quay where catches are landed daily, gastropub Staith House has a sunny beer garden, bar made from recycled timbers and an…
Sorrento
This so-called 'water and salt' restaurant with a dazzling blue-and-white interior is right next to the ferry terminal. Seafood here is worth getting…
Athens
This charming old taverna is an Athens gem. There's no signage – look for two sets of doors leading to a rustic cellar. There's no printed menu, just a…
Naples
While this place lacks the waterfront views of its neighbours, it also lacks the dated kitsch. Furthermore, both the chef and sommelier hail from Naples'…
Southern Rome
This easy-going cafe, restaurant and wine bar hybrid was once a bakery, hence the name (‘double zero’ is a type of flour). These days it attracts trendy…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Stark concrete floor, beams and an open kitchen (in front of which you can book front-row 'chef seats') set the factory-style scene for edgy, modern,…
Positano
Dining at Max's is like dining in the stately home of an aristocratic friend – a room stuffed with art, statuettes, rich carpets and literary tomes. Not…
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