Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Sabatini

    Spoleto

    Forget studying the menu – just go for one of the tasting menus and loosen a belt notch in readiness for dish after delectable dish. This is home cooking…

  • Bernardov Dvor

    Slovakia

    Borrowing Mediterranean, Slovak and French flavours, the chefs at Bernardov Dvor present everything with artistry, whether it's the excellent pizzas or…

  • Warszawa Wschodnia

    Warsaw

    In a huge industrial building, and taking its name from the neon sign salvaged from the nearby train station of the same name, this visually impressive…

  • Marrow

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Hay-smoked quail with peat vinaigrette, grilled octopus with fennel confit, and roast bone marrow are among the adventurous flavour combinations from Hugo…

  • Urban Grind

    Galway City

    Creative hub Urban Grind whips up fantastic breakfasts (cinnamon porridge; organic ciabatta with grilled chorizo and poached egg) and lunches (black- and…

  • Garden House Inn

    Northeast England

    Dating from the 18th century, rustic country-style inn Garden House does great lunchtime sandwiches, such as lobster or crab, fennel and 'Nduja (spicy…

  • Blue Pepper

    Amsterdam

    This is one of Amsterdam's finest gourmet Indonesian restaurants, where Chef Sonja Pereira serves beautifully presented work-of-art Indonesian cuisine in…

  • Zum Weissen Rauchfangkehrer

    Vienna

    'The White Chimney Sweep' is reputedly named for a chimney sweep who, thanks to his romance with the neighbouring baker, was more often covered in flour…

  • Palkin

    St Petersburg

    This historic restaurant, which has roots dating back to 1785, evokes a touch of royal grandeur with its elegantly set dining room, exquisite cuisine and…

  • Archestrato di Gela

    Palermo

    If you're serious about wood-fired pie, book at least two days ahead at what many consider to be the best pizzeria in town. The puffy, Neapolitan-style…

  • Goldies

    Kreuzberg

    Having trained in some of Germany's most celebrated Michelin-starred kitchens, Kajo Hiesl and Vladislav Gachyn started Goldies as a way of perfecting the…

  • La Lampara

    Procida

    Enjoying a quaint harbour view that has adorned many a guidebook, La Lampara looks down on Procida's agreeably lived-in marina from its seagull's-eye…

  • Porta di Basso

    Peschici

    Superb views of the ocean drop away from the floor-to-ceiling windows beside intimate alcove tables at this adventurous and stylish clifftop restaurant…

  • Michelberger

    Friedrichshain

    Ensconced in one of Berlin's coolest hotels, Michelberger makes creative dishes that often combine unusual organic ingredients (eg wild boar with miso,…

  • Östermalms Saluhall

    Stockholm

    Östermalms Saluhall is a gourmet food hall that inhabits a delightful many-spired brick building. It's a sophisticated take on the traditional market,…

  • Gelateria Dassie

    Treviso

    No one should leave Treviso without savouring an award-winning gelato by Stefano Dassie, one of Italy's top gelatisti. The Dassie family has a 45-year…

  • Prao

    La Rochelle

    Named after the multi-hull proa (prao in French) sailboat typical to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this hipster bistro takes great pride in the products…

  • Flaveur

    Nice

    Run by brothers Gaël and Mickaël Tourteau, this small restaurant has big culinary ambitions (and a second Michelin star as of 2018). In a Zen dining room…

  • Tramura

    Trapani

    Grandly set on the coastal walkway atop the old city walls, this casual eatery sports brilliant sea views with not a car in sight. Potted plants suspended…

  • La Grande Crèmerie

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The success of Serge Mathieu's tiny cave gourmande (gourmet wine cellar), La Crèmerie, prompted the opening of this chic rustic space serving the earthy…

  • Spaghetteria

    De Pijp

    Freshly made pastas at this hip Italian-run 'pasta bar' come in six daily options that might include beetroot ravioli with goat's cheese; basil fettuccini…

  • Restaurant Shasi

    Adriatic Coast

    Character-filled Restaurant Shasi is a rambling stone complex built into a cliff by the lake. It’s a lovely, quiet spot where the staff spring into action…

  • Andrew Edmunds

    The West End

    This charismatic little restaurant, operating from the same Georgian townhouse since 1985, is exactly the sort you might wish still abounded in Soho…

  • Boston Tea Party

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    A spacious, friendly, vintage-chic cafe, where relaxed decor – all blue faux-leather booths and rough wood tables, fresh flowers and colourful cans –…

  • Aarhus Central Food Market

    Aarhus

    Nicely placed on the town's pedestrianised high street is this new foodie temple, inspired by Copenhagen's Torvehallerne. A collection of stalls serving…

  • Funki Punki

    Bratislava

    This bohemian spot has schoolroom seating, pretty murals and sweet or savoury crêpes. Choose your preferred type of batter (including gluten-free…

  • La Cabane aux Coquillages

    Camargue

    Attached to the excellent Ô Pica Pica restaurant, this informal little cabane (hut) specialises, unsurprisingly, in coquillages (shellfish): oysters,…

  • Next2

    Positano

    Local produce and polished takes on tradition underscore sophisticated Next2. Standouts include the signature conchiglioni ripieni di ragù alla bolognese…

  • Concours

    Utrecht

    Intimate and decoratively sparse, Concours is a great choice for a gourmet meal. It's romantic without being stuffy, comparatively affordable and dishes…

  • Miss Korea BBQ

    De Pijp

    Tables at this wildly popular restaurant have inset barbecue plates to sizzle up pork belly, seasoned beef, squid, prawns and vegetables yourself. You can…

  • Papà Raffaele

    Lille

    The queues at Papà Raffaele are as legendary as its pizzas (it doesn't take reservations), so come early or late to this post-industrial space with…

  • Vrisi

    Rethymno Province

    Set below the main road, this stylish restaurant creates delicious Cretan cuisine with panache. Dishes like chicken with honey and mustard, fig and…

  • Alma Gastrothèque

    Vienna

    Seizing its inspiration (and name) from France's Alpes-Maritimes region, this chic wine bar/bistro has tinted glass pendants lighting up its mosaic…

  • Restaurante Central

    Portugal

    Drawing a healthy mix of village old-timers and hip travellers, the authentic Portuguese cuisine of Mrs Dalila takes centre stage at this simple but…

  • Al Vicolo

    Catania

    Clued-in Al Vicolo wears several hats well: bustling pizzeria, gourmet deli and designer bistro. The competent pizzas are huge, with a signature bordo…

  • Maxing Stüberl

    Vienna

    Johann Strauss' one-time favourite, this dark-wood-panelled restaurant serves fabulously traditional dishes using produce from the owner's home region of…

  • Slotskøkkenet

    Zealand

    Michelin-starred Slotskøkkenet, headed by ex-Noma chef Claus Henriksen, gets continual rave reviews for its new Nordic culinary creations that are…

  • Mercato Orientale Genova

    Genoa

    In 2019 a gourmet food hall landed in Genoa's oldest market, offering nearly a dozen different stands. You can dine on wood-oven-fired pizzas, pastas,…

  • Plachutta Hietzing

    Vienna

    Emperor Franz Joseph I declared Tafelspitz (boiled beef) his favourite meal, and this wood-panelled restaurant serves 10 different varieties, made from…

  • Enoteca La Torre

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    The romantic art nouveau Villa Laetitia provides an aristocratic setting for this refined Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a solid member in good…

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