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…
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…
Slovakia
Borrowing Mediterranean, Slovak and French flavours, the chefs at Bernardov Dvor present everything with artistry, whether it's the excellent pizzas or…
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…
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…
Galway City
Creative hub Urban Grind whips up fantastic breakfasts (cinnamon porridge; organic ciabatta with grilled chorizo and poached egg) and lunches (black- and…
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…
Amsterdam
This is one of Amsterdam's finest gourmet Indonesian restaurants, where Chef Sonja Pereira serves beautifully presented work-of-art Indonesian cuisine in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Friedrichshain
Ensconced in one of Berlin's coolest hotels, Michelberger makes creative dishes that often combine unusual organic ingredients (eg wild boar with miso,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Nicely placed on the town's pedestrianised high street is this new foodie temple, inspired by Copenhagen's Torvehallerne. A collection of stalls serving…
Bratislava
This bohemian spot has schoolroom seating, pretty murals and sweet or savoury crêpes. Choose your preferred type of batter (including gluten-free…
Camargue
Attached to the excellent Ô Pica Pica restaurant, this informal little cabane (hut) specialises, unsurprisingly, in coquillages (shellfish): oysters,…
Positano
Local produce and polished takes on tradition underscore sophisticated Next2. Standouts include the signature conchiglioni ripieni di ragù alla bolognese…
Utrecht
Intimate and decoratively sparse, Concours is a great choice for a gourmet meal. It's romantic without being stuffy, comparatively affordable and dishes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Johann Strauss' one-time favourite, this dark-wood-panelled restaurant serves fabulously traditional dishes using produce from the owner's home region of…
Zealand
Michelin-starred Slotskøkkenet, headed by ex-Noma chef Claus Henriksen, gets continual rave reviews for its new Nordic culinary creations that are…
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,…
Vienna
Emperor Franz Joseph I declared Tafelspitz (boiled beef) his favourite meal, and this wood-panelled restaurant serves 10 different varieties, made from…
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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