Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Breizh Café Paul Bert

    Paris

    Fronted by its distinctive French navy–blue façade, authentic Breton crêperie Breizh's outpost in the hip Faidherbe neighbourhood serves stunning savoury…

  • Sutt'a Ràvia

    Cefalù

    Fresh seafood holds centre stage at this cute blue-and-white trattoria near the beachfront, an offshoot of the neighbouring fish market. Order bargain…

  • Al Bagatto

    Trieste

    This old-timer, with its dark, brooding dining room, does a Triestine seafood degustazione – a crudo (raw fish) and something involving squid ink will…

  • LA Jordan

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Ketschauer Hof, Michelin-starred LA Jordan has a four-course surprise menu, and five- and seven-course tasting menus that might include dishes…

  • Fisch Franke

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a large, light-filled space, 1920-established Fisch Franke serves standout fish dishes: ocean perch with new potatoes and green sauce, pollock with…

  • Pharmacia

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    At this wonderfully quirky restaurant in Lisbon's apothecary museum, chef Susana Felicidade (Algarvian grandmother-trained!) dispenses tasting menus and…

  • Horasan

    Çeşme

    Relocated to a shaded garden location off Çeşme's pedestrian shopping street, this friendly balık pişiricisi (fish eatery) is Çeşme's foodie hot spot. It…

  • Jan

    Nice

    For the full-blown fine-dining experience, make a pilgrimage to the Michelin-starred restaurant of South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen…

  • Zia Rosetta

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Grab a pew at a marble-topped table and brace your taste buds for a torturous choice between 25-odd gourmet panini and another dozen specials – all…

  • Metamorphosis

    Lugano

    One for special occasions, Metamorphosis is housed in Lugano's futuristic Palazzo Mantegazza, right by the lakeshore. Chef Luca Bellanca walks the…

  • Olive et Artichaut

    Nice

    There’s barely enough room to swing a pan in this tiny street bistro, especially when it’s full of diners (as it often is), but it doesn’t seem to faze…

  • Arnoldo Heladeria

    San Sebastián

    In business since 1935, Arnoldo Heladeria makes San Sebastián's best ice cream. Alongside sorbets such as mango and passion fruit, and white peach, they…

  • Raimond

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Named for Estonian composer Raimond Valgre, this is the Hedon Spa & Hotel's night-time fine-diner. At the rear of the complex, opening onto the beach, it…

  • Gudhjem Røgeri

    Bornholm

    Gudhjem's popular smokehouse serves deli-style fish and salads, including the classic smørrebrød topping known as Sol over Gudhjem (Sun over Gudhjem;…

  • Tsinari

    Thessaloniki

    This convivial ouzerie (a taverna serving food that complements ouzo) sits on a quiet crossroads in Ano Poli. In operation since the 19th century, it…

  • L'Accolade

    Paris

    Seasonal market products reign supreme at this neighbourhood bistro where rising star Nicolas Tardivel woos a local crowd with his creative, modern French…

  • Gostilna na Gradu

    Ljubljana

    Right within the Ljubljana Castle complex, Na Gradu is much too stylish to be just a gostilna (inn-like restaurant). The award-winning chefs use only…

  • m3 Restaurant

    Tyrol

    A prime people-watching terrace fronts this super-slick restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and art-slung walls. Austro-Italian specialities are presented…

  • To Megiston

    Rhodes Town

    Look no further for the classic Greek-holiday taverna experience: welcoming, witty waiters; retsina flowing freely; and all the classics prepared just…

  • Le Rigmarole

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Old and new timbers create a warm environment at this hotspot, which specialises in meat, fish and vegetable skewers cooked over Japanese binchōtan (aka…

  • Mr & Mrs Watson

    Amsterdam

    Named after the couple who coined the term ‘veganism’, this intimate, popular restaurant delivers wonderful plant-based comfort food. The seasonal menu…

  • Local

    Venice

    Although he’s cooked in fine-dining establishments such as Noma, chef Matteo Tagliapietra grew up on the fishing island of Burano. As such, his simple,…

  • Les Voiles d'Or

    Normandy

    For cutting-edge cuisine concocted from top-quality ingredients, this Michelin-starred place is worth seeking out. Chef Christian Arhan has a soft spot…

  • Colheita Fresca

    The Algarve

    Produce from Loulé's magnificent Mercado Municipal is utilised in petiscos such as ostras (oysters) served with a squeeze of grapefruit, chouriço assado …

  • Moskovskoye Nebo

    Moscow

    A typical white collonaded VDNKh pavilion contains a restaurant which draws inspiration from the Stalinist utopia that surrounds it without overdoing the…

  • Njord

    Vaduz

    A breath of fresh Scandi air, Njord has a coolly modern bistro look, with greys, cream panelling, wood floors and cheek-by-jowl tables. The menu gives you…

  • O'ro

    Durmitor National Park

    The focus is firmly on local specialities at this appealing wood-and-glass restaurant. In summer grab a seat on the large terrace and tuck into a…

  • Kupferstube

    Tyrol

    Fine dining in Kitzbühel doesn't get better than at the Kupferstube in the five-star Hotel Tennerhof. Award-winning chef Stefan Lenz puts an imaginative…

  • L’Arcangelo

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Styled as an informal bistro with wood panelling, leather banquettes and casual table settings, L'Arcangelo enjoys a stellar local reputation. Dishes are…

  • Gelateria dei Gracchi

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    This is the original location of a small and highly regarded local chain of artisanal gelaterie. The proprietors here only use fresh fruit in season, so…

  • Bon Lloc

    Palma de Mallorca

    Longstanding favourite of the hip and health-conscious, this vegetarian (and increasingly vegan) place does great work with organic produce. Palma's first…

  • La Veranda

    Milan

    Service in La Veranda’s lovely but formal dining room within the Four Seasons hotel is disarmingly warm. The menu sings with smart, modern Mediterranean…

  • Twelve Triangles

    Leith

    Tucked away on an unassuming stretch just off Leith Walk, Twelve Triangles is an exceptional (and exceptionally tiny) bakery. Some of the city’s best…

  • Soúsouro

    Macedonia

    The laneways bordering Panagia and the portside parts of town are rich with ouzeries and tavernas where Kavalans congregate for lingering weekend lunches…

  • Crêperie Pen-Ty

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Consistently hailed as the best crêperie in northern Paris (it's been around since 1976), old-world Pen-Ty is well worth the detour. Book ahead to enjoy…

  • Mistu

    Miragaia

    The marble bistro tables, Thonet chairs, soft lighting, arched windows and creeping foliage at cool Mistu are redolent of a more graceful age. Two friends…

  • Monsal Head Hotel

    Peak District

    At the dramatic viewpoint of Monsal Head, its namesake hotel serves real ales and brilliant British cuisine, such as Cheshire cheese and horseradish…

  • Gostilna Dela

    Ljubljana

    This delightful bistro serves tasty homestyle cuisine, only much better. From the soups and the meat and vegetarian main courses to the shop-made štruklji…

  • Restaurante Rodero

    Pamplona

    For a memorable meal, book a table at this Michelin-starred, family-run restaurant just east of the bullring. Celebrated chef Koldo Rodero uses premium…

  • Humboldt

    Salzburg

    Like a blast of nouveau alpine chic from the mountains, Humboldt keeps the vibe cool yet cosy, with exposed beams, a modern wall-of-glass fireplace, retro…

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