Alsace
Market-driven menus and a cocoon-like setting of dark-wood panelling and lamp lighting draw locals to À l'Agneau. This family-run affair serves…
Alsace
Market-driven menus and a cocoon-like setting of dark-wood panelling and lamp lighting draw locals to À l'Agneau. This family-run affair serves…
Valencia
Valencia's most highly rated current chef showcases the range of his abilities here, in a new location in the Bombas Gens factory-turned-art-centre. A…
Évora
Vegetarians (and Portuguese livestock) will be thankful for this veggie-popping paradise. Pedro, the owner, gives a wonderful twist to traditional…
Palermo
Expect sharp professionals and serious gastronomes at Gagini's rustic, candlelit tables. In the kitchen are Massimiliano Mandozzi and Elnava De Rosa,…
Staré Město
Michelin-listed ‘Still Life’ is one of Prague’s top restaurants, famed for the quality of its cuisine. The decor is bold and modern, with huge pieces of…
Vienna
The menu at this much-loved Beisl is loaded with Viennese staples, such as Wiener Rindsgulasch (Viennese beef goulash), Schweinsbraten (roast pork) and…
Paris
In salvaging this history-steeped spot within a 16th-century building, star chef Daniel Rose pays homage to the former wholesale markets, erstwhile…
Palafrugell & Around
Tucked along an ivy-clad medieval lane, El Borinot serves beautifully prepared seasonal cuisine with global accents, best enjoyed on the peaceful front…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A great find, in the village of Lapeyrouse, about 5km southwest of Villars-les-Dombes. Le Comptoir des Dombes feels both relaxed and elegant, with…
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter students pack out this sandwicherie (sandwich bar) at lunchtime and for good reason. Delicious, made-to-measure sandwiches embrace dozens of…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Sébastien Mauvieux, famed for his baguettes, also bakes outstanding corn bread, rye and seasonal chestnut loaves and other varieties of pain at his…
Wiesbaden
Towering burgers made with locally sourced produce include the Alamo (cheddar, beef, onion rings, pickles and BBQ sauce), Farmhouse (bacon, beef, tomato,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Charming Ingrid has resurrected the 16th-century Portuguese staple of castella – a beautiful sponge cake that Portuguese explorers brought to Japan, where…
Zagreb
One of the top tables in town, Zinfandel's is headed by chef Ana Grgić, whose menu of creative flair is also served in the grand dining room of the…
Glasgow
This upstairs dining room in a historic Merchant City building has real wow factor with superhigh ceilings, leadlights, ornamental fireplaces and 19th…
Corsica
You’d never guess from its crisp modern appearance, with huge sea-facing windows and outdoor terrace, but this family-run restaurant has been open since…
Brindisi
This stylish glass pavilion along Brindisi's seafront is the showcase restaurant for Puglia's Tenute Rubino winery. Local seafood like octopus and tuna is…
Ribeira
Rock star chef José Avillez' latest venture is a welcome fixture on Porto's gastro scene. A bright, contemporary bistro with a retro spin, Cantinho keeps…
Malmö
A polished neighbourhood bistro with outdoor tables in the warmer months, Atmosfär serves good-value, flavourful combinations such as red cabbage with…
Zürich
With its tall, stencilled windows, warm wood panelling and stucco ceiling ornamentation, the Alpenrose exudes cosy Old World charm, and its cuisine lives…
Stuttgart
This glossy, nouveau-chic restaurant and lounge walks the culinary high wire with a Michelin star and chef Claudio Urru presiding over the stove. Food is…
Rhodes
The pick of several appealing lunch spots in the lively main square of Psinthos, 16km southeast of the Valley of the Butterflies. The wooden-beamed…
The Black Forest
This German-Italian bistro creates a modern mood with its brick floor, bare wood tables, globe lights and moulded chairs. Hailing originally from Venice,…
Yonne
For a special treat, stop in at this unexpected gastronomic gem in the modest village of L'Isle-sur-Serein, 15km north of Avallon. The classically…
Český Krumlov
Classical decor provides a formal setting for classic South Bohemian dishes such as kulajda (dill soup with mushrooms and a poached egg), rabbit with…
Salzburg
From the lofty vantage point of this slickly modern, glass-fronted rooftop restaurant, Salzburg spreads out before you in all its glory – it's…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This breathtaking brasserie conjures its retro setting, in a 1920s cinema, into fabulous art deco glamour, with a delightful daffodil theme from its tiled…
İzmir
Serving tasty dishes harking from Diyarbakır in the country's southeast, this is a popular venue for celebratory and family dinners, and is also known for…
Vienna
Vienna would simply be at a loss without Figlmüller. This famous Beisl has a rural decor and some of the biggest (on average 30cm in diameter) and best…
Venice
Bantering Venetians thronging the bar are the only permanent fixtures at this neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern), where ever-changing menus feature…
City West & Charlottenburg
Purists can stick to classic nigiri and maki but Mr Hai is mostly about expanding your sushi horizons. Unconventional morsels, composed like little works…
Venice
Tiny CoVino has only 14 seats but demonstrates bags of ambition with its inventive, seasonal menu inspired by the Venetian terroir. Speciality products…
Elounda
A design feast in a converted carob factory with rave-worthy food to match. Count the fish in the sea from tables lined up along – and above – the…
Košice
High-backed pews and religious portraits seem to urge prayerful contemplation, but the chefs at 12 Apoštolov have something more decadent in mind. This…
Amsterdam Noord
This cool taqueria serves a small but inspiring menu of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, alongside tequila-based cocktails, natural wines and fresh juices…
Milan
Navigli’s osterie (restaurants/bars) can often disappoint on the food front, but Al Pont de Ferr lifts the game. Its casual charm can make you wonder if…
Armenia
This small heartwarming bakery run by the Emili Aregak support and resource centre employs Gyumri youth with disabilities and their mothers. The European…
Troyes
A talented husband–wife team shakes the pans at this sweet, intimate bistro in the heart of historic Troyes. Classic French home cooking with a pinch of…
Berlin
The name means ‘one below zero’ but the food at Michelin-starred Einsunternull is actually happening hot. Adventurous palates get to embark on a radically…
County Antrim
In a bucolic setting 7km southwest of Larne, this 19th-century country pub with open log and peat fires, low ceilings, and live trad sessions on Saturday…
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