Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • À l'Agneau

    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…

  • Ricard Camarena

    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…

  • Salsa Verde

    Évora

    Vegetarians (and Portuguese livestock) will be thankful for this veggie-popping paradise. Pedro, the owner, gives a wonderful twist to traditional…

  • Gagini

    Palermo

    Expect sharp professionals and serious gastronomes at Gagini's rustic, candlelit tables. In the kitchen are Massimiliano Mandozzi and Elnava De Rosa,…

  • V Zátiší

    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…

  • Ubl

    Vienna

    The menu at this much-loved Beisl is loaded with Viennese staples, such as Wiener Rindsgulasch (Viennese beef goulash), Schweinsbraten (roast pork) and…

  • Chez La Vieille

    Paris

    In salvaging this history-steeped spot within a 16th-century building, star chef Daniel Rose pays homage to the former wholesale markets, erstwhile…

  • El Borinot

    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…

  • Le Comptoir des Dombes

    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…

  • Croq' Fac

    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…

  • Pain Pain

    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…

  • das!Burger

    Wiesbaden

    Towering burgers made with locally sourced produce include the Alamo (cheddar, beef, onion rings, pickles and BBQ sauce), Farmhouse (bacon, beef, tomato,…

  • Kasutera

    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…

  • Zinfandel’s

    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…

  • Hutchesons City Grill

    Glasgow

    This upstairs dining room in a historic Merchant City building has real wow factor with superhigh ceilings, leadlights, ornamental fireplaces and 19th…

  • L’Escale

    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…

  • Numero Primo

    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…

  • Cantinho do Avillez

    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…

  • Atmosfär

    Malmö

    A polished neighbourhood bistro with outdoor tables in the warmer months, Atmosfär serves good-value, flavourful combinations such as red cabbage with…

  • Alpenrose

    Zürich

    With its tall, stencilled windows, warm wood panelling and stucco ceiling ornamentation, the Alpenrose exudes cosy Old World charm, and its cuisine lives…

  • 5

    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…

  • To Stolidi Tis Psinthou

    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…

  • Gasthaus Löwen

    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,…

  • Auberge du Pot d'Etain

    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…

  • Jakub

    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…

  • Imlauer Sky

    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…

  • Daffodil

    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…

  • Meşhur Tavacı Recep Usta

    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…

  • Figlmüller

    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…

  • Ai Promessi Sposi

    Venice

    Bantering Venetians thronging the bar are the only permanent fixtures at this neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern), where ever-changing menus feature…

  • Mr Hai Kabuki

    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…

  • CoVino

    Venice

    Tiny CoVino has only 14 seats but demonstrates bags of ambition with its inventive, seasonal menu inspired by the Venetian terroir. Speciality products…

  • Ergospasio

    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…

  • 12 Apoštolov

    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…

  • Coba

    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…

  • Al Pont de Ferr

    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…

  • Emili Aregak

    Armenia

    This small heartwarming bakery run by the Emili Aregak support and resource centre employs Gyumri youth with disabilities and their mothers. The European…

  • Ô des Lys

    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…

  • Einsunternull

    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…

  • Billy Andy's

    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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