Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Charli

    Brussels

    A fabulous little bakery housed in a gabled building whose cute frontage is painted with a colourful map. There's posh patisserie fodder, as well as…

  • Bar à Huîtres

    Rouen

    Grab a seat at the horseshoe-shaped bar at this casual but polished eatery located inside Rouen's covered market for uberfresh seafood. Specials change…

  • Il Gusto

    Cyprus

    Definitely something to write home about, II Gusto serves superb cuisine that’s an innovative twist on classic Italian cooking. Try the roast pork stuffed…

  • Som Saa

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    So beloved is Som Saa that it successfully crowdfunded £700,000 to open its first permanent restaurant in this old fabric warehouse. The menu has expanded…

  • Living Room

    Geneva

    Tasteful decor in a gold-kissed, dove-grey dining room, refined service, glorious views of Lake Geneva, and a menu that puts creative riffs on seasonal…

  • Le Petit Nice

    Marseille

    The flagship restaurant of Marseille-born gastronomic star Gérald Passedat, Le Petit Nice is a true dining destination. Set in a 1917 seafront villa on…

  • La Bulle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    It's worth detouring a couple of blocks west of Canal St-Martin to this contemporary corner bistro with lime-green seating on a sunny pavement terrace…

  • Pollen Street Social

    The West End

    Chef Jason Atherton's cathedral to haute cuisine (Michelin-starred within six months of opening) is a worthy splurge, especially for those in search of…

  • Ess Bar

    Konstanz

    The packed tables speak volumes at this minimalist-chic, monochrome-toned bistro, with banquette seating and a pavement terrace for summer-day dining. The…

  • Fräulein Lecker

    Ulm

    Almost Scandi in style with its clean-lined simplicity, this wine-store-bar-bistro lit by funky bottle lights is a wonderful place to try (and buy) local…

  • Les Chants d’Avril

    Nantes

    Follow locals to the iconic bistro of 'chef magicien' Christophe François, who runs this hugely successful locavore address with his wife Véronique…

  • Pyke 'n' Pommes POD

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Stop by this quayside shipping container to sample Kevin Pyke's delectable street food: his signature Notorious PIG (pulled pork, crispy slaw, beetroot…

  • Castle Café

    North London

    An utterly unique London experience: this sustainable social enterprise is set within a spacious climbing centre, itself set within a wildly eccentric…

  • Tintin

    Kyiv

    This gem enjoys a wonderfully surreal end-of-the-universe setting by the velodrome and doubles as a really cool bar. Owners seem to be positively obsessed…

  • New House

    Ruse

    The simple, no-frills interior hints at the owners' intention: to create a foodie destination in the centre of Ruse. The menu emphasises healthy choices,…

  • Ledesma No 5

    Bilbao

    Everyone's favourite pintxos spot on restaurant-lined Ledesma more than lives up to the hype with phenomenal pintxos and small plates made from high…

  • Marco Martini Restaurant

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    A lush garden pavilion at the Corner Townhouse provides the lovely setting for this casual fine-dining restaurant. The man with his name on the menu is…

  • L'As du Fallafel

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The lunchtime queue stretching halfway down the street from this place says it all. This Parisian favourite, 100% worth the inevitable wait, is the…

  • Glass Garden

    Salzburg

    One to impress, the Glass Garden is canopied by a striking glass dome at the Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, with panoramic city views from on high. The eye…

  • Stek

    Leeuwarden

    With a wooden decking terrace right above the water, views of canal action – yachts sailing past beneath the neighbouring bridge that rises to let them…

  • De Boet

    North Holland & Flevoland

    Urk's finest restaurant serves multicourse menus (no à la carte) using seafood landed daily by the fishing fleet out front. Zuiderzee sole with jenever…

  • Toqué!

    Poitiers

    Be prepared to dine extremely well at this brilliant modern bistro. Chef Grégory Delhaie roots his cuisine firmly in French tradition, infused with a…

  • Hostaria San Benedetto

    The Veneto

    For a deep dive into the cuisine of the Colli Euganei, book a table on the terrace of this renowned local restaurant. A single-page menu showcases…

  • Ristorante Ai Fiori

    Trieste

    As the pretty name suggests (fiori means 'flower'), there's a dedication to the seasons at this discreet little restaurant and an emphasis on freshness…

  • Taberna do Largo

    Ribeira

    Lit by wine-bottle lights, this sweet grocery store, deli and tavern is run with passion by Joana and Sofia. Tour Portugal with your taste buds with their…

  • Hawksmoor Guildhall

    London

    Parquet floors, maroon leather seating and rich wood panelling create a clubby atmosphere in this subterranean steakhouse, one of a handful in a London…

  • Hilmi

    Fethiye

    Established in 1935, this inviting, always busy little eatery allows you to experience the buzz of the Fish Market without purchasing from the fishmongers…

  • Daroco

    Paris

    Mirrored ceilings create a space-defying effect in Jean Paul Gaultier's former flagship, now transformed into a spectacular trattoria. Premium ingredients…

  • Le Comptoir Nordique

    Chamonix

    This design-conscious diner marries Scandinavian style with crisp Nordic flavours. Within, the Comptoir is defined by clean lines and slate tiles. Seafood…

  • Hostaria La Vecchia Fontanina

    Verona

    With tables on a pint-sized piazza, cosy indoor rooms and excellent food, this historic, knickknack-filled eatery stands out from the crowd. The menu…

  • Ristorante Sasseo

    The Italian Lakes

    Located a few kilometres from Santa Maria della Versa is the 18th century home and restaurant of Elena Grigoroi and chef Giorgio Lutrini. It serves two…

  • Bistrot de la Butte

    Clermont-Ferrand

    Defying the myth that restaurants on a main square are often tourist traps, this exceptional bistro pulls seasonal produce into dishes that feel unrushed,…

  • Le Petit Château d'Eau

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Scarcely changed in a century, with lemon- and lime-tiled walls, horseshoe-shaped zinc bar and burgundy banquettes, this neighbourhood treasure endures in…

  • Brasserie François

    Namur

    This stately 200-year-old building has an interior full of polished brass and waistcoated waiters, and it serves up beautifully executed brasserie cooking…

  • OX

    Belfast

    A high-ceilinged space with cream-painted brick and warm golden wood creates a theatre-like ambience for the open, Michelin-starred kitchen at the back,…

  • Taverna Karagatsi

    Pelion Peninsula

    In an idyllic setting, right above the sea in exquisite little Damouhari bay, this laid-back place serves up wonderful Pelion taverna standards. Fresh…

  • Main Tower Restaurant

    Frankfurt am Main

    You can admire the cityscape from the Main Tower either at its 53rd-floor restaurant, while dining on dishes like boiled wagyu beef Tafelspitz or yellow…

  • Chutney Gastrobar

    San Sebastián

    When a French bartender and an English cook with Pakistani-Saudi roots teamed up, they created one of the most innovative pintxos spots in town. This…

  • Los Siete Jardines

    Cáceres

    Lost in the old-town maze, Los Siete Jardines triples as contemporary art gallery, cultural hub and bohemian-feel cafe. Order a coffee and one of their…

  • Gyoza

    Vilnius

    All clean lines and edgy contemporary art, this thimble-sized, charcoal-and-crimson dumpling bar serves five types of moreish gyoza (Japanese dumplings)…

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