Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Nonna Gina

    Český Krumlov

    Authentic Italian flavours from the Massaro family feature at this long-established pizzeria, where the quality of food and service knocks the socks off…

  • La Cucina dei Colori

    Catania

    Take away or dine in at communal tables at this contemporary ode to seasonal, organic, meat-free nosh. Scan the counters for the daily-changing options,…

  • Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi

    İzmir

    Şambali are made by baking almond-studded semolina, yoghurt and sugar, then dousing the cake with sweet syrup. This famous şambalicisi, which opened in…

  • Acherer Patisserie & Blumen

    The Dolomites

    Right by the town gate, Acherer Patisserie & Blumen sells strudel and Sachertorte that may just be the region's best; the young owner reopened his…

  • L'Éclair de Génie

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    You will never look at a simple éclair the same way again after visiting this swish boutique of highly creative pastry chef Christophe Adam. Exquisitely…

  • 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)…

  • Airtime

    Lauterbrunnen

    Inspired by their travels in New Zealand, Daniela and Beni have set up this funky cafe, book exchange, laundry service and extreme-sports agency. Munch…

  • Jardin Mazarin

    Aix-en-Provence

    This elegant restaurant is set perfectly on the ground floor of a handsome 18th-century hôtel particulier in the Quartier Mazarin. Two salons sit beneath…

  • Reserva Rotana

    Mallorca

    A slice of rural luxury, this tucked-away finca (estate) offers genteel ambience and polished service in its beamed dining room and flower-draped garden…

  • Warszawska

    Warsaw

    Occupying two basement levels of Hotel Warszawa, the design of this fabulous restaurant and bar conjures up the sleek lair of a James Bond villain. Chef…

  • Moli des Torrent

    Mallorca

    The area's most atmospheric restaurant, set in a stone windmill on the country road leading north of Santa Maria to Bunyola. Sit in the vaulted interior…

  • Village Cafe

    Lindos

    Near the start of the donkey path up to the Acropolis, this whitewashed bakery-cafe consists of an enticing vine-covered pebble-mosaic courtyard, shaded…

  • BUGO Art Burgers

    Miragaia

    Spilling out onto gallery-lined Rua de Miguel Bombarda, this bright, happening bistro promises to elevate burgers to an art form. It delivers with…

  • Bäumli

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Creaking with 500 years of personality, this late-medieval wine tavern houses a wood-panelled, candlelit restaurant that showcases all the typical…

  • Trattoria Maddalena

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Just a footbridge away from Burano’s photo-snapping crowds, this pretty Mazzorbo restaurant is a great place for a lazy seafood lunch. Relax by the canal…

  • O Gaspacho

    Monsaraz

    A small, cheerfully decorated cafe where you can try owner Gabriel's excellent signature gazpacho. It goes well with the creative small plates on hand,…

  • Prawn on the Lawn

    North London

    This B&W-tiled establishment both sells the freshest of fish and shellfish as a fishmonger's and serves it as a restaurant. Consult the ever-changing…

  • Twelve Tables

    Yerevan

    Entered through an artsy handicrafts shop, this cute-as-a-button tearoom has a whimsical decor reminiscent of a grandmother's living room. The menu is…

  • Sauvage

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Some quite extraordinary natural wines are paired with creative French cuisine at this fashionably no-frills place with pea-green façade on trendy rue du…

  • Le Tre Bocche

    Catania

    Reservations are essential at this Slow Food–recommended restaurant, which even has its own stand at La Pescheria market. The tasting of antipasti is a…

  • Three Little Birds

    Sagres

    Sagres' coolest cafe makes everything from scratch – tortillas, corn chips and brioche buns included – for its tacos, nachos and burgers (eg piri-piri…

  • Faustfood

    Erfurt

    Despite its casual, student-y vibe, this rambunctious grill house is a great place for traditional Thuringian grills (Rostbrätel and bratwurst), plus more…

  • Calle Mayor

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Calle Mayor is a standout meal stop between the cathedral and castle. Be sure to order the simple starter of tomatoes, which are grown in the owner's…

  • La Greppia

    Parma

    La Greppia is hallowed ground for the kind of Emilia-Romagna gourmands who know their ragù from their bolognese. Sticking tradition and modernity in the…

  • Le Macine

    Lipari

    This country restaurant in Pianoconte, 4.5km from Lipari Town, comes into its own in summer, when meals are served on the terrace. Seafood and fresh…

  • Pied à Terre

    The West End

    This petite and elegant Michelin-starred French restaurant, a stayer on London's dining scene, presents plenty of Francophile favourites (such as skate…

  • Cail Bruich

    Glasgow

    In an elegant if rather nondescript dining room, the kitchen here turns out some memorable modern Scottish fare. The forage ethos brings surprising, tangy…

  • Al Covo

    Venice

    Chef-owner Cesare Benelli has long been dedicated to the preservation of heritage products and lagoon recipes. Only the freshest seasonal fish gets the…

  • Schwarzwaldhaus

    The Black Forest

    With dark wood panelling, low beams, banquette seating and a Kachelofen (ceramic tiled oven), the Schwarzwaldhaus is a rustic tavern in the traditional…

  • Il Ridotto

    Venice

    When the octopus starter looks so beautiful that it elicits gasps, there's no questioning how this small, elegant restaurant gained its Michelin star…

  • Enoteca ai Artisti

    Venice

    Dishes might include a lightly curried rabbit maltagliati (cut pasta) or beef cheeks with polenta chips at this elegant enoteca (wine-orientated bistro),…

  • La Cidrerie

    Honfleur

    For an inexpensive and casual meal, La Cidrerie is a superb choice, serving up a winning combination of piping-hot galettes (savoury buckwheat crêpes) and…

  • Alchemilla

    Glasgow

    The number of quality eating options opening on the Finnieston strip is phenomenal, and this is a fine example. The casual open-kitchen eatery offers…

  • Northern Soul Grilled Cheese

    Manchester

    Carving out a niche for artery-clogging, gooey grilled-cheese delights in Manchester’s grungy Northern Quarter, Northern Soul is a great spot for a budget…

  • La Table au Plafond

    Clermont-Ferrand

    Chefs here seem to have enormous fun designing tapas-style nibbles like 'cappuccino' (vegetable stew with a ham foam), mini burgers with raclette cheese,…

  • Eccellenze Campane

    Naples

    This is Naples' answer to Turin-based food emporium Eataly, a warehouse-like showcase for top-notch Campanian comestibles. The sprawling space is divided…

  • La Cantina di Biffi

    Abruzzo

    Dedicated to the food and wine of Abruzzo, this stone-walled cantina is a handsome place to eat, with its open kitchen and blackboard of seasonal…

  • Flo's

    Zell am See

    Worth the short hop out of town, this nicely chilled restaurant prides itself on season-driven modern Austrian cuisine with an experimental twist – and it…

  • Ré Ostréa

    Île de Ré

    For an authentic taste of island life, spurn St-Martin's portside restaurants and pick up the cycling path to Ars-en-Ré – on foot or by bike. Within…

  • Third Eye

    Hania Province

    A local institution and community gathering spot since 1990, the Third Eye knew what to do with beetroot, quinoa and hummus long before meatless fare went…

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