Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Crotto del Sergente

    Como

    Although it's a bit of a trek (4km southeast of Como's centre), the delectable Slow Food cooking at this characterful crotto ('grotto') makes it well…

  • Le Bistrot d’Antoine

    Nice

    A quintessential French bistro, right down to the checked tablecloths, streetside tables and impeccable service – not to mention the handwritten…

  • La Table du 11

    Versailles

    For an appropriately sumptuous meal in this stately town, Michelin-starred La Table du 11 fits the bill. Dark-blue flooring matches its façade; dishes on…

  • Miško

    Adriatic Coast

    The most upmarket of the Bojana River restaurants is focused completely on seafood, including octopus, shrimp, shellfish, a big selection of fresh fish,…

  • Plume

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A minimalist, 1950s ambience cocoons discerning diners at Plume ('Feather'), the stylish neobistro of talented young Tunisian chef Youssef Gastli. His…

  • Baraka

    Antequera

    Sombreros off to the brave staff at Baraka, who cross a busy road, trays loaded, risking life and limb to serve punters sitting in a little park opposite…

  • Adesso

    Valletta

    Translating from Italian to 'now' in English – the giveaway is clocks with no hands throughout the restaurant – Adesso is a thoroughly modern bistro…

  • Hungry Biker

    Miragaia

    If you – like the husband and wife owners – love to ride your bicycle, this place is a winner. The artsy cafe has an environmentally friendly ethos,…

  • Thieng Heng

    Paris

    You'll know you're in the vicinity of this takeaway joint when you see crowds of locals munching on giant banh mi (Vietnamese stuffed baguettes), which…

  • Grand Candy

    Yerevan

    Ask any Armenian child to name their favourite place, and they're likely to excitedly shout 'Grand Candy!' This sweets shop and cafe is painted in candy…

  • Locanda Locatelli

    The West End

    This quietly glamorous restaurant in an otherwise unremarkable Marble Arch hotel remains one of London’s best Italian establishments, and you’re likely to…

  • Akropolis

    Wrocław

    Easily confused with the Akropolis Taverna, a few doors along at Rynek 20/21, this restaurant serves excellent Greek food with great views of the market…

  • Mykolo 4

    Vilnius

    This heavy wooden-beamed, brick-walled bistro specialises in dishes inspired by 19th-century 'bourgeois' recipes and framed by the availability of…

  • Maso Palù

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    For a real treat, head 17km into the countryside southwest of Rovereto to this converted farmstead specialising in seasonal Trentino cuisine. The monthly…

  • Olive

    Innsbruck

    Vegetarians and vegans are in their element at this cute retro-flavoured bistro, with wood floors, a mishmash of vintage furniture and the warmest of…

  • Rio’s Vyšehrad

    Prague

    Located opposite the Church of Sts Peter & Paul, this is an attractive modern restaurant set in an ancient building. There’s an elegant indoor dining room…

  • La Renella

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Watch pizza masters at work at this historic Trastevere bakery. Savour the wood-fired ovens, bar-stool seating and heavenly aromas of pizza, bread (get…

  • La Hospoda

    Karlovy Vary

    This upscale take on a traditional Czech pub goes beyond staples like roast pork and wienerschnitzel to delicacies like baked goose and roast boar served…

  • El Globo

    Bilbao

    One of Bilbao's best pintxos bars, El Globo packs a fabulous range of creative small bites, including favourites such as txangurro gratinado (spider crab)…

  • Flor dos Congregados

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Tucked away down a narrow alley, this softly lit, family-run restaurant brims with stone-walled, wood-beamed, art-slung nooks. The frequently changing…

  • Panorama Restaurant – Hotel Legoland

    Billund

    A large, light-filled place with a comprehensive kids menu. The buffet lunch (adult/child 198/99kr) and dinner (265/125kr) represent reasonable value, and…

  • Poulpette

    Atlantic Coast

    Well away from the tourist crowd, across the river, Poulpette is a deliciously urban neobistro with a faintly industrial decor showcasing local…

  • Café Pinson

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Tucked down a narrow Haut Marais side street, this stylish cafe with an interior by celebrity designer Dorothée Meilichzon sees a fashionable lunchtime…

  • Blaue Gans Restaurant

    Salzburg

    In the 650-year-old vaults of Arthotel Blaue Gans, this restaurant is a refined setting for creative takes on regional cuisine with a seasonal slant, such…

  • Derrière

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Play table tennis, sit on the side of the bed, glass of Champers in hand, or lounge between bookcases at this apartment-style restaurant in a beautiful…

  • Sbanco

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    With its informal warehouse vibe and buzzing atmosphere, Sbanco is one of the capital's best modern pizzerias. Since opening in 2016, it's made a name for…

  • Citizen

    Rouen

    Citizen is undeniably hip with its black lines, industrial fixtures and groovy tunes playing overhead. More important is the excellent coffee, and the…

  • Maré Cheia

    Aveiro

    Maré cheia means ‘high tide’ in Portuguese, but 'cheia' (full) applies equally to this popular seafood eatery. You'll often have to elbow your way through…

  • Gampe Thaya

    Tyrol

    High above Sölden, this dream of a mountain hut has ringside views of the Ötztal Alps from its sun terrace – equally lovely whether snowbound in winter or…

  • Alej

    Slovakia

    Visitors who aren't lured in by the snack stands around Bojnice Castle can enjoy a feast prepared with finesse at Alej. Everything from the chalet-style…

  • La Bodeguilla

    Palma de Mallorca

    This proper foodie's restaurant reinterprets dishes from across Spain in a modern dining room lined with wine and hams. Try the porc negre (rare-breed…

  • Casa Benigna

    Madrid

    Hammer on the brass knocker and enter another world: lab equipment hanging from the roof, library shelves and even laundry items. In case you missed it,…

  • Meze Akademie

    Swabian Alps Region

    Creative riffs on Greek meze (small dishes to share) take centre stage at this slick restaurant, with an open-plan design and bistro-style seating at bare…

  • Quantum Coffee Roasters

    Cardiff

    Just two minutes from chain restaurants and cultural venues is this understatedly stylish coffee shop. Owned by a friendly Greek couple who adore…

  • Le Davoli

    Bordeaux

    When the urge for more refined dining strikes, reserve a table at this gourmet address in Saint-Pierre with talented chef David Grangier in the kitchen…

  • Yanik Kaşik

    Thrace & Marmara

    Gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) are made to order by the co-owner's mum at this relaxed garden cafe in Tepeköy. Recycled furniture adds a hipster tinge to…

  • Elia

    Kos Town

    With its traditional wood-beamed ceiling and partly exposed stone walls covered in murals of the gods of the pantheon, Elia is earthy and friendly, and…

  • El Rincón de Antonio

    Castilla y León

    A fine place offering tapas in the bar (including 17 different cheese raciones from the Zamora area), as well as sit-down meals in a classy dining area…

  • Kraftwerk

    Zell am See

    Housed in a converted 1930s power station, this stylish postindustrial, brick-walled newcomer to Zell am See's dining scene puts an imaginative spin on…

  • Albedrío

    Murcia Province

    Below the level of the square, this bright and buzzy spot is a very welcome addition to the Lorca eating scene. A mural of Bogart and Hepburn overlooks…

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