İzmir
In the Kestane Pazarı (Chestnut Market) section of Kemeraltı, this simple place has been serving tender and tasty Macedonian/Albanian–style köfte with…
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Galicia
A bright and pleasant cafe run by the same people as the hostel upstairs, Ideas Peregrinas offers quite a contrast to the usual restaurant and bar fare…
Western Anatolia
One of the seafood joints along Mudanya's waterfront, Meral rates ahead of its neighbours because of the friendly family owners. Order a plate of grilled…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Placing a premium on fresh and healthy produce, this spacious white-tiled cafe is particularly popular with lunching office workers. Menus are chalked up…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Look for the barn-like doors at this locals’ place fittingly decorated with faded B&W photos of Santa Cruz in yesteryear. Portions are huge, but don’t…
Lago Trasimeno
This cosy restaurant is all about the uncomplicated joys of Umbrian country cooking. From the handmade pasta, temptingly laid out on the counter…
Gran Canaria
The mountains surrounding San Bartolomé are definitely picnic-worthy, whether you're hiking or driving. Stop at this long-running (since 1948) cafe-bakery…
Alicante
Upmarket and buzzy, this is a fun place to sit at the bar and try some high-class gastro creations using plenty of excellent fish and showcasing fine…
Centro Storico
With its cosy traditional interior and unwavering dedication to old-school Roman cuisine, family-run Armando's is almost as well known as its neighbour,…
Palma de Mallorca
The 'Oven of Holy Christ' has been baking up ensaïmades (a light, spiral pastry emblematic of the island) since 1910, and offers a choice of 12 fillings…
Valencia Province
On the main drag through town, 'Grandma's House' has an old-style front bar – unchanged in 50 years – and a more modern, formal dining room. Highlights…
Kythira
Avlemonas’ largest restaurant has a beautiful setting facing the seafront across a broad, open plaza in the heart of town. Naturally, it devotes itself…
Çanakkale
Head to this hang-out near the Trojan Horse for a hamburger, fajitas or pizza. Louder as the night gets older, the music is indie and Western rather than…
Zagorohoria
Settle in by the fireplace or out on the terrace, near the goat-bell wind chimes, and sample an array of super-local and seasonal food. Dishes like baked…
Parga
A great little taverna on the main highway, Tzimas is open year-round and recommended by locals for Greek standards such as roast aubergine with feta,…
Granada
A Granada institution, going strong since 1942, this scruffy, always-busy joint is one of the best tapas hangouts on bar-packed Calle Navas. It's standing…
Fira
Right near the Firostefani church, this breezy cafe sits right on the lip of the caldera, where the cliff plunges down into the cobalt sea. Chilled out…
Andalucía
Atmospherically housed in a historic olive mill with stone floors and a gigantic water wheel, El Molino specialises in hearty Aracena-style cuisine…
Athens
This comfortably elegant restaurant does chic Greek, with creations such as fried dumplings filled with feta and olives. It's cosy in winter, as light…
Benidorm
This popular basement space has had a recent change of direction and now offers an open kitchen serving modern, upmarket, Basque-inflected fare with…
Amorgos
This popular restaurant, up from the main street, carries its traditional atmosphere comfortably. Using homegrown produce, the cooks whip up hefty…
Rome
For the best sliced pizza near Villa Borghese park, search out this humble takeaway. Pizzas come capped with a selection of imaginative toppings and a…
Turin
Liguria's moreish focaccia has crossed the border and Sant'Agostino's is one of the best. Whether it's plain, stuffed with straccino cheese or topped with…
Lazio
Tarquinia has several decent eateries, including this family-run restaurant in the centro storico. Bag a table in the tastefully cluttered interior or on…
Sultanahmet
Specialities from Konya in Central Anatolia are the draw at this bustling place just off the much-loved Hocapașa Sokak food strip. Regulars come for the…
Dénia
A range of flavours are at play in this innovative but friendly and unpretentious spot at the beginning of the Calle Loreto strip. Not all the…
Andorra la Vella
This cheery place does tasty tapas like croquettes, Iberian ham and patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), as well as a range of salads,…
Castellón Province
One of three around town, this family-run classic is characterised by exemplary service, with every effort made to ensure nobody gets turned away hungry…
Rethymno Province
Set in a square just up from the harbour, this cafe-bistro-bar is popular with locals. Excellent breakfasts (€6 to €10) offer everything from yoghurt and…
Sevilla Province
With ringside seating on Carmona's vibrant central square, enthusiastic service and flavoursome food, Cervecería San Fernando promises memorable dining…
North & Interior Ibiza
With a lovely mural-embellished terrace that catches the morning sun, this laid-back local's local is ideal for a café con leche and tostada early in the…
Cyprus
Easy to find, at the heart of the village, this traditional taverna has wonderful views from the courtyard (look for the giant hanging gourds). Expect…
Salamanca
Come here with an appetite, as cool and casual Mandala offers a three-course set menu (unusually available for lunch and dinner) with dishes like black…
Formentera
Steps from the shimmering shore on Platja Llevant, long-standing Tanga delivers delicious seafood dishes, including grilled prawns, grouper, dorada and…
Zakynthos
This friendly taverna at the southern edge of Anafonitria village, at the turning for Shipwreck Beach, is busy at lunchtime, when day trippers stop by for…
Kadıköy
Generally acknowledged as one of the city's best fish restaurants, Cibalikapı has two branches: one on the Golden Horn and the other here in Moda. Super…
Barcelona
Like a secret little garden in leafy Parc del Turó, this stylish food-truck-inspired cafe serves light Mediterranean meals (hummus, creative salads,…
Centro Storico
A pearl among the tourist traps near Via del Governo Vecchio, this cosy bar-bistro is a good address to have up your sleeve. It's open all day, serving…
Madrid
In a stylish basement in Chamberí's south, with a large communal wooden table dominating the seating, Fismuler is classy yet not at all pretentious. The…
A Coruña
A top option among Calle Estrella's line of popular indoor-outdoor bar-restaurants, the Mundiña taberna (tavern) serves up well-prepared raciones of fresh…
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