Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • El Pilón

    Málaga Province

    This former carpenter’s workshop is the village’s most popular restaurant – and rightly so. Dishes are created using locally sourced ingredients whenever…

  • Pierre Geronimi

    Monaco

    A bit of a local's secret: Monaco's best ice creams and sorbets, made by its eponymous Corsican maître glacier. The flavours are exciting – try chestnut…

  • Salloura Oğlu

    Istanbul

    Transplanted from Aleppo to İstanbul in 2014, this 150-year-old institution is known for speciality sweet cheese desserts such as kadayıf and peynirli…

  • Nardi

    Extremadura

    Nardi impresses with rich, classic dishes given a contemporary zing, served in a warm, elegant dining room with wood beams, yellow walls and rustic art…

  • Metamorfosi

    Rome

    This Michelin-starred Parioli restaurant provides one of Rome's best dining experiences, offering international fusion cuisine and a contemporary look…

  • Jovellanos 16

    Almería

    Wtth friendly service and a prime people-watching location opposite Plaza Constitución, Jovellanos 16 is a rising star on Almería's 'tapas row'. Don't…

  • Minyam

    Barcelona

    Billowing with smoke beneath a tajine-like metal lid, smouldering herbs infuse the rice of Minyam's signature Vulcanus (smoked seafood paella with squid…

  • Doukato

    Hora (Naxos)

    One of the Cyclades' best eating experiences, in a magical setting that was once a monastery, church and a school, Doukato is rightly deserving of…

  • Habana

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This delightful pink-and-white wedding cake of a building has its terrace on a picturesque plaza overlooking a fountain and surrounded by flower-filled…

  • La Blava

    Calella de Palafrugell

    In a former fisher's house overlooking the beach, La Blava has earned a loyal following for its exquisite seafood, best enjoyed at outdoor tables…

  • Acánthum

    Huelva

    Celebrating the flavours of his native Huelva, Chef Xanty Elias's exuberant mutli-course menus have earned him Michelin star status since 2015. Reserve…

  • Casa Jorge

    Madrid

    Arguably Madrid's best Catalan restaurant, classy Casa Jorge serves up exquisite specialties from Spain's northwest, including caracoles (snails),…

  • Prè de Costa

    The Dolomites

    Housed in an old barn with a stunning mountain backdrop, the Crazzolara family's farm-to-table gem is a long-standing local favourite. Chef Norbert…

  • Kazan

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Kazan's Michelin star has assured it a large fanbase in town and far beyond. The setting: lightly polished wood and beige fabric chairs, muted and…

  • Punta Lena

    Stromboli

    For a romantic outing, head to this upscale waterfront restaurant with cheerful blue decor, lovely sea views and the soothing sound of waves lapping in…

  • The Farm

    Marbella

    It’s not a farm, but instead an exceptionally pretty restaurant in Marbella’s old town, consisting of a patio, a terrace and a dining room furnished with…

  • Asador Espadín

    Andalucía

    Long before you reach the front door, delicious smoky aromas greet you at this ever-popular Velez Rubio lunch spot. Formally dressed old-school waiters…

  • Paradise Beach

    Kefallonia

    This much-loved taverna has a dreamy vine-shaded terrace overlooking a little beach. Thanks to its locally reared meat – in dishes such as exceptionally…

  • Osteria Le Servite

    Lake Garda

    Tucked away in Arco's wine-growing region, this elegant little osteria (tavern) serves dishes that are so seasonal the menu changes weekly. You might be…

  • Gay-Odin

    Naples

    Not so much a chocolatier as an institution, Gay-odin concocts some of the city's finest cocoa creations, including oh-so-Neapolitan chocolate 'cozze' …

  • La Salvaora

    Valencia

    Refined, elegant but not expensive, this intimate spot is decorated with black-and-white portraits of flamenco stars. At first glance, the menu of Spanish…

  • Minotauro

    Taormina

    Tiny Minotauro has an epic reputation for its calorific, made-from-scratch treats. Scan the counters for old-school tempters such as artful marzipan,…

  • Dopolavoro La Foce

    Val d'Orcia

    The founding members of this 1939 dopolavoro (recreational club) would be amazed to see its recent transformation. A stylish interior makeover has endowed…

  • Pepenero

    Northwestern Tuscany

    Chef and TV star Gilberto Rossi is one of the new breed of innovative Tuscan chefs using traditional products to create modern, seasonally driven dishes…

  • Zübeyir Ocakbaşı

    Beyoğlu

    Every morning the chefs at this popular ocakbaşı (grill house) prepare fresh, top-quality meat – spicy chicken wings and Adana kebaps, flavoursome ribs,…

  • Mimi’s Restaurant

    Troödos Mountains

    This may not be the most atmospheric spot to eat in town, but ask any local where they like to dine and this is the place they will probably cite. You won…

  • La Carboná

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This cavernous, imaginative restaurant occupies an exquisite old bodega set around a suspended fireplace. Delicately presented market-based specialities…

  • A Quadara

    Salina

    Since opening in 2018, Malfa's newest restaurant has won a loyal following for its delicious, authentic Aeolian cuisine. The menu abounds in seasonal…

  • Mercado Gastronómico San Albín

    Mérida

    The halls of Mérida's red-washed 20th-century bullring have been transformed into a busy tapas-style hangout. In each alcove, individual stalls deliver…

  • La Cambusa

    Western Sicily

    The finest Sicilian cheeses and artisan sauces, cured, roasted and marinated meats, veg dishes and breads tempt at this gastronomic butcher's shop and…

  • Trattoria Lo Romanì

    Alghero

    Many Alghero restaurants serve porcetto, Sardinia's classic spit-roasted pork, but few places cook it to such buttery perfection. The crackling is spot on…

  • La Grotta

    Montepulciano

    Located just below Montepulciano, overlooking the Renaissance splendour of the Chiesa di San Biago, the town's best restaurant serves traditional dishes…

  • Agustina

    Sevilla Province

    With its urban-style interior and alfresco seating on a lovely stone plaza, Agustina brings a dash of the contemporary to Cazalla. Its culinary approach…

  • Restaurante Las Termas

    Castilla y León

    This lunchtime restaurant is run by Santiago (a popular name in these parts), who, apart from being a charming host, oversees a menu renowned for the…

  • Thymari

    Lefkada

    With tables laid out on a large, sunny terrace surrounded by flowers on a quiet neighbourhood alleyway, this is a delightful place to eat truly…

  • Bodegas Campos

    Córdoba

    This atmospheric warren of rooms and patios is a Córdoba classic, and is popular with cordobeses and visitors alike. The restaurant and more informal…

  • Atrio

    Cáceres

    With a stunning location in the heart of old-town Cáceres, this is Extremadura's top restaurant. Chic contemporary design and service that's both formal…

  • Ston Pyrgo

    Amorgos

    Turn off from the village of Arkesini towards the signposted Tower of Agia Triada (also well worth a visit) and you find this traditional mezedhopoleio …

  • Ristorante La Madia

    Mediterranean Coast

    One of Sicily's finest restaurants, double Michelin-starred La Madia is a labour of love for local-born chef Pino Cuttaia. It serves modern Sicilian…

  • Luna Rossa

    Calabria

    In Terranova di Pollino, Luna Rossa is the highly esteemed restaurant of chef Federico Valicenti. Basilicatan cuisine is perfectly expressed in simple,…

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