Antalya
For authentic local food at cheap prices, Can Can (jan jan) certainly has lots of can (soul) with street tables and locals buying güveç (stews) well into…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Granada
Glorious fresh produce, spot-on service, chic whitewashed decor, excellent Spanish wines and a deliciously creative approach to local cuisine make…
Athens
With excellent homestyle cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’). It’s decorated like a cosy bistro, and tables on the…
Siena
The epitome of refined Sienese dining, Da Enzo, as it is popularly called, welcomes guests with a complimentary glass of prosecco (sparkling wine) and…
Cartagena
Elegant dining areas and an open kitchen characterise this smart white-exteriored local on a nondesript pedestrian boulevard off Calle Carlos III. The…
Milan
Having honed his skills at Michelin-starred St Hubertus in the Dolomites, chef Diego Rossi and blogger Peter Caroli now have their own restaurant. As the…
Murcia
Smart, spacious and modern, this Argentine restaurant focuses on meat. There are some great mixed-grill specials, but the real highlights are the sizeable…
Macedonia
Don't doubt the commitment to 'slow food' at this cosy corner restaurant on the Sakoulevas River. The telltale snail isn't for show: the owner (who found…
Istanbul
Primi Ballat has a casual cafe ambience but a serious focus on food. Breakfast is Turkish (and very good), but other meals are emphatically Italian…
Beyoğlu
Dishes from the southeastern city of Antakya (Hatay) are the speciality here. Cold and hot mezes are equally delicious (try the grilled cheese), pides and…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Famous throughout Sicily for its delicious dishes featuring forest mushrooms and wild boar, Giuseppe Carollo's eatery deserves equal renown for its…
Reggio Calabria
One of the best restaurants in Reggio, serving maccheroni al ragù di maiale (handmade pasta with pork sauce) and involtini di vitello (veal rolls) in an…
Eskişehir
Aegean-style feasting in deep Anatolia. The shared plates and seafood here brings to mind lazy lunches along Turkey's western coastline. Choose your fish,…
Northern Malta
Multiple recommendations from local accommodation owners and an absolute waterfront location put Munchies near the top of Mellieħa's eateries. The menu…
Southern Malta
Seasonal, sustainable and local are all important at Terrone, where the menu is adjusted on a daily basis. Sit inside the chic interior enlivened with…
Noto
Low-slung lamps spotlight linen-clad tables at Vicari, and rightfully so. In the kitchen is young-gun chef Salvatore Vicari, who thrills with his…
Pafos
Located in a relatively quiet part of Kato Pafos, this place oozes rustic charm with its natural stone, original wooden shutters and walls washed in warm…
Ischia
In the long line of Ischia's portside eating establishments, the 'pink panther' might be the best. First, there's the owner, Amedeo, a skilled linguist…
Eastern Sardinia
Up in the village proper, this rustic restaurant serves hearty local fare such as roast veal, grilled pork chops and gnocchetti with saffron, mint and…
Andalucía
Devoted chef Jesús heads up the creative kitchen at this wonderful family-run restaurant, which is causing quite the stir with its lovingly prepared,…
Valencia
This upstairs restaurant, overseen by famed Quique Dacosta and with Luis Valls as chef, offers elegance and fine gastronomic dining at prices that are…
Bodrum Town
One of the most creative restaurants in town, this place occupies a lovely old stone house and has a front terrace with harbour views. A lot of care has…
Çanakkale
On the corner of the Aynalı Çarşı, this no-frills place named in honour of a plentiful local fish (sardalya means sardine) serves everything from…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Settle in for great views on Crust's rooftop terrace high above Spinola Bay and enjoy excellent baking, including homestyle pies and buttery croissants…
San Gimignano
Nestled beneath the crumbling walls of the rocca, La Mandragola (The Mandrake) is deservedly popular – book ahead, especially if you're keen to dine in…
Milan
Street-food guru Giuseppe Zen has done it again with this spectacular cheese bar in the Mercato Comunale. Let them arrange a tasting plate of some of the…
Elba
The philosophy here is laudable: use fresh local produce (organic where possible), ensure that the flavours are as natural as possible, and serve the…
Thessaloniki
Elegant and relaxed, yet serious about everything that issues from its open kitchen, Mourgá is everything that's delightful about Greek food, Thessaloniki…
Monaco
Monégasque chef Henri Geraci has worked in some of the Riviera's top restaurants, but he's now happily settled at his own establishment down a shady…
The Veneto
If ever there was a table with a view, the dining room of Due Mori provides it, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Asolo and the layered Veneto…
Alghero
Cool, casual dining in a stylish centro storico setting – with blond-wood decor and low sandstone arches – is what La Botteghina is all about. In keeping…
Dodecanese
In a handsome 19th-century neoclassical building (and former Italian Police station), Manolis Tastes has a roof terrace and upstairs lounge, and fine…
Castellón Province
Sit around barrels, grab an outdoor table or head downstairs to the dining room at this bright corner spot, an expansion of its crowded Calle Barracas…
San Teodoro
A genuine slice of rustic island life, Li Mori dishes up a generous spread of Sardinian dishes in a convivial farm setting. Loosen a belt notch for…
Palma de Mallorca
A father-and-son team run this individual little place with real pride and warmth. The food is Belgian-meets-Mallorcan (perhaps steak tartar with fries…
Extremadura
This refined restaurant in the heart of Zafra's old town delivers with its traditional meaty menu (note the innovative twists) and subtly sophisticated…
Meteora & Thessaly
The old Palaia warehouse district is home to this handsome open-kitchen eatery started by two Greek friends who met at university in Brighton, England…
Andalucía
Aracena's home-grown celebrity chef Javier Fuster created an instant sensation when he opened this casual downtown restaurant in 2019. Sourcing…
Murcia Province
With a traditional varnished wood interior, albeit with a shipboard feel, this looks like another barrio cafe until you realise that the menu is all…
Southern Mallorca
Inhabiting the shell of a little sandstone church, with outdoor tables under the trees, this atmospheric place serves up terrific French home cooking…
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