Montalcino
Husband-and-wife team Antonio and Roberta run this relaxed eatery in the centre of town with great aplomb. Roberta's cooking is much more sophisticated…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Tenerife
One of the island's best dining choices, this superb Michelin-starred restaurant is just off the main plaza. There's a marked leaning towards seafood: try…
Dodecanese
Look for the octopus drying outside – hence its local moniker 'the octopus place'. This whitewashed belle with Aegean-blue chairs and soaring village…
Agrigento
Set in a mansion with a leafy courtyard just below the train station, this place is a welcome addition to Agrigento's fine-dining scene. Opened in 2015 by…
Aragón
Casa Pardina is a very special restaurant where the food is based on traditional Aragonese home cooking yet also exudes contemporary creativity, and the…
Verona
With its open kitchen, urbane vibe and hotshot chefs, you're right to expect great things from Locanda. Culinary acrobatics play second fiddle to prime…
Bosa
Wriggle through Bosa's backstreets to discover this sweet local trattoria on a secluded cobblestoned square. Owners Angelo and Angela work the small…
La Palma
Situated in the shadow of the evocative 18th-century ermita, this place keeps it simple with a superb menu of tapas and tablas (platters) to share…
Gozo
Around 1km west of Marsalforn in quieter Qbajjar Bay, ocean views and excellent seafood blend at this locals' favourite. Combine views of nearby rocky…
Lipari
Dazzling vistas of Salina, Filicudi and Alicudi floating in the Tyrrhenian are reason enough to visit this hilltop restaurant near Lipari's northern tip…
Andalucía
Grab a table overlooking the plaza or hunker down in the cosy interior to sample a succession of truly succulent platters – from perfectly grilled slices…
Corfu Town
Corfu Town’s finest special-occasion restaurant has a beautifully faded square to itself, hidden away near the cathedral and complete with a genuine…
Peloponnese
Zerzova ticks all the right boxes. Sustainable practices? The husband-and-wife team collects wild herbs and cultivates their own produce. Home cooking?…
Costa Brava
A fusion of French and Spanish flavours, spiced with occasional Asian flair, impresses diners at this innovative restaurant overlooking a tiny beach in…
Matera
Degustation menus from five to 12 courses provide a sumptuous experience of elevated Italian cuisine at Matera's most innovative restaurant. Menu options…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
With a name referencing London's hip 'hood, Shoreditch has a lot to live up to, and it doesn't disappoint. Sit outside on the corner terrace and partner a…
Çanakkale
Make your way to the northern end of Çanakkale's waterfront kordon for this relaxed and stylish cafe offering excellent all-day breakfasts. Either select…
Black Sea Coast
This delightful log-cabin restaurant cooks its truly local spread of mountain specialities to order, including kaydebak (using seven types of local greens…
Padua
Prime seasonal produce, impeccable wines and near-faultless service meld into one unforgettable whole at this stellar fine-dining restaurant, resplendent…
Chianti
The large terrace at this restaurant overlooks one of the Antinori vineyards and is perfect for summer dining. In winter, the elegant dining room comes…
Valladolid
With just four tables and a typical waiting list of a month, you might imagine that this extraordinarily high-quality gastrobar would have prices to match…
Lemesos (Limassol)
This is an unwaveringly authentic local restaurant with a daily menu chalked up on the wall (in Greek only), paper tablecloths and faded pics of…
Trento
Stroll the bridge over the fast-flowing Adige to this charming wood-panelled restaurant for carefully prepared traditional dishes. Think venison,…
Capri
Time to pop the question or quell those predeparture blues? The terrace at this sophisticated spot offers heart-stealing views over the pine trees to…
Central Sicily
Caltagirone's top restaurant is an established address on the island's fine-dining circuit. Its reputation rides on innovative, visually arresting cuisine…
Antiparos
This imaginative restaurant on the main street executes modern Greek dishes with flair and a real understanding of seasonal ingredients. There's the tang…
Palma de Mallorca
Worthy of all the hype, this new concept tapas bar is super stylish with coffered ceilings, oak panelling, mosaic tiles and a long marble bar from where…
Madrid
Tucked away on the cusp of Calle de Ponzano, Madrid's (and Chamberí's) most happening bar and tapas street, this fine relic and local institution serves…
Ionian Islands
Paxi's finest restaurant, 400m up from central Gaïos, serves local food that’s head and shoulders above what's on offer at the harbourfront tavernas, for…
Valldemossa
Spread over three stone-clad rooms in a former simple village house, this unpretentious tapas bar serves highly appertising takes on pa amb oli (bread…
Albarracín
This sleek, light-filled dining room comes with attentive but discreet service and changing menus of innovative food that you'll remember. The venison was…
Murcia
It's difficult to imagine tastier tapas than the inventive, exquisite creations at this bar on the west side of the centre. Grab a pew at the long bar and…
Central Tuscany
Known throughout the region for the affordability and excellence of its food, the Bear Bar bustles from morning to night and is a great place to grab a…
Spain
The quietly elegant Casa José is packed on weekends with madrileños (people from Madrid) drawn by the beautifully prepared meats and local dishes with…
Figueres
A short stroll from the Teatre-Museu Dalí, cheery casual Integral prepares some of the best vegetarian dishes for miles around. Perch at the marble-topped…
Southern Malta
Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours all mingle on Bongo Nyah's eclectic menu. A quirky cocktail list, Gozo's Lord Chambray craft beers on tap…
Northern Mallorca
Sit in a gorgeous setting under the canopy of an ancient fig tree in the courtyard garden of this arty enclave, which hosts the occasional sculpture…
Oia
One of the top fine dining experiences in Santorini – natch, in Greece! – Lauda morphed from Oia's humble first restaurant into a destination in its own…
Ürgüp
This local women's cooperative serves up true homespun village flavours with mantı (Turkish ravioli), içli köfte (ground lamb and onion with a bulgur…
Selçuk
One of the best dining experiences in town, this hotel's rooftop restaurant has a panoramic view of the fortress and distant mountains, particularly…
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