Beyoğlu
Tables at this meyhane (tavern) are hot property on a Friday or Saturday night, when locals flock here to enjoy the tasty food and convivial atmosphere…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Madrid
Just by the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, this breezy, no-frills bar-eatery is a Madrid institution for its bocadillos (filled rolls) – the bocadillo de…
West Ibiza
In a hidden bay, with tables almost on the sand, this beautifully positioned beach restaurant has a slightly castaway, barefoot vibe (though prices are…
Lake Iseo
Only those of strong resolve will manage to walk past the al fresco bar at this deli-restaurant on Peschiera Maraglio’s harbourfront without stopping…
Cappadocia
Get a window table in the stone-cut dining room for views that stretch over to Göreme. For meze, order the spicier-than-usual acılı ezme (spicy tomato and…
Cilento Coast
Follow the signs to La Piazzetta from the castle, via a short tunnel, and blink hard when you emerge at this movie-set marvel of a piazza, with its…
Naples
Neapolitans from across the city revere this light, upbeat pastry shop for its fiocco di neve (snowflake), a soft, small brioche, dusted in icing sugar…
Procida
The 'seashell' is secluded on a narrow dark-sand beach with a warped jetty and the pastel jumble of Marina Corricella in the distance (take the steep…
Picos de Europa
For super-generous helpings of fresh, high-quality local food, head upstairs to this warm, wood-beamed loft-like space with Picos photos and a tiny…
Granada
Granada’s leading street artist, El Niño de las Pinturas, has been let loose inside Hicuri, creating a psychedelic backdrop to the wonderful vegan food…
Barcelona
Barcelona's favourite chef Carles Abellán brings his signature upmarket twist on classic tapas to this neon-lit corner cafe (which remains slightly…
Capri
If you've arrived on the ferry with an appetite, head here, a two-minute walk to the left from where you disembark. You can easily fill up on the superb…
Cádiz
Barrels of Pedro Ximénez, manzanilla (chamomile-coloured sherry) and oloroso (sweet, dark sherry) stack up behind the bar at this down-to-earth 1956…
Gijón
Like most Gijón eateries, Ciudadela has a front tapas bar backed by a dining room, but here they’re combined with a unique, cave-like basement recreating…
Ciutadella
In the marvellous lobby of the 19th-century Palau Salort, Moriarty is a lively G&T 'club' and modern-Mediterranean tapas bar-restaurant, with a gorgeous…
Northwestern Tuscany
Locals rave about this tiny family-run trattoria on Cathedral Sq, aptly called 'By Auntie' and with an inviting 'Cibo e Vino' (food and wine) strapline…
Madrid
Some bars have all the luck. In 1985, this backstreet neighbourhood bar opened in time to ride the wave of la movida madrileña, then stuck around long…
Bologna
This trendy pit stop under the shadow of the towers is great for high-quality Bologna specialities (such as tortellini in brodo or with sage and butter,…
Bergamo
Boiled cornmeal (aka polenta) might not be the most handy of fast foods, but this small hole-in-the-wall will soon have you grabbing a takeout. Styling…
Salamanca
A trendy place that regularly attracts Spanish celebrities and well-to-do locals, El Pecado (The Sin) has an intimate dining room and a quirky, creative…
Andalucía
It's tiny but it's the best of Cazorla’s central bars, with barrel tables outside (and it gets packed inside when the weather's poor). They do great tapas…
Gijón
The front bar is a boisterous sidrería (cider bar) for snacking on tapas (€6 to €9) or raciones, accompanied by free-flowing cider. For sit-down dining,…
Extremadura
With a friendly local buzz, snug wood-beamed interior and elegantly presented traditional fare, this cafe-bar-restaurant just southeast off the Plaza…
Palermo
Slick, youthful and buzzing, FUD gives fast food a Slow Food makeover. Offerings include cheese and charcuterie platters, salads and panini, all playing…
Larnaka
Despite indifferent service, we recommend this little taverna because it's one of few places in central Larnaka that dishes up proper home cooking. Daily…
Ristorante Marechiaro da Bruno
Pescara
With more wait staff than some restaurants have customers, the Bruno is a sprawling seafood emporium right on the beachfront. It manages to serve hundreds…
Venice
Serving San Marco workers since the 1930s, this no-frills rosticceria (roast-meat specialist) has an ultramarine canteen counter downstairs and a small…
Ristorante & Pizzeria da Gigino
Vico Equense
Run by the five sons of pizza king Gigino Dell’Amura, who introduced pizza by the metre to the world, this giant cafeteria-like pizzeria – the self…
Ibiza Town
Between club-night posters, pounding house music, shared bench-style tables and a fun young vibe, Los Pasajeros plates up gigantic portions of hearty,…
Aragón
Talented chef José Tazueco whips up a selection of culinary treats that zap traditional ingredients with a creative flair. Expect artistically presented…
Bologna
Trade the packed-like-sardines Quadrilatero chaos for comparative calm in this revamped gourmet food hall, which was the town's original market after…
Central Anatolia
In a prime position for lunch on the route between Yazılıkaya and Hattuşa, this garden cafe dishes up gözleme (stuffed flatbreads), tost (toasted…
Cappadocia
The shady courtyard, with its comfy wicker seating, is a relaxed place to while away an afternoon, tucking into meze plates of spicy muhammara (dip of…
The Dolomites
For nearly half a century, this family-run restaurant in a revamped 17th-century farmhouse has been keeping ancient Ladin culinary traditions alive. Fana…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Dressed with rust-red velvet sofas, black-and-white tiled floors and 19th-century vaulted brick ceilings, the exquisite signature restaurant at members…
Salamanca
The home kitchen of former parliamentarian María Luisa Banzo has one of Salamanca’s most loyal followings. The cooking is a carefully charted culinary…
Bursa
Come here for lunch after exploring the Muradiye Complex across the road and dig into homemade Anatolian favourites of mantı (Turkish ravioli), mücver …
Lake Garda
If you're looking for a real local experience, book a table at this wood-panelled travellers inn on the road to Tenno. It's been run by the same family…
Şanlıurfa
Climb up the stairs of Şanlıurfa's cliff to reach this higgledy-piggledy restaurant overlooking Gölbaşı with a dining room carved into a rocky bluff and…
Cefalù
Far from the madding crowd that descends on Cefalù each summer, this family-run restaurant in nearby Sant'Ambrogio boasts a relaxed and breezy terrace…
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