Madrid
One of the best pintxos (Basque tapas) bars in Madrid, Sagaretxe takes the stress out of eating tapas, with around 20 varieties lined up along the bar …
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This sister taquería to El Raval's forever-packed El Pachuco launched in 2019 and has been an instant hit. It's Mexican-owned and delivers its signature…
Bilbao
Going strong since 1959, Rio-Oja retains a rock-solid reputation for its traditional Basque dishes. Its cazuelitas (stews served in the clay ramekins in…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
On the Barbaresco hills overlooking the village, the name Donna Selvatica honours the local grappa producer Romano Levi for whom the 'wild woman' was a…
South Ibiza
Book a terrace table for sunset and you'll enjoy one of Ibiza's most dramatic dining locations, with views over mystical Es Vedrà island. Es Boldadó is…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
If you're hankering after decent burgers in a snappy environment, flash-looking Lava has a busy sense of purpose about it and some neat aesthetics too:…
Salamanca
El Lateral does terrific pinchos (tapas), which serve as the ideal accompaniment to the fine wines on offer. Tapas are creative without being over the top…
Sorrento
The Slow Food movement might have originated in Italy, but there isn't always time to wait 45 minutes for your hand-pinched ravioli. In which case, decamp…
La Spezia
Go early to score a table at this sprawling subterranean osteria, a famed destination for la cucina spezzina (La Spezia cooking). True to its name, this…
Amalfi
Situated west of the centre, on the waterfront overlooking the fishing boats, this inviting blue-and-white beachside restaurant was founded in 1949. As…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Founded by a Galician couple in 1970, charmingly uncluttered Bar Celta shows off the northwestern region's famously seafood-tastic culinary riches with…
Cuenca
Just down the hill from the historic centre, revel in 16th-century surroundings with lofty ceilings, original columns and creaking floors. It's family run…
Massa Lubrense
FF is a jack of all trades overlooking Marina della Lobra’s dinky harbor where the parked cars are usually Fiat 500s and the moored boats are equally…
Macedonia
This waterside taverna has been sizzling sensational seafood since 1960. With a rousing rembetika (blues songs) soundtrack and outdoor seating with views…
South Ibiza
A fine all-year seafood restaurant, tucked into the back of a popular beach since 1988. Fish is grilled or baked, and there's good paella. Summer sees the…
L'Eixample
Opening on to a leafy garden, the culinary space of renowned wine emporium Monvínic offers elaborate confections such as cod in pil pil (garlic, oil and…
Andalucía
Zeitúm is housed in a headily historic 14th-century building, where staff will show you the original well, and the stonework and beams bearing Jewish…
Galicia
Facing the cathedral wall across a narrow street, this local favourite doesn't just do perfect pulpo (octopus) but also other tasty Galician items such as…
Trieste
For the city's best table with harbour views, head to Eataly's upstairs osteria. Clean and serene tones and nice use of wood offset the bustle, and the…
Umbria
This modest osteria is at its best on warm summer evenings when you can sit outside and bask in romantic views over the valley towards Assisi. Its food is…
Eastern Sardinia
What swims in the Med in the morning lands on plates by lunchtime at this ittiturismo, run by Tortolì’s fishing cooperative. The fixed-price menu includes…
Málaga
With Málaga's Alcazaba posing like the Alhambra in the background, this classy but not-too-posh restaurant (you can opt for stools rather than chairs) is…
Palafrugell & Around
Fabulously located on a headland overlooking Llafranc's bay, this top-notch Michelin-starred restaurant serves classy seafood and artful mains concocted…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
For unbeatable value near Trevi Fountain, reserve a table at this arty bistro adjoining Teatro Quirino. Theatre posters add bags of colour to the spacious…
Palermo
One of Palermo's finest bakeries, Cappello is famous for its setteveli (seven-layer chocolate-hazelnut cake), invented here and long since copied all over…
The Dolomites
Triple Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler's newest venture is this giant glass-walled restaurant audaciously cantilevered over Kronplatz's steep…
Milan
Owned by a Dutch chef and a Japanese entrepreneur, this noodle bar offers seasonal ramen dishes with Italo-Asian condiments like aubergine and miso as…
Trentino & South Tyrol
There's a moody downstairs dining room for evenings, but during the day join locals for a blackboard menu of small-producer wines by the glass, plates of…
Venice
Given Venice’s globe-trotting history, it’s high time the city had a quality Middle Eastern eatery such as this. Cut-brass lanterns hung with Venetian…
Livorno
American burgers, onion rings, pancakes and all-day breakfasts are cooked up at this 1950s-styled surf bar and American diner adjoining Livorno's aquarium…
Corfu
Almost a site of pilgrimage for fans of the Durrell family, this utterly ravishing waterfront restaurant in the former home of writer Lawrence Durrell has…
L'Eixample
Step into the calming, luxe world of star Chilean interior designer Jaime Beriestain, who has styled some of Barcelona's most fabulous hotels, and has his…
Nafplio
On an appealing eat street in the new town, this contemporary place recreates a traditional kafeneio (coffee house) and blends it with millennial designer…
Castilla-La Mancha
Just off the town's stunning Plaza Mayor, this time-tested favourite serves traditional cooking with an emphasis on grilled meats, though you'll also find…
Modena
Just off the northwest corner of Mercato Albinelli, this lovely cafe run by a pair of adorable sisters specialises in panino al cotechino – small…
Santander
The Centro Botín's cafe-restaurant, with picture windows looking across the bay, is a fine stop for breakfast, lunch or a drink or snack at any time…
Turin
Davide Scabin's tasting menus are theatrical, visual, visceral and mischievous, but despite such experimentation they are still deeply rooted in…
Ankara
The see-and-be-seen crowd packs out the front terrace on sunny days, tucking into European-style mains of grilled steak with sage risotto and gorgonzola…
Capri
Expect a queue here. Dating from 1937, Al Grottino was a VIP spot in the '50s and '60s (check out the photos in the window), and it continues to lure…
Catania
Pub-like Ostello personifies Catania: grungy, youthful and arty. Hunker down among students, professors and backpackers for decent bulgur-and-vegetable…
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