Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
For a steaming bowl of impepata di cozze (pepper-spiced mussels) or frittura Napoletana (fry-up of battered anchovies and salmon) near Stazione Termini,…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Rethymno Province
In the upper village, Skalomata has provided sustenance to locals and travellers for about 40 years. When you peel your eyes away from the view through…
Southern Tuscany
Seating a mere 10 people at four tables (another six can squeeze onto tiny alley tables outside), this friendly place operated by Raffaella Cecchelli…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Brick-walled industrial-chic design, a sea of open MacBooks, stacks of design mags – this welcoming, queue-out-the-door branch of the Sant Antoni Federal…
Pamplona
It may be a little pricier than many on this street, but Casa Otano is worth the expense. Main courses range from grilled sirloin with peppers, to hake…
Modica
Nostalgia rules the roost at bustling, affable 'Osteria of the Forgotten Flavours', right on Modica's main drag. Decked out in a jumble of traditional…
Como
Ride the funicular up to Brunate to dine in this peaceful historic villa a few steps up from the top station, with great views over the lake. The place is…
Naples
Made with pepper, almonds and pork fat, oven-baked taralli mandorlati (savoury almond biscuits) are dangerously addictive and readily available at this…
Amalfi
Grab a chair on the square at this popular fish restaurant. Specials vary according to the catch of the day but might include carpaccio di baccalà (thin…
Ciutadella
Original, creative flavours infuse delicately presented, Menorcan-with-a-twist dishes at this slick, white-clad restaurant overlooking a courtyard…
Sultanahmet
This hybrid cooking school–restaurant serves a set four-course menu of Turkish home cooking, regional Anatolian specialities and Ottoman classics…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A Modernista frontage gives way to beautifully restyled interiors with green-leather stools, beamed ceilings and a marble bar at this updated-Catalan…
Dodecanese
The best spot to eat in Fry (and one of the best on the island), Giaeli (meaning 'traditional song') has raised the island's cuisine bar. This is…
Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz
From the super-star team behind Barbate seafood sensation El Campero, this cheery contemporary tavern puts to the spotlight on the region's famous…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Rabayà, on the southern fringe of the village, has the ambience of dining at a private home. The signature veal shoulder in Barbaresco works better in its…
Central Sicily
Those in the know head to this smart little restaurant for top-quality seafood and impeccable service. What exactly you'll eat depends on the day's catch,…
Trattoria Il Rifugio della Buona Stella
Lecce
A third-generation family restaurant in a gorgeous Leccese building with sandy stone walls and medieval decor, this wonderful trattoria serves utterly…
Naples
Of Neapolitan dolci (sweets), the cream of the crop is the sfogliatella, a flaky-pastry shell filled with sweat, cinnamon-spiced ricotta. This local…
Ischia
Part of the dining room at hillside Montecorvo is tunnelled into a cave, while the verdant terrace offers spectacular sunset views. Owner Giovanni prides…
Córdoba
Famed for its churrasco cordobés (pork tenderloin grilled over oak charcoal, with Arabic sauces), this is the place to head for a carnivorous feast, as…
Mantua
Wooden chairs scrape against the tiled floor as diners eagerly tuck into Slow Food–accredited culatello di Zibello (lard) at this 250-year-old trattoria…
Arrecife
From the ambitious British team behind Teguise sensation La Cantina, this stylishly contemporary bar-restaurant with dangling lamps and roadside tables…
Aragón
Part of the popular Hotel Ciria, El Fogaril serves outstanding Aragonese mountain fare. Specialities include wood-oven-roasted meats, game such as venison…
Kefallonia
Owned by the Tselenti family since 1893, this popular restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes such as a terrific linguine with prawns, mussels and…
Mediterranean Coast
If the idea of budget seafood usually sets alarm bells ringing, think again. This welcoming portside trattoria is one of the few places you can feast on…
Athens
At this elegant modern chophouse, gorgeous dry-aged Piedmontese beef is on display – but great Greek dishes such as spit-roasted lamb are on the menu, too…
Black Sea Coast
This excellent yet inexpensive place for fresh seafood, including karides güvec (prawn stew) and fish sandwiches, is a gleaming white contrast to the old…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This 19th-century fiaschetteria (meaning ‘wine seller’) is a stuck-in-time place with a short menu and a long list of local devotees. At lunch, regulars…
Madrid
One of the grande dames of the Madrid restaurant scene, Casa Ciriaco has witnessed attempted assassinations (of King Alfonso XIII in 1906) and was…
Madrid
There are many reasons to recommend this place, but the greatest novelty lies in its location – inside the home stadium of Real Madrid; its Salón Madrid…
Trapani
The upmarket dining choice, Il Moro ('The Dark') is actually a light and soothing, all-cream space with elegant white tablecloths, vases of fresh flowers…
Troödos Mountains
An atmospheric restaurant (part of the same-name hotel) with excellent meze and great local reds. Meze dishes are priced individually, which can equal a…
Cappadocia
Meaty mains of tenderloin cooked in pekmez (syrup made from grape juice) and lamb chops with smoked aubergine head up the menu here. Smaller plates are…
Menorca
A cheery rustic-chic place, this self-styled 'cafe-lab' makes a fabulous find for its imaginative Spanish-international home-cooking, with delectable…
Como
Going strong since 1958, Castiglioni's wonderful deli has evolved to include an enoteca (wine bar; situated 50m around the corner) and a lunch-only…
Rethymno Province
Named after Agios Pavlos' rocky peninsula that resembles a reclining dragon, this contemporary open-air cafe is all about its clifftop patio with views…
La Gomera
With bench-style tables overlooking El Cedro's green basin, this traditional bar-restaurant is popular for its heart-warming local food, like papas…
Barcelona
This raucous restaurant is decked out in country Catalan fashion with gingham tablecloths and no-nonsense, slap-up meals. The secret is hearty portions of…
Athens
Directly across from the Acropolis main entrance, this is ground zero for tour-bus lunches. But you could do a lot worse if you're in need of a…
Cádiz
Courtesy of Cádiz' popular La Marmita Group, this sleekly minimalist old-city spot thrills diners with its imaginative, intelligently presented Andalucian…
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