Syracuse
Brisk, friendly service complements the trendy, casual atmosphere at this eatery just west of Ortygia. While it serves grilled meats and salads,…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Ciutadella
Overlooking Ciutadella's market, Ulisses doubles as both fabulous tapas spot and down-to-earth cocktail-and-wine bar. A keen young team pours a thoughtful…
Northwestern Tuscany
For an exhilarating taste of the seaside (accompanied by the odd greedy seagull) head to the quayside where this gleaming mint-green friggitoria…
Cappadocia
At this cosy upstairs restaurant, dishes are cooked by local women traditionally in the tandır (clay oven), and ingredients are sourced from the neighbour…
Ibiza Town
La Brasa is as popular for its quality fish and meat, sizzled over charcoal, as for its paellas and Mediterranean dishes crafted with ingredients from its…
Symi
English-run cafe that’s a favourite morning rendezvous for the island’s expats and a popular rest place at the top of Kali Strata. Sit yourself down on…
L'Eixample
In business since 1934 (and a tanning warehouse before that), Casa Alfonso is perfect for morning coffee, breakfast or tapas at the long marble bar. Wood…
Barcelona
In a building redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, with a menu created by chef Jordi Vilà of Michelin-starred Alkímia (also on the premises), the popular…
Camogli
Up a back lane from the waterfront, stylish Da Paolo has the town's best fish and seafood, all fresh off the boats and done in a variety of simple local…
South Ibiza
With tables directly overlooking Es Vedrà and sandy-pebbly Cala d'Hort, El Carmen is highly popular for good reason. It offers lots of seafood and fresh…
Barcelona
Dressed in jolly reds, this casual tapas spot with a few coveted terrace tables keeps busy at all hours. Fresh produce from the local market is front and…
L'Eixample
The ‘Little Wine Cellar’ offers classic tapas presented with a touch of class, from calamars a l'andalusa (lightly battered squid rings) to cecina (dried…
Palermo
Bare stone columns, exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings set an atmospheric, evocative scene at this buzzing restaurant-wine bar. Approved by the Slow…
Western Sicily
Perched directly above the tiny port, Gino's no-frills village cafe cooks up a bird's-eye view of the big blue sea and ferries sailing to the island…
Naples
Focused on artisanal producers, this cultured address offers a buzzing ground-floor bistro and a quieter dining room upstairs. The tasting menus aren't…
Cádiz
A rustic-chic modern-day casa de comidas with open stone, tiled floors and bright-white walls creates an intriguing setting for sampling traditional,…
Barcelona
Diners are in for a treat with the knockout menu conceived by acclaimed Catalan chef Jordi Vilà, who also runs Sant Antoni's Alkímia. Delicate tapas and…
Catania
Humble yet quietly sophisticated, Da Antonio spoils food-lovers with well-priced, beautifully cooked food served by knowledgeable waitstaff. Despite…
Southern Gran Canaria
Don't let the flags fluttering outside put you off – long-standing, rustic Acaymo is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. It's best known for…
Iraklio
With tables sprawling towards the Morosini Fountain, this is a great place to sample bougatsa (creamy semolina pudding wrapped in a pastry envelope and…
Cetara
A new player in Cetara’s rigidly traditional dining scene, Spadone is the kind of place where the head chef stands ingratiatingly at the front door at 7pm…
Elba
Much-loved by locals, this traditional address sees chef Massimo cook up the very best of Tuscan produce with a generous peppering of simplicity. The menu…
Corfu Town
The stone walls, hardwood floors and cheerful staff lift the ambience of this taverna. Check the daily specials, or choose anything from mousakas (baked…
Catania
This tiny bakery has developed a cult following for its wholesome artisan breads, made with ancient Sicilian grains like tummina and perciasacchi. You'll…
Barcelona
The pick of the promenade-facing restaurants in the 19th-century edifice Palau de Mar is this swish white-tableclothed seafood specialist. It has been…
Skiathos
A gorgeous rustic-chic terrace perched right above Megali Ammos' silvery sands is the setting for elegant Exantas' creative, contemporary Greek cuisine…
Aragón
Delicious tapas treats, composed from a variety of market-fresh ingredients, are displayed temptingly along the bar, Basque-style. Options might include…
Madrid
Even if you don’t have plans to be in Chamberí, it’s worth a trip across town to this bar-restaurant that offers outstanding rice dishes, including paella…
Le Marche
The gourmet restaurant of Le Case country resort has enough gastronomic panache to keep foodies from venturing into Macerata. Beams and exposed stone…
Ankara
At this blue-and-white fish restaurant, pluck your creature of the deep off its ice bed, then have it grilled or fried up and doused in olive oil and…
Salerno & the Cilento
This gracious restaurant is located within a swish boutique hotel just off Teggiano’s elegant main piazza. The menu varies according to what's in season,…
L'Eixample
In this garage-style space, you're likely to be sharing a long unvarnished wooden table, squeezed in on a cardboard-box stool, but that's half the fun…
Cuenca
El Secreto isn't much of a secret. Exuberant decor featuring painted beams and tiled murals coupled with a friendly, laid-back attitude means this place…
Tarragona
Beyond a stylish lounge/bar hides this rustic-chic restaurant styled in cool creams, adorned with a claw-foot bath tub(!) and specialising in deliciously…
Tenerife
Don't be put off by the nine-language menu; locals rate this place as one of the best in town, and the owner, who’s quite a character, could talk the hind…
Arrecife
Within the 18th-century Manrique-redesigned Castillo de San José, this is one of Arrecife’s most upscale dining experiences, though it's more about the…
Barcelona
Families and high-spirited groups of pals are drawn to this classic for cargols a la llauna (sautéed snails), botifarra (Catalan sausage) with beans,…
Merano (Meran)
Agrigento transplant Marco has created this sweet Sicilian trattoria, sporting a welcoming front courtyard, a warm stone-walled interior and a cool jazz…
Assisi
Annarita is your hospitable host at this casual, brick-arched osteria, where enquires for a glass of local red are met with a barrage of tasting options…
Andalucía
With an inviting location under the trees near the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, Lola serves up good, creative andaluz fare with less fanfare than some…
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