Emilia-Romagna
Perched rather spectacularly above Castelnovo ne' Monti in the shadow of Pietra di Bismantova, this lone agriturismo (and adjacent church) has views in…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Ristorante Palazzo Branciforte
Palermo
Located in a blue-blooded palazzo, this restaurant is popular for its Sunday brunch. Book ahead for a table in the elegant courtyard, the best spot to…
Palermo
Yes, it’s a bit out of the way, but Ai Cascinari, 1km north of the Cappella Palatina, is a long-standing Palermitan favourite. It’s especially enjoyable…
Barcelona
While exploring Sarrià, it's worth detouring a few blocks east to this charming cafe-restaurant, which is a favourite local spot for tasty sandwiches,…
Reggio Emilia
A little slice of local history, Canossa upholds the proud reggiano culinary tradition known as the carrello dei bolliti, a steaming cart filled with main…
Trapani
It doesn't get more local than this neighbourhood macelleria (butcher's shop) and deli, with a street cart selling panini con mezza (burgers) and a…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Brave the queue and try to bag one of Augusto's tables outside on the piazza and tuck into some fabulous mamma-style cooking on one of Trastevere's…
Small Cyclades
Down at the port, 'Aegean Cuisine' flag bearer Mersini woos diners in a garden setting with great harbour views and traditional Greek dishes and seafood …
Andalucía
For a home-cooked Andalucian lunch, head for this sweet spot behind the tourist office. The menú del día features hearty mains – carrilleras (pork cheeks)…
Santiago de Compostela
With a neat stone-walled dining room upstairs and a narrow food-and-wine bar below, Curro da Parra serves thoughtfully created, market-fresh fare,…
Barcelona
Cooking up vegetables from its own garden, organic meats sourced from responsible Pyrenees producers and seafood fresh from Barceloneta's markets or the…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Spice things up at Frary's, a bohemian-spirited bolthole serving Middle Eastern and Mediterranean classics. The antipasto platter might pair Greek…
Palermo
While some may find the aesthetics a little contrived – think waiters wearing traditional Sicilian coppole (caps) – this Capo district eatery is serious…
Barcelona
At this traditional-style bodega with marble-topped tables, over three dozen artfully presented tapas pair with Catalan vintages and house-made vermouth…
Capri
Eating here is a bit like being invited to someone’s home: tables are set in a small backyard with lemon trees and children’s toys in the corner, and the…
Naples
In a city infamous for belt-busting temptations, this piazza-side pasticceria (pastry shop) enjoys celebrity status. While you'll find all the local…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Few addresses exude such a healthy vibe. Set within a shop selling aromatic plants and edible flowers, this inventive little cafe is the perfect place to…
Peloponnese
This country taverna makes a good weekend lunch excursion. Run by a mother and her two sons, it offers great value for traditional Greek home cooking,…
Assisi
A fat, well-stuffed panino, perhaps with tangy pecorino cheese or sweet prosciutto crudo (Parma ham), makes for a handy, on-the-hoof lunch. This small…
Salamanca
This breezy Basque tapas bar is one of the best places in Madrid to sample the creativity of bite-sized pintxos (Basque tapas) as only the Basques can…
Western Anatolia
Set in an old town Ottoman house, Mihrioğlu offers a menu of Anatolian classics: börek (filled pastry), saç kavurma (stir-fried cubed meat dish), çöp şiş …
Southeastern Sicily
Peckish? Famished? Thirsty? This shabby-chic, piazza-side cafe-bookstore-boutique has you covered. A curated jumble of distressed furniture, flower pots…
El Raval
Now just around the corner from its original location, this brilliant old neighbourhood restaurant, its walls dotted with radio sets, is known for its…
Eastern Sardinia
For a memorable meal in pastoral surroundings, climb to this charming white farmhouse on the high Montes plateau (6km south of Orgosolo). Meals start with…
Cappadocia
This cheerfully painted blue-and-white cafe, with its slim terrace strung with dangling nazar boncuk (charms resembling eyes), is Çavuşin's most charming…
Trattoria La Sirena di Mancuso
Ionian Coast
Among the numerous eateries flanking Lago di Ganzirri, La Sirena stands out for its affable nature and well-executed, surf-centric homecooking. Celebrate…
Menorca
A familiar atmosphere and elegantly presented, classically Menorcan cooking with a contemporary touch await at Ca N'Aguedet. Refreshed under new ownership…
L'Eixample
Bright, bustling Chichalimoná is a favourite along ever-more-fashionable Passeig de Sant Joan. Steak tartare with chipotle, spicy chicken tacos, basil-and…
Santiago de Compostela
For a Galician feast, wander south into the Ensanche to this classic grill house entered along an unpromising passage beside a bakery. The decor is neat…
Catania
Easy, indie-spirited Vladivostok is both a produce store and a cafe, feeding students, artists and suits with salubrious salads, lasagne and filling…
Lucca
Gosh, what a fabulous collection of copper pots is strung from the wood-beamed ceiling! This atmosphere-laden restaurant has wooed romantic diners since…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Moneyed Romans mingle with models and celebs at this historically chic restaurant. Dine inside, surrounded by wood panelling and exotic flowers, or…
Barcelona
Chicly contemporary and welcoming Palo Cortao is renowned for its beautifully executed seafood and meat raciones with hints of Andalucía, accompanied by…
Lampedusa
At lunchtime, locals pour into this downtown tavola calda (cafeteria) with abundant outdoor seating on a central Lampedusa square. The reasonably priced…
Trieste
Much more than the 'picolo enotect' that it describes itself as, La Chimerina does an interesting regional menu of both local seafood and meat. Don't miss…
Beyoğlu
A staple for Beyoğlu night-owls, this tiny grill shop on a grungy corner near the Beyoğlu Fish Market turns out mouth-wateringly tender kebabs – try the …
Cantabria
Run by an ambitious, attentive young team, Somera specialises in highly creative Cantabrian-Asian fusion cooking full of local ingredients. Delicate…
Centro Storico
Close to the Italian parliament, Gino’s is a classic backstreet trattoria perennially packed with journalists, politicians, locals and tourists. Join the…
Venice
Gondoliers and Venetian homemakers flock to this tiny bakery to devour the buttery, just-baked sweetness of almond croissants and take-home boxes of…
Asturias
Beautifully prepared, high-quality contemporary meat and seafood creations, complemented by an excellent selection of Spanish wines, mean top-notch dining…
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