Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • Parador de Granada

    Granada

    As much as for the elegant updated-Andalucian cuisine, meals at the Parador de Granada are worth a splash-out for the unique Alhambra setting: in a…

  • Tejeringo's Coffee Cafe

    Málaga

    A tejeringo is a malagueño take on Andalucía's popular churros: it's a deep-fried doughnut, curled into a wheel and usually dipped in coffee (or chocolate…

  • Mantúa

    Jerez de la Frontera

    A subtle designer entrance reveals just a handful of tables at jerezano chef Israel Ramos' intimate, highly innovative, Cádiz-rooted Michelin-starred…

  • Muro San Stae

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Contemporary and relaxed, versatile Muro plays the role of both pizzeria and restaurant. Tuck into inventive pizzas and seasonal salads, or linger over…

  • La Novella

    Southern Tuscany

    Located on the road between Massa Marittima and the coast, this local favourite is a great place to source picnic provisions including filled panini …

  • Mesón del Asador

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This big-and-busy spot is a carnivore's dream that dishes up generous grilled-meat tapas and full meaty spreads ranging from sizzling pork/beef/chicken…

  • Tasties Cafe

    Cyprus

    With its blue shuttered windows and a gorgeously restored blue-and-white old-world interior, including original ornate lintels and cornice detailing, this…

  • Oleum

    Barcelona

    Situated in the former throne room of the Palau Nacional, Oleum has soaring ceilings and gorgeous city views. The regularly changing Mediterranean menu is…

  • La Candela

    Cádiz

    Like an arty cafe meets colourful tapas bar, La Candela surprises with its floral-stamped windows, rustic-industrial decor and brilliantly original…

  • Hondros

    Pafos

    This is the oldest traditional restaurant in Pafos, dating back to 1953, and still in the same family. Highlights include a succulent souvla (spit-roasted…

  • Compartir

    Cadaqués

    Headed up by a trio of elBulli alumni, this terrace restaurant revolves around innovative, gourmet sharing plates ('compartir' means 'to share'), yet…

  • N°6

    Tarifa

    All stone walls, tall tables and cheery staff, this zestful newcomer prides itself on its cocina sencilla (simple cooking), but there's nothing plain…

  • Limoncello Deli-Bar

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Deli by day, casual bar-restaurant by night, Limoncello is all about fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Its main suppliers – the grocers and butchers of…

  • Volemose Bene

    Milan

    Deliberately kitsch, rustic interiors – checked tablecloths, strings of garlic, straw flagons – a loud crush of diners and excellent Roman cooking are the…

  • Bakalikon Galanis

    Milos

    Retro shop stock (tinned goods, matchboxes, pantyhose etc) line the walls of this atmospheric mezedhopoleio (mezedhes bar), a local favourite. Tick off…

  • Hofmann

    Barcelona

    Trainee chefs from the celebrated Hofmann culinary school (and their instructors) run the kitchen here. Dishes are generally elegant seasonal renditions…

  • Ta Kymata

    Skopelos

    The island's oldest tavern, at the north end of the old port, has drawn a steady local following for its hearty grills and classic mayirefta (ready-cooked…

  • Peri Cafeteria

    Cappadocia

    Just up the slope, directly behind the ticket office for Zelve Open-Air Museum, is this peaceful retreat, with ramshackle terraces, fruit trees and…

  • Tasca El Charquete

    El Hierro

    Cram into this snug, locally loved tasca, where peach-orange walls, cheery service and a short-but-sweet chalkboard menu set the tone for heart-warming…

  • Diània

    Barcelona

    Culinary-minded twins Roger and Jordi Mascarell bring a taste of central Valencia to this cosy, uncluttered tavern decked out with old-fashioned chairs…

  • Alpha Restaurant

    Hania Province

    Breakfast, sandwiches and Cretan pies are served at Alpha, the community-run cafe and tourist-info office in Azogires village. It's usually staffed, but…

  • El Cid Casa Pablo

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This grand old restaurant with a knight in armour over the front door has copious Spanish-celebrity pics adorning its walls, telling you this is the place…

  • Musset

    North & Interior Ibiza

    A chic all-year cafe-restaurant, with elegant turquoise-tastic decor and tasteful furnishings; check out the glass floor showcasing a terracotta seabed…

  • La Esquina de Sopranis

    Cádiz

    One of those bubbly, contemporary tapas places you'll never want to leave, Sopranis blends casual and sophisticated to perfection. The food is equally…

  • Da Bruno

    Positano

    With a row of pavement tables overlooking the town and its umbrella-lined Spiaggia Grande, easy-going, cliff-side Da Bruno serves up beautiful southern…

  • Rasoterra

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Slow Food advocates at Rasoterra cook up first-rate vegetarian dishes in a Zen-like setting with tall ceilings, low-level jazz and fresh flowers on…

  • Levante

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A snug, stylish and sunny space tucked into the old Call, Levante specialises in beautifully prepped sharing plates that delicately fuse Mediterranean and…

  • Edulis

    Galicia

    Edulis presents generous portions of tasty Galician fare with a contemporary touch in a bright, clean-lined dining room – especially fresh fish, succulent…

  • Siyah İnci

    Western Anatolia

    Try to ignore the entrance cake counters and head upstairs to this cafe where Kütahyalıs hang out drinking tea and scoffing decadent desserts. There's a…

  • Caserío de Mozaga

    Lanzarote

    The sophisticated contemporary-Canarian restaurant hidden away in the former stables of the tastefully converted 18th-century country house Caserío de…

  • Cavalluccio Marino

    Lampedusa

    Lampedusa's go-to address for refined island cuisine, Cavalluccio Marino puts a modern spin on Sicilian classics, from swordfish cannoli to champagne…

  • Aráis

    Andalucía

    Take your pick: tapas-style food in the laid-back, contemporary-design bar or updated Andalucian cooking in the sharply designed restaurant, all…

  • La Locanda del Colonnello

    Modica

    Whether it's a tramezzino (Italian white-bread sandwich) filled with lamb shoulder, artichoke, pecorino cheese and mint, or Roman cacio e pepe pasta made…

  • Trattoria Zampagna

    Southern Rome

    One of a line-up of cute little restaurants with terraces overlooking the hulk of Basilica de San Paolo Fuori le Mura, this humble trattoria offers up…

  • Café del Nord

    Menorca

    In a cracking spot above the bay, with spot-on service, Café del Nord offers tantalising sea views and rustles up great seafood and rice dishes, along…

  • Ristorante Le Capezzine

    Montepulciano

    The restaurant at Fattoria Le Capezzine only has 30 seats, so bookings are essential if you're keen to sample chef Luca Biancucci's creations, many of…

  • Millefoglie

    Catania

    Delicious, flesh-free grub awaits at little Millefoglie, a shabby-chic, whitewashed eatery with concrete floor, communal tables and an open kitchen. The…

  • Shangri-La El Vegetariano

    Mérida

    Starving vegetarians in meat-mad Extremadura will find respite in this sweet, colourful place with bold muralled walls on a quiet street corner. All-veg…

  • Sartoria Ciclistica

    Como

    Sartoria is part cafe plying its own coffee beans (backed up by muffins and toasted panini), and part bike store selling cycling paraphernalia – we’re…

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