Alba
Menu? What menu? You get whatever's in the pot at this dimly lit place. Munch on the theatrically large breadsticks while you wait for an array of…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Western Anatolia
The shady garden of the Seyir Butik Pansiyon has tables surrounded by roses and kitschy classical statuettes. It's a tranquil spot for a lunch of butter…
Padua
If you're looking for a fast, well-priced and delicious dinner, roll up to this historic kiosk, which hands out fishy delights, including the signature…
Şanlıurfa
Slap in the central city, Gülhan does a roaring trade with generously portioned kebap plates, lahmacun (Arabic-style pizza) and local dishes like borani …
Palermo
Panini go glam at Pan X, a contemporary, sit-down sandwich joint with a dizzying list of eat-and-go options. It offers a wide choice of breads, including…
El Hierro
Decked with potted plants and red-check tablecloths, this cosy old-fashioned dining room clings to the hillside, affording fabulous views of the…
Capri
Ideal for quick takeaways, this popular, down-to-earth snack bar does a roaring trade in savoury and sweet treats. Hit the spot with panini (sandwiches),…
Kyrenia (Girne)
When local workers clock off for the night, they head here, away from the harbour hullabaloo. This kebap (kebab) house has the full caboodle of grilled…
Ancona
This fashionable restaurant, set virtually on top of the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Piazza, cuts a contemporary dash in the heart of the historic centre…
Chianti
Built on the rooftop of the sleek Antinori winery, this restaurant seats diners on an expansive outdoor terrace with a 180-degree Dolby-esque surround of…
Taormina
Subdued and sophisticated (if slightly clinical), Andreas is home to chef Andreas Zangerl, a long-time fixture on Taormina's fine-dining scene. While the…
Syracuse
Tending this snug little bistro are chef Marco and waiter Fabio, who together serve up excellent regional cooking with idiosyncratic twists. Offerings…
Gaziantep
Since 1871, six generations of the Güllüoğulu family have been churning out pistachio-encrusted and syrup-soaked baklava to the masses. There's also…
Trieste
Global neo-burger joint meets Triestini sophistication in this casual Canal Grande–side place. Yes there are exposed bricks and pendant lights and boys in…
Castilla-La Mancha
Looking like the kind of inn Don Quijote might have frequented can't be a bad thing in El Toboso. There are no surprises in the cooking at Noria, which is…
Ibiza Town
Organic-focused chef Anne Sijmonsbergen is behind Dalt Vila's hottest new dining destination, which spills out from a majestic old mansion onto a gorgeous…
Marsala
Pasta fiends will be in foodie heaven in this veritable ode to pasta. Be it ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, pappardelle or the region's much-loved busiata,…
Restaurante Casa-Museo del Campesino
Lanzarote
Locals and visitors alike frequent the Casa-Museo del Campesino, 2km north of San Bartolomé, to lunch on the sunny terrace or in the atmospherically…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
What's not to love about a Sicilian ice cream and pastry shop? Pop in for delectable homemade sweets such as cannoli freshly filled with ricotta, cassata …
Salamanca
With numerous branches around Madrid, José Luis is famous for its fidelity to traditional Spanish recipes. It wins many people's vote for Madrid's best…
Santander
A cheerful, low-key vibe prevails at this long-standing neighbourhood eatery. Beret-clad fisherman chat at the bar while families settle in for seafood…
Ravenna
Old men and their dogs swap oenological tips with wine snobs in this cavernous wine-bar-cum-restaurant beautified with frescoed vaulting and floor-to…
Centro Storico
The name Roscioli has long been a byword for foodie excellence in Rome, and this deli-restaurant is one of a clutch of venues the family operates near the…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Behind the lavishly tiled facade, La Chata looks for all the world like a neglected outpost of the past. The decor may be run-down and the bullfighting…
Mdina
Romantic enough to inspire spontaneous marriage proposals, this place is set on the 17th-century rooftop of one of the island's loveliest hotels, Xara…
Barcelona
Inside the innovatively redesigned Fàbrica Moritz brewery, amid tile-patterned floors and shimmering white surfaces, culinary alchemist Jordi Vilà creates…
Ibiza Town
In the shadow of Dalt Vila's walls, packed-out La Bodega serves up subtly contemporary Spanish-international tapas in a stylishly converted storehouse…
Santander
Named for the owners' two fishing boats, this cosy hole-in-the-wall is a seafood lover's delight. Check the board outside for 'catch of the day' specials,…
Agios Nikolaos
Commanding Olympian views of Voulismeni Lake, this cliffside eyrie in a historic building exudes romance, with exposed stone walls, linen tablecloths and…
North & Interior Ibiza
Classic, no-nonsense roadside Ibizan restaurant offering a straightforward, good-value menu. It's charmingly old school – portions are huge and the decor…
Bilbao
Relaxed Baster serves a range of outstanding pintxos, including octopus skewers with potato, mini-quiches, house-made croquettes and delectable jamón (ham…
Cádiz
There's always a queue trailing out the door at wonderful, packed-out Columela, where diners both local and international feast on delicately prepped…
Barcelona
This French-Catalan fave serves imaginative, beautifully prepared seasonal tapas: braised tuna with romesco sauce and asparagus, fried aubergines with…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Trade is good at this pizzeria on Avenida Marítima. A slice above the pizza norm, these have crisp thin bases and generous toppings. The homemade pastas…
Promontorio del Gargano
This renowned restaurant owned by well-known chef Gegè Mangano serves excellent fare amid an intimate setting. The seasonal menu always features good…
Central Sicily
Effortlessly blurring country and creative (think truffle caviar followed by smoked veal carpaccio), this agriturismo restaurant is also well known for…
Venice
Hiding in the plain-looking site next to La Fenice, this very good cafe and restaurant serves famished opera-goers. Don’t overlook it: Al Theatro's deli…
L'Eixample
This clandestine restaurant lurks behind Dry Martini: you'll be shown a door through the open kitchen to the ‘storeroom’, lined with hundreds of bottles…
Palermo
Hidden inside a little courtyard off Via Ruggero Settimo, this long-standing Palermitan favourite specialises in low-cost snacks, including delicious…
Eastern Sardinia
The perfect lunch stop after a visit to Mamoiada's mask museum, this Slow Food–recommended eatery has a pretty stone courtyard overhung with vines and a…
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