Castelli Romani
With communal wooden tables under centuries-old chestnut trees, this open-air fraschetta is a halfway-house between a picnic site and a trattoria. There's…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
North & Interior Ibiza
Deservedly one of Ibiza's most popular Italian restaurants, Macao spills out onto a gorgeous tree-shaded terrace with white-cloth tables in summer months,…
Sorrento Peninsula
Tucked away in the tiny mountain town of Pimonte, this family-run pastry shop and cafe is famous for torta palummo, a scrumptious concoction of pan di…
Ferrara
Looking for a reasonably priced place to sample Ferrara's full gamut of culinary specialities? Step into this classy back-alley trattoria and order the …
Castilla-La Mancha
This longtime local favourite has an uncluttered new look with light wood decor, plus modern artwork and (too) bright lighting. The food remains reliably…
Palafrugell & Around
With tables overlooking the turquoise waves that lash Tamariu's shore, this family-owned restaurant is a top spot for seafood, whether you fancy hake with…
Stresa
Reminding you that Lake Maggiore's west shore is in Piedmont, this refined dining room peddles such regional delicacies as gnocchi with Gorgonzola and…
Kythira
Nothing seems to have changed at this Hora institution for at least 60 years and it's now so retro that it could make the hipster generation giddy with…
Black Sea Coast
Stylishly youthful, this bayfront restaurant and 'gourmet cafe' has a casually upmarket lilt, serving a wide range of Turkish fare alongside Mexican steak…
Barcelona
Charming La Molina looks like a typical fuss-free tapas hang-out at first glance – pavement tables, nondescript bar in front – but out the back you'll…
Barcelona
In El Poblenou, this spin-off of the popular Barceloneta tapas bar Bitácora has a classic tiled interior and umbrella-shaded terrace on a lively little…
Ürgüp
This lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) run by a friendly couple is deservedly popular. Choose from the six to eight daily-changing dish selection…
Turin
Half a dozen tables and a legion of enamoured followers mean this inviting restaurant is hard to get into. Book ahead or arrive at the stroke of 7.30pm…
Lanzarote
At this much-loved, country-feel roadside grilled-meats specialist, you're welcomed with a splash of white wine and a nibble of queso fresco. Mains range…
Venice
This trattoria is a rare find in Venice: a friendly family-run restaurant serving tasty home-cooked food. As a result, there’s often a queue, although you…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Located in the boutique Hotel Juliani, this fusion restaurant loved by locals offers a mix of Japanese, Thai, Indonesian and European flavours. Book ahead…
El Puerto de Santa María
Decked with fish carvings and splashes of colour, this fashionable seafood tavern provides a tapas-sized taste of the cutting-edge cuisine crafted by top…
El Hierro
One of El Hierro's finest restaurants is hidden away in Las Playas' luxurious seafront Parador. Creative contemporary flair is breathed into local…
The Dolomites
On a high craggy ridgeline with bird's-eye views down to Vallunga's green meadows, Rifugio Puez is the kind of mountain oasis that old-school hikers dream…
Arrecife
The latest venture from prize-winning Catalan chef Luis León, elegantly relaxed Cala breathes creative flair into Canarian cuisine amid distressed-wood…
Jerez de la Frontera
The latest venture from Jerez' hugely popular Albores team, seafood specialist A Mar doubles as chic tapas bar and smart restaurant, with fish-shaped…
Palermo
Should you devour the rose and raspberry truffle or the pistachio praline? These are the conundrums faced at this cocoa-obsessed cafe. Scattered with…
Trattoria le Zie - Cucina Casareccia
Lecce
Where better to eat cucina casareccia (home cooking) than a place that feels like a private home, with patterned cement floor tiles, paper-strewn desk and…
Naples
Many locals ditch the bigger, more touristy restaurants on Borgo Marinaro for this cheaper, friendlier bolthole. Sit beside bobbing boats and tuck into…
Naples
Its more-famous rivals might get much of the international press, but this come-as-you-are veteran fires some of the best pie in town. Lording over the…
Oltrarno
A key address on any gastronomy agenda: your taste buds will tingle at the sight of the legs of ham, conserved truffles, wheels of cheese, artisanal bread…
Salerno
A city institution on a scruffy street, this is the archetypal centro storico trattoria, with brick arches, fake frescoes and walls hung with works by…
Oltrarno
This unassuming brick-walled osteria on one of the Oltrarno's prettiest squares is top choice for foodies in search of the Florentine tripe experience…
Ibiza Town
A stylish tapas bar, with a sandstone-walled interior and lovely back patio, which is rammed most nights with ibicencos devouring delectable tapas and…
Arrecife
Vases of fresh flowers and rustic-modern interiors combine with original recipes rooted in local cooking at this cheerfully informal gastrobar with…
Catalonia
A triumphant marriage of Japanese, Catalan and Mediterranean flavours transforms into beautifully presented contemporary plates at this stylish, popular…
L'Eixample
The chef of this understated little izakaya (Japanese tavern), on the southeastern fringes of Gràcia, gets his ingredients fresh from the city's markets,…
Castelli Romani
Standing out from the traditional trattorias on Lago Albano's shores, this restaurant–lounge bar brings a dash of urban style to the lakeside. Its…
Castilla-La Mancha
The best place to eat is atmospheric Cueva La Martina, opposite the windmills. The cave-like dining area is dug into the rock, and there's a breezy…
Olbia
This smart, intimate bistro has laid-back charm, warm service and an appetising Sardinian and Ligurian cuisine. Start with its decadent sampler of five…
Cádiz
One of Cádiz’ most long-standing restaurants, Atxuri fuses Basque and Andalucian influences into a refined range of flavours. As you’d expect from a place…
L'Eixample
You could walk right by this modest establishment without giving it a second glance, but it's usually chock-full of barcelonins enjoying plates of…
Barcelona
A colourful, cosy cafe with mismatched furniture, paintings climbing the walls, a vintage-style kitchen and a bar covered in posters announcing fun…
Doyuranlar Aile Çay ve Gözleme
Gallipoli Peninsula
The village women in charge of this roadside eatery and çay bahçesi (tea garden) midway between Eceabat and Kabatepe serve up huge breakfast platters,…
Málaga
This Dutch-owned restaurant has a diverse menu that includes dishes such as kangaroo steaks, vegetable stir-fries and crocodile with chutney; they hit the…
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