Puerto del Carmen
Authentic Andalucian and local Lanzarote ingredients fuse on the elegantly prepared menu at this smart cordobés-owned tapas bar, hidden away towards the…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Eastern Mediterranean
The best in a row of welcoming pide/mangal (barbecue) places on the main strip, Zeugma does spot-on mercimek çorbası (lentil soup, served with bread,…
Salerno & the Cilento
After your marathon walk through the endless corridors of the Certoza di San Lorenzo, head to this uncomplicated restaurant, a short 50m stumble from the…
Siena
The huge slabs of Chianina beef displayed in a refrigerated cabinet in the window signals one of the specialities at this family-run trattoria on the…
Sirmione
A small restaurant close to Sirmione’s castle with tables pushed close together and every inch of wall covered by a mix of old movie stills and wispy…
Ankara
Quirky vintage styling and comfy sofas make Café des Cafés one of our favourite Kavaklıdere pit stops. The menu is bistro-style cooking offering mains…
Jerez de la Frontera
Hotshot local chef Juan Luis Fernández, who trained at El Puerto's celebrated Aponiente, was awarded Jerez' first Michelin star in 2018 for his…
Lucca
A clever mix of fast and slow food, this modern Eataly eatery cooks up gourmet burgers crafted from Tuscany's signature Chianina beef alongside a…
Salerno
There’s an earthy southern Italian flavour at this classic old-town trattoria with its terrace surrounded by historic houses decorated with last night's…
Syracuse
Great food served in welcoming surroundings at honest prices: the recipe for success sounds simple but few manage it as well as this friendly, pocket…
Castilla-La Mancha
This sunny gastro-bar is a fine place to explore the cuisine of La Mancha's countryside, with cheese and charcuterie boards, classic bocadillos …
Umbria
A suit of armour stands sentry outside this friendly main-street osteria, ushering diners inside for a filling meal of earthy Umbrian fare. You can dig…
Ristorante Nascondiglio dell'Amore
Ischia
Cosy and friendly hilltop restaurant with sea and castle vistas, serving an acclaimed coniglio al'Ischitana (rabbit cooked in wine and herbs). It also…
Lanzarote
Fronted by a magnificent ficus tree, at the northeast end of town, this beautiful wood-beamed 19th-century manor is reason alone to stop off in Yaiza…
Córdoba
A historic bar-restaurant (since 1879), with a patio and several rooms, Salinas is adorned in classic Córdoba fashion with tiles, wine barrels, art and…
Centro Storico
A newcomer to sophisticated Via di Ripetta, this hybrid eatery and cocktail bar has a contemporary-chic interior and a menu featuring modern bistro dishes…
Ragusa
Fans of the Inspector Montalbano TV series will want to eat here, as it's where scenes set in the fictional Trattoria San Calogero were filmed. In reality…
Santander
Tucked into a lively pedestrianised alley (one of Santander’s oldest), La Cátedra has been serving distinctly Cantabrian pinchos and raciones since 1866…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A 1930s sign on the front of this neighbourhood trattoria says ‘Birra Peroni’ and the evocative interior feels little changed from this time. Locals tend…
Bursa
The impeccably clean, comfortable surrounds and ultra-friendly staff raise this long-standing favourite above most of Bursa's lokantas (eateries serving…
Barcelona
Fourth-generation Baluard serves some of the best freshly wood-fired breads in the city, along with filled baguettes perfect for beach picnics. It also…
Modena
With only four tables, a narrow back-alley location, no real signage (you enter via the town's best gourmet deli/salumeria) and a 90-minute daily opening…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
This is your classic family affair: the menu is short, the cuisine is robust, the portions are huge and mama is cooking in the kitchen. Expect baccalà con…
Catania
Siblings Santino and Sergio make the finest granita in town, known for its especially smooth, creamy consistency. Their house-made brioche is wonderfully…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Locals love this upmarket enoteca (wine bar) with its simple wooden tables and high-ceilinged brick-arched rooms. Dishes are designed to complement the…
Arcos de la Frontera
Perched by the lake, 3.5km northeast of Arcos, this well-known restaurant has been revitalised by keen new owners, plating up traditional meats, stews and…
Barcelona
The setting is decidedly frills-free, but this tiny, buzzing family-run tapas spot is something of a Barceloneta (and Barcelona) legend, with the queues…
Aosta
A hip but friendly spot on the main drag, L'Osteria serves heart-warming Aostian comfort fare: wild boar in pinot noir with rosemary over polenta, creamy…
Chueca
Some of the tastiest tapas in Madrid is what you'll find here. Tapas might include quail’s eggs with salmorejo cordobés (cold, tomato-based soup from…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine with an emphasis on seafood at this upmarket trattoria. Begin with a half-dozen oysters or wafer-thin slices of raw…
El Hierro
Don't expect anything as pedestrian as a menu at this elegant, purple-walled, bistro-style pick. Instead, chef Antonio García Corujo pops over to your…
Istanbul
A constant cluster of customers in front of this hole-in-the-wall joint near the Grand Bazaar signals the fact that its offerings are both fresh and tasty…
Taormina
If you demand your seafood ridiculously fresh, reserve a table at this superlative local favourite. The crudo antipasto makes for a showstopping prologue,…
Trabzon
Occupying one of the meydan's biggest and most attractive stone buildings, this relaxed international restaurant offers much more than just the chain's…
Palermo
Wedged between Piazza Politeama and the port, homey Lo Bianco cranks out delicious Palermitan classics at very digestible prices. The caponata is good…
Centro Storico
With its chintzy murals and fading prints, Matricianella is an archetypal neighbourhood trattoria, much loved for its traditional Roman cuisine. Its loyal…
Chianti
Italians do fast food differently, and what a wonderful difference it is. Greve's famous macelleria (butcher) and gourmet-provision shop operates this…
Gibraltar
This popular, stylish waterside gastrobar and lounge, just south of the centre, serves a globetrotting, fresh-produce menu of salads, pastas, risottos,…
La Gomera
Down a little alley just back from the beach, this cosily elegant restaurant with peach-pink walls and blankets at terrace tables entices with its lightly…
Palermo
Regulars insist that Palermo's best coffee is served at this neighbourhood hangout. They're equally evangelical about Alba's arancine (rice balls), whose…
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