Palma de Mallorca
This L-shaped barn of a place is a wine and tapas bar, bistro and delicatessen combined. Most items are organic and there’s plenty of choice for…
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Pisa
For a gourmet panino (sandwich) wrapped in crunchy waxed paper, this minuscule deli and panineria delivers. Take your pick from dozens of different combos…
Cyprus
It's meze, but with a twist. To Patrikon infuses a modern-Med approach to classic Cypriot meze (minimum two people), adding touches of creative flair…
Iraklio
Those seeking a traditional Greek meal might be disappointed here, but diners looking for an ultra-contemporary experience will be happy with the modern…
Lanzarote
A vast terrace commanding sweeping sea views extends from this striking whitewashed colonial-style restaurant. The Mediterranean-inspired menu features…
Corralejo
In the land of multilingual menus, you know you've found a local haunt in the Canaries when the menu is solely in Spanish. Tucked away down the…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
With its traditional country-style interior – all whitewashed beams, terracotta-tiled floor and pretty pastel colour palette – and large summertime…
Huelva
This popular restaurant/wine bar on the bubbly Gran Vía specialises in local flavours blended with contemporary flair. Chocos get served with everything…
Vernazza
Tucked along a hillside pathway just outside of the centre, La Torre serves Genovese-style trofie al pesto (a pasta with pesto), seafood spaghetti,…
El Hierro
It's all cheerful service and a laid-back atmosphere at Italian-owned Las Flores del Mar, a sweet indoor-outdoor roadside restaurant awash with fairy…
Castilla y León
With a lovely setting overlooking Plaza Mayor from its upstairs balcony, El Yantar does near-perfect cordero asado (roast lamb) and cochinillo (roast…
Southern Malta
This modern eatery in Marsaxlokk may not have harbourfront tables like other nearby establishments, but that means it works harder on service and in the…
Around Athens
This excellent tsipouradhiko (ouzerie in the north) hugely popular with locals, serves good Greek mezedhes and specialises in tsipouro and raki…
Madrid
One of the few authentic Portuguese restaurants in Madrid, A Tasca do Bacalhau doesn’t have a particularly extensive menu, but it’s dominated by excellent…
Barcelona
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows separate Jou's terrace from its dining room. Burgers are the big deal here – options include a four cheese burger, a 'Japan…
Assisi
Family-run Ristorante La Rocca serves a full lineup of Umbrian classics at bargain prices. The large interior dining room is a bit sterile and formal (and…
Barcelona
Always packed, this narrow old-school, tile-adorned bar gathers a high-spirited crowd, who come for fantastic tapas. Wisecracking, white-jacketed waiters…
Palermo
An oasis of potted plants and pastel hues, Le Angeliche is run by four women passionate about honouring and refreshing Sicily's rich, sometime obscure…
Santander
Between slinky red booths, mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, always-busy Solórzano serves up simple yet elegantly presented Cantabrian…
Lanzarote
Overlooking a pretty square and washed with bold red-and-orange interiors, this elegant restaurant delivers excellent Spanish cooking fuelled by fresh…
Naples
Old-school, no-frills pizzeria Di Matteo is fronted by a popular streetfront stall that sells some of the city's best fried snacks, from pizza fritta …
Northern Mallorca
In business since the 1960s, this atmospheric, rustic and old-style Mallorcan restaurant is something of a rarity in these parts. It serves up genuine…
Dodecanese
This friendly roadside restaurant sits above a wildflower meadow between Plateia Ilikiomenis and Hotel Porfyris. From its hillside elevation you can gaze…
Cadaqués
A mango-yellow door sets the jazzy tone for delicious, creative Mediterranean-Asian 'soul food' at this laid-back, Italian-run eatery with beer-barrel…
Montalcino
In a town overflowing with enoteche, this is definitely one of the best. Choose a bottle from a huge selection of Italian and European wines on offer …
North & Interior Ibiza
Hugely popular with ibicencos, this low-key, fine-value country restaurant specialises in island cuisine and barbecued meats – succulent pork steaks,…
Evia
The family team catches and cooks its own fresh fish at this beautifully located seafood-starring taverna, with check-cloth tables dotted around a shady…
Oltrarno
With its vintage red-brick walls, taupe table linen and contemporary lighting, this osteria near Palazzo Pitti is the perfect fusion of old and new. And…
Arrecife
Bowls of glistening tomatoes and a leg of jamón set the scene at this side-street tapas bar, going strong since 1960 and oozing charm with its Andalusian…
Skiathos Town
Listen to the water rippling beneath the seaside deck while you feast on elegantly prepared mezedhes (fava, feta saganaki), lamb kleftiko (slow oven-baked…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A pair of potted olive trees marks the entrance to this one-time Fellini haunt, a step back in time with its picture-gallery dining rooms, Liberty wall…
Vejer de la Frontera
Opposite the market, family-run Pepe Julián shines for its wholesome traditional home cooking. It's a hit with local Spaniards, who pack in for the…
Iraklio
This long-running ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and light snacks) just a stone's throw from the fish market specialises in fish – usually freshly caught…
Siena
Famed for top-quality produce, Morbidi's excellent-value basement lunch buffet (12.15pm to 2.30pm Monday to Saturday) includes freshly prepared antipasti,…
Ciutadella
A pinch of creativity spices up the contemporary-Menorcan cooking at this fashionable restaurant with industrial-chic touches and a sunken courtyard. You…
Western Sardinia
Spread across several stone-walled dining rooms in the hotel of the same name, Sas Benas mixes elegance with rusticity, serving fixed-price menus of…
Oviedo
Michelin-starred Asturian siblings Esther and Nacho Manzano bring their culinary talent to Oviedo with this stylish casa de comidas (eating house)…
Monaco
The crush of tourist-oriented restaurants in the narrow streets of Le Rocher may make you want to run screaming, but U Cavagnetu is worth sticking around…
Barcelona
Next to Sarrià's pretty 18th-century church, Santamasa is an enticing spot for a light meal at any time of day, with red-brick arches and rustic-chic…
Madrid
Finding a good paella in Madrid can be surprisingly difficult, but it's almost guaranteed at this august place opposite the Teatro Real. Paella de marisco…
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