Barcelona
A wonderfully smart world of Galician seafood, Botafumeiro has long been a magnet for VIPs visiting Barcelona. It's a good place to try percebes (goose…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
La Rioja
One of two top-notch restaurants in the Hotel Marqués de Riscal, this is the place to go for classic Iberian cooking. The restaurant is named after the…
West Ibiza
On the harbour front, this massively popular rustic-chic health-food cafe is just the ticket after a jaunt around Sant Antoni. Protein bowls, low-calorie…
Eastern Sardinia
The rolling vineyard country southwest of Sorgono forms a delightful backdrop for farm-to-table dining at this friendly agriturismo. Farm-raised produce…
Formentera
Right beside the La Mola lighthouse, Codice Luna is a beautifully designed cafe-restaurant, all whitewashed wood and an exquisite terrace opening up soul…
South Ibiza
Set inside a 17th-century Ibizan casament (farmhouse), this highly atmospheric restaurant sprawls across a warren of rooms, with lots of historic features…
Naples
Pimped with milking-bucket lights and cow-hide patterned cushions, playful, contemporary Muu is all about super-fresh Campanian mozzarella, from cheese…
Barcelona
With its local buzz and artfully minimalist interior, the ‘Bishop’s Belly’ is a pleasant surprise in upper Grácia, delivering creative tapas that earn…
Palermo
When your papà is Puglian and your mamá Greek, it makes sense to open a restaurant dedicated to Puglian-Greek cuisine. That's exactly what siblings…
Beyoğlu
Local celebrity chef Arda Türkmen is a master of mezes, so that's what you should order at this upmarket meyhane on the top floor of the Haze Hotel. There…
Matera
Easily Matera's most spectacular wine bar and restaurant, enoteca dai tosi's subterranean space enlivened with shimmering green glass is a top place to…
El Raval
Widely considered one of Barcelona's top Italian restaurants, Bacaro delivers delicately crafted Venetian cuisine with contemporary flair in a slender…
Trentino & South Tyrol
Places like Convivio are what Madonna is all about – return guests and long-held traditions. While it won't win any prizes for decor, the carefully…
Marsala
Mackerel and pistachio caponata, ravioli with beetroot and artichokes, or swordfish patties studded with squid chunks are among the classics with an…
Naples
Opposite the Museo di Capodimonte, neighbourly Da Luisa offers a short menu of uncomplicated, classic dishes. Pique the appetite with prosciutto and…
Naples
Hung with theatre posters, cosy, family-run San Ferdinando pulls in theatre crowds and the odd intellectual. For a Neapolitan taste trip, ask for a…
Andalucía
With its traditional Andalucian atmosphere, good food and huge portions, Toruño is a perennial El Rocío favourite. Menu highlights include the free-range…
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Istanbul
This döner stand, occupying an elegant Ottoman sebil (fountain) outside the Ali Paşa Camii on the corner of Mercan Caddesi, is hugely popular with local…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
This welcoming restaurant wins you over with its unpretentious Roman food and honest prices. The menu reads like a directory of local staples; standout…
Toledo
This place serves up innovative takes on local dishes such as cochinillo (suckling pig), rabo de toro (bull's tail) or lomo de venado (venison with…
Rethymno
This well-established Venetian villa serves creative Cretan food with a side of romance. Farm-fresh fare steers the menu, resulting in dishes with bold…
Naples
The key to happiness? Balmy nights, sea breezes and impeccable seafood. You're guaranteed at least the last two at this stylish veteran, with its dolce…
La Gomera
Abstract artwork hangs from bright-orange walls above just a handful of tables at La Salsa, one of Valle Gran Rey's most loved restaurants. The punchy,…
Veneto Dolomites
Located at an altitude of 2175m, on the road between Cortina and Selva (SP638), Da'Aurelio serves Michelin-starred mountain cuisine in a classic chalet…
Padua
Preserving the long tradition of the university tavern, L'Anfora is perpetually filled with a gesticulating gaggle of students and professors pressing…
Ancient Rome
Staffed by young graduates from a local scuola alberghiera (catering college), this slightly scruffy casual eatery is one of the few decent options in the…
Santander
This slick tapas bistro turns out all manner of tempting, well-executed delights, mostly cooked fresh to your order - from grilled octopus with sweet…
Venice
This venerable gelateria in Campo Santa Margherita is usually mobbed in summer thanks to its extensive range of gluten-free gelato. Among the various…
Beyoğlu
Occupying a converted garage in a lane opposite the Galatasaray Lycée, this cafe is named after legendary photographer Ara Güler, whose photographs of old…
Beyoğlu
Despite their long and much-vaunted tradition in the city, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find meyhanes (taverns) serving good food. Standards…
Mérida
This inviting yellow-washed space, filled with tilework and greenery, serves well-priced, quality meals encompassing Spain's favourite staples. Everything…
Lake Como
Set 1100m up a mountain and surrounded by pine forests, this delightful agriturismo offers awe-inspiring views of Lago di Mezzola. The delicious country…
Formentera
The magically seductive setting is half the appeal at this exquisitely restored 17th-century house (one of Formentera's most ancient): all blanched walls,…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Eat in the courtyard of this friendly, festive place, just over the Ponte del Diavolo, and, if you're in luck, watch a polenta cook stir the pot. Dishes…
Barcelona
Fresh local ingredients are thrown into creative, health-focused, home-cooked mixes at this eco-aware deli-restaurant, with compostable tableware and…
La Latina & Lavapiés
The restaurant of the stunning Posada del Dragón retains some features of the original inn, including exposed wooden beams and heavy stonework. There are…
Milan
Get ready for a serious tummy-cramming session in this architecturally elegant space: amberjack marinated in cherry vinegar with seaweed salad; pigeon…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Delight in fresh seasonal flavours, small tasting plates of Andalucian squid, patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), Galician octopus and…
Bilbao
Set over two levels, with a beautifully tiled ground floor dining room and a more contemporary space above, this welcoming restaurant excels at staples…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
With a wood interior and neat rows of bento boxes (from €8.90), this prim, petite Japanese place serves decent steamed chicken and vegetable gyoza …
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