Agios Nikolaos
Conversation flows as freely as the excellent house wine at this garage-sized taverna, where wooden doors, all evocatively weathered and cheerfully…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
La Latina & Lavapiés
The stunning restoration work that brought to life the Posada del León de Oro also bequeathed to La Latina a fine bar-restaurant. The emphasis is on…
Southeastern Sicily
If you like your food creative and your views spectacular, reserve a table (at least a week ahead in August) at this fine-dining standout, located inside…
Eastern Sardinia
A simple trattoria on the face of things, S'Hostera impresses with its delectable, locally sourced renditions of traditional Nuorese and Barbagian recipes…
Troödos Mountains
In the shade of the platano (plane tree), this restaurant serves such traditional dishes as souvlakia and afelia (slow-cooked pork with wine and herbs)…
Cappadocia
Typical Turkish dishes served up with plenty of smiles. Good salads and standard vegetable dishes such as taze fasulye (green bean stew) and stuffed…
Playa Blanca
Hidden away in a charmingly homey 1st-floor dining room overlooking the seafront promenade is this busy meat-and-seafood specialist where a welcoming team…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The name says it all: this pretty ivy-clad place specialises in Tuscan-style wine and food. Cosy up inside its bottle-lined interior or grab a table on…
Zaragoza
A tightly squeezed hubbub of a bar where you place your order then wait for the barman's bellow to tell you it's ready. The papapico (minced pork and…
Nerja
On a sunny day – ie almost any day in Nerja – head straight for this sprawling terrace overlooking pristine Playa Carabello. The menu abounds in…
Andorra la Vella
Feast on well-executed Catalan favourites showcasing seasonal ingredients at this friendly tavern-style restaurant, tucked back from busy Avinguda de…
Hania Province
The extensive menu here features all the staples, but it’s the location and the sensational views overlooking Vrissi Beach with a backdrop of cliffs that…
Venice
Adorned with artworks by some well-known creative fans, this honest, good-humoured osteria (casual tavern) is well known for its simple, classic seafood…
Santander
A welcoming, good-value seafood spot convenient to all transport terminals and the city centre. Go for a plate of the Santander speciality rabas de…
Puerto del Carmen
Tempting pintxos (Basque tapas) are piled up on the bar northern-Spain-style at this easy-going old-timer with a roomy terrace overlooking the fishing…
Venice
Flowers on the windowsill are just one of the thoughtful touches that characterise this bistro and bookshop lined with gorgeous graphic novels, children’s…
Costa Brava
Seasonal, local ingredients fuel fun, imaginative, elegantly prepared degustation menus at this intimate, stone-walled, bodega-like eatery. Over five or…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
One of Rome's finest artisanal gelaterie, Fatamorgana whips up delicious, gluten-free gelato in a range of fantastic flavours – citrus and ricotta, peanut…
Konya
Run by the belediye (town council), this restaurant offers up the regional tastes of Konya. It's a great place to sample patlıcan közleme kebabı (roasted…
Padua
This swish wine bar and fish restaurant is atypical for Padua's traditional dining scene. A contemporary interior sets the scene for inventive fish dishes…
Cádiz
Cádiz' neoclassical 1838 Mercado de Abastos is the setting for this ultra-buzzy globe-roaming gastromarket. Sample gloriously simple local specialities…
Hania Province
It’s well worth the short saunter to the peninsula’s southeastern tip to sample the authentic comfort food and warm hospitality at this taverna, popular…
Salamanca
Fresh Mediterranean tastes, switched-on waiters and an attractive stone-walled dining room make this a terrific choice a block from the Plaza Mayor. It's…
Aragón
Trasiego and its adjoining gastrobar Trastienda offer delicious dishes in a setting – the Somontano DO's modern headquarters – that's as contemporary as…
Agrigento
A good option for panini (sandwiches) and piadine (Italian flatbreads) crammed either with your choice of cheese, vegetables and meat, or from the concise…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Glassy-eyed shoppers are drawn to this classic eatery for its sunny disposition and great-value two-course set menu (not available Sunday). Arrive early…
Polignano a Mare
Huddled against the eponymous 'Old Walls' of Polignano, this delightful little restaurant features a vaulted cave-like interior with lanterns and bells…
Merano (Meran)
This intimate place is what Merano is all about: gentility and tradition. A few Italian dishes (steak tagliata, tagliatelle alla bolognese) sit side-by…
Aragón
A recently opened new venture by a top Teruel tapas bar of the same name, Barrica takes a refreshingly adventurous approach to classic ingredients, with…
Barcelona
Run by friendly English-speaking staff, this delightful independent cafe has earned a following for its delicious home-baked treats, including ricotta-and…
Brindisi
Named after the Rabelaisian giant Pantagruel, this trattoria three blocks from the waterfront serves excellent fish and grilled meats. Expect fresh…
Rethymno Province
An excellent choice for lunch, this little taverna has a small but superb daily selection of traditional mayirefta (ready-cooked meals). There’s no menu,…
Lanzarote
The perfect down-to-earth spot for a bite near Timanfaya, Las Malvas serves cracking tapas of paella, papas arrugadas, fried-egg-and-chorizo croquettes…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Its location in a pretty square near the Alaybey Mosque is only one of the attractions of this friendly cafe and bakery, which was established in 1959…
Cagliari
Historic Flora has been here for years. Its owner, Beppe, keeps a kind eye on the white-linen dining room favoured by local families out for a delicious…
Macedonia
First there's the dining room: extravagantly colourful, with murals that could be Mexican, Indian, Russian, or none of the above, and an unabashed…
Mantua
Understand: Tavern 500 isn’t really a tavern and the decor (creamy walls embellished with subtle watercolours) doesn’t look very 500 (the 16th century in…
Andalucía
Look for this wonderful local restaurant in a whitewashed building on the main road just west of town. Since 2000, Señor Curro has been delighting…
Aragón
This place wins plaudits for its roast ternasco (suckling lamb), barbecued beef tenderloin and pochas viudas, a local beans-and-veggies stew. It's set…
Barcelona
Occupying the 1913 Casa Roviralta, a striking Modernista creation by Joan Rubió i Bellver, with stained-glass windows, Moorish-style brick arches and…
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