Skiathos
In a fabulous spot fronting north-coast Kehria Beach, this cheerful rock-built taverna sits amid grassy terraces with olive trees and tables and sunbeds…
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Capri
This laid-back, sand-between-your-toes trattoria is just beyond the swish bathing facilities at the Grotta Azzurra. The setting is lovely for a summer…
Arcos de la Frontera
With its spectacular cliff-side terrace and countryside views, this classically smart parador restaurant is Arcos' most elegant. The local-inspired menu…
South Ibiza
Perched on white sands towards the southern end of Es Cavallet, Chiringay is a lively gay-scene chiringuito with stylish white-and-turquoise decor and DJ…
Alberobello
Vegetarians will be pleased here, as vegetables step timidly out of the contorni shadow, into the primi limelight. Alongside the swordfish, shrimp and…
Mallorca
On Algaida's northern fringes, Ca'l Dimoni is rustic Mallorca through and through, with wood beams, chunky tables, cured sausages hanging from the rafters…
Galicia
The crowd regularly spills on to the street from this tiny, old-fashioned place with blue-and-white tiling, small blackboard menu and, for some reason, a…
Cagliari
Hidden in the alleys of Stampace is this friendly restaurant, with stone walls, cheek-by-jowl tables and a refined, low-key atmosphere. Chef-owner Sabrina…
Oltrarno
A happening pasta bar on Florence's hippest square: admire chefs at work in the open kitchen while you wait for a table. A buoyant, party-loving crowd…
Malta
In the aristocratic surroundings of Palazzo Parisio you’ll find the excellent Luna restaurant, patrolled by gracious, white-clad staff serving relaxed…
Granada
Granadina chef Lola Marín, who trained at some of Spain's top restaurants, unveils her gourmet, market-based cuisine in a tucked-away, white-tablecloth…
Oviedo
All the seafood at this friendly, family-run eatery is brought daily from the harbour at Llanes. Appetisers of rabas (fried squid) and main courses of…
North Coast Tenerife
Head downstairs through the shops to this restaurant-cafe below, and a lovely garden right next to the drago tree, for splendid views of the noble…
Centro Storico
This palatial restaurant dazzles with its column-lined dining hall and stained-glass roof. Its wine list, one of the best in town, complements a refined…
Calella de Palafrugell
Barely a metre off the beach, with tables gazing out on the twinkling bay, this is the buzzy Calella branch of Barcelona's hugely successful Tragaluz…
North Coast Tenerife
Swathed in tranquillity, the main terrace of this historic 1624 mansion, with its sea views, fountain and drago (dragon) tree, is the place to head on a…
Southern Rome
This small, charismatic restaurant in an old stone house has an open fire for grilling, plus a small terrace. The menu offers Roman classics such as pasta…
Andalucía
Adjacent to Moguer's municipal sports facilities, just northeast of town, Zenobia is a bright, open space with a solidly local following. Scrawled on the…
Piraeus
A spot of calm: head into this renovated old shopping arcade to dine under grapevines on mezedhes or classic dishes from all over Greece. There's live…
Lucca
Find Lucca's beautiful, young, music-loving things lingering over burgers, pancakes, smoothies and all-day breakfasts at this fun, all-day hangout – a…
Madrid
A relative newcomer on Madrid's culinary scene, 'The Tricycle' has earned plaudits for its assured fusion cooking that places seasonal ingredients at the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Specialising in barbecued meats and featuring Australian Black Angus, Japanese Wagyu and Tuscan T-bone steak, this hybrid restaurant and cocktail bar next…
West Ibiza
With sea views through arches from its terrace, this laid-back lounge-restaurant does beautifully prepared globetrotting dishes such as pesto pasta, goat…
Castilla-La Mancha
Opened in 1916, this local icon has a loyal following for its unfussy home-style cooking, reasonable prices and surprisingly polished service. The dining…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This Adeje restaurant is primarily about its dramatic views over the Barranco del Infierno, but the Canarian menu is very good too; the mainstay is Otelo…
Menorca
The fish and other seafood are the freshest here – unsurprisingly since Es Port has its own boat and lobster pots. Like most of its neighbours, it does…
Peloponnese
This casual, ultratypical, family-run taverna in the quaint village of Zatouna is a far cry from the tourist haunts of nearby Dimitsana. The pine decor…
Milan
Locals come after work to pick out a bottle from some 300 regional wines or share a generous platter of goat’s cheese and mostarda (fruit in a sweet…
Venice
With outside seating on pretty Campo Santa Marina, cheerful Didovich offers the rare opportunity to sit down for a cooked breakfast. Otherwise you join…
Jerez de la Frontera
With its outdoor tables, rustic red chairs and check-print tablecloths, Juanito is like a slice of village Andalucía in the heart of the city, rustling up…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
With rugby paraphernalia on the walls and basic wooden tables, this hectic eatery offers an authentic neighbourhood trattoria experience. The fixed-price…
Southern Tuscany
The view from the terrace of this friendly osteria (casual tavern) is simply spectacular, making it a particularly popular choice in fine weather. The…
The Dolomites
This friendly, casual wine-focused place right by Brunico's fast-running river is a good pick for lunch or early evening drinks. Dishes here tend more…
Northwestern Sardinia
Things don't get much more off the beaten track than this agriturismo, ensconced in silent woods 1km or so beyond the Necropoli di Sant'Andrea Priu. Meals…
Lanzarote
There's little to distinguish one La Graciosa restaurant from another, but Casa Margucha is a long-running place with a popular ocean-facing terrace and a…
Panarea
For four and a half decades, Paolino has been serving top-quality, home-style Aeolian specialities on his breezy blue-and-white terrace overlooking the…
Corniglia
A Corniglia mainstay since 1999, Alberto Melandri serves some of the best gelato for miles around. Try the basilico, made from basil grown in his garden…
Venice
With just-baked strudel and reliable cappuccino, Rosa Salva has provided Venetians with fresh reasons to roll out of bed for more than a century…
Barcelona
A much-loved Sant Antoni haunt, Bar Ramón is a lively blues-filled joint opposite the market. Old photos of American musical R&B legends (and a few…
Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos' Moroccan-fusion restaurant has tasteful decor (red-washed walls, cushy booths and ornate stools shipped in from Casablanca) and some equally tasty…
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