Barcelona
On Sant Antoni's main stretch, which now teems with cafes, Australian-founded Federal was the trailbazer, with its expertly crafted coffee (including flat…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Matera
Pasta is highly recommended at this popular sassi osteria, perhaps cavatellini ceci e vongole (little hand-made pasta curls with chickpeas and clams) or…
Ragusa
Whether sitting outside in the shadow of 18th-century Palazzo Battaglia or in the barrel-vaulted interior, this Slow Food trattoria is a lovely place to…
Barcelona
Barcelona success story Timesburg has a raft of locations including this cavernous mezzanine in El Poblenou. Burger buns are stamped with its logo, and…
The Dolomites
Warm and welcoming, this bustling restaurant in the heart of San Pietro di Funes does everything from homemade pastries and gelato to pizza and…
Barcelona
Black, white and burgundy dominate the decor at this elegant Michelin-starred restaurant just off the beaten path, with Catalan chef Oriol Ivern at the…
Gibraltar
One of several buzzy Chatham spots, this wine boutique rustles up drops from 23 countries, served alongside a seasonally changing menu of lightly…
Arcos de la Frontera
A cárcel (prison) in name only, this welcoming, low-key bar-restaurant offers no-nonsense tapas – honeyed aubergine with goat's cheese, bacon-wrapped…
Barcelona
Pizza bases at .IT ('Italian Tradition') are made from Caputo flour and fermented for 35 hours before being baked in a 400°C wood-fired oven. There's a…
Central Greece
This excellent riverside taverna's house specialities, including fresh pestrofa (grilled wild trout) and mountain mushrooms – not to mention the handmade…
San Gimignano
The Bertelli family has lived in San Gimignano since 1779, and its current patriarch is fiercely proud of both his heritage and his sandwiches. Salami,…
Tossa de Mar
This is the standout of a slew of restaurants hugging the old wall along Carrer del Portal. Within an 18th-century fisher’s stone house, Michelin-starred…
Málaga Province
At the top end of town, Pampano does both traditional and more ambitious international dishes. The menu lists duck à la orange, ajoblanco (traditional…
Córdoba
The food at some river-facing restaurants doesn't live up to the location, but La Tinaja serves reliably good and thoughtful preparations from classic…
Puerto de la Cruz
If you've grown weary of voluminous multilingual menus that read like a ledger, the reassuringly snappy list here is a refreshing change. The time-tested…
Ferrara
Relax beneath fat, sausage-shaped salamis opposite the castle and demolish enormous portions of Ferrarese classics – there's a divine cappellacci di zucca…
Naples
For award-winning head chef Mariana Vitale, 'Sud' is an expression of the land she grew up on, and of southern Italian spirit and history. Located on the…
La Spezia
Founded in 1887, La Pia is a much-loved icon in La Spezia. Piping hot slices of farinata (chickpea flour flat bread) is the big draw, though there's also…
Barcelona
Both gorgeous design space and buzzing garden café-restaurant, Les Filles is adorned with pine-green booths, vases of fresh flowers and jazzy cushions and…
Northwestern Tuscany
A fashionably spartan, appealingly retro interior ensures nothing distracts from the business at hand at this bottega con cucina (shop with kitchen):…
Barcelona
Hidden away just west of the Estació de França, this charming, slender brick-walled bodega wins over regulars with its thoughtfully prepared seasonal…
Rethymno
With cascading terraces from fortress to sea, this is where locals head for dinner and unbeatable coastal views. The eclectic Mediterranean menu offers up…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Dating back to 1277 and owned by the same family since 1840, this multilevel, wood-panelled, antique-stuffed restaurant is well loved for its schnitzels…
Orvieto
This intimate trattoria has a cosy feel, authentic food and honest prices. The focus is on traditional cooking and strong regional flavours. Warm up with…
Kalambaka
The parasol-shaded tables of the popular Panellinion sprawl across Plateia Dimarhiou alongside the fountain, while the original taverna nearby is filled…
Playa Blanca
With ocean views, a warm welcome and a more imaginative menu than most around here, La Romántica gets consistently positive reviews from travellers. The…
Valencia
Sweet and cosy, combining fresh produce from the Valencian market gardens with conserves to produce some fine tapas dishes. Try the delicious escalivada …
Valletta
Valletta's traditional fresh market has been restored as a food hall serving everything from pizza to Turkish kebabs and Asian street food. Maltese…
Montalcino
We thought about keeping shtum about this place (everyone loves to keep a secret or two), but it seemed selfish not to share our love for its pasta dishes…
Dodecanese
It's the outdoor terrace that first catches the eye here, close to Hora's landmark windmills, but the modern whitewashed interior with its lovely open…
Madrid
Paella and other rice dishes in all their wonderful variety – there are 18 different versions on the menu – dominate this appealing place tucked away in…
Formentera
Set amid a greenery-dotted dune, Vogamarí dishes up island specials on a broad, view-splayed beachside veranda. It’s great for fresh fish, paella, fideuà…
Asturias
For traditional Asturian mountain cuisine, you can't beat this simple restaurant in Valle de Lago village. Classics such as fabada asturiana (bean, meat…
Şanlıurfa
This old han (caravanserai) is the place to come to try Şanlıurfa's local specialities of borani (soup of lamb, chickpeas, beetroot and yoghurt) and çiğ…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Dine within earshot of thundering surf at this enduring and popular seafront fave. There are a few meat dishes, but the menu is predominantly and suitably…
Pisa
When you tire of traditional Tuscan (or touristy Tuscan), recharge taste buds with an imaginative pizza or burger at this contemporary waterfront cellar…
L'Eixample
Just far enough from La Sagrada Família to dodge the crowds, this simply decorated spot serves authentic Mexican fare. The menu includes 20 different…
Thrace & Marmara
A good time is assured at this atmospheric village restaurant overlooking vineyards and the 1780 Ayios Yioryios church. The menu includes goat stew,…
Cáceres
Sit in the pretty courtyard and dine on roast suckling pig or goat kid, or on ambitious seasonal dishes such as seafood-filled merluza (hake) or tomato…
L'Eixample
High ceilings, battered leather armchairs, creative flower arrangements and soaring windows set the scene in this sunny little corner cafe, beloved of…
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