Hania Province
Part of an excellent family-run studio and apartment complex at the western end of the beach, about 1km from the fortress, this is the best place to eat…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Barcelona
Rustic wood tables, exposed bulbs and fresh-cut flowers evoke a Zen-like vibe at this warm health-focused cafe. Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asian…
Sóller
Converted from an old olive mill, Barrettes has heavy wood beams in the lantern-lit dining room or al fresco seating on the poolside terrace. The menu is…
Madrid
Around since 1981, this Andalucian gem has tiled walls, an excellent collection of nearly 80 sherries from Jerez, and cuisine that springs from Seville…
Arrecife
Huddled into an alley hosting several excellent tapas bars, opposite the Iglesia de San Ginés, La Tentación is a cosy hangout for island wines, fresh…
Oltrarno
Exceptional dishes come out of the kitchen of this humble family-run gem in San Frediano, pleasantly off the beaten tourist track. Meat and fish get joint…
Barcelona
At least as many locals as visitors head to this venerable 1969-established seafood specialist in Barceloneta for laden seafood platters and real-deal…
Paestum
Seek out the superbly prepared, robust dishes at Nonna Sceppa, a family-friendly restaurant that’s gaining a reputation throughout the region for…
Las Alpujarras
A laid-back local haunt, especially on market days, Baraka whips up zingy hummus, falafel wraps, tofu burgers, Moroccan tagines, tortilla omelettes and…
Extremadura
Tucked down a quiet old-town lane, welcoming Casa Juan does well-prepared extremeño meat dishes (such as roast suckling pig) plus some tasty vegetarian…
Edirne
The piliç (chicken) roasting in the window signals the house speciality at this extremely popular esnaf lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food). Order a…
El Hierro
Spread across a typical village house with four small dining rooms and fronted by an earthy local bar, deservedly popular Casa Goyo is all about no-fuss…
Centro Storico
Overlooking Piazza Farnese, one of Rome’s loveliest squares, this long-running restaurant impresses with its friendly service and authentic cuisine. The…
San Sebastián
Well away from the tourist hustle and bustle is this timber-panelled locals' institution with long communal tables, which serves some of the new town's…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This small pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) place cooks up a tasty range of light and crispy pizza, served by weight (€15 per kilo), alongside fried…
Vigo
It's well worth venturing about 400m east of Praza de Compostela to this small, unpretentious restaurant, where quality ingredients form the basis of top…
Cyprus
This stone-cut house built in the 1930s, and its large outdoor courtyard, gets chock-a-block with diners on summer evenings. The meze (minimum two people)…
Arezzo
Tucked behind the Cappella Bacci, this gourmet panini bar has Zen-styled decor and a choice of sandwiches filled with fish, cheese, meats (pork, rabbit),…
Palma de Mallorca
The harbourside restaurant at Hotel Portixol is bright and breezy with sea views and a blue-white colour scheme. The menu is ingredient-driven, treating…
West Ibiza
A cut above most of the Sant Antoni competition, Es Ventall offers delicious updated-Ibizan dishes such as shoulder of lamb with stir-fried veg, or bullit…
Aragón
This hugely popular gastro-bar has besuited staff, 1950s-inspired decor and seating at a few tables or along the bar. The changing menu of artistically…
El Raval
It's easy to be won over by this good-natured Galician place, set within the stone walls of a century-old building, furnished with eccentric touches like…
Central Anatolia
Head to this timber-framed house, just off Cumhuriyet Caddesi, to dine on low tables in one of the traditionally decorated salons. The menu is all about…
Matera
While al Casale's secondi are uniformly meaty, this osteria does offer more vegetarian options than most. Antipasti such as sformatino (a 'mis-shapen'…
Naples
This elegant yet welcoming restaurant is a favourite of Neapolitan gastronomes. Apple of their eye is affable lawyer turned head chef Raffaele Cardillo,…
Trapani
For sensational cannoli, pistachio-studded biscotti (cookies) and a rainbow of other sweet creations crafted in one-bite form by talented patissier…
Turin
Gofri, thin waffles snap cooked in hot irons, are a traditional dish from the mountainous regions of northern Piedmont and have been reinvented here by a…
North & Interior Ibiza
On a tiny bay 5km east of Sant Carles, this traditional-style seafood restaurant makes superb bullit de peix (fish stew with grouper, monkfish and…
Santander
The cavernous Conveniente has soaring stone walls, wooden pillars and wine racks stacked up to the ceiling. Squeeze into the tram-like front enclosure,…
Trieste
A smart, calm place presided over by Neapolitan chef Pasquale Sorrentino who specialises in local fish and seafood dishes as well as serving top-quality…
Ionian Coast
Plastered with old photographs, time-warped L'Oste Scuro is a solid spot for classic, homestyle seafood. The produce is fresh and cooked simply, whether…
Tarragona
Inside a medieval cavern decorated with bright contemporary art and original Gothic arches, dine on creative European cooking that follows the seasons…
Aragón
Speed, helpful service and a long list of well executed, ample-sized dishes, plus plenty of outdoor tables for enjoying the balmier seasons, are the…
Tarragona
The crisp interior design of this palm-patterned restaurant promises fine dining and AQ amply delivers, with its impeccably crafted, playfully executed…
Volterra
Contemporary cuisine is the exception rather than the rule here in Volterra, so the existence of this modern bistro next to the town's walls is cause for…
Palermo
With footpath tables under umbrella awnings on a low-key Capo piazza, this local favourite makes thin-crust pizzas in a variety of shapes, including…
Turin
Crimson velvet, glittering chandeliers, baroque mirrors and a timeless air greet you at this grande dame of the Turin dining scene, regularly patronised…
Palma de Mallorca
What better place to sample fish than this place, right above the fish market? Ca'n Eduardo, in business since the 1940s, is hardly cutting-edge, but…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This special-occasion place, exuding a minimalist elegance to accompany its finely crafted dishes, gets rave reviews. The menu changes according to what…
Bologna
In the wine cellar of a 14th-century palazzo, this historic eatery is an atmospheric spot to delve into Bologna's much-lauded cuisine. Take a table by the…
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