Chianti
Tuscan menus are dominated by meat dishes, so the existence of this upmarket cantinetta, which focusses on seafood, comes as a pleasant surprise. We…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
El Hierro
All your favourite El Hierro staples are well prepared without fanfare at this supercentral address. Specialities roam from roast lamb, Canarian…
Granada
Crowds spill out into a pretty plaza from a blue-and-white-tiled interior at long-running, fourth-generation Casa Torcuato in the upper Albayzín…
San Sebastián
The Café de la Concha is inside a wonderful art deco building that recalls San Sebastián's aristocratic heyday. As regal as the history are the views –…
Ravello
A cool little deli-cafe with a compact menu of what you could call 'Italian tapas', affordable bites including Italian gazpacho (cold soup), bruschetta,…
Angels and the Searchers Restaurant
Ürgüp
For Ürgüp's most opulent and unique dining experience head to the restaurant of Sacred House hotel to eat amid the over-the-top baroque and medieval decor…
Mdina
Coogi's attracts mainly tourists with its diverse Mediterranean menu ranging from octopus with garlic, apples and sultanas, through to rabbit livers or…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This vintage osteria (tavern), around since 1965, oozes theatre: a rich interior mixes blue glass with rich reds and fringed lampshades, while the flower-…
Hora (Naxos)
Tucked into a tiny, vine-shaded lane off Old Market St, Lucullus has been around since 1908 and claims to be Naxos' oldest taverna. Greek staples in this…
Mallorca
Delve down to this enormous, cathedral-like 18th-century celler, with a high-beamed ceiling resting on a series of stone arches. On the menu are hearty…
Mykonos
A big pink sequinned disk provides an Instagrammable backdrop to this breezy health-focused cafe, especially popular with those who will later be dancing…
Minori
Tucked to the right, facing the pretty buttercup-yellow church, this is the place to come for superb coffee and exemplary pastries – try the sfogliatella …
Eastern Mediterranean
Stylish Petek has been serving very fine künefe (layers of kadayıf cemented together with sweet cheese, doused in syrup and served hot with a sprinkling…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of the Barri Gòtic's long-standing favourites, Pla is a stylish, romantically lit medieval dining room where centuries-old original brick arches…
Elba
Fish drives the menu of this traditional osteria (casual tavern) – no wonder, as the boats that land it are moored right outside. Traditional dishes such…
Rhodes Town
A spit away from the Roloi clock tower, facing the Mosque of Süleyman, Mama's has been feeding travellers quality Greek cuisine for generations. The…
Madrid
Claiming to be the oldest taberna (tavern) in Madrid (there's been a tavern here since 1827), and with a cup on display that was used by Alfonso XII when…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Old-school tunes pump out the front, but if you head through the ramshackle house you can dine in a courtyard amid tumbling bougainvillea to a soundtrack…
Zaragoza
Aragonese meat dishes are a speciality at this artfully designed restaurant. It styles itself as a parrilla, meaning dishes are cooked on a barbecue-style…
La Latina & Lavapiés
It doesn't come much more traditional in La Latina than this tiled space with a marble bar and tostas (toasts; with bacalao, for example), raciones (such…
Barcelona
Local, sustainably sourced produce and a Slow Food ethos infuse the original tapas at this sunny, peach-pink corner spot, where you can dig into organic…
Skopelos
Islanders think nothing of driving over to Agnontas for beautifully prepared fresh fish and excellent mezedhes (appetisers) at this cheerful and…
León
There's a real buzz about this place, although we're yet to decide whether it has more to do with the leafy, open-air setting or the quality of the food…
Castilla y León
Ignore the drab surroundings of modern apartment blocks and seek out this, one of Palencia's new breed of elegant restaurants serving sophisticated…
Venice
With its pumpkin-coloured walls, gleaming golden fixtures and jet-black tables and chairs, Ai Mercanti effortlessly conjures up a romantic mood. No wonder…
Pamukkale
If you've been missing your hot spices and ginger, head here where host and chef Noriko serves up authentic Japanese and Korean dishes. Dak galbi (Korean…
Edirne
Concealed behind a narrow doorway, Patio's spacious inner courtyard is one of Edirne's most relaxing places to eat and drink. Beer, wine and cocktails…
Udine
Local produce and fresh takes on Friulian standards are served in this dark and highly atmospheric dining room filled with bright wooden furniture under a…
Siena
The name says it all. Prosciutto is the focus here, served in panini or on a taglieri (tasting board); cheese is an optional extra. Order to take away –…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This elegant bar and restaurant has a lovely terrace with colourful flowers and palms and delightful sea views. The menu has several sound seafood choices…
Madrid
The gaily painted exterior of this old Madrid tavern, which opened in 1933, is hard to miss and the food is even harder to resist, especially in winter…
Barcelona
With branches in Madrid and Ubud (Bali), this bright and cheery contemporary cafe adorned with marine-life murals and big sharing tables does delicate…
Orvieto
Named after an ancient Etruscan well that graces its basement, this is a firm local favourite. Your host, Giovanni, will guide you through his seasonal…
Lazio
In Ostia's tiny medieval centre, this historic restaurant started life in the 19th century, catering to the labourers working on reclaiming the local…
Ravenna
Simple Romagna food done right is the hallmark of this Slow Food–recommended local favourite. Offerings range from the basket of warm piadina bread that…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Famed for its (good, affordable) Spanish wines, this snug modern restaurant, wine shop and deli has a strong local following. Beer-barrel tables and…
La Gomera
It's a home-cooked, veggie-friendly, local-produce scene at this popular little corner cafe and juice bar. Pop in for smoothies, cakes, quiches, fresh…
San Sebastián
An urbane crowd gather at this fashionable spot near the ritzy Hotel Maria Cristina to feast on eight different varieties of oysters and refined pintxos,…
Sultanahmet
One of Sultanahmet's last remaining lokantas (eateries serving ready-made food), Erol is recommended for both its food and its warm welcome. The meat and…
Northern Malta
Run by the same family since 1940, Il-Barri is on the Mġarr village square. The slick interior is a surprise, with its monochrome and wavy ceiling. It’s a…
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