Kos Town
This incongruous place, behind the marina on a slightly 'busy' (for Kos) road, is worth the pilgrimage. Quality – not gourmet – Greek fare is the…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
San Sebastián
You can eat a full sit-down meal at this bar, but you're best following the locals' lead and concentrating on pintxos such as cuttlefish miniburgers,…
Northern Malta
Capuvino is near Buġibba's centre but feels slightly removed; the restaurant is shaded by tall palms and features chequered tablecloths and a few outside…
Central Anatolia
Tucked inside the Münire Medresesi complex, we like this place for its local specialities such as banduma (chicken and filo pastry drenched in butter and…
Göreme
This wee canteen is Göreme's new favourite for cheap tasty lunches of dönerli sandviç (döner kebap sandwich), dürüm sandviç (the same but wrapped in…
Aragón
Home-style local dishes like roast lamb, veal escalope and longaniza sausages are the speciality of this bustling upstairs restaurant. The menú includes…
Gijón
About 12km west of Gijón, this stone-fronted modern-rustic house has been serving top-quality local cooking since 1882. Five generations of the Morán…
Como
A workaday street round the back of the Duomo is an unlikely spot for such a bewitching restaurant. The menu is packed with local meat and lake produce,…
Viterbo
A much-frequented local favourite, Al Vecchio Orologio wins you over with its charming stone-vaulted setting and updated seasonal cuisine. There's a full…
Ibiza Town
Sweet, relaxed tapas specialist Mar a Vila brings a splash of the sea to city-centre Ibiza and conceals a pretty courtyard. The tapas and pintxos (Basque…
Venice
Occupying a glass pavilion on the Riva, Pensione Wildner's longstanding restaurant serves delicious takes on traditional Venetian dishes, such as octopus…
Dodecanese
An ultrafriendly, English-speaking Greek couple run this lovely spot, nestled off the main drag – look for the hanging boat and the flower boxes. It…
Cappadocia
Set on the Karagöz family's rooftop, this friendly place rustles up hearty home-cooking feasts. Local mezes are followed by your choice of wholesome mains…
Chianti
Located in a hamlet 2km above Greve, this well-regarded trattoria has six indoor tables and a hillside terrace overlooking cypresses, olive trees and…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The Camerucci family runs this elegant brick-arched trattoria proffering refined traditional dishes from the Marches region. There are wonderful fritti …
Barcelona
Pizza slices are sold by weight at this little industrial-style Sarrià pizzeria run by a Rome-trained chef. They're made with organic flour and come with…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Enduringly popular Avenue now takes up a sizeable stretch of the street. Despite its size, it's always bustling – families, students and groups of friends…
Castelli Romani
One of Ariccia’s oldest fraschette (rustic, osteria-style eateries), Osteria da Angelo is an excellent choice for a typical Castelli dining experience…
Barcelona
Polished Aguaribay serves a small, well-executed à la carte menu by night: stir-fried rice noodles with crispy tofu and peanut sauce, green lasagne with…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Standing out from most other Bozcaada restaurants with its wider range of interesting mezes, Hasan Tefik is definitely worth seeking out. Menu highlights…
Matera
With a sleekly decorated bar and dining areas and a menu that goes beyond Basilicatan classics, 'The Good Cat' is another feather in the cap of Matera's…
Albarracín
Traditional Albarracín dishes are the stars at this established favourite, including roast lamb, local kid (cabrito), and truffles and wild mushrooms at…
Zaragoza
A tiny, always busy bar on a tiny lane, El Ángel brings a touch of Japan and Argentina to Zaragoza tapas with delicate tempuras fried up on the spot and…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Sham serves Syrian-style shawarma (meat sliced from a rotating spit), stuffed with all the salad and sauces you could want, plus falafel and haloumi…
Barcelona
One of the few Barceloneta restaurants where the focus isn't on seafood, cheerful Filferro has a loyal following for its good-value tapas, entrepans …
South Ibiza
Almost opposite the village church, this gorgeous garden cafe-bar-restaurant is the hub of the community, hosting regular live-music events (flamenco,…
Basque Country
Set in a photogenic 15th-century building in the historic district, El Portalón is easily the most atmospheric restaurant in town, with a series of rustic…
Valletta
Converted from 17th-century boathouses, the Harbour Club has a superb terrace and wonderful harbour views. With excellent vistas across to the Three…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
One of Rome’s historic delis, Franchi is great for a swift bite. Cheerful assistants work with practised dexterity slicing hams, cutting cheese, weighing…
Southern Tuscany
The aromas emanating from the kitchen door off Via Zuccarelli should be enough to draw you down the stairs and into the cosy dining rooms, which are…
Bay of Naples
It might just be a tiny hole-in-the-wall (OK, technically, there are two holes in the wall), but Exytus is a street cafe with a big reputation. Join the…
Granada
At this traditional, forever-popular tapas bar, crowds of hungry punters jostle for food under hanging hams. Don’t expect any experimental nonsense here:…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
The acclaimed fairy-tale-like space that is the Guido Ristorante is a place that people have been known to cross borders to visit, especially for the veal…
Venice
Set on busy Ruga Giuffa, this osteria has artsy Murano lamps and seafaring paraphernalia. You should be able to spot it by the gondoliers packing out the…
Bilbao
This classy favourite in Bilbao's new town has a light, white, Scandinavian-style interior and a truly global palate. Its changing menu features…
Northern Malta
A modern counterpoint to more traditional restaurants nearby, Salt's front patio segues to a spacious and contemporary interior. Mediterranean flavours…
Palau
One for special occasions, La Gritta is a memorable place to dine. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace allow you to take in the wondrous coastal…
Elba
The floor-to-ceiling windows at this formal, hillside restaurant at the lower end of Poggio village create the sense of eating in a classy treehouse,…
Pafos
Fetta’s specialises in classic regional fare made with salutary (and salivatory) attention to detail. The dining space is typical taverna style, only…
Monaco
La Marée's 'fish & chic' tagline says it all: if you're after seafood with a stunning sea view, then this swish rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Port-Plage…
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