Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • Fork & Cork

    Malta

    One of several new restaurants making Rabat an emerging dining hub, the Fork & Cork is perched above the road with excellent views of the surrounding…

  • La Botega Del Gusto

    Genoa

    Genovese fast food done in the most authentic and enticing of ways can be had at this backstreet hole in the wall. Come for a quick and easy plate of…

  • Keyif Cafe

    Göreme

    The menu here is big on kiremit (clay-dish baked) and sote (sauté) dishes as well as testi kebapı (meat and vegetable stew slow-cooked in a sealed…

  • La Cantina del Macellaio

    Riomaggiore

    A surprising find in seafood-centric Cinque Terre, La Cantina del Macellaio fires up melt-in-your-mouth braised beef, pasta with wild boar and a few other…

  • Şifa Lokantası

    Konya

    Old-timer on the Konya scene, Şifa has had a rather smart makeover. As well as tasty pide (Turkish-style pizza) and typical kebaps, check out the menu for…

  • Bar But

    Barcelona

    Upcycled furniture blends with sprinkled plants and whitewashed-brick walls at this enticing neighbourhood cafe-restaurant, with its distinctive open…

  • Copasetic

    L'Eixample

    Styled with 1920s vintage inspiration, Catalan-Greek-owned cafe Copasetic has a fun, friendly vibe and a seasonal menu that holds plenty for everyone,…

  • Taverna Katogi

    Meteora & Thessaly

    With its rustic wooden fittings, this crumbling old orange-brick house in the Manavika district (entered from either of two parallel streets) is a big hit…

  • Boboz

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    A good value alternative to Bozcaada's more expensive cafes and restaurants, Boboz specialises in tasty gourmet sandwiches. Seafood, meat and vegetarian…

  • Ta Votsalakia

    Kos Town

    A lovely surprise awaits after the nondescript entrance of Ta Votsalakia. Pass the bustling kitchen and you'll be on the beach, almost netting your lunch…

  • Martínez

    Barcelona

    With a fabulous panorama over the port, stylish Martínez is a standout among Montjuïc's lacklustre dining options. The terrace is ideal for warm-day…

  • Café Godot

    Barcelona

    Godot is a tasteful, relaxing bistro-style space of exposed stone, timber, mirrors and tiles, with arched windows overlooking the street. It has an…

  • Cisterna

    Naples

    With the Neapolitan breakfast habit of wolfing down an espresso and a croissant while standing at the bar, it's a challenge to find somewhere to indulge a…

  • Despina Taverna

    Elounda

    Book ahead for a table with front-row vistas of Mirabello bay to complement the fresh-off-the-boat snapper, lobster, sea bream or whatever else the…

  • Le Chiavi d'Oro

    Arezzo

    Contemporary Italian cooking is on offer at this game-changing restaurant in central Arezzo. Design lovers are wooed by the minimalist interior with part…

  • Da Raffaele

    Ischia

    Handily situated in the middle of Via Roma, this brightly lit, welcoming place has few surprises on the menu but prepares everything well. Try the…

  • Parador de Jarandilla

    Extremadura

    Dine in regal style on elegant Extremaduran dishes and fine Spanish wines inside the chunky walls of Jarandilla's 15th-century castle, where you can sit…

  • Cafe Şafak

    Göreme

    Fatma and son Ali serve good-value Turkish favourites of gözleme (stuffed flatbreads), menemen (scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes and sometimes cheese…

  • Taverna Platanos

    Rhodes

    It’s worth braving Lahania’s ultranarrow lanes to reach this classic village taverna, tucked behind Agios Georgios church and famed throughout the island…

  • 59 Republic

    Valletta

    The menu changes every couple of months and fresh and seasonal produce is proudly showcased in 59 Republic's compact and stylish space. Bookings are…

  • Meson los Gemelos

    Puerto de la Cruz

    The house specialty is grilled meat and fish at this friendly, welcoming restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. The setting is a covered interior barn-size…

  • Café 10

    Tarifa

    Old-town favourite Café 10 delivers the breakfast/snack goods in a snug, neo-rustic lounge with wall art and pink-cushioned chairs spilling out onto the…

  • Can Maño

    Barcelona

    It may look like a dive, but you’ll need to wait before being squeezed in at a packed table for a raucous night of raciones (full-plate-size tapas…

  • Marimba

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Ideal for fussy families (or friends), there is over 20 choices of tosta (toast) here, including a couple that make good breakfast choices, with bacon as…

  • Sinop Sofrası

    Black Sea Coast

    This place is hard to beat for really genuine Sinop-style home cooking (manti, dolmas, local breakfasts), though the hushed, whitewashed interior fails to…

  • La Oliva

    Ibiza Town

    Bordering a slender cobbled street in the heart of Dalt Vila, this is a smart, welcoming and wonderfully atmospheric spot for refined Mediterranean…

  • Chivuo's

    Barcelona

    Burgers and craft beers make a fine pair at this buzzing den. A mostly local crowd comes for huge burgers (including a mushroom veggie and a Philly cheese…

  • Cantina Machito

    Barcelona

    On a leafy street, colourful Machito – adorned with Frida Kahlo images – gets busy with locals, and the outside tables are a great place to eat and drink…

  • Special

    Ierapetra

    Special jazzes up Ierapetra's dining scene with quality fast food served in an upbeat, contemporary setting. The menu is a reminder of the simple goodness…

  • Villa di Chiesa

    Southwestern Sardinia

    The elegant confines of Piazza del Municipio set the stage for alfresco dining at this long-standing summer favourite. In winter, diners move inside to…

  • Osteria al Bianchi

    Brescia

    Al Bianchi is your classic Italian bar with restaurant out back, in business since the callow years of the Risorgimento and probably serving the same…

  • Alle due Corti

    Lecce

    Rosalba de Carlo, a noted repository of Salento gustatory wisdom, is the presiding authority in this authentic-as-it gets Pugliese kitchen. 'The Two…

  • Atrio

    Castilla-La Mancha

    The perennially busy Atrio across from the cathedral marries rapid service with a good mix of tasty morsels. Fish and chips, burgers, tostas, carrot cake…

  • Ristorante La Vista

    Lake Como

    The fabulous views from the terrace high in Varenna's old town are only half the story at this highly creative restaurant affiliated with the Albergo…

  • La Bohemia

    Costa Teguise

    Loved by both locals and visitors, this stylish spot is a carnivore's dream, with great steaks, succulent burgers and full-blown parrilladas (mixed grill;…

  • Singular

    Bilbao

    Amid rough-hewn stone walls, vintage iron columns, sleek industrial pipes and venting, and bare-bulbed lights, Singular lays out bite-size morsels of pure…

  • Forno Cerulli

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Blink and you might miss this hidden-away pizza al taglio (by the slice) joint, much loved by local office workers for its artisan flavours. Grab a bar…

  • Casa Alvaro

    Sóller

    Scoot down a cobbled lane off the main plaza to find this delightful place sporting a minimalist-traditional bodega look. Sample innovative art-on-a-plate…

  • Restaurante La Vaca Azul

    El Cotillo

    La Vaca Azul enjoys prime position overlooking the pebbly beach, with a rooftop terrace for extensive views; dinner is especially atmospheric, with sunset…

  • La Puerta Verde

    Lanzarote

    Haría's most upmarket eatery, just north of the centre, makes an enticing spot for a leisurely meal or a coffee with a slice of home-baked cake. Fresh…

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