North Coast Tenerife
Exercise your taste buds with soul-satisfying traditional cuisine at this fabulous restaurant located in the lovely, leafy and light-filled patio of the…
North Coast Tenerife
Exercise your taste buds with soul-satisfying traditional cuisine at this fabulous restaurant located in the lovely, leafy and light-filled patio of the…
Lesvos
This hip back-alley bistro draws a crowd mostly from the university for its unusual and well-priced small plates, slight menu, eclectic music mix and all…
La Latina & Lavapiés
An icon of 1980s Madrid, La Bobia has been updated for the 21st century, but is still the authentic Asturian cider house that lies at the secret of its…
Calabria
Soak up the atmosphere at this lovely little restaurant, where blue lampshades, a Blue Note soundtrack and glimpses of the blue Tyrrhenian set the mood…
Ibiza Town
Huddled on a lively old-town square, La Torreta offers some of Dalt Vila's best cuisine, particularly its delicately prepared seafood, pastas and desserts…
Skopelos
In a graceful, secluded garden-and-terrace setting just west of Plateia Platanos, Perivoli delivers excellent Greek specialities such as cheese-stuffed…
Dodecanese
A great-value, year-round eatery, run by pleasant owner, Makis. It's all things to all people, from a kafeneio for the elderly males who sit, chatting in…
Sultanahmet
This branch of the popular local chain is a great place to enjoy the Sutış signature dish – bal kamak (honey and clotted cream), which is wonderful…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Part of Rosy's Little Village, this small restaurant focuses on organic produce and vegan and vegetarian options, in addition to the traditional Greek…
Barcelona
This beautifully designed, dimly lit bar and restaurant serves a mix of classic and creative tapas plates that go nicely with the imaginative cocktails…
Castilla y León
Dating from 1937, the interior here doubles as a fascinating social history of the town. The walls are papered floor to ceiling with B&W photos, mainly of…
Western Sicily
The chef cooks up tasty, unpretentious pasta and seafood dishes at this down-to-earth, atmospheric trattoria on Favignana's central piazza. Try busiate …
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A local institution, this humble eatery is about as hardcore as it gets with its blackboard menu of Roman staples, spartan interior and no-frills service…
Le Marche
One of Macerata's best-known restaurants, Da Secondo is a welcoming spot for regional maceratese specialities like vincisgrassi (the local version of…
Turin
Cult Slow Food baker Andrea Perino turns out dense, fragrant torta langarola (hazelnut cake), naturally yeasted panettone and focaccia that draws sighs…
Barcelona
A peaceful spot for set lunches, cakes and El Magnífico coffee, this pastel-pink, check-floor vegetarian cafe has a world-wandering menu of well-executed…
Eastern Mediterranean
Heading north on Atatürk Caddesi, turn right into 62002 Sokak and then left into 62001 Sokak to find this relaxed neighbourhood lokanta (restaurant…
Dodecanese
Opening off a tiny alcove behind the church, this friendly taverna has tasteful burgundy-and-mustard walls and a few sheltered outdoor tables. It serves…
Murcia
A fixture in the middle of a very lively tapas zone a short stroll west of the old town, this has been around for years but is handsomely modern inside…
Patra
A block away from the main strip, the floors (modern Spanish tiles) are not the only striking things here. This modern, minimalist spot has excellent pita…
Rethymno Province
The steep climb up to this family-run taverna is worth the effort for the outstanding views alone: there's a commanding outlook over the translucent…
Imren Nostalji Cafe & Lokumları
Safranbolu
We've eaten a lot of börek (filled pastries) in our time but the su böreği (lasagne-like layered pastry laced with white cheese and parsley) we had here…
Fuengirola
This place covers three venues: a modern tapas bar, a terrace and a rustic-styled restaurant. In the restaurant the emphasis is on expertly prepared meat…
The Veneto
The Ciprianis behind this Renaissance villa are the same as those in Venice, and they are just the latest in a long line of illustrious owners including…
Venice
Don’t be fooled by the casual piazza seating: this restaurant saves all the drama for your plate. Each course of the tasting menu brings two bites of…
Zakynthos
Don't expect to get much of a say in what you eat at this delightful, very welcoming taverna-cafe on Keri’s village square. The chatty woman who runs it…
Costa del Sol
A short walk from the Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel train stop, this large multiroomed place in an old-fashioned mall exudes a year-round feria atmosphere…
Pistoia
A timeless faithful, Pistoia's traditional enoteca (wine bar) promises hearty Tuscan fare in the company of excellent wine and a staunchly local crowd…
The Dolomites
With a modern blonde wood dining room and a sunny front terrace gazing up towards Fié allo Sciliar's onion-domed steeple, Binderstube offers a classy,…
Madrid
In the heart of the Barrio de las Letras, this sophisticated restaurant is one of the best places in town to sample Basque cuisine. The essential staples…
Cappadocia
This modest diner serves wholesome local dishes packed full of fresh, local flavour. This is home-style cooking executed brilliantly and without any…
Barcelona
Many barcelonins swear Bar Tomàs is the best place in the city for patates braves, served with its house-speciality garlic aioli or spicy tomato sauce…
North & Interior Ibiza
Though isolated Santa Agnès is little more than a huddle of houses around a whitewashed church, it does have a terrific, simple bar-restaurant that's…
Mérida
Most of the places along Calle de José Ramón Mélida are tourist traps, but this place rises above the rest for its creatively conceived tapas that have…
Mercato di Piazza San Cosimato
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Trastevere’s open-air neighbourhood market is a top spot to stock up on globe and violet artichokes, broccolo romanesco (Roman broccoli), dandelion greens…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Homemade soups, quiches, wraps, salads, cookies and cakes jam-packed with natural goodness make for a super-powered lunch at this organic market and…
Thessaloniki
This chic patisserie chain (the name is French for 'wheat') offers a tooth-tingling range, from traditional Cretan baked goods to dainty cupcakes, at all…
Valencia
The harmonious interior of this feel-good place is the scene for an exquisite line in tapas and small plates, blending Spanish and Japanese influences to…
La Rioja
Beside the cathedral in a classy dining room set with exposed brick, wood-beamed ceiling and stained-glass details, Los Caballeros serves suckling pig and…
Ionian Coast
While it makes its own pastries, cakes and gelato, this 1950s veteran is famous for its granita, considered among the best in Sicily. If the weather is…
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