Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • Sabor Canario

    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…

  • Cafe P

    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 Bobia

    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…

  • Blue of You

    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…

  • La Torreta

    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…

  • To Perivoli

    Skopelos

    In a graceful, secluded garden-and-terrace setting just west of Plateia Platanos, Perivoli delivers excellent Greek specialities such as cheese-stuffed…

  • To Steki

    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…

  • Emırgan Sutış

    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…

  • Petite Restaurant

    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…

  • Ajoblanco

    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…

  • El Sanatorio

    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…

  • Spaghetteria Pakkaro

    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 …

  • Cacio e Pepe

    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…

  • Da Secondo

    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…

  • Perino Vesco

    Turin

    Cult Slow Food baker Andrea Perino turns out dense, fragrant torta langarola (hazelnut cake), naturally yeasted panettone and focaccia that draws sighs…

  • Cafè Camèlia

    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…

  • Şen Lokantası

    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…

  • Apiria Taverna

    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…

  • La Tapa

    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…

  • Terra Bistro

    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…

  • Psaropoula

    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…

  • Charolais

    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…

  • Villa Cipriani

    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…

  • Osteria di Santa Marina

    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…

  • Allegro

    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…

  • La Alternativa

    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…

  • Baldovino

    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…

  • Binderstube

    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,…

  • Sidrería Vasca Zeraín

    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…

  • Hanım Eli

    Cappadocia

    This modest diner serves wholesome local dishes packed full of fresh, local flavour. This is home-style cooking executed brilliantly and without any…

  • Bar Tomàs de Sarrià

    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…

  • Can Cosmi

    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…

  • Fusiona Gastrobar

    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…

  • Crispy

    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…

  • Blé

    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…

  • Mood Food

    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…

  • Los Caballeros

    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…

  • Caffè Cipriani

    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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