Livorno
Its name means 'the Anchor', an acknowledgement of this building's history as a 17th-century marine workshop. The vaulted-brick interior is atmospheric,…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Calabria
This family-owned restaurant just off Pizzo's main square has a stylish outdoor deck, the ideal spot to enjoy local seafood like spada (swordfish), prawn…
Nafplio
Scuola ('school' in Italian) teaches the locals, especially the younger crowd, a thing or two about good cuisine. Its quirky interior comprises a…
Granada
Granada hosts some excellent Moroccan kitchens, especially in the Albayzín, and long-established Arrayanes one of its best. Tinkling fountains, ceramic…
Alicante Province
Within the Parque Municipal, the Golden Date is set up for weddings, with its own chapel and room for 800 diners. At other times it's a lovely spot to…
Vejer de la Frontera
With a lovely shaded terrace and cosy thatched interior, family-owned, 1945-founded Venta El Toro is loved for its fried farm-fresh eggs with hand-cut…
Cilento Coast
North of Castellabate's castle, this restaurant clings limpet-like to the vertiginous cliff, guaranteeing great view of Santa Maria below. When you're not…
Menorca
Patrick and Noelia are your hosts at this Menorcan country-house restaurant, where French-meets-Mediterranean cuisine is prepared with finesse. Book a…
Ayvalık
Tucked away in the middle of Ayvalık's Pazar Yeri, the shaded garden at this family-owned lokanta is a good place for seasonal meze and prepared dishes…
Basque Country
A marvellous pintxo bar and sidrería (cider house) that has one of the most creative menus around and an atmosphere to go with it. The house specials,…
Marbella
Situated on one of the prettiest streets in town, Casanis will transport you to a Tintin fantasy world: its dining-room walls are covered in cartoon-style…
Mallorca
Sitting 3km southwest of Campanet along the PMV2131 is the restaurant of Hotel Ca'n Calco, where dinner is an intimate affair on a poolside terrace…
Cefalù
This casual waterfront spot serves pizzas, salads and inventive 'Sicilian burgers' made with top-of-the-line local ingredients – like the Tivitti Burger,…
Southern Rome
Occupying a rambling 19th-century inn on the Appian Way, this elegant restaurant offers tables beneath age-old beams or in front of the fireplace. In…
Tarifa
A cosy, casual vegetarian restaurant at the top of the old town, with just a handful of tables, Chilimosa is Tarifa at its low-key best. The unpretentious…
Andros
Poolside, at the rear of the Micra Anglia hotel, Dolly's manages to be both stylish and relaxed, delivering a menu rich in Cycladic, mainland Greek and…
North & Interior Ibiza
A rustic Ibizan restaurant famous for its grilled meats, expertly cooked over charcoal. Just choose your meat (perhaps rabbit, chicken or a mixed grill)…
The Dolomites
Sit-down lunches are a great option at the bustling Brunico branch of Merano's famous gourmet shop – especially if you're needing a break from goulash or…
Agios Nikolaos
Salads, toasties, ice creams, sandwiches, juices, cocktails – the menu reads like those of your average day-to-night cafe-bar, but in this upscale charmer…
Castilla-La Mancha
The most inviting setting in town with tables set in a softly lit patio, complete with trickling fountain. The place is famous for its extravagant gin and…
Milan
Five words: fancy fast food with fish. That's the concept brought to you by the team behind Drogheria Milanese. Enter and you'll find a display of shiny…
Palma de Mallorca
The 'Little Dog' takes its canine moniker from the black-and-white photos of customers' pooches that hang on its walls. Run by Swedes, this cute-as-a…
Barcelona
Though NAP (Neapolitan Authentic Pizza) has a couple of branches around town, this location footsteps from Platja de Sant Miquel makes elegant NAP Mar…
Valencia
Earthy, century-old and barely changed, La Pilareta is great for hearty tapas and clóchinas (small, juicy local mussels), available between May and August…
Southeastern Sicily
When the urge to lick proves irresistible, Nivera has your back. This is one of the region's top gelaterie, using seasonal, local and organic produce to…
Aragón
Creative preparation of classic ingredients and welcoming service in a bright, contemporary-style dining room are the secrets of success here. The four…
Corfu
Just below a huge curve in the road as you enter Paleokastritsa, this romantic spot is best experienced at night, when its terrace of ornamental rock…
Cefalù
Fresh seafood rules the chalkboard menu at this upscale eatery along the old town's main waterfront thoroughfare. Depending on the season, you'll find…
Barcelona
Set on the edge of the Jardins de Laribal, La Font del Gat's lovely, spacious terrace is dotted with orange trees and surrounded by greenery. It has a…
Syracuse
'Voglia Matta' means 'Mad Desire', which is exactly what you'll feel at this busy corner gelateria. The ice cream here is superlative, made fresh and with…
İzmir & the North Aegean
One of a number of lokantas (eateries serving ready-made food) that can be found on the town's main drag, this friendly place next to the hamam has indoor…
Trieste
Despite its high glamour clubby interior, Angry Diamond is welcoming, serious about the food it serves and great value. Taking Trieste's meaty obsession…
Arezzo
Located near the railway station, this much-loved trattoria is cosy in winter when its vaulted, red-brick cellar setting comes into its own. Cuisine is…
Toledo
In this haven for jamón and game, vegetarians can go hungry in Toledo. This excellent vegetarian restaurant has a menu that ranges from tofu and seitan…
Rhodes Town
Nireas delivers beautifully prepared seafood, served outdoors beneath a vine-shaded canopy, and presided over by the dynamic Theo, from Symi. It's a…
Menorca
This wonderful old-school pastelería (bakery) stocks all kinds of homemade sweet and savoury goodies. Feather-light ensaïmades pastries filled with cabell…
L'Eixample
At the most authentic gelato outlet in town, all flavours are natural (and most gluten-free) and fruit arrives fresh every day. Along with classic Italian…
Fira
You're up for authentic Italian pizza, with ingredients imported from Rome, perfectly al dente homemade pastas and other Italian favourites at this old…
Istanbul
The usta (grill master) at this simple place presides over a charcoal grill where choice cuts of meats are cooked to perfection. You can claim a stool, or…
Pisa
This small bistro on a pretty square, well away from the Leaning Tower crowd, is the perfect fusion of easy dining and gourmet excellence. Its menu is…
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