Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • El Barrio de San Roque

    Cartagena

    Done Roman and it's time for a decent central meal? Much of the pedestrian area is taken up with fairly mediocre restaurants pulling in cruise-ship…

  • Fırın Express

    Göreme

    Simply the best pide (Turkish-style pizza) in town is found in this local haunt. The cavernous wood oven fires up meat and vegetarian options and anything…

  • Poë

    Granada

    It might not look much from the outside, but 'El Poë' is a whole different world once you walk through the door. Students, granadinos and visitors mingle…

  • Il-Kantra Lido Bar & Restaurant

    Gozo

    Rent sunbeds, eat and drink at the Hotel Ta'Ċenċ's gorgeously set summer-only restaurant. Look forward to incredible views towards the inlet of Mġarr ix…

  • Pescadería Dominga

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    On the waterfront in Los Cristianos' port area, ever-popular Pescaderia Dominga (along with a handful of other kiosks) sells fresh-off-the-boat fish. Buy…

  • No 43

    Valletta

    Salad specials, plump sandwiches and toasted chicken wraps all feature at this compact Australian-owned cafe. Fruit salad with Greek yoghurt and cold…

  • Tram Tram

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Taking its name from the trams that rattle by outside, this old-style trattoria is known as a Slow Food hub. A family-run affair, its kitchen mixes…

  • Trigona Elenidis

    Thessaloniki

    A veritable institution since 1960, Elenidis specialises in Thessaloniki's favourite pastry, the trigona. This sweet, flaky triangular cone, filled with…

  • Star Restaurant & Pension

    Cappadocia

    Right beside the river, this friendly, family-run place has a wonderful shady terrace and is just the spot for lunch and chilling out with a beer after a…

  • Consorzio Agrario di Siena

    Siena

    Operating since 1901, this farmer's co-op is a rich emporium of food and wine, much of it locally produced. Self-caterers can source meat from the on-site…

  • Akropolis

    Karpathos

    This handsome harbourfront cafe-restaurant has a billowing ceiling arrangement and overly perfect white chairs and striped covers. And it draws in the…

  • Kadıneli

    Cappadocia

    Lunch on gözleme (stuffed flatbreads), yaprak sarma (stuffed vine leaves) and other staple Turkish dishes, served up at this good-value restaurant run by…

  • Da Totò

    Central Sicily

    Don't let the stark white lights and bland decor put you off, this popular, affable trattoria serves excellent value-for-money food. Antipasti are of the…

  • La Bottega del Marano

    Stromboli

    The perfect source for volcano-climbing provisions or a self-catering lunch, this reasonably priced neighbourhood grocery – at a bend in the road five…

  • Mojo Burgers

    Rethymno

    With a divey graffitied interior and a large menu, Mojo’s delivers some of the best burgers and hot dogs this side of the Atlantic. Try the Alabama Mama,…

  • Ca n'Alfredo

    Ibiza Town

    Locals have been flocking to family-run Alfredo's on leafy Vara de Rey since 1934. It's a great place for the freshest of seafood and other classic Ibizan…

  • Soleado

    Ibiza Town

    Figueretes' seafront promenade has a stack of mediocre restaurants, but friendly Soleado is a cut above most. The menu is Provençal, with fine seafood,…

  • Beppe e i suoi Formaggi

    Centro Storico

    It's all in the name – Beppe and his cheeses. Serving cheese throughout the day, this small restaurant, attached to a well-stocked deli selling formaggi…

  • El Lola

    Tarifa

    With whitewashed walls and bright geraniums, busy El Lola is known for its delectable, lightly creative tapas and raciones of Atlantic bluefin almadraba…

  • Polyfimos

    Hania Province

    Hidden in a pretty grapevine-shrouded courtyard off the Hania road, this charismatic restaurant specialises in traditional charcoal-grilled local meats,…

  • Badem Cafe Bistro

    Western Anatolia

    A popular hangout with Afyon's younger set, Badem rustles up a mixed menu of international and Turkish favourites, from burgers to gözleme (stuffed…

  • Il Ristoro di Ama

    Chianti

    Sit inside the 18th-century villa or on the terrace of the restaurant on the Castello di Ama wine estate to enjoy rustic dishes featuring vegetables grown…

  • Paninart

    Trani

    This compact and happening spot soundtracked by classic soul music combines good-value gourmet salads and panini sandwiches with a thoughtful selection of…

  • La Marisma

    El Cotillo

    A suitably nautical interior and a menu that includes superbly prepared fried squid, lobster, grilled sole, paella and other tasty seafood. In a town…

  • Sixième Bistrò

    Milan

    If you like your antipasti with a side of design then check out sultry Sixième, part of the Six Gallery complex which includes a vintage furniture gallery…

  • Terramia

    Trento

    A little escape to the Med in the mountains, this Sicilian-run restaurant enjoys a dreamy setting within a walled public garden near the Castello del…

  • Fish Shack

    Ibiza Town

    Perched sea-side on the far east tip of Talamanca bay, this no-nonsense chiringuito (beach bar) is one of the most popular in-the-know seafood spots on…

  • La Locanda

    Cosenza

    Just off Cosenza's pedestrian-friendly shopping street La Locanda is a centrally-located and versatile spot that's a favourite with local families. Pasta,…

  • Restaurante La Islita

    La Gomera

    A smarter Italian restaurant than the Canaries' pizza-pasta norm, elegant and locally popular La Islita surprises with some delicate and unusual sauces…

  • Mesón de la Villa

    Andalucía

    Housed in a crimson-red villa on a quiet palm-filled plaza, this good-looking restaurant is a hit with locals for its rustic regional fare such as rabo de…

  • Çakır Balık Evi

    Black Sea Coast

    The open-fronted fishmonger downstairs is a good indication of the fresh fare you'll eat at this 1st-floor seafood restaurant. Just point to what you want…

  • Balcony Restaurant

    Dodecanese

    The streetside terrace, facing Emborios' church, has a namesake balcony at the rear with an unforgettable panorama of the vast hollow crater. The owners…

  • Asmalı Canım Ciğerim

    Beyoğlu

    The name means 'my soul, my liver', and this small place behind the Ali Hoca Türbesi specialises in grilled liver served with herbs, ezme (spicy tomato…

  • Mar i Merlot

    Alicante Province

    Modern and characterised by good wines and polite service, this is an reliable central restaurant in the heart of a fertile eating zone. The tapas and…

  • Bodega El Lagar

    Las Alpujarras

    Hidden on a winding side street behind Plaza de la Libertad, this tiny bodega is one of Pampaneira's best spots to eat. Decked out with rough white walls,…

  • Phoenix Restaurant

    Valletta

    This grand restaurant will make you feel like you're a special somebody at a special occasion. There's a terrace overlooking the hotel's gardens, and…

  • Mesón Cervantes

    Salamanca

    Although there are outdoor tables on the square, the dark wooden beams and atmospheric buzz of the Spanish crowd on the 1st floor should be experienced at…

  • Zanpanzar

    Girona

    The piled-high bar glistens with tempting pintxos (Basque tapas) at this bubbly Basque tavern in the heart of Girona's old town. Just help yourself and…

  • Otto

    Mediterranean Coast

    Opened in July 2018, Otto's stylish and minimalist dining room, with just 10 tables, is the perfect showcase for modern reinterpretations of traditional…

  • 906 Operaio

    Southwestern Sardinia

    For once the food plays second fiddle. A meal at this casual, laid-back pizzeria is all about its magical setting at Belvedere. Tables are laid out on a…

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